The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutJuly 29, 2002PICKERING AGEN'DA COMMITTEE Of THE WHOLE l)ebbic Kearns Committee Coordinator JULY 29, 2002 PICKER'ING Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda Monday, July 29, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. Chair: Councillor Pickles (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Meeting of June 10, 2002 (11) DELEGATIONS Evelyn Smith, Executive Director, Victorian Order of Nurses, will present a plaque to Councillor Johnson for his support of the Victorian Order of Nurses. Judy Pharand, 362 Sparrow Circle, will address Council with respect to the Noise By-law. (111) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPL. OPA 01-008/D PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPL. OPA 01-005/P ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 25/01 FIRST SlMCHA SHOPPING CENTRES LIMITED (METRO EAST TRADE CENTRE) PAGE 1 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 18/01 FRANK MASTRORILLO 1495 ROSEBANK ROAD EAST SIDE OF ROSEBANK ROAD, SOUTH OF SHEPPARD AVE 46 DEFERALL 36 TO THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION SP 2001-06 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 21/01 ALCORN & ASSOCIATES LTD ON BEHALF OF E.AND E. TAYLOR (WEST SIDE OF WHITES ROAD, NORTH OF FINCH AVENUE) 76 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 9/02 PINE RIDGE MANAGEMENT INC. 1525 PICKERING PARKWAY SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PICKERING PARKWAY AND VALLEY FARM ROAD 124 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 07/02 ONTARIO REALTY CORPORATION (WHITEVALE GOLF CLUB) (EAST SIDE OF GOLF CLUB ROAD, SOUTH OF CONCESSION 5) 144 Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda Monday, July 29, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. Chair: Councillor Pickles REQUEST FOR COUNCIL'S PERMISSION TO DEVIATE FROM MINIMUM DENSITY REQUIREMENTS MERIN INVESTMENTS INC. (EAST SIDE OF GLENDALE DR., NORTH OF KINGSTON ROAD) 163 OAK RIDGES MORAINE CONSERVATION ACT & OAK RIDGES MORAINE CONSERVATION PLAN 169 GROWTH MANAGEMENT STUDY APPOINTMENTS TO WORKING GROUP 178 ENDORSEMENT OF TRCA RESOLUTION RESPECTING THE EARTH CHARTER 186 10. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION CORONER'S JURY RECOMMENDATION ON GILLIAN HADLEY CASE 202 11. ESTABLISHMENT OF LYNN HEIGHTS DRIVE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH 223 12. AMENDMENT TO PARKING BY-LAW FINES FOR CONTRAVENING SECTIONS RESPECTING PARKING FOR THE DISABLED 229 13. APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO ENFORCE THE PARKING BY-LAW 234 14. CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS t5-02 DEVELOPMENT CHARGES RESERVE FUND STATEMENT OF THE TREASURER FOR 2001 242 15. 2001 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 249 Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda Monday, July 29, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. Chair: Councillor Pickles 16. 2001 FINANCIAL INFORMATION RETURN 283 17. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 37-02 DISPOSAL OF LANDS SHIRLEY DIRVE, PLAN 473, PICKERING 310 18. PROCLAMATIONS: FALLS PREVENTION WEEK- OCTOBER 7 - 13, 2002 WASTE REDUCTION WEEK - OCTOBER 21 - 27, 2002 317 (IV) 1. 2. CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION Legalissue Personnelissue 323 329 (V) OTHER BUSINESS {VI) ADJOURNMENT DATE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That City Council recommends to the Region of Durham that Regional Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-008/D, submitted by First Simcha Shopping Centres Limited, on lands being Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, in the City of Picketing, to redesignate the METCANaI-Mart property and surrounding lands including Canadian Tire and the Pickedn9 Home & Leisure Centre fi.om RegionalNode 'a'to/-~ Area on Map A4 - RegionaI,S'bucture, to permit specialty retailing uses, be APPROVED; (a) That Pickering Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-005/P submitted by First Simcha Shopping Centers Limited, on lands being Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, in the City of Pickering, to redesignate the METCNVaI- Mart property and surrounding lands including Canadian Tire and the Pickering Home & Leisure Centre from Regional Node 2 to Specialty Retailing Node on Schedule I - Land Use Structure, and to also transfer existing site-specific policies relating to the METC site from section 3.7 to section 3.6 of the Pickering Official Plan, as set out in Appendix I to Report Number PD 33-02, be APPROVED; (b) That the draft by-law to adopt Amendment 9 to the Pickering Official Plan be forwarded to City Council for approval, as set out in Appendix I to Report Number PD 33-02, and subsequently, that Amendment 9 be FORWARDED FOR APPROVAL by the City Clerk to the Region of Durham; (a) That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 25/01, on lands being lands being Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, in the City of Pickering, to permit the deletion of the trade center as a permitted use, increase the maximum gross floor area for all uses, decrease the minimum floor area for a large format food store, and other minor changes on the METC/VVaI-Mart property be APPROVED AS REVISED' (b) That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 25/01, as set out in draft in Appendix II to Report Number PD 32-02 be FORWARDED TO CITY COUNCIL for enactment; That staff be AUTHORIZED to make any necessary informational revisions to the Village East Neighbourhood policies and the Regional Node 2 Development Guidelines to further implement the Specialty Retailing Node designation in the Pickering Official Plan; and That a copy of Report Number PD 33-02 be forwarded to the Region of Durham and the applicant for their information. 2 REPORT TO COUNCIL FROM: Neil Carroll Director, Planning & Development DATE: July 9, 2002 REPORT NUMBER: PD 33-02 SUBJECT: Regional Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-008/I) Pickering Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-005/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 25/01 First Simcha Shopping Centres Limited (Metro East Trade Centre) Part of Lot 18, Concession 1 City of Picketing RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. That City Council recommends to the Region of Durham that Regional Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-008/D, submitted by First Simcha Shopping Centres Limited, on lands being Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, in the City of Pickering, to redesignate the METC/Wal-Mart proper'tv and surrounding lands including Canadian Tire and the Picketing Home & Ldsm'e Centre from Regional Node 'a ' to Living Area on Map A4 - Regional Structtae, to permit specialty retailing uses, be APPROVED; 2. (a) That Pickering Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-005/P submitted by First Simcha Shopping Centers Limited, on lands being Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, in the City of Picketing, to redesignate the METC/Wal-Mart property and surrounding lands including Canadian Tire and the Picketing Home & Leisure Centre from Regional Node 2 to Specialty Retailing Node on Schedule I - Land Use Structure, and to also transfer existing site-specific policies relating to the METC site from section 3.7 to section 3.6 of the Pickering Official Plan, as set out in Appendix I to Report Number PD 33-02, be APPROVED; (b) That the draft by-law to adopt Amendment 9 to the Pickering Official Plan be forwarded to City Council for approval, as set out in Appendix I to Report Number PD 33-02, and subsequently, that Amendment 9 be FORWARD E D FOR APPROVAL by the City Clerk to the Region of Durham; 3. (a) That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 25/01, on lands being lands being Part of Lot 18. Concession 1, in the City of Pickering, to permit the deletion of the trade center as a permitted use, increase the maximum gross floor area for all uses, decrease the minimum floor area for a large format food store, and other minor changes on the METC/Wal-Mart property be APPROVED AS REVISED; (b) That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 25/01, as set out in draft in Appendix II to Report Number PD 32-02 be FORWARDED TO CITY COUNCIL for enactment; 4. That staff be AUTHORIZED to make any necessary informational revisions to the Village East Neighbourhood policies and the Regional Node 2 Development Guidelines to further implement the Specialty Retailing Node designation in the Pickering Official Plan; and 5. That a copy of Report Number PD 33-02 be forwarded to the Region of Durham and the applicant for their information. Report to Council PD 33-02 Subject: Regional Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-008/D Picketing Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-005/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A25 01 Date: July 9, 2002 Page 2 ORIGIN: · Regional Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-008/D submitted to the Region of Durham and forwarded to Pickering for comments; and · Local Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-005/P and Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 25/01. AUTHORITY: The Plan~tingAct, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.1 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: No direct costs to the City are anticipated as a result of the proposed development. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In 1999, the Ontario Municipal Board approved the Regional Node 2 policies pertaining to the development of large format retailing, including large format stores, ancillau' retailing of goods and services, and limited residential development at higher densities. Specific retail unit size restrictions were also approved on the Metro East Trade Centre (METC) property. First Simcha Shopping Centres Limited, the owners of the METC property, has proposed to demolish the Trade Centre building and construct on this portion of the site a variety of large format and specialty retail uses. Applications to amend both the Durham and Pickering Official Plans were submitted. Specifically, the applicant proposes to replace the Regional Node designation with a new designation, to delete the trade center function, to increase the maximum gross leasable floor area to reflect existing and proposed retail uses, and to decrease the minimum floor area for a large format food store on the METC site. The amendment applications also affect the surrounding lands beyond the METC site including Canadian Tire and the Home & Leisure Centre. Staff has reviewed the applications and supporting documentation, the comments received from the public and commenting agencies, and the Peer Review results of the Retail Market Study, and concluded that the proposal is appropriate, is in the public interest and is consistent with good planning principles. Further, to provide a "seamless" transition for the vendors of the Pickering Markets to relocate to the new Invar site, staff requests that First Simcha to extend the deadline for demolishing the METC building. This will ensure that vendors stay with the current Markets, and do not seek alternative market operators. Accordingly, staff recommends that Council approve Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-005/P and Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 2501. It is also recommended that the draft by-law to adopt Amendment 9 to the Picketing Official Plan and the draft amending zoning by-law as set out in Appendix I and II to Report Number PD 33-02, respectively and be forwarded to Council for approval. Further, staff similarly concludes that the Regional Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-008/D warrants support and recommends that Council endorse the approval of that Application by the Region of Durham. 4 Report to Council PD 33-02 Subject: Regional Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-008/D Pickering Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-005/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A25/01 Date: July 9, 2002 Page 3 BACKGROUND: 1.0 Introduction The METC property including the Wal-Mart store is located at the north-east comer of Brock Road and Pickering Parkway (see location map -- Attachment #1). The applicant, First Simcha Shopping Centres Limited, owners of the METC/Wal-Mart property, is proposing to amend the Regional and Pickering Official Plans and zoning by-law as shown below: Lands Proposed Proposed Proposed Zoning Affected Regional OPA Pickering OPA Change METC/Wal- From Regional From Regional · deleting the trade centre as a Mart Node 'a' to Node 2 to permitted use, Living Area Specialty Retailing · deleting the minimum floor area Node for a trade center; · deleting the total floor area for all uses, excluding a trade center; · increasing the maximum total floor area for all uses from 40,000 sq.m to 49,237 sq.m; · decreasing the minimum floor area for a food store from 6,000 sq.m. to 4,515 sq.m. Other lands From Regional From Regional No change. including Node 'a' to Node 2 to Canadian Living A rea Specialty Retailing Tire / Home Node & Leisure Centre The following documents have been submitted in support of the proposal and are available for viewing at the offices of the City's Planning & Development Department: Study Prepared By Date Planning Report Armstrong Goldberg Hunter October 2001 Metro East Trade Centre iTRANS Consulting Inc. October 2001 Traffic Study Retail Market Opportunity & The Climans Group December 2001 Imivact Study A revised conceptual site plan illustrating the proposed locations of buildings is provided for reference (see Revised Concept Plan - Attachment #2). A site plan application, S06/00 (R02), has been received and is being processed by staff. Report to Council PD 33-02 Date: July 9, 2002 5 Subject: Regional Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-008/D Picketing Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-005/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A25 t)~ Page 4 2.0 Public Information Meeting The Information Meeting was held on February 21, 2002 for the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, information Report No. 04-02, which summarized the applicant's proposal and outlined the issues and comments identified through circulation of the application to that date, was prepared and is provided for reference (see Attachment #3). At the Meeting, the applicant's Planning Consultant, Mr. Michael Goldberg, commented on the information Report and listed the studies undertaken. He further advised of the elimination of the trade center building and the net overall floor area increase of 10,000 square metres for the METC site. As well, a number of vendors from the Picketing Markets and residents expressed their concerns over the proposal to demolish the trade center building. Minutes of the Meeting are included as Attachment #4 to this Report. 3.0 Public and Agency Comments 3.1 Public Comments Since the preparation of the Information Report. three letters have been received from the public regarding the development proposal: Mr. J. Weiz and Mr. Z. Schmerler, owners of Brockington Plaza, indicated their objection to the proposed applications (see Attachment ~5): Mr. Peter Walker, of Walker, Nott, Dragicevic Associates Limited, planning consultants for 20 Vic Management Inc., properly owners for the Picketing Town Centre shopping centre, expressed concerns with the proposed applications and the process of redeveloping the subject lands being made on an ad hoc basis with the cumulative effect of creating a regional-scale commercial centre (sec Attachment ¢6); and Mr. Dan Mayer, of 1774 Listowel Crescent, expressed concerns with the proposal to demolish the trade centre and question the need for more stores in Pickering (see Attachment #7). 3.2 Agency Comments -The following agency comments were received after the preparation of the Information Report, and are appended to this Report as Attachments #8 to #11: Agency Comments Su£ervisor, Development Coutro/ No objection; stormwater management report required. Regiou of Durham No objection: servicing conditions to be satisfied throu~ site plan approval process. The Re,on of Durham has verbally ad~-ised thai the need to widen Brock Road to six lanes between Picketing Parkway and Highway 401 is being examined through an on-going Class Environmental Assessment Study. The results of the Study will determine the timing and extent of future widening works to Brock Road. Report to Council PD 33-02 Date: July 9, 2002 Subject: Regional Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-008/D Pickering Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-005/17 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A25/01 Page 5 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Canada Post No objections; development is permitted in the flood plain provided that flood-proofing measures are incorporated and a permit under Ontario Regulation 158 is obtained. No objections. 4.0 Discussion 4.1 Appropriateness of the Proposal Previous planning approvals have shifted the focus of Regional Node 2 from primarily a Trade Centre function with ancillary special purpose commercial uses to large format and special purpose commercial uses. These new applications are a further refinement to the approvals previously granted. The applicant is not proposing to change the restrictions and limitations in the Official Plan and zoning by-law with the exception of deleting the trade center use, increasing the maximum total gross leasable floor area permitted for all uses, and reducing the minimum size of the large format food store. In this manner, the form of retail development will continue to remain different than, and complementary to the Downtown Core. Further, the City's consultants who peer-reviewed the applicant's Retail Market Study concur that the subject property will foster region-serving development at this location (see section 4.3 below). Accordingly, staff is supportive of the proposal to remove the trade centre building and to develop the site for large format and specialty retailing uses. As well, the existing policies pertaining to ancillary retailing, such as banks and restaurants remain the same. The buildings associated with ancillary retailing are required to locate close to the street edge to help define the public right of way, strengthen the urban edge, and create a comfortable area for pedestrian movement along Brock Road. 4.2 Loss of Trade Centre building and function The trade center has not achieved its intended function of attracting a strong trade show business. It is primarily used on weekends as the location of the Pickering Markets and the occasional specialized short-term sale or trade show. The applicant has concluded that a more efficient use of this portion of the property for other uses is appropriate and is therefore proposing to demolish the trade center building. As a result, staff has received numerous telephone calls from residents and affected vendors asking whether or not the City is considering alternative locations for the Pickering Markets. The City's Economic Development Office, through a screening process, has determined that no existing buildings in Pickering are of sufficient size to accommodate the Markets; however, vacant land capable of supporting a similar size building and associated parking could be considered. Also, the applicant has agreed to cooperate in the process of assisting with the relocation. More specifically, Charter Hall Management, the firm contracted to manage the Markets, has been given permission by the applicant to commence discussions with two groups that are interested in accommodating the Markets. The two sites under consideration include a site in Pickering owned by Invar Building Corporation located at the south-west comer of Bayly Street and Squires Beach Road, and the "Verona" site in Ajax on the north-east comer of Bayly Street and Monarch Avenue. Report to Council PD 33-02 Subject: Regional Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-008/D Pickering Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-005/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A25 Date: July 9, 2002 Page 6 7 4.3 4.4 It is our understanding that lnvar Building Corporation is willing to accommodate the Markets on its site, subject to satisfactou arrangements being concluded. Further, invar has requested the City assist in ensuring that the deadline for demolishing the METe is extended. Staff encourages the transition of the Markets from one site to another to be "seamless". whereby the vendors could move to a new site immediately after leaving the METe site. This will ensure that vendors stay with the current Markets, and do not seek alternative market operators. hq this regard, the City has received Zoning Bv-laxv Amendment Application A 13~02 from Invar Development Corporation to permit the development of industrial and limited commercial uses including an exhibition hall and banquet facilities. A public information meeting has been scheduled for August 22, 2002. Therefore, staff requests that First Simcha extend the deadline for demolishing the METC building in order to accommodate the movement of vendors to the Invar site. Peer Review of Retail Market Study The firm of Malone Given Parsons was retained by the City in consultation with the Region of Durham to carry out a Peer Review of the applicant's Retail Market Study. As well, the Toxvn of Ajax was consulted to discuss the Peer Review process and issues of particular interest to their municipality. The Peer Review consultants recommend that the City accept the conclusions provided in the Study that a commercial development of the proposed size. nature and tenant mix is not expected to cause any significant or sustained sale transfers, or put at risk any existing retail projects within the study area boundaries (see Conclusions from Peer Review Report - Attachment #12). As well, the consultants concluded that the proposed reduction of the minimum required floor area tYr a food store from 6,000 square metres to 4,515 square metres would exceed the size. role and function of a local serving, neighbourhood or community center food store anchor. Sobeys is the proposed tenant for the food store on the METe site. New Specialty Retailing Node Designation The METC/Wal-Mart site including the surrounding lands are designated RegionalNode 2 by the Picketing Official Plan. This strategically located area to the Highway 401/Brock Road interchange is intended to be a trade centre and specialty retailing node serving a broad regional market. Other major retail uses may be permissible in a manner that is complementaO' to the Downtown Core. With the proposal to delete the trade center -- a regionally-unique and specialized use -- the lands no longer warrant the Regiom~l :Vode £ designation in the Official Plan. As a replacement, staff is recommendina a new $i?ecialtv Retailing Node designation to recognize the retailing function of the area for large format and ancillary retailing. As well, to ensure that the area remains complementao' to the Downtown Core and to other retailing areas within the City, the existing polices relating to size and unit restrictions will remain on the METe/Wal-Mart property. The request by the applicant to delete the policy relating to higher density residential development as pan of an overall development scheme is not supported. Their proposed policy deletion affects lands beyond just the METC/Wal-Mart property. The intent of this policy was to provide the opportunit3 for landowners to develop limited residential uses at higher densities in combination with commercial proposals in the Node. Providing this healthy mix of commercial and residential development, especially in locations as appropriate as this, is considered a critical part of creating a vibrant, sustainable City and continues to be long-term goal of both the City and the Region of Durham. 8 Report to Council PD 33-02 Subject: Regional Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-008/D Pickering Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-005/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A25/01 Date: July' 9, 2002 Page 7 4.5 4.6 4.7 5.0 Accordingly, staff recommends that the private-initiated Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 05-001/P be approved as revised as setout in Amendment 9 to the Picketing Official Plan (see Exhibit #1 to Appendix I to this Report). Further. staff recommends that the by-law to adopt Amendment 9 to the Official Plan be forwarded to Council for adoption, and subsequently, that Amendment 9 be forwarded to the Region of Durham for approval (see Appendix I to Report Number PD 32-02). Recommended Zoning by-law Amendment The METC/Wal-Mart lands are zoned "TC/(H-2)SPC"- Trade Centre/Special Purpose Commercial, which permits trade centre, office, large format and special purpose commercial uses. Staff supports the changes requested by the applicant to delete the provisions relating to the trade center use. On this basis, the Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 25/01 is recommended for approval, and a draft implementing zoning by-law is included as Appendix II to this Report. This by-law is being forwarded to Council for approval concurrent with the associated official plan amendment application. The zoning will not come into force until the official plan amendments take effect. Regional Official Plan Amendment The applicant has submitted Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-008/D to the Re,on of Durham proposing to redesignate the METC/Wal-Mart property and surrounding lands from Regional Node 'a' to a Living Area designation in the Regional Official Plan to permit the redevelopment of the site for various retail and service commercial uses. It is recommended that Council support the approval of the Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-008/D. Other Matters With Council's adoption of Amendment 9, minor informational revisions to the ITillage East Neighbourhood policies and the Regional Node 2 Development Guidelines will be required (an Official Plan amendment is not required). The revisions relate primarily to explanatory text and name change. It is recommended that Council authorize staff to make any necessary "housekeeping" changes to both documents. Applicant's Comments Appendices I and II of the Report were forwarded to the applicant for review and comment. As of the signing of the Report, no comments have been received. APPENDICES: I Bv-law to adopt Amendment 9 to the Pickering Official Plan (Amendment included as Exhibit #1 to By-law) II Draft Amendment to Zoning By-law 3036 ATTACHMENTS: Map 1. Location Map 2. Applicant's Revised Concept Plan Report to Council PD 33-02 Subject: Regional Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-00SD Picketing Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-005 P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A25 ;01 Date: July 9, 2002 Page 8 Report and Meeting Minutes 3. Text of Information Report No. 04-02 4. Minutes of Public Information Meeting Public Comments 5. J. Weiz and Z. Schmerler, (letter dated February 7. 2002) 6. Peter Walker (letter dated February 28, 2002) 7. Dan Maver (letter dated March 25, 2002) Agency Comments 8. Comment letter from Supervisor, Development Control (letter dated February 7, 2002) 9. Comment letter from Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (letter dated February. 7, 2002) 10. Comment letter from Canada Post (letter dated April 12. 2002) 1 t. Comment letter from Region of Durham (letter dated Jul3' 12, 2002) Peer Review Comments 12. Conclusions of Malone Given Parsons Ltd. (Peer Rex iexv Report dated June 21, 2002) Prepared By: Approved / Endorsed by: Grant McGregor, MC~, RP~ Principal Plaimer - Policy Catherine L. Rose Manager, Policy ~,/? Neil Carroll, MCIP, RPP ~v/~irector, Planning & Development GM:td Attachments Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy Division Recommended for the consideration of Pickenng City Council / ' Thomas J. Quinn, Chief Administrative Officer APPENDIX I TO REPORT NUMBER PD 33-02 BY-LAW TO ADOPT OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 9 TO THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING BY-LAW NO. Being a By-law to adopt Amendment 9 to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering. (OPA 01-005 P) WHEREAS pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 199/). c.p. 13, subsections 17(22) and 21 (1), the Council of the Corporation of the City of Picketing may by by-law adopt amendments to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering, and submit them to the Region of Durham for approval; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OFPICKERING HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: That Amendment 9 to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", is hereby adopted; That Amendment 9 to the Official Plan ifbr the City of Pickering shall not come into effect until the related Regional Official Plan Amendment (OPA 01-008/D) is approved and has come into effect; That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to fop, yard to the Regional Municipality of Durham the documentation required by Procedure: Area Municipal Official Plans and Amendments: 4. This By-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of the final passing hereof. BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this __dayof 2002. MAYOR WAYNE ARTHURS ~ CLERK BRUCE J. TAYLOR Exhibit "A" to By-law AMENDMENT 9 TO THE CITY OF PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 9 TO THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN PURPOSE: LOCATION: BASIS: The purpose of this Amendment is to redesignate "Regional Node 2" to "Specialty Retailing Node" in the Picketing Official Plan. The Amendment affects an area extending along the east side of Brock Road from Highway 401 in the south to the northern limit of the Metro East Trade Centre property, as sho;vn on Schedule 'A' of this Amendment. Specifically. the Amendment affects four properties: the Picketing Home and Leisure Centre, a Canadian Tire Store, a Wal-Mart Store and the recently reduced in size Metro East Trade Centre building. Previous planning approvals have shifted the focus of Regional Node 2 from primarily a Trade Centre function ;vith ancillary special purpose commercial uses to large format and special purpose commercial uses. As well, to ensure that the area complemented the Downtown Core. specific retail unit sizes restrictions were also approved. The trade center has not achieved its intended function of attracting a strong trade show business..4, more efficient use of this portion of the METC property for other uses is proposed by removing the Trade Centre building, and in its place, construct the whole site with a variety of large format retail uses. The proposal is considered a further refinement to thc approvals previously granted. The Pickering Markets will be relocated to another site within Pickering. Therelbre, retaining the trade center function is not an essential land use at the METC site and there are no other lands of sufficient size within Regional Node 2 to accommodate this use. As well, the Peer Review results of the Retail Market Study indicate that the proposed commercial development is not expected to cause any significant or sustained sale transfers, or put at risk any existing retail projects within the study area boundaries. To ensure that this Node continues to be distinct and complementary to the Downtown Core, the specific retail unit sizes will be retained on the METC property. ACTUAL AMENDMENT: The Pickering Official Plan is hereby amended by: Amending Schedule I - Land U~'e Structure by deleting the "Regional Node 2" designation in its entirety and replacing it with a "Specialty Retailing Node" designation, by adding a "Specialty Retailing Node" and deleting the "Regional Node 2" from the Land Use Structure legend: as illustrated on Schedule 'A' attached to this Amendment: Amending Table 2. by adding the words "Specialty Retailing Node" in the Mixed ['se Areas row under the Land Use Subcategories column, and deleting the words "Regional Node2" in the Regional Nodes row under the Land Use Subcategories column, so that Iable 2 now reads as follows: 14 Appendix I to Report to Council PD 33-02 ,~d~endment 9 to the Pickering Official Plan - Amendment for the Regional Node 2 lands o Amending Table 2, by adding the words "Specialty Retailing Node" in the Mixed Use Areas row under the Land Use Subcategories column, and deleting the words "Regional Node2" in the Regional Nodes row under the Land Use Subcategories column, so that Table 2 now reads as follows: TABLE 2 LAND USE CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING LAND USE CATEGORY SUBCATEGORIES SUBCATEGORIES Open Space The area's ability to withstand human activity Natural Areas System without impairing significant ecological Active Recreational Areas functions or endangering human life/property Marina Areas Mixed Use The location, scale and relative number of Local Nodes Areas people served by the Mixed Use Area Community Nodes Mixed Corridors Specialty Retailing Node Downtown Core Regional The intended focus and mix of uses and Regional Node 1 Nodes activities in the node D^_:^_~ ~.T_.:_ o Employment The intended mix of uses, operational General Employment Areas requirements, and design/performance Prestige Employment standards of the area Mixed Emlalovment Urban The minimum and maximum number of Low Density Areas Residential residential dwellings permissible in the area Medium Density Areas Areas High Density Areas Rural The relative size, mix of uses, and character of Country. Residential Settlements the settlement Rural Clusters Rural Hamlets Freeways The opportunity to accommodate additional Potential Multi-Use Areas and Major uses or activities in the area Controlled Access Areas Utilities Agricultural not applicable no subcategories Areas Seaton not applicable no subcategories Urban Study Area Potential not applicable no subcategories . ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Study Areas The location of the area, either urban or rural Urban Study Areas ................... ........................................................................................................................................................................................... ................................ o Amending Table 4 by adding the words "Specialty Retailing Node" to "Mixed Corridors" under the "Pickering Plan Designation" row so that it now reads as follows: TABLE 4 Regional Plan i Pickering Plan Categorization i Designation Main Central Area i Downtown Core Community Central Areas Community Nodes Local Central Area Local Nodes Section 8.2.2 (intensive mixed Mixed Corridors uses along arterial roads) Specialty Retailing Node Appendix I to Report to Council PD Amendment 9 to the Pickering Orificial lDlan Amendment for the Regional Node 2 lands 15 Amending Table 7 by replacing the words "Regional Node 2" with the words "Specialty Retailing Node" under the Regional Nodes Subcategory: deleting the words "Trade Centre and" from the Regional Node Subcategory column and deleting the words "Trade centers and" from the Permissible Uses column: and moving the entire "Specialty Retailing Node" row from Table 7 to Table 5 between the Mixed Corridors and Do~'ntown Core roars so that Tables 5 and 7 now reads as follo~¥s: TABLE 5 Mixed Use Areas Permissible Uses Subcateg°t3' (Restrictions and limitations on the uses permissible, arising from other ............................................................................................ PQ!!~!.~.~..~.~.~..!~.!an.~ 'aJ!.!..~. d~ t ~i!~! i~. ~P~!P.g..~!~:). ............................. Local Nodes Residennal; Retailing of goods and sen'ices generally serving the needs of the surrounding neighbourhoods; Offices and restaurants; Community, cultural and recreational uses. Community Ail uses permissible in Local Nodes, at a larger scale and intensity, Nodes and serving a broader area. Mixed Corridors Ail uses permissible in Local Nodes and Community Nodes, at a scale and intensity equivalent to Community Nodes; Special purpose commercial uses. Specialty Hotels; Retailing Node Special Purpose Commercial uses such as: large format retailers (including large format food stores and large format discount stores); retail warehouses; membership clubs; theme and/'or specialty retailers~ automotive usesl and, ancillary retailing of other goods and ser~qces including restaurants; Limited offices; Communits.', cultural and recreational uses; Limited residennal development at higher densities as an integral part of an overall development scheme. Downtown Core All uses permissible in Local Nodes and Community Nodes, at the greatest scale and intensm' in the City, serving Citx-x~4de and regional levels; Special purpose commercial uses. 16 Appendix I to Report to Council PD 33-02 Amendment 9 to the Picketing Official Plan - Amendment for the Regional Node 2 lands TABLE 7 Regional Nodes Permissible Uses Subcategory (Restrictions and limitations on the uses permissible, arising from other policies of this Plan, will be detailed in zoning by-laws.) Re~onal Node 1 Community, cultural and recreational uses; Community, Cultural Limited offices, and limited retailing, of goods and services and Recreational Node including, restaurants; Residential usesm. c¢ia! _mr c. ac o .......... ~ ......... Limitcd ~.fficc~; Cc, mmuni~-, cu!mra! ~--~ ...... "~ Amending Table 6 by adding a new "Specialty Retailing Node" row between the "Mixed Corridors" and "Downtown Core" rows so that it now reads as follows: TABLE 6 Mixed Use Maximum and Minimum i Maximum Gross Leasable Maximum Floorspace Areas Net Resident/al Density i Floorspace for the Index (total building Subcategory (in dwellings per hectare) i Retailing of Goods and floorspace divided by Services total lot area) (in square metres) Local Nodes over 30 and up to and up to and including 10,000 up to and including including 80 2.0 FSI Community over 80 and up to and up to and including 20,000 up to and including Nodes including 140 2.5 FSI Mixed over 30 and up to and determined by site-specific up to and including Corridors including 140 zoning 2.5 FSI Specialty over 80 and up to and determined by site-specific up to and including Retailing including 180 zoning 2.5 FSI Node Downtown over 80 and up to and up to and including 300,000 up to and including Core including 180 3.0 FSI Appendix I to Report to Council PD 33-02 Amendment 9 to the Pickering Official Plan - Amendment for the Regional Node 2 lands 17 Amending section 3.7 (b) by deleting the words "or Regional Node 2", replacing the words "Regional Node 2" with the words "the Specialty Retailing Node" in section 3.7(c); replacing the number "7" with the number "5" in sections 3.7(c)(iii) and 3.7 (d): replacing the number "31,000" with the number "49,000' in section 3.7(c)(iii): and moving subsections (c) and (d) from section 3.7 to section 3.6 and realphabetizing them as sections 3.6(g) and (h) so that section 3.6 now read as follo~vs: "Ciw Council, (b) ...; (c) ...; (d) ...; (e) ...; (f) ...; within the Special~- Retailing Node, prior to zoning for significant retail floor space, shall require the submission of a retail impact study justifying, to the City's satisfaction, in consultation with the Region of Durham, that the addition of such floor space will not adversely affect the planned function of the Downtown Core, the Community Nodes, and nearby. Main CentralAmas in other municipalities in the Region; (ii) for lands north of Pickering Parkway, shall establish a minimum gross leasable floor area of 500 square metres for any permitted indMdual retail unit, except that up to an aggregate of 1,400 square metres of gross leasable floor area may be devoted for any permitted individual retail unit of less than $00 square metres of gross leasable floor area, but not less than 300 square metres of gross leasable floor area; (iii) for lands north of Picketing Parkway, shall establish a maximum aggregate gross leasable floor area of 49,000 square metres for all special purpose commercial uses permitted by Table 5~ (iv) shall not permit an enclosed shopping centre or pedestrian mall; shall not permit occupancy of any type of food store with a gross leasable floor area greater than 700 square metres prior to June 11, 2003; and 18 Appendix I to Report to Council PD 33-02 .Amendment 9 to the Pickering Official Plan - Amendment for the Regional Node 2 lands (g) for the purposes of Table 5, shall define "large format discount stores" to include a discount department store as defined by Statistics Canada, such as but not limited to Zellers and Wal-Mart, engaged in general merchandising of a wide range of commodities and services which may include but is not limited to apparel, hardware and household goods, garden supplies, automotive supplies, leisure, pet and drug items and toys, but shall not include a major department store as defined by Statistics Canada, such as but not limited to Eatons, Sears and The Bay." IMPLEMENTATION: The provisions set forth in the City of Pickering Official Plan, as amended, regarding the implementation of the Plan shall apply in regard to this Amendment. INTERPRETATION: The provisions set forth in the City of Pickering Official Plan, as amended, regarding the interpretation of the Plan shall apply in regard to this Amendment. First Simcha Shopping Cmatre~ Lamited SCHEDULE 'A' : ; I / / / / : - NODE" AS SHOWN / / ~/ / '' / / / /~J/ ~ X EXT~CT FROM SCHEDULE I TO THE ~D USE STRU~U~ PICkiNG ~ NATURAL AR~S J GENERAL EMPLOYMENT ~ POTENTIAL MULTI--USE A~EAS MIXED USE AREAS ~ MIXED EMPLOYMENT OTHER DESIONATION$ COMMUNI% NODES URBAN ~ESIDENTIAL AREAS ~ URBAN STUDY AREAS ~i~l ~" ~ RE G IO NAL N~ODESO DE S lADD "SPECIALTY RETAILING NODE" I ---- I I REGIONAC NODE I I UNDER LAND USE STRUCTURE I SHEET 1 OF3 I REGIONAL NODE 2 APPENDIX II TO REPORT NUMBER PD 33-02 AMENDING ZONING BY-LA~V TO IMPLEMENT ZONING BY-LAV~' AMENDMENT APPLICATION A25/01 2O THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING BY-LAW NZJMBER Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, in the City of Pickering. (OPA 01-008/D, OPA 01-005/P, A25/01) WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering deems it desirable to permit the removal of the trade center use, decrease the minimum floor area for a large format food store, and increase the maximum aggregate floor area for all uses on the subject lands; AND WHEREAS an amendment to By-law 5511/99, is therefore deemed necessary; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 SCHEDULE I AMENDMENT Schedule I with notations and references shown thereon is hereby amended by changing the zone symbol from "TC/(H-2)SPC" to "(H-2)MU-SRN". TEXT AMENDMENT Section 2. of By-law 5511/99 is amended by changing the zone symbol from "TC/(H-2)SPC" to "(H-DMU-SRN"; Section 4. of By-law 5511/99 is amended by deleting subsection (22); Section 5. of By-la~v 5511/99 is amended by deleting all reference to the zone symbol "TC/(H-2)SPC" and replacing it with "(H-2)MU-SRN"; Clause 5 (1)(xii) of By-law 5511/99 is amended by deleting trade centre as a permitted use; Subclause (2)(iii)(A) of By-law 5511/99 is amended by replacing the number "40,000 square metres" with "49,237 square metres"; Clause 5 (2)(iii) of By-law 5511/99 is amended by deleting subclauses (B) and (E); Subclause 5 (2)(iii)(G) of By-law 5511/99 is amended by replacing the number "6,000 square metres" with "4,515 square metres"; Clause 5 (2)(iii) of By-law 5511/99 is further amended by realphabetizing paragraphs (A) to (G); Subclause 5 (2)(v) of By-law 5511/99 is amended by deleting paragraph (B); Subclause 5(2)(v)(C) of By-law 5511/99 is amended by deleting the word "other"; Subclause 5(2)(vi)(H) of By-law 5511/99 is amended by deleting the phrase "with the exception of the trade center use"; Subclause 5 (2)(vi) of By-law 5511/99 is amended by deleting paragraphs (A) to (G); Clause 5 (2) (vi) of By-law 511/99 is hereby further amended by realphabetizing paragraphs (A) to (K). o BY-LAW 5511/99 -2- By-law 5511/99, as amended, is hereby further amended only to the extent necessary to ~ive effect to the provisions of this By-law as it applies to the area set out in Schedule 1 and Sections 4. and 5. attached hereto. Definiuons and subiect matters not specifically dealt with in this By-law shall be governed by the relevant provisions of By-law 3036, as amended: EFFECTIVE DATE This by-law shall take effect from the day of passing, subject to the approval and coming into effect of Amendments to the Durham Regional Official Plan and Picketing Official Plan respectively (resulting from the approval of Regional Official Plan Amendment Application 01-008/D and Pickering Official Plan Amendment Application 01-005/P respectively), or subject to the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board, if required. BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this ,2002. day of WAYNE ARTHURS CLERK BRUCE J. TAYLOR 22 ATTAOHME~T # I TO REPORT~ PD :'~:;:: ~ ~C fINCH ~ I AVENUE FINCH iAVENUE ~ L~-- b~ \ ..."S~-*"" / l i~ -- ~ i ,, , ~ ~O ~ PLUMMEt STRE~ ~ ~ o ~ , F 0 ~ STRE~ City of Picketing Pi~n~ing & Development Depa~me~t ~NOS SUBJECt tO OFFICIAL P~N AMENDMENt CPA 01-005/P ~ ~NDS SUBJECT tO ZONING bY-~W AMENDMENT A 25/01 /, DATE JUlY 9, 2002 ' 3 A"TAOH,VENT # - /- TO ,-.~) INFORMATION REPORT NO. 04-02 FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING OF February 21, 2002 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC MEETING REQUIREMENTS OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13 SUBJECT: Regional Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-008/D Pickering Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-005/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 25/01 First Simcha Shopping Centres Limited (Metro East Trade Centre) Part of Lot 18, Concession 1 City of Picketing 1.0 2.0 3.0 PROPERTY LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION the METC property including the Wal-Mart store is approximately 19.6 hectares in area, and is located at the north-east comer of Brock Road and Picketing Parkway (see location map - Attachment #1); the METC building is used as a weekend flea market and occasionally for specialized short-term sales and trade shows; uses surrounding the METC properly are: low-medium density residential development to tine east; the Home & Leisure Centre and the new Canadian Tire store on the south side of Picketing Parkway; medium densitv residential development on the west side of Brock Road; and a service station and Brockington Plaza to the north. APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL First Simcha Shopping Centres Limited, owners of the METC/Wal-Mart property, is proposing to amend the Picketing Official Plan and zoning bylaw by: · redesignating the METC/Wal-Mart property and surrounding lands including Canadian Tire and the Pickering Home & Leisure Centre from Regional Node 2 to Special Purpose Commercial; · deleting the trade centre and high density residential uses that are currently permissible on the METC/Wal-Mart property and surrounding lands, from the new Special Purpose Commercial designation; · adding the new Special Purpose Commercial designation and related policies to the Mixed Use Area section of the Pickering Official Plan; · increasing the maximum aggregate gross leasable floor area from 31,000 square metres to 49,000 square metres for the METC/Wal-Mart property; and · amending the zoning by-law for the METC/WaI-Mart property to implement the proposed changes to the Official Plan; a copy of the conceptual site plan is provided for reference (see Concept Plan - Attachment #2); a copy of the proposed amendment to the Picketing Official Plan is included as Appendix I; BACKGROUND in September, 1997, the Region of Durham approved the Picketing Official Plan, which designated the trade centre and surrounding lands as Regional Node 2; within the Regional Node 2 policies, the Region deferred (Deferral 4) the approval of major retailers, supermarkets, department stores, and residential uses as permissible uses; Information Report No. 04-02 3.0 3.1 itl June, 1998, the Region resolved Deferral 4 by approving the following permissible uses within the Node: · trade centre and hotels; · special purpose commercial uses such as: large format retailers (including large format food stores and large tbrmat discount department stores); retail warehouses; membership clubs: themes and or speciality retailers; automotive uses; and ancillary retailing of other goods and services including restaurants; · limited offices; · community, cultural and recreational uses: and · limited residential development at higher densities as an inte~al part of an overall development scheme; this decision of the Region was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board; in June. 1999, the Ontario Municipal Board further modified and approved Deferral 4 by approving tile permissible uses approved by the Region and by adding floorspace and units size restrictions, as well as a definition of"large format discoum department store". OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING Durham Regional Official Plan the Durham Regional Official Plan desigmates thc NIETC property and surrounding lands as Regio,al :Yode 'a '; Regional nodes arc to be developed in a manner that will attract compatible uses, provide necessary transportation facilities, and incorporate high quality designs and visual standards: 3,'odc 'a' is to be developed for specialized uses such as trade centres and ancillary facilities such as a hotel and complementary uses, including select special purpose commercial uses, industrial uses, offices, research and data processing centres, and limited residential development at higher densities; Brock Road is designated as a Type A Arterial Road and as a Transit Spine in the Regional Official Plan; an application to amend the Regional Official Plan to redesignate the METC property and surrounding lands, from Regional Node 'a' to a Living Area designation, to permit the redevelopment of the property for large format and special purpose commercial uses has been submitted; 3.2 Pickering Official Plan Schedule I of the Picketing Official Plan - Laud ¢~'e Structure designates the METC property and surrounding lands as Regional Node 2; it is intended as a trade centre and specialty retailing node serving a broad regional market; major retail uses may also be permitted in a manner that is complementary to the Downtown Core; residential uses may also be permitted: Policy 3.7 (c) of the Official Plan specifies that prior to zoning for significant retail floor space, a retail impact study is required justi~'ing to the City's satisfaction, in consultation with the Region of Durham. that the addition of such floor space will not adversely affect the planned function of the Downtown Core. the Community Nodes, or other Main Central Areas in other municipalities of tile Region; Brock Road is designated as a T37~c .~/ Arterial Road and D~a~tsit Spine in the Picketing Official Plan; such a designation indicates that the road is designed to accommodate large volumes of traffic at moderate to high speeds over relatively long distances, and that a higher level of transit service is expected to be offered along Brock Road; a portion of the property is also within the Flood Plan Special Policy Area of Schedule III - Resource Management of the Official Plan, this designation permits development provided appropriate flood protection measures are instituted; 26 Information Report No. 04-02 .... C,2To Rr.F.L,C, ~ . .-.'¢.,_ Page 3 3.3 3.4 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.3.1 - the subject property is situated within the Village East Neighbourhood which includes Council-adopted development guidelines for Regional Node 2; such guidelines are intended to guide the development or redevelopment of lands within the Node; - Policy 11.2 of the Official Plan indicates that Council shall ensure that any development proposal complies with the adopted guidelines; the applicant has submitted an application to amend the Pickenng Official Plan to delete the trade center use and redevelop the METC property with large format and special purpose commercial uses, containing a maximum aggregate gross leasable floor area of 49,000 square metres (see Appendix I); Compendium Document as noted above, the subject lands fall within a Detailed Review Area for which Council has adopted the Regional Node 2 - Development Guidelines; the Guidelines provide direction on community design objectives relating to building location and orientation, fenestration, massing, aesthetics, and exterior amenities; there are detailed design elements for all of the lands north of Pickering Parkway such as view corridors, primary driving aisles, access points, build-to zones, boundary area, special design requirements, and other detailed design interests: the applicant has indicated that the proposed redevelopment of the METC lands will be consistent with the Guidelines; Zoning By-law Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 5522/99, zones the subject lands "TC/(H-2)SPC" - Trade Centre/ Special Purpose Commercial. vchich permits trade centre, office, large format and special purpose commercial uses; an amendment to the zoning by-law is required to implement the applicant's proposal to delete the trade centre as a permitted use. increase the maximum aggregate floor area for all uses from 40.000 square metres to 49,237 square metres; and reduce the minimum floor area for a food store from 6,000 square metres to 4,515 square metres; other minor changes including parking standards and relief from building locations are requested. RESULTS OF CIRCULATION Resident Comments no written resident comments have been received to date; however, several telephone calls have been received expressing concerns with current operational/maintenance matters with the METC property. Agency Comments Durham District School Board - has no objections to the proposal (see Attachment #3); Veridian Connections - advises that the applicant must obtain specific approval of the new electrical service arrangement that will be required {see Attachment #4); Staff Comments Proposed Regional Plan Amendment staff must review the purpose and intent of Regional Nodes in the Regional Official Plan and make a recommendation to the Region as to whether the proposed Living Area designation for Regional Node 'a' is appropriate to implement the applicant's proposal; preliminary review finds that although large format and special purpose commercial uses are generally intended to serve specialized needs, the market area is not always regional in nature; infomaation Report No. 04-02 4.3.2 in contrast, a Regional Living Area designation can permit, through a Special Purpose Commercial designation in the local Official Plan, other specialized retailing opportunities serving occasional needs and requiring larger parcels of land; depending on the final outcome of the regional and local plan changes; Pickering may be recommending site specific provisions in the Regional Official Plan to address development of the fenner Regional Node 2 lands in their entiretv or specifically for the METC lands; Proposed Pickerino. Plan Amendment staff is reviewing the required planning analysis submitted by the applicant that provides the rationale for the proposed amendment: as well, several sub-issues have been identified for review as tbllows; (a) proposed deletion of the trade centre use previous planning approvals had shifted tbcus of Regional Node 2 from primarily Trade Centre function with ancillary special purpose commercial uses to primarily large format and special purpose commercial uses; the METC, even when operating at it original full size. Failed to capture a strong trade show business: the current by-law requires retention of the METC floor area, but the trade centre is primarily used on weekends for a 1'iea market and the occasional specialized short term sale or trade show; elimination of the METC building will displace tine flea market business; tile applicant's submitted planning analysis indicates that the METC is not performing as intended, and concludes it is therefbre appropriate to consider a more efficient use of this portion of the property for other uses; First Simcha is proposing to replace the METC floor area with new large format retail uses; although the METC may close in its present location, staff needs to assess whether other opportunities can be provided elsewhere in the Node 2 lands that could provide a similar function, prior to determing the appropriateness of deleting the trade centre use; (b) proposed increase in floor area for large format and special purpose commercial uses during the 1999 approvals for the METC lands, certain mininaum unit and floor area requirements were established; the current proposal represents an increase of 18,792 square metres over the amount of large format and special purpose commercial floor area permitted under current the official plan and zoning floor area restrictions; the applicant's submitted market study concludes that there is market support for the proposed additional floor area and that it should be absorbed in the market in a reasonable period of time without an undue risk of market impact on existing and planned retail centres: the City, in consultation with the Region, is retaining a consultant to peer review the market study; with the exception of the minimum size For the food store use, the proposal is not changing any of the other per unit minimum floor space sizes; (c) proposed reduction in required minimum floor area of the large format food store previous planning approvals for the METC property concluded that the minimum floor area for a large forma~ tbod store should be 6,000 square metres; the minimum floor area requirement fbr the tbod store was based on the market study submitted with the 1998 applications, the peer review of that market study, and analvsis unde~aken of the work by the Region of Durham relating to Amendment 28 to the Regional Official Plan that dealt with retail warehousing; Information Report No. 04-02 the applicant's market study submitted in conjunction with this current application concludes that despite the reduced minimum floor area for the proposed food store, the food store will surpass the draw of smaller and more common 'neighbourhood servicing' supermarkets that are found throughout Pickering; as indicated above, a peer review of the market study is being undertaken with an emphasis on the review of food/grocery store component; results from the peer review are anticipated in April; further review by staff is required to determine whether a reduction of the minimum floor area for a food store floor area maintains the purpose and intent of large format and special purpose commercial area, or whether it is appropriate to allow an exception for the reduced floor area food store; (d) proposed elimination of the opportunity for high density residential use through the 1997 approval for the Pickering Official Plan and subsequent development application, Gentra Canada Investment inc., received approval for high density development as part of a co-ordinated development concept; subsequently, in 1998, Gentra Canada sold the METC property to First Simcha Shopping Centre Inc.; through careful design, high densitv residential can be coordinated with large format and special purpose commercial uses; however preliminary review of the submitted concept plan show no protection of land for such purposes; nevertheless, other landowners may choose to take advantage of this permission; further, the special purpose designation under the Regional Official Plan des not typically permit residential uses despite its "parent" Living Area designation; the appropriateness of deleting the permission for residential use from the Official Plan requires further review; (e) proposed content and form of draft amendment consideration must be given to the unique mix of uses requested, and how they can be permitted if recommended for approval under the framework of both the Regional and local official plans; preliminary review indicates an inconsistency between the applicant's proposals to amend the Regional Official Plan to Living Area while amending the Pickering Official Plan to special purpose commercial under the Mixed Used Areas section of the Pickering Official Plan; the Mixed Use Areas designation in the Pickering Official Plan corresponds to the Central Area framework of the Regional Official Plan; accordingly, staff must determine whether it is appropriate to include the Special Purpose Commercial designation in the Mixett Use Area section of the Pickering Official Plan as suggested by the applicant, or create a new section in the Official Plan to address special purpose commercial, or possibly to incorporate it under the residential section of the Plan; depending on the approach, technical revisions will be required to the form of the amendment to implement the new designation: 4.3.3 Regional Node 2 Development Guidelines the METC property and surrounding lands are currently governed by the Regional Node 2 Development Guidelines; site plan approval ~vas granted for earlier construction of the Wal-Mart store and partial demolition of trade centre building on the basis of a "comprehensive design/concept plan"; this design/concept plan complied with the Development Guidelines; the applicant has submitted a preliminary site plan for the entire property, as proposed to be redeveloped by the current application (see Attachment #2); Information Report No. 04-02 4.3.4 4.~.6 4.3.7 5.0 5.1 preliminary review suggests several kev structural elements of the design/concept plan (including traffic aisles, pedestrian connections, and landscaped areas) are no longer being complied ~vith; therefore additional review of these discrepancies is required to ascertain whether additonal zoning or new guidelines are required to address concerns, or whether these matters can be dealt with at the site plan approval stage; further, if the broader area is redesignated as requested from Regional Node 2 to a new designation, staffwitl have to process technical amendments to change the name of the Guidelines and references thereto: Zoning based on the final recommended land use provisions, further review of the requested zoning changes will be undertaken; staff will also need to determine whether any conditions of approvals are required prior to forwarding the implementing zoning bylaw: in addition, the need for any additional zoning provisions to be added to control development of these lands will be assessed; Regional Official Plan Review (Commercial Policy Reviexv) the Region of Durham is currently undertaking a review of the commercial policies of its official Plan; Regional staff is in thc process ofretainin~ a retail consultant to assist in this review; the City will consider any available results from the commercial review in completing our review of this proposal; Transportation ..Traffic Impacts the applicant has submitted a traffic study describing the changes in traffic anticipated by the proposed redevelopment, impacts on level of service of existing intersections, and recommended improvements are proposed; the study concludes that the proposed development can be supported by the current transportation network, with the recommended modifications to the road network; City and Regional staff are reviewing the traffic study; as part of the site plan review process, the City will be requesting an "on-site system control analysis": current areas of concern include the internal intersection to \Val-Mart just north of the Pickenng Parkway signal opposite Canadian Tire. and deletion of any main aisles or pedestrian connections in previously approved site plans: Technical Matters - a stormwater management report addressing on site management controls during and post construction will be required at the site plan stage; - the stonnwater report will also have to address the need for any special grading to address flood plain issues: - revised site plan approval will be required: PROCEDURAL INFORMATION Official Plan Amendment Approval Authority the Region of Durham may exempt certain local official plan amendments from Regional approval if such applications are deternnined to be locally significant, and do not exhibit matters of Regional and / or Provincial interest; since this proposal also requires a Regional Official Plan Amendment, the local official plan amendment is NOT exempt from Regional approval; Information Report No. 04-02 Page 7 5.2 General 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 written comments regarding this proposal should be directed to the Planning & Development Department; oral comments may be made at the Public Information Meeting; all comments received will be noted and used as input in a Planning Report prepared by the Planning & Development Department for a subsequent meeting of Council or a Committee of Council; if you wish to reserve the option to appeal Council's decision, you must provide comments to the City before Council adopts any official plan amendment or zoning by-law for this proposal; if you wish to be notified of the decision of the Region of Durham with respect to the proposed amendment to the official plan, you must make a written request to the Commissioner of Planning, Region of Durham Planning Department if you wish to be notified of the adoption of an official plan amendment or thc passing of a zoning by-law, you must make a written request to the City Clerk. OTHER INFORMATION Appendix I - copy of the proposed Pickering Official Plan Amendment: Appendix II - those whose comment on the proposal were received at time of writing are listed; Information Received - the City of Picketing has received the following technical information/reports on the proposed applications: a "Planning Report" dated October 2001, prepared by Armstrong Goldberg Hunter; a "Metro East Trade Centre Traffic Study" dated October 2001, prepared by iTRANS Consulting Inc. a "Retail Market Opportunity & Impact Study" dated December 2001, prepared by the Climans Group Inc.; and full-scale copies of the applicant's submitted site plan; all of the above information is available for viewing at the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department; the applicant has withdrawn their original request to delete policy 3.7(v) of the Official Plan restricting the occupancy of the food store on the property prior to June 11, 2003. ORIGINAL SIGNED BY ORIGINAL SIGNED BY Grant McGregor, MCIP, RPP Ptincipal Planner - Policy GM/CLR/sm Attachments Copy: Director, Planning & Development Catherine Rose Manager, Policy Statutory Public Information Meeting 51inutes ATTACHMB'!T #~.