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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 13, 2004Executive Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, April 13, 2004 7:30 PM Chair: Councillor Holland (i) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Meeting of March 22, 2004 (11) 1. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 18-04 CITY INITIATED APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN OPA 02-003/P AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 19/02 TO PERMIT ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN EXISTING DWELLING UNITS PAGE 1-43 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 16-04 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 25/03 2050 DIXIE ROAD (SOUTH PART OF LOT 25, CONCESSION 2) 44-92 CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 05-04 CONFIRMATION OF COMPREHENSIVE CRIME INSURANCE FOR 2004 93-96 CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT CS 07-04 CASH POSITION REPORT AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2003 97-107 OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORT OES 13-04 QUOTATION NO. Q-18-2003 QUOTATION FOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS UPGRADE PICKERING RECREATION COMPLEX 108-122 Executive Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, April 13, 2004 7:30 PM Chair: Councillor Holland CLERK'S REPORT CL 19-04 TRANSFER OF RESIDENTIAL WASTE COLLECTION RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE REGION OF DURHAM 23-129 CLERK'S REPORT CL 18-04 APPOINTMENTS TO ENFORCE THE PARKING BY-LAW 130-135 (111) OTHER BUSINESS (IV) ADJOURNMENT RECOMMENDATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That Council direct staff to schedule and advertise a formal public meeting on the proposed amendment to the City of Pickering Official Plan and amendments to the City's zoning by-laws to permit accessory dwelling units in the City of Pickering; and That following the formal public meeting, staff bring forward a report that responds to the issues identified at the public meeting on the proposed amendments to the City of Pickering Official Plan, Zoning By-laws and a recommendation on a registration by-law all related to accessory dwelling units. 002 PICKERING REPORT TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Report Number: PD 18-04 Date: March 30, 2004 Neil Carroll Director, Planning & Development SUBJECT: City Initiated Applications to Amend the Pickering Official Plan OPA 02-003/P and Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 19/02 To Permit Accessory Dwelling Units in Existing Dwelling Units City of Pickering Recommendation: That Council direct staff to schedule and advertise a formal public meeting on the proposed amendment to the City of Pickering Official Plan and amendments to the City's zoning by-laws to permit accessory dwelling units in the City of Pickering. That following the formal public meeting, staff bring forward a report that responds to the issues identified at the public meeting on the proposed amendments to the City of Pickering Official Plan, Zoning By-laws and a recommendation on a registration by-law all related to accessory dwelling units. Executive Summary: This report seeks Council's authorization to hold a Statutory Public Meeting respecting the introduction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) within detached and semi-detached dwellings, provided the dwelling can satisfy certain performance standards. Through this review process consideration will be given to the preparation of a registration by-law which will require that all ADU be registered by the property owners and satisfy the requirements of the Ontario Fire Code and Ontario Building Code. Financial Implications: No direct costs to the City will result from the recommendation to hold a Statutory Public Meeting respecting the introduction of zoning and official plan provisions to allow an Accessory Dwelling Unit. Report PD 18-04 Subject: Accessory Dwelling Units Date: March 30, 2004 Page 2 OO3 1.0 1.1 2.0 2.1 Background: Previous Activity Respecting Consideration of ADU Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) also referred to, as "basement apartments", "accessory apartments", or "in-law suites" are self-contained living areas (apartments) that homeowners create within their house, making it a house with two residential dwelling units. A previous public consultation process was undertaken and a formal Statutory Public Meeting respecting Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) was held November21,2002. Written comments received from three citizens, all expressing opposition to the proposal to permit ADU in existing dwelling units. Limited public participation resulted from this previous process. At that time City staff had not formulated a complete implementation program. Following the public meeting staff reviewed the details of rezoning to permit ADU and the implementation of a registry for such units. Several meetings were held with representatives of Fire Services, Clerk's, Building and Planning & Development staff to discuss the implications on the City and City staff of permitting ADU within residential dwellings. A complete review of the issues was conducted and an implementation program, including the introduction of a Registry By-law was prepared. The following Discussion Section briefly outlines the area of discussion that will be addressed through the Public Information Meeting and circulation of notice of these applications. Staff has prepared a Discussion Paper on ADU that outlines the issues identified and provides staff comments to date. This Discussion Paper on ADU is attached as Attachment #1 to this report. Discussion ADU have existed for Numerous Years ADU have existed in Pickering for numerous years, they have been constructed in existing dwelling units without the benefit of a building permit or complying with existing zoning regulations, resulting in the vast majority of accessory dwelling units being illegal. ADU are not currently formally tracked or registered in the City, so it is not known exactly how many dwellings currently contain an ADU. The City is usually made aware of possible illegal ADU's by complaints from neighbours, inspection of a property by the Fire Services Division, through the review of building permit plans for alterations to existing dwellings or through real estate advertisements. 004 Report PD 18-04 Subject: Accessory Dwelling Units Date: March 30, 2004 Page 3 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 ADU require a total of Three On-Site Parking Spaces In permitting ADU there is a need to provide additional parking beyond the two spaces commonly required by existing zoning for residential dwellings. Additional parking should be provided entirely on the private property on an appropriate hard surface and should not encroach onto the municipal boulevard. It is being recommended that a dwelling with an ADU provide a total of three parking spaces. Detached and Semi-detached Units to be permitted an ADU A residential lot should be of sufficient size to accommodate certain needs of the residents of both the main dwelling unit and the ADU. This includes a lot that can provide a dwelling structure that can accommodate the two dwelling units, appropriate outdoor amenity space and sufficient space to accommodate the parking requirements. Detached dwelling and semi-detached dwellings have sufficient lot area to accommodate the minimum spacial requirements for two dwelling units. Safety Matters may be addressed through Registration of an ADU The vast majority of ADU that currently exist in Pickering were built without a building permit and therefore without a review or inspection of safety requirements. These requirements relate to the Ontario Building Code, the Ontario Fire Code and Electrical Safety Authority. This could result in tenants living in unsafe and substandard living environments. All ADU should be inspected to ensure that the minimum standards are complied with. A registration requirement would enable the City to require that all ADU be properly inspected and comply with all safety requirements prior to being registered. Property Standards By-law to be Enforced as necessary Some existing dwellings that have an ADU are not provided with the same level of up-keep as neighbouring properties. The concerns relate to yard maintenance, general building maintenance, excessive garbage, parking on the front lawn and a general lack of pride of ownership. Property standard concerns are not unique to dwellings that contain an ADU. This issue can occur in any type of dwelling unit, or any type of ownership. The City has a property standards by-law and does investigate and enforce the by-law when complaints are received. It is also recognized that the majority of dwellings with ADU are maintained in a fashion that is comparable to the other dwelling units in the neighbourhood. Report PD 18-04 Subject: Accessory Dwelling Units Date: March 30, 2004 Page 4 2.6 2.7 2.8 Existing Servicing/Infrastructure is adequate for ADU City staff have consulted with other municipalities that allow ADU and they all advised that their experience is that there was not a significant increase in new ADU when their municipality permitted ADU as-of-right, but rather an increase in the known number of ADU as existing ADU could be recognized and registered. It is understood that existing infrastructure will be able to support the recognition of ADU's in the City since a considerable number already exist and the current infrastructure is functioning appropriately. Social Benefits are provided by an ADU ADU may provide homeowners with additional revenue to be put toward the cost of home ownership or home maintenance. The additional revenue could be especially beneficial for homeowners living on a fixed income, such as seniors who desire to remain in their home. Some ADU are created in order to assist in a family issue where family members of the property owner live in the ADU to assist in either a financial, medical or emotional situation of the other family member. ADU provide homeowners with flexibility as homeowners can adapt their home to best suit their changing financial, social and space needs; this allows homeowners to add or remove an accessory dwelling as their needs change. Technical requirements for Implementation (Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments and Registration By-law Required) Official Plan An Official Plan amendment is required to clarify the calculation of net residential density. An amendment to the Official Plan is recommended that will enable the introduction of accessory dwelling units without affecting permitted residential densities. A copy of the proposed Official Plan amendment is attached as part of Attachment #1 to this report. Zoning By-law(s) A zoning by-law amendment is required to the four (4) parent zoning by-laws in order to permit ADU. The proposed amendments would include new definitions and a performance standard that must be satisfied for a detached dwelling or a semi-detached dwelling to qualify for an ADU. These would include the requirement to provide a total of three (3) parking spaces on private property for any dwelling unit that has an ADU. An example of the proposed zoning by-law amendment is attached as part of Attachment #1 to this report. O06 Report PD 18-04 Subject: Accessory Dwelling Units Date: March 30, 2004 Page 5 2.9 3.0 Registration By-law The Municipal Act provides municipalities with the ability to require the registration of ADU on a one-time only basis, including a registration fee. A copy of the proposed Registration by-law is attached as part of Attachment #1 to this report. Registration would entail inspection, thereby assuring the City that existing ADU conform to the applicable Fire and Building Codes, and allowing residents within those homes to be potentially safer in threat of fire. Enforcement of Zoning and Registration requirements to ensure compliance By addressing the issue of ADU the City will be formally taking a position on the appropriateness of this form of housing. Should the applications to permit ADU be approved, certain ADU within the City will not meet the proposed minimum zoning standards that are being proposed. This will result in increased enforcement that may result in prosecutions and eviction of tenants. Should the applications to permit ADU be refused, City action will be required to investigate and eliminate existing illegal ADU, which could result in significant prosecutions and/or evictions. Net Steps Statutory Public Information Meetinq - June 10, 2004 A public consultation process, in the form of a formal public meeting, should be held to consider the recommended amendments to the Official Plan and zoning by-laws. The proposed registration by-law should also be presented at the public meeting to allow for public input. Should Council authorize staff to schedule and advertise a formal Public meeting on Accessory Dwelling Units, it is proposed that the Statutory Public meeting be scheduled for Thursday, June 10, 2004. This would be a separate, additional Public meeting, for this issue only. Public Meeting Notice to be provided Notice of the June 10, 2004 Public Information meeting would be provided by: placing ads in the Community Page Section of the local newspaper (two or three times) placing a notice on the City's Web page Report PD 18-04 Subject: Accessory Dwelling Units Date: March 30,2004 Page 6 007 direct written notice to all individuals that have expressed an interest in the applications to date; direct written notice to all agencies and Departments normally advised of a development application; and direct written notice to all community associations. Report to Committee of Council - Implementation if Approved Following the Public Meeting staff will review all comments received and report back to Executive Committee / Council in early fall. If the proposed official plan and rezoning amendment, and the registration by-law are approved by Council, a public information/education program will be implemented. 4.0 Attachment Attached to this report is a Discussion Paper on Accessory Dwelling Units that contains the comments completed to date for inclusion in the Information Report to be available for the June 10th Statutory Public meeting. Prepared By: Principal Planner- Development Review Approved / Endorsed By: i~~el~Pment ? Lynda D. Taylor, MOil5, RPP Manager, Development Review RP:jf Attachment Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Recommended for the consideration of Pickering Cit~"~ncil ,,T'h~s' d.~uinr/~;hief Ad~. O08 Attachment # 1 to Report # PD 18-04 Discussion Paper on Accessory Dwelling Units Table of Contents 1.0 2.0 3.0 3.1 3.2 4.0 4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.1.5 4.1.6 4.1.7 4.1.8 5.0 6.0 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 Introduction Financial Implications on the City Applications to Permit Accessory Dwelling Units Previous Resident Comments Agency Comments Discussion Response to Issues Identified Affordable Housing/Social Benefits On-Site Parking Lot Size Unit Type Safety of ADU Property Standards Servicing and Infrastructure Property Assessment and Municipal Taxes Official Plan Amendment Zoning Standards Registration Registration Overview Registration By-law Impacts on City Staffing Registration By-law Fees Registration Implementation Enforcement of ADU Draft Registration By-law Appropriateness of Planning Act Applications Appropriateness of a Registration By-law Conclusion Appendices Attachments Attachment # 1 to Report # PD 18-04 Discussion Paper on Accessory Dwelling Units City of Pickering Page 1 OO9 1.0 Introduction 2.0 3.0 This Discussion Paper provides Staff Comments prepared to date for inclusion in the proposed Information Report to be prepared for the June 10, 2004 Statutory Public Information Meeting for Accessory Dwelling Units in the City of Pickering. The proposal is to amend the City of Pickering Official Plan and zoning by-laws in order to permit accessory dwelling units (ADU) in detached dwellings and semi-detached dwellings provided the dwelling can satisfy certain performance standards. The Official Plan amendment will provide clarification regarding how net residential density is calculated when existing dwellings have accessory dwelling units. Part of the consideration is that the City investigate the drafting of a registration by-law which will require that all ADU be registered by the property owners and satisfy the requirements of the Ontario Fire Code and Ontario Building Code. Financial Implications on the City No direct costs to the City are anticipated as a result of the applications to amend the Official Plan and zoning by-laws to permit ADU in Pickering. There will be costs associated with a registration by-law in terms of staff administration, inspections and enforcement/prosecution of illegal accessory dwelling units. There is a proposed registration fee that will help off-set the cost of staff administration of a registration by-law. It is anticipated that the registration fee will not cover all costs associated with all aspects of enforcing the registration by-law. It is recognized that a registration by-law will increase the workload of various Departments within the City. This would include Fire Services, Municipal Law Enforcement Services, Legal Services and Building Services. This increased workload should not have an impact on the ability of staff to provide the current level of service with the existing staff compliment. Applications to Permit Accessory Dwelling Units Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are also referred to, as "basement apartments", "accessory apartments", or "in-law suites" are self-contained apartments that homeowners create within their house, making it a house with two residential dwelling units. 010 Attachment # 1 to Report # PD 18-04 Discussion Paper on Accessory Dwelling Units City of Pickering Page 2 ADU have existed in Pickering for numerous years, they have been constructed in existing dwelling units without the benefit of a building permit or complying with existing zoning regulations, resulting in the vast majority of accessory dwelling units being illegal. ADU are not currently formally tracked or registered in the City, so it is not known exactly how many dwellings currently contain a ADU. The City is made aware of possible illegal ADU by complaints from neighbours, inspection of properties by the Fire Services Division, through the review of building permit plans for alterations to existing dwellings or through real estate advertisements. The matter of ADU is a complex issue that needs to be addressed in some fashion. As with any complex issue there are many different viewpoints that need to be taken into consideration. From a social point of view, ADU provide the community with a supply of affordable housing without the need for government subsidizes. From an economic point of view, ADU provide additional rental income for homeowners. From a sustainability perspective, ADU provide additional housing intensification that will utilize the existing built form and infrastructure. From a neighbourhood perspective ADU can be seen as having a negative impact due to concerns with disruptive tenants, on-street parking problems, increased neighbourhood traffic and perceptions of decreased property values. From a municipal perspective ADU have caused an administration problem. Since most ADU have been built without a building permit or proper zoning they are illegal. When City staff, particularly Fire Services, inspect an ADU and require certain improvements, from a life and safety requirement, a building permit may not be able to be issued as ADU are not a permitted use. Therefore, a Fire Marshals order must be obtained to rectify the life and safety issues. By addressing the issue of ADU the City will be formally taking a position on the appropriateness of this form of housing. If these applications are approved it must be realized that certain ADU within the City will not meet the proposed minimum zoning standards that are being proposed and this will result in increased enforcement that may result in prosecutions and eviction of tenants. If these applications are refused, the City should then take appropriate action to investigate and eliminate all of the existing illegal ADU that staff is aware of which could result in significant prosecutions and/or evictions. ADU have become over time an important element in the overall municipal housing supply. The City of Pickering, along with most other urban municipalities in Ontario are experiencing a shortage in affordable rental housing. In the past few years very limited new affordable rental dwelling units have been constructed. This combined with the overall Iow rental vacancy rate has resulted in a shortfall of affordable rental housing. ADU have filled some of the gap in the shortfall of affordable rental housing. Attachment # 1 to Report # PD 18-04 Discussion Paper on Accessory Dwelling Units City of Pickering Page 3 011 3.1 3.2 4.0 4.1 4.1.1 The issue of ADU is not unique to Pickering, but rather an issue that all municipalities are dealing with. Certain GTA municipalities have already addressed the issue and have amended their planning documents to permit accessory dwelling units in their municipality (Ajax, Oshawa, Clarington, Newmarket, and Toronto) while other municipalities are currently investigating the issue (Markham, Burlington and Whitby). Previous Resident Comments These applications were subject to a public consultation process and comments have been received on the proposed applications. A formal Statutory Public Meeting on the proposal was held November 21, 2002. Written comments have also been received from three citizens, all expressing opposition to the proposal to permit ADU in existing dwelling units (see Attachments #1 to fl4). Section 4.0 of this Discussion Paper identifies the issues that have been identified and a response is provided. Agency Comments The Region of Durham has advised that the proposed amendments are in conformity with the Durham Region Official Plan, there are no concerns from a servicing perspective and that no provincial interest appears to be affected by the applications (see Attachment #5). The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority has advised that they have no concerns with permitting ADU. They have expressed a concern if an existing dwelling unit is located in hazard lands, then it must be demonstrated that the hazard could be appropriately addressed to ensure that an increase exposure will not result (see Attachment #6). Discussion Response to Issues Identified Affordable Housing/Social Benefits The supply of affordable housing is an issue that is facing all municipalities. The supply of affordable housing is not solely the responsibility of the municipal governments, but rather an issue that involves all levels of government. The senior levels of government, being the federal and provincial governments are responsible for set policies and providing access for funding for the construction of affordable housing. 