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Home My WebLink About2003/01/13 Planning Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, January 13,2003 7:30 p.m. Chair: Councillor Pickles PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner M. Holland R. Johnson D. Pickles D. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: T. J. Quinn N. Carroll T. Melymuk B. Taylor L. Taylor R. Pym D. Kearns - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Planning & Development - Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy - Clerk - Manager, Development Review - Principal Planner - Development Review - Committee Coordinator ABSENT: Councilor Mclean - Vacation ADOPTION OF MINUTES Meeting of December 9,2002 ~ 1. Steve Shaw, representing the Greater Toronto Airport Authority, provided an update to Committee with respect to its planning process. - 1 - Planning Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, January 13,2003 7:30 p.m. Chair: Councillor Pickles III MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 41-02 (ADDENDUM) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 4/02 JOHN TAYLOR TRUCK SALES INC. 3356 BALSAM ROAD SOUTH PART OF lOT 5. CONCESSION 5 Lost See Recommendation #1 1. John Murphy, 3080 Concession 5, advised that all the concerns stated during their previous deputation to Council have not been addressed. In the memo from the Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering a concern is noted with respect to possible access of contaminants into the water table. He has a pond located on his property and occasionally dead fish appear on the surface which gives him grave concerns. He further noted the proposed development across the street from this operation and the possible water problems they may encounter. He questioned why a more current environmental study has not been undertaken. He requested the Committee to consider these concerns and whether or not they have been addressed. 2. Margaret Williamson, 3360 Balsam Road, stated that a lot of issues have not been addressed. The new building which has been erected was to be a one storey but is two, a second structure was built with chimney stacks which residents were not aware of, the metal fencing is collapsing, water quality is of concern and an updated environmental study is required. She questioned what follow-up will be in place to ensure that the owner complies with the requirements. 3. Kees Van der Vecht, President of Kinsale & Residents Association, commented on various issues he has raised before Council over the past number of years. Street lights at the intersection in Kinsale, dumping of sewage, illegal dumping site and now Committee is considering legalizing a business which has operated illegally for the past ten years. -2- Planning Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, January 13, 2003 7:30 p.m. Chair: Councillor Pickles 4. Rachel Murphy, 3080 Concession 5, advised that her property is approximately 1,500' from this operation and the noise of crushing cars is unbearable. She stated her concern for the proposed development moving into the area close to this operation and the noise they will experience and further her concern with not only water quality but also air quality. 5. Richard Lloyd, 3330 Balsam Road, addressed concerns with respect to the fencing requirements, stating that there is no stipulation for replacing the fence which is collapsing and also that the height of the new fence is 2 metres rather than the 2 % metres which is currently there. He questioned the restrictions for the buffer zone and storage inside. He commented on the excessive lighting on the exterior of the building which shines onto his property. He further questioned if consideration has been given to the surrounding neighbours, will there be restrictions on days and hours of work. 6. Nancy Listro, 3545 Balsam Road, stated her concern with respect to water quality and commented on the loss of a comfort level previously enjoyed. 2. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 06-03 FRED CAMPETElLl, TRUSTEE (COMMERCIAL DEVCO INC.lROCKPORT GROUP) SOUTHEAST CORNER OF VAllEY FARM ROAD AND DIEFENBAKER COURT PART lOT 20. CONCESSION 1. AND BLOCK 11. PLAN 40M-1231 Approved As Amended See Recommendation #2 1. leona Savoie, representing Commercial Devco Inc. advised that they were present to answer questions and pleased with the staff report. 3. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 02-03 622530 ONTARIO INC. 1745 FAIRPORT ROAD 901-905 DUNBARTON ROAD lOT 124 AND lOT 125. PLAN 1051 Approved See Recommendation #3 -3- Planning Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, January 13,2003 7:30 p.m. Chair: Councillor Pickles 4. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 01-03 ROAD DEDICA TIONIROAD NAMING SEAN REGAN DEVELOPMENT GROUP LIMITED PART OF lOT 20, CONCESSION 1, DESIGNATED AS PART 1, PLAN 40R-21531 VALLEY FARM ROAD By-law Forwarded to Council IV CORRESPONDENCE 1. Councillor Brenner introduced and discussed a resolution concerning Modification #1 to the Pickering Official Plan as it affects the Lamoreaux Neighbourhood. Approved See Recommendation #4 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:01 p.m. - 4- Appendix I Planning Committee Report PC 2003-1 That the Planning Committee of the City of Pickering having met on January 13, 2003 presents its first report to Council: 1. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 41-02 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 4/02 JOHN TAYLOR TRUCK SALES INC. 3356 BALSAM ROAD SOUTH PART OF lOT 5. CONCESSION 5 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 4/02, submitted by John Taylor Truck Sales Inc., at 3356 Balsam Road, being the south Part of lot 5, Concession 5, City of Pickering, be NOT APPROVED. 2. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 06-03 FRED CAMPETElLl, TRUSTEE (COMMERCIAL DEVCO INC.lROCKPORT GROUP) SOUTHEAST CORNER OF VAllEY FARM ROAD AND DIEFENBAKER COURT PART LOT 20. CONCESSION 1. AND BLOCK 11. PLAN 40M-1231 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 16/02 be APPROVED AS REVISED, subject to conditions outlined in Appendix 1 to Report No. 06-03, to amend the existing zoning to add nursing home / retirement home uses; to reduce the minimum height provisions from 6 storeys to 3 storeys to facilitate the construction of 54 townhouse units; and to increase the maximum height provision for an apartment structure from 10 storeys to 16 storeys, submitted by Commercial Devco Inc., on lands being Part of lot 20, Concession 1 and Block 11, Plan 40M-1231. 3. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 02-03 622530 ONTARIO INC. 1745 FAIRPORT ROAD 901-905 DUNBARTON ROAD LOT 124 AND LOT 125, PLAN 1051 1. That the request made by 622530 Ontario Inc., be APPROVED, to permit the division of the subject lands, being Lot 124 and Lot 125, Plan 1051 (known as - 5 - Appendix I Planning Committee Report PC 2003-1 1745 Fairport Road, and 901-905 Dunbarton Road), for three additional lots by land severance rather than by draft plan of subdivision. 4. MODIFICATION #1 TO THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN WHEREAS in May 1997, Pickering Council adopted Modification #1 to the Pickering Official Plan revising land use designations and policies for lands known as the East Duffins Area, and requested the Region of Durham to approve these land use designations and policies; and WHEREAS Regional Council endorsed these designations and policies in 1999 (with modifications) but because of an unresolved deferral to the Regional Official Plan (Deferral No.7), the Region of Durham has not issued its Notice of Decision to approve, as modified, the East Duffins Area; and WHEREAS the East Duffins Area is divided into two neighbourhoods: Duffin Heights and Lamoreaux; and WHEREAS in May 2002, Pickering Council adopted Resolution #29/92 directing that staff initiate a growth management study for certain lands in Pickering, including the Lamoreaux Neighbourhood of the East Duffins Area; and WHEREAS on December 9, 2002, Pickering Council adopted Terms of Reference for the Growth Management Study, and directed staff to issue a Request for Proposals for the purpose of hiring a qualified Consulting Team to undertake the Study; and WHEREAS Pickering Council does not want to limit or prejudice the work of a consulting team in undertaking the Growth Management Study; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby rescinds its adoption of Modification #1 to the Pickering Official Plan as it affects the Lamoreaux Neighbourhood; and THAT staff be requested to fine-tune the land use policies and designations established for the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood and report to Council on any further modifications that may be needed for the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood; and - 6- Appendix I Planning Committee Report PC 2003-1 THAT the Region of Durham be requested not to issue its Notice of Decision to approve, as modified, the land use designations and policies for the Duffin Heights Neighbourhood, until further advised by Pickering Council. - 7 -