~ ~ TO REPOP, T ~ P£, "/ Thursday, February 21, 2002 7:(}0 P.31. Chair: Councillor Holland (ill) REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION OPA 01-008/D PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION OPA 01-005/P ZONING BY-LAV~' AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 25/01 FIRST SIMCHA SHOPPING CENTRES I.IMITED (METRO EAST TRADE CENTRE) PARI OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 1 10. 11. 12. 13. Gram McGregor, Principal Planner, Poiicv. provided an explanation of tile application, as outlined in [ntbrmation Report =04-02. Michael Goldberg, Planning Consultant. representing the applicant, advised that a market impact study has been provided as well as a planning analysis and transportation analysis. He further advised that in 1999 uses were proposed and approved and these are the same uses that are being proposed with this application. Elimination of the trade center and better efficiency of the area is what is proposed with a net overall increase of 100,000 sq. ft. Unit size restrictions were placed on this property in the 1999 By-law and no changes will be made. Refinement of the previous approvals is what is anticipated. Nina Kontrara, stated her concern for the heritage of Picketing, advising that small businesses should not be displaced for large box businesses. Mark Resnick, representing the Picketing Town Centre, advised of his representation of the Picketing Town Centre. Leslie Blackmore, 640 Simcoe St., Oshawa, advised that she is a vendor at the Flea Market which is held in the Metro East Trade Centre and has patrons from all over not just Picketing. She questioned it' visitors to the Ilea market have been asked how they feel about this application. She also inquired whether or not vendors will have first rights to leasing i£the new facilities. Chad Baptiste, advised of his presence and representation of Canadian Tire. A vendor at the Flea Market stated that tile market is profitable enough and there is no need to demolish it. He suggested that new proposal include maintaining the Metro East Trade Centre. Paul Feldman, 965 Mountcastle Cres., vendor, advised that the market runs at high capacity. More specialty stores arc not needed when they are available within a short distance. Grant Morris, 289 Statview Crt, suggested that Council take a position to ensure a location for vendors. Ron Halliday, 427 Taunton Road, advised of his presence and representation of Cougs Development. A resident of Scarborough stated that the flea market has a personnel touch and vendors provide personnel service. Jack Weisz, co-oxvner of Brock Plaza. stated his objection to thc application. He advised that tenants are struggling to make ends meet and this application will destroy them as well as the City core. John Liska, 700 Amaretto Ave.. stated his opposmon to the proposal, advising that people from far and wide know of the market. 32. PICKERING Statutory Public Information Meeting Minut, ~7;TACHNIEN7 ~; ~ 7C Thursday, February 21,200' 7:00 P.M Chair: Councillor Hollam 13. 14. 15. 16. John Liska, 700 Amaretto Ave., stated his opposition to the proposal, advising that people from far and wide know of the market. Andy Payne. vendor, advised that it is the Council's responsibility to know the thousands of people who will be affected by this application. Sylvain Trepanier, 1218 Monica Cook Place, stated that staff have not considered revenue generated by this market. He questioned if direct impact has been investigated bv the City. He stated that if this application is to go forxvard, hc hoped that the applicant would work with the vendors to ensure they have a location or give them first lease opportunity. Michael Goldberg, Planning Consultant, representing the applicant, stated that they have the utmost sensitivity and regard for those affected by this application. He stated that the METC is privately owned and the tenants are on a month to month basis. He further stated that they would take the previous comments into consideration. BROCKINGTON PLAZA INC. 17 Portsmith Road. Willowdale, Ont., M21~ 2W7 phone (416) 445-8913 tax (416) 445-0940 CLERK'S DIVISION 33 Februarx 7, 2002 (;it), Clerk City of t'ickering ()ne the Esplanade Picketing. ()N L1V First Simcha Shopping Centers limited :\pplicati~m Regicmal Official Plan Amendment/~pplicati,:m Picketing Official Plan amendment ;Xppli~ation {)P,k !)l-(~l)5/P Z~ming By-law Amendment Application :X 25 {~1 We are th~ o~vners of the strip plaza at 1725 Kingston Road. Picketing, Ont. adjacent to the subje{'t property of the applicant. We are hereby expressing our objection to tho ubc)x e noted amendments and we wish to be on the record for us to be notified of anx meetings or decisions concerning this applicatir)n. send an5' notifications to the attention of: J. Wcisz Brockinglon t'laza Inc. 3025 i)ufTerin Street Suite 12(} ~l'oronto, ()nt. 513K 1 N4 Z. Schmcrlcr Brockington Plaza Inc. 17 Portsmith Road Willowd~e, Ont. M2L 2W7 Yours truly BROCKINGT()N Pi~&ZA INC. February 28, 2002 By Fax and Mail City of Pickering Planning Department 1 The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 ~ CITY OF r, , PI,.,KERING PICKERING, ONTARIO ,: --'~ 3HMENT# L;, TO Attention: Mr. Grant McGregor, MCIP, RPP Dear Mr. McGregor: Re: Official Plan Amendment Application by First Simcha Shopping Centres Limited Metro East Trade Centre site, City of Picketing Official Plan Amendment Application File No.: OPA 01-005 / P Zoning By-law Amendment Application File No.: A 25 / 01. Our File: 98.519 We are the planning consultants for 20 Vic Management Inc., property managers for lands in the Town of Pickering known as Pickering Town Centre Shopping Centre, We are submitting this letter on behalf of our client to express concern with the applications by First Simcha Shopping Centres Limited to re-designate the Metro East Trade Centre site from "Regional Node 2" to "Special Purpose Commercial", together with proposed amendments to related policies within the Pickering Official Plan. We are similarly concerned with the related Zoning By-law Amendment application. The applications currently before the Region and the City, if approved, would in practice allow an additional 200,000 sq. ft. of retail commercial space, with minimal restrictions as to permitted uses. Our client's are concerned with the process of redevelopment of the subject site, which, it would appear, is being made on an ad hoc basis but with the cumulative effect of creating a regional-scale commercial centre. Our client's are further concerned by the planning process in that the planning controls on the site were the subject of a fairly recent Ontario Municipal Board hearing, with the Board's order only having been issued in June of 1999, following a settlement to which our client was a party. Our client had hoped that the Board approved settlement agreement would be respected. Our client's property, the Pickering Town Centre, presently serves a planned regional commercial function within a Main Central Area designation under the Regional Official Plan, and this function may be adversely impacted by the proposed scale of redevelopment of the METC site. Section 9.2.3 of the Regional Official Plan states "Any Development of additional floor space for the retailing of goods and services in Central Areas shall not be permitted if the viabifity of any existing Central Area is likely to experience an undue economic decline." The Walker, Nott, Dragic, Associates Limited Urban Desi~.!n Environmental 172 St. George Street Toronto, Ontario M5R 2M7 TEL 416/968-3511 FAX 416 / 960-0172 e-maih admin(t~wndpta~ web: www.wndplan.corr Peter R, Walker, F01P RPP Wendy Nott, MGIP RPP Robert A. Draglcevlc, MCIP RPP Pfmoipals Martha Coffey Controlier Mr. Grant McGregor City of Pickering, Planning Department February 28, 2002 Page 2 METC site is not currently within a Central Area designation, yet its proposed scale lends itself to such a category of designation, with the accompanying necessary rationale as to why it should be permitted. The applicant is proposing a "Living Area" designation in the Regional Official Plan. This designation would permit "special purpose commercial" uses (with the exception of super markets which the applicant has indicated is part of the proposal), provided the local Official Plan includes appropriate provisions and designations. We question the appropriateness of this proposed designation, and suggest that a Central Area designation is more appropriate given the proposed scale of the redevelopment. Similarly, the Pickering Official Plan states that "within Regional Node 2. prior to zoning for significant retail floor space, shall require the submission of a retail impact study justifying, to the City's satisfaction in consultation with the Region of Durham, that the addition of such floor space will not adversely affect the planned function of the Downtown Core, the Community Nodes. and the nearby Main Central Areas in other municipalities in the Region." The Picketing Town Centre is within the Mixed Use Area - Downtown Core designation, and the attempt by the proponent to redesignate their lands as Special Purpose Commercial does not relieve them of their existing obligation to justify that their proposal wilt not adversely affect the planned function of the Picketing Town Centre. We understand that the Region and City have initiated a peer review of the market impact study which was submitted by the applicant in support of the applications. We look forward to the results of that peer review. Are clients are continuing their review of this matter and reserve the right to make further submissions as considered necessary. Please contact me should you have any questions or require any additional information. Yours very truly, WALKER, NOTT, DRAGICEVIC ASSOCIATES LIMITED Planning · Urb~an~[)esign · Environmental Assessment Peter Walker, FCIP, RPP President and Senior Principal cc: Mr. Robert Yamamoto, 20 Vic Management Inc. 36 ATTACHZENT #~TO REPORT~- FD '',, , ,~ ~ TO 37 PLANNING & DEVEI_OP_XI ENT DEPARTMENT MEMOtL~XND L'NI March 8, 2002 To' Froln: Subject: Grant McGregor Principal Planner- Policy Robert Starr Supervisor, Development Control Regional Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-008/D Picketing Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-005/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 25/01 First Simcha Shopping Centres Limited (Metro East Trade Centre) Part of Lot 18, Concession 1 City of Picketing We have reviewed the above-noted application and provide the ibllowing comments: 1) The internal traffic flov, s at the main signalized entrance Oil Picketing Parkway should be reviev,'ed, and restricted access to the main entrance from the Wal-Mart parking area be implemented. 2) The proposed units north of tile existing \Val-Mart store appear to be located whe['e the present storm\rater management. I quantity control area) is situated. A stonnwater management report ,.,,.'ill need to be provided and an acceptable storage system proposed before acceptance of the application can be considered. Relocation of the existing stom~ sewer w/il also need to be addressed and quality controls reviewed. 3) The houses on Banbury Court wilt be affected by the proposed buildings, traffic aisle and parking. The proposed grade of the site needs to be established and then items such as noise, lighting, proposed screening and safety, etc. need to be addressed. Robert Start RS/sm Copy: Development Approvals Co-ordinator 3S ATTACHMENT ~_ (~" TO REPORT # PD__ '~,,-C~ ¢Cpnservatfon RONTO AND REGION M,a~'ch 5, 2002 Mr. Grant McGregor Planning Department City of Pickering Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 Dear Mr. McGregor: CITY OF PICKERING PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CFN Re: Regional Official Plan Amendment Application CPA 01 Pickering Official Plan Amendment Application CPA 01-005/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 25/01 First Simcha Shopping Centres Limited (Metro East Trade Centre) Part of Lot 18, Concession 1 City of Pickering Authority staff have had an opportunity to review the above noted applications and now offer the following comments. The subject property is located partially within a Fill Regulation area and partially within the Regional Storm Flood Plain of Duffins Creek. Enclosed please find a part print of the Authority's Flood Plain and Fill Regulation Line map, Sheet Nos. 5 and 6 of Duffins Creek on which we have plotted in red the subject property, in blue the Regional Flood Plain, and in green the Authority's Fill Regulation Line. In accordance with Ontario Regulation 158 (the Authority's Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Regulation), a permit is required from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) prior to any of the following works taking place: (A) construct any building or structure or permit any building or structure to be constructed in or on a pond or swamp or in any area susceptible to flooding during a Regional Storm; (B) place or dump fill or permit fill to be placed or dumped in the areas described in the schedules whether such fill is already located in or upon such area, or brought to or on such area from some other place or places. Please be advised that the northeast portion of the subject property that is located within the Regional Storm Flood Plain, has been recognized as a Special Policy Area (SPA). The SPA concept recognizes that, for a community which has historically existed in the flood plain, strict adherence to province-wide policies prohibiting development in the flood plain would result in social and economic hardships. Therefore, in accordance with the Authority's Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program and the SPA criteria, development is permitted in the F:\PRS\NORA259\P U BLIC\M ETC.WPD 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, OntarioM3N 1S4 ~416) 661-6600 FAX 661-6898 www. trca.<)n.ca 39 - 2 - March 5, 2002 flood plain provided that flood proofing measures are incorporated and a permit under Ontario Regulation 158 is obtained. Based upon the above, we would have no objections to the approval of these applications as submitted. We trust this is satisfactory. However. should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Yours truly, Nora Jamieson Acting Plans Analyst Development Services Section Ext. 5259 Encl. NJ/ CC: Region of Durham, Planning Dept. (w/encl.) Armstrong Goldberg Hunter, 9251 Yonge St., Richmond Hill (w,.encl.) F:\PRS\NORA259\PUBLIC, M ETC .WPD 40 DELIVERY PLANNING 1860 MIDLAND AVE 2ND FL. SCARBOROUGH ON M1P 5Al 416-285-5385(T) 416-285-7624(F) April 12, 2002 Grant McGregor Planning and Development Department City of Pickering 1 The Esplanade Pickering On LI V 6K7 RECEIVED APR I 5 2002 CITY OF PICKERING PLANNING AND I~_V"~I.~) I~ME N T DEPARTMENT Dear Mr. McGregor, RE: Regional Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-008/D Picketing Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-005/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 25/01 First Simcha Shopping Centres Limited (Metro East Trade Centre) Part of Lot 18, Concession 1 City of Picketing APR I 5 2002 CITY OF PICKERINI PICKERING, ONTARIO One of the mail delivery service options available for retail centres is centralized mailboxes supplied, installed and maintained by the developer/owner. Please ask developer/owner to call me to discuss mail delivery options. Sincerely, Debbie Greenwood Deliver Planner 416-285-5385 41 I N T E R OFF I C E MEMO To: From: Dale: Re: Tom Cadman - Current Operations Branch Greg Gummer - Development Approvals July 12, 2002 Ne,,',' Application to Amend thc Durham Regional Official Plan Applicant: First $imcha Shopping Centres Linfited Lot: 1 $ Concession: 1 City of Pickenng Our File: OPA 2001-08 Upon further review the Regional Works Department wish to offer the following revised comments for the above noted OPA application. Municipal 'Water Supph' and Sanitary Sewer Service Municipal water supply is presently available to the site through the existing Zone 1 - 300 mm watennain on Picketing Parkway. SanitaW sexx er sea, ice is available from the existing 200 mm sanitary sewer on Bainbridge Drive, the existing 250 nun sanita~ sewer at the southeast comer of Kingston Road and Brock Road and the existing 250 mm sanitary sewer on Picketing Parkway. Due to down stream sanitaU, sewer constraints in the existing sanitary sewer system east of' Brock Road tile maximmn allowable floor space permitted to discharge to the 25tt mm sanitarx sewer on Picketing Parkway will be 40,000 sq. metres. Transportation Brock Road / Kingston Road Intersection The iTrans Traffic Study for the subj oct development recommends that an additional north bound left turn lane will be required for the south approach to the intersection of Brock Road and Kingston Road and. that corresponding changes to the traffic signal cycle length would be required. This recommendation would require si~fificant geometric design changes to the existing intersection including the acquisition of additional property. The geometric requirements may also impact adjacent intersections and land use. Dual left turn lanes would also require a substantial increase to the traffic signal timing cycle length to provide protected sigi~al phasing and timing plans, which can not be accommodated in the existing network. In addition, the impact to the existing network traffic operations including the ability to accommodate pedestrian movements at the intersection would be compromised. C:tDOCUME~ 1,GMCGRE-I'&OCALS- f~TEMP*,2001-08AREVISEDJULt 12 DOC gTTA.,3H,~E~dT # I i ~T0 An acceptable alternative to providing dual left turn lane would be to implement ~ higher order of adaptive signal control and integration with planned intelligent transportation applications on Brock Road, to better manage anticipated site generated traffic flow. Therefore, the Region will require a contribution of $185,000 as the applicants share towards the total cost to install the adaptive signal control system. Brock Road The anticipated additional entry, volumes for the intersection ofPickering Park~vay and Brock Road may require intersection improvements to improve the southbound left turn vehicle flow. The Region will be monitoring the intersection and provide requirements for possible road improvements at the site plan stage. Conclusion At the site plan stage the applicant will be required to enter into a site servicing agreement with the Region of Durham to cover the contribution for the signal control system, for the construction of any required road improvements, site servicing and covering all provisions financial and other wise as indicated above. Therefore, the Regional Works Department has no objections to the further processing of the submitted Regional OPA subject to the above conditions. We trust the above is sufficient for your purpose. Greg Gummer CC. Steve Mayhew IOCUME~ I~GMCGRE- l/LOCALS- I\TEMP~.O0 I*08AREVISEDJULY 12 DOC City of Picketing Peer Review Climarks Group First Simcha Market Study 5.0 Conclusions 1.0 2.0 3.0 First Simcha a member of the First Pro Shopping Centres ~oup owns a 19.6 hectare(48.37 acre) property at Brock Street and Kingston Road, a short distance north of Highway 401, in the City of Picketing. The subject lands have been the subject of extensive market impact study and approvals consideration in past years mid are cm-rently designated and zoned to permit 40,000 square metres (430,571 square feet) of commercial development. The commercial centre development proposed by First Simcha differs somewhat from the development allowed by the current designation and zoning and the land owner has made application to the City of Pickermg for the Official Plan Amendments and zoning changes required to proceed with their proposed development. First Simcha has submitted consultants' repons mid materials in support of their application, including a market opportunity & Lmpact study conducted for them by Climans Group Ltd in December, 2001. The City's staff engaged Jew1 Jaque, a Senior Associate at Malone Given Parsons Ltd, a consulting Ibm specializing in market, development impact and land use planning matters, to carry out a Peer Review of the Climans Group market impact stud)'. The Clhnans Group are a consulting finn known to have experience in market research and m~ysis and to have conducted market studies in Durhmn Region on past occasions. The Peer Review found that the mefl~od employed by the Climans Group in conducting their study is based on an appropriate approach and procedures of the type generally employed by Ontario market analysts. We can confum that their mmlvsis approach is suitable for assessing potential impacts on the planned funcUon of'the Downtown Core, CommtmityNodes, and Main Central areas in abutting municipalities. MALONE GIVEN PARSONS LTD. 10 , ..,TT,~.,HN._N, #_ i ,~- TO City of Pickering Peer Review Climans Group First Simcha Market Study 5.0 Conclusions 4.0 The Peer Review consultants agreed with the Clhnans Group report assessment that the site has the physical attributes and accessibility necessary for a commercial centre of the nature proposed. We agree that the subject property is "suitable for the proposed type and mix of retail development . which will include a large format food store, a home improvement store a mLx of non-department store DSTM retailers" and will "foster region-serving retail developmenf' at this location in Picketing. 5.0 Scrutinyofthe Climans Group December, 2001 report indicated that the research and analyses were generally sound. Some minor corrections and some revisions were suggested and some clarifications and supplementary materials were requested. The Climans Group made corrections, and provided explanatory discussion and written materials. The Climans Group made some, although not all, of the revisions suggested. The Peer Review consultants reviewed the response information and the revised calculations. Where revisions were not undertaken analysis categories were examined to determine that the study's results and eonclnsions regarding market support and impact would not require amendment if changes were made. 6.0 The results of this Peer Review, therefore leads us to recommend that the City of Picketing accept the following conclusions arising out of the Climans Group Market Oppommity & Impact study & supplementary submissions. A commercial centre development of the size, nature and tenant mix proposed can be supported on this site at this location in this market now at acceptable levels of sales performance for each categoD' of store. The limited level of sales transfer that may occur following development of the project is not expected to cause any significant or sustained sales transfers, or put at risk any existing retail prOjects within the study area. MALONE GIVEN PARSONS LTD. 11 Ci~ of Pickering Peer Review Clmmns Group First Simcha Market Study 5.0 Conclusions 7.0 A review of the market studies conducted over tile last decade addressing commercial centre development at t}~ site location indicated that The Clknans Group study results are generally consistent with tile results other finns ttave obtained. The Peer Review consultants' o,~na evaluations, ~nade over the course of this assignment, also corroborate the Climans Group study findings. 8.0 With respect to the issue of lowering the minimum size requirement in the Zoning Bylaw for a site food store the Peer Review coxtsultants reached the conclusion that tiffs would be appropriate and that the City of Picketing can do so without adverse effects. The proposed Sobevs la.rge tbrmat food store with its provision for expansion wilk in our view, comply v, hth the on~mnal intention of the minimum size constraint. The store proposed is fins food store chain's largest store module and will fimction as a region or sub-regional ~rving facility, as part of the proposed commercial centre rather than a nei~bourhood or community food store. MALONE GIVEN PARSONS LTD. 12 RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That the revised Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 18/01, submitted by Frank Mastrorillo, on lands being Lot 2, Plan 473, municipally known as 1495 Rosebank Road, City of Pickering, to amend the zoning on the subject lands to permit the establishment of a building containing two (2) dwelling units consisting of the primary dwelling unit for the property owner on the main and upper floors and one(l) basement dwelling unit be APPROVED subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Report No. 31-02. That in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act and notwithstanding that the rezoning proposed in the public meeting notice, public meeting report and at the public meeting differs to some degree from that presented in the report of the Director, Planning & Development, dated July 15, 2002, Planning Report Number PD 31-02, such differences are not substantial enough to require further notice and another public meeting. PI KERING REPORT TO COUNCIL 47 FROM: Neil Carroll Director, Planning & Development DATE: July 15, 2002 REPORT NUMBER: PD 31-02 SUBJECT: Zoning Bv-laxv Amendment Application A 1S 0 ] Frank Mastrorillo Lot 2, Plan 473 1495 Rosebank Road City of Picketing RECOMMENDATION' That the revised Zoning Bx-lax~ Amendment Application A 1S (I1, submitted by Frank Mastrorillo, on lands being Lot 2. Plan 473, municipally knoxvn as 1495 Rosebank Road, City of Picketing, to amend the zoning on tile subject lands to permit the establishment oF a building containing txvo (2) dwelling units consisting of the primar> dwelling unit for thc property o~vner on the main and upper floors and one tl)baseinent dxvelling unit be APPROVED subject to thc conditions outlined in Appendix I '~o Report No. 31 -~!2. That in accordance with Section 34(17) of thc Planning Act and noixvithstanding that the rezoning proposed in the public meeting horace, public meeting report and at the public meeting differs to some degree fi'om fl~at presented in the report of the Director, Planning& Development, dated July 15, 2002, Planning Report Number PD 31-02, such differences are not substamial enough to require further notice and another public meeting. ORIGIN: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 18/01 submitted to the City of Pickering. AUTHORITY: Tile Plamting Acz, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P. 13 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: No direct costs to the City are anticipated as a result of the proposed development. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Tile original application was to permit the establishment of a building containing Four (4) dwelling units consisting of the primary dx~elling unit for the property owner on the main and upper floors and three 131 basement dxvelling units at 1495 Rosebank Road. Staff advised the applicant that the original application is not considered appropriate development and would be recommending refusal of the application. The applicant requested that the application be amended to permit two (2) basement apartments and then requested that the matter be deferred in order to allow them time to consider ttncir options on the application. The owner has now requested that the application be amended to permit only one (1) basement apartment dwelling unit in the existing house. 48 Report to Council PD 31-02 Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 18-01 Date: July 15, 2002 Page 2 The second dwelling unit can be accommodated within the main dwelling unit without introducing land use conflicts and is considered appropriate and compatible with the neighbourhood. It is recommended that the revised application for the proposed building containing the main dwelling unit and one (1) basement apartment dwelling unit at 1495 Rosebank Road be approved subject to certain conditions. BACKGROUND: 1.0 Revised Application The original application was to permit a building containing four (4) dwelling units. When the applicant was advised that staff would not be supporting the application and would be bringing forward a staff report recommending the application for the building containing four (4) dwelling units be refused, the applicant requested that the application be amended to permit three (3) dwelling units (see Attachment #11). Staff prepared a report, No. PD 14-02 recommending the application be refused. This was then followed by a request by the applicant to defer the matter until the oxvners had time to consider their options and to consult with a planning consultant (see Attachment#12). The applicant then forx~ arded a formal request to amend the application in order to request the subject property be rezoned in order to permit a total of two (2) dwelling units, consisting of the primary dwellin~ unit and one (1) basement apartment unit (see Attachment #13). As the request to amend the application xvas received by the CiW after circulation of the application and the public meeting, Section 2.0 - Information Meeting, and Section 3.0 - Additional Information is based on the original application and not on the revised application. Ihe notice informing the area residents that this report ~vas scheduled for the Planning Committee Meeting advised that the application has been amended and the matter before the City is a request to permit only one (1) basement apartment unit. 2.0 Information Meetin~ A Public Information Meeting for the application for four (4) dwelling units was held on December 20, 2001. Information Report No. 30-01, which summarizes the applicant's proposal and outlines the issues and comments identified to that date through circulation of the application, was prepared for that meeting. The text of that Information Report is provided for reference (see Attachment #3). Three (3) written comments from the public had been received at the time of writing of the information Report and are as follows (these comments are attachments to the Information Report pertaining to four (4) dwelling units): Wendy Atkinson-Lamacraft and Douglas Lamacraft of 1492 Rosebank Road are both opposed to the application as the proposal would change the integrity of the neighbourhood; set a precedent for any future requests of a similar nature; increase traffic on an already busy street; have a negative impact on surrounding property values; and request the application be denied. Chris and Donna Ellis of 1494 Rosebank Road are both opposed to the application as: the existing neighbourhood is a single-family dwelling neighbourhood and if this application is approved for multi-family dwellings, a precedent will be set for others as there are other properties in the area of a similar size to the subject property; the proposal will have a negative impact on surrounding property values; increased traffic will result on an already busy street along with the possibility of on-street parking created by the additional dwelling units adding to a safety issue; and request that the neighbourhood be preserved as a single-family zoned area. Report to Council PD 3 ]-02 Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment .Application A t 8-01 Date: July 15, 2002 Page 3 3.0 3.1 3.2 Deborah Peterson and John Andresen oC 1498 Rosebank Road are both opposed to the application as the existing neighbourhood is a single-t'amily dwelling neighbourhood and if this application was approved for n~ulti-familv dwellings that a precedent will be set for others as there are other properties in the area oI'a sinlilar size to the subject property. At the Public information Meeting. the applicant and his agent each made a presentation on the application. This was folloxved by six area residents who expressed concen~s and objected to the proposal. Minutes oi' December 20. 2001 Public Information Meeting detailing those comments made bY the applicant and residents are provided for reference (see Attachment #4). Additional Information Resident Comments Since the preparation o£ Information Report No. 30-()1. the Colloxving resident comments have been received: Barbara KotYk of 1454 Rosebank Road is opposed to tile application t'or the following reasons: the existing neighbourhood is a single-family dwelling neighbourhood and if this application is approved, a precedent will be sci ~br others as there are other properties in the area of a similar size to tile subject propet~ty: increase traffic; create on-street parking problems: and, impact negatively on tile stability of the neighbourhood (sec Attachment #5). Kathrvn Gibson of 1478 Rosebank Road is opposed to the application as this application will set a precedent in the neighbourhood, if approved, and add to the congestion on an already busy street (see Attachment #6). Department/Agency Comments Since the preparation ot' Information Report No. 30-01, the following department / agency comments have been received: The Region of Durham Planning Department noted that the subject lands are designated ~'Living Area" within tile Durham Region Ofl]cial Plan. Lands within this designation are to be used predominantly flor housing purposes. They note that the application appears to conforn~ to the policies of that Plan. Regional water and sanitary sewer ser, qce are available to the subject property. The application has been screened in accordance with the terms of the provincial plan revievc responsibilities and no provincial interests appear to be affected t see Attachment +'7). Veridian Connections has advised that the existing services to the building may be inadequate and the applicant is required to contact \'cridian to obtain technical bulletins and standards regarding residential services/sec Attachment --S ). Canadian National Rail~,,'av Properties Inc. has advised that tilex' request that a noise warning clause be inserted in all development agreennents, ofl'crs to purchase, agreements of purchase and sale or lease (see Attachment =9 I. Municipal Property & Engineering Division has advised that there is a concern with inadequate availability of parking for the tbur t4) dxvelling units; the result would be on-street parking that may conflict with traffic operation and street maintenance operations (see Attachment #10). Report to Council PD 31-02 Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 18-01 Date: July 15, 2002 Page 4 4.0 Discussion 4.1 Introduction 4.2 4.3 The subject lands are located on the east side of Rosebank Road, one lot south of SheppardAvenue. A property location map is provided for reference (see Attachment #1). The subject lands currently support a house that was originally constructed as a detached dwelling. The subject lot has a lot frontage of 27 metres and a lot depth of 60.9 metres. The detached dwelling house was built in 1989. The application that is now being considered is an amendment to the zoning by-law in order to permit the conversion of the existing building from a detached dwelling one (1) dwelling unit into a building containing two (2) dwelling units consisting of the primary dwelling unit on the main and upper floors and one (1) basement dwelling unit. The applicant's submitted plan is provided for reference (see Attachment #2). The existing building on the property is to be retained as the applicant is not proposing any alteration to the exterior of the existing structure. The additional parking that would be required to accommodate the one (1) additional dwelling unit is proposed to be accommodated in the existing circular driveway in the front yard. The basement dwelling unit will be accessed by a common front hallway that leads to a stairwell and an exterior door. Compatibility with Neighbourhood The introduction of one I) additional basement apartment into the existing house on the subject property is reviewed in terms of its compatibility with the existing neighbourhood. The proposal to permit one (1) basement apartment dwelling unit in the existing house would be accomplished ~vithout any alteration to the exterior of the house. The second unit can be accommodated without detection from the outside, with no impact on the streetscape. The visual character of the neighbourhood would be maintained. When considering whether a certain land use is compatible with other land uses, there are many considerations. The proposal should not negatively impact existing residents of the area by introducing characteristics/increased activity which reduces the enjoyment of established amenities. Given the size of the existing house on the property the addition of one (1) basement apartment will not have a negative impact on the neighbourhood or reduce the existing amenities of the area. Residents of the area expressed significant concern over the initial request to introduce a total of four (4) dwelling units on the property. Residents were concerned that this use would have negative impacts on their properties. These impacts were described in both . physical terms and in other more intangible terms. The concerns expressed include: increased traffic, on-street parking and destabilization of the neighbourhood that would change the existing and/or perceived character of the neighbourhood; all of which could add up to a loss of enjoyment of private property for some of the neighbours. While some of these concerns may have had merit with regard to the original application for four (4) dwelling units, the introduction of one (1) basement apartment will not result in the impacts of concern to residents and will not have a negative impact on the neighbourhood. Vehicle Parking Provision for Additional Dwelling Unit The subject property currently has a two-car attached garage and a large circular driveway. This form of driveway can easily accommodate the additional parking generated by one (1) additional basement apartment. No additional on-street parking should result with the introduction of one (1) basement apartment on the subject property. Report to Council PD 31-02 Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment .Application A 1S-01 Date: July 15, 2002 Page 5 51 4.4 4.5 5.0 Neighbourhood Character Appropriate Land Use The applicant has advised that the visual impacts of the subject application will be minimal. There are no physical changes proposed to the exterior of the subject building. From the street, the building will appear to still t'unction as a detached dwelling. The property's existing character will be maintained. The one possible noticeable change v, ill be the extra parking of tenant's vehicles in tile front circular drivev,'ay. Zoning Considerations The existing house currently }las three (3) dwelling units in the basement, there£orc it is considered appropriate that txvo t2) dwelling units be removed prior to the amending Zoning By-law coming into effect. It is recommended that the amending zoning by-law use and '~(H)" holding provision that requires the owner to provide appropriate drawings, a letter of undertaking and the conversion of tile basement From three (3) dwelling units to one (1) dwelling unit within six months oFthe passing ot'the amending zoning by-law. .Applicant's Comments The applicant has advised that tilex' concur xvittn the recommendations oI'this report. 52 Report to Council PD 31-02 Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 18-01 Date: Julv 15,2002 Page 6 ATTACHMENTS: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Property Location Map Applicant's Submitted Site Plan Information Report No. 30-01 Minutes of December 20, 2001 Statutory Public Meeting Resident Comment - B. Kotyk Resident Comment - K. Gibson Agency Comment - Region of Durham Planning Department Agency Comment - Veridian Connections Agency Canadian National Railway Properties Inc. Staff Comment - Municipal Property & Engineering Division Applicant's request to amend application Applicant's request to defer the application Applicant's request to amend application Prepared By: Approved / Endorsed by: Ross P>~n. MCIP, RPP~' Principal Planner- Development Review //Neil CarrOll, MC'm, ,--/~- 'Director, Planning & Development Lync~ TaYlocL~P-~, RPP Manager, Development Review RP/LDT/j f Attachments Copy: Chief Administrative 0 fficer Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council - . A Th~:Qui=, ~ief ~ministra~ffi~ APPENDIX I TO REPORT NUMBER PD 31-02 53 RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 18/01 (a) That the implementing zoning by-law: amend Zonin~ By-lax,. '~0~6 by amei~din,, the zonim, on the subject property to permit the establishment of a second dwelling unit vdthin the existing dwelling. (ii) include a provision to require detached dwellings containing two units to provide a nfinimum of three vehicle parking spaces on tile lot. (iii) include ail "(H)" holding symbol and that the requirements to remove the "(H)" holdim, symbol be: (1) (2) (3) that tile owner proxide, to the satisfaction of the Director, Planning & Development draxxings that show how the basement will be converted from three (3) dwellings units to one (1) dwelling unit: that tile owner provide, to the satisfaction of the Director, Planning & Development, a letter o1' undertaking that all works required to convert the existing basement of the house fi'om three (3) dxvelling units to one (1) dwelling unit will be completed by the ox~ her; and that all works required to convert the basement of the house from three (3) dxvelling units to one (1) dwelling unit be completed with six t0) months of the date to amending zoning bv-laxv. 54 A"r'rACHk'IEITT ~ ! TO REPOITI' I PD _~ / - o c~ .,~_~ ~ r~=~==o-~ o----,~ ~- ~1~ ~ = "~' ~'~ CiW of Pickering Planning & Development Depa~ment P~OPE~ DESOBIPTiO~ LOT 2, PLA~ 473 ~PPUCA~T F~ANK MAST~O~ILLO APPLIOATION No. A 1~/01 SGALE FO~ DEPARTMENT USE ONLY P~-6 PA- INFORMATION COMPILED FROM APPLICANT'S SUBMITTED PLAN A 18/01 FRANK MASTRORILLO 0 d THIS MAP WAS PRODUCED BY 1HE CITY OF PICKERING PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICES, OCTOBER 9, 2000 5 G PICKERING A~'~TACH~dENT ~ .~ TO INFORMATION REPORT NO. 30-01 FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING OF December 20, 2001 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC MEETING REQUIREMENTS OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13 SUBJECT: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 18/01 Frank Mastrorillo Lot 2, Plan 473 1495 Rosebank Road City of Picketing 1.0 2.0 PROPERTY LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION the subject lands are located on the east side of Rosebank Road, one lot south of Sheppard Avenue; a property location map is provided for reference (see Attachment # 1); the subject lands currently support a house that was originally constructed as a detached dwelling; the property is accessed from Rosebank Road by a circular driveway; The subject lot has a lot frontage of 27 metres (90 ft.) and a lot depth of 60.9 metres (200 ft.); surrounding land uses are; north detached dwelling south detached dwelling east on the opposite side of Rosebank Rd., detached dwellings west detached dwelling APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL the application that is being considered is an amendment to the zoning by-taw in order to permit the conversion of the existing building from a detached dwelling (one dwelling unit) into a building containing four (4) dwelling units consisting of the primary dwelling unit for the property owner on the main and upper floors and three (3) basement dwelling units; the applicant's submitted plan is provided for reference (see Attachment #2); the existing building on the property is to be retained - the applicant is not proposing any alteration to the exterior of the existing structure; the additional parking that would be required to accommodate the 3 additional dwelling units is to be accommodated in the circular driveway in the front yard; the dwelling units will consist of the main dwelling unit occupied by the property owner on all of the main and upper floors, while the basement has been divided up into three dwelling units, each consisting of a kitchen, a bedroom and bathroom; the basement dwelling units are accessed by a common hall way that leads to a stairwell and an exterior door; the applicant has requested to rezone the property from a "R4" - One Family Detached Dwelling Fourth Density Zone, which only permits one detached dwelling to an appropriate zone that would permit the proposal. Information Report No. 30-01 5 ;: ATTACHMENT ~ -~ ._TO Page ~ .., REPORT ~ PD ,~ / ' 0,2 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 4.0 4.1 OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING Durham Regional Official Plan the Durham Regional Official Plan designates the subject lands as within a L/;'lng .4 rea: the Durham Regional Official Plan states that Liring Areas are intended to be predominantly lbr housing purposes: Living Areas shall be developed in a compact form through higher densities and by intensifying and redeveloping existing areas, particularly along arterial roads; Rosebank Road is designated as a Type "C" Arzer.d Road in the Durham Regional Official Plan the application appears to con£orm to this designation: Pickering Official Plan the Pickering Official Plan desigmates the sub.iect lands as [)'han Residential Area - Leu' Density Area; permissible uses within this designation include a variety of residential uses; the Picketing Official Plan establishes a maximum density of up to, and including, 30 dxvelling units per hectare for development within an Urban Residential Area - Low Densin' Area, the proposed development would provide a net density of 23.9 units per hectare; the subject property is within tile Woodlands Neighbourhood of the Official Plan; Section 11.8 (a) of the Official Plan. Woodlands Neighbourhood, states that City Council shall, in established residential areas along Highbush trail, Old Forest Road, Rosebank Road and Sheppard Avenue. encourage and xvhere possible require new development to be compatible with tile character of the existing developments; Schedule Ii of the Picketing Official Plaza - "Transportation Systems" designates Rosebank Road where it abuts thc subject lands as a T3?e "C" Arterial Road; T)7~e "C" Arwria! Road are designed to carry lower volumes of traffic at a lower speed than a T3?e "B" ..trwri./Road, provide access to properties and generally have a right-of-way width ranging from 26 to 30 metres: the subject applications will be assessed against the policies and provisions of the Pickenng Official Plan dunng tiao further processing of tile applications. Zoning By-law 3036, as amended the subject lands are currently zoned "R4" One Family Detached Dxvelling Fourth Density Zone in Zoning By-law 3036, as amended; the existing zoning only permits detached dwellings on lots with a minimum lot frontage of 15 metres and a minimum lot area of 460 square metres; an amendment to the zoning by-law is required to implement the applicant's proposal; the applicant has requested an appropriate zone that would permit the proposed 4 dwelling units within the existing building. RESULTS OF CIRCULATION Resident Comments XVendv Atkinson-Lamacraft and Douglas Lamacraft of 1492 Rosebank Road are both opposed to the application as ~hc proposal would change the integrity of the neighbourhood: set a precedent for any future requests of a similar nature; increase traffic on an already' bus',' street: have a negative impact on surrounding property values: and requests the application be denied (Auachment No. 3); Chris and Donna Ellis of 1494 Rosebank Road arc both opposed to the application as the existing neighbourhood is a single-famih' dxvclling neighbourhood and if this application was approved for multi-family dwellings that a precedent will be set for others as there are other properties in the area of a similar size to the subject property; have a negative impact on surrounding property values: increase traffic on an already busy street and the possibility of on-street parking created by the additional dwelling 5S Information Report No. 30-01 4.2 4.3 5.0 6.0 6.1 units could add to a safety issue; and request that the neighbourhood be preserved as a single-family zoned area (Attachment No. 4); Deborah Peterson and John Andresen of 1498 Rosebank Road are both opposed to the application as the existing neighbourhood is a single-family dwelling neighbourhood and if this application was approved for multi-family dwellings that a precedent will be set for others as there are other properties in the area of a similar size to the subject property (Attachment No. 5). Agency Comments - no comments from any of the circulated agencies have been received to-date on the revised application; Staff Comments - in reviewing the application to-date, the following matters have been identified by staff for further review and consideration: · ensuring that the proposed development is compatible with, and sensitive to, surrounding lands; the impact the proposed use / site changes may have on the character of the neighbourhood; · the impact on the streetscape from the proposed front yard parking; · reviewing the implications that the proposal will have on the perceived identity of the neighbourhood; · whether the proposed use constitutes an intrusion into an established detached residential area thereby creating a conflict of land use; · whether the proposed use will have a destabilizing effect on the neighbourhood. - this Department will conclude its position on the application after it has received and assessed comments from the circulated departments, agencies and the public. PROCEDURAL INFORMATION written comments regarding this proposal should be directed to the Planning & Development Department; oral comments mav be made at the Public Information Meeting; all comments received will be noted and used as input in a Planning Report prepared by the Plarming & Development Department for a subsequent meeting of Council or a Committee of Council; if you wish to be notified of Council's decision regarding the zoning by-law amendment application, you must request such in writing to the City Clerk; if a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of a decision of the City of Pickering, in respect to the zoning by-la~v amendment, does not make oral submission at the public meeting, or make a written submission to the City of Pickering before the zoning by-law is passed, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal; if you wish to reserve the option to appeal Council's decision of the proposed zoning by-law amendment application, you must provide comments to the City before Council adopts any by-law for this proposal. OTHER INFORMATION Appendices Appendix I - list of neighbourhood residents, community associations, agencies and City Departments that have commented on the applications at the time of writing this report; Intbnnation Report No. 30-01 ,~ TTACNP,,,';,E/kIT ~ TD Pa~e 4 59 6.2 ! nformation Received copies of the Applicant's submitted plan and basement floor plans showing the proposed additional dwelling units are available for viewing at the offices of the City of Picketing Planning & Development Department: the City of Picketing has not received any technical infom~atiorb,"reports on the proposed application. ORIGINAL SIGNED BY Ross PxTn. MCIP. RPP Principal Planner - Development Review ORIGINAL SIGNED BY Lxn~da Taylor. Y, ICIP, RPP Manager. Current Operations RP,, sm Copy: Director. Planning 8,: Development Departn~en~ bO /~'r'i'ACFIM£NT # D TO FL?OR'r # PD -L~; / '~) ~- APPENDIX I TO INFORMATION REPORT NO. 30-01 COMMENTING RESIDENTS AND LANDOWNERS (1) (2) Wendy Atkinson-Lamacraft and Douglas Lamacraft Chris and Donna Ellis Deborah Peterson and John Andresen COMMENTING AGENCIES (1) None received to-date COMMENTING CITY DEPARTMENTS ( l ) None received to-date ~-T~SHMENT tl ~ TO ATTACHMENT #~ TO INFORMATION REPORT October 26, 2001 Tile City of Picketing Planning Depadment on8 The'Esplanade Picketing, Ontado NOV 7 - 7.001 Without prejudic~31TY OF PIOKEFIING PIOKERINe, ONTARIO Dear Mr. Pyro: RE: ZONING BYLAW AI~ENDMENT A 18/01 1495 ROSEBANK ROAD, PICKERING, ONTARIO We are wriUng to you with respect to the recent notice posted at the aforementioned properly. This notice advises residents of the area, of Mr. F. Mastrorillo's intent to change his existing single-residence to that of a multi-tenant residence. As long term residents of Rosebank Road, we are requesting that Mr. Mastrorillo's proposed application be denied. To give blessing to this request, will not only cllange tile existing integrity of our neighbourhood, but will set the precedent for any future requests of a similar nature. As you are likely aware, the properly directly north of Mr. Mastrorillo's has recently been destroyed and is apt be re-developed or sold in the near future. The decision to approve Mr. Mastrorillo's request shall undoubtedly set the tone for the type of future development permitted not only on the neighbouring properly, but also for any of tile remaining undeveloped Iols on Rosebank Road. Since the widening of Rosebank Road in 1999, we have seen an increase in traffic and posted speed limits are seldom obeyed. The intersection at Rosebank Road and Sheppard Avenue is presently a dangerous one. To add further vehicular density to an address within 50 meters of this intersection will result in an increased safety issue on our street. Moreover, the value of surrounding propedies will diminish with a transitory occupancy. The footprint of this neighbourhood is that of single-family dwellings and it should remain as such. Thank you for your consideration of the above request. Yours very truly, '~ DWo~ndy Atkinson Lamacraft uglas Lamacraft / 1492 Rosebank Road ',<.~/~ '~"/_? Picketing, Ontado L1V 1P4 (905) 837-2491 CC: Nell Carroll, Director of Planning Maudce Brenner, Councilor Dave Ryan, Councilor ATTACHMENT #.___~ TO qFP3RT# PD_ 23 /- ATTACHMENT INFORMATION November· 15, 2001 The City of Pickering Planning Department Mr. Ross Pym One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario ,RECEIiVE. D NOV 2 0'2801 CITY' OF F~ICt(ERING FL.~F2. N!r,~G AN D - ~'ELOPMENT OEPA~TME~T .CITY OF PICKERI PICKERINr3, ONTARIO Dear Mr, Pym: We are writing to*vmce ourobjecti°n toMr, F.~Mastrorillos proposed' ~ BYLAW AMENDMENT A 18/011495 ROSEBANK ROAD-,to construct three basement a pa rtment dwellings. This n~ighbourhood is zonedforsingle-family dwellings, not multi-family dwellings.- It is a street undergoing-many changes with older homes being replaced by new. homes. We are'concern_ed that by'allowing Mr,.Mastroriilo to change his home into a multi-family dwelling that a precedent Will b6. set for others. There are many. homes with equal Or-greater lot' size that could accommodate extra Parking and apartments. The home immediately to the north of his residence has been destroYed .- by fire and in all probability wiilbere-built. 'What will they be allowed to build once a multi-family-dwelling has been approved? OUr family home is located directly across the'streEt fromMr. Mastrorilio and we feel the future pricing and sale of our home would be adversely affected by having a multi-fa mily ~dwelling in place with a Potential transitory rental group. - Since the Widening 0f Rosebank Road and. the .building of new homes to the north~' traffic and speeds have increased on our street. Mr. Mastrorillos home is locatetL very close, to the ~bnsyintersectton of. Rosebank and Sheppard. The potential Vehicle increase and possibility of street parking created~by three basement apartments could add-to this safety issue. . . I urge you to preserve our neighb0ur, hood as a single, family zoned area by not allowing Mr. Matrorillo to amend the existing by-law. Yours ~ruly~ .~~' ' Chris and Donna .Ellis 1494 RosebankRoad. · . Picketing, Ontario L1V 1P4.' (905) 420c7673 " . cc: Nell Carroll, Director of Planning / Maurice Brenner,-Councilor/Dave Ryan,. Councilor - ' ' "· 63 &TTACHMENT# 5' TO INFORMATION REPORT# ~O ~ C,; ., The City of Picketing Planning Department One, The Esplauade Picketing, Ontario R C iVED NOV 27 2001 November 22, 2001 Dear Mr. [koss Pyro, I am xvridug today in response to the sign posted in fkont of 1Mr. 1! Nlastroritlo's home, Zoning Bylaw Amendment A 18/01, to turn his single-faufily home into a multi-tenant dwelling. We >vould like to state that we are absolutely opposed to Mr. Mastrorillo% proposal to change Ids home from a single-f}mfily dwelhng into a multi-tenant one. The neighbourhood is a single4kufily neighbourhood, and should remain this xvay. Allowing Mr. Mastrorillo's proposal will set a precedent for the street's future, especially since the house next to tUS burned down, and will probably be slated for redevelopment. The house beside ours already has already been divided iuto two apartments -- sometliing we, nor our neighbours, are at all happy about. We have.just sold our home, and the purchaser was also concerned about the sign outside Mr. Mastrorillo's home. We have assmed her we wilt voice our opimon t0r her as we are still the current owners for 1498 tkosebank. Please do not allow N~. Mastrorillo to change Ids si~gle-faufily dwelling into a multi-tenaut milt. This move will be the catalyst fur a slippery slope of development on tkosebank -- a street which is under constant chauge Eom small, older cottages to newer style homes. Kind regards, Deborah Peterson 1498 tkosebank tkoad 905.831.5460 john Andresen 64 PICKERING Excerpts froIn Statutory Public Information Meeting Minutes Pursuant to the Planning Act ~'-T~:~r::-:,; ~ Z/'_ 'tO Thursday, December 20, 2001 .-;~' '~: ..._3'/__55~_& .... 7:00 P.M. The Principal Planner - Development Review, provided an overview of the requirements of thc Planning Act and the Ontario Municipal Board respecting this meeting and matters under consideration there at. (II) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 18/01 FRANK MASTRORILLO LOT 2, PLAN 473 1495 ROSEBANK ROAD Ross Pym, Principal Planner-Development Review, provided an explanation of the apl: as outlined in Intbrmation Report #30-01. Gordon D'Eri. 1495 Rosebamk Road, representing the applicant, provided supportinl info~xnation to thc application. Mr. D'Eri advised that the applicant has lived in this 5000 ft2 home for approximately 12 years and for the past 3 years there have been tenants living in the house (although he admitted this was non-conforming to the zoning by-law). Mr. D'Eri further stated that the owner has not received any complaints regarding the tenants during the past three years. He further reviewed the comments of the area residents and provided his opinion on the issues raised. He also expressed concern about some of the neighbourhood properties. Frank Mastrorillo, 1495 Rosebank Road, the applicant, expressed concerns with the activity some of the neighbourhood properties. He advised that the only acceptable tenants are bachelors who are employed. Each of the basement apartments consists of a living area, a bedroom and a bathroom. Mr. D'Eri assured the residents that the exterior of the house/property would not change and that traffic would not increase as a result of the additional tenants. Lech Okolotowicz, 1488 Rosebamk Road, spoke in opposition of the application. Mr. Okolotowicz refers to this street as "old Pickering" which includes cottage-style homes on large lots, and does not want this environment to evolve into areas such as Jane Street in Toronto. He stated that although there may be 8,000 illegal basement apartments in the City, it doesn't provide justification for support the applicant in any way. Doug Lamacraft, 1492 Rosebank Road, stated that he does not have any concerns with increased traffic, but he is veo' concerned that if the application is approved, it will set a precedent of basement apartments in the area. Mr. Lamacraft is concerned that the vacant lots in the area may be used for multi-unit dwellings if this application is approved. Donna Ellis, 1494 Rosebank Road, is opposed to the application. She believes that a precident of permitting basement 'apartments will be set which will undermine the integrity of the area. Frank Pitrull, 405 Strathmore, Toronto, owns 1497 Rosebank Road, stated that he intends on building a single family dwelling at 1497 Rosebank Road. He is concerned that approval of the application will change the neighbourhood and will enable it to evolve into a more densely populated area. If the application is approved, he indicated that he might reconsider the type of structure for his property. Glen Hunt, 1467 Rosebank Road, is concerned that a multi-family dwelling will impact the area. Mr. Hunt further stated that he moved from a densely populated neighbourhood to Rosebank Road because of the large lots. Gerda Willomitzer, 1490 Rosebank Road, stated that she has liVed at this address for 22 years. She is concerned that a change to the zoning by-law will allow the construction of multi-family dwellings on the vacant lots. Excerpts from the Statutory Public Information Meeting Minutes Pursuant to the Planning Act Thursday, December 20, 2001 7:00 P.M. 1o. Gordon D'Eri responded to the comments of thc residents. [te indicated that the area has already started to change, as is indicated with the type of housing further do~vn the street, and in fact, be believes that the construction of these larger homes will increase the value of the smaller, older homes, tte reiterated his earlier comments that neighbours haven't previously complained about the tenants and questions why they arc so concerned now. Nlr. D'Erie indicated that thc neighbours should be monitoring activities related to the vacant sites, not existing the existing houses. AI'FACHMENI' ~' -~'~f TO REPORT # PD :~ / - 0 ~ Barbara Kotyk, 1454 Rosebank Road, Pickering, Ontario L 1V l P4 December 19, 2001 Planning and Development Committee, City of Pickering, One The Esplanade, Picketing, Ontario. __DEC 2 0 D PLANNING Dear Committee Members, This letter states my objection to the recent proposal by Mr. Frank Mastrorillo of 1495 Rosebank Road to rezone his home from that of a single family dwelling to one which is multi-tenanted My reasons for opposing this are: Concern that other property oxvners in the neighbourhood will do the same, once a precedent has been set, thus changing the current single-family atmosphere, flavour and status of this street to a more congested one. Presently, there are at least clx, In properties on the Rosebank Road block between Sheppard Avenue and Old Forest which are nol owner-occupied Five are rental properties in various states of disrepair, and the remaining are uninhabitable or vacant lots. (I will provide you with a list of these owners if requested, or they are on City tax roll records). If the present zoning is changed to allow multi-tenanted zoning, any property owner could then follow suit. I believe owners such as the non-residents of these eight rental and other properties would do so. After all, these owners are already in the rental business, and such zoning changes encourages the building of multiple rental units to maximize an owner's investment. The potential for increased congestion, overcrowding, transient population, parking problems, etc. is present and would impact negatively on the stability of our present community. 1, and all other property owners on my street, bought our properties on Rosebank Road with full knowledge of its single-family zoning status. The purchase of our property implies our acceptance of this zoning and the laws and regulations that come with it. While I can appreciate Mr. Mastrorillo's desire, a property owner who wishes to build multi-tenanted facilities should seek out land appropriately zoned, or one in which his neighbours do not object. Sincerely, Barbara Kotyk Z:q'AgHME?I]' ~. ~ TO :.: : {, -- ; :.:, ,. . i~.~ '' RECEIVED DEC 3 1 2001 CITY OF PlO <ERING PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT The Regiona Municipality of Durham Planmng DeDartmem 61F Dundas St E 4ti F o2- Lang Tower Wes! E~. 