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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002/05/13 Planning Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 13,2002 7:30 p.m. Chair: Councillor Johnson PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner M. Holland R. Johnson B. McLean D. Pickles D. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: T. Quinn N. Carroll T. Melymuk C. Rose L. Taylor B. Taylor D. Kearns - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, Planning & Development - Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy - Manager, Policy - Manager, Development Review - City Clerk - Committee Coordinator (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Meeting of March 18, 2002 (II) MA TTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 21-02 REVISED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION OP A 99-004IP(R) REVISED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 22/99(R) PICKERING HARBOUR COMPANY PART OF LOT 23, RANGE 3, B.F.C. (LANDS ON THE WEST SIDE OF LIVERPOOL ROAD, AND SOUTH SIDE OF WHARF STREET -AND- ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 13/01 PICKERING HARBOUR COMPANY (COOL WATER F ARMS PROPERTY) PART OF LOT 22, RANGE 3, B.F.C. (LANDS ON THE EAST SIDE OF LIVERPOOL ROAD, AND SOUTH OF WHARF STREET) Approved See Recommendation #1 a) Sylvain Trepanier, 1218 Monica Cook Place, President ofPESCA, stated his support of staff s recommendation and welcomed City's support in opposition. b) Doug Ritchie, 669 Front Road, stated his opposition to the proposed development. c) David Steele, 966 Timmins Gardens, stated PACT's and PESCA's opposition. Planning Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 13,2002 7:30 p.m. Chair: Councillor Johnson 2. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 23-02 NORTHEAST QUADRANT REVIEW: FINAL REPORT PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT REVISED NORTHEAST QUADRANT DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES Received and Referred Back to Staff a) Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Ave. E., made the following recommendations with respect to the Proposed Official Plan Amendment: Precinct A - remove proposed road off Sheppard Ave. with an entrance only for emergency vehicles; opposed to traffic calming measures if speed bumps included; Precinct B - no justification for these lands to be medium density; bridging of creek is needed; Precinct C - parking is a concern; Precinct D - a study should be undertaken on the Dunbarton School Site; the portion of this land abutting Sheppard Ave. should be low density; Precinct E - access should be off Sheppard Ave.; Precinct G - concerned about noise, should be a 10 metre buffer. b) John Ibbitson, 787 Sheppard Ave., requested that Precincts A, B, C & D remain low density. He advised that he has always been opposed to changing the south side of Sheppard Ave. to medium density and requests that a low density of 30 homes be approved. He stated that the area wildlife will disappear if this is approved. c) Bill Sorenberger, 750 Sheppard Ave. stated his concern with increased traffic and access to this site for emergency vehicles. d) David Steele, 966 Timmins Gardens, stated his pleasure in hearing that no decision has been made on piping the creek and he requested a report on the size of the retention pond. e) Tim Costor, 827 Sheppard Ave., advised that he is a resident of Precinct E and requested that a condition requiring land assembly of the four parcels in Precinct E before land development is permitted be included. f) Ron Richards, representing North American Acquisition, stated their strong objection to the guidelines and advised that the criteria for mixed corridor is unattainable. His client has developed the old Harwood Mall, this being done by giving flexible land use. There should be Interim Development Guidelines that represent the economy and be flexible. The Ministry of Transportation may not allow access at the off street ramp, a resolution should be added to encourage a full access intersection. It is not feasible to retain the Dunbarton School. This site is ideal for a gas bar, he requested staff consider interim uses, abandon using school and reconsider gas bar and car wash. g) Lorre1i Jones, representing Wood Carroll, stated that their largest concern is the public road advising that the Ontario Municipal Board decided that no public road is necessary. Also stated their concern that the Official Plan provides for a functional second storey and requested that Council delete this. h) Jim Robb, Friends of the Rouge Watershed, stated his concern with piping Amberlea Creek adding that this would compromise the quality of water. He stated that the creek should be looked at as an amenity. i) Wilma Travail, 734 Sheppard Ave., advised that she is adjacent to the proposed road and is concerned with the increased traffic and safety. The road is like a roller coaster