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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.