'ama December 19, 2001 Ross Pym, Principal Planner Planning & Development Department One the Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 Dear Mr. Pyro: Re: Zoning Amendment Application A18/01 Applicant: Frank & Josephine Mastrorillo Location: Lot 2, Plan 423 Municipality: City of Picketing DEVE. , ~; M PO Be;, 62 ? Wht[). DN L~N6A3 905 728-773~ Fax 905 436-6612 .... w.re_ g~on.durnamon.ca A.L Georgieff. MC~P. RPP Commissioner of Planning We have reviewed this application and the following comments are offered with respect to compliance with the Durham Regional Official Plan, the proposed method of servicing and delegated provincial plan review responsibilities. The purpose of tne application is to permit the continuation of the existing building containing four (4) dwelling umts consisting of the primary dwelling unit for the owner and three (3) basement apartment dwelling units. The subject property is designated "Living Area" in the Durham Regional Official Plan. Lands within this designation shall be used predominantly for housing purposes and shall be developed to incorporate the widest possible variety of housing types, sizes and tenure. The proposed amendment is in conformity with the Durham Regional Official Plan. Regional water and sanitary sewer services are available to the subject property. This application has been screened in accordance with the terms of the provincial plan review responsibilities. No provincial interests appear to be affected. If you have any questions or require additional information, please call me. Yours t~ly, ,(,...~. Ray'Davies, Planner Current Operations Branch R \tralnlRg~a',zonlr~g\plcKe~qng 818-01 .doc 100 ,o Post Consumer 12/18/01 10 09 PAGE 2/2 RightFAX VERIDIAN CONNECTIONS DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW PROJECT NAME: Frank and los~izine Mastmrillo ADDRESS/PLAN: 1495 Rosebank Road Lot 2 Plan 425 MUNICIPALITY: Picken-ng REF. NO.: A18/01 SUBMISSION DATE: November 2% 2001 'ihe ex,sUng sermce to this braiding max- be inadequate. Deta~s rega~ a se_~ace upgrade can be obtained from our offices. 2he applicant is reqUtred to contract Vet/dian to obtam '5_'edtmcad Bmietms and Standards regarding residential services. Technical Representative: Sharon Kemnedv ext, 3235 Or Mike Duca ext. 5265 Telephone 427-9870 ATTACHMENT # ~ TO REPORT # PD L~ / -E~ ~L : :',, ~i;L~L ~,: II3F'H CI"tPF' T'_-'RtOI'tT:: Canadian Propri~tbs National ferroviaires du flaitway Canadian Properties Inc~ National Inc. 277 Front Street West Floor 8 Toranto, Ontario MSV 2X7 Telephone: (416) 217-6961 Facsimile: (416) 217-6743 277, rue Front ouest 8' ~tage Toronto (Ontario) MSV 2X7 T~l~phone: (416) 217-6961 T~l~copleuc (416) 217-6743 VIA FACSIMILE - (905) 420-9685 December 19, 2001 Hr. Bruce~aTtbr, AM Q~ of Pickering Picketing Civic Complex, 1 The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L~V 6K7 Your File: A18/0! Our File: TZ-4500-P-02 Dear Mr. Taylor: Re: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Lot 2 Plan 423 1495 Rosebank Road, City of Pickering We have reviewed your leper, dated November 29, 2001, regarding the above noted application and request that the following clause be inserted in ali development agreements, offers to purchase, agreements of Purchase and Sale or Lease and indude in a Noise Impact Statement: "Warning: Canadian National Railway Company or Its assigns or successors in interest has or have a right-of-way within 300 metres from the land the subject hereof. There may be alterations to or expansions of the rail facilities on such right-of-way in the future including the possibility that the railway or its assigns or successors as aforesaid may expand Its operations, which expansion may affect the living environment of the residents in the vidnity, notwithstanding the inclusion of any noise and vibration attenuating measures in the design of the development and individual dwelling(s). CNR will not be responsible for any complaints or claims arising from use of such facilities and/or operations on, over or under the aforesaid right-of-way." Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at (416) 217-696~. Yours truly, Geoff Woods Development Review coordinator A whole/owned s~Jbsldlary ~f C.~nadlan N~tlonal Railway Company / Uno flttale on proprlat6 exclusive da la Compagnle des chorales de faf natlonaux d u Canada OPEP, ATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT MUNICIPAL PROPERTY & ENGINEERING DIVISION MEMORANDt:M December 18, 2001 To: Ross Pym Principal Planner-Development From: Richard Holbom Division Head. Municipal Property & Engineering Sut~iect: Zoning By-law Amendment Application :\ l S (~I Frank and Josephine NIastrorillo Lot 2 Plan 423 1495 Rosebank Road City of Pickering The Municipal Property & Engineering Division is in receipt of the above noted zoning application. This Division's main concern is that with inadequate availably of parking for the four dwelling units, the result would be on-street parking that would conflict with traffic operation of the intersection, and would impede maintenance operations. RH:ds Emergency 4tx ices Copy: Director, Operations & I:',SITE} LAN ~A 18-0 l Lot2Plan423 doc Dec-01 ~mTACHL~EN7 #_ // TO l)on Eri Enterprises Ltd. 31 Ben Slanton Blvd. Toronto, ON M1H 1N7 Tel. 416-438-2326 Fax: 416-439-9933 51arch 21. 2002 Attention: Mr. Ross P3~n, MCIP, RPP Plmming & Building Department Picketing Civic Complex One The Esplanade Picketing, ON LI V 6K7 RE ZONING APPLICATION #Al8-01 AMENDMENI' Dear Mr. Pym: I represent Mr. & Mrs. F. & J. Mastrorillo of 1495 Rosebm~ Road, Ward 1 in the City ol'Pickering, Ontario. In their re zoning application #Al 8-01 under the present Zoning by-Law. ,At this time mx' client's would appreciate an opportunity to amend the re zoning application #18-01 Lot.~2 Plan #473 municipally known as 1495 Rosebank Road to apply the re zoning to accept three units and not four units as originally applied fbr. Amendment to the re zoning application #Al8-01 to be as follows: One unit to be the Main dwelling of the upper two floors. Two exclusively Batchelor units consisting of one bedroom, one kitchen, one bathroom in each of the two units. Trusting this amendmcm to the re zoning application riAl 8-01 may receive a review prior to the Planning Development & Building Departments Commiltee meeting on Monday the 8m day ot' April 2002 Sincerely, Mr. G. F. D'Eri, LC Per Don Eri Enterprises Ltd. cc Client Office File Councillor Maurice Brenner, Ward 1 Aldine Construction Ltd. Planning Department Building Department Fire Prevention Officer FROM: DEELT[' 4!64}~: :~ [ ': E/i E''~ _":' i~tl TO: 9<'5-420-7648 PAGE: 002 OF 002 73 864 Midland Point Road Midland, ON L4R 5G2 Telephone: 705 526-0146 Fax: ~05-526 0363 Don Eri Enterprises Ltd. Cell: 416 316,9933 31 Ben Stanton Bh'd. Toronto, ON M1H 1N7 Voice 416-438 2326 Fax 416,439-9933 May 6. 2002 Attention: Linda Taylor, MCIP, RPP Manager Current Operations Picketing Civic Complex One The Esplanade Picketing. ON L1V 6K7 Re: Zoning Application Al8-01 Dear Linda Taylor. I respectfidlv request a deferment of our appearance at the upcoming Plamfing Connnittee Hearing on Monday May 13. 2002 bix' clients have engaged the services of'a Planner. *ir...U~thonx Biglieri of the Biglieri group, we require time until the next scheduled Plamung Conunitlee ttearing so as to allow Mr. Biglieri an opportunit5 to thmiliarize himself with this application. Please acknowledge if this request is acceptable to/he Plmming Committee and your ()ffice to the above Toronto numbers. 416-438-2326 Fax 416-439-9933 Sincerely, CC A. Biglieri S. Mastrorillo F. Mastrorillo File Ross Pyro, MCIP, RPP RECEIVED 11:49 AM FROM: DEELTD 4164399933 Don Ecl Enterprises Ltd TO: 905-420-7648 PAGE: 002 OF 74 PO.. $64 Midland Point Road Midland, O~~ L4R 5G2 Telephone: r0.~526 0146 Fax: ~0.~526-0363 Don Eri Enterprises Ltd. Cell: 416-316-9933 31 Ben Stanton Blvd. Toronto, ON M1H 1N7 Voice 416-438- 2326 Fax 416-439-9933 May 7, 2002 Attention: Mr. Neil Carroll, MCIP, RPP Director, Planning & Development Picketing Civic Complex One The Esplanade Picketing, ON L1V 6K7 Dear Mr. Carroll: Re: Re- Zoning Application # Al8-01 Revision After further consultation with the client and their planner Mr. A. Biglieri we respectfully request our original application # A18-01 to amend the zoning Bylaw submitted by Mr. & Mrs. F & J Mastrorillo on lands being Lot # (2), Plan # 473, Municipally known as 1495 Rosebank Road to allow for a building containing (4) dwelling units. The primary dwelling unit for the property owner on the main and upper floors and (3) basement dwelling units. Be revised to ~llow for a building containing (2) dwelling units consisting of the primaD' dxxelling unit for the property owner on the main and upper floors and (1) basement dwelling unit. It has been stated in the Planning Director's Report #14-02, "Planning Staff would be supportive of a revised application to introduce one (1) additional dwelling unit in the existing dwelling." My clients are revising their initial Zoning By-Law Amendment application # A 18-01 to accept this revision as stated March 26, 2002 report PD 14-02 Page 5, Para. 1 .~/'?/2002 1~:49 AN ?R'M: DEELTD 4164399a~ '~ ~ Eu~ E~teupt~s~ l~: TO: 9{}5-~11 -s4~ PAGE: Page 2 \Ve ask this amendment be referred back to Staff with the appropriate conditions for approval. Sincerely. CC A. Biglieri. BA\ Platmer S. Mastrorillo F. Mastrorillo File Linda Taylor. XICIP, RPP Manager Ross Pyro. MCIP, RPP Principal Plam~er Maurice Brem~er. Councillor. Ward 1 Planning Committee GD:gd RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY o That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application S-P-2001-06 submitted by Alcorn & Associates Limited on behalf of E. and E. Taylor, on lands being Part of Lot 29, Concession 2, City of Pickering, to permit the development of a plan of subdivision, be APPROVED AS REVISED, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Planning Report Number PD 38-02. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 21/01 submitted by Alcorn & Associates Limited on behalf of E. and E. Taylor, on lands being Part of Lot 29, Concession 2, City of Pickering, to establish performance standards to allow the implementation of the draft plan of subdivision, be APPROVED, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix II to Planning Report Number PD 38-02. That in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act and notwithstanding that the rezoning proposed in the public meeting notice, public meeting report and at the public meeting differs to some degree from that presented in the report of the Director, Planning & Development, dated July 19, 2002, Planning Report Number PD 38-02, such differences are not substantial enough to require further notice and another public meeting. That the Region of Durham be requested to resolve Deferral 36 to the Pickering Official Plan and adopt modifications 22 and 23 to the Pickering Official Plan that would designate Part of Lot 29, Concession 2, City of Pickering Open Space - Natural Area and Urban Residential Area - Low Density Area that would permit the implementation of draft plan of Subdivision S-P-2001-06. PICKERING REPORT TO COUNCIL 77 FROM: Neil Carroll Director, Planning & Development DATE: July 19, 2002 REPORT NUMBER: PD 38-02 SUBJECT: Resolution of Deferral 36 to the Picketing Official Plan Draft Plan of Subdivision Application S-P-2001-06 Zoning Bv-la~v .Kmendment Application A 2101 Alcom & Associates Limited on behalf of E. and E. Tavlor Part of Lot 29, Concession 2 West side of Whites Road. north of Finch Avenue City of Picketing RECOMMENDATION: 1. That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application S-P-2001-06 submitted by Alcorn & Associates Limited on behalf of E. and E. Taylor. on lands being Part of Lot 29, Concession 2, City of Picketing, to permit the. development of a plan of subdivision, be APPROVED AS REVISED, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Planning Report Number PD 38-02. 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 2101 submitted by Alcorn & Associates Limited on behalf of E. and E. Taylor, on lands being Part of Lot 29, Concession 2, City of Pickering, to establish performance standards to allow the implementation of the draft plan of subdivision, be APPROVED. subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix II to Planning Report Number PD 38-02. 3. That in accordance with Section 34~17) of thc Planning Act and notwithstanding that the rezoning proposed in the public meeting notice, public meeting report and at the public meeting differs to some de~ee from that presented in the report of the Director, Planning & Development, dated July 19, 2002. Planning Report Number PD 38-02, such differences are not substantial enoug, h to require further notice and another public meeting. 4. That the Region of Durham be requested to resolve Deferral 36 to the Picketing Official Plan and adopt modifications 22 and 23 to the Pickenng Official Plan that would designate Part of Lot 29, Concession 2, City of Picketing O?en Space - 3&~zural Area and Urban Residential Area - Low Density Area that would permit the implementation of draft plan of Subdivision S-P-2001-06. oRIGIN: Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2001-06 submitted to the Region ot' Durham and circulated to the City of Pickering for comment, and Zoning Bv-laxv Amendment Application A 21/01 submitted to the City of Picketing. AUTHORITY: The Planning Act. R.S.O. 1990, chapter P. 13 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Park development costs are the responsibility of the City as a result of the development of the subject draft plan. The exact facilities for the proposed park block have not yet been determined. 78 Report to Council PD 38-02 Subject: Draft Plan of Subdivision Application S-P-2001-06 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 21/01 Date: July 19, 2002 Page 2 Therefore, an estimate for parkland development for the proposed park block cannot be established. The capital costs will be funded through the Development Charges levy and/or other capital budget processes. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to develop a draft plan of subdivision consisting of 149 dwelling units (17 detached dwellings, 104 semi-detached dwellings and 28 street townhouse dwellings). All lots will front a new "P" shaped road that will intersect with Whites Road opposite Craighurst Court. The applicant proposes to amend the current zoning to allow the proposed dwelling units with appropriate performance standards, to permit the implementation of the draft plan. The proposed plan of subdivision implements the previous City Council's decision to permit residential development on the subject lands. BACKGROUND: 1.0 Introduction The subject lands are located on the west side of Whites Road, north of Finch Avenue between the hydro corridor and the railroad tracks. A property location map is provided for reference (see Attachment #1). The subject property is currently vacant of any buildings or structures. The majority of the subject lands are currently forested. The site's topography is relatively flat with a slight slope from the north-west to the south-east. There is a drainage swale that runs through the property from the north to the south-east. The original draft plan of subdivision contained 149 dwelling units, consisting of 1 detached dwelling and 148 semi-detached dwellings. This is the proposal that was presented at the public meeting and described in the public meeting information report (see Attachment #2). Since the public meeting, the applicant has revised the draft plan of subdivision. The revision to the draft plan relates to the lotting. The road configuration remains the same as originally proposed. The revised lotting is now 17 detached dwellings, 104 semi-detached dwellings and 28 street townhouse dwellings for 149 total dwelling units, the same number as the original proposal. The revised draft plan also provides for a park block and large open space blocks (see Attachment #3). The following is background information on the subject applications: Proposed Development Detail Original Plan (Attachment 2) Gross area of draft plan 12.5 ha - Net residential area of draft plan 4.25 ha - Open space blocks 6.03 ha - Park block 0.07 ha - Streets 1.48 ha - Number of detached dwelling lots 1 - Number of semi-detached building lots 74 - Number of semi-detached dwelling units 148 - 104 Number of Street Townhouses 0 - 28 Total dwelling units 149 - 149 Net residential density 35 units/ha - 35 units/ha Detached dwelling lot frontages - minimum 12.0 metres 1 - 0 - minimum lO.O metres - 0 - 17 Semi-detached building lot frontage - minimum 15.2 metres 74 - 52 Revised Plan (Attachment 3) 12.5 ha 4.25 ha 6.03 ha 0.07 ha 1.48 ha 17 52 Report to Council PD 38-02 Subject: Draft Plan of Subdivision Application S-P-2001-06 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 21/01 Date: July 19, 2002 Page 3 78 2.0 Infornmtion Meeting A Public Information Meeting for the subject applications was held on February 21, 2002. Information Report No. 07-02, which summarizes the applicant's original proposal and outlines the issues and comments identified to that date through circulation of the application, was prepared for that meeting. The text of the Information Report is provided for reference (see Attachment ;-4). At the Public Information Meeting, one area resident, John Liska, representing the Whites Grove Community Association commented on the applicant's proposal. Comments included: · increased traffic and related safety for children; · stormwater management for the site', · lack of sidewalks in the area; · impact on the subdivisions in the area; · possible increased vehicle traffic on Amaretto Avenue and Whisky Gate in order to by- pass the traffic lights at Finch Avenue and Whites Road; · construction impacts; and, · impacts the proposed subdivision will have on the forested environment. Minutes of the February 21, 2002 Statutory Public information Meeting are provided for reference (see Attachment #5). 2.1 Public Comment Prior to the public meeting no comments were received from area residents. Since the public meeting only one public comment has been received. lan Davids·n, 647 Cognac Crescent - questioned if sidewalks will be constructed between Amaretto Avenue north to the new subdivision: whether the developer would be responsible for the construction of this side~valk: and whether the rail crossing will be put in at Rosebank Road and CP Rail be instructed not to blow the horn at level crossings (see Attachment #6). 2.2 Comments from Other A~encies The following agencies have advised they have no objection to the subject applications provided certain conditions/requirements are addressed. · · · Vendian Connections (see Attachment =7 ). Canada Post (see Attachment #8). Bell Canada (see Attachment #9). Enbridge Consumers Gas (see Attachment -' 10). Durham District School Board has advised that approximately 75 elementary students could be generated by the development, that these students will be accommodated within existing school facilities and therefore, have no objection to the application (see Attachment #11). Durham Catholic District School Board has advised that the proposed development is within the catchment area of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School and the projected student ,yield will be 30 students and therefore, have no objection to the application (see Attachment # 12). Report to Council PD 38-02 Subject: Draft Plan of Subdivision Application S-P-2001-06 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 21/01 Date: July 19. 2002 Page 4 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has advised that they cannot support the applications at this time as they have major concerns that have not yet been resolved. TRCA note that the proposed subdivision does not meet TRCA policy under the Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program. Specifically TRCA has concern with the ecological and hydrological impacts both on the subject property, and the surrounding area. (see Attachment #13). Region of Durham Planning Department has not yet provided any comments on the applications. It is noted that the Durham Regional Official Plan designates the subject lands as Living Area, where development is intended to be predominantly for housing purposes. The draft plan appears to be in proximity to lands designated as Open Space Linkages, which recognizes the Rouge-Duffins Corridor. It is anticipated that if this application is approved, matters related to Regional servicing and financing will be addressed in a required agreement between the developer and the Region. The developer will be required to provide the appropriate water services and sanitary services to subject property. 2.3 Comments from City Departments The Municipal Property & Engineering Section has advised of the following on the original application: additional design detail is required to review the centre median proposed as well as the road allowance width; · the proposed park block needs to be large enough to accommodate a playground; · questions if a walkway connection is required to access adjacent lands; and, · stormwater matters must be addressed (see Attachment # 14). On the circulation of the revised draft plan, clarification was provided with respect to the size of the park block. The proposed 0.07 hectare block is too small to accommodate playground equipment. The proposed park block should be increased in size to 0.15 hectare. Therefore the draft plan should be revised prior to the issuance of conditions of draft plan approval that provides for a park block of 0.15 hectare that backs onto the open space block that is adjacent to Whites Road. A park block of 0.15 hectares is only 2.4 percent of the developable land of the draft plan, which is still short of the 5 percent parkland dedication requirement by 2.6 percent. The Development Control Section has advised of the following: · The technical report submitted in support of the application have been reviewed and technical comments are provided on the reports (see Attachment # 15). 3.0 Discussion 3.1 Deferral 36 In 1997, Council considered Planning Report No. 22/97 on the "Whites Road North Urban Study- Staff Recommended Land Uses". On August 5, 1997 Council passed the following resolution: That Council adopt "Proposed Modification No. 22 to the Council adopted Pickering Official Plan" for lands within the Whites Road north urban study Area, as set out in Appendix No. I to Planning Report No. 22/97; and Report to Council PD 38-02 Subject: Draft Plan of Subdivision Application S-P-2001-06 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 21/01 Date: July 19, 2002 Page 5 That council adopt "Possible Modification No. 23 to the Council adopted Pickering Official Plan" for lands beyond the Whites Road north Urban Study .Area, as set out in Appendix No. II to Planning Report No. 22/97. and request the Region of Durhan~ to modify the Picketing official Plan accordingly. The aforementioned Modifications No. 22 and 23 related to land use designation in the area around Whites Road, north of Finch Avenue. including the lands subject to the subject applications. The land use designations for the lands on the east side of Whites Road have been resolved. The unresolved matter that is subject to Deferral 36 relates to the land use designation on the subject lands. Modifications No. 22 and 23 designated the subject lands (,'rbatz Residential - Low DensiO' Area and Ope~z Space &stem - Natural Areas. The residential designation was shown on the southern portion of the subject lands. At the time the modifications were forwarded to the Region, it was determined by the Region that there was insufficient background information to process the modification and that additional field work and background information would be required prior to concluding a position on the modifications. It was considered that when specific development application were submitted, the required field work and background information would be undertaken in sufficient detail to resolve the land use designations, and then the Official Plan modifications could be finalized and brought into effect, The applicant submitted various technical reports with the submission of the subject applications. Despite TRCA's concerns with the extent of the proposed residential development the applicant's consultants have provided opinions and recommendations that provide justification for the proposed limits of development that in their opinion is reasonable and appropriate for the subject lands. The applicant's consultants established their position based on Council's previous position. It is therefore, recommended that the Region of Durham be requested to resolve Deferral 36 to the Pickering Official Plan based on the subject applications and the background information that was submitted in support of the applications. This would result in lands use designations that are based on the subject draft plan. TRCA can continue to pursue it's interest through resolution of Deferral 36. 3.2 Subdivision Design Considerations The overall subdivision design is based on the premise that half of the overall property is developable. Therefore, the subdivision design has been laid out by accommodating developable land in southern portion of the property with open space lands to the west, north, and east. Half of the property is proposed to remain as open space lands. The applicant's consultants have advised that lands that are to remain as open space have a higher environmental constraint than the proposed developable land. The proposed subdivision is an isolated plan that will not connect with any other developable land due to the surrounding land uses. Hydro transmission towers encumber lands to the south. Lands to the west are wooded lands. These lands are designated as Open Space &'stem - Natural Areas and are not developable. A sen'icing corridor for the York Durham Sanitary Sewer and the St. Lawrence and Hudson (formerly C. P.) Railways north of the subject property restrict any development in a northern direction. The resulting subdivision design, as submitted by the developer, proposes a "P"-shaped road with all dwelling units accessing and fronting onto this new municipal road. The draft plan proposes a mix of unit types, including detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings and street townhouses. All units located on the outside of the new street will back onto open space lands. A small parkette is proposed in the south-east corner of the draft plan. A walkway/maintenance access is proposed between lots 14 and 15 in the western portion of the draft plan. Report to Council PD 38-02 Subject: Draft Plan of Subdivision Application S-P-2001-06 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 21/01 Date: July 19, 2002 Page 6 The applicant's revision to the subdivision dealt mainly with reconfiguration of the unit types. However, the unit yield did not change, and remains at 149 dwelling units. The revision did not change the overall "foot-print" of the lands that are proposed to be developed. The reverse lot frontages and the noise attenuation fences will be appropriately separated and buffered from Whites Road by the open space block (Block B). The subdivision design incorporates 6.03 hectares of land as open space in two blocks (Blocks A and B). This portion of the draft plan is currently vegetated and will remain in a natural state, although some rehabilitation of this area may be required. These blocks have been interpreted by the subdivider as corresponding to the lands that are proposed to be designated as Open Space System - Natural Areas in the Official Plan. These lands are not developable and the conveyance of these lands to a public authority does not constitute conveyance of parkland under Section 42(1) of the Planning Act. 3.3 Urban Design Considerations The development of the proposed detached dwelling and semi-detached dwellings on small lots must be carefully planned and controlled to avoid a monotonous streetscape, minimize the negative affects of garage projections at the front of the houses and reduce lot access conflicts. These potential problems can be mitigated through the application of good urban design techniques. The modulation of front yard depths and eliminating garage projections beyond the main walls of dwellings can visually improve a streetscape. Where lot depths and ~vidths permit, house designs can be chosen that eliminate full garage projections. Incorporating habitable floor space above garage extensions or the use of hip roofs on the garage extensions also improve the streetscape. The twinning of driveways provides for increased curb space for visitor parking, reduces lot access conflicts and the amount of driveway asphalt in front yards and may facilitate the planting of trees. In considering a streetscape, the design element that contributes the most to the appearance of the dwelling is how the garage is treated. This includes both the projection of the garage and the width of the garage/garage door. The width of the garage/garage door also relates to the amount of asphalt/driveway in the front yard. On plans of subdivisions that incorporate small lots (having a lot frontage of 10 metres or less), front yards are compromised when the driveway takes on a high priority due to its size. In this subdivision, the majority of the dwellings will have a lot frontage of 10.0 metres or less. If a two-car garage was permitted, the result would be that almost 2/3 of the front yard would be driveway. Furthermore, with a two-car garage on a 10.0 metre wide lot, there is not enough room left on the main wall of the house to accommodate both a front door and a front window that both face the street. Therefore, it is recommended that the width of the garage and garage door be controlled in the architectural design statement. Based on the forgoing, this Department recommends that prior to the execution of the subdivision agreement and/or the issuance of any model home permits, the applicant prepare a report to the satisfaction of the Director, Planning & Development, outlining siting and architectural design objectives for the draft plan of subdivision that includes streetscape/architectural guidelines. These guidelines will include restriction of garage projections, garage width and model types at certain locations as outlined in Section 2.3.12 of Appendix I of this report. 3.4 Appropriateness of the Proposed Development The proposed development boundaries are generally based on the applicant's interpretation of the location of the Urban Residential - Low Density Area designation as reflected in Modifications No. 22 and 23 to the Picketing Official Plan that was adopted be City Council. Report to Council PD 38-02 Subject: Draft Plan of Subdivision Application S-P-2001-06 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 21/01 Date: July 19, 2002 Page 7 83 The precise boundaries of the proposed development result from the recommendations of the detailed environmental, hydrogeological and engineenng studies prepared by the applicant's consultants. Certain site constraints were identified in these studies and were taken into account in the design of the subdivision. The draft plan proposes a density of 35 units per hectare. This exceeds the permitted upper limit of Urban Residential - Low Density Area designation, which permits a maximum limit of up to and including 30 units per hectare. However, the Amberlea Neighbourhood policies provide additional opportunities for the development of the subject lands, including the option of residential density of up to 80 units per hectare if the resulting development forn~ demonstrates that the size characteristics and constraints are better addressed. The applicant contends that the proposed design satisfies these policies in that a significant amount of land in the draft plan is proposed for open space and will remain in its natural state. 3.5 Zoning Requirements The applicant has requested zoning that will implement the draft plan and requirements similar to the zoning that has been applied to similar developments in the City. This would include appropriate set backs and building performance standards that are typical of development on lots similar to the proposed devclopment. It is anticipated that the amending zoning by-lax~ will be brought forward to Council after the appropriate resolution of Deferral 36 of the Official Plan, the issuance of the conditions of draft approval of the subdivision and the submission of an acceptable draft 40M plan. 3.6 Technical Matters Fencing The subject draft plan will require the perimeter of the residential lots to be fenced. A noise attenuation fence is required along the entire eastern boundary of the lots, including wrap-a-rounds on the corner lots. The southern perimeter, excluding the lots that have noise attenuation fences, will require an appropriate fence separating the residential lots from the Hydro corridor. All lots that back onto open space Block A will require chain link fencing along the rear property lines. Prior to the installation of the permanent fence, a temporary construction fence will be erected and maintained. Conditions of Approval recommended in Appendix I to this Report include provisions to ensure that both temporary and permanent fencing will be installed around the subject lands. Subdivision Agreement A future subdivision agreement between the City and the owner of the lands `,','ill be required to ensure that all matters of interest to the Git,,' arc protected. This required agTeement, and several other development implementation matters, are incorporated into the recommended conditions of approval for this proposal found in Appendix I to this Report. Parkland The draft plan proposes the conveyance of a 0.07 hectare block { Block D) for park purposes. The draft plan should be revised to increase the park block to 0.15 hectares. However, five (5) percent of the developable land (6.22 hectares) of the draft plan is 0.31 hectare. Therefore, there is a shortfall of 0.16 hectares. The Git>' will accept cash-in lieu from the subdivider for this shortfall in order to satisl\' Section 42(1) of the Planning Act. 84 Report to Council PD 38-02 Subject: Draft Plan of Subdivision Application S-P-2001-06 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 21/01 Date: July 19, 2002 Page 8 Edge Management/Open Space Restoration An edge management plan and an open space restoration plan will be required for Blocks A and B. As part of the detailed design for the draft plan the impact of the development will have to be assessed with regard to impact on vegetation, surface hydrology, and ground water. This may result in the placement of topsoil, planting of appropriate native species and the removal of dead or declining trees. The restoration plan along with the detail stormwater management plan will also have to address the drainage swale that flowed through this area. Sidewalks As part of the development of the draft plan the safe movements of pedestrians has to be considered. Sidewalks are required internal to the subdivision as well as on the perimeter of the subdivision. A standard sidewalk is required along the Whites Road frontage of the draft plan from Street "A", southerly to the southern property line of the draft plan. A temporary sidewalk is required to be constructed from the termination of the sidewalk mentioned above to the existing sidewalk that terminates along Whites Road, just north of Amaretto Avenue. 3.7 Conditions of Draft Approval While the specifics of the TRCA's and the Region of Durham's conditions of approval for this draft plan are not known at this time, no conditions of draft approval will be issued by the City until the appropriate conditions of approval are received and incorporated into the formal conditions of draft plan approval. Further, no conditions of draft approval will be issued until Deferral 36 has been appropriately resolved. 4.0 Applicant's Comments The applicant has advised that they concur with the recommendations of this report. Report to Council PD 38-02 Subject: Draft Plan of SubdMsion Application S-P-2001-00 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 21 01 Date: July 19, 2002 Page 9 8 5 APPENDICES' APPENDIX I: APPENDIX II: Recommended Conditions of Approval for SP-2001-02 Recommended Conditions of Approval for A 09 01 ATTACHMENTS: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Property Location Map Applicant's Original Submitted Plan Applicant's Revised Submitted Plan information Report No. 07-02 Minutes of the February 21, 2001 Statutory Public Meeting Resident Comment -Ian Davidson, 647 Cognac Crescent Agency Comment - Veridian Connections Agency Comment - Canada Post Agency Comment - Bell Canada Agency Comment - Enbridge Consumers Gas Agency Comment - Durham District School Board Agency Comment - Durhana Catholic School Board Agency Comment - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Staff Comment - Municipal Property & Engineering Staff Comment - Development Control Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed by: Ross Pym, MCIP, RPP ~ ' Principal Planner - Development Review Catherine Rose Manager, Policy RP/jf Attachments Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Neil C~C.[P, RPP Director, ~/larrfiing & Development Recommended for the consideration of Pickenng City Council Thomas J. Quinn. Chief Administrative Officer APPENDIX I TO REPORT NUMBER PD 38-02 RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR DRAFT PLANS OF SUBDIVISION SP-2001-06 RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION SP-2001-06 1.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS 1.1 That this recommendation apply to the revised draft plan prepared by Alcorn & Associates Limited. dated of June 12, 2002 /Drawing = 032-DP13). for Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2001-06 Submitted by' Alcorn & Associates Limited, on behalf of E. and E. Taylor, on lands being Part of Lots 29, Concession 2, City of Pickering, to permit the development of 17 lots for detached dwellings. 52 semi-detached lots for 104 semi-detached dwellings, 4 blocks for 28 street townhouse dwelling units, open space blocks, a park block and a road widening block subject to the comments contained in the report of the Director, Planning & Development Department, report number PD 38-02 regarding the size of the park block. 2.0 PRIOR TO THE REGISTRATION OF THE PLAN: 2.1.1 That the owners submit a Draft 40M-Plan to be approved by the City Planning & Development Department. 2.1.2 That the implementing by-law for Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 09/01 become final and binding. That the owner enter into a subdivision agreement with and to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering to ensure the fulfillment of the City's requirements, financial and other, vise. which shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following: 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 Storm Drainao~e (a) satisfaction of the Director, Planning & Development Department respecting a stormwater drainage and management system to serx'ice all the lands in the subdivision, and an,,,' provisions regarding easements: (b) satisfaction of the Director, Planning & Development Department for contributions for down stream stormwater management works. Grading Control and Soils (a) satisfaction of the Director, Planning & Development Department respecting submission and approval of a ~ading and control plan; (b) satisfaction of the Director, Planning and Development Department respecting the submission and approval of a geotechnical soils analysis. Road Allowances (a) satisfaction of the Director, Planning & Development Department respecting construction of internal roads with curbs, stoma sewers, sidewalks and boulevard designs to maximize front vard space without impeding sen'ices or the safe operation of the streets: and, (b) that all streets be named to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering. Sidewalks (a) that the owner construct a sidewalk along the outside lots blocks of Street 'A' to the satisfaction of the Director, Planning & Development Department; (b) that the owner construct a sidewalk along Whites Road from Street "A" to the southern limit of the draft plan; (c) that the owner construct a temporary sidewalk along Whites Road from the southern limit of the draft plan connecting to the exiting sidewalk north of Amaretto Avenue. 2.3.5 2.3.6 2.3.7 Construction / Installation of City Works & Services (a) satisfaction of the City respecting arrangements for the provision of all services required by the City; (b) satisfaction of the appropriate authorities respecting arrangements for the provision of underground wiring, street lighting, cable television, natural gas and other similar services; (c) that the cost of any relocation, extension, alteration or extraordinary maintenance of existing services necessitated by this development shall be the responsibility of the subdivider; (d) that if during the detailed review of engineering drawings, it is determined that the walkway/maintenance access as show between lots 14 and 15 is not required, it be deleted and the lands be incorporated in the abutting lots; (e) that if during the detailed review of engineering drawings, it is determined that a walkway/emergency access is required from Block D (the park block) to Whites Road, an appropriate block be shown on the draft 40M plan and it be design and constructed by the owner all at no cost to the City. Dedications / Transfers / Conveyances (a) the dedication of all road allowances with the proper comer roundings and sight triangles to the City; (b) that the owner convey to the City in a form satisfactory to the City and at no costs to the City: (i) (ii) (iii) Block D, being a park block; any easements as required; and, any reserves as required by the City. (f') that the subdivider convey any easement to any utility to facilitate the installation of their services in a location(s) to the satisfaction of the City and the utility. (g) that the owner convey to an appropriate public authority Blocks A and B, in a form satisfactory to the appropriate public authority and at no costs. Construction Manaeement Plan (a) that the owners make satisfactory arrangements with the City respecting a construction management plan, such Plan to contain, among other things: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) details of erosion and sedimentation controls during all phases of constTuction and provide maintenance requirements to maintain these controls; addressing the parking of vehicles and the storage of construction and building materials during servicing and house construction, and ensuring that such locations will not impede the flow of traffic or emergency vehicles on either existing streets or the proposed public street; ensurance that the City's Noise By-law will be adhered to and that all contractors, trades and suppliers are advised of this By-law; the provision of mud and dust control on all roads within and adjacent to the site; type and timing of construction fencing; location of construction trailers. 2.3.8 Development Charges {a) satisfaction of the City financially with respect to the Development Charges Act. 2.3.9 Coordinated Development (a) satisfaction of the City with respect to arrangements necessary to provide for co-ordination of services and roads with adjacent lands and any phasing of development that ma,,,' be required. 2.3.10 Fencing {a) satisfaction of the City with respect to the provision of temporary fencing around the entire perimeter of the subject lands dunng construction, prior to the commencement of any works; (b) satisfaction of the City with respect to the provision of a chain link fence or wood privacy fence along the southern perimeter of the subject property were there is not a need for a noise attenuation fence; satisfaction of the City with respect to the provision of noise attenuation fencing as per a noise report approved by the City of Pickering. (d) satisfaction of the City with respect to the provision of chain link fencing along the rear of all lots or residential blocks that abut Block A. 2.3.11 Street Tree Plantin2 (a) the submission of a street tree planting plan to the satisfaction of the City. 2.3.12 Desi.km Planning (a) the satisfaction of the Director, Planning & Development Department respecting a report outlining siting and architectural desibm objectives for the development, and the submission of site plans and architectural drawings identifying how each unit meets the objectives of the report, prior to the issuance of an',' building permit for the construction of a residential unit on the lands: (b) the report outlining siting and architectural design objectives for the development must address building envelopes, house designs, siting, upgraded side/flankage elevations at entry, and streetscapes as well as garage designs, locations, massing, width, and projection from the main dwelling; (c) the report outlining siting and architectural design objectives for the development must place special emphasis on the model to be built on lots that have a front lot line at street line, of 10.0 metres or less, and models on these lots will have restrictions on garage width; (e) the report outlining siting and architectural design objectives for the development must address driveway placement and curb cut location on the proposed public road to ensure adequate room is maintained to accommodate street furniture and boulevard landscaping; (f) that the owner satis~' the City respecting the provision of appropriate aesthetic details and design of all boundaD' fencing and noise attenuation fencing. 2.3.13 Noise Attenuation (a) that the owners satisfy the requirements of the Ministry of the Environment regarding the approval of a noise study recommending noise control features satisfactory to the Region of Durham, and the City of Picketing. -4- 2.3.14 Engineering Drawings (a) that the owner satisfy the City respecting the submission of appropriate engineering drawings that detail, among other things, City services, roads, storm sewers, sidewalks, lot grading, streetlights, fencing and tree planting, and financially-secure such works. (b) that the engineering plans be co-ordinated with the architectural design objectives and further the engineering plans shall co-ordinate the driveway width, street hardware and street trees in order to ensure that conflicts do not exist, asphalt is minimized and street trees are accommodated. 2.3.15 Other Approval Agencies (a) that the subdivider satisfy all the requirements, financial and otherwise, of the Region of Durham: (b) that the subdivider satisfy all the requirements, financial and otherwise of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; and, (c) that any approvals which are required from the Region of Durham or the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for the development of this plan be obtained by the subdivider, and upon request written confirmation be provided to the City of Picketing as verification of these approvals. 2.3.16 Parkland Dedication (a) that the subdivider provide to the City a park block of 0.15 hectares in size and provide the City cash-in-lieu to satisfy the shortfall of parkland dedications, to the satisfaction of the Director, Planning & Development, in order to satisfy Section 42(1) of the Planning Act. 2.3.17 Edge Management (a) that the subdivider provide an edge management plan, to the satisfaction of the of the Director, Planning & Development Department, such Plan to contain, among other things: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) an identification of all hazard trees located at the edge of the property to be removed prior to the initiation of works on the site; protection hoarding as required during the construction process; grading details which confirm that the root zone on the adjacent vegetated areas will be protected; plans for the edge planting adjacent to rear lots; the planting of trees/landscaped stock as per the approved plan. (a) ~b) APPENDIX I1 TO REPORT NUMBER PD 38-02 RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 21/01 (i) minimum (ii) minimum (iii)minimum (ix,)minimum (v) minimum side' (vi) minimum That the implementing zoning by-law: permit the establishment of detached dwellings in accordance with the following provisions: lot area of 250 square metres: lot frontage of 10.0 metres: front yard depth of 4.5 metres: rear yard depth of 7.5 metres: side yard width of 1.2 metres on one side and 0.6 metres on the other (vii) (viii) (ix) (xi) (xii) (xiii) flankage side yard width of 2.7 metres: maximum building height of 12.0 metres; mimmum gross floor area of 100 square metres: maximum of one dwelling unit per lot: maximum lot coverage of 48 percent: mimmum one private garage per lot. any vehicular entrance of which shall be located not less than 6.0 metres from the front lot line and not less than 6.0 metres from any side lot line immediately adjoining a street or abutting on a reserve on the opposite side of which is a street: wall containing the main entrance to the dwelling unit, except where a covered and unenclosed porch or verandah extends a minimum of 1.8 metres from the wall containing the main entrance to the dx~ elling unit. no part of no part of any private garage shall extend more that 3.0 metres beyond the wall containing the main entrance to the dwelling unit; or where a covered and unenclosed porch or verandah extends a minimum of 2.0 metres from the wall containing the main entrance to the dwelling unit and where second story habitable floor space located above the garage is set back no more than 2.5 metres beyond the vehicular entrance of an attached private garage, no part of any attached private garage shall extend more than 6.0 metres beyond the wall containing the main entrance to the dwelling unit. uncovered steps and platforms not exceeding 2.0 metres in height shall be permitted to project a maximum of 1.5 metres into a required rear yard. permit the establishment of semi-detached dwellings in accordance with the following provisions: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x) (xi) (xii) minimum lot area of 205 square metres: minimum lot frontage of 7.5 metres; minimum front yard depth of 4.5 metres: minimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres; minimum side yard width of 1.2 metres on one side and 0.0 metres where dwelling on adjacent lot is attached: minimum flankage side vard width of 2.7 metres: maximum building height of 12.0 metres: minimum gross floor area of 100 square metres: maximum of one dwelling unit per lot: maximum lot coverage of 50 percent: minimum one private garage per lot, any vehicular entrance of which shall be located not less than 6.0 metres from the front lot line and not less than 6.0 metres from any side lot line immediately adjoining a street or abutting on a reserve on the opposite side of which is a street', maximum projection of the garage front entrance from the wall containing the main entrance to the dwelling unit shall not exceed 2.5 metres in length, whether or not such garage has a second storey, except where a covered and unenclosed porch or verandah extends a minimum of 1.8 metres from the wall containing the main entrance to the dxvelling unit. in which case no part of any attached private garage shall extend more than 3.0 metres beyond the wall containing the main entrance to the dwelling unit; 92 -2- (xiii) uncovered steps and platforms not exceeding 2.0 metres in height shall be permitted to project a maximum of 1.5 metres into a required rear yard. (c) permit the establishment of street townhouse dwellings in accordance with the following provisions: (vi) {vii) (viii) (ix) (x) (xii) (i) minimum lot area of 180 square metres; (ii) minimum lot frontage of 6.0 metres; (iii)minimum front yard depth of 4.5 metres; (iv) minimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres; (v) minimum side yard width of 1.2 metres on one side and on the side where dwellings on adjacent lots are attached, no side yard is required, provided any wall other than the common wall that is on the side of the lot upon which the dwellings are attached, shall be set back from the lot line separating such lots as follows: A 1.2 metres measured perpendicularly to such side lot line if no side yard is provided on the abutting lot; or B 0.6 metres measured perpendicularly to such side lot line ifa side yard is provided on the abutting lot. minimum flankage side yard width of 2.7 metres; maximum building height of 12.0 metres; minimum gross floor area of 100 square metres; maximum of one dwelling unit per lot; minimum one private garage per lot, any vehicular entrance of which shall be located not less than 6.0 metres from the front lot line and not less than 6.0 metres from any side lot line immediately adjoining a street or abutting on a reserve on the opposite side of which is a street; (xi) wall containing the main entrance to the dwelling unit, except where a covered and unenclosed porch or verandah extends a minimum of 1.8 metres from the wall containing the main entrance to the dwelling unit, no part of no part of any private garage shall extend more that 3.0 metres beyond the wall containing the main entrance to the dwelling unit; or where a covered and unenclosed porch or verandah extends a minimum of 2.0 metres from the wall containing the main entrance to the dwelling unit and where second story habitable floor space located above the garage is set back no more than 2.5 metres beyond the vehicular entrance of an attached private garage, no part of any attached private garage shall extend more than 6.0 metres beyond the wall containing the main entrance to the uncovered steps and platforms not exceeding 2.0 metres in height shall be permitted to project a maximum of 1.5 metres into a required rear yard. (d) include appropriate provisions permitting the construction of model homes. /~TTACHMENT ~._ -'~ TO R~.PORT # PD ,:'- .,, ~- ~ <~ Ci~ of Pickering Planning & Development Depa~ment PROPER~ DESCRIPTION PART OF LOT 29, CONCESSION 2 OWNER E. AND E. TAYLOR ~ DATE JAN 23, 2002 j D~AWN BY RC APPLICATION No. SP-2001-06 SCALE 1:7500 CHECKED BY R~ FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY PN-11 PA- II1 II1 ATTACHMENT# '~--_ TO REPORT # PD .~- (~'~_ Original Draft Plan of Subdivision - dated July 11, 2001 INFORMATION COMPILED FROM APPLICANTS' SUBMITTED PLAN SP-2001-06 E. AND E. TAYLOR Re~Identiol Subdivision THIS MAP WAS PRODUCED I~Y THE CITY OF PICKERINO PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICES, JANUARY 23, 20(}2. ATTAOHMEITT f .... '~ ~- ,,TO REPORT f PD :ES ~ - 0 ;,2... ,, Revised Draft Plan of Subdivision - dated June 12, 2002 INFORMATION COMPILED FROM APPLICANT'S REVISED SUBMITTED PLAN E. TAYLOR SP-2001-06 Open Space 8lock A 5.40 ha. Residential Subdivision '% Hydro Electric T~ lRsm~ss,or~ Co;r~dor Schedule of Land Use ResidendaJ Streets (790m) Open Space (Blocks A & 13) Road Widening (Block C) Park (Block D} TOTAL 4.25 ha. 35%0 1.48 ha. I2% 6.03 ha. 0.42 ha, 2.5~ 0.07 ha. 0.5% 12.25 ha. 100% Single Detached Semi-Detached Sweet Townhous~s TOTAL 17 units ! 04 units 28 units 149 units ?~/$ /qA.P WAS PRODUCED BY r/4E CID' OF ?ICKE.~ING PLAN/i/NC & DEI4ZLOP. UEIVI' DEPAI?IMENI;, /NFORM,~lTON &SUp, OORI- JUL Y 22, 2002. 963 ATTACHMENT REPORT ,~ PD .TO PICKERING INFORMATION REPORT NO. 07-02 FOR PUBLIC INFORSIATION MEETING OF February 21, 2002 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC MEETING REQUIREMENTS OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13 SUBJECT: Resolution of Deferral 36 to the Pickering Official Plan Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2001-06 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 21/01 Alcorn & Associates Limited on behalf of E. and E. Taylor Part of Lot 29, Concession 2 (West side of Whites Road, north of Finch Avenue) City of Pickering 1.0 2.0 PROPERTY LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION the subject lands are located on the west side of Whites Road, north of Finch Avenue between the hydro corridor and the railroad tracks; a property location map is provided for reference (see Attachment #1); the property is currently vacant of any buildings or structures; the majority of the subject lands are currently forested; the site's topography is relatively flat with a slight slope from the northwest to the southeast; there is a drainage swale that runs through the property from the north to the southeast; surrounding land uses are: north - York-Durham sewer corridor and CPR rail line; south - Gatineau Hydro corridor; east - one small residential property at the northeast comer of the subdivision; - on the opposite side of Whites Road is an open space block and a residential subdivision; west - vacant land with forest cover. APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL Alcom & Associates Limited on behalf of the owner, have submitted an application for approval of a draft plan of subdivision and an application to amend the zoning by-law in order to implement the proposed draft plan; the applicant is also requesting that the land use designation for the subject lands be established through the resolution of Deferral 36 to the Pickering Official Plan; the applicant's proposed subdivision plan is provided for reference (see Attachment #2); the draft plan proposes the creation of one new "P-loop" shaped municipal streets, extending west from Whites Road; the new street is proposed to intersect Whites Road at the existing intersection of Craighurst Court and Whites Road; half of the subject lands are proposed to remain as open-space; an existing drainage swale, that is to remain, bisects the subject lands and has resulted in the proposed residential area being set back over 42 metres from Whites Road; the applicant proposes residential lots next to the hydro corridor on the south side of the draft plan; a small park is proposed in the southeast corner of the draft plan; Information Report No. 07-02 A'~A~H,.,Er'~T # -- TO Page 2 9;' the following chart outlines the proposed development detail: Details of the Draft Plan Total area of draft plan Area proposed for residential development Open space blocks Park block New road Road widening block Number of single detached dwelling lots Number of senti-detached building lots Number of semi-detached dwelling units Total dwelling units Net residential density -- 12.5 hectares -- 4.25 hectares -- 6.03 hectares -- 0.07 hectares -- 1.48 hectares -- ().42 hectares -- 1 -- 74 -- 14S -- 149 35 units per hectare. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING Durham Regional Official Plan designates the subject lands as Living .4rea, where development is intended to be predominantly for housing purposes; lands in the vicinity of the subject property are also identified as Open Bt;acc Linkages which recognizes an east-west ecological linkage known as the Rouge-Duffins Corridor; Whites Road is designated as a Type .4 Arterial Roc,l where it abuts the subject property; the proposal appears to conform to these designations: Picketing Official Plan Deferral 36 in March 1997, the Council adopted Official Plan designation for the subject land was Open Space -Natural Area and Urban Stz..(~' .4rea; in August 1997, Council, following receipt of Whites Road North Area Urban Study, adopted modifications 22 and 23 to the Picketing Official Plan affecting these lands; the modifications proposed the establishment of Open S~xicc - Natural Area and Urban Residential Area - Low Dens:ri' .4re~ on the subject lands; the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) did not support the modifications and requested further detailed information about the subject lands; in September 1997, Regional Council deferred consideration of the land use designation for the subject lands and established Deferral 36; it was understood that through subdivision and rezoning applications and the required supporting reports, the additional information required by TRCA would be submitted in order to resolve the outstanding issues of Deferral 36: Other Policies modification 22 and 23 of the Pickenng Official Plan proposes the establishment of Urban Residential ,4rea - Lo~ Denszn' .4rco and Opo, Spaco - ~\kmo'al ,4rea designations for the subject lands: permissible uses within the (~)'ban Residential .4rea - Lo~ Dens:ri' ,4rea designation include residential uses. including both single detached dwellings units and sen'fi-detached dwelling units: the proposal is within the Amberlea Neighbourhood of the Picketing Official Plan; the Plan establishes a maximum density range for the low density residential development designation of up to and including 30 units per net hectare; however, the Amberlea Neighbourhood plan provides somc additional policies for the development of the subject lands including the option of residential density of up to 80 units per hectare if the resulting development form demonstrates that the size characteristics and constraints are better addressed: Information Report No. 07-02 /~TTACH[:ENT ~¢ H TO ~?0,='r .~. r~p '~-(?_ _ Page 3 3.3 the proposed development would provide a net site density of approximately 35 units per hectare (based on the potential 149 dwelling units being developed on approximately 4.25 hectares of land); the lands that are proposed to be designated Open Space - Natural Area represent land that are within and / or abut the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor; permissible uses within land designated Open Space - Natural Area include conservation, environmental protection, restoration and passive recreation; - Schedule II of the Picketing Official Plan - Transportation S. vstems designates Whites Road where it abuts the draft plan as a Type A Arterial Road; - Yy~e A Arterial Roads are the highest order arterial road that are designed to carry large volumes of traffic at moderate to high speed and have access restrictions; - the proposed new public streets serving the proposed development would function as Local Road; - section 11.13(c) of the Official Plan requires new public roads intersections on Whites Road north of the Ontario Hydro corridor is provided to the satisfaction of the Region of Durham; section 11.13(d) of the Official Plan provides development gnidelines for the subject lands that encourages a development form that takes advantage of the small, isolated pockets of land in close proximity to a Type 'A' arterial road, and minimizes the impact of development on the area's natural features and functions; and, ensure that new roads connecting to Whites Road are designed in a manner that minimizes impacts on the area's natural features and functions, and intersects with Whites Road at locations that do not prejudice the future construction of a Whites Road/C.P. rail line overpass; - Schedule III of the Picketing Official Plan - Resource Management designates lands to the north, west and south of the subject property as Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor; - section 10.17 of the Official Plan clarifies that the boundary of the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor coincides with the boundary of the Open Space - Natural Areas designation; this section of the plan also requires an Environmental Report to address setbacks, buffers, edge management and stormwater: - in accordance with Official Plan policies, an environmental report has been submitted; - the subject applications will be assessed against the policies and provisions of the Picketing Official Plan during the further processing of the applications; Zoning By-law 3036. as amended - the subject lands are currently zoned "A" - Rural Agriculture Zone, by Zoning By-law 3036, as amended; - the existing zoning permits a range of agricultural uses, one detached dwelling, some recreational and community institutional uses, and selected agricultural commercial uses; - an amendment to the zoning by-law is required to allow the development of the proposed draft plan of subdivision. 4.0 4.1 4.2 RESULTS OF CIRCULATION (See Attachments #3 to #9) Resident Comments no resident comments have been received to-date. Agency Comments Veridian Connections - has no objection to the proposed development and requests a number of technical requirements if the application is approved (see Attachment #3); Information Report No. 07-02 ~ g ATTACH~,~E/'IT ~ ~ ~ TO Page 4 4.3 Canada Post - requests conditions of' draft approval be imposed on their behalf regarding the location and installation of a temporary and permanent Community Ylailbox, and required sidewalk, boulevard and curb works serving the mailbox (see Attachment Bell Canada - requests conditions of draft approval be imposed on their behalf addressing the location and installation of underground servicing (see Attachment #5); Enbridge Consumers Gas requests conditions of draft approval be imposed on their behalf addressing utility distribution plans and the installation of gas lines (see Attachment ~6); Durham District School Board advises that they have no objection to the applications. that approximately 75 elementary students could be generated by the proposed development and these students will be accommodated within existing school facilities tsee Attachment ,57); Durham Catholic District School Board - advises that they have no objection to the applications, that approximately 30 students could be generated by the proposed subdivision, and the development falls within the catchment area of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School (see Attachment =$ ): Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) - advises that the proposed development is within a tableland woodlot: TRCA staff promote the protection of the woodlot features as it serves a significant linkage function and appears to provide a significant habitat function; however, since ~n Environmental Impact Study has been submitted TRCA staff will be reviewing the study prior to providing any detailed comments on the applications (see Attachment =9). Staff Comments 4.3.1 Deferral 36 staff are reviewing, along with other agencies, all the technical reports to ensure the information received in conjunction with the applications for approval of draft plan of subdMsion and rezoning will provide sufficient clarity to resolve Deferral 36; a decision on deferral 36 must be made by Regional Council prior to any decision by the City of Picketing on the subject development applications becoming final; Council's approved modifications 22 and 23 illustrate a different arrangement of open space and residential area than proposed by the development applications; staffwill need to make recommendations to Council on this matter. 