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INFORMATION REPORT NO. 14-03
FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING OF
May 15, 2003
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC MEETING REQUIREMENTS
OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13
SUBJECT: Pickering Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 03-001 P
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)
City of Pickering
1.0 PROPERTY LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
the subject lands are located on the west side of Whites Road, north of
Granite Court;
a property location map is provided for reference (see Attachment #1);
the subject site is triangular in shape, currently vacant; that was previously
owned by the Region of Durham as a potential extension of Bayly Street that
was deemed surplus by the Region and sold;
as the subject lands were previously reserved as a road right of way the site
is vacant and flat with a similar elevation as Whites Road, although the
western edge of the property does fall away to the abutting rail line;
the property has frontage on both Whites Road and Granite Court;
Bayly Street terminates at Whites Road in a "T" intersection at the northern
portion of the subject lands;
the subject site is a transitional piece of property in terms of surrounding land
use;
surrounding land uses are;
north - Whites Road Highway 401 interchange;
south - on the opposite side of Granite Court are residential
dwellings constructed on reserve Tots that front an internal
street;
east - on the opposite side of Whites Road, is a commercial plaza
with a gas station and residential dwellings constructed on
reserve lots that front an internal street;
west - CN/GO rail line and industrial uses west of the rail line.
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2.0 APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL
the applications that are being considered are to amend the Pickering Official
Plan and zoning by-law to permit the redevelopment of the subject property
for a residential complex that will include two apartment building containing a
proposed 145 apartment dwelling units;
the applicant's submitted plan is provided for reference (see Attachment #2);
the apartment buildings are proposed to be sited along the street frontage of
Whites Road and with surface parking proposed to be located in the interior of
the site;
the apartment buildings have been designed to have a prominent face along
Whites Road;
the apartment buildings will have a general massing of four storeys for the
southern building and eight stores for the northern building;
the initial design indicates the buildings are proposed to be connected;
the proposed vehicle access point is off of Granite Court only;
the majority of the parking will be accommodated in a proposed underground
parking garage.
2.1 Development Detail
The following is proposed development detail for this application:
Durham Region Official Plan
designation
City of Pickering Official Existing
Plan designation
Proposed
Zoning Existing
Proposed
Uses Existing
Proposed
Site area
Building coverage
Parking/driveway coverage
Landscape coverage
Frontage on Whites Road
Frontage On Granite Court
- Living Area
— Mixed Use Area —Local
Nodes
— Mixed Use Area —
Community Nodes
- R3 (By-law 2511)
— Appropriate to permit
proposed development
— vacant land
Residential development
consisting of 2 apartment
buildings containing 145
units
1.196 ha
- 22%
34%
- 44%
- 119 m
— 107 m
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Number of apartment dwelling units, — 110
north building
Number of apartment dwelling units, — 35
south building
Total number of units — 145
Net density — 122 units/ha
Gross floor area for northern building — 10,265 m2
Gross floor area for southern building — 3,297 m2
Gross floor area for site — 14,120 m2
Surface parking - proposed — 68
Underground parking - proposed — 200
Total parking provided — 268
3.0 OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
3.1 Durham Regional Official Plan
the Durham Regional Official Plan designates the subject lands as within a
Living Area;
the Durham Regional Official Plan states that Living Areas are intended to be
predominantly used for housing purposes;
Living Areas shall be developed in a compact form through higher densities
and by intensifying and redeveloping existing areas, particularly along arterial
roads;
in considering development applications in Living Areas regard shall be had
for, amongst other things, a compact urban form including residential and
other uses along arterial roads, the use of good urban design principles and
the provisions of convenient pedestrian access to public transit, education
facilities and parks;
