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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 8, 2013Present: Mayor Ryan Councillors: K. Ashe D. Dickerson B. McLean J. O'Connell D. Pickles P. Rodrigues Also Present: Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, April 8, 2013 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodriques T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, (Acting) City Clerk T. Melymuk - Director, City Development D. Shields - City Clerk C. Rose - (Acting) Chief Planner N. Surd - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design M. Markham - Principal Planner — Development Review M. Yeung - Planner II L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator (1) Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. (II) Delegations John Presta, Director of Environmental Services, Region of Durham Re: Report PLN 07 -13 Proposed Telecommunication Utility Poles John Presta, Director of Environmental Services, Region of Durham, appeared before the Committee to provide an overview of Durham's water supply system. Through the aid of a power point presentation, he outlined the purpose and objectives of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) control systems, including improved operations, process monitoring and regulatory compliance. He also noted the provision of a standardized communications systems at all facilities. He provided an outline of the various tower locations throughout Pickering as well as the approval process for a safe and secure water system. Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, April 8, 2013 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodrigues A question and answer period ensued with Members questioning the appearance of the towers as well as their placement. They also questioned whether -the Region would consider joint usage of telecommunications utility poles for better integration of infrastructure. 2. Grant Morris, Planning Consultant, Grant Morris Associates Ltd. Re: Report PLN 05 -13 1897 Woodview Avenue Grant Morris appeared before the Committee on behalf of Maxcom Developments. He stated that while there is no problem with the rezoning of the property, their issue is with the transfer of land to the City of Pickering. He stated ownership was given to the City with the understanding that Nordane Drive would go through. He stated that in the event this is not the case, Maxcom Developments should be reimbursed and indicated he was putting the City of Pickering on notice in this regard. 3. Sylvia Spencer Re: Report PLN 06 -13 720 Sheppard Avenue Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Avenue East, Pickering, appeared before the Committee with respect to zoning by -law amendment application for property located at 720 Sheppard Avenue. She noted the previous concerns that have not been addressed, including the sidewalks and the snow clearing of the sidewalks, noise and nuisance parking issues. She also questioned the permitted uses to be located, noting the problems that could result from having a convenience store located there. She had concerns with personal service shops, noting the noise and ventilation problems that could potentially ensue and does not want to see antennas on buildings, as they are unsightly. She discussed the concerns related to the permitted uses such as hours of operation as well as the impact on area homes and requested that convenience stores be removed from the permitted uses in the zoning by -law. 4. Crist Seepe Re: Report PLN 06 -13 720 Sheppard Avenue Crist Seepe appeared before the Committee representing the owner of 720 Sheppard Avenue. He stated the owner is in peril of losing the building, as it is currently 80% vacant, and that by leasing it out, it would recreate the jobs lost as well as bring back the tax revenues. He also noted the owner was willing to remove the convenience store from the permitted uses on the property. 2 C`r °o Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, April 8, 2013 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodrigues A question and answer period ensued with members questioning business uses and hours of operation. (IV) Planning & Development Reports Director, City Development, Report PLN 05 -13 Craig Marshall 1897 Woodview Avenue Brian Moss, appeared before the Committee representing Craig Marshall. He noted they had reviewed the report and concur with the recommendations. No members of the public appeared in support of or opposition to the report. Discussion ensued with members requesting clarification on the issue of the conveyance of land with staff providing clarification on matters of precedence as well as the City's obligations to do so and the process used to determine fair market value. - Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Ashe That Zoning By -law Amendment Application A 8/12, submitted by Craig Marshall, to amend the zoning of the subject lands to permit the creation of thirteen lots for future residential development on lands municipally known as 1897 Woodview Avenue, be approved; 2. That the draft zoning by -law to implement Zoning By -law Amendment Application A 8/12, as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 