4.3.2 4.3.3 Environmental Matters significant environmental matters being reviewed by staff include: · ensuring the integrity of the Rouge-Duffins Wildlife Corridor is not negatively impacted by the proposed development; · reviewing the proposed development to ensure that it will not have a negative impact on the surrounding woodlot or whether any impacts could be appropriately mitigated; · reviewing the impacts on tile x~atercourse and the water budget for the area that will result if the development proceeds in it's current configuration; Other Draft Plan and Rezoning Issues - in reviewing the application to-date, the following other matters have been identified by staff for further review and consideration: · reviewing the appropriateness of the lot frontage mix and proposed dwelling type mix; Information Report No. 07-02 i O0 .'?,TTAOHi,iEI'JT #~ t~ TO ...... (-,,~ Page 5 REPOt] # PD ,"' ~._ reviewing the proposed subdivision design to determine if the development form qualifies for the increased density as permitted by the Official Plan; ensuring that the proposed street, lotting pattern and dwelling designs maintain a high quality residential streetscape; ensuring that the proposed development is compatible with, and sensitive to. surrounding lands; reviewing supporting technical submissions and reports to ensure that adequate information is provided, that technical requirements are met and that the proposed subdivision design does not impact on the abutting properties; further issues may be identified following receipt and review of comments from the circulated departments, agencies and public; 5.0 PROCEDURAL INFORMATION written comments regarding this proposal should be directed to the Planning & Development Department; oral comments may be made at the Public Information Meeting; all comments received will be noted and used as input in a Planning Report prepared by the Planning & Development Department for a subsequent meeting of Council or a Committee of Council; if you wish to be notified of Council's decision regarding either the proposed plan of subdivision or zoning by-law amendment application, you must request such in writing to the City Clerk; if you wish to reserve the option to appeal Council's decision of the proposed zoning by-law amendment application, or Council's decision on the draft plan of subdivision, you must provide comments to the City before Council adopts any by-law or before the City of Pickering issues it's notice of decision for this proposal. 6.0 6.1 6.2 OTHER INFORMATI ON Appendix I list of neighbourhood residents, community associations, agencies and City Departments that have commented on the applications at the time of writing this report; Information Received full scale copies of the Applicant's submitted plan are available for viewing at the offices of the City of Picketing Planning & Development Department; the City of Picketing is in receipt of the listed reports, which contains technical information and recommendations on the proposed subdivision: · Planning Report Taylor Property City of Picketing by Alcorn & Associates Limited, dated October 2001; · Stormwater and Servicing Analyses by Cosburn Patterson Mather Limited, dated October 2001; · Whites Road Property Picketing, Environmental impact Assessment report by ESG International Inc., dated October 2001; · Hydrogeologic Study Proposed Taylor Residential Subdivision by Terraprobe, dated October 10, 2001; the need for updated information and/or addendums to these reports will be determined through the review of the applicant's current proposal; Information Report No. 07-02 A'FFACHV, ENT ~ ~'W' ~ ~ Page 6 6.3 Property Owners the current property owners are Earl and Elizabeth Taylor. Ross P>Tn, MCIP, RPP Principal Planner - Development Review RP/pr Attachments Copy: Director, Planning & Development Department Cathenne Rose Manager. Policy ~,,'?I'ACHMEI~T # '~ TO APPENDIX I TO INFORMATION REPORT NO. 0%02 COMMENTING RESIDENTS AND LANDOWNERS ( 1 ) none to date COMMENTING AGENCIES (2) (3) (4) (6) (7) Veridian Connections Canada Post Bell Canada Enbridge Consumers Gas Durham District School Board Durham Catholic District School Board Toronto and Region Conservation Authority COMMENTING CITY DEPARTMENTS ( 1 ) Planning & Development Department Excerpts from the Statutory Public Information Meeting Minutes Pursuant to the Planning Act Thursday, February 21, 21)t}2 7:00 P.M. Chair: Councillor Holland Thc Manager, Policy, provided an overxiew of' thc reguirements of tile Planning Act and the Ontario Mtmicipal Board respecting this meeting and matters under consideration there at. (VII) RESOLUTION OF DEFERRAI~ 36 TO TIlE P1CKERING OFFICIAL PI~AN DRAFT PLAN OF SUBI)IVISION SP-2001-06 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 21/01 ALCORN & ASSOCIATES LIMITED ON BEHAI~F OF E. & E. TAYLOR PART OF LOT 29, CONCESSION 2 (WEST SIDE OF WHITES ROAD. NORTIt OF F1NCIt AVENUE) Ross Pyro, Principal Planner, Development Rex'iow, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in information Report Randy Alcon~, representing the applicant, advis~:d th'at he is W:csent to answer any questions. John Liska, 700 Amaretto Axe., Whites Groxc Community :Xssoc., statect their concern with respect to building 149 units on 4.25 hectares, increase in traffic, safety of children, pond depth and lack of sidewalks. He further staled their concern that this development will take away f¥om their area and the new development across thc street, He questioned ii' a report on storm water impact on the pond has been submitted. He also questioned ii' Amarcno and Whiskey Gate would be used as a shortcut to Finch to avoid thc lights. Itc stated concern with respect to lane reductions due to construction, debris left from construction and environmental concerns. Randy Alcom, representing the applicant, advised that townhouses are not to be built, only semi- detached, a storm water report has been submitted and no additional storm water will go into the pond, traffic will increase and thc Region will tend to adjusting the lights at the comer of Finch Avenue and Whites Road. }lc further advised that technical reports were submitted to the Plam~ing Department in September. Cathy Rose, Manager, Policy, advised that Inlbnnation Reports are ready for pick up on Friday prior to the Statutory Public intbm~ation Meeting. 10 4 ATTACHMENT ~,. ( £ TO REPORT ~ PD,, *'~' Zi. L.o~-~'v ~ ~-t~ -7~,,~ ~_~. RECEIVED MAR 1 1 2002 CITY OF PICKERING PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ~-I ACHME[i7 ~ / TO VERIDIAN CONNECTIONS DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION' ~VIEW Alcorn & A~socatcs LmUted on Bc/:alf o¢ E, a~.' E Tavtot FA. DDRESSfPLAN: Lot 29, Co~ccsstoa 2 (Whites Road, ~or~ 0£ Fi~c a Avcnuc) Picketing S-P-2001~06 & A 21/01 SUBMISSION DA'i E: _~anuary 30, 2002 '7. I1. 12. Etccmc Sertqc= is available on thc road allowa, uce(s) touching thxs Servicing will be from the cast side of Whites Road. Individual metering for each unit is required. The following standard fixed fee costs ~ill apply (all figures arc appro:~ narc): Service Connection Fee $130.00 per m~it Thc AppLicant must make dzrect applicauoa to the Corpotauon to .~ ~tam specific approval o£ the electrical sermcc arrangements and ~ei,qted ,.~rk fo~ d-ns proiect '~c apphcant is cau~oned that t~ders, con.acts, or work mi~ated prior to obt~g spe~fic appzor ~ '.~ bc subicct to change. Servicing Agreement must bc signcd w/th the Cor~orauo:t m order :. obtain ser%qclng for fins site. All work from the public road alloxt.~ncc to die service entrance and iL.~ mctcm~g arrangem~-nts must comply with the Corporation's rcqm-rements ~nd s?eCtticatxons 'The Applicant ,z'JJ. be requited to grant t~, thc Corporatmn a standard < cuFauon casement, registered on title, for possible route for primary cable through Block B & D Prior to encrg~zmg any new scrVlce, the Applicant shzdl apFI)' to thc C(: ~or~non ~ Customer Calrc Department to open an energy account, Prior to obtaining a building permit, the Apphcant shoE. bv agrszmanr.: >nnrm acceptance of thc terms and conditions of promdmg electrical ser~qce. Whctc cranes or material handling cqmpment or ,x~rkcrs must '~wrk !.r [ roX-!-rnzrv to cXasting overhead Wares, udth the capabiliD- of contact or com-%g u.~:hw, thc 5xr~ts n± approach,. Iae dc*ciopcr/buildcr shah pay all costs for tl~e ternporaW relocation, burial, ot pr-tcction of ~:e ,aircs, or othet ~ction deemed ncccssary by Vet/dian to provid~ for worker safety and the see~anD- oi the etecmca] system Landscaping, specifically trees and shrubs, should be relocated away fror ~ thc Corporation's transformer to avoid interference with equipmen~ access. Lopsided appearance of ~:~q es from trimming may result. Will not attend scheduled City of Picketing DART %[c:-~ng tc, z this devs opment. ?0 'd OISO 619 506 'O!,J a~-Tt, 3HI~,EI'~'T #_ / TO P~gc 2 IrJ~RIDI AN CONNP. CTI'ONS DiEVE. LOPi',~NT APPLICATION REVIEW 13. 14. Vericlian Connections has no objection to thc proposed dev~opmcn:: Please fommrd a copy of first submission civil design so that a preliminary design and estimate can h, ~ completed, All of the above conditions of seine= arc subject to Ontario EnerD, ':i, ,ard (OEB) approval. Technical Representer/ye - [)ave. Bell Telephone 427-9870 Ext. 3233 PP/d[- Rev. Date: November 1, 1999 g0 'd 0l~0 619 506 'ON ×Mi N~IqINHA Nd SI:~l q~N E00~-EI-~! I)ELIVERY PLANNING 1860 NllDLAND AVE 2ND FL. SCARBOROUGH ON 511P 5A1 (416) 285-5385 (T) (416) 285-7624 December 11,2001 Mr. N. Carroll Director of Planning City of Pickering 1 The Esplanade Picketing On L1V 6K7 Dear Mr. CmToll, DEC ! 7_001 . CITY OF PICKERING PICKERING. ONTARIO RE: Application for Approval of a Plan of Subdivision Durham Region File No.: S-P-2001-06 Applicant: Earl and Elizabeth Taylor Lot: 29 Concession: 2 City of Picketing Ref. No.: 66213 Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the above noted application. As a condition of draft approval. Canada Post requires that the owner developer comply with thc tbllowing conditions: - The owner/developer agrees to include on all offers of purchase and sale. a statement which advises the prospective purchaser that mail delivery will be from a designated Community Mailbox. - The owner/developer will be responsible for notif.xqng the purchaser of the exact Community Mailbox locations prior to the closing of any home sale. - The owner/developer will consult with Canada Post Corporation to determine suitable locations for the placement of Community Mailbox and to indicate these locations on the appropriate servicing plans. -The owner/developer will provide the fbllowing tbr each Communitx Mailbox site and include these requirements on the appropriate servicing plans: - An appropriately sized sidewalk section (concrete pad) as per municipal standards, to place the Community Mailboxes on. - Any required walkway across the boulevard, as per municipal standards. DELIVERY PLANNING 1860 MIDLAND AVE 2ND FL. SCARBOROUGH ON M1P 5Al (416) 285-5385 (T) (416) 285-7624 (F) -2- -Any required curb depressions for wheelchair access. The owner/developer further agrees to determine and provide a suitable temporary Community Mailbox location(s), which may be utilized by Canada Post until the curbs, sidewalks and final grading have been completed at the permanent Community Mailbox locations. This will enable Canada Post to provide mail delivery to new residence as soon as the homes are occupied. I trust that this information is sufficient, however, should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me the above number or mailing address. Sincerely, Debbie Greenwood Delivery Planner a:utildraw, sam Right of Way Floor 5,100 Borough Drive Scarborough, Ontario M 1P 4W2 Tel: (416} 296-6291 1-800-748-6284 Fax: (416) 296-0520 OCT 1 8 2001 CITY OF PICKERING PICKERINQ, ONTARIO October 12, 2001 Town of Pickering Planning Department 1 The Esptande, Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 Attention: N. Carroll RE: Draft Plan of Subdivision Whites and Finch Earl and Elizabeth Taylor File No: S-P-2001-06 Town of Pickering Thank you for your letter of September 10, 2001 concerning the above proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision. Would you please ensure that the following paragraphs are/have been included as conditions of Draft Plan Approval: - The Owner shall be requested to enter into an agreement (Letter of Understanding) with Bell Canada complying with any underground servicing conditions imposed by the municipality, and if no such conditions are imposed, the owner shall advise the municipality of the arrangement made fcr such se.'-.'icing. If there are any conflicts with existing Bell Canada facilities or easements, the Owner/Developer shall be responsible for re-arrangements or relocation. If you have any questions, please contact: Sushannah Spataro at (416) 296-6599. Yours truly, Manager - Right of Way 500 Elgin Mills Road East Richmond Hill Ontario L4C 5Gl 2001-09-24 RECEIVED- _ 1 200 CITY OF PIC.KERING PLANNING AND ~DEYELOPMENT OEPARTMENT :EIlIBRIDGE Consumers Gas MR N CARROLL DIRECTOR OF PLANNING CITY OF PICKERING -MUNICIPAL BLDG 1 THE ESPLANADE PICKER1NG ON L 1V 6K7 Dear Sirs Re: APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAN OF SUBDIVISION DURHAM FILE NO. S-P-201-06 EARL & ELIZABETH TAYLOR REF. NO. 66200 It is requested that the following conditions be included in the sUbdivision agreement. The owner is to co-ordinate the preparation of an overall utility distribution plan to the satisfaction of all effected authorities. Streets are to be constructed in accordance with the municipal standards. The owner shall grade all streets to final elevation prior to the installation of the gas lines, and provide the necessary field survey information required for the installation of the gas lines, all to the satisfaction of Enbridge Consumers Gas. All of the natural gas distribution system will be installed within the proposed road allowances therefore easements will not be required. Yo~trs/Tf~ly, Planning Supervisor (905) 883-2613 HW/swc THE DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Facilities Services l aUr~ton Road East Whitby, Ontario I 1R 21(6 7!,-r~-~ 1905) 666-5500 } -800-26b-3968 Fax (905) 066-6439 February 5. ~ " The Corporalion of the City of Picketing Planning Department Pickering Civic Centre One The Esplanade Picketing, Ontario L 1 V Attention: Mr. Ross Pyro Dear Mr. Pyro, RE: Draft Plan of Subdivision Application S-P-2001-06 Zoning By-ia~ Amendment Application A21/01 Alcorn & Associates Limited on behalf of E. and E. Taylor Part of Lot 29, Concession 11 VVest Side of Whites Road, north of Finch Avenue CiD- of Picketing Staff-'has reviexvcd file inlbnm~tion on linc abex c noted application and has tile follov,-ing COFinnnelnts... Approximatel.', ~5 cicmcnmrx pupils could bc generated by the above noted application. It is intended that an} pupils generated bx tile above noted plan of subdivision, be accommodated v, hhin xn cxismn,.2 school I'acilitv. Under thc mandate of the Durham [District Sclnool Board. staff' has no objcdions. Yours truly, Christine Nancekivcll, Planner CN:em I:'PR()PLAN't)AIA'PI~N(i SI :B Nt'2tU~l-~l,~. THE DURHAM CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Cafl~olic Education: Learnin~ ~ Lib'm:,, m Faith February 6, 2002 Nell Carroll Director, Planning and Development City of Pickering Municipal Building 1 The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Dear Mr. Carroll: RE: DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION S-P-2001-06 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 21/01 ALCORN & ASSOCIATED LIMITED ON BEHALF OF E. AND E. TAYLOR PART OF LOT 29, CONCESSION 2 CITY OF PICKERING Staff has reviewed the above noted application and the Board's previous comments of October 15, 2001 are still apply to this application. The subjects lands fall within the catchment area of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic Elementary School, located at 1765 Meadowview Avenue in Picketing. The projected student yield from this development is 30 students. Sincerely yours, ~usan Rendell Planner 650 Rossland Road West, Oshawa, Ontario L1J 7C4 Telephone (905) 576-6150 Business Services, Fax (905) 576-1981 Grant A. Andrews, B.A., M Ed. - Director of Education/Secretary/Treasurer 11 3 ,Lonservae on for. The Living City July 22, 2002 · BYFAX AND MAIL~ (905) 420-7648 Mr, Ross Pim City of Picketing Pickering Civic Centre One The Esplanade Picketing, Ontario L1V 6K7 Dear Mr, Pim: Re: Whites Road (Taylor) Property City of Picketing CITY OF PICKERING PLANNING DEVELOPMENT DEP~,R rMENT CFN 32577 As .per your request, this letter serves as an update on the Whites Road .(Taylor) Property subdivision application. TRCA staff provided detailed comments on the Environmental Impact statement to Alcorn and Associates Limited on Marcn 14, 2002 (attached). Our comments at this time have yet to be addressed. The proposed subdivision does not meet TRCA policy under the Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program (VSCMP, 1994). We have difficulty in many of the methods used to assess ecological impacts of development on the prososed site. There is heaw reliance on secondary information, and where primary data has been collected, the detail that we expect of an application of this type is lacking. Specifically, we are concerned with ecolc~gical and hydrological impacts both on site, and the surrounding area. The current application fails to adequately examine impacts beyond the proposed site. As we have noted, the forested area in question is part of a larger Core forest block; and changes to one portion of the forest will have significant impacts on the entire forest block area. Additionally, methods (or lack there of) to accommodate ecological and hydrological changes have not been satisfactorily addressed. Some of our major concerns include impacts of "better defining" the watercourse, downstream ecological impacts, creation of a new edge, the need for connectivity and corridors, defining the minimum acceptable width for corridors etc. Accordingly, as our major concerns have not yet been resolved, the TRCA cannot support this application at this time. We trust these comments are satisfactory. Should you t~ave any questions, please do not hesitate.to contact the undersigned. ffUL-22-2002 15:07 Ton Region C°nseru Author- 416 6~1 6898 -2- Jul)/22, 2002 Yours truly, pd¢ RuSsel White Senior Planner . Development Services Section Ex't, 5306 AG/ CC: Catherine Rose, City of Pickering Richard Szarek, Region of Durham' a~ACHV. S~T ~ ~ -~' TO 1.! ss 0'38n onservat n ~ ~RONTO AND REGION March 14, 2002 6898 P 64/88 CFN 32577 Mr, Randy Alcorn Alcorn & Associates Limited One Vaileywood Drive Suite lA Markham, Ontario L3R 5L9 ,1U L ''~ ?' ')00~ CITY OF PICKERtNG PLAN' PiG ,&hid DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Dear Mr. Alcorn: Re: Whites Road Property, City of Picketing Environmental Impact Assessment Authority staff have had the opportunity to review the ~ove r, oted submission (~erein referred to as the ElS) and provide the following comments. We note that the Hydroge~logic St'Jdy has be~r, recently provided and is still under review, however we provide comments on the ElS in the interim. General COmments As We noted on our site walk, the location and size of the proposed development envelope does not seem to be based on any differences itl habita: etc. tn. at could be seen or', the ground. Rather it was confirmed that the proponem's were Working from .'.ne bes~ perspective that 6 hectares could be'devetoped and were Iook~ng at howto Des: crlent ~hat within the lands owned by the proponent. The ElS refers to the.work that Paul Bowen ('Terraprobe) did ~r',d the recommendations ~e msde to conclude thst there would be no impacts on the 'qydrology/hycrogeolcgy of the n~turai areas. This report was not forwarded a.s pad: of this.package. We a'e unable to verify this but will do so with the review of the Hydrogeo!ogic report. The report also references a stormwate[ management ar~d grading plan prepared by CPM. (2001), Some comments regarding the drainage of the s;te, and potential additional impacts associated with grading for swales etc. may change once we have reviewed ~e abOVe noted report. As you are aware, the TRCA has been conducting inventor'/work on me [ands in question. A copy of the fauna data that has been collected to date was provided to the proponent and the Town during our site visit. The final report, on our inventory work should be completed soon, and will be provided for your use. The information srevlcusly provided highlighted the significance of this forest in conjunction with the Ontario Real-'Y Corporation lands to the west, in terms of habitat for forest and area sensitive forest birds). Through our breeding bird work at the TRCA, we have documented 18 fauna species of concern, The proponent only undertook one breeding bird survey (we betieve it was only in the portion of the forest owned by the proponent; even so, the report documents some area sensitive forest Dircs, Additldn~lly, a list. of amphibians is included in Be report, however the rep~r; does not meatir~r~ whether &ny amphibian surveya were conducted. The forest~ on the subject lands are part of a ',ardor forest Plock. In terms, cf habitat, this means that the lands cannot be treated separately. Accordingly, all the vegetation communities in the entire forest block are acting in concert ~o support an array of flora and fauna species .... /2 F:\p R$\coRREs P\PICKERIN\2002\CFN32577.WPD ~.~;,~,,_~ D;:.-=.~ , ~/odh, ersitv ~d'Gree~s~ce "£ducadon for ~usta~,~.ab~e J_~:4~ 116 ~UL-22-208~ 15:87 Tot Re~ion Conseru ~uthor 416 661 6898 P.05/88 Mr. Randy Alcorn March 14, 2002 The development block that the proponent shows would result in the direct .removal of a large portion of the forest block~ reducing its size, shape and diversityl This would result in the loss of habitat opportunities for a number of species, As well, there would be the creation of a new edge over a large distance, There are many negative impacts associated with creating new edges, including: additional losses of trees along the edge due to wind throw or sun scald, penetration of light and wind intO.the forest causing changes in the microclimate (generally drying) that can affect the composition and health of ground flora, provision 'of an interface for the invasion of weedy or non-native invaslve species Into the core habitat, and increased interface for predation or nest Parasitism of forest dwelling laurie. Detailed Comments Section 3.2.1 Landscape Context references the 1997 Geomatics work on the Rouge Duffins Corridor. Our understanding of the referenced report, is that it was a desktop exercise examining landscape level connectMty between the'Rouge and Duffins watersheds and that there was no field inventory work aSsociated with it. Hence, the recommendations in this Submission about Corridor widths and habitat sizes etc. Were based on general[ties from the literature.' The report does flag the forests east and west of Whites Road as a habitat core along .the corridor. Aisc, the hydro lands.were considered to contribute to the corridor function..Additionally, the report recognized that the corridor was narrower than the literature would recommend as optimum and that. there are areas (such as. cherrywood) where it is quite narrow. These observations support the notion that the habitat functions of these lands (in terms of' both core and movement corridorsl may be at a threshold and should not be further reduced. Over the course of two days of field inventory, the proponents observed 137 plant spec[es including a number of regionally ra~e plant species and a high degree of native species in this portion of the forest, The vegetation communities represent 8 vegetation units. And as we noted or~ our site walk, the vegetation communities are very diverse with forests, thickets, fields, upland and wet, and types. The removal of 1/2 of the area for housing would remove a number of vegetation units and affect the overall native diversity of the area. From a habitat perspective, it would also change the size/shape and edge to interior ratio of. the entire block to a less desirable configuration. The area in question has a number of overland flow areas that exhibits a rather braided pattern, supporting the numerous vegetation communities documented in the report, and in turn, the Wildlife habitat values (including amphibians).' Although the proponents did not find any fish in the area, section 4.3 of the report' does recognize that the area supports downstream aquatic habitats, However, section 4.3 lists flow as the only contribution to downstream aquatic systems. Headwater areas SLlCh ~ this provides additional benefits to the health of the downstream aquatic systems, Including: supplying soumes of food (organic and invertebrates), attenuate flowsSo that the.timing and velocities downstream are moderated, provide ground water/baseflow and shading to keep water temperatures cool and otherwise maintain good water quality to the downstream habitats, The report'indicates that flows are directed to' Pine (;reek, And that further downstream flows are Piped under an existing subdivision. Cl~riflcation is required a~ to whether or not flows are directed to Pine Creek or Dunbarton; As well, to our knowledge both systems are open all the way to FrenchmaJl's Bay (except for road culverts etc.); we are not aware of any areas where the flows have been piped through f[ Subdivision. ,../3 F:\P RS\CORRESF\PICKERIN\2002\CFN 32577,WPO 416 66! 6898 86/'08 March 14, 2002. During our site w~lk, there were discussions surrounding the proponents proposal to "better define" the watercourse into a channel that circumvents the proposed aevelopment. This would greatly alter the drainage characteristlcs cf the area. The implications cf concentrating flows via a swale system (along the north sides of the development! and a defined system, rather that a diffused braided system, ha~ nat been addressed. Th~s ,~=uld potentially alter the character of the vegetation communities (mainly the remnact forest o~, the prc.oor',em's lands sad the :bicker/wet ands down gradient in the hydro c~,moor) that depend on diffused drainage. As well, me increased volumes and concentration of Iiows on the downstream watercourse have not been addressed. (As noted earlier, this report is re;ying on the grading plans and storm water report prepared by CPM which we have nat seen yet.) Section 4.4 Significant Woodlands, notes that the forests are considered significant in the Town cf Picketing. in addition to the criteda suggested by the Picketing Significant Woodlands studY, ' The TRCA would add: habitat for area sensitwe species, divers'try of vegeta~ion types and natural features, and species diversity. Additional',y, it is likely that the results of our Terrestrial Natural Heritage inventory and anaiysis vvitJ show the area tc se significant with, ir, our region. In Section 4.7.1 Migration Corridors, emp,lasis is placea on -¢'y!ng to dawn play me role of corridors, The role of habitat conne~ivity (corridors if you wilt) nas a much, broader funmian than just the seasonat migrmian that the report focuses on. Care hob!tats %',a~. are connec~eci within the landscape are-more susta noble. The connectivity nc: on',y s.,pso~s species that migrate on a seasonal ~asis but ~so allows for: recolanization of habitat patches should a local popular;on go extinct allows for the tong term exchange of genetic material allows movements between breeding and feeding areas allows for the dispersal cf young from the breeding ternto"/ All of these factors support the long ~erm sustainabili;Y and diversity w;thin the core habitats. As noted before, the habitats on this site are part of a targa core area. We disagree with a number of the statements made ;,n this section asa offer the fallowing examples;- The report suggest that plant dispersal does not require corridors since most plant dispersion occurs by wind ar animate. We would suggest that movement 'ay animals is facilitated by corridors (especially in an urban or developing landscape matFix), Wind dispersal only works if the winds drop the seeds in an area where the plan: can grow. In ~n urban matrix the suitable growing areas are generally the corridors. !t is ;mocnant to recagnLze tne slow incremental movement of many species over time as pagulations expand their range along the continuum of connected core habftats. The report states, "Byes though the best avaiiabie science does not demonstrate ciear and quantifiable functional benefits fram corridors, the intuitive va!ua of a connected ecosystem leads most people to strongly support a network of corridors," This statement is very misleading, it would likely be more correct to ~ay that there is no clear quantifiaUte science that demonstrates that core habitats that are Isolated from one another benefit. In fact the study of "island biageography" and the long term diminishment of b;od;versity in isaiated habit,ts is what has teed to the advooation of the principle of connected r, atural systems. What the report has failed to recognize is that even within an agricultural land matrix there ;s connectiviw between habitat patches for many species. However, that all changes when the matrix converts to an urban use. F:\pRS\coRRESP\PICK~RIN\2002\CFN32577,WPD 115 · ATTACHMENT ~ ,~_2~ TO $UL-22-2002 15:88 Tar Region Conseru AuAhor ~ ' =- 416 ~61 8898 P.07/08 Mr, Randy Alcorn .- 4 - March 14, 2002 The urban area is a serious and h°Stile barrier to the movement of species. On page 20 of the 'epor~, an outlines on how some species do not use corridors is provided. However, the issue relating to the fact that most species do need to move across the landscape is overlooked, and that an urban use can be a border (both shysicat and psychological) to movement. Section 6.1 Significant Forest and Wildlife'Corridor and 6,1.1 Potential Impacts to Wildlife Corridor: Although the title of the section mentions significant forest, there is no discussion concerning the impacts of removing 6 hectares of forest on the large core habitat block. As noted earlier,' this direct toss Will. have' a significant impact on the habitat values and species (both flora and fauna). The bulk of the Impact anaJlysis relates to the corridor function. The report indicates that a corridor of 100-170m will be protected an the north side of the development,, and that thls would be adequate as it is similar to the width at Cherrywood, The Geomatics report is referenced earlier in the report, maintaining that the corridor is "compromised" to some extent by the Cherrywood Facility. It would seem that using the narrowest part of the corridor ns the standard for other areas will only increase the degree of compromise. EcologiCally the corridor should be maximized so that the impacts of narrow areas are less Profound. The analysis fails to look beyond the site;' the proposed corridor on the north side of the property would run right into.the new development on the Swan North property, The forest corridor in that instance was protected on the South .side to encompass the mature forest· and the habitats within the hydro corridor, The analysis indicates that "a new edge will b'e created", 'In this context,'for the reasons noted earlier, this is a negative impact, The prestressing that is ieoommended does not mitigate all the impacts of removal of a large chunk of forest. We also n'ote that while this is frequently recommended, when creation of a new edge Is unavoidable; the timing of the development usually precludes its use. Figure 5 shows a 6m transition zone including grading, construction of sWales and plantings. Clarification is required as to whether this area~:is in addition to the 6 ha previously mentioned to 5e removed. At Our site walk i~ WaS made. clear that all grading and drainage works had to occur on the development side of the line and not be part of the natural area.. Section 6.2 Ground water:. Once TRCA reviews the'hydrogeologtc report, we Will be providing detailed comments. The report states that the development could result in an increase in imperviousness and therefore reduce infiltration; we note that this development Will result in increased imperviousness. The report notes that there will be mare water available far infil~ation since evapotranspiration will be less. It is nat clear on how the increased "available water" will be utilized far infiltration, .The' ElS generally mentions the large open space block, (is this within the development, or is this referring to the remnant forest block?), flat lot grades, and the direction of roof leaders to swales. In terms of the lot grading, we have not seen the plans, but it is our understanding that filling will occur on the site, The amount and type of fill material will affect the amount of infiltration that could occLIr, !n terms of the swales, it is expected that these would enhance overland flow rather than infiltration.. It is possible that the' roof leader disconnect would just direct water to the surface swale system. .../5 F:\PRS\CORRESP~ICKERIN~OQ2\CFN32577.WPD 119 ffUL-22-,-'E'O ' ' Mr. Randy AJcarn -5- March 14, 2002 Although the report proposes fill for the houses, the ElS indicates that basements will still be 1 m into the ground water table and tt~at draw~own would l:e within ~ Om of the basement. Where wilt. this water be redirected? Will it contriuute to the surface flows? Clar:~fication and documentation is required. We trust mese comments are satisfactory and are prepared to meet with the apl:;icant and the City to further discuss issues related To this development propos~i. If you rave any questions p~e~se do not nes~tste to contact the undersigned, Yours truly, Senior Planner Development Services Section Extension 5306 ag/ cc; Catherine Rose, City of Pickering Richard Szarek, Region of Durham ESG' Intern atlonal Inc.. F:\PRS\COP~ESP\PICKERIN~3(?2~CFN32577.WPB /~T,q, 3~-:!,aErl"r *' , U TO .r-; ~ L.' ~_K OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT MUNICIPAL PROPERTY & ENGINEERING DIVISION MEMORANDUM February 20, 2002 To: From: Subject: Ross Pyro Principal Planner - Development Review Richard Holbom, P. Eng. Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering Draft Plan' of Subdivision Application S-P-2001-06 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A21/01 Alcorn & Associates Limited on behalf of E. and E. Taylor Part of Lot 29, Concession 2 West side of Whites Road, north of Finch Avenue City of Picketing The Municipal Property & Engineering Division is in receipt of the above noted draft plan of subdivision, and provides the following comments. 1) More detailed plans are required to properly review the center median proposed on the access road, the road allowance width. 2) The proposed Park block (0.07 ha) needs to be large enough to accommodate new playground. Is there a need to provide mid-block engineered walkway between Lot 28 and 29 for potential future connection to the subdivision off of Rosebank and/or open space? 4) A stormwater management report is required to indicate level of controls and outfall location(s) for the storm sewer system. J~i/ch~rd I-I-~rn, P. Eng. RH :ds Emergency~/ervices Copy: Director, Operations & I:~ITEPLANXSP-2001-06.docFeb-02 PLANNING & DE\'ELOPS, IENT DEPAP, T~IENT MEMORANDUM January 9, ,'~00'~,: To: Subject: ROSS Pvnn Principal Planner Development Rcx'icxx Robert Start' Supervisor, DeveIopincnt Control Draft Plan of Subdivision SP 2001-06 Taylor Subdivision We have reviewed tine lblloxving repons tbr the above-noted draft plan application and provide the follov:ing comments. l) Planning P,.eport By Alcorn and Associates Limited Dated ()ctober 2001 a) 3.0- Proposed l)evclopment The report indicates thc road access to Whites Road will contain a "boulevard separated access to Whites Road". Since tiffs will be the only access to tile site, we propose a wider road allowance that will provide an cie\on (111 metre wide pavement at the intersection with Whites Road and extends at this width ibr approximately 75m to 100m ttnen narrows to thc rloi-Inna} S.Snl width. This is silnilar to Craighurst Court. which i~ dircctlx opposite this site. This additional width will be beneI~cial shouId emergency access be required to this court. The proposed boulevard v, ill not provide the same benefit. b) The proposed separated boulevard will restrict access to Lots I & 2 as presently proposed. 2) F_nvironmental Impact Assessment By kiS(i InteFnationaI Dated October a) 3.1.2 Soils and Drainage Tile minor floxvs from this site pFcscntl.v appear ~(~ :5ow south of thc site to existing CrOSS-culvertS which con\c\ the drainage to the east side of Whites Road and into the Hydro Con'idor that v,'oLlld eventually dram to Pine Creek. Major flows may go south to a ditch inict and then into Dunbarton Creek, The report should be revised to reflect this. 122 Ross Pym January 9, 2002 Page 2 3) 4) Hydrogeologic Study - By Terraproble - File No 00109 Dated October 10, 2001 a) 4.3 - This report indicated the need for installation of seepage cut-off measures in the service trenches. Further details will be required as detailed engineering is received. b) 4.4 - This report confirms the same requirement as indicated in the environment impact assessment, regarding basement depths not being more than lm below existing grades. The preliminary grading information with C.P.M. report appears to confirm that this is possible. Further review will be required as detailed engineering is received. Stormwater and Servicing Analyses - By Cosburn Paterson Mather Limited File No 20077, Dated October 31, 2001 a) Site Grading- The proposed 1OS0mm C.S.P. culvert provided For the open space and rear swale drainage will need sufficient cover. Existing information does not confirm this. b) We are concerned with the proposed width (1 .Om) of the drainage block at the rear of Lots 11 to 22 inclusive (see Figure 3). The lm may not provide sufficient width to accommodate a suitable swale lbr this drainage and the report indicates a 2m swale at the west end. c) The rear swales within the drainage block along the north and west side are indicated at less than a 2% grade. Swales at the proposed grades do not provide suitable drainage for areas directly adjacent to rear yards, and would tend to create slow moving and/or standing water. If increasing the grade of the swale is not possible, a subdrain or other alternative would be required. d) The report proposes that roof leaders not be connected directly to the storm sewer. Our normal standard requires that lots having a frontage of 12 metres and less are to have the roof leaders connected to the storm sewer which would include all lots within this development. However, we are willing to allow the roof leaders to discharge to the surface providing each lot has independent drainage. The report indicates that Lots 47 to 75 inclusive are not designed with independent drainage (Figure 2A) and so we would require these lots to have the roof leaders connected directly to the storm sewer. This report should be revised accordingly. 123 Ross Pym January 9, 2002 Page 3 5) e) Figure 3 - The City standard, for semi-detached dx~ ellmgs is to use 0.60 as the run-off coefficient. Figure 3 should be revised. As this drainage is directed to thc ex~sting cross-culverts on Whites Road it will need to be detcmmacd whether these cx~sting culverts have capacity tbr the additional flow created by this development. There are existin~ erosion concerns, in Pine ('reek soud: o? Finch Avenue. This report should indicate whether this developmem will further impact this erosion and ii' so. any controls that should bc implemented. Noise Impact Study By G.XI. Sernas,M :\ssociates Project No 01262, Dated December a) Drawing No. N-001 Thc Proposed no,se I~mce is indicated along the rear lot line separating Block D (,Park Block l fi'om Block B {()pen Space). We would not want these blocks to be separated by d~c noise fence. The Plan and Report is to be revised to reflect this change. The Repo~ should indicated if connection to thc hoa~e on Lots 41 and 42 is required and proposed location of this connection, As access to the rear yard will be rcq~nrcd, tiao usc of 7ates in the noise fbnce should be addressed. b) The proposed design of the fence must bc submitted Ibr approval with the detailed engineering submission. Robert Start RS/sm RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9/02, submitted by Mr. Robert Oldman on behalf of Pine Ridge Management Inc., on lands being Part of Lot 20, Concession 1, (Part 1, 40R-12401), City of Pickering, to amend the zoning of the lands to permit the establishment of a three-storey office building, for professional and business offices (including medical uses), be APPROVED as set out in the draft by-law attached as Appendix I to Report No. PD 35-02; and That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9/02, as set out in the draft Appendix I to Report Number PD 35-02 be forwarded to City Council for enactment. PiCKERING REPORT TO COUNCIL 1 ,'?5 FROM: Nell Carroll Director. Planning & Development DATE: July 12, 2002 REPORT NUMBER: PD35-02 SUBJECT: Zoning Bv-lax~ .Amendment Application Pine Ridge Management Inc. Part of Lot 20, Concession 1, Part 1, Plan 40R-12401 ( 1525 Picketing Parkway) City of Picketing RECOMMENDATION' That Zoning Bv-laxv Amendment Application .A 9 {~2. submitted by Mr. Robert Oldman on behalf of Pine Ridge Management inc.. on lands being Part of Lot 2{), Concession 1, (Part 1, 40R-12401), City of Pickering, to amend tine zoning oi' tine lands to permit the establistm'~ent of a three-storey office building, lbr professional and business offices (including medical uses), be APPROVED as set out in tine draft by-law attached as Appendix I to Report No. PD 35-02; and That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning Bx-lax~ .Amendment Application A 9/02, as set out m tine draft Appendix I to Report Number PD 35-02 be forwarded to City Council for enactment. ORIGIN: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9/02 submitted to tile Citx of Pickering. .AUTHORITY: The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: No direct costs to the City are anticipated as a result of tile proposed development. EXECUTIVE SUMMAR5: The subject property is located on the south side of Pickenng Parkx~ ax, east of Valley Fam~ Road (see Attachment #1 - Location Map). The subject lands are currently zoned "MI" - Storage and Light Manufacturing by By-law 3036. The applicant proposes to amend the existing zoning on the subject lands to an appropriate Office Employment zone to pcnnit the establishment of Business and Professional office uses within a proposed 3.35/) square metre, three-storey building (see Attachment ~2 Applicant's Submitted Plan). The proposed land use represents appropriate development for the City's downtoxvn area. It is recommended that the application be approved and tine draft by-law be forwarded to Council for enactment. 126 Report to Council PD 35-02 Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9 02 Date: July 12, 2002 Page 2 BACKGROUND: 1.0 Information Meeting A Public Information meeting was held on June 19, 2002, to discuss the applicant's proposal. Information Report No. 16-02 was presented at the meeting, (see Attachment #3). The Minutes from the meeting are not attached as no landowners or residents appeared at the Public Information Meeting. 2.0 Additional Information 2.1 Comments Received From Ci~ Departments and Other Agencies Since the preparation of Information Report No. 16-02, the following agency comments have been received: The Durham District School Board has advised that they have no objections. The Ministry of Transportation has advised that they have no objections to the proposal on the condition that Ministry permits are required prior to any construction being undertaken. The Ministry also requires that any new buildings or structures, above and below ground, be setback a minimum of 14.0 metres from the high~vay property line. Ministry permits are also required for all signs visible to the highway. Bell Canada has advised that they have no objections to the proposed development on the condition that one or more conduit(s) of sufficient size from each unit to the electrical room, and one or more conduit(s) from the electrical room to the street line, are provided. Enbridge Consumers Gas has advised that they have no comments. Veridian Connections has advised that they have no objection to the proposed development, subject to conditions (see Attachment #4). The City's Supervisor, Development Control has advised that Stormwater Management controls which satisfy the latest requirements by the TRCA regarding the Krosno Watercourse Study, will be required. A traffic report is also required to determine if the proposed entrances will interfere with the Valley Farm Road and Picketing Parkway intersection. Entrance ways and Stormwater Management Controls will be addressed through the site plan approval process. The City's Supervisor, Traffic and Waste Management has advised that existing traffic volume along Picketing Parkway justifies the need for a traffic signal at the intersection of Pickering Parkway and Valley Farm Road. The City's Development Charges Background Study indicates that funding for the signal installation will not be available until 2008. Traffic signals at this intersection are not currently considered to be a priority, as other situations exist within the City with traffic volumes that justified the need for traffic signals, however in addition also have a high rate of serious collisions. The Region of Durham Planning Department has advised that they have no objections to the proposed development, provided that a 9.0 metre wide sanitary sewer easement is granted to the Region, and any site plan matters be addressed through the site plan application process. Report to Council PD 35-02 Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9 02 Date: July 12, 2002 Page 3 3.0 3.1 Discussion Do~vntown Core Development Guidelines The Picketing Downtown Core Development Guidelines. adopted by Council in June, 1997, provide urban design guidelines and standards for development on tine subject lands and surrounding properties. The proposed building is located in the City's downtovcn core where office emplo?:cnt uses are encouraged. The Guidelines provide for the development of base and or tower buildings in the general area of the subject lands. Tine applicant is proposing to build a base building, which is to be a mirror image of tile existing 'Veridian' building located west of subject property. The Guidelines state tha: base buildings are to provide a n-finimum height of 2 to 3 storeys, and a maximum height of O to - storeys. Tile Guidelines also recommend that base buildings contain the street by denning appropriate build-to-lines along the street frontage. The draft bv-law included as Appendix I to this Report implements the recommendations of the Downtown Core Development Guidelines respecting building height and location. The implementing by-law requires a n'nnimum building height of 0 metres (2 storeys), and a maxinmm height of 18 metres (6 storeys), and Schedule I of tile By-law outlines an appropriate building envelope within which all structures and buildings are to be located. The Downtown Core Development Guidelines also contain additional recommendations respecting, but not limited to. architectural design standards, street tree plantings, sidewalks, lighting, and signage. These issues will be addressed in detail through the site plan approval process to ensure that the development complements surrounding development and maintains an appropriate design standard along Picketing Parkxvay. 3.1 Parking Requirements An off-street parking background report was prepared by thc Planning Department several years ago for use as a guide to Staff in establishin2 parking requirements. The study recommended that, rather than having a single parking provision for office buildings of all sizes, larger office buildings should be permitted slightly lower requirements. The peak parking demands experienced by individual tenants of larger buildings ',','ill not usually occur simultaneously. Due to the downtown location, the site is situated v. ithin an area of the City that provides alternative parking options. The Pickenng Town Centre is within walking distance of this site, and on-street parking is available within thc immediate area. Therefore, it is recommended that the parking ratio applicable to the subiect property be amended slightly from the parking study recommendation, and be based on 100 square meters gross leasable floor for a ratio of: Revised Recommended Office Parking Ratio/minimum)' (a) for the first 1000 square meters of gross leasable floor area: 4.5 spaces per 100 square meters gross leasable floor area (b) for all leasable floor area in excess of 1000 square meters; 2.5 spaces per 100 square meters gross leasable floor area Report to Council PD 35-02 Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9/02 Date: July 12. 2002 Page 4 To ensure that the demand for parking does not exceed the supply, the amount of gross teaseable floor space available for medical office uses is to be limited. Medical offices tend to generate an increased demand for parking, and therefore, it is recommended that one third of the gross leasable floor area within the building, which totals approximately 1,100 square metres, be available for medical office use only. The remaining gross leaseable floor area, approximately 2,250 square metres, will be available for business office uses. The attached by-law included as Appendix I to this report implements StafFs recommendation to limit the amount of medical uses permitted within the proposed three storey building. The applicant's submitted conceptual site plan identifies a total of 104 parking spaces, ~vhich appears to be adequate based on the recommended parking ratio. 3.3 Traffic Assessment City Staff have recently completed an analysis of the Pickering Parkway and Valley Farm Road intersection and have confirmed that the need for a traffic signal is currently satisfied. Funding will not be available for the signal installation until 2008. Although current traffic volumes identify a need for traffic signals, several other intersections in the City also meet the minimal volumes for improvements, however have a higher priority due to a high rate of serious collisions that also occur. An all-way stop may be able to handle the traffic volumes that exist now and for the near future at Pickering Parkway and Valley Farm Road. The appropriateness of the installation of stop signs within the City will be reviewed further by the Municipal Property & Engineering Division in the fall of this year. 3.4 Easements/Stormwater Management/Access Staff have reviewed the various easements present on the subject lands and are satisfied that there is adequate room available on the property to accommodate the building as generally sited on the applicant's submitted conceptual site plan. Stormwater Management controls will be addressed through the site plan approval process. A traffic report will be required through the site plan approval process to determine the appropriate entrance location(s) for the proposed development. 4.0 Applicant's Comments The applicant is aware of the contents of this Report and concurs with the recommendation for approval. Report to Council PD 35-02 Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application Date: July 12, 2002 Page 5 1.29 :XTTACHMENTS: 1, Property Location Map 2. Applicant's Submitted Plan 3. information Report No. 16-02 4. Agency Comment' Veridian Corporation Prepared By: Approved Endorsed By: Carla Piermi Planning Technician Lynda Taylor, M~IP RPP IVlanager, Curr6nt Operations CXP/jf Attachments Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Recommended for the consideration of Picketing 1 City Council ' Th6ma§ J. Quinn, C'~lief AdfhimstraUve~ APPENDIX I TO REPORT NUMBER PD 35-02 DRAFT BY-LAW ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 9/02 THE CORPORATION OF 'l-tiE CITY OF PICKERING BY-LA\V NO. ~r~~-- Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area IZoning) Bx'-law 3t~30. as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Citx of Picketing [District Planning Area. Region of Durham ira Part of Lot 20. Concession 1. (Part 1. Plan 40R-12401), City of Picketing. iA9 02) \VHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of tile Citx of Picketing deems it desirable to permit the establishment of business and professional office uses on the subject lands, being Part of Lot 2(t. Concession 1 (Part 1. Phm 40R-124I)1 I. ira thc Citx of Picketing: AND \VHEREAS ara amendment to Bx-lax~ 3()30. as amended, is therclbre deemed necessary; NO\V THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF TIdE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PiCKERING HEREBY ENACTS .AS FOLLOWS' 1,ql SCHEDULE I Schedule I attached hereto with notations aud declared to be part of this By-law. rc I'CFCIq. CCS shot\'I] thereon is hereby AREA RESTRICTED The provisions of this By-law shall apply to those lands in Part of Lot 20, Concession 1 (Part 1, Plan 40R-124{)1), City of Picketing. designated 'CO" on Schedule I attached hereto. GENERAI~ PROVISIONS No building, land or part thereof shall hereafter be used. occupied, erected, moved, or structurally altered except in conlbnnitv xvitln tiao prox isions of this By-law. DEFINITIONS (1) (2) (3) In this By-law. "Business Office" shall mean any buildin5 or part of a building in which one or more persons are employed ira the management, direction or conducting of an agency, business, brokerage, labour or fraternal organization and shall include a telegraph office, newspaper plant and a radio or television broadcasting station and its studios or theatres, but shall not include a retail store: "Functional Floor Level" stroll mean an enclosed building storey containing an area of at least 50°/8 of the building's ground floor area, anti hax lng a ceiling height suitable to permit the intended usc: "Gross Leasable Floor .Area" shall mean tile aggregate of ali storeys above or below established grade, designed for owner or tenant occupancy or exclusive use only, but excluding storage areas below established grade: 1 ~4) (6) -2- (a) "Lot" shall mean an area of land fronting on a street which is used or intended to be used as the site of a building, or group of buildings, as the case may be, together with any accessory buildings or structures, or a public park or open space area, regardless of whether or not such lot constitutes the whole of a lot or block on a registered plan of subdivision; (b) "Lot Coverage" shall mean the percentage of lot area covered by all buildings on the lot; (c) "Lot Frontage" shall mean the width of a lot between the side lot lines measured along a line parallel to and 7.5 metres distant from the front lot line; "Professional Office" shall mean a building or part of a building in which medical, legal or other professional service is performed or consultation given, and which may include a clinic, the offices of an architect, a chartered accountant, an engineer, a lawyer or a physician, but shall not include a body-rub parlour as defined by the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M. 45, as amended from time-to-time, or any successor thereto; (a) "Yard" shall mean an area of land which is appurtenant to and located on the same lot as a building or structure and is open, uncovered, and unoccupied above ground except for such accessory buildings, structures, or other uses as are specifically permitted thereon; (b) "Front Yard" shall mean a yard extending across the full width of a lot between the front lot line of the lot and tine nearest wall of the nearest main building or structure on the lot; "Front Yard Depth" shall mean the shortest horizontal dimension of' a front vard of a lot between the front lot line and the nearest wall of the nearest main building or structure on the lot; (d) "Rear Yard" shall mean a yard extending across the full width of a lot between the rear lot line of the lot, or where there is no rear lot line, the junction point of the side lot lines, and the nearest wall of the nearest main building or structure on the lot; (e) "Rear Yard Depth" shall mean the shortest horizontal dimension of a rear yard of a lot between the rear lot line of the lot, or where there is no rear lot line, the junction point of the side lot lines, and the nearest wall of the nearest main building or structure on the lot; (f) "Side Yard" shall mean a yard of a lot extending from the front yard to the rear yard, and from the side lot line to the nearest wall of the nearest main building or structure on the lot; (g) "Side Yard Width" shall mean the shortest horizontal dimension of a side yard of a lot between the side lot tine and the nearest walt of the nearest main building or structure on the lot; (h) 'Flankage Side Yard" shall mean a side yard immediately adjoining a street or abutting on a reserve on the opposite side of which is a street; (i) "Flankage Side Yard Width" shall mean the shortest horizontal dimension of a flankage side yard of a lot between the lot line adjoining a street or abutting on a reserve on the opposite side of which is a street, and the nearest wall of the nearest main building or structure on the lot; and (j) "Interior Side Yard" shall mean a side yard other than a flankage side yard. PROVISIONS 1) (2) Uses Permitted /"CO" Zones) No person shall within the lands designated "CO" on Schedule I attached hereto. use any lot or erect, alter, or usc anx building or structure for any putT)ese except the following: Ia) business office: (b) professional office: Zone Requirements ("CO" Zone) No person shall within the lands designated "CO" on Schedule I attached hereto, use an,,' lot or erect, alter or use any building, except in accordance with the followilag provisions: (a) BUILDING LOCATION AND SETBACKS: (i) Buildings and structures shall be located entirely xvithin the building envelope illustrated on Schedule 1 attached to this By-law. {b) BUILDING HEIGHT: (i) minimum 6 metres and tx~ o functional floors: (ii) maximum 18 metres. lc) OPEN STORAGE: All uses, other than parking, shall take place entirely within enclosed buildings or structures with no outside storage or display pemdtted. (d) PARKING REQUIREMENTS: A There shall be provided and maintained on the lot a minimum of: (I) 4.5 parking spaces per 101) square metres of gross leasable floor area for the first 1 ~){~l) square metres of gross leasable floor area. and: (II) 2.5 parking spaces per 101) square metres of gross leasable floor area for all floor area in excess of 1,000 square metres. B Clauses 5.21.2 al and 5.21.2 b) of Bx-lav~ 3936. as amended, shall not apply to tile lands designated "CO" on Schedule i attached hereto: C Despite Clauses_'~._-~1 ' ~,) and ..... '~ "1 '~ k) of Bv-law, 3036, as amended, all entrance and exits to parking areas and all parking areas shall be surfaced v, ith brick, asphalt, or concrete, or any combination thereof. ie) SPECIAL REGULATIONS: A The aggregate gross leasable I]oor area tbr all medical office uses shall not exceed 1.11.)0 sq~zare metres. 134 -4- 6. BY-LAW 3036 By-law 3036, as amended, is hereby further amended only to the extent necessary to give effect to the provisions of this By-law as it applies to the area set out in Schedule I attached hereto. Definitions and subject matters not specifically dealt with in this By-law shall be governed by relevant provisions of By-law 3036, as amended. 7. EFFECTIVE DATE This By-law shall take effect from the day of passing hereof subject to the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board, if required. BY-LAW read a first, second, and third time and finally passed this ,2002. day of Wayne Arthurs, Mav~':~ ~'~ Bruce Taylor, Clerk CO 1 3 5 SCHEDULE PASSED TH DAY OF I TO BY-LAW 2002 MAYOR CLERK / ATTACHMEr~T # REPOR'f ~ PD , ~ ~"- ''-' ',L.._ ot~o --- / /k, X~ \ /~ k--%-llllll~llH / ~o ° ~ ' . o~ o OJty of PJokerJng PIBnnJng & Development Dep~rtment P~O~£~zY DE$O~PT~ON PART OF LOT ~0, ~0~$$ION ~ P/~IT J, 4~R4~40~ APeLtOAT~ON No. A 0~/02 8OAI_E I-'~00 OHEOKED BY Op FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY PN-8 PA- INFORMATION COMPILED FROM APPLICANT'S SUBMITrED PLAN A 09/02 PINE RIDGE MANAGEMENT INC. THE KINGS HYI~. 401 THIS MAP WAS PRODUCED BYTHE CITY OF PICKIERING PLANNING & DEVELOPMEN¥ DEPARTMENT, INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICES, MAY 22, 2002. 138 PICKERING FZPORI ~' PD ,7~ > INFORMATION REPORT NO. 16-02 FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING OF June 19, 2002 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC MEETING REQUIREMENTS OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13 SUBJECT: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 9/02 Pine Ridge Management Inc. Part of Lot 20, Concession 1 Part 1, Plan 40R-12401 (1525 Pickering Parkway) City of Picketing 1.0 PROPERTY LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION the subject property is located on the south side of Picketing Parkway, east of Valley Farm Road (see location map - Attachment #1 ); the subject property is currently vacant; surrounding land uses include residential apartments to the northwest on the opposite side of Picketing Parkway, the Vetidian Corporation sub-station to the west, storage units to the east, and Highway 401 to the south. 2.0 APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL the applicant proposes to amend the existing zoning on the subject lands to an appropriate Office Employment zone to permit the establishment of Business and Professional office uses within a proposed three storey building (see Applicant's Submitted Plan - Attachment #2). 3.0 3.1 OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING Durham Regional Official Plan the Durham Regional Official Plan identifies the subject lands as being within a 'Main Central Area' designation. Main Central Areas shall be planned and developed as the main concentrations of urban activities within municipalities, providing a fully integrated array of community, office, service and shopping, recreational, and residential uses; the applicant's proposal appears to comply with this designation. 3.2 Pickering Official Plan the Picketing Official Plan identifies the subject property as being designated "Mixed Use Area - Downtown Core" within the Town Centre Neighbourhood; this designation permits, among other uses, the establishment of offices at the greatest scale and intensity in the City, serving City-wide and Regional levels; the subject property is situated within an area of the City regulated by the Council adopted 'Picketing Downtown Core - Development Guidelines'; lnfom~ation Report No. 164)2 Page" 133 3.3 these guidelines are intended to guide the development or re-development of lands within the Downtown Core: these guidelines encourage street related mixed use buildings and employment uses along Pickcrim, Parkxvav: the applicant's proposal appears to conform to fine applicable Official Plan policies. Zoning Bv-laxv the subject property is currently zoned %41" Storage and Light Manufacturing by By-law 3036, which permits the establishment of limited business and professional uses, as well as recreational, raihvav, and storaee and li<ht manufacturin~ uses; an amendment to the zoning by-law is required to implement tile applicant's proposal for the establishment of business and professional office uses. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 RESUI.TS OF CIRCULATION Resident Comments no resident comments have been received to date: Agency Comments no agency comments have been received to date: Staff Comments in reviewing the application to date. tile following matters have been identified by staff for further review and consideration: · the parking / floor area ratio requirement to bc established in the new zoning by-law for this site must be carefulh' reviewed to ensure appropriate parking supply and effective site functioning (the applicant is proposing a parking ratio of 1 space per 32 square metres): · the impacts of increased traflic flow along Picketing Parkxvav to determine if traffic signals may bc required at thc intersection of Picketing Parkway and \;alley Farm Road: · examination of the proposed building design and siting, to ensure that it conforms with the urban design objectives, and general design guidelines, as outlined in the 'Pickering Downtown Core - Development Guidelines': · any issues related to the easements located on the subject property; 5.0 PROCEDURAL INFORMATION - written comments regarding this proposal stnould be directed to the Planning & Development Department: - oral comments may be made at the Public Infornnation Nleeting; - all comments received will be noted and used as input in a Recommendation Report prepared by the Planning & Development Department for a subsequent meeting of Council or a Committee of Council: - if you wish to reserve thc opt/on to appeal Cotmcil's decision, you must provide comments to the City beI'orc Council adopts any hx-lax~ for this proposal; if you wish to be notitied of Council's decision regarding this proposal, you must request such in writing to the City Clerk. 