- Whites Road is designated as a Type A Arterial Road and Bayly Street that
comes to a "T" intersection at the northern portion of the subject site is also
designated as a Type A Arterial Road in the Durham Regional Official Plan;
- the applications appears to conform to the designation;
3.2 Pickering Official Plan
- the Pickering Official Plan designates the subject lands as Mixed Use Area —
Local Nodes;
permissible uses within this designation include, amongst others, a variety of
residential uses including apartment buildings;
Mixed Use Areas are intended to have the widest variety of uses and highest
level of activities in the City;
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the Pickering Official Plan establishes a density range of over 30 and up to
and including 80 dwelling units per hectare for development within an
Mixed Use Areas — Local Nodes;
the proposed development would provide a net density of 122 units per
hectare;
the subject lands would accommodate a maximum of 95 dwelling unit under
the current Mixed Use Areas — Local Nodes designation;
- since the subject applications are proposing a density that is greater than
permitted in a Mixed Use Areas — Local Nodes an application to amend the
City's Official Plan has been submitted;
the application proposes redesignation of the subject land from Mixed Use
Areas — Local Nodes to Mixed Use Areas — Community Nodes;
the applicant's submitted Official Plan amendment is provided for reference
(see Attachment #3);
the subject property is within the West Shore Neighbourhood of the
Official Plan;
no development guidelines have been prepared for this neighbourhood;
Schedule 11 of the Pickering Official Plan — Transportation Systems,
designates Whites Road where it abuts the subject lands, and Bayly Street where
it intersects with the subject land as a Type A Arterial Road and Granite Court as
a Collector Road;
Type A Arterial Roads are the highest order of arterial Roads and are
designed to carry large volumes of traffic at a moderate to high speeds, have
some access restrictions and generally have a right-of-way width ranging
from 36 to 50 metres;
Collector Roads provide access to individual properties and local roads are
designed to carry greater volumes of traffic than local roads, and- generally
have a right-of-way width ranging from 20 to 22 metres;
- the subject applications will be assessed against the policies and provisions
of the Pickering Official Plan during the further processing of the applications;
3.3 Zoning By-law 3036, as amended
the subject lands are currently zoned "R3" by Zoning By-law 2511;
- the existing zoning permits a one detached dwelling on a lot having a
minimum lot frontage of 18 metres;
an amendment to the zoning by-law is required to implement the applicant's
proposal;
the applicant has requested an appropriate zone with appropriate
performance standards that would permit the proposed development.
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4.0 RESULTS OF CIRCULATION
4.1 Resident Comments
as of the writing of this report 14 area residents have contacted the City to
express concern with the applications or to seek additional information;
12 correspondence (see Attachments 4 to 15) have been received and the
concerns identified are:
• the traffic at the intersection of Whites Road and Granite Court is currently
very heavy and adding an additional 145 dwelling units would make a
existing bad condition worse;
• lack of infrastructure in the area;
• the existing maximum density on the site of 80 units per hectare should
not be exceeded;
• tenure of building is a concern if development is a rental apartment;
• the development should provide outdoor amenity area for the inhabitants;
4.2 Agency Comments
- no comments from any of the circulated agencies have been received to -date
on the application;
4.3 Staff Comments
in reviewing the application to -date, the following matters have been identified
by staff for further review and consideration:
• ensuring that the proposed development is compatible with, and sensitive
to, surrounding lands;
• the impact the proposed use / site changes may have on the character of
the neighbourhood as compared to the uses permitted under the existing
Official Plan designation;
• impact on the streetscape of Whites Road;
• traffic generation, site access and on-site parking;
• building location, massing, height and materials;
• landscaping, fencing, and vegetation preservation;
• the review and consideration of the recommendations of the technical
reports submitted with the applications;
this Department will conclude its position on the application after it has
received and assessed comments from the circulated departments, agencies
and the public.
