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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 10, 2000 • STATUTORY PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING MINUTES A Statutory Public Information Meeting was held on Thursday, August 10, 2000 at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers. PRESENT: L. Taylor - Manager, Current Operations Division C. Rose - Manager, Policy Division T. Barnett - Planner I G. McKnight - Planner II D. Kearns - Committee Coordinator 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 SP-2000-02 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 16-00 CLAREMONT ESTATES ONTARIO INC. PART OF LOT 20, CONCESSION 8 (PROPOSED EXTENSION OF KODIAK STREET,NORTH OF ACORN LANE AND EAST OF SIDELINE NO. 20) 1. Catherine Rose, Manager, Policy Division, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report#25-00. 2. Don Bennett, 5258 Old Brock Road, advised that they concur with the Manager's comments and are present to answer any questions. 3. Richard Ward, 3709 Regional Road 9, Orono, questioned the legal right and justification for this taking place. He stated that Council has breached public trust and he requested an inquest into this matter. (II) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 18-00 OLD FOREST INVESTMENTS LTD. ET AL. PART OF LOT 18, RANGE 3 BFC (981 BROCK ROAD, SOUTH OF BAYLY STREET) 1. Geoff McKnight, Planner II, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report#24-00. (III) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 19-00 MORLEY BLACK ESTATE (PETRO-CANADA) PART OF LOT 23, CONCESSION 1 (SOUTHWEST CORNER OF KINGSTON ROAD AND LIVERPOOL ROAD) 1. Tyler Barnett, Planner I, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report#20-00. - 2 - (IV) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 20-00 SHERIDAN CHEVROLET NORTH PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 1 (SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BROCK ROAD AND FINCH AVENUE) 1. Tyler Barnett, Planner 1, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report#19-00. 2. Henry Kortekaas, agent acting on behalf of applicant, advised that a number of existing trees will be preserved along the northern border of the site. He further advised that the building to be constructed will be a low profile building and that the lights will be low and directed away from the neighbours to the north. Smaller trees on the site will be relocated to the southern border. 3. Gerald Lepard, 1766 Finch Avenue, resident across from Sheridan Chevrolet for the last 15 years advised that he has found this dealership to be a good neighbour and is pleased that they will be the ones developing this site. His concerns include the present paging system being expanded to include this site and the testing of cars along Finch Avenue. He requested that better technology be implemented to page staff. He stated his pleasure with the planned tree preservation. 4. Jim Mason, 1734 Finch Avenue, advised that he lives directly north of the property. He concurs with the comments made by Mr. Lepard. He requested that consideration be given by the Police, the Post Office and Sheridan to consider storm drainage. 5. John Bentley, 1770 Finch Avenue, also advised that he concurs with the previous statements. He stated his concern with the access point onto Finch Avenue from this site and questioned if this will be a major access or will there be an access onto Kingston Road through the present site. 6. Jerry Gazarek, applicant, advised that he will investigate a better paging system. They have attempted not to be intrusive on the neighbours and staff are well aware that testing of the vehicles is not to take place on Finch Avenue. Access will be both from Finch Avenue and the present site. There will be no sump pumps on this site. 7. Tyler Barnett, Planner I, advised that storm drainage will be looked at by staff. (V) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 21-00 1201262 ONTARIO INC. PART OF LOT 15, RANGE 3 BFC (2000 CLEMENTS ROAD,EAST OF SQUIRES BEACH ROAD) 1. Tyler Barnett, Planner 1, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report#26-00. 2. Michael Goldberg, Solicitor representing Runnymede, expressed their objection to the application. He requested that no further action be taken on this application until the court action is resolved. - 3 - (VI) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 22-00 WOOD, CARROLL ET AL. PART OF LOT 28, RANGE 3 BFC (778-790 KINGSTON ROAD,EAST OF WHITES ROAD) 1. Geoff McKnight, Planner II, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report#23-00. 