6.0 6.1 OTHER INFOtLMATION Appendix I Information Report No. 16-02 6.2 - list of neighbourhood residents, community associations, agencies and City Departments that have commented on the applications at the time of writing report; Information Received copies of the Applicant's submitted plan are available for viewing at the offices of the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department; ORIGINAL SIGNED BY Carla Pierini Planning Technician CXP ] f Attachments Cop.',': Director, Planning & Development ORIGINAL SIGNED BY Lynda D. Taylor MCIP RPP Manager, Development Review APPENDIX I TO INFORMATION REPORT NO. 16-02 COMMENTING RESIDENTS AND I~ANDO~¥NERS none received to date: COMMENTING AGENCIES (1) none received to date: COMMENTING CITY DEPARTMENTS ( 1 ) Planning & Development Department: VERIDIAN CONNECTIONS DEVFJ.OPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW PROJECT NAME: Pine Pddge Management Inc. ADDRESS/PLAN: 1525 Picketing Parkway MUNICIPALITY: Picketing REF. NO.: Zoning By-law Amendment Applicant A 9/02 SUBMISSION DATE: June 3, 2002 4. 5. 6. 10. Electric Service is available on the mart allowance touching d'tis property. Servicing will be from Picketing Parkway. The applicant must provide accommodation on site for the Corporation's transformer(s). · outdoor padmount in a 5m X 6m dear area The applicant may' be required to supply and install a complete 44kV substation, A separate mom(s) with outside access is required to accommodate the Corporation's meters. Individual metering for each unit may be required. The Applicant must provide a concrete encased underground duct system from a supply point to be determined by Vefidian Connections to a transformer location on the property, The Applicant must pay the Corporation's costs to supply and install underground service cables along the route of 6. above. The following standard fixed fee costs will apply (al/figures are approximate): · Service Cormecfion Fee $130,00 per unit Existing Corporation plant on Picketing Parkway may have to be replaced/relocated at the Applicant's cost to accommodate the proposed high voltage underground service. The Applicant must make direct application to Ire Corporation to obtain spedfic approval of the decmcal sermce arrangements and related work for this project. An electrical consultant or electrician is strongly recommended to co-ordinate service details. The applicant is cautioned that tenders, contracts, or work initiated prior to obtaining specific approval will be subject to change, A Multi-Tenant Agreement must be entered into and may be registered on title as part of the servicing requirements. Legal costs for this will be cha~ed to the 2~pplicant. RE~:OF, 7 ~ PD ~ C.' C Page 2 VERiDIAN CONNECTIONS DEVELOPMENT _APPLICATION 12. 1S. 14, 1.5. 16, 17 All work from the public ro~ allove~ce to the sermce entrance and the metenng ammgements must comply '°~th the Corporation's requirements and specificaUons. Prior to energizing any new service, the Applicant shall applF to the Corporation's Customer Care Department to open an ~qez~. account. · _~,_ energy deposit must be posted and maintained on account at a2 tmaes - :Lmount to yet to be d eten'nmed. Prior to obtaining a building pen'mt, the Apphcant shall, by agreexnent, conr3mm acceptance of the terms and conditions of providing dectrica[ service. Where cranes or material handling eqmpment or workers must work in proxwmt3' to existing overhead wires, with the capability of contact or coming w~thin the limits of approach, the deveioper/'buiMer shall pay all costs for the temporary relocation, burial, or protecUon of the wZres, or other acuon deemed necessary by Veridian to provide for worker safety and the securit3, of the electrical system. Landscaping, ~ecifically trees& shrubs should be relocated away from the Corpozation's transformer to avoid interference with equipment access & future growth. (Lopsided appearance or' trees from ttirnrtlillg may result.) I will not be attending the scheduled City of Pickenng D.Si~T Meenng for this development. 18. 19. Veridian Connections has no objection to the proposed development. Please fonvard a copy of first submission civil design so that a preliminary design and esnmate can be completed. Other:. The applicant must pay the cost to supply and install the required pad. mount tmusformer~ Tec_tmieal Representative: Ken Gallen Telephone 427-9870 Ext. 3262 MF/sd Rev. Date: November 1, 1999 RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/02, submitted by Whitevale Golf Club, on Part of Lots 29 and 30, Concession 4, being Parts 8 and 9, Plan 40R-18997, to extend the temporary use zoning of the existing golf practice facility on the site to allow its operation for an additional three year period from August 4, 2002 to August 4, 2005, be APPROVED. That the draft implementing By-law, included with Recommendation Report No. 36-02 as Appendix I, be forwarded to Council for passage. PICKERING REPORT TO COUNCIL FROM: Neil Carroll Director, Plannino & Development DATE: July' 18. 2002 REPORT NUMB : PD 36-02 SUBJECT: Zoning By-law .Amendment Application A Ontario Realty Corporation (Whitevale ©o1I' Club) Part of Lots 29 and 3i). Concession 4 Parts 8 and 9, Plan 40R18997 (East side of Golf Club Road; South of Concession City of Pickenng RECOMMENDATIONS: That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ,~X )-I)2. submitted by Whitevale Golf Club, on Part of Lots 29 and 30, Concession 4. being Parts S and 9, Plan 40R18997, to extend the temporary use zoning of thc cxisting golf practice facility on the site to allow its operation for an additional three year period from August 4. 2002 to August 4, 2005, be APPROVED. That the draft implementing By-lax;. included x~ittn Recommendation Report No. 36-02 as Appendix I. be forwarded to Council flor passage. ORIGIN: Zoning By-law Amendment Application .~. {i7 ()2. subnnitted to the Citx of' Picketing by the Whitevale Golf Club. AUTHORITY: The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. chapter P. 13 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: No direct costs to the City are anticipated as a result of the proposed development. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY' A zoning by-law amendment application has been submitted to extend the temporary use zoning of the existing golf practice facility on the \\'hitevale (5o1I' Club site to allow its operation for an additional three-year period t'rom August 4.2~ ~/i2 to .-Xugust 4. 2~)I)5 I see Location Map included as Attachment =1 and Concept Plan as .Attachment =2). The golf practice facility use is compatible with surrounding uses. and its operation will not adversely influence the future development of the site or the surrounding area. It is recommended, that the existing temporary use zoning bv-laxx' be amended to extend the existing ten'n from its expiry on August 4.2C02. For another three-year term to August 4, 2005, and that a by-law to this effect be for, yarded to Council for passage. An appropriate draft amending temporary use zoning by-law is attached to this Report as Appendix I tbr reference. 146 Report to Council PD 36-02 Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/02 Date: July 18, 2002 Page 2 BACKGROUND: 1.0 History 2.0 The subject property is located south-east of the Hamlet of Whitevale. The subject lands currently support a golf practice facility during the golfing season in compliance with the existing temporary use zoning by-law. Zoning by-law amendments in 1996 and 1999 approved a golf practice facility as a temporary use for two, three-year periods. Currently, Whitevale Golf Club proposes to extend the three-year term of the temporary use by-law passed in 1999 to permit a golf practice facility for an additional three-year period. The City's Official Plan includes policies specifying when a temporary use by-la~v may be considered: when a use is intended to exist for a limited time period, when it is desirable to monitor a use for a period of time prior to considering it for permanent zoning; or to permit a use temporarily during the course of a land use study, provided the use will not influence the outcome of the study. A temporary use zoning by-law is considered to be an appropriate mechanism for this application as Durham Regional staff have expressed concern regarding the proximity of a future Type B arterial road connection (as identified in the Durham Region Official Plan) between Fifth Concession Road in the City of Pickering and Fourteenth Avenue in the Town of Markham to the subject lands. This interconnection, the remaining opportunity for an arterial road linkage south of Highway 7, is envisioned to support future development in Durham and to provide a by-pass of the Hamlet of Whitevale. Information Meeting A Public Information Meeting for this application was held on June 19, 2002. Information Report No. 19-02, which summarizes the applicant's proposal and outlines the issues and comments identified through circulation of the application, was prepared for the Public Information Meeting. The text of the Information Report is provided for reference as Attachment #3. At the Public Information Meeting, one person indicated objection to the proposal, expressing concerns with the mapping and legal description, peripheral land lease, land sale, and regional road issues. The Public Meeting Minutes are included with this Report as Attachment #4. 3.0 Additional Information Since the preparation of Information Report No. 19-02, the following agency comments have been received: Region of Durham Planning Department: Advises that the subject property is designated "Major Open Space" and "Living Area" in the Durham Regional Official Plan. The predominant use of lands in the Major Open Space System is for conservation, recreation, reforestation, and agriculture and farm-related uses. They further advise that Policy 20.4.4 of the Durham Regional Official Plan indicates that Councils of area municipalities may zone to permit the continuation, expansion, or enlargement of legally existing uses, or variations to similar uses, provided that such uses: (a) have no adverse effect on the present uses of the surrounding lands or the implementation of the provisions of this Plan; (b) have regard for the Agricultural Code of Practice as amended from time to time, if applicable; (c) are accessible by a public road which is maintained by the appropriate authority as open to traffic on a year-round basis and is of a standard construction adequate to provide for the additional traffic generated by the proposed use; and Report to Council PD 36-02 Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/02 Date: July 18,2002 14'/ Page 3 (d) are subject to any conditions that may be contained in an area municipal official plan. Finally, no provincial interests appear to be affected. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority: Indicates the existing use is currently restricted to Part $ of Plan 40R-18997. and TRCA has no objections to the proposed continued use and zoning bx-lax~ amendment for Part S. Hoxvever, TRCA staff object to a zoning by-law amendment l~br Parts 0. 7.9. 10 and 12. Therelbre, they require that the zoning by-law amendment be restricted to Part 8. and that the remaining Parts 6, 7. 9, 10 and 12, remain in an open space or agricultural desigmation. In spite of this, TRCA staff has verbally advised that they have no objections to the proposed continued use and zoning by-law amendment for Part 9. The Durham District School Board has no objection to the proposal; Veridian Connections has no concerns with respect to this proposal: and Bell has technical comments regarding this proposal - see Attachment #7. 4.0 Discussion 4.1 Continuation of the Temporary Golf Practice Facility Use The subject golf practice facility is operated by the Whitevale Golf Club on lands leased for a limited period of time from the Ontario Reality Corporation. The facility has been permitted on the site and has been operational tbr approximately six ','ears. The use has proven to be compatible with surrounding uses. the site has proven to functionally accommodate the usc, and its operation has not prtiudiced tine future development of the site or the surrounding area. A temporary use zoning bv-laxv is tile only mechanism to ensure that the option for a future Durham Regional Type B arterial road connection between Fifth Concession Road in the City of Picketing and Fourteenth Avenue in the Town of Markham is available. The Region is still reviewing road options; therefore, they need an additional three year time period. Tile anticipation is, once a solution is developed to protect the future Regional road. a pernlanent zoning by-law amendment will be applied for. It is recommended that the existing temporary use zoning by-law be amended to extend the existing tern~ from its expiry on August 4. 2002, for another three-year term to August 4, 2005. .An appropriate draft amending temporary usc zoning by-law that clarifies resident's concerns over legal description has been attached to this Report as Appendix I for Council's subsequent consideration. During the upcoming term. however, the circumstances which require the use to be considered on a temporau' basis may change, at which time Whitevale Golf Club will pursue the use on a permanent basis through a subsequent zoning by-law amendment application, and an associated amendment to thc City's official plan. Environmental monitoring will be required as a condition of any future permanent rezoning. Report to Council PD 36-02 Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/02 Date: July 18, 2002 Page 4 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Property Location Map 2. Applicant's Submitted Plan 3. Information Report 4. Excerpts from the Statutory Public Information Meeting Minutes 5. Region of Durham Comment 6. Toronto & Region Conservation Authority Comment 7. Bell Comment Prepared By: Approved / Endorsed by: Perry Korou~~-- Planning Technician Lynd~-~ Manager, Development Review PK/jf Attachments i Recommended for the consideration of Pickering Town Council k_..' Chief Administrative Officer ~,/~Neil C~rro/~, MCIP, RPP ~ ..~irector of Planning & lJevelopment APPENDIX I TO REPORT NUMBER 36-02 DIL&FT BY-LAV,T ZONING BY-LA~' AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 07/02 15;) THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING BY-LAW NUMBER Being a By-law to amend Temporary Use Zoning By-law 4825/96, as amended by By-law 5512/99, which amended Zoning By-law 3037, which was also amended by Bv-law 3155/89, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Picketing, Region of Durham on Part of Lots 29 & 30, Concession 4 (Parts 8 and 9, Plan 40R18997), in the City of Pickering. (A 07/02) WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering deems it desirable to extend the temporary three-year term of an existing golf practice facility on Part of Lots 29 & 30, Concession 4 (Parts 8 and 9, Plan 40R18997), in the City of Pickering; AND WHEREAS an amendment to Temporary Use Zoning By-law 4825/96, as amended by By-law 5512/99, which amended By-law 3037, which was also amended by By-law 3155/89, is therefore deemed necessary; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. TEXT AMENDMENT Section 5, is hereby deleted and replaced with the following: 5. PROVISIONS Temporary Uses Permitted ("A(T-GPF)" Zone) Despite any provision of By-law 3037, as amended by By-law 3155/89, the lands designated "A(T-GPF)" and shown hatched on Schedule I attached to this By-law may be used for a golf practice facility until August 4, 2005. 2. BY-LAW 3037 (1) By-law 5512/99, is hereby repealed. (2) By-law 3037, as amended by By-laws 3155/89 and 4825/96, is hereby further amended only to the extent necessary to give effect to the provisions of this By- law. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE This By-law shall come into force in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act. BY-LAW read a first, second, and third time and finally passed this 2002. day of ~ WHITEVALE ! ~ ~ / :, EX/STInG ~ City of Pickerin~ Pla~nin~ & ~eveloDment DeDa~ment ONTARmO REAL~ CORPO~TmON ~ APPLICanT ~HITEVALE GO~ COURSE) ~TE JUNE 24, 2002 D~WN BY JM ~PPLICATION No. A 07/02 SCALE 1:10000 CHECKED 9Y PK FOR DEPARTMENT USE O~LY PN-RURAL PA- 152 t-.'"T A .......... ~ TO RFPORT ,t PD _~ m- c, ~ APPLICANT'S SUBMITTED PLAN ONTARIO REALTY CORPORATION A 7/02 PART OF LOTS 29 & 30, CONCESSION 4 CITY OF PICKERING LOT SUBJECT GOLF PRACTICE FACILITY LOT '1 t./ JJ~ LOT 29 ~! EXISTING~I WHITEVALE GOLF I! COURSE PICKERING 153 INFORMATION REPORT NO. 19-02 FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING OF June 19, 2002 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC MEETING REQUIREMENTS OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13 SUBJECT: Zoning By-law Amendment Application .A. 7 02 Ontario Realty Corporation (Whitevale Golf C]ub) South Part of Lots 29 and 30, Concession 4 Parts 6 1(7) and 12, Plan 40R18997 (East side of Coif Club Road; South of Concession 5) City of Picketing 1.0 2.0 3.0 3.1 PROPERTY LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION the subject property is located south-east of the Hamlet of Whitevale Isee .Attachment 7-1 Location Map)' the site has no road frontage, and has an area oi' approximately 12 hectares; these lands currently support a golf practice facility during the golfing season in compliance with the existing temporary zoning bx'-laxv: the site has rolling topography, and is at a tnigher elevation than tile surrounding lands; the lands to the north and west are located in field crops, and to the east are primarily ,,,alley lands related to a tributary of the Duffins Creek. APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL the applicant (Whitevale Golf Club) proposes to extend the three-year term of a temporary use by-law passed in 1999 to pem~it a ~olt' practice facility for an additional three-year period; Whitevale Golf Club is in the process of acquiring these lands from the Ontario Realty Corporation. and once acquired, the ©elf Club will be entertaining a subsequent permanent rezoning and an official plan amendment with the City in order to pemdt an extension of the Golf club and associated uses to the north of the existing golf club. OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING Durham Regional Official Plan the subject property is designated £~'tt~g .-trc~ and Aiqtor Open 3~ace; within these designations, certain recreational uses are permitted provided they are compatible with their surroundings: recobmizing a need to improve east-west connections throu?~ Durham Region, the Durham Regional Official Plan proxides Ikw a future T.vpe B Arterial Road connection in the vicinity o£ this site joining a realigned Fifth Concession Road in the City of Picketing west to Fourteenth .Avenue in tile Town of Xlarkhana: 154 Information Report No. 19-02 Page 2 3.2 3.3 4.0 Pickering Official Plan the subject property is designated Agricultural Area; golf courses and associated uses are not permitted in Agricultural Areas, however, the temporary use by-law policies of the City's Official Plan under certain circumstances, allow uses which do not conform to the Official Plan for not more than a three year period; Zoning By-law the subject property is currently zoned "A(T-GPF)" - Agricultural - Temporary Golf Practice Facility Zone by By-law 3037, as amended by By-laws 4825/96 and 5512/99; this zoning permits a golf practice facility as a temporary use until August 4, 2002; an amendment to the zoning by-law is required to extend the golf practice facility use for an additional three year period. RESULTS OF CIRCULATION 4.1 Resident Comments - no written resident comments have been received to date; 4.2 4.3 4.3.1 4.3.2 Agency Comments - no written agency comments have been received to date; Staff Comments Temporary Use By-law Provisions the City's Official Plan includes policies specifying when a temporary use by-law may be considered: when a use is intended to exist for a limited time period, when it is desirable to monitor a use for a period of time prior to considering it for permanent zoning; or to permit a use temporarily during the course of a land use study, provided the use will not influence the outcome of the study; a temporary use zoning by-law is an appropriate mechanism for this application due to the limited time period remaining in the land lease held by the Whitevale Golf Club, and there is insufficient time to process permanent zoning and official plan amendment applications prior to the expiry of the current temporary zoning; prior to passing a temporary use by-law, Council must be satisfied that the subject property can adequately accommodate the use; that the use will be compatible with existing surrounding land uses; and that the use will not prejudice the future development of the lands and the surrounding area; Monitoring for Environmental Impacts the Whitevale Golf Club was required, as a condition of approval of the first temporary use by-law zoning application (A 5/96), to monitor the quality of downstream surface water to ensure it was not being adversely affected by the operation of the golf practice facility; the golf club provided a final monitoring report with the second temporary use by-law zoning application (A 2/99); the report indicated that there have been no environmental impacts downstream from the use of fertilizers and pesticides on the site; in fact, the quality of the upstream water entering the site is not as good as the quality of the water leaving the site, therefore, the golf club is assisting in improving the stream water quality; the report also concluded that further monitoring is not required provided that future management practices remain consistent with past practice and the applicable legislation; Information Report No. 19-02 Page 3 5.0 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Mr. Art Oswald, Whitevale Golf Course Supenntendent. has indicated via letter that turf maintenance practices arc essentially thc same as they were in 1996: the turf maintenance practices are described in detail in a report dated April 1996, completed by Burnside Enviromnental Limited. on behalf of \Vhitevale Golf Club and submitted to the City of Picketing xvittn the first temporar> use bx-law zoning application in 1996; staff has not been made aware of any instances where tine golf practice facility has demonstrated any incompatibility with surrounding uses during the past three year period. Technical Matters tine Durham Regional Official Plan designates a future Type B arterial road connection between Fifth Concession Road in tine City of Pickering and Fourteenth Avenue in tine Town of Markham: - this interconnection, the remaining opportunity for an arterial road linkage south of Highway 7, is envisioned to support future development in Durham and to provide a by-pass of the Hamlet of Whitevale: - in reviewing previous applications, Regional staff expressed concern that the proposed Fifth Concession - Fourteenth Avenue mterconnection may traverse or be located in close proximity to the subject lands: - it is the City's understanding that the Whitevale Golf Club is preparing to enter into an a~eement with the Region of Durham regarding ttnis matter: - the agreement places limitations on ofilcial plan. zonin~ and building permit applications Whitevale Golf Club can seek until the Region cornpletes an Environmental Assessment to define the alignment', - the City of Picketing Planning & Development Department is still awaiting comments from the Region of Durtnam to confirm the acceptability of this application. PROCEDUILAL INFORMATION written comments regarding this proposal should be directed to the Planning & Development Department: oral comments may be made at the Public Inlbnnation Meeting; all comments received will be noted and used as input in a Planning Report prepared by the Planning & Development Department ibr a subsequent meeting of Council or a Committee of Council; if you wish to reserve the option to appeal Council's decision, you must provide comments to the City before Council adopts any Bv-laxv for this proposal; if you wish to be notified of Council's decision regarding this proposal, you must request such in writing to the City Clerk. OTHER INFORMATION Appendix I list of neighbourhood residents, community associations, agencies and City Departments that have commented on the application at the time of writing report; Information Received the Applicant's file is available for viexving at tile offices of the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department: Company Principal the applicant advises that the President of \Vhitevale Golf Club is Mr. Kevin Ashe. Information Report No. 19-02 Page 4 156 ORIGINAL SIGNED BY Perry Korouyenis Planning Technician PXiC/td Attachments ORIGINAL ~IGNEI} BY Lynda D. Taylor, MCIP RPP Manager, Development Review Copy: Director, Planning & Development 157 APPENDIX I TO INFORMATION REPORT NO. 19-02 COMMENTING RESIDENTS AND LANDOXVNERS ( 1 ) none received to date COMMENTING AGENCIES (l) nonc received to datc COMMENTING CITY DEPARTMENTS ( 1 ) Planning & Development Deparm~em PICKERING Excerpts from the Statutory Public Information Meeting Minutes Pursuant to the Planning Act t-,'""T A O H ~'.,I E ltl ? #__'/7z' TO Wednesday, June 19, 2002 7:00 P.M. The Manager, Development Review, provided an overview of the requirements of the Planning Act and the Ontario Municipal Board respecting this meeting and matters under consideration there at. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 07/02 ONTARIO REALTY CORPORATION (WHITEVALE GOLF CLUB) SOUTH PART OF LOTS 29 AND 30, CONCESSION 4 PARTS 6 - 10 AND 12, PLAN 40R18997 (EAST SIDE OF GOLF CLUB ROAD~ SOUTH OF CONCESSION 5) Perry Korouyenis, Planning Technician, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report #19-02. Marion Thomas, Whitevale, stated her concern with the map and suggested that Parts 6, 9, 10 and 12 not be included in rezoning. She questioned that since the Region has already approved the road where is the hold up. July i5, 2002 ATTACHMENT t ~ TO REPOR7 # pD~c~ .: 153 The Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department 1615 DUNDAS ST, E. 4TH FLOOR, LANG TOWER WEST BUILDING P,O, BOX 623 · WHITBY, ON L1N 6A3 (905) 728-7731 FAX; (90.5) 436.66~12 A,L, Georgleff, MCIP, RPP Commissioner Of Planning '"SER~IC~ EJ~CELLENC£ .fo~' o... CqJa34UN/r¥" Perry'Korouyenis, Planning Technician Planning & Development Department One the Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V-6K7 Dear Mr. KorOuyenis: Re: Zoning Amendment Application A 7~02 Applicant: Ontario Realty Corporation (Whitevale Golf Club) Location: Part of Lots 29 & 30, Concession 4 'Municipality: City of Picketing We have reviewed this application and the following comments are offered with respect to compliance with the Durham Regional Official Plan, the proposed. .method of servicing and delegated provincial plan review responsibilities. The purpose of the application is to ex'tend the three-year time period of a temporaw use by-law passed in 1999 to permit a golf practice facility for an additional three-year period. The subject property is designated "Major Open Space" and "Living Area" in the Durham Regional Official Plan; The predominant use of lands in the Major Open Space System is for conservation, recreation, reforestation, and agriculture and.farm-related uses. Lands within the Living Area designation are to be developed to incorporate the widest possible variety of housing types, sizes, and tenure to provide, living accommodations that address various .socio- economic factors, Policy 20.4,4 of the Durham Regional Official Plan indicates that COuncils of area municipalities may zone to permit the continuation, expansion, or enlargement of legally .existing uses, or variations to similar uses, provided that such uses: a)' have no adverse effect on the present uses of the surrounding lands or the' implementation of the provisions of this Plan; b) have regard for the Agricultural Code of Practice as amended from time to 'time; if applicable; c) are accessible by a public road which is maintained by the appropriate authority as open to traffic on a year-round basis and is of a standard construction adeq'uate to provide for the additional traffic generated by the proposed use; and d) are subject.to any conditions that may be contained in an area municipal official plan. 100% Po~t Cor, Sdrr~r RECEIVE[ jUL 1 5 2002 CITY OF PICKERING PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DE~ ~.~ACHMENT # ~Z- .TO Page2 Thesubject property is serviced'by private well and septic sewer services. This application has been .Screened in accordance with the terms of the provincial plan.review responsibilities. No provincial interests appear to he- affected. If you have any questions or require .additional information, please call me. Yours truly, Ray Davies, Planner Current Operations BranCh cc. Rob R°~,,,Durham Region Works Department Karl Kiproff, Durham Region Health Department TOTAL PAGE.03 ** for The Living City BY FAX AND MAIL July 3. 2002 Mr. Perry Korouyenis City of Picketing Pickering Civic Centre One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 Mr. Perry Korouycnis, Re: Zoning By-Law Amendment Application A7/02 South Part of Lots 29 and 30, Conc. 4 Parts 6-10 and 12, Plan 40R18997 City of Picketing (Ontario Realty Corporation, %'hitevale Golf Club) We acknowledge receipt of the above application and offer the following comments. A review shows plans to continue the term of a tenmorarv usc by-law passed lin. 1999 to pem~it a golf course practice facility for an addmonal three years. -I'[qe ex~stm~ L~se is currently restricted to Part 8 of Plan 40R-18997, and TRCA staff have no objcct~ons to the proposed continued usc and zoning by-law amendment for Part 8. However, please note that we o'blect to L~ zoning bv-laxv amendment tbr Parts 6, 7, 9, 10 and 12. We theretbre require that thc zoning b~-laxv amendment be restricted to Part 8, and that the remaining Parts 6, 7, 9, 10 and 12, remain ~n an open space or agricultural designation. Please Also note that the subject property is partially x~ ithin thc Fill Regulated Area and Regional Storm Floodplain for the Duffins Creek Watershed. The site is a]so traversed by a watercourse. In accordance with Ontario Regulation 158 a permit would be reqmred prior to construction in the Regional Storm Floodplain, prior to the placement, dumping of Fill within tiqc t:itl Regulated Area and prior to alteration to the watercourse. We trust that this is satisfactory. If you have an,,' questx)ns ,~ ' ~ · t ~ea>~ contact the undcrs15med at ext. 5306. Yours truly, Senior Planner Development Services Section Ext. 5306 5 Shoreham Drive, Downs,,Jew, Ontario M3N 154 FAX 661-6898 www. trca~)r/ca ATTACHMENT t, -~ .TO JUL-15-02 07:23 F~OH:NT~K S~CS RO~ ID;41~2~0S2~ PAGE Right of Way Floor 5,100 Borough Ddve Scarborough, Ontario M1P 4W2 Tel: (416) 296-6291 1-800-748-6284 Fax: (416) 296-0520 July 15, 2002 Town of Picketing/ Planning Dep~hent 1 The Esp~de, Picked~, Ontario L1~6K7 /A~ttention: Bruce Taylor RE: Zoning Amendment E side of Golf Club Rd File No: A 7/02 Town of Picketing Thank you for your letter of May 30, 2002 concerning the above proposed Zoning Amendment. Please be advised: The Owner shall agree in the Subdivision Agreement, in words satisfactory to Bell Canada, any easements that may be required for telecommunication services. Easements may be required subject to final servicing decision. The Owner shall be requested to enter into an agreement (Letter of Understanding) with Bell Canada complying with any underground servicing conditions imposed by the municipality, and if no such conditions are imposed, the owner shall advise the municipality of the arrangement made for such servicing. If there are any conflicts with existing Bell Canada facililJes or easements, the OvvnedDeveloper shall be responsible for re-arrangements or relocation. If you have any questions, please contact Steve Hainsworth at 416-296-6018. Yours truly, Z//7-Janice Young _./~ Manager - Right of Way 16,5 RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That the request made by Merin Investments Inc., under Section 14.1(f)(ii) of the Pickering Official Plan, to allow development at a lower density than the required minimum, for lands designated Urban Residential Areas - Medium Density Area, being Lots 28, 29 and 30, Plan 492, be APPROVED. 164 PICKERING REPORT TO COUNCIL FROM: Neil Carroll Director, Planning & Development DATE: July 22, 2002 REPORT NUMBER: PD 39-02 SUBJECT: Request for Council's Permission to Deviate From Minimum Density Requirements Metin Investments Inc. Lots 28, 29 and 30, Plan 492 (East side of Glendale Drive, north of Kingston Road) (1841, 1845, 1849-1851 Glendale Drive) City of Picketing RECOMMENDATION: That the request made by Merin Investments Inc., under Section 14.1(f)(ii) of the Picketing Official Plan, to allow development at a lower density than the required minimum, for lands designated Urban Residential Areas - Medium Densi(v Area, being Lots 28, 29 and 30, Plan 492, be APPROVED. Land Severance Applications LD 156/02 to 162/02, and a request made by the owner to the City of Picketing requesting that Council authorize a deviation from the minimum density requirements of the Picketing Official Plan. AUTHORITY: The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13; Section 14.1(f)(ii) of the Picketing Official Plan. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: No direct costs to the City are anticipated as a result of the proposed development. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The owner of the subject lands (Metin Investments Inc.) has recently made applications to the Durham Land Division Committee (LD's 156/02 to 162/02) proposing the creation of 10 lots with lot frontages of 7.65 metres with the intent to develop 10 semi-detached units. A property location map and a reduction of the applicant's proposal are included as Attachments #1 and #2 respectively. A prior owner of the subject lands had submitted land severance applications proposing the identical development and received approval subject to conditions. However, at that time, the lands were designated Residential Low Density II under the City's old official plan, the Picketing District Plan. That owner did not fulfill the conditions of approval, and the applications subsequently lapsed. Under the City's new Official Plan, the subject lands are now designated Urban Residential Areas - Medium Density Area, which requires a minimum net site density of over 30 units per net hectare to a maximum of 55 units per net hectare. The current proposal does not conform with the density requirements. Report to Council PD 3%02 Subject: Request for Council's Permission to Deviate fi.om Minimum Density Requirements Date: July 22, 2002 ] ~ ,!15 Page 2 Therefore, the applicant is requesting a minor deviation from tine nninimum density requirements in accordance with section 14.1(t)(iil of the Picketing Official Plan, which permits minor deviations provided the purpose and intent of the plan is maintained. Approval of the applicant's request would result in a reduction to the minimum density requirements from '~over 30 units per net hectare" to "23.16 units per net hectare". Ttnis equals a difference of 4 £ewer units on the site. The Planning 8,: Development Department is supportive of the development of 10 semi-detached units on the subject lands as the form and scale ot' development is compatible with surrounding development. Accordingly, it is recommended ttnat the applicant's request to deviate from tine minimum density requirements be approved as all requirements of the City can be appropriately addressed as conditions of severance approval. BACKGROUND: Previous and Current Land Division Applications Identical A prior owner",applicant submitted Land Severance applications I LD 242/94 to 250/94) proposing the creation of 10 residential buildings lots with 7.65 metre lot frontages in order to facilitate the development of 10 semi-detached units. Thc previous owner',.applicant obtained permission from Council to proceed with the creation of the 1 (} lots by land severance rather than by plan of subdivision on September 19, 1994 as per Council resolution 214/94 and the applications were approved subject to conditions in 1994. The prior oxvner'applicant did not fulfill tine conditions of approval xvithin the specified tin, e frame and thc applications lapsed. The current owner',applicant (Merin investments Inc.) submitted Land Severance Applications (LD 156/02 to 162/02) to the Region of Durham Land Division Committee, proposing the identical development of 10 semi-detached units. Since the new proposal is identical to the previous request, it is not necessary to obtain Council's authorization to implement the proposed land severances. However, One new proposal is subject to different provisions in the current Picketing Official Plan. Lm~d Severance Apphcations LD 15202 to 162~02 v,'ere tabled by the Dufl~an~ Land Division Committee at their July 15, 2002 meeting, at the request of the Planning & Development Department, to allow the applicant time to obtain permission from City Council to permit development below the minimum density requirements. Previous and Current Official Plan Designations Different for Subiect Lands At the time the previous land severances were submitted, the subject lands were under the jurisdiction of a previous official plan (the Picketing District Plan), which designated the lands as Residentia! Low DensiO, II within the Liverpool Community Plan. This desigmation permitted the establishment of residential uses at density range of between 12 to 25 units per net hectare. The original proposal complied with the relevant prox isions oI-the Pickenng District Plan. The subject lands are currently designated Urbo,~ Residenzia/ Area - Medium Density Area within the Liverpool Neighbourhood. which permits residential uses at a density range of over 30 units per net hectare and up to 55 units per net hectare. The current proposal, if approved, would result in a density of 23.16 units per net hectare and would not comply with the minimum requirements of the medium density designation Section 14.1 (f)(ii) of the Official Plan indicates that maximum residcntial tar,,ets= are definite and that all other figures and quantities are approximate. Further. the Plan provides that City Council may permit minor deviations provided the purpose and intent of the Plan is maintained. Report to Council PD 39-02 Subject: Request for Council's Permission to Deviate from Minimum Density Requirements Date: July 22, 2002 Page 3 The Planning & Development Department supports the reduction in the minimum density requirements as the effects of forcing the creation of 4 additional lots to meet the current minimum density requirements would be negligible and the current proposal is compatible with existing residential uses along Glendale Drive as it provides a transition from the detached dwellings on the west side of Glendale Drive to the existing commercial uses fronting onto Liverpool Road. Public Input Through Required Zoning By-law Amendments The current zoning of the subject lands permits the establishment of semi-detached and\or townhouse units. The provisions of the by-law were intended to implement a proposed condominium development. The amending by-law contains provisions that are specific to a condominium development and are not conducive for the development of freehold semi-detached dwellings. The applicant will be required to pursue amendments to the existing by-law to amend the portions of the by-law that are pertinent to a condominium development such as visitor parking and setback requirements. The applicant intends to pursue the required amendments through the submission of multiple applications to the Committee of Adjustment. Circulation of the Committee of Adjustment applications will provide an opportunity for area residents to review and comment on the proposal. City's Interests Addressed through Conditions of Land Severance Through the review and comment on the associated land division applications, the City will require the applicant to enter into a development agreement to address matters typically covered in a plan of subdivision. All interests of the Civ will be appropriately addressed through the registration of the agreement. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Property Location Map 2. Applicant's Submitted Plan Tyle~Barne'it ) Pla / ,jL--y~da Taylor, MCIP, RPP/ ~MmManager, Cu~ent Operations TB/td Attachments Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Approved / Endorsed by: Director, Pl~I~"g & Development Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Thomas J. Quinn, Chief Administrative Officer ATTACHMENT RE¢ORT ¢ PD .\ o --,iL~~~ ~' , ~.- -/ i ,"/ City of Pickering Planning & Development Department PROPERTY DESCRIPTION LOTS 28, 29 AND 30, PLAN 492 840119 ONTARIO LTD. !, DATE JULY 19, 2002 i DRAWN BY RC OWNER APPLICATION No. LD 156/02 TO LD 162,,/02 5C~'LE 1:7500 ! CHECKED BY TB FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY PN-12 PA- t-,TTACHMENT ~ ~ TO REPORT # PD ~2(i'-~' (-l~ INFORMATION COMPILED FROM APPLICANT'S SUBMITTED PLAN MERIN INVESTMENTS INC. LD 156/02 TO LD 162/02 ! 7.6m LOT 1 LOT 2 LOT 3 LOT 4 LOT 5 7.6m LOT 6 7.6m LOT 7 7.6m LOT 8 7.6m LOT 9 LOT 10 0 0 O_ O! > rills MAP H/AS PRODUCED BY THE CITY OF PICKERING PLANNING ~ DEVELOPMENT DEPARI~4ENT, INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICE~, JUL Y 22, 2002. RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That Report Number PD 32-02 of the Director, Planning & Development regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 200'/, and the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, 2007, be received for information. 17 0 PICKERING REPORT TO COUNCIL FROM: Nell Carroll Director. Planning & Development DATE: June 28, 2002 REPORT NUMBER: PD 32-02 SUBJECT: Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act & Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan RECOMMENDATION: That Report Number PD 32-02 of the Director, Planning & Development regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 2001, and the Oak Ridges Moraine Consera'ation Plan, 2001, be received for information. On April 22, 2002, the Province established the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan by Ontario Regulation 140/02, under the authority of Bill 122, An Act to conserve the Oak Ridges Moraine b),providing for the Oak Ridges Moraine Conse~n,ation Plan, 2001. AUTHORITY: Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 2001 Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, 2001 Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P. 13 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no direct financial implications to the City at this time. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On November 1, 2001, the Province introduced Bill 122, the ,4~ ,4ct to conserve the Oak Ridges Moraine by providing for the Oak Ridges Moraine Couse~n'ation Plan (the Act). On November 1, 2001, the Province also introduced a Draft Oak Rid,ges Moraine Conservation Plan. The Act is the enabling legislation to establish the Oak Ridges :X/oraine Conservation Plan (the Plan) by regulation. The Act received Royal Assent on December 14, 2001. The Plan was established by the Province, by Ontario Regulation 140/02, on April 22, 2002. Both the Act and the Plan are deemed to be in force and effect as of November 16, 2001. The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan is an ecologically based land use plan that would protect unique natural features and maintain water quality and quantity on the Oak Ridges Moraine (ORM). The Act requires Regional and Local municipalities to implement the Plan by: preparing and adopting amendments to Official Plans and Zoning By-laws to bring them into conformity with the Plan; preparing watershed plans, including water budget and conservation plans; identifying wellhead protection areas; and ensuring that any proposed development within the Oak Ridges Moraine Area conforms to the Act and the Plan. The Act also sets out other requirements pending new regulations, such as site alteration and tree-cutting by-laws. Report to Council PD 32-02 Subject: Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation :Xct & Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Date: June 28, 2002 Page 2 The purpose of Report Number PD 32-02. o~' the Director. Planning & Development is to provide an overview of the Oak Ri(~o, es 31or,mw Conser~'~ion .4c~ tthe Act) and the Oak Ri~{ges Moraine Consem'ation Plum (the Plan) and to infon~ Council of the requirements to implement the Plan at the local level. BACKGROUND: 1.0 Overviews' 1.1 Chronoloo_v o£Events On May 17. 2001, the Province passed Bill 55, the Oak Rzdge_s' .~lo~'~:ne Pro~ec~ion Act, as part of the Province's Smart Gro~vth strategy. The Oak Rid~,es' .X/o~'~zzJzc' Pro:ec~zon Act, placed a 6-month Freeze on approvals of development applications within thc ()ak Ridges Moraine, effective until November 17, 2001. During tile summer of 2001, a Provincially appointed Advisorx Pancl consulted with various interest groups and agencies to reach a consensus on a strategy Ibr protecting the Oak Ridges Moraine. The Panel then released a document entitled "Share Yotu- Vision Ibr the Oak Ridges Moraine", which provided a vision for the ORM. and recommendations regarding a strategy to protect the ORM, which formed the basis for thc Oak Ridges .~lo~'aine C'on~'e~'~'~on Plan. On November 1, 2001, the Province introduced [Bill 12-'. _.tn Avz ~o conserve the Oak Ridges Moraine tn' p~'oviding for ~he O~k R~d~os .~lor~inc Co~so'v~:zon P/~m. more commonly refe~ed to by its short title: Oak Ri~Lges .Xlo~'~inc' C'onse't'v~z~zo~ .-to: ethe Act). On the same day, the Province also introduced a Dra~i Oak Rzdg, es .Xlot'~mw Conso~Tazion Plan, and initiated a 30-day consultation pe~od. The Ac~ received Royal .Assent on December 14, 2001 and the Plan was filed as Ontario Regulation 140/02 on Apr1 22. 2002. Both the Act and the Plan were deemed to come into Force on November 16, 2001. 1.2 The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation .Act. The Oak Ri~ges .~Iot'aine Consem'au'on Act. £~()/ establishes a legislative framework for protecting the Moraine's ecological and hydrological Features and i~mctions. The Act is the enabling legislation to allow the Oak Rid~o, es ~5lor~me Conso'v~;zo~ Plain to be established by regulation, it should be noted however, that the Minister also has tile authority to revoke the Plan by regulation, subject to a public process. The Act requires that development applications made under tile Planm'ng Act and Condominium Act conform to the Plan. Thc Act provides a process Ibr prescribed Regional and Local Official Plan Amendments and Zoning Bv-la~ anlcndn~ents to bring Official Plans and Zoning By-laws into conformity with the Conservation Plan. The Act also provides a process for development applications considered to be 'in transition', and appeals to :he OMB of decisions made prior to Oak Ridges Moraine Conset'v~zo~z Ac~ coming nlto eiTect on November 16, 2001. Some regulations required to implement the Plan are not vet in place. Further, the Province intends to introduce additional regulations regarding s~ct~ requirements as site alteration by-laws and tree-cutting by-laws. 1.3 The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan The Oak Ridges ?~Ioraine Conservation Plc~n provides a land use policy IYamework for the long- term protection and management of the ecological and hydrological inte=wity of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The Plan consists of goals and objectives, permitted uses and prescribed provisions to ensure that any proposed dexelopmcnt within tile Oak Ridges Moraine Area, as identified on the Land Use Designation Map. conibrms to the Plan f see .Attachment #1 ). 172 Report to Council PD 32-02 Subject: Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act & Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Date: June 28, 2002 Page 3 The Plan divides the Oak Ridges Moraine Area into four land use designations: Natural Core Areas, (38% of the Moraine), protect the ~eatest concentrations of key natural heritage features, critical to maintaining the integrity of the Moraine as a whole. · Natural Linkage Areas, (24% of the Moraine), protect critical natural and open space linkages between the Natural Core Areas and along rivers and streams. Countryside Areas, (30% of the Moraine), protect prime agricultural areas and natural features, and provide an agricultural and rural transition and buffer between the Natural Core Areas and Natural Linkage Areas and the urbanized Settlement Areas. Rural Settlement Areas (existing hamlets or similar small, generally long established communities) are included within the Countryside Area land use designation; and · Settlement Areas, (8% of the Moraine), reflect a range of existing predominantly urban communities planned by municipalities. The Natural Core and Natural Linkage Areas are the most restrictive land use designations. The Countryside Area land use designation generally permits agricultural and rural land uses. With the exception of limited lot creation in Rural Settlement Areas (infilling and minor rounding- out), lot creation is restricted in the Natural Core Area, Natural Linkage Area and Countryside Area land use designations. No lands (within the City of Picketing) are designated as "Settlement Areas" in the Plan. Hamlets, such as Claremont, are recognized as Rural Settlement Areas within the "Countryside Area" land use designation. The Plan also introduces Key Natural Heritage Features, Hydrologically Sensitive Features, Areas of High Aquifer Vulnerability, and Landform Conservation Areas, as well as minimum Areas of Influence and minimum Vegetation Protection Zones for each of these features (see Attachment #2). In reviewing development applications located within the Oak Ridges Moraine, the Plan outlines specific planning, design and development restrictions and requirements that need to be met to protect the integrity of the features. 1.4 Roles And Responsibilities ]. 4.1 Province of Ontario The Province's role is to implement the Plan within the existing land use planning policy framework of Municipal Plan Review and the One Windoxv Provincial Planning Service, by: providing a legislative and policy framework; approving conIbnnity amendments; and providing training and technical assistance. Only the Minister or prescribed person or public body under prescribed circumstances is able to amend the Plan. Regulations regarding amendments to the Plan have not been introduced. Further, the Act requires that the Province undertake a 10-year review of the Plan, which must include public consultation. Lands xvithin the Natural Core Area and Natural Linkage Area cannot be removed through the 1 O-year review of the Plan. 1.4.2 Region of Durham The Region of Durham's role in implementing the Plan is to prepare and adopt Official Plan amendments to bring the Durham Region Official Plan into conformity with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan. By April 22, 2003, the Region must: prepare and adopt conformity amendments; identify wellhead protection areas within Official Plan amendments; begin watershed plans for every stream originating within Durham Region; and prepare water budget and conservation plan(s). Report to Council PD 32-02 Subject: Oak Ridges Moraine Conser~'ation Act & Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Date: June 28, 2002 Page 4 173 1.4.3 City qf Pic/cering Local area mtmicipalities are the kev implementers of the Oak Ridges Moraine Consen'atiou P/an. As a key implementer, the main role of the City of Picketing is to ensure decisions regarding Planning Acz and Condominium :tc~ applications conlbrm to the Plan by applying the appropriate provisions of tile Plan to the consideration of development applications. The City's role is also to: provide information to the public, stakeholders and developers: to collect and share relevant data: and to monitor the effectixeness of the Plan through partnership with the Nlinistry, Region of Durham and other relevant agencies. The prescribed role of local area municipalities is: · To prepare and adopt an Official Plan amendment to implement the Plan. by October 22, 2003 (Section 9(2) of the Act): · To prepare and adopt a Zoning By-law amendment to bring its Zoning By-law(s) into conformity with the Plan, by October 22, 2003 (Section 915) of the .Act): · To prepare and adopt an Official Plan amendment that establishes wellhead protection areas for all existing and new wells, by October 22. 2003 {Section 42 of the Plan); To prepare and adopt an Official Plan amendment that prohibits or restricts uses within a wellhead protection area that could adversely affect the quality or quantity of groundwater reaching a well, by April 23. 2007 (Section 42 et'the Plan). The Act and the Plan ,.','ill also require local area nlunicipalities to: enter into a site plan agreement or other agreement as appropriate when a lot is created: prepare and pass tree-cutting and site alteration by-laws: and prepare comprehensive rehabilitation plans For aggregate sites, in cooperation with the ag~egate indust~'. Tine Ministry has indicated that tree-cutting and site alteration by-laws are high priority items tbr which regulations may be passed in the next few months. Some lands itl Picketing within the at'ca ff/.'/'ected /w the Oak Ridges Moraine Consen,ation Platt are zoned bt' Minister's Zoning Order ~*l. .4p£ro?riate amendments(to the Order) will be required. 1.5 Development Reviev,' In order to ensure that development applications conform to tile Plan. City staff are required to review applications within the context of both the O~/,' Ri~,cs .t/ore,me ConserYation Act, and the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation P&n. In accordance xvith the Act. development located within the ORM can be categorized as one of three types oi-development applications, as follows: Type 1. Development applications that ',','ere submitted after, and approved after, November 17, 200t ('must confortn' under Section 1 Type 2. Development applications that x','ere submitted before, and approved after, November 17, 2001 (~in transition' under Sect/on 15(2)): and Type 3. Development applications that were submitted before, and approved before, November 17, 2001 ('grandfathered' under Section 15/3 )). City staff must apply the appropriate policies and provisions of the Plan during the review of a development application, based on the 't>pe' of application being consolidated. 174 Report to Council PD 32-(~2 Subject: Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act & Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Date: June 28, 2002 Page 5 For applications that are '=oTandfathered' there may be additional requirements regarding conformity. These requirements could apply where further approvals under the Planning Act, Condominium Act or Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act are required, where approvals may have lapsed, and/or where new regulations are passed. The following development applications in the City of Picketing are affected by the legislation and will be reviewed within the context of the relevant provisions and policies of the Act and the Plan: CiD' of Pickering Development Applications Affected by the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act & the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act Plan Applicant Carson (\Vestwind) City of Pickermg Toko Investments Claremont Estates Claremont Estates Wmterstein File Number(s) OPA 97-010/D, OPA97-004/P, A 24/96 OPA 97-007/D 18T-90016 A 9"90 S-P-2000-02 A 27/01 18T-87082, OPA 87-083 'D, A 68/87 A 6/01 Purpose of Application To permit a Golf Course / Inn To recognize the Hamlet of Altona To permit a 27 unit subdivision To permit a 19 unit subdivision To permit a 16 unit subdivision To perrmt 5 residential units Type 2 Daniel Barkey A 12/93 To permit Auction sales 2 James Skentzos OPA 95-013/D To penmt a gas station 2 A 32/92, S 18/92 , Howard Burton 1 To perrmt employment uses in the Hamlet of Claremont Not assigned at date of writing this report The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan has been deemed to be in effect as of November 16, 2001. Therefore, City staff are required to ensure that any proposed development within the Oak Ridges Moraine Area conforms to the Plan, even prior to prescribed amendments to the City of Picketing Official Plan and Zoning By-law being adopted. In case of conflict with an Official Plan, Zoning By-law and/or Provincial policies/Acts, the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan prevails. The Plan also contains specific provisions regarding single dwellings on existing lots of record, as well as provisions for existing and previously authorized uses. For example, a building permit may be issued for an existing lot of record if the zoning would have permitted a single dwelling before November 15, 2001 and if the applicant can demonstrate to the extent possible, that there is no adverse affect on ecological integrity. Further, the Plan contains provisions for the continuation of legal non-conforming uses, and expansion of existing non-conforming buildings where there is no adverse effect. 2.0 Discussion: 2.1 Official Plan and Zoning By-law Conformity Amendments The City of Picketing is required by legislation and regulation to implement the Plan at the local municipal level, by preparing and adopting conformity amendments to Official Plans and Zoning By-laws and other requirements pending future regulations. However, amendments cannot be adopted by Pickering Council until the Region adopts amendments to the Durham Region Official Plan. Additional time is allowed for local area municipalities to adopt conformity amendments. For example, where the Region of Durham must prepare and adopt amendments by April 22, 2003, the City of Pickering must prepare and adopt amendments by October 22, 2003. Report to Council PD 32-02 Subject: Oak Ridges Moraine ConserYation Act & Oak Ridges Moraine ConserYation Plan Date: June 28, 2002 Page 6 City staff are working with Ministo', Regional, local Municipal staff and other relevant agencies to develop a coordinated approach to implement the Plan. The Act provides for extensions to tile deadline for adopting conformity amendments. Should staff identit\' that an extension will be required, staff will report to Council recommending that Picketing Council pass a resolution to request an extension from the Minister. If conformity amendments are adopted by the deadlines required by thc .Act. then the amendments are approved by the Minister and not subject to appeal. However, if con~'onnitv amendments are not adopted by the deadline required by the Act, and if an extension has not been granted, then they are subject to normal Planning ,4cz requirements, and may be subject to appeal(s). The Plan allows conformity amendments to further define the boundaries of the four land use designations with ~eater precision than the Ministry's mapping can provide at its current scale. For example, through the conformity amendment process, the boundary of Rural Settlement Areas such as Claremont, can be more precisely delineated at the local level in a manner consistent with the Plan's Land Use Designation map. However, tile Plan does not permit the outer boundary of the Oak Ridges Moraine Area to be modified. Delays m receiving technical information or mapping from the Ministry' may cause delays in preparing and adopting conformity amendments. The Plan does not permit Regional and local Official Plan policies regarding agricultural uses, mineral aggregate operations and wayside pits to be more restrictive than those of the Plan. However, nothing in the Plan is intended to prevent Official Plan policies and Zoning By-law provisions that are more restrictive than tile policies of the Plan, for uses other than the three uses listed above. The Province encourages municipalities to develop additional policies for the ORM that support, complement, or exceed the policies of the Plan. except for agricultural uses, mineral aggregate operations and wayside pits. The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (the Minister) is the approval authority for conformity amendments. The Minister's decision is final and not subject to appeal. Further, the Minister maintains the ability to make a zoning order under the ?/aum~g.4cz, which would supercede any Zoning By-law conformity amendments initiated by local municipalities. 2.2 Future Financial Implications The City of Pickering's involvement in implementin~ the Plan is required by Provincial Legislation and Ontario Regulation. Therefore, implementation of tile Plan will pose future financial implications for the City of Picketing. Any costs associated with implementing the Plan should be identified and included in future animal budgets pending full implementation of the Plan. Examples of possible costs include hiring of consultant(s) to undertake work necessary to implement the plan and subsequent on-going monitoring. The Province has not yet indicated whether financial support will be provided to municipalities to assist in the implementation of the Plan. However, Section 6 of the Act does allox~ for cost-sharin~ agreements regarding implementation of the Plan. Pending future regulations being introduced, and pending implementation of the Plan, associated costs are c un-entlv unknown. 3.0 Conclusions: The Oak Ridges Moraiue Couse,n¥~zio~l Ph~z has been deemed to be in effect as of November 16. 2001. Therefore. Git,,' staff, with the assistance of the Province, Region and relevant agencies as required, are ensuring that any proposed development within the Oak Ridges Moraine Area conforms to the Plan. Planning & Development staff are actively participating in fl~e Ministry's ongoing training sessions for thc Oak R~d?.es ~[orame Couse;~,ation Plan. Report to Council PD 32-02 Subject: Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act & Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Date: June 28, 2002 Paoe ? City staff are working with Ministry, Regional, local Municipal staff and other relevant agencies to develop a coordinated approach to implement the Plan in accordance with statutory requirements. Planning & Development staff will continue to update Council on any further information provided by the Province and any further work undertaken by staff. Accordingly, Planning & Development staff recommend that Report Number PD 32-02 be received for information. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan - Land Use Designation Map 2. Excerpt from the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Prepared By: Approved /Endorsed By: E dw-ard'W. Belsey Planner II Manager, Policy Neil Carroll, MCIP, RPP Director, Planning & Development EB/CR/td Attachments Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Ti(on{as J. Quir/fi, Chi~Administ~ ()ale l~i~es Moraine ~onservation t~]an Land [~se Desi,d,,ali,,. Map DURHAM SCUGOG UXBRIDGE ~ CKERING............................................. xxx I x'~('rl{] ....... M~KH~ ~,TTACHMENT ~ r ~- TO REPORT~ PD '- : - 177 EXCERPT FROM THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE CONSERVATION PLAN 42 TABLE KEY NATURAL HERITAGE FEATURES, HYDROLOGICALLY SENSITIVE FEATURES AND AREAS OF NATURAL AND SCIENTIFIC INTEREST (EARTH SCIENCE): MINIMUM AREAS OF INFLUENCE AND MINIMUM VEGETATION PROTECTION ZONES Colunm 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Minimum Vegetation Protection Zone Minimum Area of Influence (21, 23, Item Feature (21) 26 (4), 30 (12)) 1. Wetlands Alt land within 120 metres of any part All land within 30 metres of any part of of feature feature, subject to clause 23 (d) ifa natural herita[3e evaluation is required 2. Significant portions of All land within 120 metres of any part As determined by a natural heritage habitat of endangered, rare of feature evaluation carried out under section 23 and threatened species 3. Fish habitat All land within 120 metres of any part All land within 30 men-es of any part of of feature feature, subject to clause 23 (1) (d) ifa natural heritage evaluation is required 4. Areas of natural and All land within 120 metres of any part As determined by a natural heritage scientific interest (life of feature evaluation carried out under section 23 science) 5. Areas of natural and All land within 50 metres of any part As determined by an earth science heritage scientific interest (earth of feature evaluauon camed out under subsection 30 science) (12) , 6. Significant vallcylands All land within 120 metres of stable All land within 30 metres of stable top of top of bank bank, subject to clause 23 (1) (d) if a natural heritalle evaluation is required 7. Significant woodlands All land within 120 metres of any part All land within 30 metres of the base of of feature outermost txee trunks within the woodland, subject to clause 23 (1) (d) ifa natural herital~e evaluation is required 8. Significant wildlife habitat Ali land within 120 metres of any part As determined by a natural heritage of feature evaluation carried out under section 23 9. Sand ban'ens, savannahs and Ail land within 120 metres of any part All land within 30 metres of any part of tallgrass prairies of feature feature, subject to clause 23 (l) (d) ifa natural herital~c evaluation is required 10. Kettle lakes All land within 120 metxes of the Ail land within the sm'face catchment area or surface catchment area within 30 metres of any part of feature, whichever is greater, subject to clause 26 (4) (lc) if a h~'droio~tcal evaluation is required 11. Permanent and intermittent All land within 120 metres of All land within 30 metres of meander belt, streams meander belt subject to clause 26 (4) (c) and subsection 26 (5) ifa hydrological evaluation is required 12. Seepage areas and springs All land within 120 metres of any part All land within 30 metres of any part of of feature feature, subject to clause 26 (4) (c) and subsection 26 (5) if a hydrological evaluation is required RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That Clerk's Report CL 26-02 regarding appointments to the Working Group to draft detailed terms of reference for the Growth Management Study be received. That be appointed to represent the landowners within the Agricultural Assembly on the Working Group. That Council hereby confirms the appointment of all other persons who have been nominated to sit on the Working Group as set out in Clerk's Report CL 26- 02. REPORT TO COUNCIL 173 FROM: Bruce Taylor AMCT. CMM DATE: July 16, 2002 REPORT NUMBER: CL 26-02 SUBJECT: Growth Management Study Appointments to "Working Group" RECOMMENDATION: That Clerk's Report CL 26-02 regarding appointments to the Working Group to draft detailed terms ofrelbrence for the Growth Management Study be received. That be appointed to represent the landowners within the Agricultural Assembly on the Working Group. That Council hereby confirms the appointment of aH other persons who have been nominated to sit on the Working Group as set out in Clerk's Report CL 26-02. ORIGIN: Resolution #79/02. Item #6, passed on May 21. 