causing difficulty in the winter to stop and to see oncoming traffic. She further stated that if we continue to cover creeks how are we to know what goes into the lake. Planning Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 13,2002 7:30 p.m. Chair: Councillor Johnson j) Vincent Santimora, representing Marion Hill, advised that in discussions with the Region the requirement for a median has been removed. He stated their concern with the requirement for an easement. He suggested that the sidewalk go through the City lands. He also advised that his client agrees to pay their share of the study costs. k) John Overzet, 650 Lakeridge Road, stated his concern with the condition respecting the sharing of costs with Marion Hill. He requested that discussion immediately occur regarding the future use of the blocks of land on the east and west side of the north end of Delta Boulevard. I) Judy Stapleton, 1834 Shadybrook Dr., questioned how the traffic consultants arrived at the estimate of an increase of 15 cars an hour from this development. 3. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 24-02 PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT OPA 01-002/P ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 04/01 MARION HILL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PART LOT 28, RANGE 3, B.F.C. (NOW PART 1, PLAN 14431 & PART 1, PLAN 40R-2767) (SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF WHITES ROAD AND SHEPPARD AVENUE) Part 1 a) and b) Approved Parts 2 and 3 Referred Back To Staff See Recommendation #2 a) Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Ave. E., stated that the development is based on the creek being piped. She suggested that the driveway be paved and made available only to City and emergency vehicles, a gated entrance could cause problems. Metered parking is not an answer to illegal parking. She questioned if this development has been planned to withstand earthquakes and advised that the retaining wall at rear of the Sarah McDonald Place is breaking down. She stated her concern with traffic safety and also stated that medium density designation is not appropriate. b) John Ibbitson, 787 Sheppard Ave., stated his opposition to changing from low density to medium and his concern with respect to access from Delta Blvd. He advised that parking on the south side of Sheppard Avenue would be impossible as Sheppard slopes downward. c) Bill Sorenberger, 750 Sheppard Ave., stated that a block of townhomes along Sheppard Ave. is not in character with the neighbourhood, low density should be kept as a buffer. d) Vincent Santimora, representing the applicant, stated that metered parking was suggested but not necessary. The buildings along Sheppard Avenue will act as a retaining wall and developing the corner of Whites and Sheppard will address trespassing issues. e) Wilma Travail, 734 Sheppard Ave., stated that Sheppard Ave. is a fairly narrow road and townhouses would cause a wall effect. Single family homes would be preferred as townhouses will destroy the present atmosphere. Planning Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 13,2002 7:30 p.m. Chair: Councillor Johnson 4. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 20-02 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 03-02 SEAN AND ANN REGAN 1911 VALLEY FARM ROAD P ART OF LOT 20, CONCESSION 1 Approved See Recommendation #3 a) Sean Regan, 1911 Valley Farm Road, advised that he was present to answer any questions. 5. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 22-02 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 22/01 1381190 ONTARIO LIMITED BLOCK T, PLANM15 701 - 711 KROSNO BOULEVARD Approved As Amended See Recommendation #4 a) David Lim, 713 Krosno Blvd, stated his objection to the application for a convenience store. He further stated his disappointment with the recommendations of the Planning staff advising that the neighbourhood would be better served with a variety of services rather than a duplication. He requested Committee to deny this application. b) Agnes Deutriche, owner of the Liverpool Road South Plaza, stated that this proposal would hurt the plaza and the convenience store owners. She also requested denial of this application. c) Ramesh Patel, applicant, requested approval of his application. d) Sylvain Trepanier, 1218 Monica Cook Place, questioned why the Committee of Adjustment recommended denial of the convenience store. He stated that it is the responsibility of Council to listen to the residents and deny this application but also stated that the dry cleaners would bring added value. e) Nick Givalus, representing the owner, stated that this application is in two parts; 1) approval of convenience store and dry cleaners; and 2) set backs. The owner is agreeable to the zoning conditions and Official Plan supports it. There will not be any change to the commercial buildings and parking is sufficient. A recent application has been received for a dollar store and statistics show that convenience stores and dollar stores have a hard time working together. f) Maureen Charlton, Store Manager of Bay Ridges Market, advised that she objects to this application and previously submitted her objections in writing. g) Scotty Ramage, Krosno Blvd., stated his opposition to another convenience store in the area. Planning Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 13,2002 7:30 p.m. Chair: Councillor Johnson 6. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 17-02 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 26/01 689629 ONTARIO LIMITED 420 SHEPPARD AVENUE SOUTH PART OF LOT 32, CONCESSION 1 (PART 2, PLAN 40R-17618) Approved See Recommendation #5 a) Grant Morris, owner, stated his support of staff s recommendations. b) Gail Dobson, 418 Sheppard Ave., stated her opposition to the change in zoning and advised that she previously submitted a letter stating her concerns. She advised that the proposed application has the driveway running down the full length of the west side of the property, is very narrow and may not accommodate the number of cars. She further stated her concern with respect to safety issues with the barn being so near to the railway tracks and also with the decreased marketable value of her home. 7. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT CL 05-02 PICKERING GROWTH MANAGEMENT STUDY Approved as Revised by 4 amendments to Report CAO 05-02 and by referrin2 the "landowner representation" component of Clause 2 back to staff for clarification and to provide names of persons to sit on the workin2 2roup. See Recommendation #6 a) Lorne Almack, Green Door Alliance, stated that the Agricultural Preserve Lands should be excluded from any study, these lands are off limits to development. He proposed that this item be tabled and a new Terms of Reference be developed. A Smart Growth Study for Seaton lands and existing urban areas of Pickering be undertaken. Consultants be selected by a committee including: a Councillor, a City Planner, a representative of the TRCA, Federation of Agriculture, Durham Conservation Assoc., Whitevale Comm. Assoc and Seaton Comm. Group. b) Tom Thompson, 3181 Byron St., stated that including the Agricultural Easement could allow developers to develop this land. c) David Donnelly, representing Save the Rouge Valley System and Environmental Defence Canada requested Council to adopt and incorporate the following recommendations into proposed plans: a) request Province to include all remaining publicly owned lands within the Agricultural Preserve as part of the Rouge Park; b) confirmation of the City's commitment to leave Agricultural Preserve Area intact; c) a full environmental assessment of the disposition of government lands; d) maintain wildlife linkages; e) 50% of the 5000 hectare area be protected in a natural heritage reserve system; f) a comprehensive natural heritage strategy to protect and link all natural heritage features in the 5000 hectare area into a large scale wildlife corridor system be undertaken; g) 5000 hectare area be managed to allow the persistence and viability of various species; h) any future growth management study be limited to Seaton community lands south of Taunton Road; i) Save the Rouge be invited to participate in future discussions and meetings for the subject lands; j) City provide intervenor funding to Save the Rouge to peer review studies; and k) that Save the Rouge be notified two weeks in advance of any public meeting regarding this matter. Planning Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 13,2002 7:30 p.m. Chair: Councillor Johnson d) David Steele, representing PACT, requested a combined (integrated) environmental review of rural areas. He stated that if the developer will not be requested to pay for any part of the environmental growth plan study than this policy should apply to all future development applications. He made the following recommendations: a) Pickering take ownership of all environmental assessments and planning matters in rural and urban areas; b) Prof. Eyles and his team should be retained to complete the environment study; c) freeze all development on all Seaton lands until all environmental studies are completed and all questions raised by those studies are answered; d) hire a environmental planner; e) agricultural lands remain as is until studies completed; f) PACT be part of the working committee; g) that the M.P. have a seat on the working committee; g) community outreach program be extended to all community associations; and h) a consultant be hired to consult with residents on progress of the planning process. He further stated that PACT does not support urban sprawl on agricultural lands or development of any environmental sensitive Seaton lands. e) Martin Herzog, Liverpool Road Community Association, recommended that river valleys and road patterns be reviewed along with F ederallands. f) Isabel Thompson, stated