012 Attachment # 1 to Report # PD 18-04 Discussion Paper on Accessory Dwelling Units City of Pickering Page 4 The local governments are responsible for implementing housing policies and creating appropriate local regulations that encourage the private sector to assist in the creation of affordable housing. One such method is by implementing Official Plan polices and zoning by-law regulations that permit the creation of affordable housing within the community. The subject applications propose to implement existing Official Plan polices that recognizes the City's responsibility to assist in the development of affordable housing. Accessory dwelling units were recently brought to City Council's attention in the report from the Regional Chair's Task Force on Sustainable/Affordable Housing. One of the recommendations of the Task Force was that area municipalities be encouraged to amend zoning by-laws to permit accessory apartments as-of-right in all detached dwellings, subject to Ontario Building and Fire Codes and local building codes and standards in order to provide additional affordable rental housing. The need for additional rental housing is indicated in the vacancy rate for apartments which is approximately 2.3 percent of all rental apartments. ADU are cost effective as they utilize existing infrastructure and provide an alternative form of housing that does not require government subsidization. ADU also provide affordable housing that is integrated into existing neighbourhoods and not concentrated in one specific area. There are numerous social and financial impacts to both homeowner and the community that result from permitting ADU. One of the most important benefits is an increase in the amount of rental housing, most of which would be classified as being affordable. ADU can also be a means of introducing social diversity into a community by integrating another form of housing into traditional Iow density neighbourhoods. ADU may provide homeowners with additional revenue to be put toward the cost of home ownership or home maintenance. The additional revenue could be especially beneficial for homeowners living on a fixed income, such as seniors who desire to remain in their home. Some ADU are created in order to assist in a family issue where family members of the property owner live in the ADU to assist in either a financial, medical or emotional situation of the other family member. ADU provide homeowners with flexibility as homeowners can adapt their home to best suit their changing financial, social and space needs; this allows homeowners to add or remove an accessory dwelling as their needs change. Should Council permit ADU as a permitted use in the City and adopts a registration by-law, the City will then be in a better position to investigate all suspected illegal ADU and to require the removal of units that do not meet minimum municipal standards and that represent a potential danger to their inhabitants. Attachment # 1 to Report # PD 18-04 Discussion Paper on Accessory Dwelling Units City of Pickering 013 Page 5 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 On-Site Parking In permitting ADU there is a need to provide additional parking beyond the two spaces commonly required by existing zoning for residential dwellings. Additional parking should be provided entirely on the private property on an appropriate hard surface and should not encroach onto the municipal boulevard. It is being recommended that a dwelling with an ADU provide a total of three parking spaces. The additional parking requirement of the ADU must be accommodated on private property without undue negative impact on the streetscape. The parking demands for the average detached dwelling may be less than the demands for a detached dwelling with an ADU. The City, through review of curb cut requests, can control the placement of additional parking spaces. Curb cuts should be reflective of the size of the lots. Therefore on small lots the curb cut are small and on large lots the curb cut may be able to be increased. Curb cuts also impact on the amount of space that is available for on-street parking as the size of the curb cut has a direct relationship to the amount of curb space there is available for on-street parking. Lot Size In terms of the appropriate lot size that can accommodate an ADU the lot should be able to accommodate certain needs of the residents of both the main dwelling unit and the ADU. This includes a lot that can provide a dwelling structure that can accommodate the two dwelling units, appropriate outdoor amenity space and sufficient space to accommodate the parking requirements. Unit Type Having regard for the minimum lot area requirements, it is concluded that only traditionally Iow density housing types such as detached dwelling and semi-detached dwellings have sufficient lot area to accommodate the minimum area requirements for two dwelling units. This includes space for an appropriate size of the original dwelling, an outdoor amenity space that is appropriately located and the space to meet the parking standards. Almost all freehold townhouse dwelling units are on lots smaller than lots that contain detached dwellings and semi-detached dwellings. Therefore for this type of unit to be able to provide the necessary special requirements for an accessory dwelling unit would be rare and an exception to the normal standard. Therefore it is recommended that only detached dwellings and semi-detached dwellings shall be permitted to have ADU as of right. 014 Attachment # 1 to Report # PD 18-04 Discussion Paper on Accessory Dwelling Units City of Pickering Page 6 4.1.5 4.1.6 Most townhouse developments are already a form of medium density and permitting ADU in this form of dwelling would have an impact on neighbourhood. The standards that are being proposed may not be met by all semi-detached dwellings. These dwellings are the exception to the standard that exists throughout the municipality and should be provided the opportunity to have an accessory dwelling unit. And while it is recognized that municipal wide zoning by-laws are designed for the general circumstance and cannot take into consideration all possibilities for the entire municipality there is a process in the Planning Act that allows for the consideration of minor variances to the by-law. The Committee of Adjustment could consider applications that do not meet the letter of the by-law but are considered to meet the intent of the by-law while being considered to be minor variance and appropriate development. Safety of ADU The issue of safety of ADU relates to the fact that the vast majority of ADU that currently exist in Pickering were built without a building permit and therefore without a review or inspection of safety requirements. These requirements relate to the Ontario Building Code, the Ontario Fire Code and Electrical Safety Authority. This could result in tenants living in unsafe and substandard living environments. All ADU should be inspected to ensure that the minimum standards are complied with. A registration requirement would enable the City to require that all ADU be properly inspected and comply with all safety requirements prior to being registered. Property Standards It is recognized that some existing dwellings that have an ADU are not provided with the same level of up-keep as neighbouring properties. The concerns relate to yard maintenance, general building maintenance, excessive garbage, parking on the front lawn and a general lack of pride of ownership. The majority of these property standard problems relate to ADU where the property owner does not reside in the dwelling unit. In instances of absentee landlords and property standard concern this is not a unique issue with dwellings that have ADU, as this issue can occur in any type of dwelling unit. The City does have a property standards by-law and does investigate and enforce the by-law when complaints are received. It is also recognized that the majority of dwellings with ADU are maintained in a fashion that is comparable to the other dwelling units in the neighbourhood. Attachment # 1 to Report # PD 18-04 Discussion Paper on Accessory Dwelling Units City of Pickering Page 7 015 4.1.7 4.1.8 5.0 Servicing and Infrastructure This issue relates to the ability of the existing municipal services and infrastructure supporting an increase in dwelling units. City staff have consulted with other municipalities that allow ADU and they all advised that their experience is that there was not a significant increase in new ADU when their municipality permitted ADU as-of-right, but rather an increase in the known number of ADU as existing ADU could be recognized and registered. Therefore the existing infrastructure will likely be able to support the authorization of allowing ADU in the City since a considerable number already exist. If over time ADU are seen to be having an impact on the infrastructure, the design standards can be updated so that new infrastructure works (both replacement and new development) will accommodate ADU. Property Assessment and Municipal Taxes In reviewing property assessment the determining factor for assessment value is "finished" floor area. An example is that there is no difference in assessment values between houses with basements that are finished for personal use and those basements that are finished in order to provide an accessory dwelling unit provided the level/degree of "finishing" is the same. However, an accessory dwelling unit may be created without significant improvements to the existing dwelling if the entire original dwelling was completed "finished" and only minor modifications are required in order to create the accessory dwelling unit. The establishment of most accessory dwelling units does result in improvements to the original dwelling that will result in an increase in the assessment value of the property. Since municipal taxes are directly related to property assessment, should there be an increase in property assessment due to the establishment of an accessory dwelling unit, the municipal taxes for a property will also increase. Since the vast majority of existing houses that contain an accessory dwelling unit were built without obtaining a building permit it can be assumed that the properties have not been properly assessed and therefore are not being appropriately taxed given the improvements that may have be done in order to establish the accessory dwelling unit. Official Plan Amendment An Official Plan amendment is required to clarify density calculation for houses that have an ADU. Currently the Official Plan defines net residential density as the total number of dwellings per hectare of net residential site area. Attachment # 1 to Report # PD 18-04 Discussion Paper on Accessory Dwelling Units City of Pickering Page 8 6.0 7.0 7.1 If this definition were to apply to existing detached dwelling units that have an ADU within them, the density for any specific property would double which may result in the specific property having a density greater than the permitted limit in the Official Plan. ADU are proposed to be permitted only in detached dwellings and semi-detached dwellings and these type of dwelling units are mostly located in areas designated as Urban Residential Area-Low Density Area which has a maximum density of up to and including 30 dwellings per net hectare. Therefore, an amendment to the Official Plan is recommended that will enable the introduction of accessory dwelling units without affecting permitted residential densities or the requirement for further Official Plan amendment. The proposed amendment is to Section 3.4 (a) that would change the definition of net residential density so that accessory dwelling units are not considered as dwelling unit for the purpose of density calculations. A copy of the proposed Official Plan amendment is attached as Appendix I to this Discussion Paper. Zoning Standards A zoning by-law amendment is required to the four (4) parent zoning by-laws in order to permit ADU. The proposed amendments would include new definitions and a performance standard that must be satisfied for a detached dwelling or a semi-detached dwelling to qualify for an ADU. These would include the requirement to provide a total of three (3) parking spaces on private property for any dwelling unit that has an ADU. A draft copy of an example of a proposed zoning by-law amendment is attached as Appendix II to this Discussion Paper. Registration Registration Overview The Municipal Act provides municipalities with the ability to register ADU. In May 1996, when the Land Use Planning and Protection Act (Bill 20) took effect, the Act that restored the municipal zoning authority to control where ADU may be created and the standards that would apply also provided municipalities with the authority to require the registration of ADU on a one-time only basis, including a registration fee. A registration system would also constitute an inventory of ADU, with the requirement for ADU to be registered. The greatest benefit of a Registration system is that it compels homeowners to declare the existence of their ADU. Registration would entail inspection, thereby assuring the City that existing ADU conform to the applicable Fire and Building Codes, and allowing residents within those homes to be potentially safer in threat of fire. Attachment # 1 to Report # PD 18-04 Discussion Paper on Accessory Dwelling Units City of Pickering 017 Page 9 7.2 A homeowner would apply for registration, and if the ADU complied with all applicable laws it could become registered. A registry system provides the only mechanism through which the municipality can require owners to come forward and have the municipality inspect their ADU for compliance with the applicable legislation. Currently, City staff are made aware of ADU when someone complains to by-law enforcement or through Fire prevention inspection. Tenants may be aware of deficiencies in their accessory dwelling unit but reluctant to complain for fear they will be evicted. As a result, there are undoubtedly many ADU that do not meet minimum health and safety standards. These are the units that need to be inspected and the units either fixed up to meet the minimum requirements or the ADU removed from the house. The establishment of a registration by-law will place the onus on the property owner of ADU to register their building with the City. Under the enabling legislation, both dwelling units must be self-contained dwelling units consisting of their own kitchen and bathroom. The registration does not apply to buildings that have been converted to contain three or more dwelling units. A registration by-law shall specify the standards that a house with an ADU must meet to be eligible for registration. It must comply with the City's by-laws, (zoning, property standards, and smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detectors) the Ontario Fire Code and the Ontario Building Code. These requirements include matters such as, but not limited to, electrical safety, fire separations, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, fire exits, any structural changes to the dwelling units (such as new or enlarged windows), access and egress, ventilation, heating and parking. Registration By-law Impacts on City Staffing With the adoption of a registration by-law additional responsibilities and workload will result on certain City staff. It is anticipated that Fire Services Division will experience the majority of additional workload and will therefore impact on their allocation of resources. One of the key components of a registration by-law is to ensure that all ADU meet minimum life and safety requirements. Since most property owners who apply for registration of their ADU will be for existing ADU the focus of inspections will be by the Fire Prevention Inspectors. Since Fire Services will be handling the majority of the inspections it has been concluded that they would be the administrators of the registration by-law. This way one department will be responsible for the acceptance of applications, inspections and approval of ADU. 015 Attachment # 1 to Report # PD 18-04 Discussion Paper on Accessory Dwelling Units City of Pickering Page 10 7.3 Fire Services will coordinate with other City department's appropriate inspections and requirements. Other departments that may experience additional workloads include: Building Services when there are OBC or building permit issues; Planning for zoning issues; Municipal Property & Engineering for curb cut requests and refuse pick-up; Municipal Law Enforcement Services for enforcement of ADU that do not comply with the zoning by-law of the registration by-law. The impacts of a registration by-law are not anticipated to have a significant impact on the overall operation of different City departments that would result in a reduction of the level of service provided. Investigations with other municipalities have indicated that with the adoption of a registration by-law there will not be a significant number of initial applications to register ADU. It is anticipated that applications will be submitted on an on-going basis rather than a significant number of applications being submitted all at one time. It is anticipated that existing staff will carry out the administration and enforcement of the proposed registration by-law. Registration By-law Fees Provincial legislation provides municipalities the opportunity to charge a one-time registration fee for ADU. It is anticipated that the fees municipalities charge be directly related to the cost of implementing the registration system. There is a concern, however, that imposing too high a registration fee might discourage residents from registering second units, thereby defeating the benefits of a registration system; yet too Iow a fee would not adequately reflect the costs of implementing the registry and conducting the necessary home inspection(s). It is also not considered appropriate to have the registration system significantly subsidized by the general taxpayers when the benefit of the ADU is to the property owner. The registration fee of other municipalities vary from small fees that would not cover staff cost (i.e. Oshawa $100, Clarington $150, Oakville $200) to fees that are intended to recover all costs (i.e. Brampton $900, East Gwillimbury $1000, Ottawa $1500). The registration fee should cover the costs of a typical application. This fee should include the following cost: - receive and review applications for completeness and that all necessary information is provided; - research and review property history along with factual information such as zoning; Attachment # 1 to Report # PD 18-04 Discussion Paper on Accessory Dwelling Units City of Pickering 019 Page 11 7.4 initial inspection of property and dialogue with property owner and recording of information on the inspection (inspection could be from Fire Prevention Inspector, Building Inspector and/or By-law Enforcement Inspector for zoning and property standard); follow-up inspection to ensure all deficiencies have been addressed; preparing final report and issuance of acceptance of the ADU for registration. It is anticipated that the above typical application would incur a staff cost of approximately $500. Therefore, it is recommended that the registration fee of $500 be charged for each application to register an ADU. As an incentive to register it is being proposed that the registration fee be reduced to $250 for the first six months after the adoption of the registration by-law. This initial reduced fee, while not covering all staff cost, is considered appropriate as it encourages prompt registration by reducing the registration fee. Registration Implementation A registration by-law should identify who the registrar will be. The Fire Chief should be the official registrar since the by-law is proposed to be administered by Fire Services. The Fire Chief could delegate the actual administrative duties of the registrar to other Fire Services staff. Fire Services will receive, circulate and ultimately register the ADU. It is anticipated the adoption of the registration by-law will provide a specific date when the by-law will come into force. This date should be a few months after the adoption of the registration by-law in order to allow time to disseminate the information about the requirement to register all ADU. A public information campaign should be established in order to educate the public about the requirement to register ADU. This public education process could include ads in the community page of the local newspaper, information on the City website and preparation of brochures/information packages. Information packages could be sent to professionals who deal with property matters in Pickering such as lawyers, real estate agents, insurance agents, financial institutions and building contactors to request that they advise their clients to abide by the municipal by-laws. The City could also send out letters to all existing dwelling units that are suspected of having an ADU that advises of the need to register their ADU if in fact there is one in their dwelling unit. Attachment # 1 to Report # PD 18-04 Discussion Paper on Accessory Dwelling Units City of Pickering Page 12 7.5 7,6 8.0 Enforcement of ADU By way of various public notices, property owners will be advised of the establishment of a required registration system for ADU. They will be advised that houses with ADU must be registered by a specific time. After that specific time By-law Enforcement and Fire Prevention staff will begin to actively enforce the registration by-law. Any property owner who is found to have an ADU and not registered will be sent a notice to register. Failure to register the ADU may result in legal action. The by-law shall make it an offence to operate or permit the occupancy of an ADU unless the house is registered. The Province Offences Act provides for a fine of up to $5000 for contravention of such by-laws. If an ADU is found that does not qualify for registration because it is located in a building that is not a detached or semi-detached dwelling the property owner will be required to remove the ADU or make application to amend the zoning by-law for a site specific zoning by-law amendment, It is noted that only one ADU will be permitted per dwelling and any additional dwelling units will be required to be removed. If property owners fail to comply with the zoning by-law or the registration by-law regarding ADU legal action may result. Draft Registration By-law A copy of the proposed registration by-law, in draft, is attached as Appendix III to this Discussion Paper. Appropriateness of Planning Act Applications The applications to amend the Official Plan and zoning by-laws to permit ADU in detached dwellings and semi-detached dwellings will facilitate the recognization of a housing form that will enhance the City's housing stock. ADU provide additional housing, including some affordable housing and lead to a more efficient use of land, infrastructure and housing stock. ADU can also promote neighbourhood diversity. The principle of permitting ADU as recommended is considered both sustainable growth and creating a "health community" as it encompasses objectives for social, environmental and economic well-being. Attachment # 1 to Report # PD 18-04 Discussion Paper on Accessory Dwelling Units City of Pickering Page 13 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 Appropriateness of a Registration By-law The adoption of a registry system for ADU has a variety of benefits including: Placing the onus on the property owners of ADU to register their buildings with the City, which will ensure that fire safety standards of the Ontario Fire Code are complied with and ADU are made safe; · Preparing a data base which clearly indicates where all lawful ADU exist within the City; Providing has been marketed homeowners with a clear understanding that the ADU occupancy approved by the City and, accordingly, permitting the