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Monday, June 7, 2010
7:30 pm - Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor McLean
PRESENT:
Mayor Ryan
COUNCILLORS:
D. Dickerson
R. Johnson
B. Littley
B. McLean
J. O'Connell
D. Pickles
ALSO PRESENT:
T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer
N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development
T. Melymuk - Director, Office of Sustainability
C. Rose - Manager, Policy
R. Pym - (Acting) Manager, Development Review
G. McGregor- Principal Planner- Policy
A. Yearwood - Planner I
M. Yeung - Planner I
L. Harker - Coordinator, Records & Elections
L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator
(1) DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
No disclosures of interest were noted.
(II) PART `A' INFORMATION REPORTS
1. Request for Site Specific Exception to the
Council Adopted Development Guidelines for the
Rosebank Neighbourhood DG 1/10
James Micklewright
447 Toynevale Road
(Lot 1, Plan 389), City of Pickering
A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of
informing the public with respect to the above noted application.
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FICKERENG Monday, June 7, 2010
7:30 pm - Council Chambers
Chair: Councillor McLean
Ross Pym, (Acting) Manager, Development Review gave an outline of the
application process, noting that because this application is not a typical public
statutoryinformation application, that there are no appeal rights available. City
staff would like to provide this as an opportunity for residents to comment on the
application. Mr. Pym noted that a subsequent report will be coming to Council for
further approval.
Ashley Yearwood, Planner I, gave an overview of the request for Site Specific
Exemption Application DG 1/10.
James Micklewright, the applicant, appeared in support of the application. Mr.
Micklewright provided an overview of the purpose of the application and noted
various construction details.
A question and answer period ensued.
(III) DELEGATIONS
Maurice Brenner, 711 Sunbird Trail, appeared before the Committee to discuss
the letter from the Ministry regarding Regional Official Plan Amendment 128 and
to urge Council to consider Regional Official Plan Amendment 128 prior to
development in Northeast Pickering. Mr. Brenner also suggested that the
Committee seriously consider a Notice of Motion for Council to deal with the
current issues facing Pickering.
A question and answer period ensued.
Peter Rodrigues, 750 Whitevale Road, appeared before the Committee to
provide an overview of the Southeast Collector Advisory Committee (SeCAC).
SeCAC is a 22-member Committee, which is comprised of stakeholders,
environmental groups, regulatory agencies, citizens' at large and local
municipalities. Mr. Rodrigues expressed his concerns with the Committee's plans
and composition. In addition, Mr. Rodrigues appeared in opposition to Regional
Official Plan Amendment 128, stating that he does not believe adequate
environmental assessments have been completed.
A question and answer period ensued.
Brian Buckles appeared before the Committee on behalf of the Green Door
Alliance, Durham Conservation in opposition to Regional Official Plan
Amendment 128, in response to the letter from the Ministry regarding Regional
Regional Official Plan Amendment 128. Mr. Buckles noted that the Alliance does
not support the proposed urban area expansion and outlined their concerns with
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the proposed people/jobs ratio of 4.2 to 1. Mr. Buckles also emphasized their
opposition to any municipal initiative to squander public money by taking the
Province to the Ontario Municipal Board if certain aspects of the Province's draft
decision are not changed.
A question and answer period ensued.
Angie Jones appeared before the Committee in opposition to Regional Official
Plan Amendment 128 and outlined her environmental concerns with respect to
the plan. Ms. Jones emphasized her opposition to an urbanized Northeast
Pickering. She noted the greenspace should be added, not taken away.
The Committee took a recess at 10:30 pm and resumed the meeting at 10:40
pm.
(III) PART `B' - PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORTS
1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 20-10
Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Review
-Status Update
Paul Lowes, Sorensen Gravely Lowes Planning Associates Inc., appeared
before the Committee with respect to Planning & Development Director's Report,
PD 20-10. Mr. Lowes provided a PowerPoint presentation, outlining the
background studies conducted and providing a status update on work
completed. Mr. Lowes also noted that three public workshops had been held and
outlined the next steps. Next steps include Neighbourhood Plans & Conformity
Amendments, Mandatory Sustainability Actions, Development & Sustainability
Guidelines and approval.
A detailed discussion ensued with respect to population numbers and job ratios,
affordable housing, sustainability and the need for public transit.
Lloyd Cherniak, WeirFoulds LLP, appeared before the Committee to urge the
City to deal with the Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Review as quickly as
possible, as he feels the upcoming elections may hinder the process.
A question and answer period ensued.
Christine Taylor, 569 Oakwood Drive, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to Report PD 20-10, Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Review Status
Update. Ms. Taylor noted that she does not support this development as it does
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not appear to be consistent with.the current neighbourhood appearance and
does not support the development of long lots.