2. Ms. L. Jones, Planning Consulting representing the applicant, advised that they are concerned with the TRCA encouraging the retention of the creek which will affect this development and the joint access with the neighbours to the west. A meeting is being arranged to address environmental issues. She further advised that the townhouses will not be taller than two stories and an attempt will be made to preserve the trees. Fencing will be dealt with at Site Plan. 3. Paul White, 507 Cliffview Road, advised that wood fencing deteriorates quickly, therefore, consideration should be given to brick veneer fencing. 4. John Ibbetson, 787 Sheppard Ave., stated his objection to anything higher than a two storey townhouse and his concern with 18 townhouses being constructed on five lots. He questioned if the townhouses are to be rented or sold and at what price. He also stated his concern over the possible loss of a 100 year old tree. 5. Robert McConachie, 770 Kingston Road, stated his concern with the entrance which if not moved will landlock their site. He advised that the Region of Durham will only allow a certain number of access and egress points off Kingston Road. 6. Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Avenue, advised that the ring road is located on a portion of her property which she has no intention of selling. She questioned if the townhomes can be converted to home based businesses, will the parkland encroach on the creek and what size parkland has been allocated. She stated her objection to zoning changes and to any restaurant proposed for the site. 7. Mike Dubroy, 773 Sheppard Ave., advised that the original plan called for a buffer zone. The current proposal shows the townhouses to be built very close to his property. 8. Robert Lawrie, 852 Kingston Road, advised that his home is adjacent to the Old Dunbarton School and he questioned what is proposed for this site. He stated his concerns with respect to people accessing his property from the restaurant if built on this site. He questioned how transport trucks will enter and exit this site and how will emergency vehicles'access townhouses 15-18. (VII) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 23-00 T.R. DAVID DE SOUZA LOT 36, PLAN 816 (NORTHWEST CORNER OF OLD FOREST RD. AND ROSEBANK RD.) 1. Lynda Taylor, Manager, Current Operations Division, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report#21-00. 2. Brian Davies, representing applicant, advised that they have reviewed the staff report and are willing to address concerns of staff and residents. • - 4 - 3. Steve Schaefer, 1475 Old Forrest Road, stated his objection to the rezoning. This development would not be compatible with the area and the residents are in opposition. They are in favour of development that would be consistent with development presently taking place in the area. • 4. Lech Okolotowicz, 1488 Rosebank Road, stated that the homes are too close together and should not be j developed. There are very few streets left in the Rosebank area for people to enjoy. 5. Diane Hunt, 1467 Rosebank Road, advised that the plan does not fit with the area, and could set a precedent. 6. Paul White, 507 Cliffview Road, stated that this is not Toronto where they attempt to get as many units squeezed into a lot as possible. This is not an appropriate use of the land and the developer should come back with something more desirable and compatible with the area. 7. John Smith, 1420 Rosebank Road, stated that he does not wish to see four homes built on this property but would like to see redevelopment. � I 8. Leslie Hurley, 1480 Roselarik Road, advised that they moved here 17 years ago for the open space. They lean,live with 50' lots but if this application is allowed the area will deteriorate. 9. Steve Schaefer, 1475 Old !Forest Road, advised that they would like to see redevelopment but want two;lots rather than four. 10. Mr. Davies, agent for the applicant, advised that a veterinary clinic is located across the street, Kingstori Road is one street away, a commercial site is on the opposite side and the library is being constructed in the area. He further advised that they would be willing to address the issues stated by the residents: 11. David DeSouza, applicant] questioned who in the gallery would buy a large home on this site with all the commercial in the area. He advised that he also is concerned with the development of the area. (VIII) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 24-00 841335 ONTARIO LIMITED PART OF LOT 20, RANGE 3 BFC (SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BAYLY ST. AND ALLIANCE ROAD) 1. Geoff McKnight, Planner 'II, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report#22-00. (IX) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. Dated S£PT L''l6E/ S;. Z Clerk