building to be in the future as a lawful house with an ADU. Conclusion ADU currently exist throughout the City in most neighbourhoods even though the existing zoning does not permit them. ADU provide an important component of the municipal housing inventory. ADU should be recognized and be permitted by the zoning by-law in detached and semi-detached dwellings. In allowing ADU as a permitted use they should be regulated to ensure they meet a minimum safety requirement. To ensure compliance all ADU owners should be required to register the ADU by the adoption of a registration by-law. A public consultation process, in the form of a formal public meeting, should be held to consider the recommended amendments to the Official Plan and zoning by-laws. The proposed registration by-law should also be presented at the public meeting to allow for public input. Appendices: Appendix I II III Attachments: Recommended Official Plan Amendment Recommended Zoning By-law Amendment Recommended Registration By-law 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Resident Comment- B. Emerson Resident Comment - Pat and Dan Bates Resident Comment - Pat and Dan Bates Resident Comment- Dan Bates Agency Comment - Region of Durham Planning Department Agency Comment- Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority 022 Appendix I to Discussion Paper on Accessory Dwelling Units BY-LAW TO ADOPT OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT X TO THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN O23 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING BY-LAW NO. Being a By-law to adopt Amendment X to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering. (OPA 02-003/P) WHEREAS pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.p. 13, subsections 17(22) and 21(1), the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering may by by-law adopt amendments to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering; AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 17(10) of the Planning Act, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has by order authorized Regional Council to pass a by-law to exempt proposed area municipal official plan amendments from its approval; AND WHEREAS on February 23, 2000, Regional council passed By-law 11/2000 which allows the Region to exempt proposed area municipal official plan amendments from its approval; AND WHEREAS the Region has advised that Amendment X to the City of Pickering Official Plan is exempt from regional approval; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: That Amendment × to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", is hereby adopted; 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward to the Regional Municipality of Durham the documentation required by Procedure: Area Municipal Official Plans and Amendments; This By-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of the final passing hereof. BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this ,2004. day of David Ryan, Mayo~ Bruce Taylor, Cie O24 Exhibit "A" to By-law AMENDMENT X TO THE CITY OF PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT X TO THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN 025 PURPOSE: LOCATION: BASIS: The purpose of this Amendment is to change the definition of net residential density so that accessory dwelling units are not considered a dwelling unit for the purpose of density calculations in order to permit an accessory dwelling unit within certain detached dwellings without affecting the density of the detached dwellings. The Amendment affects all area with the municipality of the City of Pickering. The Council of the City of Pickering is satisfied that accessory dwelling units are appropriate in certain detached dwellings and this amendment is appropriate as it will permit accessory dwelling units without changing the density calculation. ACTUAL AMENDMENT: The Pickering Official Plan is hereby amended by: Section 3.4(a) is deleted and replaced with the following: 3.4(a) net residential density as the total number of dwellings per hectare of net residential site area, however, accessory dwelling units are not considered as dwelling units for the purpose of calculating density; IMPLEMENTATION: The provisions set forth in the City of Pickering Official Plan, as amended, regarding the implementation of the Plan shall apply in regard to this Amendment. INTERPRETATION: The provisions set forth in the City of Pickering Official Plan, as amended, regarding the interpretation of the Plan shall apply in regard to this Amendment. Appendix II to Discussion Paper on Accessory Dwelling Units EXAMPLE OF DRAFT ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 19/02 027 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKER Being a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 3036, as amended to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham. (A 19/02) WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of.Pickering deems it desirable to permit an accessory dwelling unit in detached and semi-detached dwellings within the City of Pickering; AND WHEREAS amendment of By-law 3036 is therefore deemed necessary; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. TEXT AMENDMENT (1) Section 2, DEFINITIONS, is hereby amended by adding thereto the following definition: 1.1.1 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT Accessory Dwelling Unit shall mean one self contain dwelling unit contained within a permitted detached dwelling or semi-detached dwelling created through converting part of or adding onto an existing dwelling unit. (2) By adding a new Section 5.32 as follows: 5.32 Accessory Dwelling Unit Notwithstanding any provision in this By-law to the contrary, in any zone that permits a detached dwelling or a semi-detached dwelling an accessory dwelling unit is permitted within the detached dwelling or semi-detached dwelling provided a total of three (3) parking spaces are provided on the property where the accessory dwelling unit is located. An accessory dwelling unit is not permitted within an accessory dwelling that is permitted in Rural Agricultural Zone. 2. BY-LAW 3036 By-law 3036, as amended, is hereby further amended only to the extent necessary to give effect to the provisions of this By-law. Definitions and subject matters not specifically dealt with in this By-law shall be governed by the relevant provisions of By-law 3036, as amended. () 2 8 3. EFFECTIVE DATE This By-law shall come into force in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act. BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this ,2004. day of David Ryan, Mayo~ Bruce Taylo Appendix III to Discussion Paper on Accessory Dwelling Units DRAFT REGISTRATION BY-LAW FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS () 3 0 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING Being a By-law to establish a system for the registration of accessory dwelling units in the City of Pickering. WHEREAS pursuant to Section 167(2) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2002, c. M25, as amended, authorizes municipality, which has the authority to pass by-laws under Section 34 of the Planning Act may pass by-laws, (a) (b) providing for the registration of accessory dwelling units or such classes of them as may be set out in the By-law and the revocation of registrations; and appointing a registrar to register accessory dwelling units in a public register, to revoke registrations and to perform such other duties related thereto as may be set out in the By-law. NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: In this (a) DEFINITIONS By-law, "accessory dwelling units" means a self contained dwelling unit located within a detached house, or a semi-detached house. (b) "Inspector" means a Building Inspector, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or Fire Inspector appointed by the City of Pickering (c) "owner" shall mean the registered owner of the land on which the accessory dwelling unit is situated; (d) "Registrar" shall mean the Fire Chief of the City of Pickering; (e) "residential unit" means a unit that (i) (ii) consists of a self-contained set of rooms located in a building or structure, is used as a residential premises, contains kitchen and bathroom facilities that are used only by the occupants of the unit, (iv) (v) is used as a single housekeeping unit, which includes a unit in which no occupant has exclusive possession of any part of the unit, and has a means of egress to the outside of the building or structure in which it is located, which may be a means of egress through another residential unit; PROHIBITION No person shall operate or permit the occupancy of an accessory dwelling unit unless the owner obtains registration of the house as required by this By-law. REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS (a) To obtain registration, the owner shall: (b) (c) (i) submit a completed application on a form provided by the City of Pickering; (ii) pay the prescribed fee in the amount set out in schedule "A" to this by-law; arrange for an inspection of both residential units by an Inspector, and demonstrate compliance with all relevant standards set out in the Ontario Fire Code, as amended from time to time; and (iv) provide bona-fide evidence that the use of the house for the purposes of more than one residential unit meets the applicable zoning provisions, or are exempt from such provisions under the terms of the Land Use Planning and Protection Act, 1996. A house which has received approval for an accessory dwelling unit through the issuance of a building permit or change of use permit under the Building Code Act, is exempt from the requirements of (a)(iii) and (iv) of this section where such permit explicitly authorized such use and satisfactory final inspections have been completed. The Registrar shall issue a registration certificate for an accessory dwelling unit where the requirements of this section have been complied with, except where the house proposed for registration does not comply with this By-law or any other applicable law, as determined by the Registrar. O32 o REVOCATION OF REGISTRATION DR FT' (a) The Registrar may revoke the registration of an accessory dwelling unit which, at any time after registration, ceases to meet the requirements set out in this By-law or where the Registrar determines that the registration certificate was issued based on false or misleading information. (b) Where the Registrar revokes the registration of accessory dwelling unit, notice stating the reason for the revocation shall be given to the owner of the accessory dwelling unit by regular mail. ADMINISTRATION OF THIS BY-LAW The Registrar may designate such persons as are necessary to administer this By-law. OFFENCES AND PENALTIES A person who contravenes any of the provisions of this By-law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act. BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this ,2004. day of David Ryan, ~~~,¢ Bruce Taylor, Clerk O33 Schedule "A" to By-law Number. XXXX-04 Registration Fee of Accessory Dwelling Units: Prior to December 31,2004 After January 1. 2005 $250.00 $500.00 034 Attachment # ,,, Principal Planner - Development Review, Mr. Ross Pym City of Pickering Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 email rpym~city.pickering.on.ca Telephone (905) 420-4611 Fax (905) 420-9685 Attachment Mr. & Mrs. Bates 1625 McBrady Crescent Pickering, Ontario Canada L1X 2B7 November 28, 2002 email pmbates~rogers, eom Telephone (905) 428-0056 FAX (905) 686-8912 ()35 Re: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA02-003/P & Zoning Amendment Application - A19/02 Dear Mr. Pym, We are writing to indicate that we are opposed to the proposal to amend the City Of Pickering Official Plan and zoning by-law to permit accessory dwelling units in certain types of existing dwelling units throughout all lands within the City of Pickering. Some of our concerns with them have been expressed in the attached letter to Mr. Taylor. Our main reason to keep them illegal is so that something can be done about the ones that create problems. We would like the opportunity to express our opposing viewpoint with respect to Information Report No. 31-02, but given such sort notice, and this extremely busy time of year, we will follow up with our other questions, concerns, and alternate solutions at a later date. We feel that the notice of such an amendment has not been properly delivered to the homeowners that this amendment will affect. We understand that the notice of the public meeting on November 21, 2002 appeared only in the News Advertiser in the Community Section twice, on October 23 and November 6. We were aware of the meeting only because we were told of it when we were attending another zoning application meeting on the same date. There were only 2 other residents that spoke during the meeting. We think they were residents that received notification because they belonged to a Rate Payers Association. Rate Payer Associations were the only homeowners that received a personal invitation. The other invitations were wasted on businesses and agencies that the application does not affect. Our understanding is that Rate Payers Associations were created to deal with a specific community issue in the past and that they are usually made up of only a handful of people, so they would not truly represent their community on this amendment issue. As there are only about 18 Rate Payers Associations, and they do not exist for all areas of Pickering, and the ones that exist do not cover all of Pickering, this means that about 90 residents of a population of 90,000 people were represented. That's only 0.1% representation! How can you make a fair decision with so little input? We do not buy the argument that it was too costly to personally notify homeowners. If the City can afford to spend money on election signs why can't they put up some sort ofrezoning signs at the entrances to the neighbourhoods this would affect? The Pickering Council provided direction to staff on June 6, 2002 to host a Public Information Meeting. They had ample opportunity to inform residents of the City's intentions at practically no cost via mail. A notice could have been included with property tax notification, or better yet, with the homeowner assessments as they are received by all homeowners. Including it with the assessments would have enabled notice to have easily been sent to only homes that are classed as the possible subject dwellings. Pickering Council considered a Planning & Development report (PD Report No. 25-02) respecting accessory dwelling units in housing on June 6, 2002. We have not even seen this report. Why did it take 5 Attachment# months to "notify" the public and then give them only 1 week after the November 21 st meeting to respond to a meeting whose minutes are not even available on the deadline date? There are many reasons why we feel the results of the amendment "circulation" produced no comments: Two notices buried in a community newspaper are not adequate especially since everyone does not receive it. People expect to find zoning amendments that affect their area posted on a large sign in the subject area. They expect written notification mailed to their home when the affected area is within a couple of hundred metres. They are not looking through the newspaper or the city's web site for this information. 2. Not everyone gets or reads the newspaper, nor does everyone have access to the Internet. While investigating this issue, I searched the City of Pickering's web site for a copy of the Information Report No. 31-02. I didn't find it but I was surprised to find a copy of the Notice of the Public Meeting dated October 30, 2002, which was signed by Brace Taylor. It has the specific contact names, telephone numbers, addresses, and the deadline date for submissions, all of which were missing from the Information Report. I would never have thought to look at it ifI didn't already know it affected me. The fact that the notice exists gives a person the impression that it would have been mailed to those it affected, and since they didn't receive one, it must not affect them. That is extremely deceiving. Like us, most people are not familiar with the amendment process and even if they saw the Newspaper article, they may not have understood it. When I spoke to City Planning staff, I was told that the City was going to legalize apartments in February or March because Pickering was one of the only municipalities that didn't allow them. Why would they give me the impression that it was a done deal when in fact the Information Report shows that the majority of municipalities still consider them to be illegal? We had no idea that we had any say in the matter. Not everyone even realizes that basement apartment are illegal. We have received conflicting information from City Planning staff regarding this issue. Unenforced by-laws compound this belief. All these are other possible reasons why no one responded to the "circulation". No one I talked to knew about the Public Meeting and are just as shocked as I am by my summation of Information Report 31-02. They have not been able to read the report because I couldn't find any extra copies of it when I attended the meeting. Considering the notice was supposedly expected to be seen by all residents of Pickering and there were only a few people at the meeting, why weren't there plenty of extra copies? Why does a person have to already know about the report and then put in so much effort to get it in order to read it? Even though not everyone has access to the Internet, the City could have at least posted it on their web site if they actually wanted people's input. 7. People are too busy to attend meetings. They are also reluctant to do so if they are given the impression that their appearance will have little or no effect. Every single homeowner I spoke to said that they would have flipped if they thought that their neighbourhood homes could be converted into multiple dwelling units. Ifrezoning signs were erected they certainly would have responded to voice their negative opinion to the proposed amendment. This is because they bought into a single unit dwelling area and expect it to stay that way, not to have it converted to multiple dwellings as a means to resolve the affordable housing issue. They, like myself, would like to slow down urban sprawl and see an adequate supply of affordable housing but the attitude is "not in my neighbourhood". It is one thing to change the zoning plans of open space, but when housing already exists that is zoned one way and then rezoned pretty much from one extreme to another, that is shocking and totally unfair. If it is an issue of affordable housing then all residents should be given he opportunity to voice their opinion. A person living in an illegal apartment wouldn't have been delivered the newspaper, so how were they supposed to find out about the meeting? Maybe renters would prefer to live in regulated, Attachment soundproofed, dwellings in apartment buildings with proper parking and outdoor facilities if that option was available. 03'7 Thorough research should be done before the zoning is amendment is considered in order to avoid mistakes. A review of unbiased pros and cons of the policies adopted by other municipalities needs to be addressed. We request that any further follow through with this amendment should be stopped until more feedback is received from residents. An alternate response deadline date must be posted for more feedback to occur. Please send us an electronic copy of the reports: Information Report No. 31-02, IDT Report No. 1/97, and PD Report No. 25-02. Sincerely, Pat (& Dan) Bates CC. Mayor Wayne Arthurs, mayor(_&city.pickering.on.ca Regional Ward 1 Councilor Maurice Brenner, mbreuner(_&city.pickering.on.ca Regional Ward 2 Councilor Mark Holland, mark.holland2~s_wnpatico.ca Regional Ward 3 Councilor Rick Johnson, rjohnson(_-&cit¥.pickering.on.ca Ward 1 Councilor Dave Ryan, dryan(&city.pickering.on, ca Ward 2 Councilor Bill Mclean, bmclean(&,city.pickering.on.ca Ward 3 Councilor David Pickles, dpickles@city.pickering.on.ca Brace Taylor, City Clerk, rtaylor~citg.pickering.on.ca (ii 3 8 Attachment # .... Principal Planner - Development Review, Mr. Ross Pym City of Pickering Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 email rpym~city.pickering.on.ca Telephone (905) 420-4611 Fax (905) 420-9685 Mr. & Mrs. Bates 1625 McBrady Crescent Pickering, Ontario Canada L1X 2B7 November 28, 2002 email pmbates~,rogers, corn Telephone (905) 428-0056 FAX (905) 686-8912 Re: Understanding roles of Pickering, Region and Province with respect to Housing in Pickering Dear Mr. Pym, We are writing to request information to help gain an understanding of what the roles of Pickering, Durham Region and the Province of Ontario are with respect to housing. We are trying to properly interpret various City of Pickering Reports and related proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-Law changes so that we can fully understand the purposes and reasons why the City is proposing those changes. Could you please provide an explanation/outline of what the mandated role and authority is for each of the 3 levels of government with respect to affordable housing, rental housing, and secondary dwelling units in main residential dwellings in the City of Pickering. Sincerely, Pat (& Dan) Bates cc. Ward 3 Councilor David Pickles, dpickles~cit¥.pickering.on.ca Principal Planner - Development Review, Mr. Ross Pym City of Pickering Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 email rpym~city.pickering.on.ca Telephone (905) 420-4611 Fax (905) 420-9685 Attachment Mr. Dan Bates 1625 McBrady Crescent Pickering, Ontario Canada L1X 2B7 December 3, 2002 email pmbates~rogers, com Telephone (905) 428-0056 FAX (905) 686-8912 039 Re: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA02-003/P & Zoning Amendment Application - A19/02 Dear Mr. Pym, I am writing to request a correction to the minutes from the Statutory Public Information Meeting of Thursday, November 21, 2002. With respect to item IV) CITY-INITIA TED APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN (FILE: OPA 02-003/P) AND ZONING BY-LAWS (F1LE.'A,!?