Abdul Yassime, 571 Oakwood Drive, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to Report PD 20-10, Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Review Status
Update. Mr. Yassime noted that there was not sufficient detail in this report to
determine exactly what will be built and he does not support town homes in this
area.
A question and answer period ensued.
Patricia Howell, 449 Toynevale Road, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to Report PD 20-10, Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Review Status
Update. Ms. Howell has recently purchased the property behind this
development and would not appreciate looking at a brick wall. She noted she felt
that this would set a precedent, also noting that it presents a number of
challenges.
Bill Kennedy, 516 Pinewood Road, appeared before the Committee in opposition
to Report PD 20-10, Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Review Status Update. Mr.
Kennedy noted his concerns that this development will change the character of
the neighbourhood.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1. That Report PD 20-10 of the Directors, Planning & Development and Office
of Sustainability, respecting an update on the Seaton Neighbourhood
Planning Review, be received for information; and
2. Further, that a copy of Report PD 20-10 be forwarded to the Region of
Durham, the Ministries of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Energy and
Infrastructure, and the Seaton Landowners Group.
REFERRED AS
AMENDED
(See Following Motion)
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor O'Connell
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That Report PD 20-10 be referred back to staff to arrange a Special Planning &
Development meeting with Council, consultants and City staff to discuss and
provide clarification on the Seaton Neighbourhood Planning Review.
CARRIED
2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 14-10
Duffin Heights Restoration Works
Terrestrial Habitat and Fish Habitat Restorations
Part of Lots 15 to 24, Concession 3
City of Pickering
Discussion ensued with respect to the possibility of a tendering process for this
project. Members posed various questions and staff provided information in
relation to each inquiry.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
1. That Report PD 14-10 of the Director, Planning & Development on
terrestrial habitat and fish habitat restorations within the Duffin Heights
Neighbourhood be received;
2. That, notwithstanding the City's Purchasing Policy, City staff be authorized
to enter into appropriate agreement with the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority to undertake City approved terrestrial habitat and
fish habitat restoration works as identified in the Duffin Heights
Environmental Servicing Plan;
3. That the appropriate officials of the City be authorized to take the
necessary action to give effect hereto; and
4. Further, that the City Clerk forward a copy of Report PD 14-10 to the
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Duffin Heights
Landowners Group.
CARRIED LATER IN
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following motions)
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Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Dickerson
That Item #2 of the main motion be amended to reflect the following:
2. That City staff be authorized to enter into the tendering process to
undertake City approved terrestrial habitat and fish habitat restoration
works as identified in the Duffin Heights Environmental Servicing Plan.
MOTION DEFEATED
The main motion was then CARRIED.
3. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 15-10
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 21/09
Gazarek Realty Holdings Ltd.
Part 1 40R-3466, Parts 2, 3, 4 and 5 40R-5805 and Part 1 40R-11779
(1800 Kingston Road)
City of Pickering
A petition from residents in opposition to the application until a satisfactory traffic
study is completed was provided to Committee.
Jerry Gazarek, a principal owner of Gazarek Realty Holdings, appeared before
the Committee in support of the application. Mr. Gazarek requested the
opportunity to expand the usage of the site and welcomed any questions from
the Committee.
A question and answer period ensued.
Catherine Wright, 1744 Finch Avenue, appeared before the Committee in
support of the application but outlined her neighbours concerns with the
application. Ms. Wright noted that they would prefer that the plaza be used for
daytime operations, as they are concerned with late night activities and traffic
lights. In addition, she noted that they would not be in support of a restaurant in
the plaza due to garbage and odour issues. She also felt the tree barriers should
be enhanced.
A question and answer period ensued.
A representative for the applicant appeared before the Committee to support the
application and provide clarification on the variations and types of uses
permitted.
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Zoltan Schmerler, owner of Brockinton Plaza Inc., appeared before the
Committee in opposition to the application. Mr. Schmerler noted his concerns
with the potential increased traffic of this development.
Jakob Weisz, owner of Brockington Plaza Inc., appeared before the Committee
in opposition to the application. Mr. Weisz noted that a market impact study
should have been conducted for this application and that this report was put
together in a hurry.
A discussion period ensued with questions raised surrounding sidewalk issues
and traffic signals. Concerns were raised with the lack of clarity in the draft by-
law.
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1. That Report PD 15-10 of the Director, Planning & Development be
received;
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 21/09, submitted by Gazarek
Realty Holdings Ltd. on lands being Part 1 40R-3466, Parts 2- 5 40R-5805
and Part 1 40R-11779 to broaden the range of commercial uses for the
subject lands to include offices, personal service uses, health club and
limited retail uses within the existing building be approved; and
3. Further, that the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 21/09, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 15-
10, be forwarded to City Council for enactment.
