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Home My WebLink About07/26/2005Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, July 26, 2005 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: Councillor Dickerson - Chair Mayor Ryan Councillor Ashe Councillor Brenner Councillor Johnson Councillor McLean Councillor Pickles STAFF: N. Carroll C. Rose T. Melymuk G. McGregor D. Watrous - Director, Planning & Development - Manager, Policy - Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy - Principal Planner-Policy - Committee Coordinator The Director, Planning & Development provided a brief explanation of the purpose of the meeting and introduced staff. The Manager, Policy, 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) INFORMATION REPORT NO. 17-05 PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT OPA 05-002/P CITY INITIATED: MODIFIED SEATON PLAN, DRAFT AMENDMENT 14 CITY OF PICKERING Cathy Rose, Manager, Policy, provided an overview of the proposal and City's official plan policies pertaining to this site, as outlined in Information Report # 17/04. Don Caldwell, 1605 Belinda Court, stressed his objection and concern with respect to the stress on Whites Road with the proposed connection to Hwy. 407. David Steele, 966 Timmins Gardens, stated his support of Amendment 13, the balancing of the population over two areas and the transportation corridor of the Growth Management Study. Seaton's population should be no more than 38,000, which is what Council adopted. He stated his concern respecting the coldwater streams. He requested that approval of this amendment be delayed until further study. -1- Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, July 26, 2005 7:00 P.M. 10. Bob Johnson, 2655 Foreststream Trail, expressed his concerns regarding the proposed connection of Whites Road and Hwy. 407. He suggested east/west corridors be considered to alleviate the traffic volume on Hwy. 401. Intersecting north/south arterial roadway between the community and Highways 407 and 401 is not appropriate. 11. John Guizzi, 60 Hwy. 7, Green River, suggested that new housing and prestigious employment would swallow up Green River and connecting Hwy. 407 to Whites Road would be dangerous. Mike Williams, 2250 Whites Road, advised that a 20 to 25 minute backup is caused each day due to the 6,000 cars presently traveling Whites Road. He questioned the expected amount of traffic with this proposed connection and what the proposal is for crossing the CP rail tracks. He expressed his concern with the affect this development would have on Duffins Creek. Tommy Thompson, 3181 Byron Street, questioned what a countryside designated area can contain and what is the Cities position on natural heritage. Cathy RoSe, Manager, Policy, stated that a countryside designation would allow agriculture and other secondary uses such as a) produce stand, if produce is the product of that property; and b) wine, if property produces grapes, and other uses such as an antique store. Cathy further stated that the OP currently protects heritage homes and open space. Tommy Thompson, 3181 Byron Street, stated that developers should be requested to consider heritage homes taken over by the Province. Chris Jacobs, 694 Beckworth Square, stated his concern with traffic re-routing through the residential area to avoid the Whites Road backup. He questioned the hydro, water and sewage connection and commented on current flooding and his concern with the possible increase. He further questioned what a prestigious business would cover. John Bousfield, 3 Church Street, representing West Duffins, stated that Seaton and the related employment area is unlike anything ever planned in Ontario. The Provincial Plan and Amendment 14 for lower population in Seaton are identical. Figures planned for Seaton are exemplified as good growth and the total growth density of Seaton is well below urban growth. Scattered planned areas in Seaton would be costly for servicing. A financial impact analysis report should be completed on services for these developments. West Duffins lands are far less challenging, more cohesive and more economical than Seaton lands. -2- Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, July 26, 2005 7:00 P.M. 12. Jan de Vries, 1947 Spruce Hill Road, suggested solving the congestion problems along Whites Road before considering additional access. He questioned the planning of the crossing of Taunton Road, suggesting that a very long bridge would be required. He further suggested building on the gravel pit land and save the agricultural land. 13. Gabriel Untermann, 4560 Sideline 2, Claremont, questioned the inclusion of the airport lands and was advised that these lands must be shown as they are included in the Regional Official Plan. She further questioned what the prestigious development lands will look like. 14. Gord Hayford, 1878 Fairport Road, stated his concern with the traffic and the massive bridge required over the CP rail. With this proposed connection and the expense of using Hwy. 407, residents will travel south on Whites road to Hwy. 401 causing increased congestion. 