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STATUTORY PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING MINUTES
A Statutory Public Information Meeting was held by the Pickering Town
Council on Monday, November 2, 1992 at 7:30 p.m.
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PRESENT:
Mayor Wayne Arthurs
COUNCILLORS:
M. Brenner
E. Higdon
R. Johnson
E. Pistritto
K. Van Kempen
D. Wellman
ALSO PRESENT:
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B. Taylor
N. C. Marshall
N. Carroll
T. Melymuk
C. Rose
L. Taylor
D. Kearns
Town Clerk
Town Manager
Director of Planning
Deputy Director of Planning
Manager, Policy Division
Manager, Current Operations Division
Administrative-Assistant
(1) MINISTER'S ZONING ORDER AMENDMENT APPLICATION
18-Z0-0299201(1) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 8/92
TIUAART FARMS INC.
PART OF LOT 3. CONCESSION 7
1.
An explanation of
Information Report
McCarthy, Planner I.
the
No.
application, as
17/92, was given
outlined in
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There were no comments in favour of or opposed to the
rezoning by-law amendment application.
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(II)
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 16/92
BENOTOR INVESTMENT LIMITED (ARCON NON - PROFIT HOUSING CORP.
PART OF BLOCK Y. PLAN M-16
1.
An explanation of
Information Report
Senior Planner.
the application, as outlined in
No. 18/92, was given by Chris Wong,
2.
Paul Johnston, Planning Consultant with Arcon Non-Profit
Housing introduced four Board Members of the Church of the
Nazarene who will oversee this development. Mr. Johnston
stated that at meetings held with P.E.S.C.A., residents and
Town staff concerns were outlined and in an effort to
address some of these concerns Benotor have made
alterations to their proposal. These changes were outlined
and he stated his desire that this proposal be acceptable
to all concerned.
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Tom Mohr, representing Pickering East Shore Community
Association stated that this Association does not approve
of this proposal even considering the changes. They feel
this development would have a detrimental affect on the
ravine. They are also concerned with the increased traffic
on Bayly Street and the possible dangers relating to
vehicles entering and exiting the plaza. The plaza is very
busy now, adding a driveway would create increased
possibilities of accidents. They also stated their concern
with overcrowding to the schools and other facilities in
the area. Further development is proposed for the area
increasing the density which in the associations opinion is
already to high.
Doug Lockrey, a resident of the area stated his deep
concern with the amount of people who will be walking in
the ravine, disturbing the wildlife. He also asked for
clarification of the proposed roadway from the development
to St. Martins Drive.
Paul Johnston, Planning Consultant stated that the Town
could develop a management technique to deal with the
concerns relating to the ravine. He reported that the
Ministry of Natural Resources had been approached and that
they have no objection to this proposal. As for the
overcrowding in the schools, the Boards were also
approached and did not have obj ections. The proposal is
two-thirds of what the Pickering District Plan allows and
he did not feel the development would create hardship on
the residents.
Mr. Horning, Consultant for Arcon responded to the traffic
concerns outlined by the residents. He reported that a
study had been carried out and the results were available.
This type of project would generate 35-40 vehicles in the
morning and evening and would not create a problem. The
proposal allows for sufficient parking on the property for
both residents and visitors so there should be no overflow
of parking off site.
Paul Johnston, Planning Consultant stated that this
development is located 350 metres from the Go station and
this will generated revenue for the Town's Transportation
Department. He also stated that there are numerous
facilities in the area which will be good for the
residents. This proposal will create significantly less
density than what is allowed in the Pickering District Plan.
Bob Phillips representing 1210 Radom Street stated the
concerns of the residents regarding increased traffic. He
also questioned how the access for emergency vehicles only
through the plaza would be enforced. The residents feel
the density in the area is already too high.
Jim Hern, 690 Front Road representing Friends of
Frenchman's Bay stated their objection to this
development. He reported that at a meeting at the Town,
Mr. Crombie stated that this was a unique area and should
be preserved. He stated their concern that this
development would create more traffic in the ravine causing
more pollution to the creek and disturbing the wildlife.
He requested Council to reject this proposal.
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(III)
PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW NUMBER 4114/92(A 61/87)
AGG AND OMELON
PART OF LOT 29. RANGE 3. B.F.C.
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1.
An explanation of the application was given by Brendan
Avery.
2.
Anthony Biglieri representing Highland Investments stated
that the plans meet all requirements.
3. Sylvia Spencer, resident, stated her concern regarding the
sale of cigarettes and pornography in a drug store which
would be located so close to Dunbarton High School and
Woodlands Public School. She also is concerned with drugs
being held overnight on the premises which could lead to
vandalism.
(VI) ADJOURNMENT OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING
The meeting adjourned at the hour of 8:30 p.m.
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