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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/15/2004 STAFF: Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, January 15, 2004 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: Councillor B. Mclean R. Pym C. Pierini D. Kearns - Principal Planner-Dev. Review - Planner I - Committee Coordinator The Principal Planner, 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. (I) 1. 2. (II) 1. 2. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 24/03 W. & N. FORD 1422 ALTONA ROAD PART OF LOT 33. RANGE 3 B.F.C. Carla Pierini, Planner 1, provided an overview of property location, applicant's proposal and City's official plan policies pertaining to this site, as outlined in Information Report #02/04. No speakers were present to address this application. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 06/03 IBI GROUP ON BEHALF OF 1334281 ONTARIO LIMITED NORTHWEST CORNER OF WHITES ROAD AND GRANITE COURT PART OF STREET PARCEL OF 40M-1334 NOW PART 1 2 AND 3 40R-18421 Ross Pym, Principal Planner, Development Review, provided an overview of property location, applicant's proposal and City's official plan policies pertaining to this site, as outlined in Information Report #01-04. Jasmin Rauh-Munch, 532 Park Crescent, advised that she is a member of the working group and found that the applicant did listen to the concerns of the residents. She continues to feel that this corner is suitable to hold a medical/office building and that any other development would cause further traffic congestion. The access is limited out of the area and it is the Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, January 15, 2004 7:00 P.M. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. responsibility of the City, not the developer to rectify this situation by improving Whites Road. She questioned why the residents did not know of the sale of this property. Craig Henry, 1240 Engel Court, stated that the northern part of Whites Road is considerably different than the south. The south end of Whites Road is not as wide, has no sidewalks and no ditches. He stated his concern with respect to the placement of the building on the land, truck access for deliveries, garbage disposal and the increase in traffic causing further congestion. He suggested that the building be turned 90° in order that the truck access and garbage disposal can face the railroad tracks. Mary Murray, 1311 Gallant Crt., questioned why the Region could not buy back the land and use it as a merge lane. She questioned the size of the proposed building and the grocery store to be located there. She stated her concern with respect to odors, lighting, noisy dumping and deliveries. Don Brooks, 696 Atwood Cres., stated his concern with traffic, advising that the traffic study has a flaw as it assumes that the improvements on Whites Road have been completed where in truth, the improvements have been delayed for many years. He commented on the access only off Whites Road, stating that some residents will attempt to exit from this location also. He suggested that if Whites Road was widened and a median installed this would not be a possibility. He advised that he would like to be a participant in the Working Group. Lisa Smith, 508 Creekview Circle, advised of her concern with respect to traffic, construction, noise and the viability of a food store at this location. Kevin Ashe, 417 Victor Crt., advised that he and Councillor Brenner also have major concerns with respect to traffic flow. He advised that the status of the improvements to Whites Road/Granite Court on the Regional Road priority list is number four. Heather Pugh, 797 Hillcrest Road, advised of the congestion on Whites Road and the need for the bridges to be widened. She stated that this is a low end food store and will become a local hangout. This is not the type of business for this corner as Whites Road is the gateway to Pickering. Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, January 15, 2004 7:00 P.M. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. James Claggett, IBI Group, representing the applicant, advised that this site is subject to a 30 metre setback and although townhouses were considered they were not feasible due to this setback. He stated that this is a small grocer to serve this area and that A & P undertook a study to assess the viability and concluded that this is a viable location and are anticipating a 25 year lease. Consideration was given to placing the delivery area facing the railroad tracks but this positioning was not possible due to truck requirements and elevation of land. He further stated that they would not have a problem with constructing the median and further advised that the traffic study assumes the completion of the improvements to Whites Road as they have proposed making the improvements themselves. He also stating that consideration will be given to placing the lighting to the back of the building so not to affect the residents. He was not sure of hours of operation but would check and advise residents at stakeholders meeting. Michelle Fellows, 534 Eyer Drive, stated her concern with increased traffic along Oklahoma Drive advising of the problems at Eyer and Oklahoma presently. She requested consideration of four-way traffic lights at this intersection. Heather Pugh, 797 Hillcrest Road, stated that it may not be feasible to place townhouses near the railroad tracks but they could be placed along Whites Road. Brenda Rappos, 630 Creekview Circle, stated her concern with increased traffic congestion. Marion lundrigan, 1311 Gallant Crt., feels that there are enough grocery stores in the area and A & P will not survive if the area residents don't want them there. She stated that this development will cause further traffic congestion. Jasmin Rauh-Munch, 532 Park Crescent, stressed that a small medical building/office development would be best for this site. She further stressed the need to improve Whites Road and install lights on Oklahoma Drive and Eyer Drive. Ross Pym, Principal Planner, Development Review, advised that staff will be reviewing all comments, will prepare a report for the Executive Committee to consider and will notify residents when this meeting is to occur, in order that they may make further comments. Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, January 15, 2004 7:00 P.M. (III) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.