HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 18, 1998 STATUTORY PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING MINUTES
A Statutory Public Information Meeting was held on Thursday, June 18, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. in the.
Council Chambers.
PRESENT:
Councillor Holland
ALSO PRESENT:
B. Taylor - Town Clerk
C. Rose - Manager, Policy Division
L. Taylor -Manager, Current Operations Division
G. McKnight - Planner 1
The Manager, Policy 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) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 11/98
672003 ONTARIO LIMITED
PART OF LOTS 75, 76, 77 AND 78, PLAN 1051
(EAST SIDE OF Falconwood WAY)
1. Lynda Taylor, Manager, Current Operations Division, provided an explanation of the
application, as outlined in Information Report#21/98.
2. Carl Reininger, representing the applicant, stated that this development is a continuation
of the registered plan on the west side of Falconwood Way and the lot sizes are the same
as those already approved. Much of the engineering work has been completed for the
registered plan across the street.
(II) DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 18T-98007
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 12/98
F. & G. MOLINARO
PART OF LOT 4 AND 5, PLAN 282
(BETWEEN WOODVIEW AND PINEGROVE AVENUES, SOUTH OF
ROCKWOOD DRIVE)
1. Lynda Taylor, Manager, Current Operations Division, provided an explanation of the
application, as outlined in Information Report#22/98.
2. Aurelio Filice, representing the applicant, stated that he agrees with the facts set out in the
Information Report and was present to answer questions.
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3. Jim Morrison, 1803 Woodview Avenue, stated that additional development in the area is
increasing the amount of traffic on Woodview Avenue and thus creating a safety problem.
Rockwood Drive should be extended to Hogarth Street in order to relieve traffic on
Woodview Avenue.
4. Rocco Lamanna, 1811 Pinegrove Avenue, indicated that there was some confusion with
respect to the maps that were sent to the public and those in the Information Report. The
proposed twelve metre lots are not in character with the existing neighbourhood where
the lots are a minimum fifteen metres. He agreed that Rockwood Drive should be
extended southward to alleviate traffic on Pinegrove Avenue and Woodview Avenue.
5. Joy Whiteford-Herzog, representing her mother who owns property at 1836 Woodview
Avenue, asked about the disposition of Blocks 13 and 14 and how these Blocks could be
developed in the future.
6. Mary Jobe, 1859 Rockwood Drive, inquired into the future plans for Block 13 and noted
that the natural habitat of foxes will be destroyed by this development.
7. Susan Poon, 1861 Rockwood Drive, stated that she is concerned that a high density
development will be constructed on Block 13.
8. Wendy McCullough, 1800 Woodview Avenue, stated that there should be no road exiting
onto Woodview Avenue because of the current level of traffic. The proposed twelve
metre lots are not in character with the existing neighbourhood and she objects to this
application.
9. Mike Caruso, 1805 Woodview Avenue, asked when the Official Plan was approved and
asked why the area residents were not notified of changes to the Official Plan. Traffic on
Woodview Avenue is already very heavy and it is not fair to add to it.
10. Jim Rowntree, 1820 Woodview Avenue, stated that he spent a lot of time dealing with the
Meldrum Drive townhouse development and hoped that a similar process will not be
duplicated here. The proposed twelve metre lots are not in character with the existing
neighbourhood and he is concerned about future development on Blocks 13 and 14. He
stated that another road going onto Woodview Avenue will create a dangerous traffic
safety problem. He asked if there are any policies in the Official Plan governing lot sizes
and the configuration of Rockwood Drive. He does not like the idea that lot sizes in the
area are getting smaller and noted that there is not enough information to comment
further on this application. He asked if the proposed road must exit onto Woodview
Avenue. He noted that the applicant does construct a nice house.
11. Norm Stiner, 1801 Woodview Avenue, stated that traffic on Woodview Avenue is
already very heavy and is causing safety problems.
12. Mary Jobe, 1859 Rockwood Drive, asked if the proposed road could be used to construct
houses on and that Rockwood Drive be extended to provide access to all proposed lots.