15. David Donnelly, questioned the cost to the taxpayers if the City remains on this course of act[on and wondered when the consultants will be requested to once again review the Growth Management Study. He further questioned the cost to taxpayers if this amendment goes before the Ontario Municipal Board. 16. Cathy Young, 1851 Shadybrook Dr., questioned the plans for schools, will children be bused to school, have shopping centres and fire halls been planned and who pays and supports them. 17. Carmen Montgomery, 917 Grenoble Blvd., advised of her volunteer work with Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary and questioned what will happen to the wildlife and the Sanctuary if this is approved. 18. Siegfried Wall, 639 Breezy Drive, stated his concern with the traffic impact on south Pickering and the increase on the present taxpayer base. Northern traffic will not use Hwy. 407 due to the expense, but will travel south on Whites Road to Hwy. 401. He questioned how this area would be governed. 19. Graham Crawshaw, 219 Concession 3, stated his opposition to development in Cherrywood but his agreement to Amendment 14. 20. Rob Lyon, 478 Concession 4, expressed the need to protect the coldwater streams. He questioned what would happen to the wildlife and heritage aspects of these lands. Council requested a full environmental assessment and this is still required. He questioned why Amendment 14 has been developed and who directed Planning staff to develop it. 3 Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, July 26, 2005 7:00 P.M. 21. 22. 23. 24. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Debbie Broomer, 656 Weyburn Square, advised of her opposition to Amendment 14 and her concerns with increased traffic congestion and bridge construction. Wesley Nair, 3855 Sideline 32, questioned if Council has evolved a consensus position on the demolitions and evictions on airport lands. Mike Wilfer, 2 Jomar Ave., Cherrywood, questioned from whom Council receives direction. He stated that Pickering was invited by the Province to participate but instead Pickering initiated the Growth Management Study. Pickering are taking a 1960's approach to planning. The agricultural preserve needs to be used for agricultural purposes not developed. He requested that the process not be rushed but be worked out in more detail. Jim McCafferty, 1801 Eastbank Road, stated his opposition to the extension of Whites Road to Hwy. 407, advising that the present traffic congestion will get worse. Dwight Gauthier, 860 Whitevale Road, questioned if Council is opposed to this Amendment and advised of his opposition to the development of Seaton. Sandy Rider, 494 Whitevale Road, suggested consideration be given to moving residents east/west not south. The bridge is not required over Duffins Creek if Seaton is planned right. Peter Rodrigues, 750 Whitevale Road, stated his opposition to both Amendment 13 and 14. He stated that he is not in support of paving over fields or spreading out development, density is better. He stated his concern with respect to pollution, quality of life, sewage and the wildlife. He suggested that developers be compensated with money not land. He further stated that heritage homes must be left where they are, not relocated. Chris Thom, 824 Foreststream Trail, stated her concern with the Amendment 14 crossing stating that her home is in the path of the bddge. The following residents forwarded their comments to the Clerk's Division in opposition to Amendment 14: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) Tim Neal, 1988 Fairport Road Jeff Archbold, 598 Sheppard Avenue Glen & Clare Tucker' Tim & Judy Stapleton, 1834 Shadybrook Drive Nick Veronico, Aspen Road David Donnelly Anthea & Ben Hillier, 1741 Spruce Hill Road -4- Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, July 26, 2005 7:00 P.M. h) i) J) k) ~) Ryan and Katherine Lucas, 632 Cognac Cres. Carol Kaake & John Crouse, Ada Court Trish Cooke-Harding Aziza Rohoman Debbie Shortreed (11) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. -5-