05 -13, be finalized and forwarded to City Council for enactment; 3. That the request made by Craig Marshall, to permit the division of the subject lands, municipally known as 1897 Woodview Avenue, through land severance rather than by draft plan of subdivision, be approved; 4. That Informational Revision #18 to the City of Pickering Official Plan Highbush Neighbourhood Map (Map 20) to delete the street connection from Nordane Drive to Sandhurst Crescent, as set out in Appendix II, be approved; 5. That City staff begin the process of stopping -up, closing and declaring surplus the parts of Nordane Drive within Plans 40M -1861 and 40M -1892 required to 3 ca# °o Planning & Development o 1 Committee Meeting Minutes PICURING Monday, April 8, 2013 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodriaues complete the lotting pattern shown on Attachment #3, with the intent of conveying them to Craig Marshall for an amount to be determined by an appraisal and satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and that the sale of the lands will be subject to: a) all required easements; b) the preparation of the appropriate reference plans, at no cost to the City, legally describing the parts within Plans 40M -1861 and 40M -1892 being stopped -up, closed and conveyed; c) the preparation of an appraisal to determine the value of the lands; d) the payment of all legal costs and disbursements by Craig Marshall (the applicant); and e) Craig Marshall (the applicant) entering into the appropriate Development Agreement with the City for the development of the residential lots; and 6. Further, that Council authorize staff to bring forward the by -law required to formally stop -up and close the parts of Nordane Drive with Plans 40M -1861 and 40M -1892 required to complete the lotting pattern shown on Attachment #3 for enactment and registration. Carried 2. Director, City Development, Report PLN 06 -13 Zoning By -law Amendment Application A 6/12 Navraj Properties Inc. 720 Sheppard Avenue A brief discussion period ensued. Recommendation Moved by Councillor O'Connell Seconded by Councillor Ashe That Zoning By -law Amendment Application A 6/12, submitted by Navraj Properties Inc., to permit additional office and commercial uses on lands municipally known as 720 Sheppard Avenue be approved; and 2. Further, that the draft zoning by -law to implement Zoning By -law Amendment Application A 6/12, as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 06 -13, be finalized and forwarded to City Council for enactment with the deletion of convenience store use under permitted uses. Carried 4 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, April 8, 2013 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodrigues 3. Director, City Development, Report PLN 07 -13 Proposed Telecommunication Utility Poles The Regional Municipality of Durham 2105 Rosebank Road 1611 Pepperwood Gate 583 Eyer Drive 1610 Dersan Street Discussion ensued and Councillor Ashe expressed his desire for the Region of Durham to work with all other partners in order to integrate infrastructure to minimize the landscape. Recommendation Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That the Region of Durham be advised that City Council supports the proposed 18.0 metre high telecommunication utility pole to be located at 2105 Rosebank Road, based on the design and other details submitted with this request; 2. That the Region of Durham be advised that City Council supports the proposed 18.0 metre high telecommunication utility pole to be located at 583 Eyer Drive based on the design and other details submitted with this request; 3. That the Region of Durham be advised that City Council supports the proposed 18.0 metre high telecommunication utility pole to be located at 1611 Pepperwood Gate based on the design and other details submitted with this request; and 4. Further, that the Region of Durham be advised that City Council supports the proposed 18.0 metre high telecommunication utility pole to be located at 1610 Dersan Street based on the design and other details submitted with this request. Carried (III) Part `A' Information Reports Nilesh Surti, Manager, Development Review and Urban Design gave an outline of the requirements for a Statutory Meeting under the Planning Act. He outlined the notification process procedures and also noted that if a person or public body does not make oral or written submissions to the City before the by -law is passed, that 5 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, April 8, 2013 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodriques person or public body are not entitled to appeal the decision of City Council to the Ontario Municipal Board, and may not be entitled to be added as a party to the hearing unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Zoning Amendment Application A 3/13 OPB Realty Inc. 1355 Kingston Road, Pickering Town Centre A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of informing the public with respect to the above noted application. Mila Yeung, Planner II, provided an overview of zoning application A 3/13. She indicated the application was to permit a farmer's