her concern with respect to the people living on the Seaton lands and suggested that those responsible be informed that the homes on the Seaton lands are not available for land swap. g) Bruce Flaherty, Lot 32, Conc. 3, stated that the working group should include the landowners. h) Jim Robb, Friends of the Rouge Watershed, stated that the agricultural preserve should not be looked at for development. i) Sandra Rider, 494 Whitevale Road, stated that the agricultural preserve lands should not be included in the study. j) Steve Sorenson, 212 Martins Road, stated that the agricultural preserve lands should not be included in the study other than for roads. k) Laura Orlandi, Kinsale, questioned the scope of the study. I) Jim Thompson, Whitevale, requested the preservation of the greenland in Pickering. He stated that the agricultural lands should not be included in the study. 8. CLERKS REPORT CL 16-02 FORTIFICATION OF LAND AND BUILDINGS By-law Forwarded to Council (III) OTHER BUSINESS 1. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The Chief Administrative Officer advised that the West Rouge Canoe Club have not reached their quota for the sale of boards for the boardwalk and, therefore, will be returning funds already collected. Planning Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 13,2002 7:30 p.m. Chair: Councillor Johnson b) The Chief Administrative Officer advised that a request has been received from the TRCA questioning if the City would be interested in sharing in the purchase of 911 Beachpoint Promenade. c) The Chief Administrative Officer distributed a status report on the Priest Property. d) Councillor McLean forwarded to the Chief Administrative Officer correspondence from Bayshore Towers. e) The Director, Planning & Development received confirmation from Council to forward non-controversial Planning items to the July 29th Committee of the Whole/Council Meeting. (IV) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 2.05 a.m. Appendix I Planning Committee Report PC-2002/5 That the Planning Committee of the City of Pickering having met on May 13, 2002 presents its fifth report to Council: 1. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 21-02 REVISED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION OP A 99-004IP(R) REVISED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 22/99(R) PICKERING HARBOUR COMPANY PART OF LOT 23, RANGE 3, B.F.C. (LANDS ON THE WEST SIDE OF LIVERPOOL ROAD, AND SOUTH SIDE OF WHARF STREET -AND- ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 13/01 PICKERING HARBOUR COMPANY (COOL WATER F ARMS PROPERTY) PART OF LOT 22, RANGE 3, B.F.C. (LANDS ON THE EAST SIDE OF LIVERPOOL ROAD, AND SOUTH OF WHARF STREET) 1. That Official Plan Amendment Application OP A 99-004IP(R), submitted by the Pickering Harbour Company to redesignate land located on the west side of Liverpool Road, south of Wharf Street, within Parts of Lot 23, Range 3, BFC, to revise Table 3 of the Pickering Official Plan - Open Space System: Permissible Uses by Subcategory - Marina Area to broaden the list of permissible uses to permit the proposed 66 unit residential development be REFUSED in light of Amendment 6 to the Pickering Official Plan; and 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Applications A 22/99 and A 13/01, submitted by the Pickering Harbour Company to permit on the East Shore Marina lands the upgrading of the marina uses and the development of 66 townhouses with the potential for ground floor commercial uses in those dwellings fronting Liverpool Road, and to permit on the Coolwater Farms lands retail, office, and boat storage uses, be ENDORSED IN PRINCIPLE, AS REVISED BY STAFF, in accordance with the Council - adopted Amendment 6 to the Pickering Official Plan, to permit on the East Shore Marina lands the upgrading of the marina uses and the development of a maximum 26 townhouses fronting Liverpool Road with the potential for ground floor commercial, and to permit on the Coolwater Farms lands retail, office, and winter boat storage, as set out in the staff recommended implementing by-law attached as Appendix I to Report Number PD 21-02; and 3. That City staff and representatives be authorized to present Recommendations # 1 and #2 to the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing as Council's position on Official Plan Amendment Application OP A 99-004IP(R), Zoning By-law Amendment Applications A22/99(R) and A13/01, and further authorize City staff and representatives to make adjustments to the staff recommended implementing by-law as technical issues are finalized. Appendix I Planning Committee Report PC-2002/5 2. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 24-02 PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT OPA 01-002/P ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 04/01 MARION HILL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PART LOT 28, RANGE 3, B.F.C. (NOW PART 1, PLAN 14431 & PART 1, PLAN 40R-2767) (SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF WHITES ROAD AND SHEPPARD AVENUE) 1. (a) That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 01-002/P, submitted by Marion Hill Development Corporation on lands being Part of Lot 28, Range 3, B.F.C. in the City of Pickering, to replace the Urban Residential Areas: Low Density Areas designation on lands on the south side of Sheppard Avenue with a Urban Residential Areas: Medium Density Areas designation on Schedule I - Land Use Structure be APPROVED AS REVISED, to also add various site-specific policies to section 11.8, Woodlands Neighbourhood Policies, for the subject lands, including a cap in the maximum residential density of 55 units per net hectare, as set out in Appendix I to Report Number PD 24-02; and (b) That the draft by-law to adopt Amendment 8 to the Pickering Official Plan be FORWARDED TO COUNCIL for enactment, as set out in Appendix I to Report Number PD 24-02. 3. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 20-02 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 03-02 SEAN AND ANN REGAN 1911 VALLEY FARM ROAD P ART OF LOT 20, CONCESSION 1 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 02/01, submitted by Sean and Ann Regan, for 1911 Valley Farm Road, being Part of Lot 20, Concession 1, City of Pickering, to amend the zoning of the subject lands from "R3" to a "SA-11" zone, in order to permit the development of five (5) street townhouses on the subj ect lands, be APPROVED, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Report Number PD 20-02; and 2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/01, as set out in draft in Appendix II to Report Number PD 20-02, be forwarded to City Council for enactment; and 3. That the request made by Sean and Ann Regan, to permit the division of the subject lands, 1911 Valley Farm Road, being Part of Lot 20, Concession 1, City of Pickering to create a total of five residential building lots through land severance, rather than by draft plan of subdivision, be APPROVED. 4. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 22-02 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 22/01 1381190 ONTARIO LIMITED BLOCK T, PLANM15 701 - 711 KROSNO BOULEVARD That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 22/01, submitted by Ramesh Patel, on lands being Block T, Plan M15, City of Pickering, to amend the existing zoning to include a convenience store in association with the existing gas bar, a dry cleaning depot, and technical amendments to clarify existing yard requirements on the subject lands, be Appendix I Planning Committee Report PC-2002/5 APPROVED AS REVISED, to permit the continuance of the existing gas bar, with limited sale of accessory convenience items as permitted by the Committee of Adjustment Application PICA 44/00 and technical amendments to clarify existing yard requirements on the subject lands subject to the conditions included in Appendix I attached to Report No. PD 22-02, as revised to: (1) delete Condition 1.0 (a) (uses - convenience store/dry cleaning depot use) (2) delete Condition 1.0 (b) (size restriction for convenience store/dry cleaning depot uses) 5. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT REPORT PD 17-02 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 26/01 689629 ONTARIO LIMITED 420 SHEPPARD AVENUE SOUTH PART OF LOT 32, CONCESSION 1 (PART 2, PLAN 40R-17618) 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 26/01, submitted by Grant Morris, on lands being South Part of Lot 31, Concession 1, (Part 2, 40R-17618), City of Pickering, to amend the zoning of the lands to permit the establishment of a second dwelling unit in the main dwelling, and to convert the existing barn in the rear yard into a garage and dwelling unit, on the subject property, be APPROVED AS REVISED to permit the establishment of a second dwelling unit in the main dwelling; subject to conditions outlined in Appendix I to Report No. 17-02. 6. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT CL 05-02 PICKERING GROWTH MANAGEMENT STUDY 1. That Council receive for information, Report to Council CAO 05-02 (Revised) concerning a growth management study; and 2. That Council authorize the establishment of a working group made up of council and staff representatives through public notice and invitation to draft detailed terms of reference for the growth management study, and that Council appoint the following members of Council to sit on this working group: 3. That the working group use the ground rules and elements of the growth management study as set out in this Report as the basis for preparing the detailed terms of reference for the study, and that the working group complete and forward these terms of reference to Council for consideration in June 2002. 4. That a copy of this Report be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Region of Durham, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for information.