Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 19, 1997 STATUTORY PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING MINUTES A Statutory Public Information Meeting was held on Thursday, June 19, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. PRESENT: Councillor D. Ryan - Chair ALSO PRESENT: B. Taylor - Town Clerk C. Rose - Manager, Policy Division L. Taylor - Manager, Current Operations Division C. Wong - Senior Planner A. Smith -Planner 2 The Manager, Current Operations Division, provided an overview of the requirements of the Planning Act and the Ontario Municipal Board respecting this meeting and matters under consideration thereat. (I) DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T-97006 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 11/97 ESTATE OF VIOLET E. SWAN PART OF LOT 28, CONCESSION 2 (NORTHEAST CORNER OF WHITES ROAD AND FINCH AVENUE) 1. Adrian Smith, Planner 2, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report#15/97. 2. Lorelei Jones, representing the applicant, stated that other representatives of the applicant were present to answer any questions. The environmental issues have been addressed and she noted that the plan provides for deep lots in order to allow for the retention of trees and wildlife habitat. The proposed park is central to both this plan and the Whites Grove Community and connects to the open space system. She noted that about 37% of the site is either parkland or open space and although there are a variety of lot sizes, all lots are deeper than average. There is no school site in the plan because the Board of Education does not require either an elementary or secondary school in this area. 3. Bob Jones, 1899 Parkside Drive, stated that this draft plan is superior to plans that have been presented in the past. He is concerned about the street that will intersect with Finch Avenue and Spruce Hill Road because cars pass on the shoulder of Finch Avenue which is very dangerous. He asked if the storm water retention pond would be fenced. 4. Rick Mortimer Gibson, 1981 Spruce Hill Road, stated that he is concerned about the street in the draft plan coming onto Finch Avenue because there are many accidents presently at the intersection of Finch Avenue and Spruce Hill Road. He asked if the storm water management system will alleviate erosion on lands to the south of the draft plan and asked by the current storm sewers to the south will not be used. He further asked what recourse residents would have if they incur erosion as a result of the development of this plan. 2 5. Annie Burtney, 2003 Benedictine Court, stated that she generally supports the draft plan but noted that the Official Plan shows a lot of green space to protect the wet lands but this plan seems to encroach on that green space. She was concerned about the alignment of Street"A" with Amaretto Avenue and asked that it be offset to Amaretto Avenue so that people will not drive through the Whites Grove community. The sales pavillion for this development should be left behind to provide a community centre for the area. 6. John Lisgow, 700 Amaretto Avenue, stated that he is concerned about the lands in the draft plan that will be retained by the owner and asked how they will be used in the future. 7. A resident of 941 Baylawn Drive asked how the open space block will be used and if these blocks will be transferred to public ownership. 8. Don Smith 1916 Parkside Drive, asked where the children from this draft plan will go to school because Gandatetsiagon Public School is already full. (II) OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 97-003/P ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 15/97 SHERIDAN CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE CADILLAC LTD. PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 1 (KINGSTON ROAD AND FINCH AVENUE EAST OF BROCK ROAD) 1. Adrian Smith, Planner 2, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report#16/97. 2. Rick Coburn, representing the applicant, was present to answer any questions and noted that the site is to be acquired by Michael Angelo's Foods. 3. Alex Artichov, representing the applicant, stated that the new Official Plan encourages the subject lands to be used by a high quality development such as that planned by the. applicant. 4. Paul DeDur, representing the applicant, stated that he has worked with the applicant on their stores west of Toronto. He recognizes that the subject lands are at the gateway to Pickering and this development allows the opportunity to change the image of Kingston Road to something that is more friendly. He gave a slide presentation on how the site could be developed. 5. Jacob Weisz, representing a company located on the south side of Kingston Road across from the subject lands, stated that the notice of this hearing was only received the day before this hearing by most residents. He felt that the Official Plan issues must be addressed before moving onto the consideration of the zoning amendment. He asked if a feasibility study of the proposed use has been undertaken and noted that there are already sufficient retail uses in the area. 6. Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Avenue, stated that a retail impact study should be undertaken that that no drive-through or outdoor patio uses should be allowed on the subject lands. She asked why this site will not have some residential uses on it and if traffic signals will be installed where roads are aligned with other roads that intersect with Kingston Road. She further stated that there should be underground parking for any residential uses on the lands. 3 7. Jim Mason, 1734 Finch Avenue, stated that the area was zoned for residential uses and the proposed development will have negative effects on the area such as noise, lower property values, traffic and a negative visual effect. The existing trees act as a buffer for the residential area and he noted that there will be more illumination from the parking lot of the proposed development. He is concerned about increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic and about the access onto Finch Avenue from the proposed development. • 8. Michael Rolph, 1764 Finch Avenue, stated that there are sufficient stores already in the area. He is concerned by increased traffic on Finch Avenue and noted that people already drive eastbound on Finch Avenue onto to discover that it is a dead end. Sheridan Chev Olds has been a good neighbour because it has created little traffic and noise. He noted that Finch Avenue is a narrow roadway, it sits on a water table and has no sidewalks. He moved to his property because of the quiet nature of the neighbourhood and he checked this prior to moving to his property. He stated that this use does not serve the needs of the community. 