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5.0 PROCEDURAL INFORMATION
5.1 Official Plan Amendment Approval Authority
the Region of Durham may exempt certain local official plan amendments
from Regional approval if such applications are determined to be locally
significant, and do not exhibit matters of Regional and/or Provincial
interest;
at this time, the Region has not yet determined whether this official plan
amendment application is exempt from Regional Approval;
5.2 General
written comments regarding this proposal should be directed to the
Planning & Development Department;
oral comments may be made at the Public Information Meeting;
all comments received will be noted and used as input in a Planning
Report prepared by the Planning & Development Department for a
subsequent meeting of Council or a Committee of Council;
if you wish to reserve the option to appeal the decision on either the
zoning or Official Plan amendment, you must provide comments to the
City before Council adopts any by-law for these proposals;
if you wish to be notified of Council's adoption of any official plan
amendment or zoning by-law amendment, you must request such in
writing to the City Clerk;
if you wish to be notified of the decision of the Region of Durham with
respect to the proposed amendment to the Official Plan, you must make a
written request to the Commissioner of Planning, Region of Durham Planning
Department.
6.0 OTHER INFORMATION
6.1 Information Received
- copies of the applicant's submitted plans are available for viewing at the
offices of the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department;
the City of Pickering has received the following technical information / reports
on the proposed applications:
• Environmental Noise Assessment, prepared by Valcoustics Canada Ltd.,
dated April 16, 2003;
• Railway Vibration Analysis, prepared by Valcoustics Canada Ltd., dated
April 16, 2003;
• Transportation Impact study, prepared by IBI Group, dated March 12, 2003;
• Planning Basis Report, prepared by IBI Group, dated March 12, 2003;
024 Information Report No. 14-03 Page 7
6.2 Company Principal
- the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications
have been submitted by IBI Group on behalf of 1334281 Ontario Limited;
- the principle of 1334281 Ontario Limited is Steve Margie.
400 elyv% Ross Pym, MCIP, RPP V Lynda Taylor, MCIP, RPP
Principal Planner - Development Review Manager, Development Review
RP:Id
Attachments
Copy: Director, Planning & Development
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APPENDIX NO. I TO
INFORMATION REPORT NO. 14-03
COMMENTING RESIDENTS AND LANDOWNERS
(1) Atul and Sima Sarvate, 1310 Gallant Court
(2) Yvonne and Derek Sadler, 580 Eyer Drive
(3) Janice Gunn, 580 Eyer Drive, Unit 96
(4) Wendy Bickers, 580 Eyer Drive
(5) Cec and Jessie Turner, 600 Westshore Boulevard
(6) Louise Guertin-Micallef
(7) Stella Oates, 720 Yeremi Street
(8) Paul Kudla, 730 Breezy Drive and Elizabeth Muzzerall, 765 Oklahoma Street
(9) Rob McCaig
(10) Caroline Chamy
(11) Lisa Smith, 508 Creekview Circle
(12) Albert and Cora Verheij, 836 Sanok Drive
COMMENTING AGENCIES
(1)
none received to date
COMMENTING CITY DEPARTMENTS
(1) none received to date
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DATE APR. 23, 2003
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AMENDMENT X TO THE CITY OF PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN
PURPOSE:
LOCATION:
BASIS:
The purpose of the amendment is to replace the Local Node —
Mixed Use Areas designation with a Community Node —
Mixed Use Areas designation, as shown on Schedule I. Under
the current designation, the maximum number of residential
units permitted is 80 units per net hectare. This amendment is
to permit 140 units per net hectare.
The amendment affects land located in Parts 1, 2, and 3 Bayly
Street on Plan 40R-18421, City of Pickering, west of Whites
Road and north of Granite Court.
The area is approximately 1.2 hectares in size.
It is the opinion of Council that the subject property is
appropriate as a "Community Node". Following the Statutory
Public Meeting, held on , and input
from Planning Staff and various regulatory commenting
agencies, the Municipality has determined that the
Amendment is appropriate for a variety of considerations
including the following:
(1) The lands are located at the gateway of the West Shore
Neighbourhood and West Employment Area. The site is
uniquely situated to accommodate a "high -order", nodal
form of residential development.
(2) The amendment is consistent with the overall goals,
objectives and intent of the Pickering Official Plan, the
Official Plan for the Regional Municipality of Durham
and consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.
(3) The subject lands are well serviced by the existing
commercial, institutional, recreational and community
uses within the West Shore Neighbourhood.