/,O, 2) TO PERMIT ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN EXISTING DWELLING UNITS, the bullet point 2. for~y comments does not reflect what I felt I said at the meeting. I believe part of the confusion stems from the fact I was not properly prepared to speak to this topic since I only become aware of this item at the time of the meeting since I was attending another zoning application that was a previous item on the agenda. I would like the minutes corrected to clearly state that I am opposed to the above noted applications. I did state I believe in the concept of creating and maintaining a registry. My support of the concept is on the basis that some type of formal "database" would provide more accurate information to support and enable continuous (versus on a complaint-basis only) enforcement of th,e, City's existing By-Laws against those accessory dwelling units that are illegal; and also to ensure those handful" of permitted accessory dwelling units are frequently checked by various safety agencies (e.g. Fire Department) to ensure they continue to comply with regulations. I also suggested that the density information put in various City reports most likely does not take in account the tree reality of existing illegal units - this suggests that City Council is making decisions based on inaccurate information. Again, I want to ensure that it is clear that I do not agree with the proposed amendments put forth in the City Initiated Applications; I just like the idea that the City has accurate information before it makes decisions. I also stated I could understand why some residents would like have to enough finished space in their residence to care of elderly or sick relatives. I was expressing empathy towards people who may have genuine humanitarian interests versus those just looking for extra income from rent. However; I did not intend that comment to be interpreted as my agreeing with the City Initiated Applications - I don't agree. I did state that the earlier process I was part of in the evening (i.e. the existing process) for propoied zoning amendments for additional dwelling units seems to work since you are getting feedback from those directly involved rather than making decisions citizens don't necessarily agree with. I don't recall saying "neighborhood groups" in the context of "associations". My intent was that anyone affected in the area should be allowed to have their say and a right to prevent a zoning amendment - as is now the case. My point was against the proposed application since it eliminates the process whereby homeowners have to get approval via an individual zoning amendment application. I also made the comment that perhaps part of the reason there isn't enough affordable housing in Pickering is because residential homeowners have an unfair advantage over a business since the residential Attachment# homeowner doesn't have to pay the same permit fees, taxes, local improvements, business tax, etc. etc. that a business does. I was trying to make a point against allowing additional dwelling units since the City's proposal would only add even more roadblocks to any business considering constructing affordable housing in Pickering. If the City is trying to encourage more affordable housing then perhaps it should do something to encourage rather than discourage businesses from providing affordable housing! I trust I've clarified my comments and that it is 100% clear I am opposed to the proposed applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Laws. Please make the necessary adjustments to the minutes. Also, I would like to repeat the previous request from my wife I to please send us an electronic copy of the reports: Information Report No. 31-02, IDT Report No. 1/97, and PD Report No. 25-02. Sincerely, Dan Bates cc. Brace Taylor, City Clerk, btaylor(&ciW.pickering.on.ca Ward 3 Councilor David Pickles, .d. pickles@citv.pickering.on, ca Debbie Keams, Committee Coordinator, dkeams~ciW.pickering.on.ca The Regional Municipality of Durham Planning ' Department 1615 DUNDAS ST..'E. 4TH FLOOR, LANG TOWER WEST BUILDING P.O. BOX 623 WHITBY, ON L1N 6A3 (905) 728-7731 FAX: (905) 436-6612 www. region.d urbam.on.c__a A.L. Georgieff, MCIP, RPP Commissioner of Planning "$ER VICE EXCELLENCE for our COMMI~WITY" December 20, 2002 Attachment #' Ross pyro, Principal Planner Planning & Development Department One the Esplanade Pickering, Ontario. L1V 6K7 Dear Mr. Pym: Re: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 2002-003/P and. Zoning Amendment Application A 19/02 Applicant~ City of Pickering Location: All Lands within the City of Pickering Municipality: City of PiCkering we. have reviewed this application and the following comments are offered with respect to compliance with the Durham Regional Official Plan, servicing, and the delegated provincial plan review responSibilities. The purpose of the applications is to consider amendments to both the City of Pickering Official Plan and the City's zoning by-laws to permit. accessory dwelling units in certain types of existing dwelling units. These. applications cover all lands within the City. of Pickering. Durham Reqional Official Plan The Durham Regional.Official Plan encourages a wide variety of housing by type~ size, and tenure: Policy 4.3.3 indicates that Regional council shall sup.pod opportunities to increase.the supply of housing'through intensification, taking into account the adequacy of municipal services and the physical potential of the housing stock. Housing intensification shall include, but not be limited to., the conversion of single detached dwellings into mUltiple residential units. The proposed amendment is in conformity with the policies Of the Durham Regional Official Plan. Servicinq The majority of dwelling units located within the urban area of the City' of . Pickering are connected to municipal water and sanitary sewer services. Therefore, in general there are no concerns with the proposal from an urban servicing perspective. Similarly, .there are no concerns with the proposal for dwellings located' in the rural area of the City of Pickering. At the time Of a submission for a 100% Post Consumer Page 2 building permit to construct a second dwelling unit the property owner will haVe to demonstrate private servicing can be achieved on-site, which meets, current O.B.C. requirements, the Regional lot sizing policy and other pertinent legislation/guidelines~ Provincial Plan. Review Responsibilities No provincial interests appear to be affected by this'application. ThiS application is considered to.have'no significant Regional or Provincial concerns. In accordance with Regional By-law 11-2000, this application is exempt from Regional approval. Please advise the Commissioner of Planning of your Council's decision, If Council adopts an Amendment, please forward a record to this Department within 15 days of the date of'adoption. The record should include the following: · Tv~o (2) copies of the adopted amendment; · A copy of the adopting by-law; and · A copy of the staff report and any relevant materials. If you'have any questions or require additional information, please call me. Yours truly, · Kal Yew: Manager Current Operations Branch cc. Rob Roy, Durham Region Works Department Karl Kiproff, Durham Region 'Health Department R:\trainingVd~oninCpickedng a19-02&ooa02-003, dec Central Lake Ontario Conservation November 21, 2002 City of Pickering Planning Department One the Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 5K7 Attachment 100 Whiting Avenue Oshawa, Ontario L1H 3T3 Tel: (905) 579-0411 Fax: (905) 579-0994 Web: www. cloca.com Email: mail@cloca.com O43 NOV 2 5 2002 .~ITY OF PICKERING PICKERING. ONTARIO Attention: Mr~ R. Pym Dear Sir: Subject: Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications OPA02-003/P & A 19/02 City of Picketing Authority File No.: OPA02-003/P - CLOCA IMS File No.: POFG540 Purpose of Applications: To permit accessory dwelling units in certain types of existing dwelling units City-wide. Authority staff has reviewed the subject applications, and in general does not have any concerns with the type of dwelling that would be permitted to include an accessory dwelling unit. What we would be concerned with however is the location of the existing dwelling. Dwellings that are currently located within an area of hazard land should generally NOT be permitted to create accessory dwelling units therein. Unless demonstrated to the satisfaction of the respective Conservation Authority that the hazard could be appropriately addressed, and that the creation of another dwelling unit would not increase exposure of additional persons or property to damages, all types of existing dwellings within hazard lands should be prohibited from creating additional dwelling units. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on these applications. If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact the undersigned. Yours truly, Ted Aikins Planner TA/klt cc R. White, Toronto Region Conservation Authority g: \planning\plarming\comments\opa02-003 pickering What we do on the land is mirrored in the water 044 RECOMMENDATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 25/03 be APPROVED, subject to conditions outlined in Appendix I to Report PD 16-04, to amend the zoning of the subject property to an 'A' - Rural Agricultural Zone to 'S2' - Single Detached Dwelling Zone in order to permit future residential development with minimum lot frontages of 13.5 metres, on lands being, South Part of Lot 25, Concession 2, City of Pickering, submitted by the owner/applicant Harry Gerlach. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 25/03, as set out in Appendix II to Report PD 16-04 be FORWARDED to City Council for enactment. PICKERING REPORT TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Report Number: PD 16-04 Date: March 26, 2004 O45 From: Neil Carroll Director, Planning & Development Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 25/03 Harry Gerlach 2050 Dixie Road (South Part of Lot 25, Concession 2) City of Pickering Recommendation: That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 25/03 be APPROVED, subject to conditions outlined in Appendix I to Report PD 16-04, to amend the zoning of the subject property from 'A' - Rural Agricultural Zone to 'S2' - Single Detached Dwelling Zone in order to permit future residential development with minimum lot frontages of 13.5 metres, on lands being, South Part of Lot 25, Concession 2, City of Pickering, submitted by the owner/applicant Harry Gerlach. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 25/03, as set out in Appendix II to Report PD 16-04 be FORWARDED to City Council for enactment. Executive Summary: The subject property is located on the north-west corner of Dixie Road and Colonial Street and currently supports a one-storey detached dwelling and frame shed (see Attachment #1 - Location Map). The applicant proposes to amend the existing 'A' - Rural Agricultural Zone, which requires a minimum lot frontage of 60 metres and a minimum lot area of 0.8 hectares, to 'S2' - Single Detached Dwelling Zone which requires a minimum lot frontage of 13.5 metres and a minimum lot area of 400 square metres. The lands are proposed to be redeveloped in conjunction with the southerly abutting City owned lands, for future residential development fronting Colonial Street (see Attachment #2 - Applicant's Submitted Plan). Approval of this zoning by-law amendment will establish a zoning for the subject property which is consistent with the existing zoning established for properties fronting Colonial Street (see Attachment #3 - Zoning Map). Proposed development is compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood and conforms to the Pickering Official Plan. Report PD 16-04 Subject: Harry Gerlach (A 25/03) Date: March 26, 2004 Page 2 The City's requirements respecting development of the subject property will be addressed through the use of an '(H)' - Holding Symbol within the zoning by-law and through the conditions of any associated future land severance application. It is recommended that this application be approved, and the draft by-law be forwarded to City Council for enactment. Financial Implications: No direct costs to the City are anticipated as a result of the proposed development. Background: 1.0 Comments Received 1.1 At the February 19, 2004, Public Information Meeting Five area residents and the applicant appeared at the public information meeting to discuss the proposed zoning by-law amendment (see text of Information Report and Meeting Minutes, Attachments #4 and #5). 1.2 Resident Comments in Objection The main concerns expressed by the residents included: the subject property could be used for an alternate land use, such as a park (see Attachments #6 and #7, Resident Comments); traffic issues; tree removal; · safety concerns regarding construction of homes; and · ensuring that the proposed development is compatible with surrounding existing residential development. 1.3 Resident Comments in Support The applicant and one area resident are opposed to an alternate land use, such as a park. They would prefer to see the subject property be used for residential purposes (see Attachments #8 and #9 - Applicant's Comments, and Attachment #10 - Resident Comments). Report PD 16-04 Subject: Harry Gerlach (A 25/03) Date: March 26, 2004 Page 3 1.4 City Department and Agency Comments Fire Service Durham Region Planning Department Development Control Veridian Connections Municipal Property and Engineering no objection; the proposal is permitted by the policies of the Durham Regional Official Plan; municipal water supply and sanitary sewer service are available to the subject lands; a noise study will be required to address the impact of road noise on the proposed residential lots, this may be submitted through any associated future land division application; (see Attachment #11 ); a 3.45 metre road widening is required for Dixie Road, and a 0.30 metre reserve will be contained within this widening; the rezoning should be conditional on the applicant entering into a development agreement with the City; (see Attachment #12); - no objection, however, applicant must fulfill certain conditions; - (see Attachment #13); - road widening is required for Dixie Road; mature trees must be relocated to other City lands using a tree spade; responsibility of developer to relocate above ground utilities and street furniture; - proposed lots should front Colonial Street; - (see Attachment #14). O48 Report PD 16-04 Subject: Harry Gerlach (A 25~03) Date: March 26, 2004 Page 4 2.0 2.1 2.2 Discussion The proposed development is compatible with surrounding development, and the subject property is to be zoned 'S2' It is recommended that the subject property be zoned the same 'S2' residential zoning as the existing development located on the north and south sides of Colonial Street (see Attachment #3). This zoning would permit future residential development with minimum lot frontages of 13.5 metres and minimum lot areas of 400 square metres. The applicant has also submitted a request to purchase the City owned lands immediately south of the subject property to enable creation of up to four lots by land severance (see Attachment #2). The City owned lands are zoned 'S2' - Single Detached Dwelling Zone and were pre-zoned 'S2' when the original abutting plan of subdivision was approved. This zoning was established in anticipation of the subject property and the City owned lands being developed together in a coordinated fashion for residential purposes. It is anticipated that the applicant or future owner will submit a land severance application to the Region of Durham Land Division Committee. This land severance application will have the potential to create a maximum of four lots with minimum lot frontages of 13.5 metres. A site plan showing the anticipated future severances is provided for reference (see Attachment #2). The proposed zoning of the subject property is identical to that of the City owned lands and to the properties located on the north and south sides of Colonial Street. This zoning provides the opportunity for future development that is compatible with surrounding lands, and maintains the design and character of the area. Request by area residents for the City to purchase the subject property and construct a park in combination with the City owned lands Area residents have requested that the City purchase the subject property and that it be developed in conjunction with the City owned land for park purposes. The Municipal Property and Engineering Department has reviewed this request and does not support a park at this location (see Attachment #15 - Municipal Property & Engineering Division Comments). Given the close proximity of Lynn Heights park, the residential zoning of the City's land, and the clear intention since the registration of Plan 40M-1350 to develop this land for residential purposes, it is not appropriate to pursue this property for park purposes. Report PD 16-04 Subject: Harry Gerlach (A 25/03) Date: March 26, 2004 Page 5 O49 Council declared the City owned lands as surplus on March 22, 2004, and sanctioned the sale of the lands to the northerly abutting land owner. Future development of the subject property is conditional upon the owner receiving approval from City Council to purchase the City owned lands, and consolidating them with the subject property. It is appropriate to rezone the subject lands at this time, to allow for future residential development of the lands in a consolidated fashion. 2.3 2.4 3.0 All matters of development can be addressed through a '(H)' Holding Symbol provision within the zoning by-law and as conditions through any associated future land severance application In order to protect the City's interests and address appropriate development, it is recommended that the implementing zoning by-law include an '(H)' Holding Symbol restricting the use of the land to its current single detached dwelling use while the '(H)' is in place. The '(H)' Holding Symbol provision will remain in place until the applicant or future owner receives approval from City Council to purchase the City owned lands (Block 114, Plan 40M-1350), consolidates the parcel with the subject property and enters into an appropriate development agreement with the City. These conditions, in addition to others, are generally outlined in Appendix I, and will address requirements of the Planning and Development Department, the Municipal Property & Engineering Department and the Region of Durham. The conditions address matters such as, but not limited to: prohibiting future access onto Dixie Road, Dixie Road widening, grading, architectural design, and securities. By-law to be forwarded to Council The attached by-law, included as Appendix II to this report, implements Staff's recommendation to approve the requested 'S2' residential zoning. It is further recommended that the attached by-law be forwarded to Council for enactment (see Appendix II). Applicant's Comments: The applicant is aware of the contents of this Report and has reviewed the draft by-law. APPENDICES: Appendix I: Conditions of Approval Appendix I1: Draft Implementing By-law 050 Report PD 16-04 Subject: Harry Gerlach (A 25/03) Date: Mamh 26,2004 Page 6 Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Applicant's Submitted Plan 3. Zoning Map 4. Information Report 5. Minutes from Statutory Public Information Meeting 6. Resident Comment in Objection 7. Resident Comment in Objection 8. Applicant's Comments 9. Applicant's Comments 10. Resident Comment in Support 11. Region of Durham Planning Department Comments 12. Development Control Comments 13. Veridian Connections Comments 14. Municipal Property & Engineering Division Comments 15. Municipal Property & Engineering Division Comments Prepared By: Planner-Fl--- Approved / Endorsed By: Nell Carrol 'I~PP Director, Planning & Development Lynda DC. Taylor, M/C,4~, RPP Manager, DevelolCment Review PK:Id Attachments Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Recommended for the conSideration of I Pickering City Council Tho~-S~J~ ~uil~n, Ct~ief Adrr~i~trative OffiCer- APPENDIX I TO REPORT NUMBER 16-04 RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 25/03 RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 25/03 1. That the subject property be rezoned from an "A" - Rural Agricultural Zone in Zoning By-law 3036 to an "S2" - Single Detached Dwelling Zone, to permit future residential development with minimum lot frontages of 13.5 metres and minimum lot areas of 400 square metres. That the implementing zoning by-law include an '(H)' Holding Symbol and that the requirements to remove the '(H)' Holding Symbol be: that the owner purchase and consolidate the City owned lands (Block 114, Plan 40M-1350) with the subject property (South Part of Lot 25, Concession 2); and that the owner enter into an appropriate development agreement with and to the satisfaction of the City with respect to matters of development such as, but not limited to: o a 3.45 metre road widening be established across the frontage of Dixie Road, that any future created lots front onto Colonial Street, that a 0.30 metre reserve contained within the Dixie Road widening be established to prohibit access onto Dixie Road, coordination of development with City owned lands (Block 114, Plan 40M-1350), removal and/or relocation of existing services within the lands and Block 114, Plan 40M-1350 (both underground and above ground), removal of existing access on Dixie Road and placement of a permanent concrete sidewalk (including connections to the existing sidewalk) within the road widening, restoration of the Dixie Road boulevard, fencing, lot grading/drainage, driveways, boulevard trees, utility installation and/or relocation, storm sewer service connections, easements, road restoration, engineering plans, inspection fees, architectural design (statement), relocation of existing mature trees on City lands, parkland dedication and securities. That the following requirement be included in the comments to the Land Division Committee regarding any associated future land severance application: a) That the '(H)' Holding Symbol provision in the zoning by-law be lifted; b) That the City and the Region of Durham be satisfied with regard to appropriate noise attenuation features for the proposed lots; and c) That Veridian Connections be circulated any associated future land severance application so they have the opportunity to review and comment. APPENDIX II TO REPORT NUMBER 16-04 O53 DRAFT BY-LAW ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 25/03 054 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING BY-LAW NO. ~T Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1699/83, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, South Part of Lot 25, Concession 2, in the City of Pickering. (A 25/03) WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering deems it desirable to rezone the subject property, being South Part of Lot 25, Concession 2, to an 'S2' zone in order to permit future residential development with minimum lot frontages of 13.5 metres; AND WHEREAS an amendment to By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1699/83, is therefore deemed necessary; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: TEXT AMENDMENT (1) Section 5. (1) (b) (xi) of By-law 1699/83, is hereby further amended by adding thereto the following: C Despite the provisions of Section 5. (1) (b) of By-law 1699/83, the one-storey detached dwelling existing on the lands zoned "S2" on Schedule I attached hereto, on the date of passing of this by-law, known as 2050 Dixie Road (South Part of Lot 25, Concession 2), shall be deemed to comply with the provisions of By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1699/83. Any alterations, additions, or new development on the lands shall comply with the provisions set out herein. (2) Section 5. (1) (b) of By-law 1699/83, is hereby further amended by adding thereto the following: (xii) Uses Permitted "(H)" Holding Symbol Despite the provisions of Section 5. (1) (a) of By-law 1699/83, while the "(H)" Holding Symbol is in place preceding the "S2" zone designation as outlined on Schedule I attached hereto, no person shall use the lands for any purpose other than a one-storey detached dwelling, as per Section 5. (1) (b) (xi) C of By-law 1699/83. (xiii) Removal of the "(H)" Holdin.q Symbol Prior to an amendment to remove the "(H)" Holding Symbol preceding the "S2" zone designation, the lands zoned "(H) S2" on Schedule I, shall be consolidated with Block 114, Plan 40M-1350; and an appropriate agreement respecting development of the lands shall be registered with the City. SCHEDULE 'T' AMENDMENT Schedule 'T' to By-law 1699/83 is hereby revoked and replaced with Schedule 'T' attached hereto. -2- AREA RESTRICTED By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 1699/83, is hereby further amended only to the extent necessary to ~ive effect to the provisions of this By-law as set out in Section I above, and as set out in Schedule I attached hereto. Definitions and subject matter not specifically dealt with in this By-law shall be governed by the relevant provisions of By-law 3036. 