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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 18, 2002 Statutory Public Information Meeting Minutes Pursuant to the Planning Act Thursday, April 18, 2002 7:00 P.M. Chair: Councillor McLean PRESENT: L. Taylor T. Barnett S. Gaunt D. Kearns - Manager, Development Review - Planner II - Planner II - Committee Coordinator The Manager, Development Review, provided an overview of the requirements of the Planning Act and the Ontario Municipal Board respecting this meeting and matters under consideration there at. (I) DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION SP-2002-01 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 01/02 MARSHALL HOMES (DUNBARTON) LIMITED LOTS 111, 112, 113, PART OF LOTS 114 AND 115, PLAN 1050 (EAST SIDE OF FAIRPORT ROAD. NORTH OF WELRUS STREET) 1. Tyler Barnett, Planner II, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report #11-02. 2. Joyce Herzog, representing Liverpool West Community Association, stated that the Association is pleased to see that the majority of the housing frontages are in accordance with the Official Plan but are concerned with Lots 13 and 14, requesting consideration be given to street frontages, landscaping and architectural design. She further stated their concern with the accuracy of the creek on the map and requested that the internal roadway be maintained. 3. Sue Pelletier, 1801 Fairport Road, stated her concern with respect to grading from the proposed development sloping to her home. She requested that any garbage on their property from this development be cleaned up by the developer and that a wood fence be constructed on the east and south sides of her property prior to construction and if this is not possible that this condition be written into the agreement. 4. Ian McCullough, Marshall Homes, advised that they will work with staff concerning Lots 13 and 14 and also that the construction management plan will address Mrs. Pelletier's concerns. (II) DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 18T -88059 (REVISION 2) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 03/02 711053 ONTARIO INc. & 562503 ONTARIO LIMITED PART OF LOT 4, CONCESSION 5, PART 2, PLAN 40R-4159 (EAST SIDE OF SIDELINE 4. SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 7) 1. Steve Gaunt, Planner II, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report #12-02. 2. Dana Anderson, DLA Consulting, provided the history of this property and applications which have been submitted and studies undertaken of the area. Over two years was spent developing this application, environmental impact study has been prepared, hydrogeological report and engineering reports have been provided as well as a planning report. Mr. Rondeau, owner, met with immediate neighbours and provided them with a plan of the proposed development. It is their intention to re-establish the natural creek and original flow plan, improve the flood situation and create an aesthetically pleasing development. The proposed homes will be one to one and a half storeys with walkouts. Zoning will address open space and protection areas. Dr. Malar's letter was forwarded to a Hydrogeological Specialist who has provided comments. Statutory Public Information Meeting Minutes Pursuant to the Planning Act Thursday, April 18, 2002 7:00 P.M. Chair: Councillor McLean 3. Frank, a resident of Kinsale, advised that he is in favour of the plan but spoke strongly against the dumping situation on the north side of Hwy. 7. 4. Margaret Williamson, speaking on behalf of her mother who resides at 3360 Balsam Road, stated her concerns with respect to deteriorating water quality, grading, fires left unattended on the property across the street, air quality, dust. She questioned what is being done to protect the wildlife, residents and their quality of life. 5. Steve Gaunt, Planner II, advised that the construction management plan will address concerns previously stated and that a site supervisor will maintain the requirements and hours of operation. 6. Ted Malar, 3510 Audley Road, stated his concern with respect to water quality and stress on his pond due to development. He spoke in favour of the creek being restored but against the creation of 3 5 new wells which will further put stress on the area. 7. Nancy Listro, 3545 Balsam Road, stated their concern with the amount of activity going on in the area and no notification given. She stated further that putting 35 homes on well water is dangerous and that city water should be brought into the neighbourhood. 8. Joe Listro, 3545 Balsam Road, stated his concern with respect to what is being dumped on the north side of Hwy. 7 and with the water quality. 10. Laura Orlandi, 3270 Hwy. #7, advised of her approval of the plan and layout. She stated her concern with respect to the water issue in north Pickering, dumping on the north side of Hwy. 7 and the radius of notification. She further stated that if the dumping doesn't cease on both sides of Hwy. 7 the wells will not have drinkable water. 11. Dana Anderson, representing the applicant, advised that the Official Plan requires lots to be serviced by wells, a recent hydrogeological study has been completed, this plan will have the least environmental impact on the area, a number of provisions have been put in place to monitor existing and new wells, the developer will be contributing to road upgrade and there will be no runoff onto the road. She further stated that the Ministry of the Environment has approved the site for this development. She also advised that an island will be constructed to divide the traffic for safety reasons. The hydrogeological report will be made available and also a well monitoring program will be in place. (III) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.