9. A resident of 1748 Finch Avenue stated that she checked the neighbourhood before moving in. Sheridan Chev Olds is a good neighbour and the trees block any noise from the subject lands. A grocery store will not be in character with the existing neighbourhood and felt that a residential use would be more compatible. There is already plenty of retail uses in the area that is not fully used. She felt that a grocery store will generate a lot of traffic and add to the safety problems at Brock Road and Kingston Road. 10. Tom Blake, 1760 Finch Avenue, stated that traffic flow will encourage motorists to enter onto Finch Avenue from Kingston Road. Traffic is already congested in the area because of the existing plaza, Police Station, etc. The proposed use will negatively impact on existing business in the area. 11. Rick Coburn, representing the applicant, stated that he is receptive to the comments made by the residents and noted that the application conforms to the vision of the new Official Plan. The project is subject to site plan control which will address the issues of access and landscaping. The primary access points to the proposed development are off Kingston Road and they are in contact with the Region about this. 12. Alex Artichov, representing the applicant, stated that he would like to meet with the neighbourhood and ask for their input on this proposal. The existing trees will be protected and he is not proposing to open the cul-de-sac to allow traffic to enter onto Kingston Road from Finch Avenue. He noted that the subject lands could be developed more intensely. (III) OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 97-002/P ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 10/97 KAITLIN HOMES LIMITED PART OF LOT 33, CONCESSION 1 (WEST SIDE OF ALTONA ROAD, SOUTH OF PINE GROVE AVE.) 1. Chris Wong, Senior Planner, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report#17/97. 4 2. Paul Johnson, representing the applicant, stated that the south building in the proposed plan is terraced away from the existing development and the north building is terraced away from the south building. He gave an overview of the issues identified at the meetings with the residents and noted that the designation in the Official Plan provides for the site to be a landmark. 3. Richard Ward, Box 5142, Claremont, stated that he is concerned about environmental issues. He noted that the subject lands was once a chicken farm and the buildings on the site were full of tires which have been buried on the site. 4. Heather Guscott, representing the Altona West Community Association, stated that she was contacted in February by Kaitlin Homes which gave a proposal which was mostly residential, whereas the Official Plan provides for mostly commercial uses. There is not sufficient resident or visitor parking provided in the proposed plan and parking is already overflowing onto Pine Grove Avenue and other area streets. The new Official Plan was criticized because it allows the developer to increase the density and her Association asked the Region to defer any approvals of the new Official Plan respecting this site. She wants to be included in all processes regarding this application. 5. David McConvey, 294 Tranquil Court, stated that he was told that the lands to the north of his property would be developed with detached homes, however,there are now three story townhouses that look down on his property. His privacy will be invaded if four story apartment blocks are allowed. There should be a buffer between single detached and medium density housing because more noise and illumination is generated from more density. 6. A resident of 1773 West Creek Drive, stated that there is greater pressure to approve high density development which tends to bring down existing property values. If the school site on West Creek Drive is developed, with will add 43 units to the neighbourhood and children will have to attend schools out the community that are already full. This application will not allow for the expansion of Altona Road and will leave very little open space areas for children to play. 7. Doug McDunn, 1995 Pine Grove Avenue, noted that the roads servicing the proposed apartments are private but children will still play on them. 8. Steve Warren, 1824 West Creek Drive, stated that he was told that single detached housing would be built on the subject lands. The existing townhouses and proposed apartments will create a traffic and parking problem in the neighbourhood. The Town should not be considering 82.5 units per hectare and noted that even the allowed 55 units per hectare is a maximum. 9. Ann Principato, 1518 Meldron Drive, stated that this application is not in character with the existing neighbourhood and Altona Road cannot handle the increased traffic. 10. Patty Rowe, Pine Grove Avenue, asked if there is a precedent of people using a private road to access a retail use. 11. Orhan Demiralp, 1529 Meldron Drive, asked how the factor of 55 units per hectare was developed and why this factor is now changing. The impact of this application is unknown and he has seen many trees in the area removed. This application will not contribute to the community as would a commercial development. 12. Marilyn Goodwin, Pine Grove Avenue, stated that the proposed apartment buildings will block light and cause increased traffic in the area. 13. John Will, 289 Tranquil Court, stated that he was concerned that the proposed apartment buildings will overpower the houses on Tranquil Court. 5 (IV) OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 97-001/P ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 5/97 TOWN INITIATED REVIEW OF ROUGE HILL LIBRARY SITE AND ABUTTING LANDS PART OF LOTS 1,2, AND 8, PLAN 350 (SOUTHWEST CORNER OF KINGSTON ROAD AND ROUGEMOUNT DRIVE) 1. Chris Wong, Senior Planner, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report#14/97. (V) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 14/97 TOWN INITIATED . ZONING REVIEW: EATING ESTABLISHMENT DEFINITION 1. Lynda Taylor, Manager, Current Operations Division, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report#13/97. 2. Marilyn Perron, 1012 Dalewood Drive, stated that there should be three definitions for restaurant being one for a sit down restaurant with a minimum square footage, a take-out and a drive-through. A restaurant that has take-out or drive-through facilities should be prohibited from backing onto a residential development. She stated that she does not want a lot of fast food restaurants. • (VI) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Dated JUL `l' —2+ l ?92 Clerk