(4) The subject lands are located at two intersections, one
being between two Regional, transit -oriented roads. The
development has reliable access to the City Transit
system, including a close GO station. The site has
immediate access to Highway 401.
(5) There are no topographical or environmental limitations
on the site. The proximity to the CN line, and resultant
setback lends itself to unique residential development
design rather than a typical low -scale residential housing
form.
(6) The City and Regional Transportation Department have
reviewed and approved Traffic Impact information
supplied by the proponent that demonstrates that the
proposed use will not have a significant impact on the
local road system and that the increased traffic resulting
from the proposed development on surrounding road
system would be nominal.
(7) The City, Region and Canadian National Railway have
reviewed and approved the Noise and Vibration Report
supplied by the proponent that demonstrates that the site
can accommodate residential development and that all
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recommended mitigation features be included in any site
development agreement.
(8) The City Staff have reviewed the Basis Document
provided by the proponent and are satisfied that the
increase residential densities on the subject lands will not
have a detrimental impact to the planned function of the
City Centre.
(9) The proposed development will be subject to a detailed
Site Plan Agreement with the City of Pickering.
ACTUAL
AMENDMENT: The Pickering Official Plan be amended by:
Revising Schedule I to the Pickering Official Plan — Land Use
Structure by replacing the "Local Node" designation with a
"Community Node" designation as shown on Schedule A of
this amendment.
IMPLEMENTATION:
INTERPRETATION:
The provisions set forth in the Pickering Official Plan as
amended, regarding the implementation of the Plan shall
apply in regard to this Amendment. The Clerk shall revise
Schedule I to the Pickering Official Plan — Land Use
Structure of the City of Pickering Official Plan as noted
above.
The provisions set forth in the Pickering Official Plan, as
amended, regarding the interpretation of the Plan shall apply
in regard to this Amendment.
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From: A Vasant [avasant@sprint.ca]
Sent: April 23, 2003 9:53 PM
To: Pym, Ross; Hodge, Catherine
Cc: Brenner, Maurice, Councillor
Subject: Proposed Development of Two Apartment Buildings at Whites Road & Granite Court Intersection
Atul & Sima Sarvate
1310 Gallant Court
Pickering L1 W 3W7
Ontario
April 23, 2003
Mr Ross Pym
The Corporation of the City of Pickering
One The Esplanade
Pickering, Ontario, Canada
L1 V 6K7
Dear Mr Pym,
As per your advise we are writing this letter to you to convey our strongest reservations against the proposed
development of the two apartment buildings at the Granite Court & Whites Road Intersection. We live on Gallant
Court and have ( along with many other area residents ) serious traffic safety concerns for people living in the
near vicinity. As it is, we have had incidents of car drivers almost running over the pedestrians at the Atwood
Crescent and Whites road crossing as well as other pedestrian crossings in this area. Over the last ten years we
have seen first hand the impact of increased traffic on the safety of our children and elders. With the proposed
development, there would be an additional 145 dwellings in this small corner of Granite Court and Whites Road
intersection. It does not need a sophisticated study to visualize traffic horrors and potential increase in traffic
accidents in our neighbourhood as a direct result of the proposed development.
We therefore request you to kindly not approve this development project. Should this go ahead, the city of
Pickering will be held liable for any untoward incidents that follow. We have contacted our elected representative
Mr Maurice Brenner and he has given us his commitment to fighting this proposal. We would like to thank him in
advance and would appreciate if you could notify us when this proposal is rejected.
We would like to thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Atul & Sima Sarvate
01/05/2003
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From: Taylor, Bruce
Sent: April 25, 2003 9:06 AM
To: Pym, Ross
Subject: FW: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA03-001/P
For your info.
Original Message
From: Yvonne Sadler [mailto:yjs@idirect.com]
Sent: April 24, 2003 3:28 PM
To: Taylor, Bruce
Subject: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA03-001/P
Mr. Taylor,
Regarding the above-mentioned application and the Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 06/03, I would like
to express my concern that we like our neighbourhood to continue to be as "low-density" as possible. The plan to
build the two apartment buildings with the maximum of 80 units per net hectare is quite enough density, and I feel
140 units per net hectare would be too much.