2002 AUTHORITY: Part II1 of the Planning Act FINANCIAL IMPLI CATIONS: Not applicable EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: At its meeting of May 21, 2002, Council passed a resolution to establish a Working Group to prepare draft detailed terms of reference lbr the Grox~th Management Stud}'. This Report provides names of persons who have applied to sit on the Working Group. BACKGROUND: Please be advised that Council passed the tbllowing resolution at its regular meeting of May 21, 2002: Report to Council CL 26-02 Subject: Growth Management Study - Appointments to Working Group Date: Jul)' 16. 2002 Page 2 1. That Council receive for information, Report to Council CAO 05-02 (Revised) concerning a growth management study; and o That Council authorize the establishment of a working group as set out in the memorandum of the Chief Administrative Officer dated May 16, 2002 through public notice and invitation to draft detailed terms of reference for the growth management study, and that Council appoint the following Members of Council to sit on this working group: Mayor Arthurs Councillor Pickles That the working group use the ground rules and elements of the growth management study as set out in this Report as the basis for preparing the detailed terms of reference for the study, and that the working group complete and forward these terms of reference to Council for consideration in June 2002. That a copy of this Report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Region of Durham, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for information. Attached to this Report is a copy of the memorandum of the Chief Administrative Officer dated May 16. 2002 respecting the establishment and compositon of the Working Group whose mandate is to draft detailed terms of reference for the Growth Management Study. Letters were sent to all the agencies and community associations that are to be represented on the Working Group inviting them to appoint a representative to the Working Group. In addition, a notice was placed in the Community Page of the News Advertiser on June 12th, 19th and 26th inviting applications from landowners within the Agricultural Preserve. Based on the responses to the invitations that were sent out by letter and notice in the Community Page, the Working Group would be comprised as follows: ORGANIZATION APPOINTEES Pickering Council Mayor Arthurs Councillor Pickles Pickering staff TRCA Durham Region Planning staff Province of Ontario Agricultural Assembly East Duffins Area Whitevale Residents Assoc. Cherrywood Residents Assoc. PACT Liverpool West Comm. Assoc. Chief Administrative Officer Director, Planning & Development Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy Brian Denney, Director, Watershed Management Nestor Chornobay, Director, Strategic Planning Ross Fair, Project Director, Land Exchange Secretariat ONE TO BE CHOSEN: Adam Conyers Ashmore Reesor Ron Halliday Sandy Rider Bruce Flattery David Steele Martin Herzog Report to Council CL 26-02 Subject: Growth Management Stud)' Appointments to Working Group Date: July 16, 2002 Page 3 Only one representative is to be selected from landowners x~ithin thc Agricultural Assembly. Two persons applied for this position, namely Adam Con)ers and Ashmore Reesor. Their letters of application are attached hereto for your inlbrmation. ATTACHMENTS: Memo of Chief Administrative Of Iicer dated May 16. 2002 Letter from Bruce Flatter',' dated June 19, 2002 nominating Ashmore Reesor to represent landov~'ners in the Agricultural Assembly Letter from M.L. Tucker. President, Durham Conservation Association, dated May 23, 2002 nominating Adam Conyers to represent landowners in the Agricultural Assembly Prepared By: Bruce Taylor. City Clerk Attachments Cop),: Division Head, Corporate ProJects &Policv Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council h6'mas J. Quinn, (~ef A~min REPORT# OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER MEMORANDUM May 16, 2002 (AS REVISED AT THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 21, 2002) T o: Mayor Arthurs Members of Council From: Subject: Thomas J. Quinn Chief Administrative Officer Report to Council CAO 05-02 Growth Management Study in Report to Council CAO 05-02 it was recommended that a "Working Group" made up of Council, staff and landowner representatives be established to draft detailed terms of reference for the Growth Management Study. At the May 13th Planning Committee meeting, this recommendation was referred back to staff in order to provide a possible list of working group members for Council's consideration. The attachment provides staff's recommendation with respect to the Working Group membership. The list of participants is derived from those organizations that have shown an interest in the study and is based on the discussion and comments provided by Committee members and delegations that spoke at the May 13th Planning Committee meeting. 1 trust this is satisfactory. TJQ:tm Attachment Copy: ORIGINAL SIGNED BY Thomas J. Quinn Director, Planning & Development Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy City Clerk iSplanningxm2051401 doc Attachment to Memorandum from CAO to Mayor and Council May 16, 2002 (As revised at the Council Meeting of May 21, 2002) Report to Council CAO 05-02 Pickering Growth Management Study Further Detail on Working Group Membership* Pickering Council Mayor and Mayor Arth~s 1 member of Council Councilior Pickles Picketing Staff CAO and 2 members of stuff Appointed by CAO External Agency Staff 1 from TRCA staff Appointed by TRCA 1 from Durham Region Appointed by Regional Planning stuff Commissioner of Pla~ing Landowner Representatives 1 tkom Provincial Lands Appointed by Province within Study Area I from Agricult~al ~semblv Appointed by Council from lando~ nets x~ ithin Assembly 1 from East Duffins Area EDA Liaison as previously appointed by Council 1 from each of the Ha~ets Appointed b~ hamlet associations of Whitevale and of Whitevale & Che~wood Che~ywood Other Representatives 1 from PACT Appointed by PACT 1 horn Live¢ool West Appointed by LWCA Co~uniW Association The mandate of the Working Group is to draft detailed Terms of Reference for the Picketing Growth Management Study Membership on the Working Group is derived from those organizations that have shown an interest in the study and is based on the discussion and comments provided bv Committee members and delegations fl~at spoke at the May 1 ? Planning Comminee meeting :-t._ REPORT #,,. ' ~ R.R. 2 Picketing L1V 2P9 19 June 02 Brace Taylor, City Clerk Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade Picketing On L 1V 6K7 Dear Mr Taylor: Per your notice in the 12 June News Advertiser, I am nominating Ashmore Reesor (8042 Reesor Rd, Markham L6B 1AS, 905-294-2124) to serve on the Growth Management Study Working Group. He has agreed to this and has the support ora half dozen or so local farmers. He farms in both Markham and Pickering and owns 100 acres at the southeast comer of the Townline and Whitevale Road in Pickering. He has served on various advisory groups to the province, during the nearly thirty years that they owned this land. Would you please contact him by phone or mail, to let him know this nomination has been received? Also, while I have your attention, how do I correct an item in the 13 May Planning Committee minutes? I am quoted as saying that the working group should include a ~%ndowner," but what I actually said was a "farmer'--and I suggested four or five names, including Astunore's. Thank you. Sincerely, Bruce Flattery cc: Mayor and councillors MTTAC H Pti .:-- : ~,. ConservatJot? Durham 23 May 2002 185 Via Fax to: Thomas J. Quinn - CAO cc. Bruce Taylor - Clerk Re: Michael L. Tucker President - Durham Conservation Assoctation Representative for the Working Group Orowth Manaxemem Study - Pickerina .A~ Lands Dear Mr Ouinn, .After discussions with local Picketing councillor. David Pickles, concerning the inclusion oCa DCA representa[ive for the abox e-rei'ercnce Working Group, we propose Mr ,Adam Conyers. C.A., a member of,,he DCA Advisor5, Board. His coordinates are: Adam Convcrs 5222 Brock Rd Claremont. Ont. Tel: 905-649-1234 If you need any further information, etc. please don't hesitate to contact Adam or Angie Jones at the DCA numbers below. Yours truly, M. L. 'Fucker President RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby endorses the following resolution of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority: THAT the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority endorse the Earth Charter as a statement of our commitment to the spirit and aims of the document. In so doing, we pledge to join the global partnership for a just, sustainable, and peaceful world and to work for the realization of its values and principles. We pledge to promote and apply its principles in our programs, policies and other activities. REPORT TO COUNCIL 187 FROM: Bruce Taylor. AMCT. CMM City Clerk DATE: July 15. 2002 REPORT NUMBER: CL 29-02 SUBJECT: Endorsement of Toronto and Region Conserx'ation Authority (TRCA) Resolution Earth Charter RECOMMENDATION: That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby endorses the tbllowing resolution of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority: THAT the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority endorse the Earth Charter as a statement of our commitment to the spirit and aims of the document. In so doing, we pledge to join the global partnership for a just, sustainable, and peaceful world and to work for the realization of its values and principles. We pledge to promote and apply its principles in our programs, policies and other activities. ORIGIN: Resolution passed by the TRCA on June 21. 2002 AUTHORITY: Section 9 of the Municipal Act FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS' Not applicable EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Not applicable BACKGROUND: Please be advised that the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority passed the following resolution at its meeting of June 21. 2002: 185 ,.9-0,_ Report to Council CL '~ '~ Subject: Endorsement of TRCA Resolution re: Earth Charter Date: July 15, 2002 Page ~ THAT the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority endorse the Earth Charter as a statement of our commitment to the spirit and aims of the document. In so doing, we pledge to join the global partnership for a just, sustainable, and peaceful world and to work for the realization of its values and principles. We pledge to promote and apply its principles in our programs, policies and other activities; AND FURTHER THAT this report be forwarded to TRCA's Member Municipalities, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), for their endorsement. Attached to this Report is a copy of the letter from the TRCA dated July 2, 2002 advising of the passing of the above resolution, a copy of the TRCA staff report and a copy of the Earth Charter. The Earth Charter seeks to promote awareness of the major challenges and choices facing humanity. It recognizes that in the midst of great diversity, we live in an increasingly interdependent world and that a global partnership involving civil society, business, and government is essential.. It is an urgent call for the changes in life style, institutional practice, and public policy required to protect the larger living world and to ensure a better future for all. It is the intention of the TRCA to inform the Earth Council in Costa Rica of its endorsement and the endorsement of its member municipalities, of the Earth Charter. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Letter from TRCA dated July 2, 2002 Prepared By: Attachments Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Thffrn~s']."Quinn, C~ef Adm~strative~eff ATTACH~NT # / TO REPORT July 2, 2002 Mr. Bruce J. Taylor Clerk City of Pickering Pickering Civic Centre One The Esplanade Pickering, ON LlV 6K7 Dear Mr. Taylor: At Authority Meeting #6/02, held on June 21,2002, Resolution A163/02. as outlined below, was approved. Also appended to this letter is the accompanying staff report and a copy of the Earth Charter. THAT the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority endorse the Earth Charter as a statement of our commitment to the spirit and aims of the document. In so doing, we pledge to join the global partnership for a just, sustainable, and peaceful world and to work for the realization of its values and principles. We pledge to promote and apply its principles in our programs, policies and other activities; AND FURTHER THAT this report be forwarded to TRCA's Member Municipalities, the Federation of Canadian Municipafities (FCM), and the Association of Municipalities in Ontario (AMO), for their endorsement. If you require further information on the Earth Charter, please contact Lisa King, Sustainability Specialist, The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, at 416-661-6600 ext. 5386. Kathy Stranks Executive Assistant, Chair & CAO /Encl [)rive, Downsvie,.s. ©ntari~, N13.% i_44 41(i) 661-660(~) ;-\\ ~-,t,i-~isae: ',:',,.;v. trca.,:)n.ca ,~,TT.,~Cr-, ":E" ' :~__TO REPORT:/:/:.,,' Amended report, as approved by the Watershed Management Advisory Board at Meeting #3/02, held on June 14, 2002, and the Authority at Meeting #6/02, held on June 21, 2002. RES.#D47/02 - EARTH CHARTER We stand at a critical moment in the Earth's history, a time when humanity must choose its future. We urgently need a shared vision of basic values to provide an ethical foundation for the emerging world community. Therefore, together in hope we affirm the following interdependent principles for a sustainable way of life as a common standard by which the conduct of all individuals, organizations, businesses, governments, and transnational institutions is to be guided and assessed. We must join together to bring forth a sustainable global society founded on respect for nature, universal human rights, economic justice, and a culture of peace reflected in the principles of the Earth Charter. Moved by: Seconded by: Anthony Ketchum Frank Scarpitti THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority endorse the Earth Charter as a statement of our commitment to the spirit and aims of the document. In so doing, we pledge to join the global partnership for a just, sustainable, and peaceful world and to work for the realization of its values and principles. We pledge to promote and apply its principles in our programs, policies and other activities. AMENDMENT RES.#D48/02 Moved by: Seconded by: Frank Scarpitti Tanny Wells THAT the following be inserted after the main motion: AND FURTHER THAT this report be forwarded to TRCA's Member Municipalities, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), and the Association of Municipalities in Ontario (AMO), for their endorsement. THE AMENDMENT WAS CARRIED THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, WAS CARRIED A'TTACHNEN~' ~ ~ TC REPORT#--..-~ 191 BACKGROUND The Earth Charter was one of the expected outcomes of the Earth Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. It was to have formed the ethical foundation upon which Agenda 21 and the other Rio documents were to have been based. The call for such a document caught the imagination of individuals and organizations around the world, as well as some governments. During the two years leading up to and including the Earth Summit, NGOs and government delegations from around the world worked on elements of the Charter. Still, governments could not reach agreement on an Earth Charter and instead adopted the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, which valuable, as it was, did not meet the expectations of a Charter. Following the Earth Summit, two international NGOs, the Earth Council and Green Cross International, with the support of the Dutch Government, joined forces with others to pursue the development of an Earth Charter. Over the past decade the international Earth Charter Initiative conducted a world wide, cross cultural dialogue on common goals and shared values. Hundreds of organizations and thousands of individuals participated. Guided by this global conversation, the Initiative drafted the Earth Charter as a people's declaration that gives expression to an emerging global consensus on fundamental values and principles for a just and sustainable world. The Earth Charter seeks to promote awareness of the major challenges and choices facing humanity. It recognizes that in the midst of great diversity we live in an increasingly interdependent world and that a global partnership involving civil society, business, and government is essential. It is an urgent call for the changes in life style, institutional practice, and public policy required to protect the larger living world and to ensure a better future for all. In September of 2001 the Board of the Authority recommended that TRCA staff be directed to explore the Earth Charter as a framework for sustainability, including discussions with the Authority's municipal partners and constituents as appropriate, and report back to the Watershed Management Advisory Board. On this basis, a cross-organizational staff team was formed to explore the Earth Charter principles and their relevancy and applicability to the TRCA's programs and activities. The team included Anthony Ketchum, Lisa King, Tim Feher, Brian Byrnes, Bernie Mclntyre, Adele Freeman, Ken Towle, Brian Dundas, David Green, Chandra Sharma and Allan Foster. Over a period of six meetings, staff engaged in meaningful discussion and debate about the principles and clauses that particularly guide the Living City vision and TRCA programs. The benefits of undertaking this process were in the consideration of a wider notion of sustainability values and principles that inform our work and in identifying clearer linkages between local and global issues. Some examples of particularly relevant Earth Charter principles and clauses are provided below: Principle 1' Respect Earth and life in all its diversity. A) Recognize that all beings are interdependent and every form of life has a value regardless of its worth to human beings. Meaning: The Living City vision recognizes the intrinsic value of all beings as part of the web of life. The TRCA's terrestrial natural heritage program values biologically diverse habitat as the support system for diverse life forms, rather than focussing on rare or endangered species. It recognizes the interdependence between many species and natural elements that comprise complex ecosystems. Principle 6: Prevent harm as the best method of environmental protection, and when knowledge is limited, apply a precautionary principle. A) Take action to avoid the possibility of serious or irreversible environmental harm even when scientific knowledge is incomplete or inconclusive. Meaning: Serious and complex issues such as global climate change are difficult to accurately model and predict. However, we must make sound decisions with future generations in mind, and take immediate action using the best information available to prevent drastic changes to the earth's climate. The TRCA uses and applies environmental science as a cornerstone of its work. We recognize that ecological information is complex rather than finite, and we rely on a combination of traditional wisdom, community opinion and science. When information is limited or complex we apply a precautionary environment-first approach. Principle 8: Advance the study of ecological sustainability and promote the open exchange and wide application of the knowledge acquired. C) Ensure that information of vital importance to human health and environmental protection including genetic information, remains available in the public domain. Meaning: The TRCA understands that a healthy natural environment, is the fundamental basis for the health and well being of all living creatures including humans and their communities. On this basis our work helps to advance public knowledge about the links between health and the environment, central to a Living City Region. Principle 12: Uphold the right of all, without discrimination, to a natural and social environment supportive of human dignity, bodily health, and spiritual well being, with special attention to the rights of indigenous peoples and minorities. A) Eliminate discrimination in all of its forms, such as that based on race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, religion, language, and national ethnic or social origin. Meaning: This principle and clause provide a code of conduct for actively ensuring and pursuing diversity and equity both within the TRCA human resources policies towards staff and in terms of outreach to the community. Our multi-cultural stewardship education program is an active implementation example. Principle 14: Integrate into formal education and life-long learning the knowledge, values and skills needed for a sustainable way of life. ,~-,iq"ACr-ii'lEp. F-=~TO R, EPOR, T# .:~z ?, ] 9 3 B) Promote the contribution of the arts and humanities, as well as the sciences in sustainability education. Meaning: Not only do the arts and humanities provide different modes of learning e.g. story telling, arts and drama, they also are essential to interdisciplinary education. Interdisciplinary education is the basis of education for sustainable living because it encourages a deeper understanding and awareness of issues across economics, science, environment etc. The TRCA will continue to use the Earth Charter as a framework for action towards sustainability. As described in the examples above, the Earth Charter principles help us to reflect on our accomplishments and identify new directions. The Earth Charter can be used in many valuable ways as described below, an educational tool for developing understanding of the critical choices facing humanity and the urgent need for commitment to a sustainable way of life an invitation to individuals, institutions, and communities for internal reflection on fundamental attitudes and ethical values governing behaviour a catalyst for multi-sectoral, cross-cultural, and interfaith dialogue on global ethics and the direction of globalization a call to action and guide to a sustainable way of life that can inspire commitment, cooperation, and change an integrated ethical framework for creating sustainable development policies and plans at all levels a values framework for assessing progress towards sustainability and for designing professional codes of conduct and accountability systems a soft law instrument that provides an ethical foundation for the ongoing development of environmental and sustainable development law. As a soft law document, the Earth Charter in no way obligates any group, organization or individuals to it in any legal fashion to adhere to it, but rather should be used to spur dialogue and reflection about our situation on Earth. The Earth Charter has been endorsed by 5314 organizations thus far. in Canada these include the City of North Vancouver and the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (includes Toronto office), United Nations Association in Canada, Transformative Leaning Centre of Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE Toronto), Moose Deer Point First Nations, L'Education au service de la terre and others. Global cities include Berkeley, California; Melbourne, Australia; Urbino, Italy; Glasgow, UK; and others. Seventeen cities in the state of Vermont recently endorsed the Earth Charter with an overwhelming positive response. RATIONALE The Earth Charter supports and enhances the Conservation Foundation's Living City Vision: TRCA is a leader in making a Living City Region with healthy rivers and shorelines, biodiversity supported by a network of greenspace and people committed to sustainable living. Sustainable Living Through Education is identified as one of the three primary objectives of the Living City campaign and the 2001 business plan. The Living City vision recognizes that achieving sustainability will depend ultimately on changes in behaviour and lifestyles, changes that will need to be motivated by a shift in values and rooted in the cultural and moral precepts upon which behaviour is predicated. This greater understanding joins the Earth Charter and the Living City in a universal approach to achieving sustainability in the Greater Toronto Area and abroad. DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE Following the Board's endorsement of the Earth Charter the following Next Steps wilt be undertaken: 1. The TRCA will inform the Earth Council in Costa Rica of this endorsement. The Earth Charter will be circulated among TRCA business units for further internal discussion about its sustainability values and principles, about ways that the Earth Charter could assist and inform their work and about opportunities to disseminate the charter externally. Members of the staff team will be available to help facilitate these sessions. The purpose will be to promote further dialogue and dissemination of the Charter principles in- house. 3. The Earth Charter will be disseminated to watershed councils and alliances for their consideration for both education and endorsement for their own uses. 4. TRCA staff will be available upon request to facilitate sessions or speak to other partners including ember municipalities about the Charter. 5. The TRCA will incorporate the Earth Charter onto its web site as a link. Examples of TRCA's application of the Charter may include Education for Sustainable Living programming, the Environmental Management System and Employee Code of Conduct. Other opportunities will be identified through further internal review. FUTURE BENEFITS The Earth Charter provides one example of a linkage to the international sustainability agenda to inform local and regional issues and solutions. Public dialogue around sustainability principles is the primary intent of the Earth Charter and is encouraged by the TRCA to make full use of this important document. The principles inform the underlying assumptions and intent of the Living City objectives and TRCA programs. By using the Earth Charter as a framework and a resource, it creates a common foundation to move towards a more sustainable society. FINANCIAL DETAILS There are no financial impacts. Report prepared by: Lisa King, extension 5386 For Information contact: Lisa King, extension 5386 Date: June 3, 2002 Explore the Earth Charter web site for more information: http://www.earthcharter.org 196 THE EARTH CHARTER PREAMBLE - We stand aba critical moment in Earth's history, a time when humanity must choose its future. As the world becomes increasingly interdependent and fragile, the future at once holds great peril and great promise. To move forward we must recognize that in the mids of a magnificent diversity of cultures and life forms we are one human family and one Earth community with a common destiny. We must join together to bring forth a sustainable global society founded on respect for nature, universal human rights, economic justice, and a culture of peace. Towards this end, it is imperative that we, the peoples of Earth, declare our responsibility to one another, to the greater community of life, and to futbre generations. Earth, Our Home Humanity is part of a vast evolving universe. Earth, our home, is alive with a unique community of life. The forces of nature make existence a demanding and uncertain adventure, but Earth has provided the conditions essential to life's evolution. The resilience of the community of life and the well-being of humanity depend upon preserving a healthy biosphere with all its ecological systems, a rich variety of plants and animals, fertile soils, pure waters, and clean air. The global environment with its finite resources is a common concern of all peoples. The protection of Earth's vitality, diversity, and beauty is a sacred trust. The Global Situation The dominant patterns of production and consumption are causing environmental devastafiorh the depletion of resources, and a massive extinction of species. Communities are being undermined. The benefits of development are not shared equitably and the gap between rich and poor is widening. Injustice, poverty, ignorance, and violent conflict are widespread and the cause of great suffering. An unprecedented rise in human population has overburdened ecological and social systems. The foundations of global security are threatened. These trends are perilous-~but not inevitable. The Challenges Ahead The choice is ours: form a global partnership to care for Earth and one another or risl the destruction of ourselves and the diversity of life. Fundamental changes are needed in our values, institutions, and ways of living. We must realize that when bas needs have been met, human development is primarily about being more, not having more. We have the knowledge and technology to provide for all and to reduce our impacts op the environment. The emergence of a global civil society is creating new opportunities to build a democratic and humane world. Our environmental, economic political, sdcial, and spiritual challenges are interconnected, and together we can forg inclusive solutions. Universal Responsibility To realize these aspirations, we must decide to live with a sense of universal responsibility, identifying ourselves with the whole Earth community as well as our 'local communities. We are at once citizens of different nations and of one world in which the local and global are linked. Everyone shares responsibility for the present and future well-being of the human family and the larger living world. The spirit of human solidarity and kinship with all life is strengthened when we live with reverence for the mystery of being, gratitude for the gift of life, and humility regarding the huma~ place in nature. We urgently r~eed a shared vision of basic values to provide an ethical foundation for the emerging world community. Therefore, together in hope we affirm the following interdependent principles for a sustainable way of life as a common standard by which the conduct of'all individuals, organizations, businesses, governments, and transnational institutions is to be guided and assessed. PRINCIPLES I. RESPECT AND CARE FOR THE COMMUNITY OF LIFE Respect Earth and life in all its diversity. a. Recognize that all beings are interdependent and every form of life has value regard/es,, its worth to human beings. b. Affirm faith in the inherent dignity dali human beings and in the intellectual artistic, ethi and spiritual potential of humanity. Care for the community of life with understanding, compassion, and love. a. Accept that with the right to own, manage, and use natural resources comes the duty to prevent environmental harm and to protect the rights of people. b. Affirm that with increased freedom, knowledge, and power comes increased responsibil, to promote the common good. 3. Build democratic societies that are just, participatory, sustainable, and peacefuL a. Ensure that communities at all levels guarantee human rights and fundamental freedom and provide everyone an opportunity to reai/ze his or her full potential. b. Promote social and economic justice, enab/zng all to achieve a secure and meaningful livelihood that is ecologically responsible. 4. Secure Earth's bounty and beauty for present and future generations. a. Recognize that the freedom of action of each generation is qualified by the needs of futt generations. b. Transmit to future generations values, traditions, and institutions that support the Iong-t~ flourishing of Earth's human and ecological communities. · ' In order to fulfill these four broad commitments, it is necessary to: II. ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY 5. Protect and restore the integrity of Earth's ecological systems, with special concern for biological diversity and the natural processes that sustain life. a. Adopt at all levels sustainable development plans and regulations that make environmeJ conservation and rehabilitation integral to all development initiatives. b. Establish and safeguard viable nature and biosphere reserves, including wild lands and marine areas, to protect Earth's life support systems, maintain biodiversity, and preserve natural heritage. c. Promote the recovery of endangered spec/es and ecosystems. 195 d. Control and eradicate non-native or genetically modified organisms harmful to native species and the environment, and prevent introduction of such harmful organisms. e. Manage the use of renewable resources.such as water, soil, forest products, and marin~ life in ways that do not exceed rates of regeneration and that protect the health of ecosystems. f Manage the extraction and use of non-renewable resources such as minerals and fossil fuels in ways that minimize depletion and cause no serious environmental damage. 6. Prevent harm as the best method of environmental protection and, when knowledge is fimited, apply a precautionary approach. a. Take action to avoid the possibility of serious or irreversible environmental harm even w scientific knowledge is incomplete or inconclusive. b. Place the burden of proof on those who argue that a proposed activity will not cause significant harm, and make the responsible parties liable for environmental harm. c. Ensure that decision making addresses the cumulative, long-term, indirect, long distanc, and global consequences of human activities. d. Prevent pollution of any part of the environment and allow no build-up of radioactive, tox or other hazardous substances. e. Avoid military activities damaging to the environment. 7. Adopt patterns of production, consumption, and reproduction that safeguard Earth's regenerative capacities, human rights, and community well-being. a. Reduce, reuse, and recycle the materials used in production and consumption systems, and ¢nsure that residual waste can be assimilated by ecological systems. b. Act with restraint and efficiency when using energy, and rely increasingly on renewable energy sources such as so/ar and wind. c. Promote the development, adoption, and equitable transfer of environmentally sound technologies. d. Internalize the full environmental and social costs of goods and services in the se/ting p~ and enable consumers to identify products that meet the highest social and environmenl standards. e. Ensure universal access to health care that fosters reproductive health and responsible reproduction. f. Adopt lifestyles that emphasize the quality of life and material sufficiency in a finite world. 8. Advance the study of ecological sustainability and promote the open exchange and wid( appfication of the knowledge acquired. a. Support international scientific and technical cooperation on sustainability, with special attention to the needs of developing nations. b. Recognize and preserve the traditional know/edge and spiritual wisdom in ail cultures th contribute to environmental protection and human well-being. c. Ensure that information of vita/importance to human health and environmental protectio including genetic information, remains available in the public domain· III, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE 9. Eradicate ~Overty as an ethical, social, and environmental imperative. a. Guatantee the right to potable water, clean air, food security, uncontaminated soil, she/t and safe sanitation, allocating the national and international resources required. b. Em~ower every human being with the education and resources to secure a sustainable livelihood, and provide social security and safety nets for those who are unable to suppc themselves. c. Recognize the ignored, protect the vulnerable, serve those who suffer, and enable them develop their capacities and to pursue their aspirations. 199 10. Ensure that economic activities and institutions at all levels promote human developme in an equitable and sustainable manner. a. Promote the equitable distribution of wealth within nations and among nations. b. Enhance the intellectual, financial, technical, and social resources of developing nations and refieve them of onerous international debt. c. Ensure that all trade supports sustainable resource use, environmental protection, and progressive labor standards. d. Require multinational corporations and international financial organizations to act transparently in the public good, and hold them accountable for the consequences of the activities. 11. Affirm gender equality and equity as prerequisites to sustainable development and ens universal access to education, health care, and economic opportunity. a. Secure the human fights of women and girls and end ail violence against them. b. Promote the active participation of women in afl aspects of economic, political, civil, soc~ and cultural life as full and equal partners, decision makers, leaders, and beneficiaries. c. Strengthen families and ensure the safety and loving nurture of afl family members. 12. Uphold the.right of all, without discrimination, to a natural and social environment supportive of human dignity, bodily health, and spiritual well-being, with special attention the rights of indigenous peoples and minorities. a. Eliminate discrimination in all its forms, such as that based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, language, and national, ethnic or social origin. b. Affirm the right of indigenous peoples to their spirituality, know/edge,/ands and resourc( and to their related practice of sustainable livelihoods. c. Honor and support the young people of our communities, enabling them to fulfill their essential role in creating sustainable societies. d. Protect and restore outstanding p/aces of cultural and spiritual significance. IV. DEMOCRACY, NONVIOLENCE, AND PEACE 13. Strengthen democratic institutions at all levels, and provide transparency and accountability in governance, inclusive participation in decision making, and access to jus~ a. Uphold the fight of everyone to receive clear and timely information on environmental matters and all development plans and activities which are likely to affect them or in whk they have an interest. b. Support local, regional and global civil society, and promote the meaningful participation all interested individuals and organizations in decision making. c. Protect the rights to freedom of opinion, expression, peaceful assembly, association, an. dissent. d. Institute effective and efficient access to administrative and independent judicial procedures, including remedies and redress for environmental harm and the threat of su harm. e. Eliminate corruption in ali public and private institutions. f. Strengthen local communities, enabling them to care for their environments, and assign environmental responsibilities to the levels of government where they can be carried out most effectively. 14. Integrate into formal education and life-long learning the knowledge, values, and skills needed for a sustainable way of life. a. Provide alt, especially children and youth, with educational opportunities that empower them to contribute actively to sustainable development. b. Promote the contribution of the arts and humanities as we//as the sciences in sustainab education. c. Enhance the role of the mass media in raising awareness of ecological and social chaflenges. d. Recognize the importance of moral and spifitual education for sustainable living. 15. Treat all riving beings with respect and consideration. a. Prevent cruelty to animals kept in human societies and protect them from suffering. b. Protect wild animals from methods of hunting, trapping, and fishing that cause extreme, prolonged, or avoidable suffering. c. Avoid or eliminate to the full extent possible the taking or destruction of non-targeted species. 16. Promote a culture of tolerance, nonviolence, and peace. a. Encourage and support mutual understanding, solidarity, and cooperation among all peoples and within and among nations. b. Implement comprehensive strategies to prevent violent conflict and use coflaborative problem solving to manage and resolve environmental conflicts and other disputes. c. Demilitarize national security systems to the level of a non-provocative defense posture, and convert military resources to peaceful purposes, including ecological restoration. d. Eliminate nuclear, biological, and toxic weapons and other weapons of mass destruct/or e. Ensure that the use of orbital and outer space supports environmental protection and peace. f. Recognize that peace is the wholeness created by fight relationships with oneself, other persons, other cultures, other life, Earth, and the larger whole of which all are a part. THE WAY FORWARD As never before in history, common destiny beckons us to seek a new beginning. Such renewal is the promise of these Earth Charter principles. To fulfill this promise, we must commit ourselves to adopt and promote the values and objectives of the Charter. This requires a change of mind and heart. It requires a new sense of global interdependence and universal responsibility. We must imaginatively develop and apply the vision of a sustainable way of life locally, nationally, regionally, and globally. Our cultural diverSity is a precious heritage and different cultures will find their own distinctive ways to realize the vision. We must deepen and expand the global dialogue that generated the Earth Charter, for we have much to learn from the ongoing collaborative search for truth and wisdom. Life often involves tensions between important values. This can mean difficult choices. However, we must find ways to harmonize diversity with unity, the exercise of freedom w the common good, short-term objectives with long-term goals. Every individual, family, organization, and community has a vital role to play. The arts, sciences, religions, educational institutions, media, businesses, nongovernmental organizations, and governments are all called to offer creative leadership. The partnership of government, civil society, and business is essential for effective governance. In order to build a sustainable global community, the nations of the world must renew the commitment to the United Nations, fulfill their obligations under existing international agreements, and support the implementation of Earth Charter principles with an international legally binding instrument on environment and development. Let ours be a time remembered for the awakening of a new reverence for life, the firm resolve to achieve sustainability, the quickening of the struggle for justice and peace, an( the joyful celebration of life. RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That Clerk's Report CL 20-02 attaching a letter dated May 14, 2002 from the Chair of the Durham Regional Police Services Board regarding Domestic Violence Prevention and advising of the recommendations of the Coroner's Jury on the Gillian Hadley case be received. That the Council of the City of Pickering hereby endorses the following resolution passed by the Durham Regional Police Services Board in which the Hadley Inquest recommendations are supported: WHEREAS the Durham Regional Police Services Board is committed to excellence in public safety and police governance in the Regional Municipality of Durham; AND WHEREAS a Coroner's Inquest was recently concluded regarding the death of Durham Region resident and domestic violence victim Gillian Hadley; AND WHEREAS the Coroner's Jury made a number of recommendations, notably those related to the Justice system and the coordination of efforts including (1)the establishment of an implementation committee, and (2) "that the Government of Ontario coordinate and streamline the delivery of victim services/advocacy within the justice system in order to avoid confusion regarding the roles and responsibilities of those involved, and to avoid the duplication of services"; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario recently established the Ministry of Public Safety and Security; THEREFORE be it resolved that the Durham Regional Police Services Board strongly supports the Hadley Inquest recommendations as they relate to the Justice system (2 through 22 both inclusive and 37), inter-agency coordination (1 and 49 through 52, both inclusive), and research, analysis and reporting (53 through 58, both inclusive), and urges the Government of Ontario to demonstrate leadership in addressing Domestic Violence by coordinating, and there necessary funding, the full implementation of said recommendation within one (1) year; AND FURTHER that the Durham Regional Police Services Board requests that the Government of Ontario provide publicly, within 6 months, a status report regarding all 58 recommendations of the Hadley Inquest, That copies of this resolution be forwarded to: The Right Honourable Ernie Eves, Premier of Ontario. The Honourable Brenda Elliot, Minister of Community, Family and Children's Services The Honourable David Young, Attorney General The Honourable Bob Runciman, Minister of Public Safety and Security The Honourable Janet Ecker, MPP The Regional Municipality of Durham The Durham Regional Police Services Board REPORT TO COUNCIL FROM: Bruce Taylor. AMCT, CMM City Clerk DATE: June 7, 2002 REPORT NUMBER: CL 20-02 SUBJECT: Domestic Violence Prevention Coroner's Jury Recommendations on Gillian Hadley Case RECOMMENDATION: That Clerk's Report CL 20-02 attaching a letter dated May 14, 2002 from the Chair of the Durham Regional Police Services Board regarding Domestic Violence Prevention and advising of the recommendations of the Coroner's Jury on the Gillian Hadley case be received. That the Council of the City of Pickering hereby endorses the following resolution passed by the Durham Regional Police Services Board in which the Hadley Inquest recommendations are supported: WHEREAS the Durham Regional Police Services Board is committed to excellence in public safety and police governance in the Regional Municipality of Durham; AND WHEREAS a Coroner's Inquest was recently concluded regarding the death of Durham Region resident and domestic violence victim Gillian Hadley; AND WHEREAS the Coroner's Jury made a number of recommendations, notably those related to the Justice system and the coordination of efforts including (1) the establishment of an implementation committee, and (2) "that the Government of Ontario coordinate and streamline the delivery of victim services/advocacy within the justice system in order to avoid confusion regarding the roles and responsibilities of those involved, and to avoid the duplication of services"; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario recently established the Ministry of Public Safety and Security; THEREFORE be it resolved that the Durham Regional Police Services Board strongly supports the Hadley Inquest recommendations as they relate to the Justice system (2 through 22 both inclusive and 37), inter-agency coordination (1 and 49 through 52, both inclusive), and research, analysis and reporting (53 through 58, both inclusive), and urges the Government of Ontario to demonstrate leadership in addressing Domestic Violence by coordinating, and there necessary funding, the full implementation of said recommendation within one (1) year; AND FURTHER that the Durham Regional Police Services Board requests that the Government of Ontario provide publicly, within 6 months, a status report regarding all 58 recommendations of the Hadley Inquest. Report to Council CL 20-02 Subject: Domestic Violence Prevention Date: June 7. 2002 Page 2 o That copies of this resolution be tbr,aarded to: The The The The The The The Right Honourable Ernie Eves. Premier of Ontario. Honourable Brenda Elliot. Minister of Community. Family and Children's Services Honourable David Young. Attorney General Honourable Bob Runciman. Minister of Public Salbty and Security Honourable Janet Ecker. MPP Regional Municipality of Durham Durham Regional Police Services Board ORIGIN: Letter from the Chair of the Durham Regional Police Services Board dated May 14. 2002 AUTHORITY: Domestic Violence Protection Act. 2000 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Not applicable EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Chair of the Durham Regional Police Services Board is requesting Pickering Council to endorse a resolution passed by the Board supporting the recommendations of the Coroner's Jury on the Gillian Hadley case. BACKGROUND: Please find attached to this Report a letter dated May 14. 2002 from the Chair of the Durham Regional Police Services Board enclosing a copy of the recommendations of the Coroner's Jury on the Gillian Hadley case and requesting that Council endorse a resolution of the Board supporting the recommendations of the Coroner's JurY. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Letter from Chair of Durham Regional Police Services Board Report to Council CL 20-02 Subject: Domestic Violence Prevemion Date: June 7, 2002 Page 3 Prepared By: · Bruce~Taylor, City Clerk Attachments Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council /o/~, Th~n~s--J. Quinn, tChief ad~inistrat~e~Offic~ ATTACHHEN': ;: ....... i GIONAL POLI SERVICES BOARD R. Boychyn, Chair * K. Ashe, Vice-Chair * G. Mossman, Member* R. Nicol, Member * D. Moffatt, Member May 14, 2002 Mr. Wayne Arthurs Mayor City of Pickering Municipal Office l The Esplanade Picketing ON LIV 6K7 Dear Mayor Arthurs: A Coroner's Inquest recently concluded regarding the domestic murder in Durham Region of Gillian Hadley. Ms. Hadley was killed in June, 2000 by her estranged husband Ralph Hadley, despite a court- order prohibiting him from contacting her. After 52 days of hearings, the jury made 58 recommendations spanning a broad range of issues, including: ( 1 ) justice functions (police, crown attorneys, bail, courts and familv law), (2) social services (housing, income support, community-based services for each of women, children and men, education, and workplace safety), (3) coordination of services, and (4) research, analysis and reporting. What makes these recommendations particularly relevant to the issue of domesti~c violence is that expert advice was solicited from both service providers and service customers throughout the Inquest. This high level of stake-holder input has not always been the case, notably during development of the proposed Domestw Fiolence Act, 2000 (Bill 117). In recognizing that domestic violence is a significant, unresolved social issue, the Durham Regional Police Services Board has adopted the enclosed resolution. We are forwarding this resolution to your attention, and solicit your support in ( 1 ) pursuing endorsement of this resolution by Regional Council, and (2) forwarding this resolution to other municipal councils across Ontario. Ultimately, we are seeking partners in lobbying the Provincial Government to demonstrate leadership in addressing Domestic Violence. Realizing that the recommendations are broad based, and recognizing that many of those recommendations exceed the mandate and in-house expertise of the Police Services Board, we humbly defer judgement of the recommendations regarding social issues to more capable agencies. This is not intended to diminish the importance of social-services recommendations, rather simply to acknowledge that the realm of social services is outside of our mandate and area of police staff expertise. This resolution is also being forwarded to the Premier, all provincial cabinet members, Durham Region MPPs, Police Services Boards throughout Ontario and the Association of Police Services Boards. In closing, I thank you for your interest in this significant issue, and look forward to receiving your response regarding your intentions. Chair 77 Centre Street North. Oshawa ON L1G 4B7 Phone: 905-721-4295 or 905-579-1520, Ext 4307 * Fax: 905-721-4249 i ATTACHMENT# ?t ' '~ REGIONAL MCE SERVICES BOA R. Boychyn, Chair * K. Ashe, Vice-Chair * G. Mossman, Member* R. Nicol, Member * D. Moffatt, Member 2O8 REQUEST FOR GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO LEADERSHIP REGARDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION WHEREAS the Durham Regional Police Services Board is committed to excellence in public safety and police governance in the Regional Municipality of Durham; AND WHEREAS a Coroner's Inquest was recently concluded regarding the death of Durham Region resident and domestic violence victim Gillian Hadley; AND WHEREAS the Coroner's Jury made a number of recommendations, notably those related to the Justice system and the coordination of efforts including (1) the establishment of an implementation committee, and (2) "that the Government of Ontario coordinate and streamline the delivery of victim services/advocacy within the justice system in order to avoid confusion regarding the roles and responsibilities of those involved, and to avoid the duplication of services"; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario recently established the Ministry of Public Safety and Security; THEREFORE be it resolved that the Durham Regional Police Services Board strongly supports the Hadley Inquest recommendations as they relate to the Justice system (2 through 22 both inclusive and 37), inter-agency coordination (1 and 49 through 52, both inclusive), and research, analysis and reporting (53 through 58, both inclusive), and urges the Government of Ontario to demonstrate leadership in addressing Domestic Violence by coordinating, and where necessary funding, the full implementation of said recommendations within one (1) year; AND FURTHER that the Durham Regional Police Services Board requests that the Government of Ontario provide publicly, within 6 months, a status report regarding all 58 recommendations of the Hadley Inquest. 77 Centre Street North, Oshawa, ON LIG 4B7 Phone: 905-721-4295 or 905-579-1520, Ext. 4307 * Fax: 905-721-4249 Ontario ATTACHMENT Ministry of Office of The Solicitor The Chief General Coroner Minist6re du Bureau du Solliciteur coroner g~n~ral en chef Verdict of Coroner's Jury Verdict du jury du coroner We the undersigned Nous soussign8 Frances L. Rubens Donald Bartlett John A. Cringrich Laura Watts Lorna Marie Ruder of Toronto de of Toronto de 'of Toronto de of Toronto de of Toronto de the jury serving on the inquest into the death of / dOment assermenti~s, formant le ju.-y dans I'enqu~te sure le d6cas de: Surname / Nora de famile Given names / Pr~nom Hadte~l r Gi IZian aged 35' held at the Coroner's Inquest Courts, 15 Grosvenor Street, Toronto, Ontario figd(e) de qui a ~tb menee 2 From the 22''a. Oct. 2001 to the 8~. February 20 02 du a ia By Dr. Bonita 2~orter Coroner for Ontario Par coroner pour having been duly sworn, have inquired into and determined the following:/avons enqu©t~ at avons datermin8 ce qui suit: Name of deceased 1. Nom du (de la) ddfunt(e) GiIlian Mary Hadley 2. Date and time of death Date et heure du d6c6s 20~, June 2000 at or after 9-06am. 3, Place of Death Lieu de dbcas 865 Hiltcrest Road, Picketing, Ontario 4. Cause of death Cause du d6c~s C~nshot to the head 5. By what means Homicide Circonstances entourant le d~cas · ' 'g 8 b~. ~Foreman/~r~side;q~-'~u jury Ontario Ministry of Office of The Solicitor The Chief General Coroner Minist/~re du Bureau du Solliciteur coroner gbndral en chef Verdict of Coroner's Jury Verdict du jury du coroner We the undersigned Nous soussignb Frances L. Rubens Donald Bartlett John A. Gringrich Laura Watts Lorna Marie Ruder of Toronto de of Toronto de of Toronto de of Toronto de of Toronto de the jury serving on the inquest into the death of / dament asserment6s, formant le jury dans I'e-n-qu~te sure le d6c6s de: Surname / Nom de famile ! Given names / Pr6nom aged 34 ~gb(e) de held at the Coroner's Inquest Courts, 15 Grosvenor StreeC Toronto, Ontario qui a 6t6 men~e A From the 22"d. Oct. 2001 to the 8th. February 20 02 du a la By Dr. Bonita -Por~er Coroner for Ontario Par coroner pour I'Ontario having been duly sworn, have inquired into and determined the following:/avons enqu¢.t6 at avons d~termin~ ce qui suit: Name of deceased 1. Nom du (de la) d~funt(e) Ralph Alexander Hadley Date and time of death 2. 20~h. June 2000 at or after 9.06am. Date et heure du d6c~s Place of Death 3. 865 ttiltcrest Road, Picketing, Ontario Lieu de d~c6,s 4. Cause of death Cause du dbc6s Gunshot to the head 5. By what means Suicide Circonstances entourant le ddc~s Inquest into the Deaths of Gillian Hadley and Ral~ 2.11 Court Sittino=_Dates October 2001: 2?(, 23~°., 25~h., 26"~., 29th., 30th. and 31~( November: lst', 5th,' 6th', 7th', 8th', t3th ...., 14th., 19th 2}st , --VV"0.,-.>V"rd., 26th., 27th., 28~h., 29th. and 30~h. December: rd 4Ih., 5th., lth vth th $~ 10th 3., 10~h.,1..,1_ .,13 .,14th.,l ., .... and21St January 2002: · _., -., '"., 90th 30th lst, 8Ih, 147, 15~h., 16tt~ 17~h 24th.. 25'r' 2Sth., ,..,...., . and .3 February: l St., 4°~ , 5~h., 6th., 7tt'. and 8:t~. INQUEST TOUCHING THE DEATHS OF Gillian Mary Hadley and ,R, alph Alexander Hadley JURY VERDICT AND RECOMMENDATIONS Statement We the ]uoT offer our sincere condolences to the families and friends of Oillian and Ralph Hadley and our admiration to those neighbors who came to help. Despite the tragic end to the situation, we thank you. The deaths of Gillian and Ralph will have a particularly distressing effect on their children and the additional publicity' generated by this inquest will add to their grief. We are confident that the implementation of our recommendations will more than compensate for this distress by preventing similar tragedies in the future. Domestic violence is a crime that is different from other crimes in two W ay S i · The likelihood of repeat violence is common and at most times predictable, · The victim is known in advance. With this knowledge socie9; has an opportunity to use its expertise, resources and updated technologies to prevent this ¥'pe of crime with the ultimate goal of a safer environment and tt~e saving of lives, This jury hopes that our recommendations will help achieve these goals. IMPLEMENTATION We recommend that an implementation committee be established by the Government of Ontario, consisting of government and non-government representatives, to oversee the implementation of the recommendations in the inquest into the deaths of Gillian Hadley and Ralph Hadley, the inquest into the deaths of Arlene May and Randy lies, and the recommendations adsing out of the report by the Joint Committee on Domestic Violence to the Attorney General of Ontario entitled "Working Toward a Seamless Community and Justice Response to Domestic Violence: a Five Year Plan in Ontario". We also recommend that half of this Implementation Committee be chosen from community-based women's and children's advocates and survivors of violence, as well as other community-based representatives with expertise on issues of domestic violence, who are representatives of diverse communities in Ontario; and that OAITH, the John Howard Society and representatives of the subsidized housing sector be included in this group. And further, that the work of the Implementation Committee be funded and not time limited, and that it continue until the Committee is satisfied that all recommendations have been implemented across the province. JUSTICE Police We recommend that the Ministry of the Solicitor General conduct audits of police services to monitor compliance with the Model Police Response to Domestic Violence. We recommend that the Ministry of the Solicitor General enhance the curriculum for recruit training at the Ontario Police College in order to produce a qualified domestic violence investigator at graduation in every case. No fewer than forty (40) hours should be spent on domestic violence investigative [raining. We recommend that the Ministry of the Solicitor General emphasize the importance of and encourage police services to use the Domestic Violence Supplementary Report Form when investigating domest c violence incidents. We recommend that the police services examine the use of continuously repeating audible signals on their in-car computer terminals. Rationale: The police officer responding to the 911 call on June 20, 2000 had difficulty heating radio messages because of an audible signal emanating from the vehicle's computer terminal. We recommend that police services change the classification of complaints status on domestic violence call assignments as recorded on the CAD System in order that police response is "without delay". We recommend that investigating officers who respond to domestic violence complaints conduct their investigations without requiring the complainant to obtain statements from others or to gather evidence as a means of completing the investigation. / =~_ F~EPORT ~' 2 Crown Attorneys 8. We recommend that the Criminal Law Division form a training faculty of experts, including Victim/VVitness Assistance Program, to advise and train Crown Attorneys on issues related to domestic violence and bail hearings, and that these training initiatives include monitoring and evaluation. Bail 9. VVe recommend that the Ministry of the Solicitor General direct all police services by written policy that release directly from a police service with undertakings and conditions on charges stemming from an incident of domestic violence is not an acceptable practice. 10. We recommend that the Criminal Code be amended to require a reverse onus bail hearing in every domestic violence arrest situation. 1 1. We recommend that police services establish a victim bail notification system that will inform victims as to the date and time of the accused's bail hearing. 12. We recommend that the Ministry of the Attorney General work with the Ministry of the Solicitor General to develop a specialized domestic violence bail program. Components would include a designated specially-trained Crown Attorney and police officer in each coud jurisdiction to: · Be contacts for other Crown Attorneys and police officers · Provide guidance, and · Provide other strategic advice on bail hearings. 13. We recommend that properly staffed and accessible court facilities be open to enable bail hearings on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, and that there be a domeslic violence Crown attorney available to the court, on those days. 14.We recommend that if complainants can show the court reasons why their safety is or would be in jeopardy, bait should be withheld. ' 1 5. We recommend that any accused who breaches ~ail conditions be held in custody until trial. 16. We recommend that the Ministry of the Attorney General conduct a review of the surety system with a view to making improvements that would provide for the safety of women and children in domestic violence cases and create consequences for sureties who fail to comply with supervision responsibilities. 17.We recommend that the Ministry of the Attorney General develop a brochure, to be distributed in court, outlining the role and responsibilities of a surety. Courts 18.We recommend that the Ministry of the Attorney General review the criminal justice process for prosecution of domestic violence cases, in both the special domestic violence courts and regular criminal courts, to develop ways in which to shorten the time delays between bail hearings and trials, thus reducing the risk to victims of intimate partner abuse. Family Law 19.We recommend that the Ministry of the Attorney General develop an expedited court procedure for the screening and processing of family law court cases where either child abuse or exposure to violence by children has been identified, and that the development of any such procedure must include consultation and ongoing involvement of both abused women's advocates and children's advocates, as well as family law legal experts. 20. We recommend that the Children's Law Reform Act "best interests of the child" test be amended to direct courts to consider the impact of domestic violence on children when custody and access are being determined. 