13. Aurelio Filice, representing the applicant, stated that Blocks 13 and 14 are future
development blocks and will provide for twelve metre lots. He noted that the Town
requires that he submit a Tree Preservation Plan. He cannot control traffic on Woodview
Avenue and noted o ed that the disposition of Rockwood Drive will depend on the abutting
landowners. He noted that he spoke to some of the neighbours about twelve metre lots
and they had no objection to that. Lots of this size are becoming common in the area.
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14. Lynda Taylor, Manager, Current Operations Division, stated that the existing zoning is
R4 and only permits fifteen metre lots, however this application is to amend the Zoning
By-law to permit twelve metre lots. The Official Plan shows conceptually how
Rockwood Drive connects to the south and states that Council will endeavour to provide
a road connection between Woodview Avenue and Pinegrove Avenue.
(III) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 62/88
A. LENNOX
PART OF LOT 20, CONCESSION 1
(SOUTH SIDE OF KINGSTON ROAD,EAST OF VALLEY FARM ROAD)
1. Geoff McKnight, Planner 1, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in
Information Report#25/98.
2. Christopher Williams, representing the applicant, stated that he has reviewed the
Information Report and concurs with the observations set out therein. He is willing to
ensure that the design objectives of the Official Plan are achieved and is willing to meet
with the staff and representatives of Graywood Developments to ensure that there is a
coordinated development. He noted that his client is appealing the application for a lower
density development on the Graywood site. The existing food market will continue to
operate pending the final approval of any development for this site.
3. Lindsay Dale-Harris, representing Graywood Developments, stated that she would
welcome a meeting with the staff and Mr. Lennox to investigate a coordinated
development.
4. Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Avenue, stated that some office space should be
incorporated into this application and the proposed building should be moved closer to
the road. She asked if there are any regulations on how close this building can be to the
hydro lines. She further asked that if there is a coordinated development, how would this
development proceed. She further asked about the difference in the definition of a
pointed tower and a slab building.
5. Christopher Williams, representing the applicant, stated that he is not aware of any
restrictions on the height of buildings that are located beside a hydro right-of-way. The
location and orientation of the proposed building will be discussed further with staff.
6. Geoff McKnight, Planner 1, stated that Ontario Hydro was circulated and he is not aware
of any height restriction on buildings that are located adjacent to hydro rights-of-way.
The Ontario Municipal Board will consider having a consolidated hearing that will allow
for both this and the Graywood property to be considered.
(IV) OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 98-003/P
TOWN INITIATED
PICKERING RURAL STUDY IMPLEMENTATION
1. Geoff McKnight, Planner 1, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in
Information Report#24/98.
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2. Geraldine Hollinger, 2300 Rosebank Road, stated that she now farms land shown
as Open Space and therefore felt there was no use in designating this land as Open
Space.
3. Catherine Rose, Manager, Policy Division, noted that the lands identified by Mrs. •
Hollinger contain a small watercourse but the Ontario Realty Corporation will sell
these types of lands with a conservation easement that will allow agricultural uses
to continue. This application is expected to be presented to Council for
consideration at its meeting of August 4th.
(V) TOWN INITIATED: RESIDENTIAL STREETSCAPE REVIEW
1. Geoff McKnight, Planner 1, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined
in Information Report#23/98.
2. Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Avenue, asked if home-based businesses were
considered in developing streetscape policies.
3. Glen Brown, 1995 Bowler Drive, stated that he is pleased to see this study. He
noted that there are some developments where garages are very prominent, they
block the entrance to the house or they alienate neighbours. The Town should
look at having garages at the rear of the house and examples of this can be seen in
Markham, Windsor and Chicago. There is a perception that on-street parking is a
problem but it allows for "street ownership". As families grow, so do the number
of cars and people are forced to park these extra cars on front lawns instead of the
street. This study will be instructive to developers.
(VI) ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Dated C Z 2, / 9 9 Clerk