I know a survey was done regarding traffic density in the area, but during work hours it is quite busy now already.
So with too many units added it would be way too busy. Right now the traffic from all the industrial companies on
Granite Court and all of the other side streets is quite dense. There are not enough roads out of the area as most
people do not go around the other way to Rosebank Road which leads to Highway 2 and goes west.
We live on Eyer Drive and it is busy enough with the schools and quite often we have to go the longer route just to
get out of our street, around to Whites Road and north. So this additional traffic is going to make quite a
difference for the worse.
Yours truly,
Yvonne & Derek Sadler
01/05/2003
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Pym, Ross
From: Taylor, Bruce
Sent: April 25, 2003 9:07 AM
To: Pym, Ross
Subject: FW: Paln OPA03-001/P
Original Message
From: peter gunn jmaiito:pjqunnRhotmail.comj
Sent: April 24, 2003 1:39 PM
To: Taylor, Bruce
Subject: Paln OPA03-001/P
Bruce
Can you supply any more information on the above? Are these apartments going to be Ontario
Housing??
Is this land strictly for the apartments? What about grounds for park (for the children) and tenants
pets?
Please keep me informed on future matters regarding this application.
Thanks
Janice Gunn
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From: wendy bickers [wlbickers@sympatico.ca]
Sent: May 1, 2003 12:08 PM
To: Pym, Ross
Cc: Taylor, Bruce
Subject: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA03-001/P
Dear Mr. Pym,
I recently received a Notice of a Public Meeting letter from the City of Pickering regarding the following File Type
& Number:
Official Plan Amendment Application OPA03-001/P
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 06/03
I must say, this is the first time I have written a letter of this kind. Let me state that I am all for growth and
development in the City of Pickering, however, having lived and worked in the area of Whites Road and Granite
Court for over 6 years, I can tell you that the development of 2 apartment buildings at the NW corner of this
intersection is a huge mistake.
With the current number of residential and industrial buildings in this immediate area, the traffic is already much
heavier than the area can accommodate. At certain times during the day, particularly peak periods, the existing
level of traffic is not able to move through the intersection smoothly. If you approve this application, the impact
on traffic will be greatly effected in a negative way.
Whites Road heading south towards Granite is a single lane either way, as is Granite heading east towards
Whites, as is Oklahoma heading west towards Whites. The current level and volume of traffic lends line ups and
traffic jams in that entire area. If we move ahead with two new apartment buildings, with a total of 145 dwelling
units, that is a potential 145+ additional automobiles that would be introduced to an already congested area.
I will plan to attend the meeting on May 15, 2003 to hear more about the proposed project, but I felt it important to
give you a "heads up" in this regard. In the meantime, please continue to keep me posted on future meetings on
this matter.
Regards,
Wendy Bickers
Concerned Resident
Wendy L. Bickers
Brand Manager, FRETTE Fine Linens
Tel: 416-937-4918
Fax: 905-837-2268
E-mail: wlbickers@sympatico.ca
01/05/2003
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Pym, Ross
From: Taylor, Bruce
Sent: May 5, 2003 8:49 AM
To: Pym, Ross; Kearns, Debbie
Subject: FW: Whites/Granite
Ross, for your info.
Debbie, please add these people to the list of persons to be notified of future meetings.
Original Message
From: Cec Turner jmailto:ctdemsgnr(c�hotmailcom7
Sent: May 2, 2003 4:25 PM
To: Taylor, Bruce
Subject: Whites/Granite
Attn. City Clerk & Pickering Council,
Gentlemen/Madam:
I Re: Planning Application N/West corner Whites & Granite, OPA 03-001P, Zoning
Amendment A06/03.
My spouse and I are senior citizens residing on West Shore Blvd south end, No.600 to be exact.