0 5,5 EFFECTIVE DATE This By-law shall take effect from the day of passing hereof. BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this ,2004. day of David Ryan, Mayor Bruce Ta , City Clerk HYDRo §2.Om S2 S2 S1 SHERMAN CRESCENT CORRIDOR S3 S3 S3 S2 COLONIAL S3 NP G FINCH AVENUE SCHEDULE T TO BY-LAW 1699/83 AMENDED BY BY-LAW PASSED THIS DAY OF 2OO4 MAYOR CLERK ATTACHMENT # / TO ~4UR¥ ~ ~ m m ~ J ~ J ~[ RIDGE ~RIVE CRESC ENTON ~ ~ ~ ' ' k ~_~ ---- -- o , ORES. FINCH AVENUE City of Piokering Planning & Development Depa~ment PROPER~ DESCRIPTION 8OUTH PART OF ~OT ~, CONCESSION ~ OWNER H. G~R~OH DATE JAN. 20, 2004 DRAWN BY FILE No. A ~/03 SCALE 1:5000 CHECKED BY FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY PN-i2 PA- I I O58 /~TTACHMENT #,, ~-- TO INFORMATION COMPILED FROM APPLICANT'S SUBMITTED PLAN A 25/03 - H. GERLACH EXISTING FRAM E SHED I i ~ \ %"'" t LOT 15 I T 16 \ LOT 17 ' I [ "~ ' REGISTERED II i I PLAN \ 40M-1375 '\ \ SUBJECT PROPERTY ' EXISTING SWIMMING POOL LOT 1 LOT 2 LOT 3 LOT 4 COLONIAL CITY// OWNED ~NDS EXISTING DWELLING Ltl THIS MAP WAS PRODUCED BY THE CITY OF PICKERING PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, PLANNING INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION MAPPING AND DESIGN, JAN. 20, 2004. ATTACHMENT #_..~,~..~. ...... TO ()5~ ZONING MAP ONTARIO 02 82 HYDFK) A SUBJECT PROPERTY 83 A S2- os.~L _J · ,, 11 !-----7 BY-LAW S2 SI G NP S2 S3 SD-SA ~VE. NUE THIS MAP WAS PRODUCED BY THE CITY OF PICKERING PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, PLANNING INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION MAPPING AND DESIGN, MARCH 20, 2004. INFORMATION REPORT NO. 04-04 FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING OF February 19th, 2004 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC MEETING REQUIREMENTS OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13 SUBJECT: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 25/03 Harry Gerlach 2050 Dixie Road (South Part of Lot 25, Concession 2) City of Pickering 1.0 2,0 PROPERTY LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION the subject property is located on the north-west corner of Dixie Road and Colonial Street (see Attachment #1 - Location Map); the subject property has an area of approximately 0.18 hectares, and a lot frontage of approximately 30.48 metres, and currently supports a one-storey detached dwelling and frame shed; existing residential uses surround the subject property. APPLICANT'S PROPOSAL the applicant proposes to amend the zoning of the subject property from "A" - Rural Agricultural Zone to "S2" - Single Detached Dwelling Zone, to permit the future creation of four lots with minimum lot frontages of 13.5 metres fronting Colonial Street; - the applicant has also submitted a request to purchase the City owned lands (zoned "S2" - Single Detached Dwelling Zone) immediately south of the subject property to facilitate this zoning by-law amendment application (see Attachment #1 - Location Map); - a site plan showing the existing buildings on the property, and the proposed future severances is provided for reference (see Attachment #2 - Applicant's Submitted Plan); - the applicant has not yet submitted a land severance application to the Durham Region Land Division Committee. Information Report No. 04-04 Page 2 061 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 4.0 4.1 4.2 OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING Durham Reqional Official Plan identifies the subject property as being designated "Urban Area - Living Area", where development is intended to be predominantly for housing purposes; the proposal appears to conform to the Durham Region Official Plan; Pickerinq Official Plan - identifies the subject property as being located within an "Urban Residential - Low Density Area" within the Liverpool Neighbourhood; - urban residential areas are to be used primarily for housing and related uses; - the Plan establishes a density range for residential development within this designation of up to 30 units per net hectare; - the proposed development would provide a net site density of approximately 22 units per net hectare (based on the proposed 4 lots being developed on approximately 0.18 hectares of land); the applicant's proposal conforms to the policies of the Plan; Zoninq By-law 3036/00 - the subject property is currently zoned "A" - Rural Agricultural Zone, by Zoning By-law 3036; - the existing zoning permits a detached dwelling on a lot with a minimum lot frontage of 60 metres and a minimum lot area of 0.8 hectares; - a zoning by-law amendment is required to permit the future severances of the subject property. RESULTS OF CIRCULATION Resident Comments Murray Mawson of 1019 Colonial Street has requested that the City owned land and the subject property be developed for park purposes (see Attachment #3 - Murray Mawson Letter); A_~encv Comments - none received to date; 062 Information Report No. 04-04 ~TTACHMENT # /-/ TO 0R'I' f/ PD /6 -~ Page 3 4.3 5,0 6.0 6.1 6.2 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 surrounding existing residential development; · ensuring future access onto Colonial Street and the elimination of access onto Dixie Road; and · coordinating the sale of the City owned lands with the Economic Development Department. PROCEDURAL INFORMATION - 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 Council's decision, you must provide comments to the City before Council adopts any by-law for this proposal; - if you wish to be notified of Council's decision regarding this proposal, you must request such in writing to the City Clerk. OTHER INFORMATION Appendix No. I list of neighbourhood residents, community associations, agencies and City Departments that have commented on the application at the time of writing the report; Information Received a copy of the applicant's submitted plan is available for viewing at the offices of the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. ORIGINAL SIGN~'D BY ORIGINAL SIGNED BY Perry Korouyenis Planner I PK:Id Attachments Lynda Taylor, MCIP, RPP Manager, Development Review Copy: Director, Planning & Development ~.~IACH?~iEI',IT #. /--/~' .TO APPENDIX NO. I TO INFORMATION REPORT NO. 04-04 O63 COMMENTING RESIDENTS AND LANDOWNERS (1) Murray Mawson of 1019 Colonial Street COMMENTING AGENCIES (1) none to date COMMENTING CITY DEPARTMENTS (1) Planning & Development Department 064 ~'rTACHMEN'r #_ ~ TO ~-~£~ '~Ri ~ PD.___~W Excerpts from Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, February 19, 2004 7:00 P.M. The Manager, Development Review, provided an overvieTM of the requirements of the Planning Act and the Ontario Municipal Board respecting this meeting and matters under consideration there at. (i) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 25/03 HARRY GERLACH 2050 DIXIE ROAD (SOUTH PART OF LOT 25, CONCESSION 2) Perry Korouyenis, Planner 1, provided an overview of property location, applicant's proposal and City's official plan policies pertaining to this site, as outlined in Information Report #04/04. Murray Mawson, 1019 Colonial Street, advised that he forwarded a letter to the Director, Operations & Emergency Services on January 21/04 requesting that an amount of $400,000 be included in the 2004/05 budget to purchase the property known as 2050 Dixie Road to be used for park purposes. He advised that there are many advantages to this which include the elimination of the need to relocate fire hydrant, Canada Post Superbox and newspaper pads, no need to dig up roads for hydro, water and cable connections, no curb cutting. This is a high profile location with a 4-way stop sign, a perfect location for a park. This provides Hydro One with an opportunity to donate to the purchase of this land in a good will gesture to pay back the community for the spill last summer. There would be little or no crime in the park as the residents are good observers. This park is supported by the residents, Councillors Holland, McLean and Ashe. David Burton, 1025 Colonial Street, echoed Mr. Mawson's comments and advised that he wished Mr. Gerlack all the best. He requested the City act quickly in order that Mr. Gerlack could move ahead with his life. He distributed and discussed the parks and facilities in surrounding area's pointing out the lack of facilities and equipment in their neighbourhood. He suggested that Mr. Mawson has come up with an excellent idea that the entire neighbourhood could enjoy. HCK"FI ING aTTACHMENT #, ~ ,TO Excerpts from Statutory Public Information Meeting 0 6,) Thursday, February 19, 2004 7:00 P.M. Deborah McLeod, 1007 Colonial St., advised that this is the first time she has heard of Mr. Mawson's and Mr. Burton's suggestion but is in total support. Colonial Street is a very congested street and this would just create more traffic. She advised that she is not looking forward to the construction and does not want to see the trees removed from the site. She also is concerned that the homes would not be similar to those in the area, therefore, decreasing the value of the properties and destroy the character of the area. She further advised that children use Colonial Street as their route to school. Mr. Gerlack, applicant, advised that the proposed homes would enhance the area and that the spacing is adequate as the lots are long. Lynda Taylor, Manager, Development Review, advised that the disposition of the land will be dealt with separately and will be handled by Economic Development. She suggested that residents call Mr. Ron Taylor, Economic Development Officer to find out the timing of this item. She further advised that land disposition will be dealt with in March and zoning in April. O66 /~T?ACHIViENT # .... ~ TO REf-ORI # PD_ /~, -Dy __ Whites Road Physiotherapy & Sports Injuries Clinic THE MEDICAL CENTRE 720 Sheppard Avenue, Suite 8 Picketing, Ontario LIV 1G5 (905) 420-0647 ECE VED January 21, 2004 CiTY OF PICKERING PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Mr. Everett Buntsma Director of Operations The City of Pickering Re.' 2004/05 Budget Inclusion PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 2050 DIXIE ROAD - CITY OF PICKERING Dear Mr. Buntsma, This letter is to request formally that you write into your 2004/05 operating budget plan, an amount of $400,000.00 to purchase the property known as 2050 Dixie Road, City of Pickering. The present owner has an application registered with the City's Planning Department to rezone the agricultural property. The plan is to sub-divide to construct four homes. The sale of land allows him to move to British Columbia in retirement. The City of Pickering has a "once in a lifetime" opportunity to purchase this high profile property and turn it into a beautiful park that present and future generations living in our City can appreciate and enjoy. To date, I have spoken with Councillors Holland, McLean and Ashe. All are in favour and recommended that I make this request. Many thanks in advance for your support. Sincerely, Residence: 1019 Colonial Street, Pickering 905-839-3020 c.c. Honourable Mayor, Councillors and ~ e-mail: murray.mawson ~3web.net A~IACH~ENT #~ ~ TO :-,,'~ ~i~] # PD~._~ 067 PROPOSAL THAT THE CITY OF PICKERING PURCHASE THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 2050 DIXIE ROAD WITH THE INTENT OF CREATING A BEAUTIFUL PARK ADVANTAGES · High profile, well situated to the location. Northwest corner of Dixie Road (regional road) and Colonial Street (City), 4 way stop signs. · Presently zoned Agricultural should reflect in the purchase price. Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as infills disappears in Pickering. · No need to dig up roads for hydro, water and cable connections. No cutting of curbs for driveways. · No potential requirement to relocate a fire hydrant, Canada Post Superbox and newspaper pads · Finally, the City of Picketing can exercise easement rights on Dixie Road. Also, the City will not need to sell a strip of property on Colonial Street. Already, the City cuts grass and ploughs snow on Colonial Street. · An opportunity for Hydro One to contribute to this park as it is on the way to their transfer station. This financial gesture of goodwill can help defray the Pine Creek oil spill and the tree planting failure on Dixie Road boulevards. The trees were to deflect the eye from the heavy configuration of hydro lines and poles flanking both sides of Dixie Road. Good PR. · Little or no crime in the park as residents are good observers as are motorists who stop at the four-way stop signs. Colonial Street is a direct school route with a crossing guard hired to help children to cross Dixie Road. The rectangular property can be seen from all sides. · This park will encourage a greater sense of "community" as many tax-paying neighbours have offered verbal support and are willing to sign a document if requested. · Councilors Holland, McLean and Ashe are favourable to this proposal Murray Mawson resides at 1019 Colonial Street and has lived in Pickering since 1970. He is the owner of Whites Road Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic, 720 Sheppard Avenue since it's inception in 1988. PARKS AND FACILITIES IN SURROUNDING AREA Note: 1. Boundary roads in the order from North-West-South-East 2. All areas approximately the same size (see attached map) Area Boundary Park Name Facilities 1 Hydro Corridor (P-010) Maple Ridge Park 1 Softball diamond Dixie 1 Soccer field Finch 2 Lighted tennis courts Liverpool 1 Creative play unit (E-021) Maple Ridge PS (E-020) St Isaac Jogves SS 2 Finch (P-046) Glendale Park 2 Creative play units Dixie Asphalt walkway Glenanna Seating Liverpool (P-011) David Farr Park 1 Softball diamond 4 Soccer fields 1 Lighted Soccer field 2 Creative play units 4 Lighted Tennis courts (P-052) Mulmer Tot Lot 2 Creative play units Swings (E-018) Vaughan Willard PS 3 Finch (P-015) Forestbrook Park 2 Softball diamonds Fairport 1 Soccer field Glenanna 2 Creative play units Dixie 3 Bay swing set (E-017) William Dunbar PS 4 Finch (P-013) J. Mcpherson Park 1 Softball diamond Whites 1 Soccer field Strouds Lane 2 Creative play units Fairport Swings Parking (E-016) Grandatsetiagon PS 5 Hydro Corridor (P-048) Glendale Park 2 Creative play units Whites Asphalt walkway Finch Seating Fairport 069 I 0 7 i) ::~RID ~,,L DEF?¢4OO C, PARK ...................................................... P-D~O ALeX R~:;~T~O~ ~K .............................................. P-D:~'t ~,LDDON P.A R.~ ........................................................... P~DD2 B.~Y'LA'WN D~,~E F~,.V~.N=_ ............................................... P~D34 F5 L~,'~HO~ TGT :'LOT .................................................... P-0~5 [37 BE~CHF,~QNT PAR~,, ..................................................... P-032 BT, B8 E~ERLEy 1~.I~1~.~ ~,a~.K ............................................ P-02~ E;IE~FJ.L TOT LOT_ ........................................................ P-~$7 :B ON;~"TA P~K ................................... : ........................... P-538 F_~ E}ROGKR~;DgE ~OI~IUNIT~ PA.~K ................................... P-.~2~ Fg C EAF/"~'~I~AL PA~:?,K ....................................................... P-D0~ r~D ~H~':KAr¥=~ PARK ......................................................... P~[~4~ C, LA,~E~T PArK ....................................................... P;~?~7 RL~RAL CJ-E~R~I~DE ~:~'=J~ S~AC~E .............................................. P.-04 ~ DAWD FA~:R P,~..~K ........................................................ P-D31 E~,E7 D~E~ M.AR ~AR:~ .............................................. P~Q2D O~.~ PR~NOE.~S OF ~WAL-7-.~ PA. RK ................................. P~5~D E~ DON ~BEEF~ b~.~.MOF~IAL P;A.~:K .......................................... P~E~ RLL'~:~AL D*~U~LA~ PARK ~ ................................ P~4 C7.,D7 D ~,,~ l',l~Zd~J N ON ~AVtNE .................................................... P~g42 F5 EAST' WOOD~'LANI~ PAR,~', .............................................. PJJI~ C3 EF~;N C~TE ~A~K ............................................. P-04B F§ ES;PLAt. IA~D~ PA~ ........................................................ P-04'3 F-~ FO ~ES ,~.--B~,~ PA F~'. .................................................. P.~ F~ENCH~S BAY RAT~-- PA:¥E~ M~MOP~AL PARJ~ ....... P-003 C7 GLEN RA'~NE P~$:~K ................................................... P-O'tO GLENDALE PAR:'~ .............................................. p~ F7 GLEN~=~OVE PAR:~ ...... '' P-~t0D G R,:E~L¥C] O~ PAPJ( ...................................................... P,DTR~ RU~RAL KITLEY .~A~I F,~E ............ P~7 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :':: P--~l~ ~SE-~ L~NN ~EIGI'~T~ ~A~K .................................................... P~OSD MA~OR OAV~.~ PAi~ ...................................................... P.O1~ M,~LE R[~E PARK ............................................... P431 ~ F7 M~'~ '~OT iLOT ........................................................ P=DSI H2 ,M~JIJVIEF{ TOT LO'~ ......................................................... P-.D52 F~' .o, ~,~,~,,~ ......... :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ....... not .~ssij~ed .................................................................. P~157 n~t =lsSig~d .................................................................. P~DSB not ass~d .................................................................. :P~OS~ not a~s~ .............................................................. P-~i73 NU %¥ES~ RA~I, NE ......................................... :.. :P~D53 ~7 PIC,:KEF'J~NG ~lt~=~U~ VILLA~E ....................................... P-DT~D RU'P~,L P ~tEEGROV~- ~,~ ........................................................ P-O~ E PI~G~S~ ~EJ~CH~¶AN~S ~A¥ EA~ PARK .................... P-D45 C7 RO~B~K SOUT~ PARK ..................................... ~ RO~E ~/ALLEY P~K ................................................... P4~5 ~,~l.. bV*~'D S i',~*~= P,~:~K ............................................... P-O?2 S~J~L~I~ PA~: ......................................... P-O0~ s~.oYs~ ~^R~ ........................................... -:'.::%:: ~ ~,E~ S~iYB~O~,~ ~T LOT ........................................ P-,D33 SOU*TH PET~CO~T R~VI~'~E .......................................... P-D~ C~ SOL'TH PI~ ORE~--'i~: RA'~JE .................................. p_~ EF $'~. MA~¥ PAR~ ............................................................ P-Jl~B F~. ~TEEP~E ~LL ~.:~K .................................................... P~Q2~ S~ &~E~:~ ~.~S.I~: .................................................. P~DE'~' TiS~t~ ~ PAR~ ........................................................ P,-07B VALLEY R~DP-z.--~ OP~',.I ~PAC. E ........................................ P.--D,~/~ D1 ¥~3J.~YV~E~ P,~. K .................................................. P~DI? %qLLAGE ~-;~.ST ~'AFL,~.. .................................................... P-~I~ E~ V~STU L~ ~VI~E .......................................................... P~D~ ~I~,]T~'V, edL~_ P~-~:RK. ........................ P'-D75 RUF;~AL WOOD~tEW TOT LOT ................................ ::::::::::::::::::::: F'023 D1 City of Pickering - Sport Fields and Playgrounds SPORTS FIELDS & PLAYGROUNDS Alderwood Parkette (South of Bayly Street, west of Sandy Beach Road) Alex Robertson Community Park (South of Bayly Street, west of Sandy Beach Road) Alwin Tot Lot (South of Kingston Road, west of Brock Road) Amaretto Park Amberlea Park (North of Sheppard Avenue, west of Whites Road) Balsdon Park (South of Bayly Street, east of Liverpool) Beechlawn Park (South of Kingston Road, east of Brock Road) Beverley Morgan Park (Liverpool Road, north of Finch Avenue) Bidwell Tot Lot (South of Bayly Street, east of Whites Road) FACILITIES Updated June 18, 2003 · Greenland · 1 Cricket Pitch · Home Place · Wooden Sculptures · Parking · Greenland · 1 Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) · 1 Creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) · Swings · Seating · 1 Softball diamond · 1 Baseball diamond lighted · 1 Soccer field · 1 Creative play unit · 1 Ball hockey rink · 1 Basketball net · 1 Outdoor skating rink · Washroom facility (port-a-potty) · 1 Softball diamond · 1 Creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) · Swings · 1 Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) · 1 Creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) · Swings · 1 Softballdiamond · 4 Soccer fields · 1 Soccer field lighted · 1 Track · 1 Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) · Swings · 1 Creative play unit (for 2-5 year 01ds) Page 1 of 8 07 ,. 