market on an on going basis at the Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Road. No members of the public appeared in support of or opposition to the application. A discussion period ensued. Councillor O'Connell questioned whether the approval of this application would prohibit vendors from setting up elsewhere and also whether there were any regulations for ensuring local produce. She requested staff look into what other municipalities are doing and also questioned any policies that relate to the setting up of farmer's markets in parking lots and the ensuing reduction in parking spaces. Councillor Dickerson requested staff look into defining "locally grown" and any related liability issues. It was also suggested that the Region of Durham be used as a resource. 2. Draft Plan of Subdivision SP- 2013 -01 Zoning By -law Amendment A 2/13 Orchard Ridge (Pickering) G.P. Inc. 560 Park Crescent Melissa Markham, Principal Planner, Development Review, provided an overview of zoning application A 2/13. She explained the purpose of the application was to permit the residential development of 51 lots on property municipally known as 560 Park Crescent. Jeff Solly, Director of Land Development, Sorbara Development Group, appeared before the Committee and introduced Bryce Jordan. Bryce Jordan, Planning Manager, GHD appeared before the Committee on behalf of the applicant. He noted that at a public meeting held in the Council Chambers in late 2012, a good exchange of information and ideas had been received. In a Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, April 8, 2013 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodrigues continuation of discussions held at that time, he addressed the concerns related to lot frontages and tree preservation and noted he was in attendance this evening to hear from the residents. Councillor Ashe questioned whether a traffic study had been completed and the connectivity of the woodlot to Cliffview Road. Paul White, 507 Cliffview Road appeared before the Committee to provide an overview of resident's concerns with respect to the above application. He provided the City Clerk with copies of their concerns obtained through community meetings held on December 12, 2012 and March 13, 2013 with the Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association. He noted that while the majority of residents have few concerns relating to the style and nature of the proposed houses, their concerns relate mostly to the impact of increased traffic. He noted they would like to see the ditches retained, utilies buried whenever possible as well as retaining their distinct neighbourhood. He also noted their concerns with street alignment into and out of the development with their desire to minimize the flow of vehicles. He indicated one option to open a new street onto Park Crescent through the extension of Cliffview, Road. He also noted the use of cul de sacs and expressed their concerns with tree preservation and the importance of an accessible pedestrian connection. John Evanoff, 521 Broadgreen Street, appeared before the Committee. He stated his concern was for the builder to stay more in line with the lot frontages in the existing neighbourhood, being at least 50' frontages and up. He questioned the registration process and if there were any claims to the existing pathways. He stated 60' lot frontages would help address the traffic and safety concerns. Philip Warne, 518 Cliffview Road, appeared before the Committee and stated his concerns with respect to the protection and enhancement of the existing neighbourhood. He also stated his desire to see the ditches retained and the elimination of sidewalks. He noted his desire to see Cliffview Road as the only access to the area, which would help alleviate traffic issues. Deborah Bissett, 688 Hillview Crescent, appeared before the Committee, stating her concerns with traffic flow, noting Oklahoma is already a very busy street and that she would like to see a street going off Downland to have the traffic split. She also stated that the December, 2012 submission from Mr. White was not a fair representation of the community. Cat Beattie, Pickering resident, appeared before the Committee, stating her understanding was that the comments from the December, 2012 meeting were to be withdrawn and that the March, 2013 comments better reflect the concerns of the community. She also questioned why other comments from residents were not 7 Caq Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, April 8, 2013 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodrigues noted in the information report. She noted a number of cul de sacs currently exist in other neighbourhoods within the City of Pickering and questioned why this could not be done on Cliffview. She was in agreement with a traffic study being conducted, and stated the end of Cliffview Road needed to be finished off. She also expressed her concerns with tree preservation and questioned any regulations or by -laws to protect this. Josie Newman, 307 -580 Bloor Street East, appeared before the Committee. She noted that she had lived in the Newman House and stated she felt the ambiance of the property would be