We do enjoy this area and have resided in Pickering many, many years. While most aspects of
our residence are very favourable, we do have some concerns most of which are associated with
the Nuclear Plant. We, and just about everyone in the West Shore area, are well aware that
there are no guarantees against a nuclear emergency. Also we know we are adjacent to an
eartquake faultline.
What is our escape route if either of these tragedies occur? The answer of course is through
Oklahoma/Granite Ct. and Whites Road intersection.
Already there is a business hour jamb up of traffic in this area and the last thing we need is to
grow our population particularly at that site. The problem would be even more magnified if the
tragedy occured during the construction period because we all know what effect this has on
traffic.
We hereby state our strong objection to the application for this project and trust that our City
Council will do whatever is necessary to be sure that the construction at this site does not take
place. There is lots of space in other areas of Pickering that could handle such a project without
endangering a population that has limited escape route in the event of an emergency.
Yours truly, WW1 1 Vet. Cec Turner & Spouse Jessie Turner
Te1:905 839 7636
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Pym, Ross
From: Taylor, Bruce
Sent: May 5, 2003 9:37 AM
To: Pym, Ross; Kearns, Debbie
Subject: FW: Whites Rd. & Granite OPA 03-001 P, Zoning Amendment A06/03
Importance: High
Ross, for your info.
Debbie, please add to list of persons to be notified.
Original,Message
From: Brenner, Maurice, Councillor
Sent: May 4, 2003 4:01 PM
To: Taylor, Bruce
Subject: FW: Whites Rd. & Granite OPA 03-001P, Zoning Amendment A06/03
Importance: High
Bruce please note the following comments that have been forwarded to me re the above application. I am been
requested to pass it on to you as official record
Thanks
Maurice
Original Message
From: Louise Guertin-Micallef [mailto:Imica1Ief1@rogers.com]
Sent: May 4, 2003 2:46 PM
To: Brenner, Maurice, Councillor
Subject: Whites Rd. & Granite OPA 03-OO1P, Zoning Amendment A06/03
Importance: High
Maurice: With regard to the proposed development at this location, we are adamantly opposed for the following
reasons:
1. this intersection is gruesome at the best of times but the prospect of the implied incremental traffic at peak
times would be unbearable and, in all likelihood, unsafe;
2. we are concerned that the Westshore is not currently well served for possible emergency traffic (i.e. there is
entrance over the 401 on White's Road, there is also access by travelling along Bayly and there is a circuituous
entrance via Granite - through the industrial park west of Whites Road), so, a monumental increment in density
would exaccerbate the situation;
3. it is also disturbing that this sort of useage would be contemplated, given the proximity to the RR tracks
(makes one think that the rental rates for the proposed dwellings would have to be extremely low in order to
accommodate the obvious noise issue);
Kindly forward this email to Bruce Taylor, City Clerk.
Maruice, thanks for your providing us notice with your views included. We hope to see you on the evening of the
15th.
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Regards,
Louise (and Pat)
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Louise Guertin-Micallef
RE/MAX First Realty Ltd.
Pickering, ON, L1W 2X5
Off: 905.831.3300; Tor.Line: 416.798.7288
Res: 905.831.5171
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From: Taylor, Bruce
Sent: May 5, 2003 3:20 PM
To: Pym, Ross
Cc: Kearns, Debbie
Subject: FW: Planning Application - N/W Corner Whites and Granite, OPA 03-001 P, Zoning Amendment
A06/03
Ross, for your info.
Debbie,
Original Message
From: SOates@inco.com [mailto:SOates@inco.com]
Sent: May 5, 2003 3:03 PM
To: Taylor, Bruce
Subject: Planning Application - N/W Corner Whites and Granite, OPA 03-001P, Zoning Amendment A06/03
Dear Mr. Taylor:
I've been made aware of the above -noted planning application for a 4 -storey and an 8 -storey apartment unit at
the north-west corner of Whites Road and Granite. The rush-hour traffic congestion currently experienced by
anyone in that area is already ridiculous and I can't image why anyone would contemplate adding to it,
considering that there is no useable land available to build extra lanes or roads on either Granite or Whites Road
at the confluence of those two roads. I hope your and other like-minded reasonable heads prevail to prevent a
furtherance of an intolerable congestion problem.