072 City of Pickering - Sport Fields and Playgrounds Page 2 of 8 Bonita Park Brockridge Park (Northwest corner of Brock Road at Finch Avenue) Brockridge Tot Lot Brougham Park (Don Beer Memorial Park) Highway 7 east of Brock Road Bruce Hanscombe Memorial Park (Breezy Drive north of Oklahoma Drive) Centennial Park (Brock Road, south of 3rd Concession) Claremont Park (In Claremont, Brock Road south of Central Street) · 1 Creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) · Swings · 1 Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) · Swings · Asphalt walkway · Seating · 2 Mini soccer fields · 2 Baseball fields · 1 Baseball field lighted ' · 1 Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) · 1 Creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) · Washroom Facilities (open during scheduled events) · 1 Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) · Seating · Asphalt walkway, lighted · 1 Softball diamond lighted · 1 Traditional play unit · Swings · I Basketball court · Parking · I Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) · I Creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) · asphalt walkway · seating · I Softball diamond · 1 Softball/Baseball diamond lighted · I Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) · 1 Creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) · Washroom facility (port-a-potty) · Parking · 1 Softball diamond · 1 Softball diamond, lighted · 2 Tennis courts, lighted · 1 Creative play unit (for 2-12 year City of Pickering - Sport Fields and Playgrounds David Farr Memorial Park (Glenanna Road east of Dixie Road) Denmar Park (South of Kingston Road, east of Brock Road) Diana, Princess of Wales Park Behind Pickering Recreation Complex (South of Kingston Road, east of Valley Farm Road) Douglas Park (South of Bayly Street, east of Liverpool Road) Dunmoore Park (South of Bayly Street, east of Whites Road) East Woodlands Park Erin Gate Park olds) · 1 Outdoor skating rink · Washroom facilities · Change rooms · Parking · 1 Softball diamond · 4 Soccer fields · I Soccer field, lighted · 2 creative play units · 4 Tennis courts, lighted · 1 Creative play unit · Swings · Basketball court · 1 Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) · 1 Basketball Court · 1 Ball Hockey Court · 1 Skateboard park · Asphalt walkway · Seating · Parking · 2 Soccer fields · I Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) · I Creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) · asphalt walkway · seating · 1 Softball diamond · 2 softball diamonds lighted · 1 Soccer field lighted · 4 Tennis courts, lighted · 1 Traditional play unit · 1 Creativ, e play unit w/swings · Washroom facilities · Parking · 1 Creative play unit (for2-12 year olds) · Swings · Asphalt walkway · Basketball Court · Parking t Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) Page 3 of 8 073 City of Pickering - Sport Fields and Playgrounds 4 Page 4 of 8 Forestbrook Park (South of Finch Avenue, east of Dixie Road) Frenchman's Bay Ratepayers Park (South of Bayly Street, east of Liverpool Road) Glen Ravine Park (Rotary Tot Lot) Glendale Park Glencjrove Park (North of Kingston Road, east of Liverpool Road) Green River Park Greenwood Park (South of 6th Concession, west of Westney Road) · 1 Creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) · Swings · Seating · Asphalt walkway · 2 Softball diamonds · I Soccer field · 1 Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) · 1 Creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) · 3, bay swing set with 3 belt and 3 tot swings · 1 Creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) · 1 tire swing · Basketball court · 1 Softball diamond · 1 creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) · Swings · 1 Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) · 1 Creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) · Asphalt walkway · Seating · 2 Softball diamonds · 1 Soccer field · 1 Mini Soccer field · 2 Basketball courts · 1 Creative play unit (for 2-12 year olds) 1 Creative play unit (for 2-12 year olds) Parking 1 Softball diamond lighted 1 Traditional play unit · Swings 1 Outdoor skating rink Washroom facilities City of Picketing - Sport Fields and Playgrounds J. McPherson Park (South of Finch Avenue, east of Whites Road) Kinsmen Park (Sandy Beach Road: South of Bayly Street, east of Liverpool Road) Liverpool Road Beachfront Park (South of Bayly Street, on Liverpool Road) Millennium Square The washroom facility will be open from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Monday to Sunday, and operation of the spray pool is subject to appropriate weather conditions. · Change rooms · Parking · 1 Softball diamond · I Soccer field · 1 Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) · 1 Creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) · Swings · Parking · 4 Softball diamonds lighted · 5 Soccer fields · I Soccer field lighted · I Football field lighted · 4 Tennis courts, lighted · I Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) · I Creative play unit (for 5~12 year olds) · Swings · Washroom facility (open during scheduled events) · Concession · Parking · I Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) · I Creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) · I small picnic shelter with Cool topper sails for shade 2 Beach Volleyball courts with nets Page 5 of 8 075 · Parking · Water Splash Pad · Beach access · Waterfront trail Look Out Point Park (South of Bayly Street, · Boardwalk with seating · I Softball diamond · I Creative play unit (for 5-12 year O78 City of Pickering - Sport Fields and Playgrounds east of Whites Road) Lynn Heights Park (West of Dixie, north of Finch) Major Oaks Park (North of Finch Avenue, west of Brock Road) Maple Ridge Park (North of Finch Avenue, west of Liverpool Road) Martin's Tot Lot (South of 3rd Concession at Altona Road) Mitchell Park (South of Bayly Street, east of Liverpool Road) Mulmur Tot Lot (South of Finch Avenue, west of Liverpool Road) Petticoat Creek Conservation Area (Southern terminus of Liverpool Road) Pinegrove Park (Pine Grove Avenue, west of Altona Road) Rosebank Park (Rick Hull Park) South of Highway 401, west of Whites Road olds) Swings I Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) 1 Creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) · 2 Softball diamonds · I Soccer field · I Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) · I Creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) · I Softball diamond · I Soccer field · 2 Tennis courts, lighted · I Creative play unit I Creative play unit · 2 Softball diamonds · I Soccer field · I Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) · I Creative play unit (forS-12 year olds) · Swings · Parking · ;1 Creative play unit (for 2,5 year Olds)~', · 1 Creative play unit (for 5~12 year olds) · Swings;, Visit the TRCA website for details. · I Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) · I Creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) · Asphalt walkway, lighted · Parking · I Softball diamond · 2 Soccer fields · 2 Tennis courts Page 6 of 8 City of Pictcering - Sport Fields and Playgrounds Page 7 of 8 077 Rouge Valley Park (South of Twin Rivers Drive, west of Altona Road) Shadybrook Park (North of Sheppard Avenue, east of Whites Road) · 2 Creative play unit · Basketball court · Parking · 1 Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) · 1 Creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) · Swings · Asphalt walkway, lighted · 1 Softball diamond · 1 Soccer field · 2 Tennis Courts · 1 Creative play unit Shadybrook Tot Lot (North of Sheppard Avenue, east of Whites Road) · 1 Traditional play unit · Swings Southcott Park · 1 Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) · I Creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) · Swings · I Softball diamond · 1 Soccer field · Seating Sparrow Court Park · 1 Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) · Swings · Seating St. Mary's Park (South of Finch Avenue, at Whites Road) Steeple Hill Park (North of Kingston Road, west of Whites Road) · 2 Soccer fields · 2. Creative play units · 1 Track with bleacher seating · 1 Basketball 1/2 court atwest play unit · 1 Full basketball court at east play unit · 1 Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) · 1 Creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) · Swings · 1 Basketballcourt Summer Park (West of Fairport, south of Finch) · 4- Swings Valley View Park · I Creative play unit (for 2-5 year (i, 78 City of Pickering - Sport Fields and Playgrounds Village East Park (West of Brock Road on Pickering Parkway) Westcreek Park Westshore Glen Ravine Parkette (South of Bayly Street, east of Whites Road) Whitevale Park (Whitevale Road, east of Altona Road) Woodsmere Park (Woodsmere Avenue at Rosebank Road) Woodview Park (North of Twyn Rivers Drive on Woodview) ATTAOHME~JT #_ 7 T0 olds) · 1 Creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) · Swings · Seating Asphalt walkway, lighted Basketball court, lighted · Softball diamond · 1 Softball diamond · 1 Soccer field · 2 Tennis courts · 1 Creative play unit · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · I Softball diamond lighted I Creative play unit 1 Scrub diamond 1 Soccer field 1 Creative play unit (for 2-5 year olds) 1 Creative play unit (for 5-12 year olds) Washroom facilities Parking 1 Creative play unit 1 Baseball diamond Swings Asphalt walkway 1 Creative play unit (2-5 year olds) 1 Creative play unit (5-12 year olds) Swings Asphalt walkway Seating Page 8 of 8 THE MEDICAL CENTRE 720 Sheppard Avenue, Suite Picketing, Ontario LZV 1 G5 (905) 420-0647 anuary 21, 2004 ECE VED : (~f,~ CITY 0~- ' PLANNING Re: 2004/05 Budget Inclusion ~ ~;~ ~ PROPOS~ TO P~C~SE PROPERTY ~0~ AS ~JOL/~.~/0~ 2050 D~ ROAD - CITY OF PIC~G ~ D¢~ Mr, B~t~ma, ~s Ie2¢r is to reque~ :formally ~at you ~t¢ into yo~ 2004/05 operating budget pl~, rezone the a~mul~al prop~. ~e pl~ is ~o sub-ffivid~ to cons~ct/'our homes. s~e ofl~d allows Mm to move to British Colmnbia ~ retirement. The City of Picketing has a ,once in a IifetLme" opportunity to purchase this high profile property, and turn it into a beautiSal park that present and future generations living in.our City can. appreciate and enjoy. To date, I have spoken.with Councillors. Holland, MCLean and a she All are in favour and recommended that I make tiffs request. --~ -- ~. t Mun-ay Mawson /~~_ Residence: 1019 Colonial Sa-se% Picketing 905-839-3020 c.¢. Honourable Mayor, Councillors ~d ' e-mail: murray.mawson ~-~web.net ATTACHMENT--;- # ~ TO PROPOSAL TltAT TI-~ CITY OF PICKE~G PURCItASE TIlE PROPERT~ ICNOWN AS 2050 DIXIE ROAD WlTIt T~-I-E INTENT OF CREATING A BEAUTIFUL PARK ADVANTAGES · High profile, well situated to the location. Northwest corner of Dixie · Road (regional road) and Colonial Street (City), 4 way stop signs. .2~'. ~ntly-zoned~ ..AgricUltura'l~h°uld reflect in the purchas~ p-rice,~.. · . . . .,, ..... __ Onee-m-a-hfetzme opportumty as refills disappears m Picketing.. · No need to dig up roads z%r hydro, water and cable connections. N° cutting of curbs Ior dmveways. · ...... · No potential requirement to relocate a fire hydrant,-Canada Post / Superbox and newspaper pads __- .......... . .... -;- [ · Finally, the CiWof Pickering ea~~hts on D~i~¢~ ~R°ad: A~o, ~he Ci~'~d to'se~ri~ of pr0Per~ ~ /~~.%~..~ol0hhl StreetJ Already, the Ci~ cuts grass and ploughs snow on ~eCol~nial Street. · · An oppo~uni~ for Hydro One t0eontribute to th~ par as it is on ~'gd~.~~he way to their transfer station. This financial gesture of goodwill ~ .... ' ' " ~ · ' ~ can help~defra .......... the Pine Creek off sp.fl~/and the tree plantm~= failure hea~ configuration 0f hydro lines and poles tuning both sides of D~ie Road. Good PR. ¢~ f~i~tie_or n; erie p~s residents are good observers as are motorists who stop at the four-way Stop signs. Colonial Street is a direct school route with a crossing guard hired to .help children to cross Dixie Road. The rectangular proper~ can be seen from ail sides. · This park will encourage a greater sense of communi, as~) ~.o. tax-paying neighbours have offered v~r~al support and are willing to ~ ~n a docUment if requested. ~> ~ ~L~ Councilors Holland, McLean and Ashe are favourable to th~o.~ ~ · proposal ..... ' ' // Muddy Mawson resides at t 019 Colonial S~eet. ~d has lived in Picketing since 1970. He is the o;~er of ~ites Road Physiother!py and Spo;~s hajuu Civic, 720 Shepp=d Avenue s~ce it's inception ~ t988. / ~E / I O82 ATTACHUENI' # ~ 3'0 !'~'rTACHMENT O$4 ATTACHMENT RECEIVED CiTY OF PiCKERING PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Harry H. Gerlach 2050 Dixie Rd. N R.R.#2 Pickering, ON LlV2P9 905-831-1039 March 15th 2004. Mr. Perry Korouyenis, Planner 1 City of Picketing Planning & Development Dept. Re: 1. Zoning by-law amendment Application A 25/03 2. Letter of Mrs. Dale Weir 1027 Maury Cres. March 2104 3. Re-appraisal of city owned parkland strip alongside our southern property border. Dear Mr. Korouyenis; I sympathise with Mrs. Weir's concerns and objection to Mr. Mawson's parkland proposal. We too have had first hand experience of having lived adjacent to the city owned parkland for over 20 years. For many years thera were noisy drinking teenagers using abusive language and throwing beer bottles and garbage over our fence, fully aware of disturbing the peace in the area. Attempts to reason with them were met with insults and further abusive language. Police surveillance was scarce and when notified, usually too late to apprehend offenders, When we moved to Pickering in 1978 we had planned this property to become our retirement home since natural beauty and a peaceful quiet was all around us. The parkland strip was the result of development around us in 1984. In spite of the expected negative impact on our privacy we opted to stay and adapt to the change. We refrained from any complaints to the city when the negative impact began to manifest itself. Currently, as a result of my wife's passing a year ago ! wish to join my daughter in British Columbia. ! feel that economic development of our property in compliance with zoning parameters around us and, with buildings of equal or better valueplanned, neighbouring real estate values can be maintained or even increased. ATTACHMENT 08S i therefore request of the Mayor and Council, as well as the economic development manager Ron Taylor, and the planning department to consider the overall plan to be of mutual benefit to both the city and to myself. And in order to render the sale of this preperty attractive to a quality builder I respectfully request that the city refrain from requiring a substantial increase in the appraisal value of the parkland strip adjacent to our property. Thanking you for your consideration. S,nce~ly, /_, ~/_/2 ~ Harry H. G~rlach cc: Mr. Ron Taylor cc: Mayor and Council City of Pickering O86 Mr. & Mrs. G. Weir 1027 Maury Crescent Pickering, Ontario L1X 1P7 'ATTACHMENT~ (/O -TO REPOR'i' # PD /~ -0,~ ...... RECEIVED MAR 0 5 2004 CITY OF PICKERING PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MAR ' § Gl'FY' OF PIGKERINGi PIOKERING, ONTAI~IO March 2, 2004 Mr. Perry Korouyenis, Planner 1, City of Pickering, One The Esplanade, Pickering, Ontario, L1V 6K7. Re: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 25/03 2050 Dixie Road Harry Gerlach Dear Mr. Korouyenis: My husband and I own the property located directly behind Mr. Gerlach's property. It was our intention to attend the public meeting held February 19th, however we were unable to attend due to his mother's sudden passing. Today I had the opportunity to review the minutes of said meeting and, afterwards, I spoke with Mr. Ron Taylor, Economic Development Officer to discuss the raised issue of constructing a park 'on the property. Mr. Taylor suggested that I send a letter stating our objections to this suggestion. As the property owner, most affected by this change, we would like to go on record that we object to the construction of a park on the property. We were aware, at the time we purchased our property, that the time would come when additional homes could be built behind us, however never to our knowledge was the property considered or zoned for parkland. Had it been, we definitely would not have purchased our property, having backed onto parkland in the past. We know first hand the negative impact a park can have backing onto a residential property. Garbage thrown over the fence, kids climbing the fence ,causing damage to our property, as well as elevated noise levels and the infringement on our privacy. We do not want to appear unreasonable regarding this matter, and we wiSh Mr. Gerlach only the best, however we feel that when the time comes to sell our home, it will be more attractive to a potential buyer to have other homes, of the same caliber, behind our property. We would like to thank you for taking the time to consider our opinions. Yours very truly, Dale & Gary Weir. cc: Mr. Ron Taylor The Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department 1615 DUNDAS ST. E. 4TM FLOOR, LANG TOWER WEST BUILDING PO BOX '623 WHITBY ON L1N 6A3 CANADA 905-728-7731 Fax: 905-436-6612 Email: planning@ region.durham.on.ca www, region.durham,on.ca ,.L. Georgieff, MCIP, RPP Commissioner of Planning ",Ser~i~e Excellence fo~,,~ Commui~ities" February 12, 2004 Perry Korouyenis, Planner I Planning & Development Department One the Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 RECE. tV ED O87 FEB ~ 7 200/, ITY OF pICKERING ~,~.NIN~ & DF--VEL.O-pMEN'lr Dear Mr. Korouyenis: Re: Zoning Amendment Application A 25~03 Applicant: Harry Gerlach Location: Part of Lot 25, Concession 2 Municipality: City of Pickering We have reviewed this application and the folloWing comments are offered with respect to the Durham Regional Official Plan, the proposed method of servicing, and the delegated provincial plan review' responsibilities. The application proposes to rezone the subject property to permit the development of 4 residential lots with minimum lot frontages of 13.5 metres. Durham Reqional Official Plan The subject lands are designated "Living Area" in the Durham Regional Official Plan. Lands within this designation are intended predominantly for housing purposes. The proposed amendment is. permitted by the policies of the Durham Regional OffiCial Plan. Municipal Servicing Municipal water supply and sanitary sewer service are available to the subject lands. Regional requirements concerning the.provision of Regional services, financial and otherwise, associated with the development of the property may be addressed.through the related land division process. Provincial Plan Review Responsibilities The application has been screened in accordance with the provincial plan review responsibilities. The subject lands are adjacent to Dixie Road, which is designated a Type-B arterial road in the Durham 100% Post Consumer 8 Page 2 Regional Official Plan'. A Noise Study will be required to address the impact of' road noise on the proposed residential lots. This .study may be submitted for Regional review through the related land division process. No further provincial interests are affected by the proposal. If you have any questions or require additional information, please call mtg. Yours'truly, Ray Davies, Planner Current Operations Branch cc. Pete Castellan, Durham Region Works Department R:\rd',z.o ning",pic ked n g a25-03.~oc PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM February 20, 2004 To: From: Subject: Perry Korouyenis Planner I Robert Starr Supervisor, Development Control Zoning By-law Amendment Application A25/03 Harry Gerlach - Dixie Road and Colonial Street (N.W. Corner) - City of Pickering We have reviewed the above-noted application and provide the following comments: 1) A road widening on Dixie Road across the frontage of this' site will be required. The width of the widening will be 3.45 m. A 0.30 m reserve will be contained within this widening. 2) As this rezoning is not anticipated to require application for draft plan of subdivision, the rezoning should be conditional on the applicant entering into a development agreement with the City. This agreement will need to address, but not be limited to, coordination of development with Block 114, Plan 40M-1350 (City property), removal and/or relocation of existing services within the lands and Block 114, Plan 40M-1350 (both underground and above ground), removal of existing access on Dixie Road and placement of a permanent concrete sidewalk (including connections to the existing sidewalk) within the road widening, restoration of the Dixie Road boulevard, fencing, lot grading/drainage, driveways, boulevard trees, utility installation and/or relocation, storm sewer service connections, easements, road restoration, engineering plans, inspection fees, securities. RS:bg Robert Starr Copy: Coordinator, Development Approvals VERIDIAN CONNECTIONS DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW ~_PROjECT NAME: AD,DRESS/PLAN: larry Gerlach N/W corner of Dixie Road and Colonial Street ,..] MUNICIPALITY: Picketing SUBMISSION DATE: February 2, 2004 Electric Service i~ available on the road allowance(s) touching this property. Seducing ,~ill be from Colonial SI.feet. '1'he following standard fixed fee costs will apply (all figares ar~e approsimatc): Service Connection Fcc $130.00 per unit Tt~e Applicant must make dkert application to ~he Corporation to ol>tahz specific approval of thc electrical service ar,angements and ~elatcd work fo~ thi~ pmiect, The applicant is cautioned that tenders, coat, act.% or work initiated prior to obtaining sp~dfic approval will be ~ubiect to change. A Sevvicing Agreetne~,t must be signed with the Corporation in o,dee to obtain servicing for this site. All work from the public road allowance to tim se,vice entrance and the metering arrangemer, ts must comply' with the Corporation's ,equirements arid specifications, Prior to obtaining a build/ng permit, t. he _Applicant shall, by agreement, confirm acceptance of the terms and co:~ditioa~ of providing electrical service. \Y/l%ere cranes or ,narcrial handling equipment or workers mast work h~ pmxhnity to cxisth~g o~rerhrad wires, with the capability of contact ox corning witlxin the llmim of approach, thc developer/builder shall pay all costs for the temporary relocation, burial, o~ protection of the x~ires, or other action deemed necessary by Veridian to pm~ide for worker safety mxd the security of the electrical uystem. Landscaping, specifically tree~ and shrubs, should be relocated away from the Corporation's transformer to avoid interference with eqnipment access, Will .or attend scheduled City of Picketing DART Meeting for fl~i~ development. Vcddian Connections ha~ no objection to the proposed development. Please forward a copy of submlusion civil de,;ga so that Veddian Connections may prepare an electrical design and m Offer to 8ezwice. Technical l*,eptesentative - Fred Raininger Telephone 427-9870 Ext. 3255 ATTACHMEI~T # /~ 1'0 REFORT # PD /~, -o~ _ OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT MUNICIPAL PROPERTY & ENGINEERING DIVISION MEMORANDUM March 9, 2004 To: From: Subject: Perry Korouyenis Planner 1 Richard W. Holborn Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering Zoning By-law Amendment Application (A25/03) -Harry Gerlach -North-west corner of Dixie Road and Colonial Street The Municipal Property & Engineering Division is in receipt of the above noted zoning application to permit four residential lots within minimum lot frontages of 13.5 metres. This Division provides the following comments. The owner of northerly abutting lands, known as South Part of Lot 25, Concession 2 (Assessment Roll # 010-018-02900) must provide the proper road widening for Dixie Road. The City property has been landscaped with many trees that are mature and of value. These trees would have to be relocated to other City lands using a tree spade. The cost to relocate should come from the proceeds of the sale of City lands or be a requirement of zoning. The Colonial Street frontage has many above grOund utilities and street furniture that would encumber lot frontage and driveway location. The developer should be made aware that it is their responsibility to relocate them. Creating 3 lots on Colonial Street would result in a lot depth of only 20 metres on Dixie Road. Planning and Development should comment on the viability and conformity of the lotting proposal. Will the existing lot on Dixie Road revert to a driveway on Colonial Street. Driveway from both streets is not allowed. ~'ard H(~lb/C'n ' RH:ds Attachments Copy: Director, Operations & Emergency Se~ices · I:~SITEP~N~25-03.DOCMarch 04 O92 ATTACHMENT REPOR1 i PD' (b-Oq ,, OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT MUNICIPAL PROPERTY & ENGINEERING DIVISION MEMORANDUM March 24, 2004 To: From: Subject: Perry Korouyenis Planner 1 Richard W. Holborn, P. Eng. Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering Zoning By-law Amendment Application A25/03 - Harry Gerlach - 2050 Dixie Road - South Part of Lot 25, Concession 2 I have read the minutes from the Statutory Public Information Meeting held February 19, 2004 regarding the above noted application. Three residents on Colonial Street suggested that the City purchase the private lands and develop a park in conjunction with the City owned lands. Please be advised that the Municipal Property & Engineering Division has considered this opportunity and has determined that another neighbourhood park in the vicinity would not be beneficial and is cost prohibitive. Currently, there are three parks (Lynn Heights, Forestbrook and Maple Ridge) that are in the neighbourhood, and this is sufficient. Dixie Road is a Class "C" Arterial Road and Colonial Street is a residential collector road and a main road into and out of the subdivision to the west. Developing a park at the corner would create more of a traffic impact and be more of a pedestrian safety concern than the development of four residential lots. At this time, it is not economically feasible for the City to purchase four potential lots and a house to be demolished as well as incur costs to develop a park, or to purchase three vacant lots and develop a park between existing residential homes. This has been discussed with the Director, Operations & Emergency Services who concurs that the purchase of the land and development of a park is not recommended. ~hard Hol~rn ' RH:ds : Copy: Director, Operations & Emergency Se~ices I:XSITEP~N~5-03.DOCMarch 04 RECOMMENDATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That Report CS 05-04 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer concerning Confirmation of Comprehensive Crime Insurance for 2004, be received and forwarded to Council for information. ¢' 94 PICKERING REPORT TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Report Number: CS 05-04 Date: March 26, 2004 From: Gillis A. Paterson Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer Subject: Confirmation of Comprehensive Crime Insurance for 2004 Recommendation: 1. It is recommended that Report CS 05-04 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be received and forwarded to Council for information. Executive Summary: Not applicable Financial Implications: The purchase of Comprehensive Crime Insurance is included in the City's Annual Current Budget. Background: Under the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, as amended, it is directed that the following information be reported to Council. Section 287 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, as amended, states in part: Bonding requirement. - ./l municipality may require its treasurer, deputy treasurer and any other person designated by the municipality, as a condition of acting or continuing to act on behalf of the municipality, (a) to be bonded in the manner and to the extent designated by the municipality and (b) to provide the municipality with proof of the designated bonding at the times and in the manner the municipality requires. Interpretation. -For the purposes of subsection (l), a person is bonded if there exists a bond, policy or guarantee contract which protects the municipality in the manner and to the extent designated by the municipality if the person does not faithfully perform his or her duties. Report CS 05-04 Comprehensive Crime Insurance for 2004 Date: March 26, 2004 Page 2 c, 95 (3) Proof of bonding. - The council of a municipality shall require proof of the designated bonding to be produced for all persons who are required to be bonded under this section, (a) at a council meeting at least once each calendar year; and (b) with respect to a person who is newly appointed, at the first council meeting following the appointment. (4) Costs. - The municipality shall pay the costs of the required bonding out of its general fund. Other entities. - This section applies with necessary modifications to a local board and a board, body or local authority established or exercising any power or authority with respect to municipal affairs under any Act in unorganized territory, other than a school board." The policy covers all employees, elected officials and Council appointees of the City of Pickering and the Public Library Board to the limits indicated below. The coverage includes bond, burglary, monetary loss, money orders and depositors forgery. This bond insures the loss of money, securities and other property sustained through the fraudulent or dishonest acts of any of the City's employees, members of Council, Members of all Boards, Commissions and Committees appointed by and under the jurisdiction of Council. · Commercial blanket bond, including money orders, counterfeit paper, currency and depositors forgery - $2,000,000 limit · Broad form money and securities - $100,000 limit · Excess coverage on securities - $100,000 · Broad form money and securities insures the loss of monies and securities sustained by the City by the actual destruction, disappearance or wrongful abstraction thereof. In addition, the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Manager, Accounting Services and Manager, Finance & Taxation, when acting with respect to any agency or board are bonded in the same amount and manner as when acting in the capacity of officers of the City of Pickering. This report confirms that the above mentioned coverage with a limit of $2,000,000.00 is currently in place with The Guarantee Company of North America and Lombard General Insurance Company of Canada for the period July 1, 2003 to July 1, 2004, inclusive at a premium of $5,145.00 plus PST of $411.60 for a total of $5,556.60. The terms, conditions and premiums are unchanged from 2003. Report CS 05-04 Comprehensive Crime Insurance for 2004 Date: March 26, 2004 Page 3 Attachments: Not applicable Prepared By: Approved / Endorsed By: Sarah Kibble Financial Analyst Gillis A. Paterson Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer GAP:sk Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Th~ ~.~ 3.' ~n, '~ief Adm~~. 097 RECOMMENDATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY 1. That Report CS 07-04 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer concerning Cash Position Report as at December 31, 2003, be received for information. PICKERING REPORT TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Report Number: CS 07-04 Date: March 31,2004 From: Gillis A. Paterson Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer Subject: Cash Position Report as at December 31, 2003 Recommendation: It is recommended that Report CS 07-04 from the Director, Treasurer be received for information. Corporate Services & Executive Summary: The attached schedules provide the City of Pickering's cash position, continuity of taxes receivable, outstanding investments, development charges collected and other development contribution information for the three months ended December 31,2003. Financial Implications: The cash position of the Corporation for three months ended December 31, 2003 was a net decrease in cash of $2,047,122 to $4,316,894. Sources of Funds totalled $48,553,229 and Use of Funds totalled $50,600,351. Background: The discussion below describes the purpose and the information contained in each of the attached schedules. Statement of Cash Position: Attachment 1 reflects the sources and uses of funds for the final quarter of 2003. Subcategories have been identified to highlight those cash transactions that are significant in nature or large dollar value transactions for the City of Pickering. Continuity of Taxes Receivable: Attachment 2 summarizes the tax related transactions from October 1 to December 31,2003 and provides the outstanding taxes receivable as at December 31, 2003. This balance represents all three levels of taxes billed, such as City, Region and School Boards. Outstandinq Investments: investments for both the December 31, 2003. Attachment 3 reflects the short-term and long-term Current Fund and the Reserve Funds outstanding as at Report CS 07-04 Subject: Cash Position Report as at December 31, 2003 Date: March 31,2004 Page 2 099 Development Charqes Collected: Attachment 4 indicates the total development charges for the City, Region and School Boards, as the City is responsible for collecting development charges on behalf of all levels of government. The total amount collected of $2,085,582 agrees with the balance indicated under Sources of Funds on Attachment 1. However the remittance of development charges to the Region and School Boards indicated under the Use of Funds is different than the total collected on Attachment 4. This variance is a result of timing differences because payments to the Region and School Boards are due 25 days following the month collected. Other Development Contributions: Attachment 5 is provided to show other significant development contributions that have been received. Attachments: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Statement of Cash Position Continuity of Taxes Receivable Outstanding Investments Statement of Development Charges Collected Other Development Contributions City Portion of Development Charges Collected 2002-2003 Building Permits Issued 2000-2003 City Portion of Development Charges Collected 1991-2003 Prepared By: Approved / Endorsed By: Audit Analyst Gillis A. Paterson Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer Attachments Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City C~cil T~o"r~a~s-J. d~inn, (~ief Admin-'l~t '~.tive i00 ATTACHMENT# TO REPORT #, ~-~ 6!' ~ ~' City of Pickering Cash Position Statement for three months ending December 31, 2003 December, 2003 Sources of Funds: Accounts Receivable collected $ 403,527 Development charges collected 2,085,582 Operating 14,797,486 Grants-in-lieu: Federal 328,108 Provincial 1,060,953 Ontario enterprises 5,711,691 Municipal enterprises 523,840 Linear Properties Federal specific grants Ontario specific grants 127,060 Interest Income 246,751 Sale of land Tax payments received 23,268,231 POA Revenue Total $ 48,553,229 Use of Funds: Operating and Capital Expenditures $ 26,536,171 Payroll 6,048,962 Region Levy 6,093,221 Regional portion of Dev. Charges 741,151 School Board Levies 9,598,162 School Board portion of Dev. Charges 326,725 APTA Funding 1,255,959 Total $ 50,600,351 Net Cash Increase (Decrease) $ (2,047,122) FINANCIAL POSITION Bank Balance Net Cash Bank Balance Oct. 1, 2003 Provided (Used) Dec. 31, 2003 Current Fund $ 6,364,016 $ (2,047,122) $ 4,316,894 TOTAL $ 6,364,016 $ (2,047,122) $ 4,316,894 Note: Includes City, Region and School Boards Cash Position final quarter 2003.xlsNET CHANGES !03 ATTACHMENT#..,, ~ TO REPORT~._~_ E I- Z 0 0 0 Z ATTACHMENT #,_.,~__TO REPOi~T #~ 7 -~ ~, City of Pickering Other Development Contributions For three months ending December 31, 2003 CONTRIBUTIONS: Cash - In - Lieu of Parkland TOTAL CASH-IN-LIEU OF PARKLAND $22,400 $22,400 Cash Position final quarter 2003.xlsOther Dev. Contrbtns x'"rTACHMENT #._-~TO REPORT #~- 0 ~ o U-- %'- ~,3 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ 0 ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ ~ 0 ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ .9 z 0 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ o ~ ~ Z m~ ~ ~o ~ o~i o~ ~ m-- o ~ C C ~ ~ ~ 0 B~o ~ ~ '- ~ 0 o w '~ E '~ E Q) 0 · 0 i01 0 0 t- t- t~ ~0 > 0 0 '~ E · 0 0 0 t- R 00000000 00000000 0000~000 00~0~ 00000000 O0 00~ ,~zz~¥z~, 0000000 0000000 0000000 0000000 ddddddd ~00~00 ~gz z 0000000 000~00 000~00 000~00 ~000~0 0000000 w 0 O~m -- 0 oo~zo< oo .~ o z ~; ~F, ooo0o W IJJ LIJ rfl W W W goozozzz ,... 0000 ZZZZZZZ °I E 0 0 c- ATTACHMENT #_.~TO RE POP, T #~-~ ~/ ! 05 ATTACHMENT #-.~TO REPORT #,.~5,,.'7.O ~ o~ RECOMMENDATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY 1. That Report OES 13-04 regarding the Fire Alarm Systems Upgrade at the Pickering Recreation Complex, be received; and 2. That Quotation Q-18-2003 submitted by Siemens Building Technologies for the replacement of the existing fire alarm system with a two stage fully addressable fire alarm system in the amount of $90,118.0 plus GST, be accepted; and That the total gross project cost $104,451.26 and a net project cost of $97,618.00 including quotation amount and other project costs identified in the report, be approved; and 4. That staff at the City of Pickering be given the authority to give effect thereto. PICKERING REPORT TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Report Number: OES 13-04 Date: March 25, 2004 !9.q From: Stephen Reynolds Division Head, Culture & Recreation Subject: Quotation No. Q-18-2003 - Quotation for Fire Alarm Systems Upgrade- Pickering Recreation Complex - File: CO3000 Recommendation: That Report OES 13-04 regarding the Fire Alarm Systems Upgrade at the Pickering Recreation Complex be received and that: Quotation No. Q-18-2003 submitted by Siemens Building Technologies for the replacement of the existing fire alarm system with a two stage fully addressable fire alarm system in the amount of $90,118.00 plus GST be accepted; The total gross project cost $104,451.26 and a net project cost of $97,618.00 including quotation amount and other project costs identified in the report, be approved; 4. Staff at the City of Pickering be given the authority to give effect thereto. Executive Summary: City Council approved funds in the 2003 Capital Budget for the replacement of the fire alarm panel at the Pickering Recreation Complex. The detailed design and development of project specifications was completed in December 2003. Quotations have been received and reviewed for the supply and installation of a new fire alarm panel and upgrades to the system. The new system will bring the Recreation Complex into compliance with current regulations and fire codes to ensure public safety. The City of Pickering Fire Services Division recommends the installation of a fully addressable two stage fire alarm system for the Pickering Recreation Complex. The Manager, Supply & Services, the Director, Operations & Emergency Services and the Division Head, Culture & Recreation recommend acceptance of the Iow quotation submitted by Siemens Building Technologies. This will include basic work and option B, a fully addressable, two-stage system as recommended by the City Fire Prevention Staff and option C, five year annual maintenance testing. Report OES 13-04 Subject: Quotation No. Q-18-2003 - Quotation for Fire Alarm Systems Upgrade Date: March 25,2004 Page 2 Financial Implications: 1. Quotation Amount Q-18-2003 - Quotation for Fire Alarm Systems Upgrades Part A - Basic Work Part B - Option B Part B - Option C Subtotal G.S.T. G.S.T. Rebate Total Amount $71,979.00 6,219.00 11,920.00 $90,118.00 6,308.26 (6,308.26 $90,118.00 2. APPROVED SOURCE OF FUNDS 2003 Capital Budget - Current Levy (carry forward account) Future Years: 2004-2008 Current Budget (five year annual maintenance testing costs payable over five years) Account 3263-0999 2731-2481 Project Code 03-2731-005-08 Total Approved Funds Amount $8O,O0O.00 $11,920.00 $91,920.00 o Estimated Project Costing Summary Q-18-2003 Quotation for Fire Alarm System Upgrades and Five Year Annual Maintenance Testing Consulting Fees Subtotal G.S.T. Total Gross Project Cost G.S.T. Rebate Total Net Project Cost $ 90,118.00 7,500.00 $97,618.00 6,833.26 $104,451.26 (6,833.26 $ 97,618.00 CORP0227-07/01 Report OES 13-04 Subject: Quotation No. Q-18-2003 - Quotation for Fire Alarm Systems Upgrade Date: March 25, 2004 Page 3 J. i1 Project Costs (over) Approved Funds ($5,698.00) The Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer has reviewed the budgetary implications and the financing of the expenditures contained in this report and concurs. The overexpenditure of $5,698.00 will be financed from the 2004 current budget. Background: Bids for Quotation No. Q-18-2003 were received on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at 12:00 pm. Twelve (12) companies were invited to participate on December 17, 2003 via facsimile of which seven (7) attended the mandatory site visit and four (4) have responded by the closing deadline noted above. A copy of the summary showing a comparison of pricing completed by Supply & Services is attached. The City's Fire Services Division (Fire Prevention) recommends the installation of a fully addressable two stage fire alarm system for the Recreation Complex. This type of system is most appropriate for buildings with large occupant loads with persons generally unfamiliar with the building. This system also has the ability to be expandable. History has demonstrated that a number of changes have taken place within the building and any future changes can be accommodated by the fire alarm system saving any associated costs that are inherent with the existing system. In a two stage system, an alert signal is sounded upon the activation of an alarm to alert trained personnel to take action before the evacuation procedure is initiated. The second stage of the alarm may be initiated by use of a general alarm circuit through the use of a key in a manual pull station. The most common signal for the alert is a slow temporal rate of 20 strokes per minute and a high rate or continuous signal for the evacuation alarm signal. Alert and alarm signals may use the same audible devices. In a single stage system, the alarm or evacuation signal is sounded immediately upon receipt of an alarm, and generally sounds all audible signals continuously and operates all visual signals throughout the .building. The Iow bidder for Part A and Part B Options (B&C) is Siemens Building Technologies Ltd. Siemens Building Technologies Ltd. have not performed previous work for the City of Pickering but references have been checked and are determined to be satisfactory. A credit reference check with Dun & Bradstreet has also been completed and is also determined to be satisfactory. Leber Rubes, Fire Protection and Building Code Consulting Engineers have confirmed Siemens Building Technology Ltd. have met the quotation requirements and is qualified to undertake this project. Leber Rubes identified the replacement of the existing fire CORP0227-07/01 Report OES 13-04 Subject: Quotation No. Q-18-2003 - Quotation for Fire Alarm Systems Upgrade Date: March 25, 2004 Page 4 alarm system with a two stage fully addressable fire alarm system along with Part A - Basic Work and the five year annual maintenance testing cost showing Siemen Building Technologies to be the lowest bid and to be the best choice. While included in the total project cost the annual maintenance testing cost will be charged to the respective current operating budget over the next five years starting in 2004. The Health & Safety Policy, to be used by this company, Certificate of Clearance issued by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and WSIB Cost and Frequency Record dated March 3, 2004 have all been reviewed by the Coordinator, Health & Safety, Human Resources and are deemed to be acceptable. Upon careful examination of all quotations received and relevant documents received (Healthy & Policy, WSIB Cost and Frequency Record, WSIB Clearance Certificate and Certificate of Insurance), the Manager, Supply & Services, the Director, Operations & Emergency Services and the Division Head, Culture & Recreation recommend the acceptance of the Iow bid submitted by Siemens Building Technologies Ltd. in the amount of $90,118.00 (G.S.T. extra) and that the total net project cost of $97,618.00 be approved. This report has been prepared in conjunction with the Manager, Supply & Services who concurs with the foregoing. Attachments: Supply & Services Memorandum dated February 3, 2004 with pricing summary Letters from Leber Rubes dated February 13, 2004 and March 1,2004 Site Map Prepared By: Supervisor, Facilities Operations Approved / Endorsed By: Director, Operations & Emergency Services CORP0227-07/01 Report OES 13-04 Subject: Quotation No. Q-18-2003 - Quotation for Fire Alarm Systems Upgrade Date: March 25, 2004 Page 5 !13 Vera A Felgemacher Manager, Supply & Services Step h e..n..__Re~n old s Division I--I-~ad, Culture & Recreation SR:Ig Attachments Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Funding Approved: Gillis A. Paterson Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Thom~'s J. Qu~nr~Ch~ef/~m~ms~ Officer , CORP0227-07/01 !14 February 3, 2004 CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM To: From: Steve Reynolds Division Head, Culture & Recreation Len Hunter Supervisor, Facility Operations Barbara Tran Buyer Subject: Quotation No. Q- 18- 2003 Quotation For Fire Alarm Systems Upgrade - PRC CLOSING: Tuesday, January 20, 2004, 12:00 Noon Quotations have been received for the above project. Twelve (12) companies were invited to participate on December 17 via facsimile, of which seven (7) attended the mandatory site visit and four (4) have responded by the closing deadline noted above. Copies are attached. Quotations shall be irrevocable for 60 days after the official closing date and time. Be mindful of this timing. Pursuant to Supplementary Standard Conditions Item 10, the following documents will be requested of the Iow bidder for your review during the evaluation stage of this quotation call: (a) a copy of the Health & Safety Policy to be used on this project; (b) a copy of the current Cost and Frequency Report issued by Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (in lieu of the Cost and Frequency document, a copy of the current CAD 7, NEER, or MAP reports may be submitted); (c) a copy of the current Certificate of Clearance issued by Workplace Safety & Insurance Board; (d) the City's certificate of insurance shall be completed by the bidder's agent, broker or insurer; o'4 ~ .... ~' ~ '' ' ' ~ F February 3,2004 Steve Reynolds ¢~¢ 2- o(" '2 Page2 !15 In the absence of the Safety & Training Co-ordinator, the Manager, Human Resources will review the documents and advise of their acceptability as related to the City's health and safety requirements. A copy will be provided to you for your consideration as well. The Purchasing Analyst will undertake credit reference check with Dun & Bradstreet for the Iow bidder and advise you of the summary, for your consideration in this review. A comparison of pricing is shown on the attached summary. Continue to utilize the services of Rex Heath, Fire Services as required. During your review, remember that an award exceeding $75,000 is subject to Council approval. The Iow bidder for Part A + Part B Options (A+B+C) is Siemens Building Technologies, Ltd. However, you require a subjective review of the project and all pricing areas for each bidder partic~iarly-in the areas Of uni~ Price Breakdown £ Newsystem De~icesl once you have determined which items are required, each quotation is to be compared equally and a summary of pricing prepared to conclude who the Iow bidder is. We require this conclusion as soon as possible in order that we can proceed to ask for Health & Safety documentation from the Iow bidder and undertake their credit reference check. Include the following items in your report to Council should the award be in excess of $75,000 or in your response memo to Supply & Services if the award is under $75,000 (a) any past work experience with the Iow bidder, including work location; (b) if no past work experience with Iow bidder, if references are satisfactory; (c) the appropriate account number(s) to which this work is to be charged; (d) the budget amount(s) assigned thereto; (e) related departmental approvals; (f) Treasurer's approvalof funding; (g) any reason(s) why the Iow bid is not acceptable, if applicable; and (h) related comments specific to the project. If you are providing Leber Rubes with any of the information enclosed herein, please ensure costs are not disclosed to enquiring bidders. Bidders will be advised of the outcome once approval has been given to accept a quotation. Should Leber Rubes discover an inconsistency in the quotations during their review, they should contact the City as soon as possible. If you require further information, please feel free to contact me. /bt Attachments Barbara Tran Summary Q - 18 - 2003 - Fire/tlai~ System Upgrade - PRC GST Extra .Siemens Buildin,q_~!Com-plex Systems Simplex Grinnel Vipond inc Technolo,q es Ltd 3,630 1,500 7,000 18,000 1,477 1,750 2,860 8,200 9,486 14,500 15,200 34,688 45,010 40,000 36,072 35,373 12,376 6,700 ,~0,500 10,847 71,979 54,450 ?