21 .We recommend that the Ministry of the Attorney General create processes for coordination between the criminal and family law systems which would provide for the reconciling of criminal and civil orders in cases of domestic violence, and specifically to ensure that no-contact protection orders, cdminal or civil, take precedence over family law orders until such time as safety mechanisms can be put in place to protect women and children threatened by violence. JUSTICE-OTHER 22. We recommend that the Government of Ontario coordinate and streamline the delivery of victim services/advocacy within the justice system in order to avoid confusion regarding the roles and responsibilities of those involved, and to avoid duplication of services. SOCIAL SERVICES Housing Rationale for recommendations 23 - 30: The prevention of a reoccurrence of domestic violence generally involves keeping the accused away from the complainant. While it is unfair that the complainant should have to move in order to achieve this separation, this is often the only practical way. It is important that there be suitable safe temporary accommodation immediately available as well as long term assistance in the form of subsidized housing. The present long wait for housing is unacceptable. 23.We recommend that the Govemment of Ontario and the Government of Canada immediately provide new funding for developing additional permanent subsidized housing units and "second stage" subsidized housing units (i.e. medium-term housing with supportive counseling and advocacy services) sufficient to meet the current and forecast needs for subsidized housing in each community of Ontado. 24.We recommend that the Government of Ontado and the Government of Canada ensure that an adequate number of the subsidized housing units be equipped to accommodate applicants, and/or their children, with disabilities. 25. We recommend that the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada consult with municipalities of Ontario to devise changes naws or policies that could facilitate the development of additional subsidized housing units - e.g. taxation deductions, funding incentives, etc. 26.We recommend that the Government of Ontario (Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing) consult immediately with representalives of subsidized housing applicants/occupants, subsidized housing providers, coordinated housing access centres, community service counseling agencies and other professionals with appropriate knowledge of domestic violence issues, to determine whether the "90 days from separation" eligibility requirement for the Special Priorily Housing Category ("abuse priority category') should be amended or abolished. Such consultations should give regard to, among other things, the most current data on the time period of the risk of violence following the date of separation from an abuser, as well as the existing and forecast supply of subsidized housing units. This issue should be reviewed periodically to ensure that at all times it accurately reflects the current data and circumstances. ' 27. We recommend that the Government of Ontario (Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing) require Service Managers to ensure that all housing providers and coordinated housing access centres maintain a transparent complaint process for subsidized housing app cants and provide to all applicants at the time of initial contact a wdtten copy of the complaint process, similar to the letter describing the right of appeal that is currently provided to applicants by Housing Access Centre (Durham Region). 28.We recommend that the Government of Ontario (Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing) conduct, or ensure that the Service Managers under the Social Housing Reform Act and regulations (also known as Bill 128) conduct p~iodic and/or random operational aud ts of providers of subsidized housing and coord hated access centres in Ontario with a view to ensuring that they are administering the abuse priority criteria in accordance with the legal requirements. 29. We recommend that the Government of Ontario (Ministry of Municipal affairs and Housing) create a committee or forum for representatives of subsidized housing applicant/occupants, Service Managers, housing providers and coordinated housing access centres to discuss issues relatino to the provision of subsidized housing across Ontario. The Government of Or'ratio should use the information obtained through such discussions for the pu..r?_o, se of category for subsidized housing. Income Support 31 .We recommend that the Government of Ontario (Ministry of Community and Social Services) review the social assistance rates under the Ontario ~Vorks Act and create a mechanism to provide for the adjustment of said rates to reflect the actual needs of recipients as they may be affected by the social and economic environment for the particular geographic location where they reside. 32. We recommend that the Government of Ontario (Ministry of Community and Social Services) increase the Qntario Works Act housing allowance for women and children fleeing abusive relationships in order to enable them to enter the market rental housing sector in communities where there is a demonstrated insufficiency of available social housing units to accommodate their needs within a reasonable period of time. 33.We recommend that the Government of Ontario amend Ontario Works Act guidelines to include allocation of funds to women and children escaping abuse to ensure coverage of moving costs beyond current levels of allowed "start-up" funding, including costs for those who must move outside their local community. 34.We recommend that the Government of Ontario (Ministry of Community and Social Services) amend the Ontario Works Act, regulations and policy directives in order to provide that for women and children fleeing abusive relationships who are applicants or recipients of social assistance there is an automatic deferral of all mandatory Ontario Works participation requirements for six months. 35. We recommend that the Govemment of Ontario (Ministry of Community and Social Services) require that all delivery agents of Ontario Works Act social assistance establish a local response for the expedited intake of applicants who are fleeing situations of domestic violence. 36.We recommend that all income support screening units be required to use a standard questionnaire or format when taking calls in order to ascertain whether the caller is experiencing domestic violence and requires expedited access to financial resources. Community Based Services For Women 37. We recommend that there be a program of government funded independent trained advocates for abused women, both inside and outside of the criminal justice system. 38. We recommend that the Government of Ontario, through its various ministries but in particular the Ministry of Community and Social Services, ensure that all community-based women's anti-violence services, including shelters, are appropriately funded. - ' Community Based Services For Children 39. We recommend that the Govemment of Ontario, through either the Ministry of Community and Social Services or the Ministry of Education, provide specific funding through community and women's services and school boards, for safe travel to and from school for all children exposed to violence. Rationale: So that no woman feels unable to leave an abusive situation and seek shelter because of concerns about disruption of her children's schooling. 40. We recommend that the Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses (OAITH) and Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies (OACAS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Community and Social Services develop a specific response within child protection services across the province to child welfare reports and cases in which child exposure to domestic violence has been identified; and further: · That the Ministry of Community and Social Services ensure that appropriate and adequate funding is allocated to both the violence against women sector and the child welfare sector for training, implementation and ongoing operation of the specific response in cases of domestic violence. Community Based Services For Men 41. We recommend that all jurisdictions have available a program similar to that of DADS of Durham to assist parents to cope with the stress of family breakups. Rationale: Programs like DADS recognize the fact that men continue to be respons~'ble for parenting children notwithstanding marital breakdown. These programs provide addiIional se~..4ces and supports specific to the needs of the male partner. 42. We recommend that all Community based counseling programs (e.g. anger management programs) include screening procedures during the intake process to ensure that participants enroll in programs appropriate to their needs. The screening process should ensure that an individual in need of abuser/batterer programs and/or psychiatric or medical help is referred to appropriate programs and services, There should also be funding to ensure that sufficient specialized programs exist in each community so that proper referrals can be made. 43.We recommend that the post-conviction iimitations imposed by the Government of Ontario regarding admission to many programs for abusers must be changed to allow for volunta~, community referred as well as court mandated admissions for abusers. Rationale: Individuals in need of t?,/s kind of counsefing should not have to be convicted first before they can get ,~elp. 44.We recommend that specialized programs aimed at providing counseling to abusers include risk assessment procedures to determine, if possible, the degree of risk that the abuser poses to the abused padner. 45.We recommend that all batterers counseling programs be extended to permit a minimum counseling period of 52 weeks. Education, Training and Prevention Proqrams 46.We recommend that the Ontario Women's Directorate continue to work with community organizations and experts in the field of domestic violence to identify and promote public education messages and initiatives that would best improve public understanding of issues relating to women's safety. 47.We recommend that the Government of Ontario, in collaboration with frontline women's and children's advocates in the field of women's shelters, fund the development of a public education campaign with the goal of making both the public and abused women aware of the children's programs and supports within women's shelters across Ontario to aliay the fears of women who delay or decline using women's emergency shelters. Workplace Safety 48.We recommend that all empio'yment re',ated legislation, including the Employment Standards Act, the Human Riahts Code, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Worka/ace ~Safety and tnsu~-ance Act be reviewed and amended to ensure that: · violence is defined to include harassment, stalking and threats of violence; · women experiencing violence in an intimate or personal relationship may take a leave of absence su,~,clent to address the vioience in the relationship and establish themselves and their children in a safe place without fear of losing their emp:oyment or fear of experiencing some other employment re',ated reprisai. Coordination of Services and Shared Information 49. We recommend that the Government of Ontario examine the issue of client confidentiality and personal privacy issues with respect to the shadng of information and coordination of services and determine if the Freedom of Information Act and Proleclion of Privacy Act/Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of PrivacyAct require legislative amendments to permit such disclosure to take place where a client is a victim of domestic violence. 50.We recommend that local domestic violence coordinating committees be established in every jurisdiction in the Province of Ontario with a view to coordinating services not just for those matters that enter the justice system but to coordinate services for all victims of domestic violence, including the indirect victims of domestic violence such as children. 51 .We recommend that the Government of Ontario create a provincial coordinating committee comprised of Government and non-Government representatives to assist in coordinating province-wide services to ail victims of domestic violence, as well as to set standards and best practices. 52.We recommend that the Government or Ontario organize and coordinate provincial and regional inter-sectoral conferences or symposia on domestic violence within the next six months. Research, Analysis and Reportin.q 53.We recommend that the Government of Ontario investigate and consider the use of electronic monitoring technology that involves a global positioning system for not only parole but also in the instance of bail for those who are charged with domestic violence offenses. 54.We recommend that the office of the Chief Coroner establish a Domestic Violence Death Review Committee comprised of specialists and experts to assist the Coroner's Office in the investigation of suspicious deaths which occur within an intimate relationship. 55. We recommend that the Ministry of the Attorney Ge[~eral commission and underwrite research to study the effects of the initiatives associated with the domestic violence specialized courts to ascertain whether they assist in reducing domestic violence. The results of the studies and analysis should be made available to the public. 56.We recommend that (he Ministry of Community and Social Services and the Ministry of the Attorney General develop and support approved ongoing research analyzing the effectiveness of domestic violence risk assessment tools and treatment. 57. We recommend that the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada develop a database of those individuals who have not necessarily been convicted but have had arrests and charges laid with respect to domestic violence. Rationale:This would facilitate cooperation and sharing of information between jurisdictions. 58.We recommend that the Chief Coroner's Office provide a progress report one year following the release of this jury's recommendations. 223 RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That the letter from the Durham Regional Police Service dated June 13, 2002 endorsing the establishment of the Lynn Heights Drive Area Neighbourhood Watch be received. That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby endorses the Lynn Heights Drive Area Neighbourhood Watch and approves the installation of Neighbourhood Watch signs at the entrances to the subject area. REPORT TO COUNCIL FROM: Brace Taylor, AMCT, CMM City Clerk DATE: July 4, 2002 REPORT NUMBER: CL 27-02 SUBJECT: Establishment of Lynn Heights Drive Neighbourhood Watch RECOMMENDATION: That the letter from the Durham Regional Police Service dated June 13, 2002 endorsing the establishmem of the Lynn Heights Drive Area Neighbourhood Watch be received. That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby endorses the Lynn Heights Drive Area Neighbourhood Watch and approves the installation of Neighbourhood Watch signs at the entrances to the subject area. ORIGIN: Letter from the Durham Regional Police Service dated June 13, 2002 AUTHORITY: Section 102 of the Municipal Act FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Not applicable EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: To endorse the establishment of the Lynn Heights Drive Area Neighbourhood Watch and direct staff to erect the Neighbourhood Watch signs at the emrances to the subject area by approving the installation of the signs. BACKGROUND: Please find attached to this Report a letter from the Durham Regional Police Service dated June 13, 2002 advising of their endorsement of the Lynn Heights Drive Area Neighbourhood Watch. The geographical area covered by the Lynn Heights Drive Area Neighbourhood Watch is north of Finch Avenue, west of Dixie Road, south of the hydro right-of-way and generally north and east of Lynn Heights Park. A map of the area served and the names of the contact persons for this Neighbourhood Watch are attached to the letter from the Durham Regional Police Service. Report to Council CL 27-02 Subject: Lynn Heights Drive Area Neighbourhood X,Vatch Date: July 4, 2002 Page 2 225 Bv also endorsing this Neighbourhood Watch. Council is giving permission to the installation of three signs to be placed at the entrances to the subject area. The Neighbourhood Watch will purchase the signs, however. City staffwill undertake thc installation. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Letter from Durham Regional Police Service dated June 13. 2002 Prepared By: Brace Taylor, City Clerk Attachments Recommended tbr the consideration of Picketing City Council ~as J. Qmn~Chid'~dmm~c (~lcer 226 Durham Regional Police Service · K. McAIpine- Chief of Police , C. Mercier- Deputy Chief , R. Piukkala- Deputy Chief t 3 June 2002 Mr. Bruce Taylor, Clerk The Cib' of Picketing Municipal Office 1 The Esplanade PICKERING, Ontario I,l V 6K3 To the Governing Municipal Body: l/E: THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH "LYNN HEIGHTS DRIVE AREA" Through the implementation of Crime Prevention Programs, dedicated community volunteers work with police to help reduce crime in their communities. One such C~,~zen Involved" Crime Prevention Program is Neighbourhood Watch. It is a project which employs an elegantly simple technique of"neighbours looking out for neighbours" to reduce threats o['crime against potential victims. '[his letter is to introduce you to a group of concerned citizens who want to get involved in such a progrram. Through persistence, devotion and hard work, these people have made an honourable effort to form a Neighbourhood Watch within their community. They have met all criteria as set out in the Durham Regional Police Service "Neighbourhood Watch Guidelines" and have received a commitment from their fellow neighbours of at least 75% participation. The Durham Regional Police Service endorses this new organization as an official Community Neighbourhood Watch. It is recommended that they be granted permission to erect approved Neighbourhood Watch signs in their area as a crime deterrent. Sincerely Sgt. Henry Otter, Community Services Coordinator Community Services Unit Encl-2 77 Centre St. North, Oshawa, Ont. LIG 4B7 Oshawa (905) 579-1520 Toronto (905) 6830100 Fax (905) 4~3-5053 3213 REV o6/01 Toll Free {905 - 705) 1-888-579-1520 Web Site www. police.durham.on.ca DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE &--PORT TO: I:ROM' 13 June 2002 Sgt. Hem'y Otter Community Services Bureau Kristina McCann Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator LYNN HEIGHTS DRIVE NEIGHBOI;RHOOI) WATCtl Please send a letter of cndoLcment to the City of Pickering recognizing the "LYNN HEIGHTS DRIVE AREA" N eighbourhood Watch. The residents in the Lynn Heights Drive area have followed the D.R.P.S. guidelines to lbrm their watch program. They have the prescribed number of I31ock Captains and 750,0 signed participation, iMr Brace 1-avlor, Clerk The City of Picketing Municipal ()fFicc I The Esplanade PICKER1NG, Ontario LIV 6K3 NEIG} tBOURHOOD WATCt I CHAIRPERSONS Mrs. Dvan Itarris 1064 Maurv Cres Picketing, On LIX 1R3 PHONE 905-420-2725 Mrs. Helen Richardson 1059 Maurv ('res Picketing, On I~iX 1R4 PHONE 905-831-9719 Cc Mr. Richard ttolbom. Director of Public ~'orks Phone 905-420-4630 re' signs 22B HEIGHTS ,~,TTACHNEi,: : MAURy SHERMAN CRES. sHERMAN CRESCENT OO~.ONiAL LYNN HEIGHTS PARK BENTON CRT. CRESCENT CRESCENT CITY OF PICKERING MUNICIPAL ADDRESSES MAP 6'1 1900 Reliance on this Information Is dons so at the user's own risk. The Corporation of the City of Picketing le unable to confirm the accuracy of address Information on this map end will not be mlponelble for damages adelng from reliance on the Information provided herein. Address Information was generated from Ministry of Revenue assessment records. ~I/!lere mddressel ere leelgnld In rangee only the first number of the record is dlipla 22:3 RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That Clerk's Report CL 28-02 regarding an amendment to the Municipal Act respecting fines for contravening the parking provisions for disabled persons of parking by-laws be received. That the draft by-law to amend the parking provisions for disabled persons of the Parking By-law to increase fines from $110.00 to $300,00 and to allow for the owner of the vehicle to be charged with an offence even though the owner was not the driver at the time of the offence be enacted. REPORT TO COUNCIL FROM: Bruce Taylor, AMCT, CMM City Clerk DATE: July 9, 2002 REPORT NUMBER: CL 28-02 SUBJECT: Amendment to Parking By-law - Fines for Contravening Sections Respecting Parking for the Disabled RECOMMENDATION: That Clerk's Report CL 28-02 regarding an amendment to the Municipal Act respecting fines for contravening the parking provisions for disabled persons of parking by-laws be received. That the draft by-law to amend the parking provisions for disabled persons of the Parking By-law to increase fines from $110.00 to $300.00 and to allow for the owner of the vehicle to be charged with an offence even though the owner was not the driver at the time of the offence be enacted. ORIGIN: Amendments made to Municipal Act to compliment the enactment of the Ontarians With Disabilities Act AUTHORITY: Section 322.1(1) of the Municipal Act FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Not applicable EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The purpose of this Report is to advise Council of an amendment made to the Municipal Act, which requires the municipality to increase the fines for contravening the parking provisions for disabled persons of the Parking By-law fi.om $110.00 to $300.00. The Municipal Act now also permits the fine for contravening those sections of the Parking By-law with respect to the number and placemem of parking spaces for the disabled to increase fi.om $2,000.00 to $5,000.00. Report to Council CL 28-02 Subject: Handicapped Parking Date: July 4, 2002 Page '~ BACKGROUND: Please be advised that the Provincial Legislature enacted the Ontarians '¢,'ith Disabilities Act in 2001 that provides for amendments to other statutes that involve persons with disabilities. One amendment was made to the Municipal Act to require a mininmm line of $300.00 tbr parking illegally in a parking area for the disabled. The amendment also provides that the owner of the vehicle may be guilty of an offence even ii' the owner was not the driver of the vehicle at the time of the contravention o f the by-law. The current and new Municipal Act also allow municipalities to increase the fines for contravening those sections of the Parking By-Law that regulate the number of parking spaces for disabled persons on commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-residential properties and the placement of those spaces, i.e. painting the spaces blue, installing signs, etc. The current fine is $2,000.00 for a contravention of those sections of the Parking By-law and I am recommending that this be increased to $5,000.00 Attached hereto is a draft by-law amend the parking provisions for disabled persons of the Parking By-law to implement the increased Ihne from $110.00 to $300.00 and to allow for the owner of the vehicle to be charged with an offence even though the owner was not the driver at the time of the offence. The draft bv-law also increases the fines for contravening those sections of the Parking By-law that regulate the number and placement of parking spaces ibc the disabled from $2,000.00 to $5.000.00. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft By-law' Prepared By: Bruce Taylor, City Clerk Attachments Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council THom~ J. Qu~, Cgief Adm~nistrati .-,TTACHNE~'-'": ,," i'C REPOR'I~,.: : THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERiNG BY-LAW NO. Being a by-law to amend By-law Law Number 2359/87 (Parking) to increase the fine for persons contravening the parking provisions for disabled persons. WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering enacted Bv-law Number 2359/87 on January 19, 1987 to regulate parking on private and public property in the City of Pickering; and WHEREAS Sections 12(2) and 12(3) regulates the number and placement of parking spaces for the disabled at commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-unit residential properties; and WHEREAS a fine of $2,000.00 has been established for persons found guilty of comravening Sections 12(2) or 12(3) of By-law Number 2359/87; and WHEREAS Section 12(4) of By-law Number 2359/87 prohibits the parking of a vehicle in a designated parking space for disabled persons unless an appropriate permits is displayed and the vehicle is being operated by or is conveying a disabled person; and WHEREAS the Municipal Act, R.S.O.c.M.45, as amended, allows fines up to $5,000.00 for the contravention of such regulations; and WHEREAS a set fine of $110.00 has been established for persons found guilty of contravening Section 12(4) of By-law Number 2359/87; and WHEREAS the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 amends the Municipal Act to require fines of not less than $300.00 for persons who contravene the parking provisions for disabled persons of municipal by-laws; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1 l(1)(a) of By-law Nmnber 2359/87 is hereby amended by deleting the definition of"permit" and substituting therefore the following: "permit" shall mean a permit issued to a disabled person pursuant to Section 2(1)(a) of Ontario Regulation 581, R.R.O. 1990, as amended by Ontario Regulation 908/93. 2. Section 1 l(1)(b) and Sections 11(2) to 11(8), inclusive, are hereby repealed. 3. Section 11 (9) shall be renumbered as Section 11 (2). Sections 14(1) and 14(2) are hereby deleted and the following is substituted therefore: 14 (1) Every person who contravenes the provisions of this by-law other than subsections (2) and (4) of section 12, is guilty of an offence an on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $150.00, exclusive of costs, recoverable under the provisions of the Provincial Offences Act. 2 (2) (i) (ii) Ever3~ person who contravenes subsections (2) or (3) of section 12 of this by-law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction, is liable to a fine of not more than $5,000.00, exclusive of costs, recoverable under the provisions of the Provincial Offences Act. EveD' person who contravenes subsection (4) of section 12 of this by-law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction, is liable to a fine of not more than $300.00. exclusive of costs, recoverable under the provisions of the Provincial Oflknces Act. (A) Subject to subsection 14(2)(ii) above, the owner of a vehicle ttmt has been left parked, standing or stopped in contravention of subsection (4) of section 12 of this by-law is guilty of an offence, even if the owner was not the driver of the vehicle at the tinge of contravention of the by-law, unless, at that time. the vehicle was in the possession of a person other than the owner without the owner's consent. BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 29~ da3- of July. 2002. Wayne Arthurs, Mayor Bruce Taylor. Clerk RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That the draft by-law to appoint one person to enforce the Parking By-law at 1900 Dixie Road and nineteen persons to enforce the Parking By-law at 1885 Glenanna Road be forwarded to Council for enactment. REPORT TO COUNCIL 235 FROM: Bruce Taylor, AMCT. CMM City Clerk DATE: May 28, 2002 REPORT NUMBER: CL 15/02 SUBJECT: Appointment to entbrce the Parking By-law at 1900 Dixie Road and 1885 Glenanna Rd.. in Pickering. RECOMMENDATION: That the draft bY-law to appoint one person to entbrce the Parking Bv-lax~- at 1900 Dixie Road and nineteen persons to enforce the Parking By-law at 1885 Glenanna Rd. be tbrwarded to Council for approval. ORIGIN: Letter from Group 4 Securitas and Runnvmede Development Corporation Ltd. AUTHORITY: Section 15(I) of the Police Services Act. R.S.O. 1990. c.P.15 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: N/A BACKGROUND: Correspondence has been received from Runnvmede Development Corp. Ltd. requesting the appointment of one person as By-law Entbrcement Officer for the purpose of enlbrcing the Parking By-law at 1900 Di~e Road and from Group 4 Securitas Ltd. requesting the appointment of nineteen persons as By-law Enl~brcement O?ficers at 1885 Glenanna Rd. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Correspondence from Group 4 Securitas L~d. and Runnvmede Development Corp. 2. Draft By-law. Prepared By: Approved ' Endorsed By: Debbie Kearns 'Bruce TaYlor Report to Council CL 15/02 Subject: Appointmem of By-law Enforcement Officers Dated: May 28, 2002 Page 2 BT:dk Attachments Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council _Thohms J. QumrbA2met Aclmmlst~ ,,:ia Fax 905-420-9685 & Regular Mail RUNNYMEDE RUNNYblEDE DEVELOPblENT CORPORATION LIMITED I ATTACH ENI #. CITY OF PICKERING PICKERING, ONTARIO 113 REPORT ,i,y 7,:002 The Corporation of the City of Pickermg One The Esplazlade Pickermg, Ontario L 1 V 6K7 Attention: bis. Debbie Kearns Co-ordinator Council Proceedings Re: Glendale Marketplace 1900 Dixie Road Pickering, Ontario Dear Ms. Kearns: We are the property, owners of Glendale Marketplace, located at 1900 Dixie Road. in the City of Pickering (site map enclosed). We are writing to your office to seek approval from the Cits' of Pickering to designate the following individual who is currently' under contract with Rmmymede, £or certain services at die property to be authorized to issue Parking Tickets at our plaza. Over the past 3'ear we have nonced the increased number of vekicles parking in the main fire routes of the plaza, as well as an increased number of vehicles, transport truc 'ks. parking overnight without the property, owner's permission. The entire site is completely signed with proper signage identification noti~,mg persons entering the plaza. In an effort to provide a safe plaza environment for patrons we request that the following person be designated and authorized to issue Parking Infractions on our propcrU'. Mr. David Crandall Owner: D.H.L. Property Services 2048 Erin Gate Blvd. Picketing, Ontario L1V 2V3 Telephone #(416) 716-6545 Your assistance concerning the above request is greatly appreciated. gerEsc&e,,mslet, sc Tours truly, Runnymede Development Corporation Lirmted " Steven Croutch Manager, Building Operanons 1051 TAPSCOTT ROAD. TORO_';TC:., ONTARIO MIX TELEPHONE:416-298-0060 F.&(2$IMtLE: 235 TT OHMENT #_ From: Group 4 Securitas Limited 214 King Street E Oshawa L1H 3Vl Tel: 905-579-8020 Fax: 905-579-8028 May 22, 2002 Deborah Kearns, Coordinator of Council Services The Corporation of the Town of Pickering Councillor's Office One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 Fax: 905-420-0515 We have been requested by our client, Jonathan Peck, Building Operations Manager for The Torgan Group, (416-221-9348) to provide bylaw enforcement at the following Picketing location: 1885 Gienanna Road This is in addition to: DCC # 19 DCC ¢42 DCC # 52 DCC # 60 DCC #107 DCC ¢ 136 DCC ¢ 139 DCC ¢ 152 OCC ¢2 925 Bayly 1650 Kingston Road 1210 Radom 1310 Fieldlight Blvd 580 Eyer 1915 Denmar Rd 1655 Picketing Parkway DCC ¢ 32 DCC # 51 DCC ¢ 58 DCC # 931106 1360 Glenanna 1958 Rosefieid 1975 Rosefield 1880/1890 Valley Farm Rd. 1525135 Die~nbakerCou~ & 1530M0 Pickering Parkway 1400 The Esplanade Casitas 1625 Pickedng Parkway OCC #11 1235 Radom Please Thank y b/, Bev ~ 3agherty District Manager a,_~ise me once all is in order and tag.qin,q can commence. continued on pa~_g~e 2 From: Group 4 Securitas Limited 214 King Street E Oshawa L1H 3V1 Tel' 905-579-8020 Fax: 905-579-8028 Would you please ensure the followinq officers are noted to provide service for this and all facilities on the_Bylaw enactment Name Licence# Name Pierre Chabot 004471 Joseph DePasquale Ed Francis Jen Galo David Glover Nick Koitsopoulos 284868 Al Lambert Gilles Levesque 016388 Keith Pearson 255850 Paul Powers 021610 Preston Roberts 284495 Rob Rogers 016389 Bob Rombough Adrian Rozel Jason Savage Sean Stafford Shaun Stobert Jim Wraight 226795 Jennifer Zub 610849 Licence# Please delete any officers not on this list Darren Augustine. Wolf Brzoska, Martha Dinsmore, Dan Quaas Awaiting ~u~ response. Bev M/ ]gherty Dis[rict Ylanager byisw: Ac new bylaw s~te Request Jay Johnston. Kevin Kinthorne, I ATTACHMENT# TO RFPORT# ' I THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING BY-LAW NO. Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation - 1900 Dixie Road and 1885 Glenanna Rd.) WHEREAS pursuant to section 15(I) of the Police Services Act., R.S.O. 1990, c.P.15, as amended, a municipal council may appoint persons to enforce the by-laws of the municipality and WHEREAS pursuant to section 15(2) of the said Act, municipal by-law enforcement officers are peace officers for the purpose of enforcing municipal by-laws; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: That the following person be hereby appointed as municipal law enforcement officers in and for the City of Pickering in order to ascertain whether the provisions of By-law 2359/87 are obeyed and to enforce or carry into effect the said By-law and are hereby authorized to enter at all reasonable times upon lands municipally known as: a) 1900 Dixie Road: David Crandall b) 1885 Glenanna Rd.: Pierre Chabot Ed Francis David Glover A1 Lambert Keith Pearson Preston Roberts Bob Rombough Jason Savage Shaun Stobert Jennifer Zub Joseph DePasquale Jen Galo Nick Koitsopoulos Gilles Levesque Paul Powers Rob Rogers Adrian Rozel Sean Stafford Jim Wraight The authority granted in section 1 hereto is specifically limited to that set out in section and shall not be deemed, at any time, to exceed the authority set out in section 1. o These appointments shall expire upon the person listed in section l(a) ceasing to be an employee of Runnymede Dev. Corp. Ltd. or upon Runnymede Dev. Corp. Ltd. ceasing to be an agent of 1900 Dixie Rd., or in section l(b) ceasing to be employees of Group 4 Securitas or upon Group 4 Securitas ceasing to be an agent of 1885 Glenanna Rd. or upon whichever shall occur first. BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 17th day of June, 2002. Wayne Arthurs. Mayor Bruce Tavlor. Clerk RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That Report CS 15-02 regarding the Statement of the Director, Corporate Services and Treasurer respecting the Development Charges Fund (GIL 4227 and 4229) be received for information. PICKERING REPORT TO COUNCIL FROM: Gillis A. Paterson Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer DATE: July 23._I)f)_ '~ " REPORT NUMBER: CS 1_-0_ SUBJECT' Development Charges Reserx e Ftmd- Statcnucnt oftl~e Treasurer for 2001 RE('OXI.XlENDATION: That Report CS 15-02 as thc S~a~cment ot7 tine Director, Corporate Services 8,: Treasurer respecting the Development Charges Fund (G/L 422- and 4229) be reccixcd by Council for information. ORIGIN: Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer AUTHORITY: Development Ctmrges Act, R.S.O. 1997 as amended, and Regulations thereunder. FIN.-XNCiAL IMPLICATIONS: There are no financial implications to the receipt oI~this statement. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY' Not applicable BACKGROUND: Section 43 of the Development Charges .Act requires ti~at thc Trcas~lrcr furnish to Council a Statement in respect of each Reserve Fund cstablisincd under' Section 33 (i.c. lbr each Development Charge). Accordingly, the attached Schedules 1 to 4 details the actix'itv in the Development Charges ReserYe Fund for t]1c year ended December' 31. 2001 in the manner as prescribed by tine Development Charges Act. It has alx~axs bccn our practice to account Ibr conllllittcd clr~.~pcnt projects by transferring funds out of tine Rcse~Tc Funds at December 31. These committed capital prolcct~ are in essence earmarked xvhcn thc Iimds are transfe~ed out. Hoxvevcr. these >amc Rcscrxc }-unds must earn interest income on these unspent funds until such time that thc actual expense ~s incL~rrcd. Based on our auditor's recommendation, we have re-instated unspent committed prQlccts. The pre 2001 unspent commitments from the Development Charges Rescrx c ~'kli1d i5 52,45S.429. The opening balance of 2~)01 has been increased to reflect this retroactive ad_ltlstmOlqt. T}~is change has no financial cf/~ct on the City or the amounts available Jbr future prO.lOOts. It is s~mpl} a change in the timing of reporting of transfers fi'om the Reserve Fu~d. Schedule 1 presents the Reserve Fund balance, before unspent COmlnitments. of 51().393.~1~. Taking into account tiao unspent commitments at Report to Council CS 15-!~£ Subiect: Development Charges Reserve Fund - Statement of thc 'I ro:~surer for 2001 Date: July 23. 2002 Pa~,e ~ December 31, 2001 of $1,343,165, the uncommitted fund balance available tbr future expenditures is 59,050,451. The development charges collected in 2001 were Sl,308,741 a decline of 43% from amounts collected in 2000. Based on budgetary, constraints, the anticipated decline in receipts due to the decrease in building activities and large draws in the past, funding from this Reserve Fund tbr 2001 capital projects was budgeted at only $313,432 (Schedule 2). The capital expenditures incurred in 2001 that were funded from this Reserve Fund amounted to S1,428,696. Schedule 3 provides a summary by project of these capital expenditures funded by development charges and other sources as prescribed by Regulation 12(3). In addition, for 2001 the internal borrowings from the Reserve Funds for projects were formally set up in the books of the ('itx. The value of funds borrowed from thc Development Charges Reserve Fund is 50,741,000. The ummal rcpa~vment of principal and interest was funded from the general tax levy and totalled $926,1-2 Ibr 2001. Schedule 4 provides inforn~ation on thc internal borrowings as prescribed by Regulation 12 (: } With the decrease in building activity it is anticipated thc collection of development charges will continue to decline. Therefore, delaying projects may have to be considered in future budgets until the development is sufficient to warrant the expenditure of funds and sufficient flmds are available, both from the developers and the Citx. Considering this economic environment the balance in this Reserve Fund will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure appropriate f'unds for l'uture projccts. ATTACHMENTS: 2001 Annual Statement of Development Charges Reserve Fund Projects Approved in 2001 to be Funded from Development Charges Reserve Fund 2001 Capital Expenditures Summarized by Project Internal Loans from Development Charges Reserve Fund Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By: Caryn Kong, Senior Financial Analyst GAP:vw Attachments Gillis A. Paterson, Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council , Th'omas J. Quinnl Chief Administrative Officer -I ,.f- U © ~ ~ ~ P,7'TACHiViENT ~_.,~_TO REPORT# rZ5 /5--02, Projects Approved in 2001 to be Funded from Development Charges Reserve Fund Schedule 2 Source of Funding Dev. Charge General Reserve Fund Fund Total $ $ $ Projects: External Subdivision (Road Construction) Rosebank Rd Bridge Granite Court/ToynevalE 15,000 Carey Agreement 18T-93018-Gotden Ridge F 16,320 Pickering Pkwy Liverpool to Glenanna Picore 5,000 Picketing Pkwy Glenanna to HEPC Corridor 3,750 Rosebank Rd Granite Crt-Design Phase 5,000 Squires Beach Rd Bayly to 750m south 20,000 65,070 External Subdivision (Sidewalk) Brock Rd (east side) Kingston Rd to Hwy 401 29,250 External Subdivision ( Traffic Signal) AItona Road @ Littleford/Rougemount 56,250 Rosebank Road @ Stroud's Lane 56,250 112,500 External Subdivision ( Storm Water Management ) Storm Water Management Works 42,500 Subtotal Ext. Subdivision 249,320 Library Materials Collection Materials 64,112 45,000 48,960 15,000 11,250 15,000 135,210 87,500 18,750 43,750 62,500 7,50O 292,710 207,413 60,000 65,280 20,000 15,000 20,000 20,000 200,280 116,750 75,000 100,000 175,000 50,000 542,030 271,525 Total 313,432 500,123 813,555 DC Reserve Fund 2001 Projects 7~24/2002 ATTACHMENT # ? TOREPORT#. ~ /g'- 24.7 o Internal Loans from Development Charges Reserve Fund for the year ended December 31, 2001 Schedule 4 Reg. 12(2) Original Principal Loan Repayment Interest Total Development Charges -4227 Old By-Law $ $ $ $ Purpose of Loan: Rosebank Road Eastshore Community Centre Fire Tanker Dispatch Centre 1999 Roads Projects 1999 Roads Projects 1999 Streetlights 2000 Roads Projects 2000 Roads Projects 900,000 781,000 159,000 175,000 225,000 710,000 571,000 383,000 450,000 Sub-total 4227 4,354,000 Development Charges -4229 New By-Law Purpose of Loan: Specialized Transit Aerial Truck Waterfront Trail Western Branch 85,000 400,000 488,000 1,414,000 Sub-total 4229 2,387,000 6,741,000 68,975 59,855 28,609 13,412 17,244 54,473 43,76t 29,353 34,488 350,170 6,514 30,656 37,4O0 108,367 182,937 533,107 52,589 45,636 8,479 10,150 13,147 41,067 33,118 22,380 27,442 254,008 4,930 23,200 28,304 82,623 139,057 393,065 121,564 105,491 37088 23 562 30 391 95 54O 76 879 51 733 61 930 604,178 11,444 53,856 65,704 190,990 321,994 926,172 Total DC Reserve Fund 2001 DC Loan RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That the Consolidated Financial Statement of the City of Pickering for the Year 2001 be received. Consolidated Financial Statements of THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING December 31, 2001 251 Deloitte &Touche Auditors' Report To tile Members of Council, Inhabitants and Ratepayers of C it,, of Pickering We have audited the consolidated statement of financial position of the Corporation of the City of Picketing as at December 31, 2001 and the consolidated statements of financial activities and of changes in financial position for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the City's management. Our resbonsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. x,~'e conducted our audit ill accordance with Canadian generall? accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance xvhether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made bx management, as ~,ell as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. In our opinion, these consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Citx as at December 31, 2001 and the results of its operations and the changes in its financial position t:or the year then ended in accordance x~ith Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Chartered Accountants Toronto, Ontario Ma), 29, 2002 2 5 -~ THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Table of Contents December 31, 2001 Page Consolidated Statement of Financial Position Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities Consolidated Statement of Changes in Financial Position 3 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 4-15 Consolidated Schedule of Operating Fund Financial Activities and Fund Balance 16 Consolidated Schedule of Capital Fund Financial Activities and Fund Balance 17 Consolidated Schedule of Reserves and Reserve Funds Financial Activities and Fund Balance 18 THE CORPORATION OF THE CIT'¥ OF PICKERING Consolidated Statement of Financial Position December 31, 2001 253 FINANCIAL ASSETS Cash Investments (Note 4) Taxes receivable Accounts receivable Other current assets Investment in Veridian Corporation (Note 5) Promissory. notes receivable (Note 6) 2001 2000 ( Restated - Notes 2 and 20') $ 3,726,890 $ 6.882,025 23,635.931 17.163,335 9.114,515 8,387,828 1,497.182 2.439,409 269.687 233,569 29.683,738 28,771,851 25,069.000 25,069.000 92,996.943 88.947.017 LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Other current liabilities Deferred revenue Deferred revenue - Obligatory Reserve Funds (Note 7) Post-employment benefits obligation (Note 9) WSIB benefit liabilities (Note 12~ 10.292,593 7,518,368 8%058 195,039 4,307,144 6,484,488 13,015,766 14,062,667 1.341,800 1,227.600 141,689 29.188,050 29.488.162 NET FINANCIAk ASSETS NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS InventoD~ 63.808,893 59.458.855 223.182 263.580 NET ASSETS MUNICIPAL POSITION OPERATING FUND (Note 13) CAPITAL FUND (Note 13) RESERVES & RESERVE FUNDS (Note 13) EQUITY IN VERID1AN CORPORATION iNote 5b) 64,032,075 $ 59,722,435 !15,745 $ 112,434 3,173.324 (2.858,657) 14,545,920 c).855,407 54,752,738 53.840,851 AMOUNTS TO BE RECOVERED - from future revenues (Note 11 ) 72,587,727 60,950,035 18,555,652) (1,227,600) MUNICIPAL POSITION S 64,032,075 $ 59,722,435 APPROVED BY The accompany'lng notes are an integral part of the financial statements. Page 1 of l8 THE CORPO1L4TION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities 5-ear ended December 31, 2001 2001 2000 Budget Actual Actual (Restated - Notes 2 and 20') $ t6.668.105 4.113.917 6.806.496 7.759.613 228.806 243.011 3.428.531 1.755.132 1.305,755 259,733 REVENUES Residential and farm taxation $ 18,482,234 $ 19,000.171 Commercial and industrial taxation 4,377,487 4,473,920 Taxation from other governments 6,9'70.951 I 1,753,682 User charges 8,112,107 8,165,685 Government grants 180,894 536,967 Developer contributions and donations 85,000 557,865 Development charges earned 1,585,232 3,145.273 Investment income 945,000 1,092,274 Penalties and interest on taxes 1,125,000 1,183.882 Fines 350,000 330,668 Interest on promissory notes 1,892,000 2.310,556 Other 782,000 988,997 841,140 Total revenues 44,887,905 53,539,940 43.410.239 EXPENDITURES Current General government Protection to persons and property Transportation services Environmental services Social and family services Recreational and cultural services Planning and development 9,225,735 8,924,009 7.778,997 9,79%024 9,606,901 8,512.885 7,453,745 7,541,768 7,360.121 1,430,557 1,472,042 1.242,981 318,040 265,967 261,666 11,299,296 11,260,920 10,481,770 1,475,556 1,345,964 1,162,512 41.001,953 40,417,571 36,800.932 Capital General government Protection to persons and property Transportation services Environmental services Recreation and cultural services Plannin~ and development 557,928 870,625 611.967 755,850 1,019,357 659,110 2,242,880 2,945.067 1.533.029 ! 60,000 313,679 182,109 3,142,737 4,520,932 8,461,808 30,600 14,558 14.447 6,889.995 9,684,218 11,462,470 Total expenditures 47,891,948 50,101,789 48,263,402 Veridian Corporation Equity. share of net loss Increase in equity. (Note icl (1,078,195) (139,173) 1,990.082 (192,461) - 911.887 (331,634) NET REVENUE (EXPENDITURE) iNCREASE (DECREASE) IN AMOUNTS TO BE RECOVERED Post-employment benefits WS1B benefit liabilities Proceeds from internal loans Principal repa-~'ment of internal loans (3.004,043) 4350,038 (5,184,797) 1,458,960 1,458,960 I ! 4,200 114,200 141,689 7,677,000 (604,837) 7,328,052 114.200 (DECREASE) INCREASE IN NON- FINANCIAL ASSETS CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES $ I1,54S,0831 (40.398) 18.309 $ I1.637,692 $ (fi,052.288,t The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. Page 2 of 18 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Consolidated Statement of Changes in Financial Position 5-ear ended December 31, 2001 255 2001 2000 (Restated - Notes,_ '~ and 20) OPERATIONS Net revenue (expenditure) Change in equity in Veridian Corporation S 4.350.038 $ ' < ~_.184.797) (911.887} 331.634 3,438,151 (4,853.163) Uses Increase in other current assets Increase in taxes receivable Decrease on other current liabilities Decrease in deferred revenue Decrease in deferred revenue - Obligation Reserve Funds (36,118) (40.736') (726,687) (105.981) (2,177,344} (1.046,901) t 449.270) (4.093.031) (493.937) Sources Decrease in taxes receivable Decrease in accounts receivable Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities increase in deferred revenue Increase in post-employment benefits obligation Increase in WSIB benefit liabilities - 583,620 04222" 1.238.665 2,774225 1.820,784 3.1 t 7.430 114200 114.200 141.689 3,972.341 6.874.699 3.31'7,461 I.>_ .~99 INVESTING (Increase) decrease in investments (6.472.596) 3.393,121 (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR (3,155,135) 4,920,720 6.882.025 1,961,305 CASH, END OF YEAR $ 3,726,890 $ 6,882,025 The accompansing notes are an inte~,rai= part of the financial statements. Page 3 of 18 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2001 1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The consolidated financial statements of The Corporation of the Ci~ of Pickering (the "City") are the representations of management prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for local governments as established by the Public Sector Accounting Board ("PSAB") of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. Significant accounting policies adopted by the City.' are as follows: Reporting enti~ (i) Consolidated statements The consolidated financial statements reflect the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenditures of the operating fund, capital fund, reserve funds and reserves. The reporting entity is comprised of the activities of all Committees of Council and the Library Board which is accountable for the administration of their financial affairs and resources, to the City, and which are owned or controlled by the City.. All material inter-fund transactions and balances are eliminated on consolidation. (ii) Investment in Veridian Corporation The City's investment in Veridian Corporation is accounted for on a modified equity basis, consistent with generally accepted accounting principles as recommended by PSAB for investments in government business enterprises. Under the modified equity basis, Veridian Corporation's accounting policies are not adjusted to conform with those of the CiD' and inter-organizational transactions and balances are not eliminated. The City recognizes its equity interest in the annual income or loss of Veridian Corporation in its statement of financial activities with a corresponding increase or decrease in its investment usset account. Dividends that the Cit3 may receive from Veridian Corporation and other capital transactions will be reflected as adjustments in the investment asset account. (iii) Operations of School Boards and the Region of Durham The taxation, other revenues, expenditures, assets and liabilities with respect to the operations of the school boards and the Region of Durham are not reflected in the municipal fund balances of these financial statements. (iv) Trust Funds Trust funds and their related operations administered by the municipality are not consolidated, but are reported separately on the Trust Funds Statement of Continuity and Balance Sheet. Page 4 of 18 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2001 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES f continued (b) Basis of accounttnjz (i) Tangible capital assets Tangible capital asset expenditures incurred during the ~ear are recorded as capital expenditures in the statement of financial activities. (ii) Accounting for Propert3 Tax Capping Proxisions resulting from the Ontario Fair Assessment System The net impact in property taxes as a result of' the application of the capping provisions does not affect the Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities as the full amount of the property taxes were levied. Ho~ever. the capping ad_iustments are reported on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as a receixable from the Region. (iii) Deferred revenue Deferred revenues represent user charges and fees ~hich have been collected but for which the related services have ~et to be performed. These amounts will be recognized as revenues in the fiscal year the services are performed. Post employment benefits The present value of the cost of providing employees with future benefits programs is recognized as employees earn these entitlements througi~ service. (v) [~se of estimates Fhe preparation of financial statements in conibrmitx ~ ith Canadian generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Page 5 of 18 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2001 RESTATEMENT OF PRIOR YEAR (a) In 2000, the City adopted the local government accounting standards issued by the Public Sector Accounting Board of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. The comparative figures included in these financial statements have been restated to correct the application of these standards as they relate to recognition of revenue from development charges. Development charges earned has been increased by $924,691 to conform with the policy of recognizing revenue in the period in which the resources are used for the purpose specified. The balance of the Capital Fund at December 31, 2000 has also been reduced by $2,600~303 with a corresponding increase in Deferred Revenue - Obligatory Reserve Funds. In addition, the opening Capital Fund balance at January 1, 2000 has been reduced by $3.524.994 to reflect development charges received for which the related work had not been performed. (b) In 2001 the City. undertook a full actuarial study of the liability associated with post employment benefits accrued to employees. During the year ended December 31, 2000, the City had recorded the liability for employees who were eligible to retire from the City for a total estimated liability at that time of $135,217. The actuarial study performed during the vear ended December 31, 2001 (which took into account all applicable City employees (see ~qote 9)) calculated the total liability to be $1,227,600 at December 31, 2000. The financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2000 have been restated to reflect an increase in the liability balanc~ of $1,092,383 with a corresponding increase in amounts to be recovered, as well as an increase in general government expenditures in the amount of $114,200. OPERATIONS OF SCHOOL BOARDS AND THE REGION OF DURHAM Further to Note 1 (a)(iii) requisitions were made by the Region of Durham and School Boards requiring the City to collect property taxes and payments in lieu of property taxes on their behalf. The amounts collected and remitted are summarizes as follows: Region School Board Taxation $ 46,579,602 $ 36,363,308 Payments in lieu of taxes 4,389,993 454,499 $ 50,969,595 $ 36,817,807 INVESTMENTS The investments are stated at cost which approximates market value, and consist of the following: 2001 2OOO investment Certificates MuniciDal Debentures $ 23,306,931 $ 16,163,335 329,000 1,000,000 $ 23,635,931 $ 17,163,335 Page 6 of 18 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2001 253 INVESTMENT VERIDIAN CORPORATION (a) Veridian Corporation is .}ointi> oxvned bx the Citx of' Pickering. Town of Ajax. Municipality of Clarington and the City of Bellexille. Veridian Corporation. as a government business enterprise, is accounted for on tile modified equity basis in these financial statements. Veridian Corporation serves as the electrical distribution utilirx for Pickerin~'s residents and conducts non-regulated utilitx service ventures through its subsidiartes. 'I'iae following table provides condensed supplementars.' consolidated financial information the corporation and its subsidiaries for the year ended December '~ 1' 2001 2000 Financial Position: Assets Current S 52.082,044 $ 30.129,478 Capital and intangibles 130,839.316 97.861,827 Other 5,540,840 8.106,174 Total assets $ 188,462,200 $ 136,097.479 Liabilities Current $ 48,298,738 $ 17,470,225 Long-term debt 60.894,000 54,380,559 Other 6.870,100 3,546,588 Total liabilities 116,062.838 7>,39/.3/, Equity' Share capital Contributed capital Retained earnings Total e uq2~' Total liabilities and equity Financial Activities: Revenue Other income Expenses 68.285,173 53,956,173 ~ 9 24.910 ._4. 10 4,089.279 6.719,024 "2.399.362 60.700~ 107 " 0 S 188.462,200 $ 136,09 /,47_ 137,588.365 $ 104,327,258 2,486,863 1,646,066 142,704,973 106,266.938 Loss for the year $ {2,629,745} $ (293,614) 2001 2000 Citx of Pickering's equit) represented Dromissor¥ notes receivable (Note 6) S 25,069.000 $ 25.069.(/00 Investments in Yeridian Corporation Initial investment ill shares of the Corporation 3(t.496.196 30,496,196 ,Accumulated Joss (2.610.0"% ( 1,531,884) Increase (decrease) in value of investments 1 ?9'.621 (192,461 ) Total investment 29,683,'38 28.771,851 Total equity 5; 54."52,738 $ 53.840,851 Page 7 of 18 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2001 INVESTMENT VERIDIAN CORPORATION (continued) (c) During the vear Veridian Corporation amalgamated with 1437861 Ontario Limited and its subsidiaD' companies (Belleville Hydro). Under the purchase agreement, Veridian exchanged 13.3°/5 of its common shares for 10055 of the common shares of 1437861 Ontario Limited. The net assets of 1437861 Ontario Limited were brought into Veridian at fair value resulting in an increase in the City's investment of $1,990,082. As a result of this transaction, the CiD' of Picketing now holds a 41.0% share in Veridian Corporation (2000 -47.4%). (d) Contingencies and commitments of Veridian Corporation as disclosed in their financial statements are as follows: Insurance claims The Corporation is a member of the Municipal Electric Association Reciprocal Insurance Exchange ("MEARIE"), which was created on JanuaD' 1. 1987. A reciprocal insurance exchange may be defined as a group of persons formed for the purpose of exchanging reciprocal contracts of indemnity or inter-insurance x~ith each other. MEARiE provides general liability insurance to member electric utilities. Insurance premiums charged to each member utility consist of a levy per $1,000 of service revenue subject to a credit or surcharge based on each electric utility's claims experience. Insurance limits of $20 million per occurrence are covered by MEAR1E. (~) Other claims A class action claiming $500 million in restitutionary payments plus interest was served on Toronto Hydro on November 18, 1998. The action was initiated against Toronto Hydro-Electric Commission as the representative of the Defendant Class, consisting of all municipal electric utilities in Ontario which have charged late payment charges on overdue utility bills at anytime after April 1, 1981. The claim is that late payment penalties result in the municipal electric utilities receiving interest at effective rates in excess of 60% per year, which is illegal under Section 347(1)(b)of the Criminal Code. The Electricity Distributors Association is undertaking the defense of this class action. At this time, it is not possible to quantity the effect, if any, on the financial statements of Veridian Corporation, and therefore on the financial statements of the "City," for this reason, no recognition of any potential liability' has been recorded in the financial statement of the City. Page 8 of 18 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2001 INVESTMENT VERIDIAN CORPORATION icontinued) (d) {continued) Subsequent to vear end, Veridian Corporation i~as entered into an agreement with Enersource to create a ne;~ corporation, G6 Energ? Corp. The Corporation has subscribed and purchased _3.30(I of 7.800 shares of G6 Energ,~ Corp. for an initial subscription price of 51,567.500 ~ith a balance remaining of S8(t8.50{I. The Corporation is also commiued to provide guarantees in the amount of $11.600,000. G6 Energ.~ Corp. operating as First Source is a new business created betx~een tile Corporation and Enersource for the purposes of retailing energy and related products in the Province of Ontario. Lease commitment~s Future minimum lease payment obligations under operating leases are as tbllows: 2002 S 509.70- 2003 664.063 2004 651,031 2005 633,674 2006 502.3-3 2007-2011 l 0.000 $ 3.t50,938 6. PROMISSORY NOTES RECEIVABLE Promissory notes are payable by Veridian Corporation and Veridian Connections Inc. in the amount of $7,095,000 and $17,974,000 respectively with an interest rate of 7.6°0. These promissorx notes are convertible into common shares at the option of the holder at tile rate of 1 common share for every $1,000 of principal then outstanding on or beibre the maturitx date. During the year. tile due dates of the promissory notes were extended from Nox ember i. 2003 to Noxember 1,2006. 7. DEFERRED REVENUE - OBLIGATORY RESERVE FUNDS Deferred revenues represent user charges and fees ~hich ha~e been collected but for which the related services have vel to be performed. These amounts will be recognized as revenues in the vear the related sen'ice is performed. The following is the current status of the deferred revenues: 2001 2000 I Restated - Notes." and 20) Development charges S 10,393.616 $ 10.044,980 Parkland 2,622A50 4,017,687 S 13,015,766 $ I4,062,667 Page 9 of 18 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2001 INTERFUNDRECEIVABLE As a means of funding various capital acquisitions, funds arc borrowed bv the Capital Fund from Development Charges deferred revenue (obligatoD' reserve funds). These funds are secured by a 10 year promissoD.' note with an interest rate of 5.8% and a 5 year promissory note with an interest rate of 5.3%. The financing arrangements and ultimate repayment are approved by Council through the current budget process. For the purpose of these financial statements, the loans are included in amounts to be recovered (Note 11). The following is a summary of the loans negotiated during the year, by function: 2001 2000 Roads and streetlights Community. facilities, libraries and parks Fire services Transit services $ 4,175,000 2,683,000 734,000 85,000 Less repaid to date 7,677,000 (604~837) $ 7,072,163 o POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS OBLIGATION The City makes available to qualifying employees who retire before the age of 65. the opportunity to continue their coverage for such benefits as extended health and drugs. Coverage ceases at the age of 65. Dependent on eligibility, health coverage may be a shared financial responsibility between the City and the retired employees. The post-employment benefits obligation at December 31,2001 was determined by actuarial valuation. Information about the City's benefits liabilities is as follows: Accrued post-employment benefits liability, beginning of year As previously reported Restatement of prior year (Note 2) $ 135,217 1,092,383 Accrued post-employment benefits liability, beginning of year, as restated Expense for the period Benefits paid during the period as determined by the actuary, 1,227,600 145,000 (30,800) Accrued post-employment benefits liability as of December 31,2001 $ 1,341,800 Page 10ofl8 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2001 263 10. POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS OBLIGATIONS tcontinued) The main actuarial assumptions emplo.~ ed iii thc actuarial valuations are as £ollows: Genera/iqflation Future general inflation levels were assumed to be 3.0% in 2002 and thereafter. ~b , Discoun! rate The present value as at December31, 2001 of tine future benefits was determined using a discount rate of 6.75%. r c' ) Health costs Health costs were assumed to increase at 10.0% in 2001 and decrease by 1.0% increments per year to an ultimate rate of 5.0% per year thereafter. NET LONG-TERM LIABILITIES fa) The balance of net liabilities is made up the folios;lng: 2001 2000 The municipality has assumed responsibiliu for the payment of principal and interest charges on certain long-term liabilities issued by the Region of Durham. At the end of the year. the outstanding principal amount of this liabilit3 is Of the long-term liabilities shown above, the responsibility for payment has been assumed bx Veridian Corporation. At the end of the x ear, the outstanding principal amount of tin> liabilitx is S 328,000 $ 927.000 (328,000) (927.000) (b) (c) Net long-term liabilities, end of' xear $ $ Approval of the Ontario Municipal Board has been obtained tbr the long-term liabilities. The annual principal and interest pa.,,ments required to ser¥ice these liabilities are within the annual debt repayment limit prescribed by the Ministrx of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The municipality is contingentlx liable for these Ion2-term liabilities even though responsibility fbr the payment of' principal and interest has been assumed by Veridian Corporation. Pagell of 18 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31. 