Sincerely,
Stella Oates
720 Yeremi Street
Pickering, ON L1W 2W9
Home tel. (905) 839-5429
Office tel. (416) 361-7867
Office email: soates@ inco.com
Home email: stella@pathcom.com
05/05/2003
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From: Bragg, Karen
Sent: May 5, 2003 10:22 AM
To: Taylor, Lynda; Pym, Ross
Cc: Carroll, Neil
Subject: FW: Messages re Whites/Granite Apt. Bldgs
FYI
Original Message
From: Robbins, Maureen
Sent: May 5, 2003 10:15 AM
To: Carroll, Neil
Cc: Bragg, Karen; Taylor, Bruce
Subject: FW: Messages re Whites/Granite Apt. Bldgs
Councillor Ryan has asked that these be forwarded to Planning to be part of your Report to
Council.
Original Message
From: Robbins, Maureen
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 9:46 AM
To: 'daveryan@email.mobile.bell.ca'
Cc: Reed, Bernice
Subject: Messages re Whites/Granite Apt. Bldgs
Paul Kudla - 730 Breezy - 905-420-7556 - opposed
Elizabeth Muzzerall - 765 Oklahoma - 905-839-4938 - opposed
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From: Taylor, Bruce
Sent: May 5, 2003 1:17 PM
To: Pym, Ross; Kearns, Debbie
Subject: FW: Proposed Development of 2 Buildings At The Corner of Whites & Granite Court
Ross, for your info.
Debbie, please add to notification list.
Original Message
From: rob.mccaig@sympatico.ca[mailto:rob.mccaig@sympatico.ca]
Sent: May 5, 2003 11:58 AM
To: Taylor, Bruce
Cc: Brenner, Maurice, Councillor; Ryan, David, Councillor
Subject: Proposed Development of 2 Buildings At The Corner of Whites & Granite Court
May 5, 2003
Dear Mr. Taylor:
I'm writing in regards to the proposed development and the planning act change to the area of Whites Road &
Granite Court. I have been a resident of ward one for 18 years and feel the lack of infrastructure i.e.: road width,
sidewalks, traffic and the general concern of safety are the reasons this 8 story and 4 story development
should NOT be allowed to go through. In addition, any high density housing proposed for that area will bring down
the cost of the homes in the area as well.
If anything, this area should be re -zoned for a Seniors low-rise development (similar to Stouffville) with an
adjoining parkette. There is no need for any rentals, low rentals or high-rises in that area!!!
I have spoken to a number of people and the general consensus is that until the Region gets off their @#! (it's
been years now) and fixes the road in that area, nothing should be built. And, until there are enough Police that
are capable of policing the dimly lit areas of Pickering and even venture out of their parking lot at 19 division in a
proactive fashion than a reactive fashion, again, nothing should be built in that area. Public safety should be the
priority not a get rich quick developer!
Your planning department should also look into the lack of road arteries before they consider any development in
Pickering.
Sincerely,
Rob McCaig
05/05/2003
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From: Taylor, Bruce
Sent: May 5, 2003 11:39 AM
To: Pym, Ross; Kearns, Debbie
Subject: FW: Planning Appliatoin OPA 03-001/P
Ross - for your info.
Debbie, please enter on list of persons to be notified.
Original Message
From: Carol Chamy [mailto:cchamy@primus.ca]
Sent: May 5, 2003 11:18 AM
To: Taylor, Bruce
Subject: Planning Appliatoin OPA 03-001/P
Mr. Bruce Taylor
City Clerk
This is in response to the Notice of Public Meeting for the abovementioned Offical Plan Amendment
Application OPA03-001/P.