detracted from if they allowed an entrance from the west side. She also stated she would like additional information with respect to the preservation of trees and vegetation as well as the archaeological assessment, -as the information she had reviewed was unclear. Gord Clewes, 965 Essa Crescent, appeared before the Committee in opposition to the proposed development and questioned why the remaining property surrounding the Newman home is so small, stating he would like to see more property retained along with the heritage home. Mary Humphrys, Pickering resident, appeared before the Committee and stated the West Shore Community Association had held their first annual general meeting where they had identified concerns with respect to 560 Park Crescent. She noted they are happy with the heritage designation and were also in favour of a traffic study being conducted. She stated their primary concerns relating to traffic and safety issues need to be addressed as well as pedestrian access. She also agreed that a one way street was a good option to consider. She questioned whether the sales office would take up one or two lots. Jasmin Rauh - Munch, 507 Marksbury Road, appeared before the Committee. She requested the Committee take into consideration their unique community and stated the proposed lot sizes are not suitable to the community. She also stated a one way street would help address the safety concerns. She stressed the need for a proper signal light to be installed at Oklahoma Drive and Eyer Drive. Andy McKinnon, a Pickering resident appeared before the Committee stating he would like to see Cliffview as a cul de sac. This would help divide the traffic impact on the community. He also questioned why they could not have a connection for direct access out to Whites Road. He stated he would like to see a greater effort in preserving the mature trees as well as the character of the neighbourhood. Elio Antunes, 506 Park Crescent, appeared before the Committee and noted his concerns with the traffic and preserving the character of the community. He stated these could be impacted by lot sizes. He also stated he was in agreement with a traffic study being done. 0 N Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, April 8, 2013 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodrigues Charlotte Polychronis, 491 Broadgreen Street, appeared before the Committee. She stated the need for a pathway to connect the two communities and also felt the pitch of the road was too steep, which was a concern to her. Ashely Bridgeman, 39 Lincoln Street, Ajax appeared before the Committee, stating she had previously lived in this community and noted her desire to move back. She stated a pedestrian access through the development is important, as well as maintaining it through the winter months. She noted the importance of gaining a real picture of surrounding areas in terms of lot sizes such as on Downland, where varying lot sizes exist. She felt this would enable all economic levels to locate here. Mike Cuciurean, 39 Lincoln Street, Ajax, appeared before the Committee, stating his concerns with traffic, noting it should be split by connecting Downlands through in order to lessen the impact on the community. He also felt a re- evaluation of the engineering studies was needed with respect to the grading concerns. Mike Borajac, 507 Broadgreen Street, Pickering, appeared before the Committee, stating he felt the trees at the back of his property enhance the value of his property. He would like to see a restricted covenant placed on each property to prohibit the trees from being cut down. Discussion ensued with Councillor Ashe noting he would like to see a traffic study be made a requirement and full consideration be given to alternatives, including cul de sacs with respect to road patterns. He also stated he would like to have further discussion relating to the character of the community as well as the size of homes and percentage of lot coverage, pedestrian connection and any potential legal ramifications of placing a covenant on new lots for the protection of the mature trees. Councillor O'Connell requested to have the lot sizes of surrounding properties clearly identified as part of the process on all future rezoning applications, and that it be noted on the public notice mail outs. She noted she would like to see more of an explanation provided with respect to grading issues and requested schematics on the proposed walkway She also 'noted for future consideration that the intersection of Oklahoma be looked into for upgrading as a separate item, as the current 1PS system does not make sense for this location. (II) Other Business The Chief Administrative Officer was requested to action the following: 1. Councillor McLean requested clarification on the approval process for requests for exemption from the noise by -law. He noted concerns for approvals without Council consultation and would like to have the process looked into. 9 EIRMiffix WIFOR 0 F!w=-j2 (III) Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:00 pm. 10 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, April 8, 2013 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Rodriaues