~,632 107,~09 3,275 7,000 5,170 8,563 2,300 - 2,288 4,094 2,400 2,450 2;475- 4,342 2,640 2~500 2,574 4~429 2~640 93,393 98,867 114,347 147,358 242 160 250 165 225 80 210 158 121 80 70 50 60 30 135 105 140 100 85 60 ~5 30 170 128 ~62 120 100 70 ~90 70 210 158 300 200 150 120 340 80 350 265 182 120 120 70 175 25 275 205 280 190 160 125 330 76 365 275 678 450 325 250 670 90 515 385 242 160 160 125 300 70 350 265 242 160 175 140 150 30 340 255 267 180 175 140 205 40 330 250 315 210 195 160 160 40 350 265 146 100 110 79 175 28 285 215 162 120 175 140 175 30 300 225 255 170 200 155 195 50 335 250 Sub Total - Unit Price Breakdown 3,992 2,670 2,575 1,949 3,635 645 4,745 3,574 Alarmstat Fire & Security System Brampton Fire & Security System Unable to bid Unable to bid By: L~ 117 9',bruary 13 2004 FA.X/EMAIL Len Hunter Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade Picketing, ON , LI¥ 6K7 Dear Mr. Hunter, Tender Review and Recommendation for Fire Alarm Retrofit for Picketing Recreation Complex Our Project No, 2002-155 The tendering proc. ess for the retrofit of the fire alarm system at the Pickering P~ecreation Complex has been completed. This document will provide a review of the process and the results for t_he selection of' a contractor. The contractors were Com-Plex Systems Ltd., Siemens ]3uilding Technologies, SimplexGrinnell, and Vipond Inc. Background A quick review of the quotation documents will help the client to understand 'the PartA and Part B breakdown prices. The Part A - ]3asic Work is for the replacement of the e×i~ting fire alarm system with a single stage partially ad.dressable fire alarm system. The Part B - Options, Option A shows, thc cost for the replacem~t ol'the ex/sting fire alarm system with a't~vo stage partially addressable fire alarm system, Option ]3 shows the cost for the replacement of the existing fire alarm system widl a t~vo stage fully addressabl¢ fire alarm system and Option C shows thc annual maintenance testing (as per ULC/$536) costs over a five year period. The 'Ur,Jr P:ice Breakdown - New S)~tem Devices' on page FQ-4 are the unit costs ~at ere used i.f there is a need to add or delste a device(s) from the oHginai design. For ex~nple, ~fthe client during the~n ~r~ deem. co. to rn:d':e ;,t~acturat. ch~.n,,e~:, ~ to the P~ckcring~ Recreatirm Centre building ~, ' ~ z4.~rm :'c[rofit pr:~cct, LcM<r ?,abes would :.~dv~:;c thc clhmt how the s[ruc~'ural cM~.'~ gc might have d<:toc/or needs to be ~.d. ded duc to the St~dctm'ai changes and that these devices be installed by C~e 2300 YOI'qGE STREET, SUITE 2t00, P,O. BOX 2372, TORONTO, CANADA M4P 1Eq, TEL: (4161 5'[5-9:J31 FAX: (416) 5!5-1640 !72B=m~,,. ~,* :'~i"T_ ~_ ~VD.,SUiTE-~-,?~E O'~&WA.,CANADA KIG3V4, TEL;{6i3t2¢7'i313 FAX:Ifi~3}2~7-1315 !18 contractor (as a~n extra to thc job) while they are on site. Thc contractor's unit costs would bc used to determine the extra cost to add these devices. The design .~uhmitted by Lcb=r Pubes for the tender package is complete and it is not expected that thc addition/deletion will be needed during this project Contractor Price Comparisons The tenders w~'c received and reviewed for content and compliance with the tender requirements to confirm the validity of' the tenders. The following provides a review o£the tenders for the in;tallation .of' the equipment and in¢Imies a recommendation on the selection o f the contractor. The Com-Plex Systems bid for tm ONh"X N'FS-3030 system is the least expensive for Part A - Basic Work, OptiOn A together with Parr A, and Option C - mmual maintenance prices. ~e SicmensBuitding Technologies-bid fortheir M]G, system is.th~ second ~s_t_.f_oAP~r!A, 'Ihey have the lowest price for Option B, the replacement of the existing fire alarm s)stcm with a two stage fully addressable fire alarm 'system, together with Pm[ A. Thc SimplexG'rinnell bid For their 4100U system is tine second lowest for Part A. Howeve,, their annual maintenance prices (Option C) are more than two times higher than thc other bids. Whether or not Option C is addzd to th~s contract or becomes part of a separate contract, the annual maintenance amounts hax, e an impact over the next five years. The overall Vipond bid for an ONYX NFS-3030 system was high relative to the other eonWactors. Comparison of the sub-totals for Part A and Part B - Options A & B, on the attached chart, indicates that their pricing is at. least 1.5 times higher than any of the other bid sub-totals. Recommendation Part A - Basic Work Review of the Basic Work, without any of the options, shows Com-Plex Systems Ltd. to be the lowest bid ($64,450) and they ~emai.n the lowest bid if you add Option C, the five year annual mainrernnce testing cost ($76,367). Part B - Option A Review of the option for the replacement of thc existing ire alarm system with a two stage partially addressable fire alarm system, along with Part A - Basic Wor;q shows Com-Plex Ssatems Ll-d. to be the lowest bid ($71 450) axqd they remain thc lowest bid if you add Option C, the five >.'ear annual maintenance testing cost 6-5 3e 119 Technologies to be the lowest bid ($78',198) and they remain the lowest bid if you add Option C, the five year annual maintenance testing oust ($90,118). Al} f'our contractors are quite familiar with fire atann syS'tem installations. However, both Corn- Pl:x Systems Ltd. and Vipond are dis~buters of the Notifier product and, tmlike Siemeas Building Tectmok>gies and SimplexGrinnell who are manufacturers of their own products, they might not be capable of ensuring parts and support in the future. The loss'est bid for the basic work ,,vas received from Com-Ptcx Systems Ltd. which appears to be realistic and is generally consistent with the pre-design construction baclget forecasts. In our estimation, they should be. ,onsidered as the cnntractor for this projeet if the client should choose thc replacement of the exi sting fire alarm system with a single stage partially a.ddressable fire alan~ system. On the other hand, if the client should ch°ose the replac~'ment of the ex/sting fire alarm system with a two atage fully addressa/ble £~re alarm system ('Option B), Siemens Building Technologies would be the best choice. .~m itemized breakdown of the Part A amt Part B costs are provided on the attached, chart. We trust you will find this recommendation acceptable. If'you should require an), additional information or ffurther detail, please do not hesitate to call. Best Regards, Dana ~onsberger encl; Bid Comparison Char~ L, F~ '..JO By: L; March 1, 2004 FAX Len Hunter Picketing Civic Complex One Thc Esplanade Picketing, ON , L1V 6K7 Dear Mr. Hunter, Tender l~ecormxxendatioa £or Fire Alarm Retrofit for Picketing Recreation Complex Our Project No. 2002-155 Based on the tender review and recommendation letter dated February 13, 2004, Leber Rubes recommends thal the client proceed w/th Option B, a two stage fully addressable fh-e alarm system. The Pickering Recreation Complex should be treated as a ~,o stage system since it is easier to investigate a fire alarn~ prior to the evacuation of the building. This initial investigation time will also prevent building evacuations whenever there are malicious alarms (when someone operates a manual pall station in order to evacuate the building as part of a prank, otc). A two stage fully addressable system will. meet the current building needs from an operational standpoint. This option will also ensure that the client has a fire alarm system with current technology which will allow for future additions and upgrades to the 'fire alarm system. Siemens' Building Technologies was the lowest bidder for Option B. Siemens has a reputable service history and the ability lo maintain the system for at least the next 1.5-20 years. Wc recommend that Siemens Building Technologies be issued thc contract for Option B, a two stage fully addressable fire alarm system. We trust you will find this recommendation acceptable. If you should require any additional in£ormation or further detail, please do not hesitate to call. FIRE PROTECTION AND BUILDING CODE CONSULTING ENGINEERS 2300 YDNGE STREET, SUITE 2100, P.O. BOX 2372, TORONTO, CANADA M4, P .1,E4, TEL: l~1~) 515-9331 FAX: {416) B1B-1640 1725 ST. LALJ~r~I'~T BLV~D., SUITE 225, OTTAWA, CANADA K1G 3V4, TEL: (613) 2~7-'~"i3 FAX: {613) 247.1315 PRINCESS OF ~ALES PA~K OPE~TIONS & E~RG~ ~IO~~ REPORT TO COUNCIL MUNIOIPAL PROPER~ & ENGINEERING DIVISION FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADES 1:4000 '~*~w 27/2004 PICKERIN6 RECREATION COMPLEX ~I(]KERI N( ; L: MPond£ Thematic Mo in Mo s I~ES - Culture & Recmaotion\Aftochment for Report\200~ C&R-Reporf-Ol.dwg RECOMMENDATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That Clerk's Report CL 19-04 regarding the transfer of the City's power relating to residential waste collection to the Region of Durham, be received; and That the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby consents to Region of Durham By-law Number 23-2004 which provides for the transfer of all the lower-tier power relating to residential solid waste collection from the City of Pickering, to the Region effective January 1, 2004. 124 PICKERING REPORT TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Report Number: CL 19-04 Date: March 30, 2004 From: C. Anne Greentree, BA, AMCT Deputy Clerk Richard W. Holborn, P. Eng. Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering Subject: Transfer of Residential Waste Collection Responsibilities to the Region of Durham Recommendation: That Clerk's Report CL 19-04 regarding the transfer of the City's power relating to residential waste collection to the Region of Durham be received; and That the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby consents to Region of Durham By-law Number 23-2004 which provides for the transfer of all the lower-tier power relating to residential solid waste collection from the City of Pickering to the Region, effective January 1,2004. Executive Summary: To consent to the transfer of residential waste collection responsibility to the Region of Durham. Financial Implications: Not Applicable Background: Please be advised that Council passed the following resolution at its regular meeting of February 2, 2004: WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering approved a pilot program in a portion of the Amberlea neighbourhood for the cart-based collection of kitchen organics on November 6, 2001; and WHEREAS this pilot program has proven to be very successful in reducing the amount of waste going to landfill and is supported by the residents who have used it; and Report CL 19-04 Date: March 30, 2004 Subject: Transfer of Waste Collection Responsibilities to Region of Durham Page 2 WHEREAS due to the success of the pilot project, the kitchen organics collection program in the Amberlea neighbourhood was extended and is still ongoing; and WHEREAS Resolution #144/03 passed on October 7, 2003, endorses, in principle, the collection of kitchen organics throughout the entire City of Pickering; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Picketing hereby requests that the Regional Municipality of Durham assume responsibility for the collection of household solid waste consisting of garbage, yard waste and separated kitchen organics in the City of Pickering effective January 1, 2004 and implement the Regional Integrated Waste Management Program; and FURTHER THAT the Region of Durham use the Norseman 46.$L Green Bin curbside container and the Norseman 7.5 L kitchen container for the kitchen organic collection program in the City of Pickering and ensure delivery of the start up package consisting of bins, paper bags, and an information booklet, consistent with the Region's recommendation of May 7, 2003; and FURTHER THAT the Region carry out and administer the kitchen organic and household collection program on the basis that there will be no reduction in services or levels of service to the residents of the City of Pickering; and FURTHER THAT any cost recovery of the pilot program be reimbursed to the City of Pickering; and FURTHER THAT the Chief Administrative Officer facilitate the process and discussions respecting the transfer of the collection of household solid waste to the Region and report back to Council. Report CL 19-04 Date: March 30, 2004 Subject: Transfer of Waste Collection Responsibilities to Region of Durham Page 3 Attached to this Report is a copy of correspondence from the Regional Clerk dated March 24, 2004 advising that the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham has passed a by-law to transfer the lower-tier power relating to residential solid waste collection in the City of Pickering to the Region of Durham, effective January 1, 2004. The Region is now asking the City of Pickering for their consent to this by-law as part of the triple majority that is needed for the Region to assume this lower tier responsibility. Although the February 2nd resolution notes Pickering Council's support of the transfer of waste collection responsibility to the Region, a separate resolution will be needed to consent to the by-law that was passed by the Region in order to fulfill the "triple majority" requirement set out in the Municipal Act. For Council's information, a "triple majority" is achieved as follows: A by-law agreeing to transfer the responsibility for solid waste management collection, must receive the support of a majority of votes of the Regional Council. This part of the "triple majority" was achieved when the Region passed the required by-law at a meeting held on March 24, 2004. A majority of the lower tier municipal councils must pass resolutions consenting to the by-law. That is the purpose of this Report. The total number of electors in the consenting lower tier municipalities must form a majority of electors in the Region. Please note that if the responsibility of waste collection is transferred from the City of Pickering to the Region of Durham, the Region will have assumed waste collection responsibility from all municipalities within the Region of Durham with the exception of the City of Oshawa and the Towns of Ajax and Whitby. Attachments: 1. Letter from Regional Clerk dated March 24, 2004 Report CL 19-04 Date: March 30, 2004 Subject: Transfer of Waste Collection Responsibilities to Region of Durham Page 4 127 Prepared By: C. Anne Greentree Deputy Clerk Approved / Endorsed By: Everett Buntsma, Director Operations & Emergency Services Ric/i~'ar8 W. HOt'born, P. Eng. D~ision Head, Municipal Property & Engineering Attachments AG/RH:ds Copy: Chief Administrative Officer Director, Operations & Emergency Services Director, Planning & Development Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City~_.m~cil T4f~-J. ~inn, ~,¢~ief Admin .... 1 The Regional Muriicipa!ity of Durham Clerk's Department 605 ROSSLAND RD. E. PO BOX 623 WHITBY ON L1 N 6A3 CANADA 905-668-7711 1-800-372-1102 Fax: 905-668-9963 Email: clerks@region.durham .on.ca www.region.durham.on.ca Pat M. Madill, A.M,C.T., CMM I Regiona Clerk "Service Excellence for o~r Communities" ATTACHMENT TO P, EPORT Lo, March 24, 2004 c^o .......... - LAW BEEN FORWARDED iHT AREA CLERKS Mr. B: Taylor City of Pickering 1 The'Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Report and By-Law for the Transfer of Residential 'Waste Collection Responsibility from the City of Pickering to the Re.qional Municipality of Durham (2004-J-11) -.Our File: C01-00 Mr. Taylor, the Joint Finance & Administration and Works Committee of Regional Council considered the above matter at a meeting held on March 24, 2004, and the following recommendations of the Committee were adopted: "a) THAT the proposed by-law, Attachment #1 to Report 2004-J-11 of the Commissioners' of Finance and Works, providing for the transfer of the lower-tier power, relating to residential solid waste collection in the City of Pickering, to the Region of Durham be presented to Council and enacted; and b) THAT the enacted by-law be forwarded to the Councils of the lower tier municipalities requesting resolutions consenting to the by-law." In accordance with the above resolution, please find enclosed a copy of by-law #23-2004, which requires the consent of your Municipal Council. Aisc enclosed, for your information, is a copy of Report #2004-J-11 of the Commissioners' of Finance and Works. P.M. Madill, AMCT, CMMI Regional Clerk PMM/cs Encl. C: R.J. Clapp, Commissioner of Finance C. Curtis, Commissioner of Works TTACHMENT#... /.__ TOREPORT# BY-LAW NUMBER 23-2004 OF THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM being a by-law to transfer the lower-tier power relating to the collection of household solid waste to the Region from the City of Pickering. WHEREAS section i89 of the MunicipalAct, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended (the "Act") provides that an upper-tier municipality may pass a by-law to provide for the transfer of all or part of a lower-tier power to the upper-tier municipality from one or more of its lower-tier municipalities which are specified in the by-law; AND WHEREAS waste management is defined in section 188 of the Act as a lower-tier power; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham desires to provide for the transfer of that part of the power relating to waste management consisting of the collection of household solid waste to the Region from the City of Pickering. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED as a by-law of The Regional Municipality of Durham through its Council thereof as follows: The Regional Municipality of Durham hereby transfers the lower-tier power relating to the collection of household solid waste to the Region from the City of Pickering, effective January 1,2004. BY-LAW read a first time this 24th day of March 2004. BY-LAW read a second time this 24th day of March 2004. BY-LAW read a thir, C'time and finally passed this 24th day of March 2004. Roger Anderson, Regional Chair P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk 130 RECOMMENDATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That the draft by-law to appoint one person to enforce the Parking By-law at 1890 Valley Farm Road and to appoint one person and remove three persons from enforcing the Parking By-law at 1822 Whites Road, 1100 Begley Street and 1865 Kingston Road, be forwarded to Council for approval. REPORT TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Report Number: CL 18/04 Date: March 25, 2004 131 From: C. Anne Greentree Deputy Clerk Subject: Appointment to enforce the Parking By-law at 1890 Valley Farm Road, 1822 Whites Road, 1100 Begley Street and 1865 Kingston Road. Recommendation: o That the draft by-law to appoint one person to enforce the Parking By-law at 1890 Valley Farm Road and to appoint one person and remove three persons from enforcing the Parking By-law at 1822 Whites Road, 1100 Begley Street and 1865 Kingston Road, be forwarded to Council for approval. Executive Summary: Not Applicable Financial Implications: None Background: Correspondence has been received from Tag and Tow Group Inc. requesting the appointment of one person as a By-law Enforcement Officer for the purpose of enforcing the Parking By-law at 1890 Valley Farm Road. Correspondence has also been received from Securitas Canada requesting the appointment of one person and removal of three persons as By-law .Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing the Parking By-law at 1822 Whites Road, 1100 Begley Street and 1865 Kingston Road. Attachments: Correspondence from Tag and Tow Group Inc. Correspondence from Securitas Canada Draft By-law 132 Report CL 18-04 Subject: Appointment of By-law Enforcement Officers Date: March 25, 2004 Page 2 Prepared By: Approved I Endorsed By: Debbie Kearns Committee Coordinator CAG:dk Attachments Copy: Chief Administrative Officer C.~~c~en~ Deputy Clerk Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council , Th~a~ J;auin~ C~f Ad " ' ' MRR~IO 2004 14:IG FR INTERCON SECURITY 416 229 2804 TO S054209S85 Tag and Tow Group Inc. 40 Sheppard Avenue West, Willowdsle, Ontario, M2N 6K9, Phone: (416) 229-6811. Facsimile: (416) 229-2804 Parking Enforcement Officer- Licensing Request Officer Information Wednesday, March 't0, 2004 The City of Pickering - By-law Enforcement Office 1 The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K9 p.0;> !33 ~TO REPORT #~t~ Attention: John Wojnicz - Manager, By-law Enforcement Dear John: We require the the following individual be fully licensed as a Parking Control Officer within the City of Pickering. This Officer Is a full time employee of Intercon Security Limited end is licensed through the Ontado Provincial Polioe as a Security Officer and/or Private Investigator. This Officer will be required to Issue Parking Infraction Notices at 1890 VALLEY FARM ROAO PERSONAL INFORMATION SURNAME: McNALLY GIVEN NAME: VINCENT MIDDLE: HOME ADDRESS: 8 MARY STREET CITY; AJAX PROVINCE: ONTARIO POSTAL CODE: L1S2T1 HOME PHONE: (647) 283-0272 DRIVER LICENSE #: M1685-76904-10716 DATE OF BIRTH: t6-Jul-41 OPP LIC~: 021418 Please feel free to contact me should you require further Information in this regard. Yours truly, Intercon Security Limited Bob Holloway Director, Parking Control and Enforcement :bh ** TOTRL PRGE.O~ ** J. 34 March 18, 2004 The Corporation of the City of Pickering Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario L1V 6K7 IATTACHMENT # TO REPORT ATTENTION: DEBBIE KEARNS Dear Ms. Kearns, Securitas Canada Ltd. along with Valiant Property Management, Simerra Property Management and Newton Trewlaney Property Management respectfully requests that The Corporation of the City of Pickering approves and recognizes the following employee of Securitas Canada Ltd. as a Private Property Parking Enforcement Officer. Jill Jacqueline McMurter This being for the properties located at 1822 Whites Road, 1100 Begley Street and 1865 Kingston Road, all within the City of Pickering. At this time, Securitas Canada als0 respectfully requests that the following 3 personal be removed as approved Private Property Parking Enforcement Officers as they no longer hold positions within our company. Ryan Longstaff Aaron Santilli Jason Nicholson Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact myself. Sincerely, Roger H Wiggins Branch Manager Securitas Canada 909 Simcoe Street North, Unit lC Oshawa. Ontario L1G 4Wl Telephone: (905) 571-4040 Fax: (905) 571-0617 IATTACHMENT # THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY CF PtCKERING BY-LAW NO. Being a by-law to appoint By-law Enforcement Officers for certain purposes (Parking Regulation - 1890 Valley Farm Road, 1822 Whites Road, 1100 Begley Street and 1865 Kingston Road.) WHEREAS pursuant to section 15(I) of the Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.15, as amended, a municipal council may appoint persons to enforce the by-laws of the municipality; and WHEREAS pursuant to section 15(2) of the said Act, municipal by-law enforcement officers are peace officers for the purpose of enforcing municipal by-laws; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: That the following persons be hereby appointed as municipal law enforcement officers in and for the City of Pickering in order to ascertain whether the provisions of By-law 2359/87 are obeyed and to enforce or carry into effect the said By-law and are hereby authorized to enter at all reasonable times upon lands municipally known as: a) 1890 Valley Farm Road: Vincent McNally b) 1822 Whites Road, 1100 Begley Street and 1865 Kingston Road: Jill Jacqueline McMurter The authority granted in section I hereto is specifically limited to that set out in section 1, and shall not be deemed, at any time, to exceed the authority set out in section 1. These appointments shall expire upon the person listed in section l(a) ceasing to be an employee of Tag & Tow Group Inc. or upon Tag & Tow Group Inc. ceasing to be an agent for 1890 Valley Farm Road, or upon the person listed in section l(b) ceasing to be an employee of Securitas Canada or upon Securitas Canada ceasing to be an agent for 1822 Whites Road, 1100 Begley Street or 1865 Kingston Road, or upon whichever shall occur first. By-law 6288/04 is hereby deleted and By-law 6301/04 is hereby amended by deleting Jason Nicholson. BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 19th day of April, 2004. David Ryan, Mayor C. Anne Greentree, Deputy-Clerk