CARRIED LATER IN
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following motions)
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Moved by Councillor Dickerson
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That the motion be divided in order to deal with the two sections of the property
(rectangular and triangular) separately.
MOTION DEFEATED
Moved by Councillor Dickerson
Seconded by Councillor Johnson
That the (H)CA34 zone be revised to remove "restaurant" and "floor covering
stores" from the permitted uses.
MOTION DEFEATED
The main motion was then CARRIED.
4. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 16-10
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 20/09
M. Gonsalves
531 Rougemount Drive
(Part of Lot 44, Plan 350)
City of Pickering
Denis Bigioni, 524 Pine Ridge Road, appeared before the Committee in
opposition to the application. Mr. Bigioni noted that this development would set a
dangerous precedent for future construction in this area and that they are
already faced with overstressed infrastructure in this area. He felt this would
adversely impact the character of the neighbourhood.
A question and answer period ensued.
Bill Kennedy, 516 Pinewood Road, appeared before the Committee in opposition
to this application. He made reference to the petition which was included as part
of Report PD 16-10. The petition was signed by residents in opposition to Zoning
By-law Amendment Application A 20/09, specifically noting their concerns that
this application would set a precedent to change the neighbourhood in a way
that is not consistent with the expectations of existing residents and concerns
with the safe design limits of the neighbourhood's aging infrastructure.
James Micklewright, 481 Rougemount, appeared before the Committee in
support of this application.
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RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Mayor Ryan
Seconded by Councillor Littley
That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 20/09 (Report PD 16/10)
submitted by M. Gonsalves to amend the zoning of the subject property to an
"R4" Fourth Density Residential Zone in order to permit the creation of two lots
with minimum frontage of 15.0 metres on lands being Part of Lot 44, Plan 350,
City of Pickering, be denied.
CARRIED
5. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 17-10
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 3/10
Cosima Daniell
1979 Woodview Avenue
(North Part of Lot 18, Plan 329)
City of Pickering
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by. Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1. That Report PD 17-10 of the Director, Planning & Development be
received;
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 3/10 submitted by Gary
Daniell on behalf of Cosima Daniell, to permit four residential lots and
conservation uses on lands being the North Part of Lot 18, Plan 329 be
approved;
3. That the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment
Application A 3/10, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 17-10, be
forwarded to City Council for enactment; and
4. Further, that the proposed conditions of approval for the future land
severance application for 1979 Woodview Avenue (North Part of Lot 18,
Plan 329) as set out in Appendix II to Report PD 17-10 be endorsed.
CARRIED
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6. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 18-10
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 4/10
Loblaw Properties Limited
1792 Liverpool Road
(Part of Lot 23, Concession 1 South)
City of Pickering
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1. That Report PD 18-10 of the Director, Planning & Development be
received;
2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 4/10 submitted by Loblaw
Properties Limited, on lands being Part of Lot 23, Concession 1 South, City
of Pickering, to amend the zoning by-law to also permit a commercial-
recreational establishment and a commercial school use, be approved; and
3. Further, that the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law
Amendment Application A 4/10, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 18-
10, be forwarded to City Council for enactment.
CARRIED
7. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 19-10
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 2/10
City Initiated Application
1167 and 1199 Kingston Road
South Part of Lot 24, Concession 1
City of Pickering
RECOMMENDATION
Moved by Councillor Johnson
Seconded by Councillor Pickles
1. That Report PD 19-10 of the Director, Planning & Development be
received;
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2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 2/10 submitted by the City of
Pickering, to amend the zoning on lands being South Part of Lot 24,
Concession 1 to permit additional commercial uses be approved; and,
3. Further, that the draft by-law to implement Zoning By-law amendment
application A 2/10, to permit additional commercial uses as set out in
Appendix I to Report PD 19-10, be forwarded to Council for enactment.
CARRIED
(IV) OTHER BUSINESS
1. The Chief Administrative Officer was requested to action the following;
a) Councillor Dickerson requested a status update on the Scudellari property
and a report back to Council.
b) Councillor Pickles requested staff investigate whether residents can
receive credits from the Region of Durham for the purchase of water
conservation toilets and if Miller Waste is responsible for the picking up of
disposed toilets on curbs.
2. Councillor Pickles gave notice that he would be bringing forth a Notice of
Motion at the June 21St Council meeting regarding sidewalks along Kingston
Road.
3. Councillor Littley gave. notice that she would be bringing forth a Notice of
Motion at the next Council meeting regarding the proposed Northeast
Pickering Urban Area and associated jobs.
(V) ADJOURNMENT
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