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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/15/2003 Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, May 15, 2003 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: Councillor Johnson - Chair STAFF: L. Taylor D. Kearns - Manager, Development Review - Committee Coordinator The Manager, Development Review, 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) DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION SP-2003-03 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 04/03 WALDEMAR GRAWERT 1795 APPLIEVIEW ROAD PART OF LOT 27, PLAN 1051 ~) 1. Lynda Taylor, Manager, Development Review, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report #13-03. 2. John Howes, Solicitor for the applicant, advised that the design was prepared to intill the area and complete Spartan Court. The homes are similar to those in the area and the lots are similar if not larger than presently exist. 3. David Sim, 1000 Rambleberry Ave., stated his concern with the existing grading and questioned the grading for the new development. He requested reviewing grading plans with staff and being kept informed of prior to recommendation by staff to Council. He further requested that a tree inventory and protection plan be developed. He questioned the building elevation, what the homes will look like, placement of homes on property and if moving the homes further away from the existing fence could be considered. He also questioned the days of construction, when construction will begin and the hours of construction. - 1 - 2. Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, May 15, 2003 7:00 P.M. 4. David Gardner, 1002 Rambleberry Ave., concurred with the concerns of his neighbour but emphasized his concern with respect to tree conservation. He further stated his concerns regarding amount of back yard for Lot 3 and grading. He questioned if walkway will go through. 5. Nick Preston, 1777 Spartan Court, stated his concern with respect to lot grading and construction traffic using Spartan Court. He requested that construction traffic be directed through the applicants property. 6. John Howes, Solicitor for the applicant, advised that this is just the beginning of the process and that staff will be reviewing the Dunbarton Neighbourhood Guidelines, grading and tree preservation. (II) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 05/03 GLEN HARPER 1905 VALLEY FARM ROAD (NORTH PART OF LOT 20. CONCESSION 1) 1. Lynda Taylor, Manager, Development Review, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report #12-03. 2. Glen Harper, Applicant, advised that this is a joint venture and that the proposed building will be exactly as the one being built at this time. (III) 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 PARTS 1. 2 AND 3. PLAN 40R-18421) 1. Lynda Taylor, Manager, Development Review, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report #14-03. Jay Kleighan, IBI Group, advised that this land was purchased from the Region of Durham, consideration was given to building townhouses but this proposal did not suit the surrounding area. The Official Plan permits commercial and residential at this site which is the gateway into residential and industrial community. There are enough schools in the area to accommodate any children coming from this site as well as sufficient parkland. - 2- Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, May 15, 2003 7:00 P.M. 3. Councillor Brenner, advised that he did not feel that the applicants had introduced themselves adequately to the community. Issues such as infrastructure, traffic and benefit to community must be addressed. He suggested that the applicants withdraw their application at this time and work with the area residents to agree on something that would be beneficial to their community. He emphasized the need to fix the existing traffic problem. 4. Jay Kleighan, IBI Group, advised that he would be happy to work with a community working group. 5. Paul White, representing the Fairport Beach Ratepayers Association, emphasized the need for the Whites Road traffic problem to be resolved. He requested the opportunity to review the traffic study. He stated that this development would have a major impact on the community and that they are not anti-development but would like to see proper planning. He questioned who is behind the numbered company. 6. Mark Hamlyn, 614 Atwood Cres., stated his concern with respect to the traffic congestion and the impact on the schools. 7. Leon Sowa, 487 Rosebank Road, stated that the signs advising of this proposal were up for only the minimum amount of time and more notification time is needed. He further stated that the area is already deadlocked and this development would increase the congestion. 8. Heather Pugh, 797 Hillcrest Rd., stated her concern with the increased traffic congestion, impact on schools and increased noise and dust level. 9. Ingrid Fielden, 792 Oliva Road, suggested that the zoning for this property be addressed, that residential is not appropriate. She stated her concern with respect to increased traffic congestion and the impact on local schools. 10. Mary Murray, 1311 Gallant Crt., stated her concern with respect to the possible decrease in their property values, the increased traffic congestion, air quality, diesel fumes and the increased density. 11. Peter Rappos, 630 Creekview Circle, stated his concern with respect to access of emergency vehicles to this site and the impact on local schools. - 3- 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, May 15, 2003 7:00 P.M. Jasmin Rauh-Munch, 532 Park Crescent, stated her concern with respect to the teens going north on Whites Road to the high schools, the increased traffic congestion, the impact on local schools, escape route if there is an emergency and danger to children from the traffic. Craig Henry, 1240 Engel Crt., questioned how the residents of this new development could become part of the community when they are so isolated. This is a very dense piece of property and he questioned where the children would play. Frank Horemans, 471 Broadgreen St., questioned how tractor trailers will turn. He stated his concern with respect to increased density, the closeness of the development to the railroad tracks and the wind from the railroad and the access and egress of the emergency vehicles. Claude Gagne, 537 Downland Dr., stated his concern with how residents would exit the development, the increased traffic congestion and the speed and carelessness of drivers endangering residents. He further commented on the dust and danger of heavy equipment. John Pizale, Web Offset Publications Ltd., advised that he is the voice of opposition from the industrial area and stated his concern with the increased traffic congestion. Gary Comer, 610 Stonebridge Lane, advised that a development complimenting the neighbourhood is good, but this proposal does not suit the area. He stated his concern with the possible decrease in property value and the increased traffic congestion. A resident of 1068 Moorelands Dr., suggested that the City purchase the land and develop a park. Trudy Sharples, 580 Eyer Dr., Unit 68, advised that not only does the industrial use this road but many residential and traffic congestion already exists. Jeff McMurter, 1046 Moorelands Cres., advised that this development would have a negative impact on the neighbourhood which is mostly single family dwellings. Mary Zecchino, 695 Westshore Blvd., stated her concern with the increased traffic congestion. -4- 22. 24. 25. 26. 28. Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, May 15, 2003 7:00 P.M. Roland Hase, 470 Broadgreen St., stated his concern with the safety of the residents with respect to construction traffic. He questioned how an eight-storey building fits into a single-family neighbourhood. He further stated his concern with respect to noise, dust and diesel fumes and also speeding traffic. Andrus Kung, 626 Atwood Cres., advised that the antennas on top of the buildings will be an eyesore. Maryanne Lundrigan, 1311 Gallant Crt., stated her concern with an apartment building behind residential homes with a view to the backyards. Councillor Ryan, thanked everyone for coming out to the meeting and suggested, as did Councillor Brenner, that the applicants withdraw this application until they have had an opportunity to work with the community. He further emphasized that the present problems at the Granite CourtlWhites Road intersection must be addressed. Jay Kleighan, IBI Group, once again, stated that they would be happy to work with the community, staff and Councillors. III ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. - 5-