2001 11. AMOUNTS TO BE RECOVERED FROM FUTURE REVENUES 2001 2000 (Restated - Notes 2 and 20) P ost-employment be ne fits obligation WSIB benefit liabilities Internal loans from Obligator? Reserve Funds $1,341,800 141,689 7,072,163 $ 1.227.600 $8,555,652 $ 1.227.600 12. WORKPLACE SAFETY AND INSURANCE OBLIGATIONS (WSIB) Effective January 1, 2001, the City of Pickering became a Schedule 1I employer under the Workplace Safety. & Insurance Act and follows a policy of sell' insurance for all its employees. Management, using best estimates, identified that the amount provided in the liability account at year-end of $141,689 (2000 - SNil) is sufficient to cover the potential liability of all existing claims. A 'WSIB' reserve fund has been established in 2001 and insurance purchased to minimize related exposure to the City. 13. MUNICIPAL FUND BALANCES AT THE END OF THE YEAR The City's fund balances are comprised of the following: Operating Fund Balance 2001 2O00 For general reduction of taxation 115,745 $ 112,434 Capital Fund Balance 2001 2000 (Restated - Notes 2 and 20) Funds available for acquisition of tangible capital assets Acquisition of tangible capital assets to be recovered from long-term debt $ 10,790,684 $ 1,565,292 (7,617,360) (4,423,949) $ 3,173,324 $ (2,858.657) Pagel2oF18 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2001 13. MUNICIPAL FUND BALANCES AT THE END OF THE YEAR {continued} (C) Reserves and Reserve 2001 2000 Reserves set aside for special purposes bx Council Working capital Self insurance Inventories Replacement of capital equipment Contingencies Rate stabilization City's share for development charge 40(}.000 $ 400,000 972,489 531,139 - 245.271 1,083,837 2,153.816 5.277.795 1.812.645 2,104,409 249.139 2,765.000 1.965.000 Total Reserves 12,603.530 7,357,010 Reserve Funds set aside for special purposes by Council Recreation programs and facilities Acquisition of tangible capital assets Picketing Baseball ,Association WSIB 69,102 282,569 1,864,828 2,155.039 1.228 60.789 7.232 Total Reserve Funds 1,942.390 2.498.397 'lotal Reserve and Reser~e Funds S 14,545,920 S 0.855.407 14. PENSION AGREEMENTS The municipality makes contributions to the Omario Municipal Employees Retirement Fund (OMERS), which is a multi-employer plan. on behalf of the members of its staff. The plan is a defined benefit plan which specifies the amount of the retirement beneS! to be received by the employees based on the length of ser~ ice and rates of pa.x. Due to significant surpluses, OMERS has declared a temporau contribution holiday effective August 1, 1998 through to December31.2001. By 2004. the contribution holidax is proposed to be eliminated by graduall_x increasing contribution at 2% per ? ear ibr thc x ears 2002.2(103 and 2004. Page 13 of 18 266 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2001 15. TRUST FUNDS Trust funds administered by the municipality amounting to $241,529 (2000- $238,345t have not been included in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position nor have their operations been included in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities. 16. PUBLIC SECTOR SALARY DISCLOSURE ACT Pursuant to the Public Sector SalaD' Disclosure Act, the City is required to disclose the names, positions, salaries and taxable benefits of employees of the Corporation who were paid a sataD, of $100,000 or more. The term salary is defined by this Act. For 2001, details are as follows: Name Position Salary Benefits Total r Everett Buntsma Director, Operations and $104,135 $ 663 Emergency Services $104,798 Gillis A. Paterson Director, Corporate Servies $100,218 $ 653 and Treasurer $100.871 Thomas J. Quinn Chief Administrative Officer $125,416 $ 663 $126,079 17. CLASSIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES BY OBJECT The Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities presents the expenditures by function, the following classifies those same expenditures by object: 2001 2000 Salaries, wages and employee benefits Operating materials and supplies Contracted Services Rents and financial expenses External transfers to others Tangible capital assets $ 24,630,926 $ 24,436,706 9,626,664 7,166,057 5,237,162 4.225,877 779,510 825,866 143,309 146,426 9,684,218 11.462,470 Total expenditures by ob)ect $ 50,101,789 $ 48.263,402 18. AJAX PICKERING TRANSIT AUTHORITY {APTA) Effective September 4, 2001, a joint Board of Management was established by the City of Pickering and the Town of Ajax by way of a merger agreement tbr operating a transit system across Pickering and Ajax. The financial operations were combined effective January 1, 2002. The 200I operating and capital costs for the CiD' of Pickering transit division are included in these financial statements. Page 14 of 18 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF P1CKERING Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2001 2{I. BUDGET FIGURES The approved operating and capital budgets for 200i are reflected on the Consolidated Schedule of Operating Fund Financial Activities and Fund Balance. Consolidated Schedule of Capital Fund Financial Activities and Fund Balance. and the Consolidated Statement of' Financial Activities. The budgets established for the capital fund operations are on a project-oriented basis, the costs oI which may be carried out over one or more 3ears and. there[~re, max not be comparable with thc current year actual amounts. As well. the municipalit) does not ha~e a budget ibr activiU' within Reserves ;nd Reserve Funds. with the exception being those transactions which flo~ through either the operating or capital fund budgets. COMPARATIVE FIGURES Certain of the prior year's figures haxe been restated (see Note '~1 and reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation. The prior )'ear's figures ~ere reported on b~ another firm of Chartered Accountants. Page 15of18 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Consolidated Schedule of Operating Fund Financial Activities and Fund Balance Year ended December 31. 2001 Schedule 1 21101 2000 Budget Actual Actual (Restated - Notes 2 and 20) REVENUES Residential and farm taxation Commercial and industrial taxation Taxation from other governments User charges Government grants and fees Developer contributions and donations Investment income Penalties and interest on taxes Fines Interest on promisso~ notes Other 18,482,234 $ 19,000,171 $ 16.668,105 4,377,487 4,473.920 4,113.017 6,970,951 11,753,682 6.806,496 8,112,107 8,165,685 7,759.613 180,894 196,967 190,606 5,000 7.000 1.525 945,000 988,476 1.662,706 1,125,000 1.183,882 1,305.755 350,000 330,668 259,733 1,892,000 2,310,556 - 687,000 626,900 841,140 Total revenues 43.127,673 49,037.907 39.609.596 EXPENDITURES General government Protection to persons and properg.' Transportation services Environmental services Social and family services Recreational and cultural services Plannin~ and development Total expenditures 9,225,735 8,924,009 7,778.997 9,799,024 9,606,901 8.512,885 7,453,'745 7,541,768 7.360.121 1,430,557 1,472,042 1.242,981 318,040 265,967 261.666 11,299,296 11,260,920 10,481,770 1,475,556 1.345,964 1.162.512 41,001,953 40,417,571 36.800.932 NE]' REVENUES 2,125,720 8.620,336 2.808.664 FINANCING AND TRANSFERS Transfers to Capital Fund Transfers (to) from Reserves and Reserve Funds Increase (decrease) in amounts to be recovered Principal repayment of internal loan Post-employment benefits WSIB benefit liabilities (Decrease) (increase) in non financial assets (2,894,305) (2,973,925) (4,020,409) 658,585 (5,253,754) 1,081.754 (2,235,720) CHANGE IN OPERATING FUND BALANCE (604,837) 114.200 114,200 141,689 (40,398) 18,309 (8,617.025) (2.806,146) OPERATING FUND BALANCE, BEGINNING OF YEAR (110,000) 3,311 2,518 110,000 112,434 109.916 OPERATING FUND BALANCE, END OF YEAR $ $ 115,745 $ 112.434 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. Page 16of18 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Consolidated Schedule of Capital Fund Financial ActMties and Fund Balance Year ended December 31, 2001 Schedule 2 2001 2000 Actual Actual Budget t Restated - Notes ~ and 20} REVENUES Grants Developer contributions and donanons ()tner Deve opment char~es earned $ 340.000 $ 38.200 80.000 529.99'~ 191.419 95,000 362,097 1,585.232 3.145.273 3,428,531 Total revenues 1,760,232 4,377.367 3,658,150 EXPENDITURES General government Protection to persons and property ~1 ransportation services Environmental services Recreation and cultural services Plannin~ and development 557,928 870,625 611.967 '~55,850 1,019,357 659,110 2,242.880 2,945,067 1.533.029 160,000 313,679 182,109 3.142,737 4.520,932 8.461.808 30.600 14,558 14,447 F otal expenditures 6,889,995 9.684.218 11,462,470 NET EXPENDITURES (5,129763) (5,306,851) (7,804,320), FINANCING AND TRANSFERS Transfers from Operating Fund Transfer from (to) Reserves Funds Proceeds from internal loans 2,804.305 2.9"3.925 4,020,409 "',6.498 68,. 0 ,' (115,959) 1.458.960 -.6V7.000 Net financing and transfers 5,129,763 11.338,832 3,904.450 CHANGE IN CAPITAL FUND BALANCE CAPITAL FUND. BEGINNING OF YEAR 6.031.081 (3,899.870) (2.858,657) 1,041,213, S S 3.1-3.324 $ (,2,858,657,! CAPITAL FUND. END OF YEAR The accompanying notes are an inte*'ral pan of the financial statements. ~ Page 17of18 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Consolidated Schedule of Reserves and Reserve Funds Financial Activities and Fund Balance 5ear ended December 31. 2001 Schedule 3 REVENUES Developer contributions and donations Investment income 20{11 2000 $ 20.868 $ 50,067 103,798 92,426 124,666 142,493 NET TRANSFERS FROM (TO) OTHER FUNDS Operating Fund 5,253,754 (1,081,754) Capital Fund (687,907) 115,959 Total net transfers 4,565,847 (965.795) CHANGE 1N RESERVES AND RESERVE FUND BALANCE RESERVES AND RESERVE FUND, BEGINNING OF YEAR 4,690,513 (823,302) 9,855,407 10,678,709 RESERVES AND RESERVE FUND, END OF YEAR $ 14,545,920 $ 9,855,407 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements. Page 18of18 27~ Financial Stalement3 qf THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING TRUST FUNDS December 3], 2001 v7 Deloitte &Touche Auditors' Report To the Members of Council, Inhabitants and Ratepayers of the City of Pickering We have audited the balance sheet of the Trust Funds of the Corporation of the City of Pickering as at December 31, 2001 and the statement of continuity, of the Trust Funds for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the City's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. In our opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Trust Funds of the City of Picketing as at December 31, 2001 and the continuity of the Trust Funds fbr the year then ended in accordance with the accounting principles disclosed in Note I to the financial statements. Chartered Accountants Toronto, Ontario May' 29. 2002 THE CORPORATION OF THE CI[TY OF P1CKERING TRUST FUNDS Balance Sheet December 31, 2001 2001 Dorothy Card O.H.R.P. Estate Total 2000 Total ASSETS Term deposits $ S 230.330 S 230.330 Interest receivable Loans receivable 11.199 11,199 S 11.199 S 230.330 S 241.520 S 212.215 9.19~ 16751 $ 238.345 CAPITAL $ 11.199 S 230,330 $ 241,529 $ 238.345 Page 1 of 3 2 7 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING TRUST FUNDS Statement of Continuity December 31, 2001 2001 2000 Dorothy Card O.H.R.P. Estate Total Total REVENUES Interest $ 1,103 $ 8,916 $ 10,019 $ I 1.831 EXPENDITURES Provincial payments Administration charges 6,437 6,437 4,082 398 398 332 6,835 6,835 4,414 NET REVENUE (EXPENDITURES) FUND BALANCE, BEGINNING OF YEAR (5,732) 8,916 3,184 7,417 16,931 221,414 238.345 230,928 FUND BALANCE, END OF YEAR 11,199 $ 230,330 $ 241,529 $ 238,345 Page 2 of 3 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING TRUST FUNDS Notes to the Financial Statements December 31, 2001 2 7 5 ACCOUNTING POLICY The Trust Funds financial statements of the City of Picketing are the representation of management prepared in accordance with the accounting principles set out belm~. ]3asis of accounting Capital receipts are reported on the cash basis of accounting. Other income is reported on the accrual basis. Expenditures are reported on the cash basis of accounting ~ith tile exception of administrative expenses which are reported on the accrual basis of accounting which recognizes expenditures as they are incurred and measurable as a result of the receipt of goods or ser~ ices and the creation ora legal obligation to pa>'. 2. ONTARIO HOME RENEWAL PROGRAM The Ontario Home Rene~al Program ("OHRP") ~as established b~ the Ontario Ministry of Housing in 1973 to provide grants for municipalities to make loans to assist owner occupants to repair, rehabilitate and improve their homes to local propert> standards. Individual loans are limited to $7,500 of which the maximum tbrgivable portion is Effective July 16. 1993. the Province of Ontario discontinued this program. Unused funds were remitted to the Province on March 1, 1994. Outstanding balances of loans issued prior to July 16, 1993 will continue to be administered under the terms of the original program. The City continues to administer the collection of any outstanding loans and remit the proceeds, net of a 5% administration fee to the Ministu of Housing. "OHRP" loans receivable at December 3I. 2001 are comprised entireix of repayable loans of $11.199 (2000- $16.93II. In the event of the sale or lease of the home or in the event of the homeowner ceasing to occupy the home. the balances of the repa>able loan immediatelx become due and pa>able by the homeowner. DOROTHY CARD ESTATE The City of Pickering has established a trust fund for the Dorothx Card Estate for the care and upkeep of the destitute elderly. The balance inYested in term deposits including accumulated ~ ' ' - 522 l interest, amounts to $._30._~0 (2000 .414). Page 3 of 3 0 "~ Financial Slalements of CITY OF PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD December 31, 2001 De oit :e &Touche Auditors' Report To the Members of The City of Pickering Public Library Board. Members of Council. Inhabitants and Ratepa? ers of the City of Picketing We have audited the statement of financial position of the CiD' of Pickering Public Librau Board as at December31, 2001 and the statement of financial activities and fund balance for the vear then ended. These financial statements are the responsibiliD' of the Board's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance ;;ith Canadian generall} accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures inthe financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made b; management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. In our opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the City of Picketing Public Librarx Board as at December 31, Z001 and the results of its operations and the changes in its financial position for the xear then ended in accordance with the Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Chartered Accountants Toronto, Ontario May 29, 2002 275 CITY OF PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD Table of Contents December 31, 2001 Page Statement of Financial Position Statement of Financial Activities and Fund Balance Notes to the Financial Statements 3-4 CITY OF PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD Statement of Financial Position December 31, 2001 FINANCIAL ASSETS Cash Accounts receivable Other assets Due from Government of' Canada Due from CiD' of Picketing 2t}01 2O00 I Restated - Notes~ ' and 6) S 1.760 $ 1.760 3.758 837 26.700 25.090 14,133 12.289 25.991 45.156 72342 85.132 LIABILITIES Accrued liabilities Deferred revenue Post-employment benefits obligation 73.678 t4.288 72,775 28,500 24,700 102.178 111,763 (29.836) (26,63I) NET FINANCIAL LIABILITIES NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS Inventor;,.' 1336 1.931 NET LIABILITIES S (28.500) $ (24.700) BOARD POSITION AMOUNTS TO BE RECOVERED S (28,500) $ (24.700) Page I of 4 CITY OF PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD Statement of Financial Activities and Fund Balance Year ended December 31, 2001 REVENUES City of Pickering grants Federal grants Province of Ontario grants Fines and other receipts Sale of property 2001 2000 Budget Actual Actual (Restated - Notes 2 and 6) 3262,120 $ 3,610,971 $ 5.031,002 - 11399 9.052 123,193 106,425 118.650 157,468 166,599 166,902 362,097 3,542,781 4.257,491 5.325,606 EXPENDITURES Operating Salaries Salaries and wages 1,965,308 1,942,127 1.810.950 Fringe benefits 386,180 292.143 287,723 2,351,488 2.234271} 2,098.673 Material, supplies and utilities Books 225,000 225,000 225.000 Utilities 151303 139,203 126.685 Other supplies 37,200 62,088 69,758 413.503 426,291 421.443 Services Repairs and maintenance 208,969 221,916 198,674 Insurance 13,280 8,404 6,799 Travel 9,065 13,466 8.934 Audit and legal 19,120 26,005 2,412 Advertising 7,775 8,769 4,272 Conventions 7,415 7,255 4.838 Postage 4,710 4,326 4.245 Telephone 36,785 26,691 30,958 Freight 420 39 437 Seminars and education 6,000 5,672 6,033 Miscellaneous 6,314 5,986 3.316 319,853 328,529 270.918 Total operating expenditure 3,084,844 2,989.090 2.791.034 Capital expenditures (Note 3) 457.937 1,271,606 2.539,488 Total expenditures 3,542,781 4,260,696 5.330,522 NET (EXPENDITURES) REVENUES - (3,205) (4,9 t 6) INCREASE IN AMOUNTS TO BE RECOVERED - 3,800 3,800 (DECREASE) INCREASE IN NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS - (595) 1.116 CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - FUND BALANCE, BEGINNING OF YEAR - FUND BALANCE. END OF YEAR $ $ - $ Page 2 of 4 CITY OF PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD Notes to the Financial Statements December 31, 2001 281 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial statements of the Cib of Picketing Public Librar',' Board are the representations of management prepared in accordance ;vith Canadian generally accepted accounting principles established by the Public Sector Accounting Board t PSAB) of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. Significant accounting policies adopted bx the Libraq Board are as folloxvs: Basi3 q/ accounting (a) Accrual basis of accounting Revenue and expenditures are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. The accrual basis of accounting recognize revenues as the>' become a~ailable and measurable; expenditures are recognized, as they are incurred and measurable as a result of the receipt of goods and services and the creation of a legal obligation to pay. (b) Capital assets The historical cost and accumulated amortization for capital assets are not recorded for Librars' Board purposes. Capital assets acquired during the xear are reported on the statement of financial activities as capital expenditures in the x ear of acquisition. (c) Deferred revenue Deferred revenue represents amounts x~hich haxe been collected or grants received fbr which the related services ha~e ,,'et to be performed. These amounts ~ill be recognized as revenues in the fiscal >'ear the sen'ices are performed. (d) Use of'estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformit) with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of' revenues and expenditures during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Page 3 of 4 CITY OF PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD Notes to the Financial Statements December 31, 2001 o RESTATEMENT OF PRIOR YEAR For 2001, the CiW undertook a full actuarial study of the liability, associated with post employment benefits accrued to employees, including Library, Board employees. The actuarial study performed during the year ended December31, 2001 calculated the total liability to be $24,700 at December 31, 2000. The financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2000 have been restated to reflect the increase in the liability balance of $24,700 with a corresponding increase in amounts to be recovered. o CAPITAL EXPENDITURES A summary of major capital expenditures is as follows: Building planning and construction Furniture and equipment Capital Expenditures $ 653,047 618,559 $ 1.271,606 PENSION AGREEMENTS The Library, Board makes contributions to the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Fund (OMERS), which is a multi-employer plan, on behalf of eligible members of its staff. The Plan is a defined benefit plan that specifies the amount of the retirement benefit to be received by the employees based on the length of service and rates of pay. Due to significant surpluses, OMERS has declared a temporary contribution holiday, effective August 1, 1998 through December 31, 2001. By 2004, the contribution holiday is proposed to be eliminated by gradually increasing contributions at 2% per year for the years 2002, 2003, and 2004. As a result of the contribution holiday, no contributions were required on account of current service in 2001. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FINANCIAL POSITION A statement of changes in financial position has not been presented as the related information is readily determinable from the financial statements presented. COMPARATIVE FIGURES Certain of the prior year's figures have been restated t see Note 2) and reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation. The prior year's figures x~ere reported on by another firm of Chartered Accountants. Page 4 of'4 283 RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That the Financial Information Return for the City of Pickering for the Year 2001 be received. CITY OF PICKERING FINANCIAL INFORMATION RETURN FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2001 Submitting: FIR Schedules OnLy Version: 2001-02 DECLARATION OF THE MUNICIPAL TREASURER Pursuant to the information required by the Province of Or',tar~c ander the MumcoaL Affairs Act, the foLLowing schedules are attached: 0020 0022 0024 0028 0090 0092 0094 0050 0052 0054 0070 10 12 20 22 24 26 28 40 42 50 52 6O 70 72 74 80 STATISTICAL INFORMATION 82 MUNICIPAL USER CHARGES PMg0 PERFORMANCE MEASURES: PM91 PERFORMANCE MEASURES: PM92 PERFORMANCE MEASURES: PM93 pERFoRMANCE MEASURES: PM94 PERFORMANCE MEASURES: PM95 PERFO~ANCE MEASURES: REVENUE FUND RECEIPTS CURRENT REVENUE FOR SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS TAXATION IN FOPu~AATION MUNICIPAL and SCHOOL BOARD TAXATION PAYMENTS-IN-LIEU of TAXATION TAXATION and PAYMENTS-IN-LIEU SUMMARY UPPER-TIER ENTITLEMENTS REVENUE FUND EXPENDITURES ADDITIONAL REVENUE FUND INFOP~MATION CAPITAL FUND OPERATIONS SOURCES of CAPITAL FUND FINANCING and EXPENDITURES CONTINUITY' of RESERVES and RESERVE FUNDS CONSOLIDATED FINANC]A_ POSITIO', CONTINUITY of TAXES RECEIYABLE LONG TERM LIABILITIES and CO%~HTMENTS ,',,'~U N I C I PAL INFORMATION EFFICIENCY EFFECTIVENESS h, OTES QUESTIO~,S CROSS BOUNDAR~ SERVICE DELiTER~ UPPER-TIER ONLY SIhGLE LOWER-TIER ONLY CPTIONAL For the purposes of this Financial Infor t;at]oc, Rett;r~, the amounts C;SC,C, SeC or' :r,e attacred scneduLes are in agreement with the books and records of the municipaLity and its consod~atea entities. This Financial Information Return has Peen prepared in accordance with the Financiai Information Return instructions. Questions regarding the information contained in Name .................... Telephone .................. Fax .................... Emai[ (Required) .............. the Schedules should be addressed to: KrisUne Senior 905-420-4660 x2171 905-420-531 ! kse~ickerinq.on.ca Municipal Treasurer ............. G,rs A. Patersor Municipal Audit Firm ............. Date ..................... Total Revenue Fund Receipts [SLC 10 9930 01] . Total Expenditures [SLC 40 9910 11] ...... Total Assets [SLC 70 9930 01] ......... Outstanding In-Year Critical Errors ....... DeLo]tte ~ Touche 24 JuL 02 s 50,116,159 49455,850 93110.:25 Revenue Fund Revenues 0299 0499 0610 0695 0696 0697 0698 0699 0810 0820 0899 1099 1299 1410 1420 1430 1499 1605 1628 ~699 1810 1820 '330 1840 185C !896 1897 1898 1899 9910 3010 3020 9920 9930 5010 5020 5040 5050 5060 5090 Taxation- Own Purposes (SLC 26 9199 04- 72 2899 07) For UT (SLC 28 0299 12- 28 0299 08) ........ Payments-In-Lieu of Taxation (SLC 26 9599 06) For UT (SLC 28 0299 08) .................. Ontario Unconditional Grants Community, reinvestment fund ........................................ Other Other Other Other ............................... Subtotal Conditional Grants Ontario conditional grants (SLC 12 9910 01) ....................................... Canada conditional grants (SLC 12 9910 02) Subtotal Revenue from other municipalities (SLC 12 9910 03) ............................................. Own Purposes Revenu, 1 $ 31,237,49~ 180,242 16,725 196,967 54,543 User fees and service charges (SLC 12 9910 04) ............................................ : 6,339,683 Licences, permits, rents, etc. Trailer revenue and permits ............................................... Licences and permits ...................................... 1,221,999 Rents, concessions and franchises ........................................ Subtotal 1,221,999 Fines and penalties Provincial Offences Act (POA) ............. Other fines ........................ Penalties and interest on taxes ............... Subtotal 549,461 330,668 2,064,011 Other revenue investment income From own funds 988,476 From other Donations 7,000 Sale of publicationsr equipment, etc Contributions from non-consolidated entities Government Business Enterprise 911,887 Other Interest on Promissory Notes .............................. Other Miscellaneous ................................. 619 Other ............................... Subtotal TOTAL Revenue fund revenues Transfers from Own Funds Contributions from capital fund (SLC 50 3410 01/ ........................................ Contributions from reserves, reserve funds and deferred revenue (SLC 60 1020 01 + 02 + 03) ........................ TOTAL Transfers TOTAL Revenue fund receipts Continuity of Revenue Fund Balance AccL~mulated net revenue (deficit), beginning of year ........................................ PLUS: Total revenue fund receipts (SLC 10 9930 01) ..................................... LESS: Total revenue fund expenditures (SLC 40 9910 11) ....................................... PLUS: Adjustments for PSAB PLUS: Accumulated net revenue (deficit), end of year ............................................. 669 669 $ 53953 50116159 49456 8486848{ FiR200! 72422C2 iiO6Akl FIOl1801 1 of 1 k.~ General government Protection services ~" :~re ...... _.:x :Ghee ...... ~'~. Conservation authority c~: Prolective inspection and contro ' ': Emergency measures .... 0498 Other 0499 Transportation services ,.:,810Roadways .......... 52,1 Winter control ......... ,3630 Transit ............ ,1,~40 Parking ............. 0650 Street lighting .......... 0~60 Air transportation ....... 0598 Other Public Works Centre Environmental services .3', 9 Sanitary sewer system ....... X2: Storm sewer system ........ ~::,: Waterworks system ....... ~:" Waste collection 350 Waste disposat ~BO Recycling...: . ~98 Other Health services ''; Public health services · ::zl Hospitals · h' Ambulance serwces · :~ 3emeterles '3}:_ 3ther Social and family services ~ General assistance '223 Assistance to aged persons 12X, Child care 1298 Other !5'i, 1630 1643 1650 1698 !699 1810 1820 1830 1840 1850 1898 1899 3099 3299 3499 9910 User Fees and Service Canada Condihonal Grants Other MuniceaHties Charges 2 3 4 : S $ ! 50 329932 Subtotal }'-- 0 Subtotal Subtotal Social housing Recreation and cultural services ParKs Recreation programs ....... Recreat,on faohties ........ J~ranes .... Cultural serwces Other Planning and development Planning and zomng .... Commercial and industna ......... Residential developmen: ........ Agriculture and refores;ahon ............ Tile drainage/shorenne assistance. : .......... Other Subtotal Subtotal Electricity Gas . . Telephone Subtotal Subtotal 25.383 TOTAL 54,393 54,393 122339 t47,722 79,623 11638,727 i3,66~ 1,732,019 0 O' 0 9,423 9,423 7,654 1,277,257 2,480,985 166,599 93,083 0 4,025,578i 95,009 95,009 18C 2z£ '{ -2~ 54543 6,339,683 FIR2001 7/24/2002 11106 AL! : TM 1801 1 of 1 General Information 1. Optional Property Classes in Effect 0205 Parking Lot (G) ........................ 0210 Office Building (D) ........................ 0215 Shopping Centre (S) ..................... 0220 Large Industrial (L) ....................... 2. 5% Capping Limit Program 0420 rvlulti-Residential: was a portion of the 5% Limit funded by the Mun. 043c Commercial: was a portion of the 5% Limit funded by the Mun.?.. 0443 Industrial: was a portion of the 5%, Limit funded by the Mum? . . 0610 0620 Graduated Taxation (Tax Bands) Commercial property class .................... Industrial property class ...................... 4. Phase-In Program in Effect o8o5 R Residential ......................... 0810 M Multi-Residential ..................... 0815 N New Multi-Residential .................. o82o C Commercial ........................ 0825 G Parking Lot ....................... 0830 D Office Building .................. o835 S Shopping Centre ................. 084o I Industrial ............................ 0845 L Large Industrial ..................... 0850 F Farmland ......................... 0855 T Managed Forest ................... 0860 P Pipeline ......................... 5. Rebates for Eligible Charities 1010 Rebate Percentage for Eligible Charities (SLC 72 2099 xx) ..... Single / Lower-tier Municipalities Only 2 YorN Y Y Y Y 2 Y, NorNA N N N ,~rac -a,, Rd:esNumberofTax CVA Boundary : Effec? Bands 2 3 4 '~' or N Ct N N Phase-In in Year Phase-In Term of Phase-in Effect? Initiated 2 3 4 Y or N Year ¢~ of Yrs N N N N N N N N N N N N 2 40.0°/0 Low Band M~ddle Band %, of Highest % of Highest Band Rate C 7:,, Boundary Band Rate ~ 6 7 % $ % !2!3 :222 · 27~ INTER[M Billina insta ;ments 4 5 YYYYMMDD # YYVYMMDD 20010426 2 20010926 20010426 20010426 ~ 2 20010926 20010426 2 20010926 Instahments First E~,ue L:a:e Property Tax Due Dates for Current Year 2 : R P, es~dential .................... 2 203~03:2 M ',lult,-Residential ........................ : 2 20010312 : Fa"miand .......................... 2 200:0312 T Managed Forest ....................... 2 200103't2 C Commercial ....................... 2 20010312 20010426 1 I Industrial ..................... 2 20010312 20010426 1 P Pipeline ....................... 2 ' 20010312 ' 20010426 ~ 20010926 Other ........ FINAL Billing Installments Last Due Date Installments First Due Date Last Due Date 7 YYYYMMDD 20011029 20011029 20011029 20011029 20011029 20011029 200i102~ =iR20,3! 72420,32 1106AM ~1C~!801 i of 1 ,) 295 0232 C, 29C 14, 0:4~9 Cill !21 1312 1321 1032 I 1098 {099 { 213 1220 1230 1 1299 1610 1620 1630 !640 1650 1698 1699 ~20 1550 1898 1899 3099 3299 3499 9910 General government !Jemne:s of Council Sepera, qOV, support :l~r';-,orate overhead.. Omer ....... 3overt Political Support ,'}ors Mqmt & Support .... ;Zroqrarn Sdpport . Subtotal Protection services Omer Subtotal Transportation services F~oadwa,/s ~Amer control Transl Parkinq Street ]iqhtinq ..... :, r transportation Subtotal Environmental services Other Subtotal Health services Subi~c neaith services 2',ner Subtotal Social and family serv,ces {}hlg ca'e Other Subtotal Social hou$inq Recreation and cultural services Parx5 Oulturai services . Other Subtotal Planning and development Piannlnq and zonlnQ ,~cr",me'c and Industrial Other Subtotal Electricih' Gas Telephone . TOTAL 8468,547 1C31 253 Long Term Debt Charges {Interest) TOTAL Expenditures $ $ $ 0 72677 276263 258~3 584.775 . 2 ~42,777 ~ r. SE 321 608 957553 5,158,422 ' 3 ~r; ~5463 769,413 ~ 4,~1 751 32 6~ 75989 4 675 :c,~,~: ~ ~S,s~ ~o~:~ ~s,24~,~ 28:~8 337469 1,712,141 25 ~25 FIR2001 7/24/2002 11:08 AM F1011801 1 of 1 296 5010 5020 5099 52!0 5410 5420 5430 5610 5810 5820 5830 5840 5850 5860 5870 5880 5890 5897 5898 5910 5920 Additional information contained in Schedule 40 Total of column 1 includes: Salaries and wages .................... Employee benefits .................. Subtotal 1 2240~ 26,155,705 Total of column 4 includes: Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) .......................... Total of columns 2 and 8 includes: Payments to Ontario in respect of Downtown Revitalization Program loans ................ Accrued interest (Enter amount only if changes to the accrual basis were made in this reporting year) ............ interest portion of transit debt charges (Included on line 0630) ................................. Total of column 5 includes: Short term interest costs .................................................... Total of column 6 includes: Grants to charitable and non-profit organizations ..................................... Grants to universities and colleges ........................................... GT Transit Contributions to UNCONSOLIDATED joint local boards Health unit District Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) Consolidated Municipal Service Manager (CMSM) Homes for the aged Recreation boards Fire area boards Other ....................................... Other Payments pertaining to the equalization of General Assistance in the GTA ...................... Payments pertaining to the equalization of Social Housing in the GTA 6010 62'i 522,2 6299 6410 6420 6499 Total of column 11 includes: Payments for long term commitments and liabilities financed from revenue fund and approved by the Ontario Municipal Board or Cou (Exclude debt charges reported in columns 2 and 8) Line 0630 of column 11 includes: Conventional transit services ..................................... Line 0810 of column 11 includes: Sanitary sewer collection ................ Sanitary sewer treatment and disposal ......... Subtotal Line 0820 of column 11 includes: Storm sewer collection ............. Storm sewer treatment and disposal ........... Subtotal Line 0830 of column 11 includes: 6610 Waterworks treatment ............................................... 562,1 Waterworks distribution ................................................... 6~C99 Subtotal Additional information contained in Schedule 12 (CMSM's only) Total of column 3 includes: 8210 Revenue received from other municipalities for services delivered by CMSM .................... I ~IR2001 7242002 1108AM F1011801 1 of 1 SOURCES of CAPITAL FUND FINANCING Capital Fund Revenues Long term liabilities incurred Canada Mortgage arc ~ous;ns Corporation ~"~-" Ontario Financing Autnont) Commercial Area improvement Program Other Ontario housng pr~rams Ontario Clean Water Agency i,OC',',*' Tile drainage and shoreline propert/assstance pr,:,grams Serial debentures S~nbng fund deben[ures ~3r'g tern', rese~e fund loans Other 0420 0499 0699 0870 0897 0898 0899 9910 2010 2020 9920 9930 Grants and loan forgiveness: C;'r'tar ~ ,SL' 52 9910 0X Canada ~SLS 52 9910 04} Other municipalities - Grants and fees (SLC 52 99k .5: Other financing: Prepaid special charges Proceeds from sale of land Proceeds from sale of hydro Proceeds from sate of other cas;a asse:_~ nvestment income From own funds From other Donations Other Deveioper 5shins.: Other Transfers from own funds to capital fund Contributions from revenue '-un: ,:SL2 52 9910 01) Contribution from reserves reserve f,Jncs and deferred revenue (SLC 52 99!; ' 297' Subtotal Subtotal 345 000 0 3%,000 0 362.097 78130 .. 451,866! Subtotal 892 093; TOTAL Capital Fund Revenues 8 909,093 T,OTA~ Transfers from own funds to capital fund TOTA~ Sources of capital financing 1 803.946 5 003160 6 807106 15 716199 APPLICATIONS of CAPITAL FUND FINANCING 3'399 3210 3220 323{ 3296 3410 3420 3499 9940 5010 5O2O 5040 5,?,6: Capital expenditures (SLC 52 9910 07 Transfers of proceeds from long term liabilities to: Other municipalities Unconsolidated local boards Individuals Transfers from capital fund to own funds Transiers to revenue fund Transfers to reserves, and esc,mt~ona% rese,~e *.,sss $~i 6,1~21 1* - i - CONTINUITY of CAPITAL FUND OPERATIONS Capital fund balance beginning of year PLUS Total Sources of Capitai F~nanang LESS Toei Applicabons of Capital Financing :_ S ,:d/ustments for PSAB. Sapital fund balance, end of year ...... Capital fund balance, end of year, reported in line 5090 is analyzed as follows Unexpended Capital Financing .... LESS Unfinanced capital outlay to be recovered from 5410 Taxation or user charges within te~ 03 counc: 5420 Proceeds from long term ,aN4ies 5430 Transfers from resemes and rese'~e 5498 Other 5400 995O Total of line 3099 includes: 6010 Short term ~nterest ;osts FIP, 2001 7/24/2002 11 08 At,*, 9,684,2i8 , Subtotal 0 Subtotal TOTAL Applications of capital financing 0 0 9.684,218 i 2.858,657 1~1716,i9~ 9.684 218 3173324 10,790,684 7,617,368 dnfinanced Capital Outlay 71617,360 Capital fund balance, end of year 3,~73324 $ F1011801 lofl 298 0299 General flovernment Protection services 0410 Fire. 0420 Police ..... 0430 Conservation autbont,, O440 Protective ~nsDecuon and contro~ 0450 Emerqency measures 048C Provincial Offences Act (POA 0498 Other 0499 Subtotal Transportation services 0610 Roadways 0620 Winter contro~ 0630 Transit ............ 0640 Parkinq ....... O650 Street liam~no ..... 0660 Air transpor[auon 0698 Other :ublic Works Centre 0699 Subtotal Environmental services 0810 Sanita~ sewer system 0820 Storm sewer system O83O WaterworKs s/stem. 0840 Waste co leCtlOn 0850 Waste disoosa 0860 Recyclinq 0898 Other 0899 Subtotal Health services 1010 Public health services 1020 Hospita s ...... 1030 Ambulance serwces. 1040 Cemeteries ........ 1098 Other 1099 Subtotal Social and family services 1210 General assistance 1220 Assistance to aaec ~ersons 1230 Child care 1298 Other 1299 Subtotal 1499 Social housing Recreation and cultural services ~610 Parks 1623 Recreation proarams ..... '633 Recreation facilities . . ~640 Libraries 4653 Cultural services 1698 Other 1699 Subtotal Plannin.q and development 1810 Planning and zomnq .... 1820 Commercial and ~ndustnal. 1830 Residential development . 1840 1850 1898 1899 3099 3299 3499 3699 9910 SOURCES of CAPITAL FUND FINANCING .'%t,ons trom Own Funds Cap tal Grants Reserves Res CAPITAL kevenue Fund Funds. Deferred Ontario Canada Other Mumc~palit~es ~ ?er Rnancmg Rev Expenditures 2 3 4 5 8 7 $ $ $ $ $ 236 455 345 928 4930 870 134.625 400.000 58 951 193 57( 400 000 0 391.506 793 599 186898 207.493 35.500 0 C. ) 451.866 55.650 669,548 ' 301,092 0 0 0 481.866 969.4CE 49952 ~ 019357 2444.199 283,412 143.642 73.814 2.945 067 0 C 313,679 ~13.679 0 2.416.019 340.000 25,853 231.608 776,009 385,463 64 112 32,635 675,559 3 256 140 340,000 28808 73.200 1.978.578 20.596 1.244.857 362.097 1.253.855 23.046 435.297 4.520.932 14.558 Aqnculture and reforestation Tile dra,naqe/snorel~ne assistance ~ !~ Other Subtotal 28808 0 0 0 ) 0 Electricity ......... Gas Telephone Government Bus~ness Entemnse TOTAL 1.803 946 5,00,3 160 340.000 0 ~ 892 093 14.558 9684 218 F!R20,2,~ 7242002 11OSAM FIOl1801 1 of 1 Balance, begmmng of year 0429 Conb'ibutions *'cra sa;: ta Development Cna'}es ~' 269t Subtota~ Development Charges 0810 Lot levies o828 Subdivider contr~b'"%'s 3830 Recreational land (the 3 ar- - ~: ; :~9 Expenditures TOTAL Exsendltures 269 46C 400 '30C 5698 9930 FIR2001 7/24,'2002 11:08 AM Totals in hne 2099 are analysed as tollows 5050 Repiaceme~: st 5060 Sick leave 5070 Insurance 5080 Workplace Safet~ 50~ Post-employment Current purposes 522C Tea%:' 5250 health serwces 5265 Par,~s Capital purposes Obligatory resem'e funds / Deferred revenue Resep,'es $ 400,000 5,277795 1083837 972489 11,4 48,9 2765 000 1 of 1 300 Financial Assets C28~ Cash and temoorary investments Accounts receivable C4~3 Canada 0423 Ontanc 0499 Other financial assets 082~ Dthe~ Other Assets Liabilities TemDora~ loans 2CI0 3urren ObrOOSeS CaD [a~ DUrDOSeS 2C20 .,anaaa 203C Oalar o %4C O[ner 2099 Accounts Davable and accrued liabiht~es 221C Canada 2229 Ontar o 2230 JDDer Der 224C gther mumc DallDeS 225E ~chooI [ sar(I! 2260 meresl on aeDI ~27~ Trade accounts DavaD e 22% Crier 2410 249C 2499 26!,3 2626 2699 2810 2820 2~ 2899 9940 5010 5O27 5O28 ~79 5,399 5299 Defe~ed revenue Jbtaato~ resale ~nos SLC 60 2099 01 Omef Lonq term liabilities Deb[ issuec Debt payable to other~ i Solid Waste Manaaement Facility Liabilities Solid waste landfill C~osure and ~)st-c~os~re Post employment benefits Accumuialed s~c~ leave Accrued vacation Day A~rued pensions payable Accrued Workplace Safety and Insurance Board/WSIB/claims Other POSt Employment Health Benefits Municipal Position Fund balances Revenue fund General reveoue Special charges and specialareas Other . Other Other Other . Local boards Subtotal Subtotal Subtotal TOTAL Financial Assets TOTAL Other Assets TOTAL Assets Subtota Subtotal ~26 89C 526 263 23 48~ 28 68- 20 655 238 78388669 2 Subtotal Subtotal ! ,483 489 TOTAL Liabilities 29,188,05O 115,745 Transit operations .......... Water operations Sewer operations Libraries Cemetenes Recreation, community centres and arenas Business Improvement Area : Other Other Other Other Equity in government business enterprises 54.752,738 Revenue fund balance 54,868483 Capital fund balance (SEC 50 5090 01) ~117~i~,4 Reserves and Discretionary reserve funds balance (SLC 60 2099 02 + 03) 14,545.920 TOTAL Fund balances 7~,587227 LESS: Amounts to be recovered in future years Long term liabilities Sohd waste landfill closure and post-closure liabilities Post employment benefits Interest :: . Other ..... 7072,163 1483,489 Subtotal ~ ~.5~i~ Municipal Position 64.032,075 TOTAL Liabilities and Mu nicipal Position F ~ ~,i~5 ....... 23,635,931 ' Maftet value of nvestments included in lines 0805 to 0828 0699 Continuity of Taxes Receivable Taxes receivable, beginning of year PLUS Amountsaddectotaxb;ilsforcollectonptrpcsesc~ PLCS Taxamountsiewed~ntneyear (SLC2679~,~.3 $~j3 Current Year Pena,t~es and ',$:erest LESS: Total cash collections ~S_S 72 0699 09, :ESS: Tax adjustments before ahowances (SL_C -2 2539 .~ LESS: Tax adjustments not ass~ea to taxation S_Z -2 4999 :_JS: -at, es receivable, end of year Cash Collections S,~rrentyeatstax. . . Prewous years tax.. Penalties and interest Amounts added to tax bills for co e:: J~ :.;moses: ~ , Other TOTAL Cash Collections $ 8,387,828 1 400,270 121,220,724 ' 239425 121 ~26.489 1407,246 0 9,114,515 5,374,942 5,232,790 121,726,489 FIR2001 7/'24/2002 11:09AM FI011801 lofl o o ~ ~_ o ~ g~20 1910 9910 1. Debt burden of the municipality A:I outstanding debt issued by the mumc;paut'x c, reJecesssr --.n;opal;t~es an: co"sol~dated entities To Qntabo and agenoes To Canada and agenc;es To Others. Subtotal PLUS: All debt assumed by the mun~Qbai~,~ from LESS Ali debt assumed by others Ontario ....... School boards ..... Other municipalities LESS LESS: Ontario Clean Water Agency debt retirement fur :~ Sewer ....... Water ...... Own sinking funds (Actual balances, General municipal Enterpnses and others Subtotal Subtotal Subtotal TOTAL Debt burden of the municipality 2. Debt burden of the municipality: Analysed by debt instrument 1210 Sinking fund debentures 1220 Installment (serial) debentures ~230 Long term bank loans. 1243 Lease purchase agreements 1250 Mortgages ........ 1250 Ontario Clean Water Agency 1273 Long term reserve fund loans ~ 2>8 Other 9920 TOTAL Debt burden of the municipality 3. Debt burden of the municipality: Analysed by function ~4C,5 General govemmer, t 1410 Protection services Transpodation services 1415 Roadways 1420 Transit Environmental services: 1425 Sanitary sewer system 1430 Storm sewer system. 1435 Waterworks system. 1440 Waste collection 1445 Waste disposal 1450, Health ser~'~ces ' "~:- Sacal and family services '45: Sooal housing 7ecreat~on and cultura; services I.'65 Parks ! 470 Recreation facilities 1475 Libraries ..... 1480 Planning and development. 1485 Electricity ........... 1486 Gas ............... 1487 Telephone .... 1490 Other long term liabilities 9930 TOTAL Debt burden of the municipality 1 7072,163 7.072,163 328.000 0 0 0 7400,163 328,000 7.072,163 7 400,i63 661,323 3,854,976, 78,486 456~6o: 721,145i 1,305,633 ! 3~8,oO0] 7,480,163' FIR2001 7242C, 0Z 'I ,$~ &M FIOl1801 lofl 1610 1620 1630 1640 1650 !660 1810 1820 1830 4. Debt payable in foreign currencies (net of sinking fund holdings) US Dollars: Canadian dollar equivalent included in SLC 74 9910 01 ....................... Par value in 'U.S, Dollars'. Other currency: Canadian dollar equivalent included in SLC 74 9910 01 Par value in Canadian dollar equivalent included in SLC 74 9910 01 Par value in Interest earned on sinking funds and on debt retirement funds during the year Own funds ........................................ Ontario Clean Water Agency Sewer Water 6. Details of sinking fund balance 2010 Value of own sinking fund debentures issued and outstanding at year end .......................... Balance of own sinking funds at year end 2110 Total contributions to own sinking funds 2!20 Total income earned from ~nvestments of sinking funds' monies 2199 Subtotal 2210 Estimated total future contributions from this municipality required to meet obligations in line 2010 above .......... 2220 Estimated total future income earned from investments in lines 2199 and 2210 above 2410 2420 2430 2440 2496 2497 2498 2499 7. Long term commitments at year end Hospital support .......................................... University support Leases and other agreements Capital equipment, land acquisition Other ..................... Other Other TOTAL FIR2001 7242002 11 ~0AM FI0~1801 lofl 2699 8 Contingent liabilities Pending or threatened litlgaSon Retroactive wage settlements Guarantees of long term indebtedness in the name of tPe mun,c pa t? b.t ass,~mec bY pipers Outstanding loans guaranteed Other Ontario Clean Water Agency Provincial Projects Water pro!ects For this Mumcipality only. Snare of integrated prOject(s) Sewer projects: F-or this Municipality only... Snare of integrated project(s) 10. Debt Charges for the current year Recovered from the consohdated revenJe i.,:2 General Tax Rates ~14 Other 3020 Recovered from reserve fdnds Recovered from unconsolidated ent::es 3030 Electricity 3040 Gas . 3050 Telephone 3097 Other 3098 Other 3099 3411 3421 Line 3099 includes Lump sum :~auocn re,sa?',ents c~ s,"g :e'm ces' 11. Long term debt refinanced Repa?ment c! Provmc~a! Speoa[ A, ss~sta?,ce Omer long term debt refinancec TOTAL TOTAL Est?',ales T Or N 2:eric: 599000 293 837 S Total Outstanding 2 -:erest 59,539 506 892 ,pretest $ Number of Years Payable Over 3 Years ~:- DeBt Snarges $ FIR2001 7/24/2002 11 lC, AM FI011801 lofl 12, Future principal and Interest payments on EXISTING debt 3210 Year 2002 ...... 3220 Year 2003 ........ 3230 Year 2004 .......... 3240 Year 2005 ........ 3250 Year 2006 ....... 3260 Years 2007 to 2011. . . 3270 Years 2012 onwards .... 3280 Int. to be earned on sink. fun 3290 Downtown Revital. Program 3299 TOTAL 3601 Consolidated Revenue Fund Principal Interest 1 2 $ $ 624089 406,515 667677 373,720 706.318 335,080 747,195 294.203 770645 250959 3556,239 530178 7.072,163 2190.655 RECOVERABLE FROM: Reserve Funds Unconsolidated Entities Principal Interest Principal Interest 3 4 5 6 $ $ $ $ 328.000 15,170 0 0 328,000 15170 13. Other notes Pleaselistall Other Notes and forward supposing schedules as required by emailto: FIR@mah.gov.on.ca All Others Principal Interest 7 8 $ * Use ALT + ENTER Keys tc "Return" to the next line FIR2001 7'24'2002 11 lOAM F1011801 1 of 1 13i£ 0~9~ 0399 1. Municipalworkforce profile Employees of the Municipality ?:- Admimstrat~on '2' c Fire ? ~ Police. x£: Transit. ?.£25 Public Works 3230 mealtn Serwces 3235 mc roes for tne Ageo 240 Dther Soc a Sen ces ?245 Parks ans Recreation -c~ ~ sro' es i, Lmer 0298 Proportion of Munic. Emph covereo e, Sc ec~ ,e Employees of Joint Local Boards Admlmstrabon . :ire ~ohce Transit PuDnc Works meal~h Serv ces blcmes fo~ Ne aces Ctne~boca car, ce{ ~ 3rares Z'the' 0610 lOlO lO2O 1210 1220 1230 1299 1410 1420 1498 1499 Subtotal Subtota TOTAL 2. Selected investments of own sinking funds as at Dec 31 Own sinking funds 3. Municipal procurement this year Total construction contracts awarded .......... Construction contracts awarded at $I00,000 or greater. 4, Building permit information Residential properties Multi-Residential properties. All other property classes. Subtotal 5. Insured value of physical assets Buildings .......... Maci{ner7 and equipment Other Data Process sg Eaus Subtotal 6. Total Dollar Losses due to Structural Fires 1510 Lossescuet,cst-uctJ~a fires a,e~a~e,sc~er3v~ i{--3~' 271' 'i! -:'i - z~4~ 2~2,1 Pad-Time Funded Posilens ~} 30 !1 O0 1500 185 150 E36300 Seasonal Empio~,ees 5 100% Pro~,noai $ metres of New 5or- structlon 3 mz 20,419 20,419 Total Person Hours Worked = C{ ~OUFS 10,920 183.820 101,493 121,369 262,934 1081388 33,360 118,422 940,706 0 940706 Federal 4 $ FIR2001 7/24/2002 1110,~,L' Fi011801 1of1 0299 0410 0420 0430 O44O 0450 0498 0499 0610 0620 0630 0640 0650 0660 0698 0699 0810 0820 0830 0840 0850 0860 0898 0899 1010 1 O2O 1030 1040 1098 1099 1210 1220 1230 1298 1299 1499 1610 1620 1630 1640 1650 1698 1699 1810 1820 1830 I840 1850 1898 1899 3099 3299 3499 9910 1. User Fee Revenues by Function S12 Functional Headings General government ....... Protection services Fire .......................... Police ............................. Conservation authodt7 Protective inspection and control ................... Emergency measures .......... Other ..... Subtotal Transportation services Roadways ........................... Winter control .................... Transit ..................................... Parking ....................................... Street lighting .......................... Air transportation ................... Other Public Works Centre .................... Subtotal Environmental services Samtary sewer system .................... Storm sewer system ........................ USER FEES and SERVICE CHARGES Percentage Change (Prey. Year to Current Previous Year Current Year (S12) Year) 2 3 4 $ $ % 374 085 329 932 ~ 8 4 710 25383 438.9% 0 0 0 0 128 477 122339 ~ E 0 0 0 ) 133 187 147 722 10,9% 73 919 79.623 7.7% 0 ~ - 1.637 135 ' 638727 0.1% 0 0 0 0 0 0 '.339 13.669 1215,6% 1 712 393 ' 732.019 1.2% 0 0 0 0 0 Waterworks system ........................ 0 Waste collection ............ Waste disposal ............................ 0 Recycling .............. 0 Other Subtotal Health services Public health services ......... Hospitals .................................... Ambulance services ............................ Cemeteries ......... Other Subtotal Social and family services General assistance Assistance to aged persons Child care Other Subtotal Social housing. Recreation and cultural services 6 470 Parks ........................................ 1,191.384 Recreation programs ......................... Recreation facilities .......... 2 370 589 Libraries , 166 902 Cultural services .................................. 91.756 0 Other .......... Subtotal 3 827 101 Planning and development Planmng and zoning ............................. 93,267 Commercial and industrial ....................... 0 Residential development .................... 0 Agriculture and reforestation ............ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ) 0 0 510 9.423 { 0 0 0 510 9.423 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 I°/~ 7,654 18.3% 1.277 257 7.2% 2.480.985 4.7% 166 599 0.2% 93 083 1 4% 0 4 025 578 5.2% 95 009 1,9% 0 0 - 0 .Tile drainage/shoreline assistance ........................ 0. 0 Other 0 0 Subtotal 93.267 95.009 Electricity .................................. 0 Gas ................................. 0 Telephone ............................... 0 0 TOTAL 6 151 243 6,339 683 1.9% 31% FIR2001 7242002 !1 lOAM ~C11,501 1 of 1 5015 58'32 5033 52,4 ~,{,~6 3.i 0 RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That Planning & Development Report PD 37-02 regarding the stopping up and closing of Shirley Drive and selling a portion thereof be received; and That the draft by-law to stop-up and close the entire portion of Shirley Drive as a public highway and sell the northerly portion of it (all lands excluding the public walkway), in accordance with the provision of the Municipal Act and subject to any required easements be forwarded to Council for enactment. PiCKER G REPORT TO COUNCIL FROM: Neil Carroll Director. Planning & Development DATE: June, '~1. 2002 REPORT N~TMBER: PD 37-02 SUBJECT: Disposal of Lands Shirley Drive, Plan 473, Pickenng Our File: RE0202 RECOMMENDATION' A by-law should be enacted to stop-up and close the entire portion of Shirley Drive, Pickering, as public highway and sell tile northerly portion of it (all lands excluding the public walkway), in accordance with provisions of the :Utoticz?~/..tot and subject to any required easements. O~G~: (a) (b) City's ongoing review of municipally-owned Corporation: and Resolution 9702. item 0. properties no longer required by the AUTHORITY: MunicipalAct, R.S.O. 1990. chapter M.45, sections 29-. 3()1) and 315. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Appraisal Value Advertising, appraisal, sur,'ev costs and legal fees/disbursements (Cit.',"s Cost $80,000 approx.) $2,500 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In 2001, the City undertook a process to review att municipally owned properties to determine which'properties were no longer required by the City for municipal purposes. It has been determined that the subject property knov,-n as Shirley Drive, Plan 473 (the Lightfoot Place walkway connection) is no longer required by the City and has been slated for disposal in 2002. In this instance, because this property is dedicated as a public highway, the process to stop-up and close it must occur prior to declanng it surplus For the purpose of sale. BACKGROUND: The subject property is known as Shirley Drive /dedicated as a public highway on Plan 473), which is located on the east side of Rosebank Road, south o~' Sheppard Axenue. The property has a width of 20 metres and depth of 61 metres. When Plan .-!.-3 was developed, the land encompassing Shirley Drive was dedicated on the plan for future road purposes in anticipation of it continuing easterly upon the development of the adjacent lands. Report to Council PD 37-02 Subject: Disposal of Lands (Shirley Street) Date: July 19, 2002 Page '~ In 1986, when the easterly abutting plan (Plan 40M-1437) was developed it was determined that, due to the development pattern of Plan 40M-1437 and the grade differential between the plans, the connection of a roadway through both plans would not be feasible. The City has retained the property since that time, installing storm drainage works/catch basin and a fenced walkway along the south boundary of the property. It has now determined that, while we should continue to provide the pedestrian connection between Lightfoot Place and Rosebank Road, it is no longer necessary to retain the entire parcel for municipal purposes and that the portion not encompassing the walkway should be disposed of, subject to an easement in favour of the City over the portion of the property wherein the services are located. Accordingly, it is being recommended that: (a) the entire property be stopped up and closed as a public highway; (b) the City retain a 4.0 metre wide pedestrian walkway along the south side of the property continuing the link between Lightfoot Place and Rosebank Road; and (c) the remaining 16.0 metres be declared surplus for the purpose of sale (subject to an easement in favour of the City) for the eventual development of one detached dwelling unit in accordance with the zoning of abutting residential properties. As the subject lands constitute a public highway, the road closing process, as governed by the Municipal Act, takes precedence over the Sale of Surplus Land Process. As such, the appropriate Notice has been published in the local newspaper for four (4) consecutive weeks and the applicable agencies have all been notified of such a road closure. No objections have been received. Further, section 315(2) of the Municipal Act states, in part: "The Council shall by by-law set the sale price of the lands to be sold and shall of)er to sell it to the owner of the land abutting the land to be sold and where there are parcels of land abutting on opposite sides of the land to be sold, the owner of each parcel has the right of first refusal to purchase the land to its middle line." As it is the City's intention to retain the walkway portion of the property, the City becomes one of the adjacent owners. Therefore, only the remaining part of the property will be offered for sale at the appraised value to the adjacent landowner to the north. In the event the Owner to the north waives his right to purchase the property, the property will be sold pursuant to the City's Sale of Surplus Land Policy, initially via the Tender process, and if not successful by that method, on the open market. A by-law should therefore be enacted to: t) stop-up and close Shirley Drive as a public highway in accordance with provisions of the Municipal Act; 2) declare the portions of the Shirley Drive designated as Parts 1~ 2, 4, Plan 40R-XXXX surplus to the needs of the City for the purpose of sale: and 3) authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute all necessary documentation (satisfactory to the Solicitor for the City) relating to the stopping-up, closing of Shirley Drive and the sale of the parts no longer required for municipal purposes. Report to Council PD 37-02 Subject: Disposal of Lands (Shirley Street) Date: July 19, 2002 313 Prepared By: Approved Endorsed By: Denise Bye.'Coordinator. Property and Development Serx'ices Neil ~ Director, Planning and Development DB/td ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map 2. Site Sketch 3. Draft bv-law Copy: Chief Administrative Officer City Clerk Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council ,.,Thomas J. Quinn, Chief Administrative Officer ATTACI..II~EI~,IT #_.1 1'0 City of Pickering Planning & Development Department DATE JUN 5, 2002 A'F'FACHMENT # --, j. _ _ TO REPORT # PD / LO'I ! ~ P. I ft. 26;t05 -- 0013 N 7'Z' ~-7~ 00' E ,PI) P, L N. 26306 - 0015 .©' 5EF / 7 \F PART N / '-- I I I ATTACHMENT ~ *~-~ REPORT # PD '%-7- ~_~ THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING BY-LAW NO. Being a by-law to stop-up and close as public highway those parts of Shirley Drive, Plan 473, Picketing, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, Plan 40R-XXXX and authorize the sale of the lands comprising Parts 1, 2 and 4, as they are no longer required for municipal purposes. WHEREAS, Shirley Drive has been dedicated as a public highway on Plan 473, Picketing; and WHEREAS, pursuant to sections 297 and 315 of that Act, the Council of the City may pass by-laws to stop-up a highway, or part thereof, and to authorize its sale or the sale of a part thereof at a fixed price; WHEREAS, Notice of this by-law has been published once a week for four consecutive weeks and the provisions of the Municipal Act relating to the stopping-up of a highway have been complied with; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKER1NG HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: The following portions of highway are hereby stopped up and closed to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic: Those parts of Shirley Drive, Plan 473, Picketing, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, Plan 40R-XXXX. Those parts of Shirley Drive, Picketing, designated as Parts 1, 2 and 4, Plan 40R-XXXX, shall be offered for sale to the abutting owner for a sale price of $80,000.00, subject to any easements previously granted or granted pursuant to section 5, herein. 3. (1 The offer referred to in section 2, above, shall be made by the City on or before August 5, 2002. (2) The period within which the abutting owner may exercise the tight to purchase the lands, shall commence at 9:00 am on August 6, 2002 and end at 4:00 pm on August 30, 2002, both Eastern Daylight Saving Standard Time. In the event the Part 1, 2 and 4 lands are not sold to the abutting owner, The CorporationoftheCityofPickering shall offer them for sale pursuant to the City's Sale of Surplus Land Policy. The Corporation of the City of Picketing shall ensure that all utility easements over any of the lands described in Section 1 above are conveyed to the appropriate utility authority, including but not-necessarily limited to, The Regional Municipality of Durham, Bell Canada, Enbridge and Veridian Corporation at a sale price of $2.00 each. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute all documentation required to stop-up and close Shirley Drive, Plan 473, Picketing as a public highway and to effect the conveyance of the Part 1, 2 and 4 lands. BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 29th day of July, 2002. Wayne Arthurs, Mayor Bruce Taylor, Clerk 317 RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations: "Falls Prevention Week"- October 7 - 13, 2002 "Waste Reduction Week"- October 21 - 27, 2002 June 24, 2002 The Regional Municipality of Durham Health Deoartmem HEAD OFFICE 1615 DUNDAS ST. E SUITE 210 WHITBY. ON L1N2L1 CANADA 905~ 723~8521 Fax: f905. 723-6026 Toronto Office 905 686-2740 AAr. B. Taylor, Clerk City of Pickering ! The Esplanade Picketing, Ont. LtV 6K7 OLERK'S D!V!SION Dear Mr. Taylor: Re: Proclamation of Falls Prevention Week On behalf of the Foils Prevention Workgroup, Injury Prevention Program, Durham Region Health Department, I om asking you to help raise awareness regarding falls prevention by bringin9 this to the attention of your municipal council and requesting that they proclaim the week of October 7-13, 2002 as FALLS PREVENT3:ON WEEK. For the fifth year in a row, the Falls Prevention Workgroup is planning o public awareness campaign for the week of October 7-13, 2002. Part of the campaign ~s requesting the Regional Council and local councils to proclaim/declare FALLS PREVENTION WEEK in their municipalities. Tn addition, the campaign will include a media release, community events and resource materials for semors in the community. In 1997, there were 47 injury-related deaths in Durham Region residents aged 65 years and older. Seventy percent (70 %) of these deaths were the result of a fall. Fails are the leadin9 cause of injury amongst older adults (65 years of age and older). Research has shown that injuries fr°m a fall often lead to loss of independence, limited mobility, possible admission to an institution, social withdrawal and self-imposed isolation due to fear, anxiety and loss of self-confidence. The majority of falls take place in the home, "SERI'ICE EX(~ELLENCE our C031.,4IU,¥1TY" I()()~- Post (7onsume~ 3 -2- Falls not only affect the individual, but their families and the community as well. ]::n 2000, 599 Durham Region residents aged 65 years and older were hospitalized as a result of an injury-related fall. The average length of stay was t0 days. Falls are predictable and preventable. The Falls Prevention Workgroup collaborate with other community organizations, such as the Seniors Safety Coalition of Durham and SCOPA (Safe Communities of Picketing~Ajax), and are addressing this issue. Please join us in raising awareness regarding falls prevention by proclaiming the week of October 7-! 3, 2002 as FAbb$ PREVENT]:ON WEEK. Yours sincerely, Robe t Z. Kyle, MD, MHSc, CCFP, FRCPC Commissioner & Medical Officer of Health For more information, please contact; Carol Reilly, PHN Durham Region Health Department 1615 Dundas St. E., Suite 210 Whitby, Ont. L1N 2L1 (905) 723-5338 (ext. 2220) or 1-800-841-2729 (ext. 2220) Barb Wilson-Meyers, PHN Durham Region Health Department 2 Campbell Drive, Suite 30! Uxbridge, Ont. Lc)p (905) 852-9169 (ext. 377) OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT MUNICIPAL PROPERTY & ENGINEERING DIVISION MEMORANDUM July 10, 2002 To: Bruce Taylor City Clerk From: Grant Mahon Clerk, Technical Support Services Waste Reduction Week - October 21-27, 2002 Subject: The Recycling Council of Ontario and its partnering organizations from across Canada are celebrating Waste Reduction Week on October 21-27, 2002. It is the intention of this memo to have The City of Pickering officially observe Waste Reduction Week. During this week the RCO will be celebrating with Ontarians across the province, it's resource recovery and waste minimization initiatives. As you may already know, Waste Reduction Week in Canada has created essential awareness of the reduce, reuse, recycle activities (3 R's) at a grassroots community level. Ontario municipalities are being asked to: · Declare October 21-27, 2002 Waste Reduction Week in Canada. Appoint staff members to a committee responsible for organizing promotional events within the grassroots community, schools, and local businesses This year Waste Reduction Week in Canada will take a progressive turn towards associating the everyday activities of Ontarians with waste reduction activities. Here is a list of proposed activities that will make up the base for the City's participation in Waste Reduction Week. Subject: Waste Reduction Week ,?~.,:; ~. July 10, 2002 Page 2 · Battery Round Up Program (through select schools in Pickering, batteries will be picked up by staff for recycling). · Composter give away · Radio Promotions (including the ' got caught recycling' campaign), which rewards random recyclers. · Paint Sticker Blitz reminding residents how to properly dispose of unused paint. · Information Displays (set up at strategic locales throughout the City) · Newspaper Facts and Quizzes printed in the News Advertiser daily. · Children's Art Exhibit (approach schools to create art projects with 3 R's theme and display art in Civic Complex). · Media Recognition (Councilors supporting Waste Reduction Week by publicizing the week in their newsletters) It is important to note that Waste Reduction Week is in its sophomore year nation wide and is quickly being adopted by many cities and municipalities throughout Canada. Grant Mahon /gm Copy: Director, Operations & Emergency Services Supervisor, Traffic Engineering & Waste Management de,hers! Waste Reduction Week in Canada May 24, 2002 RE: 2002 WASTE REDUCTION WEEK The Recycling Council of Ontario and its partnering organizations form across the nation are celebrating Waste Reduction Week in Canada on October 21-27, 2002. RCO will be celebrating with Ontarians across the province its resource recovery and waste minimization initiatives. As you may already know, WRW has created essential awareness of the reduce, reuse, recycle activities (3R's) at a grassroots community level. Your assistance is necessary to ensure your municipality to support Ontario schools, businesses and non-profit organizations in their continuous efforts to attain the highest level of waste diversion The RCO is asking all Ontario municipalities to: Declare October 21-27 2002 Waste Reduction Week in support of the nation wide Waste Reduction Week campaign. Appoint staffmembers to a committee responsible for organizing promotional events within the grassroots community, schools, and with local businesses. This year WRW will take a progressive turn towards associating the everyday school, home and work activities of Ontarians with waste reduction activities. New resource materials are currently being developed to compliment forthcoming themes, including information to be posted on the Waste Reduction Week web site at ~v.wrxvcanada.com/. Should you require any further information contact me by e-mail at wrw~rco.on.ca or phone (416) 960 - 1025 ext. 20. We are looking forward to the best Waste Reduction Week ever! Sincerely. Jason White Waste Reduction Week Coordinator