I have resided in Pickering for the last 7 years - the reason for choosing Pickering as my place of
residence was its sense of community. I did not want the size and vastness of Ajax, I wanted to leave
Scarborough and Whitby held very little appeal to me. During these last 7 years Pickering has
developed tremendously. Some developments have been beneficial to our "community" while others
seem to be overwhelming and having negative impacts in my opinion.
However, this notice is just unacceptable. I leave in the area of Whites Road and Oaklahoma and I
invite you to sit on that corner during any time of the day. Rush hour is madness and at times unsafe.
The level of air pollution is terrible and the noise pollution - well I have to raise my voice to have a
private conversation in my own backyard. The rail system between Bayley and the 401 is bad enough as
it often sends tremours through my home, and the traffic along Bayley, well I am sure you are aware of
the noise and air pollution. When I clean my windows they are black with dirt and that does not come
from my backyard. And now to my disappointment the City feels they can squeeze in an additional 145
dwelling units in the same area. What are they thinking?
Just wondering - which I am sure the City has performed: the results of an Environmental Assessment -
do they support such a development. Has the appropriate noise and air pollution studies been reviewed.
What about traffic studies and managment for that corner and also at Bayley.
I will certainly try my best to attend this PIC and I would appreciate any further information on this
Application forwarded to this address.
Thank you for your time and listening to my complaints.
Caroline Chamy
(905) 839-6469
cchamy a@primus.ca
05/05/2003
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From: Taylor, Bruce
Sent: May 6, 2003 8:48 AM
To: Pym, Ross; Kearns, Debbie
Subject: FW: Bruce Taylor
The usual.
Original Message
From: Maughan, Eileen
Sent: May 6, 2003 8:40 AM
To: Taylor, Bruce
Subject: FW: Bruce Taylor
For your information.
Original Message
From: smith2441 [mailto:smith2441@rogers.comj
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 7:13 PM
To: Maughan, Eileen
Subject: Att: Bruce Taylor
RE: Planning Application North West Corner of Whites and Granite OPA 03-001 P, Zoning Amendment A06/03
Dear Mr. Taylor,
1 am writing to you to express my deep concern over this proposed zoning amendment. I am strongly against this
proposed amendment. The proposed changes are significantly different than what the property was originally
zoned for, and as a resident of the area I do not want to see apartment buildings being built here. I feel that the
construction of any apartment buildings will decrease the value of the surrounding property as well as increase
the amount of traffic and congestion in this area. This area is already unable to handle the existing traffic coming
off of the 401 - the proposed zoning amendment would only make a bad situation worse. I hope that you will
consider my views when reviewing this proposed amendment.
Yours truly,
Lisa Smith
508 Creekview Circle
Pickering, Ontario
L1 W 2Z6
06/05/2003
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From: Taylor, Bruce
Sent:. May 6, 2003 8:45 AM
To: Pym, Ross; Kearns, Debbie
Subject: FW: Planning Appl. NW corner of Whites and Granite (OPA 03-001 P, Zoning Amendment A06/03)
The usual.
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From: Maughan, Eileen
Sent: May 6, 2003 8:40 AM
To: Taylor, Bruce
Subject: FW: Planning Appl. NW corner of Whites and Granite (OPA 03-OO1P, Zoning Amendment A06/03)
For your information.
Original Message
From: Albert Verheij [mailto:averheij@rogers.com]
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 9:25 PM
To: Maughan, Eileen
Subject: Planning Appl. NW corner of Whites and Granite (OPA 03-001P, Zoning Amendment A06/03)
To Mr Bruce Taylor, City Clerk
Dear Mr. Taylor,
We strongly oppose the proposed development of 2 apartment buildings of 145 units in total to be built on
the North West corner of Whites Road and Granite Court. The traffic situation on Whites Road from Oklahoma
Drive to Highway 2 is already stretched to the limit during peak traffic hours. Increasing the population in this area
to such an extent would definitely not be in the interest of Pickering and its citizens.
We trust that our elected council will not approve this plan.
Albert and Cora Verheij
836 Sanok Drive
Pickering, ON
L1W 2R2
06/05/2003