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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/05/17 - - -- ---- þa.. - -- - 1.1 I I ~~"-"~~l~(/ , - _u~~ :1 STATUTORY PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING MINUTES A Statutory Public Information Meeting was held on Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. PRESENT: L. Taylor C. Rose T. Barnett S. Gaunt D. Kearns - Manager, Current Operations Division - Manager, Policy Division - Planner I - Planner II - Committee Coordinator 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 05/01 CENTRAL VERSA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PART OF LOT 21, RANGE 3, B.F.C. (WEST SIDE OF SANDY BEACH ROAD. SOUTH OF BA YL Y STREET) 1. Tyler Barnett, Planner I, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report # 14-01. 2. Lindsay Dale-Harris, Consultant for the applicant, introduced representatives of this development who provided information concerning this proposal. 3. Dan Kaiuk, representing the Central Versa Development Corp., advised that this is a 124 bed Long Term Care Facility located on Sandy Beach Road. The residents coming into this facility will be approximately 85 years of age and live at this residence for about 2 Yz years. This building will have a residential appearance with gardens placed on numerous locations on the property. 4. Brian Brownley, Architect for the applicant, advised that he has been working on the project for approximately 4 - 5 months. This development will have a Storm Water Management System which will have water running north to south. The parking lot will be located closest to the City owned vacant land. A circular driveway is in place which will provide access for emergency vehicles. All residential units will the street and not the surrounding properties. 5. Lindsay Dale-Harris, advised that this facility will be a maximum of 10 metres in height, 2 storeys. A traffic study was undertaken and the busiest time would be in the mornings around 7:00 a.m. and again at approximately 3:30 p.m. There is ample parking for staff and visitors with most visitation taking place in the evening. Two handicap parking spaces and 48 regular spots are provided. The deciduous trees along Sandy Beach Road will stay and 20 additional coniferous trees and 20 deciduous trees will be planted on site. The storm water pond is designed to collect water right after a storm and to empty out immediately. 6. Michael McFarland, 882 Reytan Blvd., advised that his home is facing the proposed parking lot. His concerns include flooding and increased traffic. 7. -. 8. - 12. -. - 16. -. - --2-- William Simmons, 856 Reytan Blvd., stated his concern with parking and questioned if there is any intention of putting access fÌ'om this facility onto Reytan Blvd. He also questioned if the independent generator will create a lot of noise to the area residents, what the age of the trees are that will be planted and will a hedge or fence be installed around the property. Gord Hamilton, 1481 Drava St., questioned if land elevation will be raised on the northern portion of the property, will there be a fence built around the parameter of the property and is there a proposal to widen Sandy Beach Road. He advised that most homes on Drava St. are bungalows and this facility will be two storeys which is not compatible with the neighbourhood. 9. Maureen Whiteway, 886 Reytan Blvd., stated her concerns with respect to parking, garbage storage, traffic fÌ'om trucks, decrease in value of surrounding properties, noise, possible entrance onto Reytan Blvd. and noise fÌ'om emergency vehicles. 10. Nancy Spielberg, 887 Regan Place, stated her 100% opposition to this proposal and her concern with respect to traffic, decrease in property value and drainage. She further stated that this property would be a great play area for neighbourhood kids. 11. Margaret Drake, 899 Reytan Blvd., stated her concern with a possible entrance onto Reytan Blvd., with drainage and with building placement on the site. She questioned if the central activity room would be rented out for public use. Mary-Ellen McFarlane, 882 Reytan Blvd., advised of her concern with respect to an entrance onto Reytan Blvd. fÌ'om this site and questioned if the garbage will be stored in a contained room. 13. Paul White, 507 C1iffview Road, stated the need for a long term care facility in our community for our parents and our grandparents. If this proposal is denied a developer could request a much larger development such as townhouses. Traffic is a non-issue for nursing homes, deliveries are done during rush hours, not all day. There's an opportunity for a net gain in this community and for Pickering. 14. Graham Green, 1741 Drava St., advised that the traffic study is incomplete, consideration was not given to all the sports that take place in the Kinsmen Park at the bottom of Sandy Beach Road and the traffic this creates. He questioned why this property was chosen and not five miles north. 15. Donald Ball, 892 Reytan Blvd., advised that he is not in opposition to a nursing home in the area but is concerned with depreciation in property values and questioned if this will bring the property taxes down. He further stated his concerns with respect to parking, access onto Reytan Blvd., appearance of the proposed fence and ground water drainage. Lindsay Dale-Harris, advised that drainage will be onto Sandy Beach Road and she will speak to the Storm Water Engineer to ensure improvement. There is absolutely no intention of putting an access, vehicular or pedestrian, through to Reytan Blvd. A two-storey facility is very acceptable in the area and no windows will be placed facing backyards. Park area will not be diminished for kids, no outside storage of garbage, all will be interior and reiligerated. Laundry is done on site and the only trucks anticipated will be delivering food which will take place early in the morning. Everything will be done to screen in parking area. She advised that staffing includes 120 part-time, full~time, shift workers. Sirens will not be used to transfer residents to hospitals or bring residents back. - .-- - - 3. - 4. - 5. --3-- (II) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 40/00 PICKERING HOLDINGS INC., ET AL. PART OF LOTS 27 & 28, B F RANGE 3 (SOUTH SIDE OF KINGSTON ROAD. EAST OF WHITES ROAD) 1. Steve Gaunt, Planner II, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report #15-01. 2. Alex Artuchov, representing the applicant, advised that he was present to answer any questions. 3. Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Ave., questioned when the loud speakers will be removed and stated her concern with the watercourse. 4. Paul White, 507 Cliffview Rd., advised that he has no objection to part of the uses, ego hotel, but there is no need for more plazas or strip malls. Pickering has become very congested and innovative development should be planned for the gateway to Pickering. 5. Alex Artuchov, representing the applicant, advised that the watercourse is subject to a number of agency approvals and that Pickering has asked for uses to be intensified. He further stated that an attempt is being made to create an interesting and varied streetscape along Kingston Road. (III) PICKERING OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT OP A 01-002P ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 04/01 MARION HILL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PART OF LOT 28, RANGE 3, B.F.C. (NOW PART 1, PLAN 40R-14431 & PART 1, PLAN 40R-2767) SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF WHITES ROAD AND SHEPPARD AVENUE 1. Steve Gaunt, Planner II, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report #16-01. 2. Ian Santamaura, representing the applicant, advised that they have been working with staff for approximately two years on development for this area. An appropriate type of building form for this site could make the transition between Kingston Road and residential to the north. Four storey stacked townhouses are proposed along Whites Road and three storey units in three separate blocks with walkways are proposed along Sheppard Ave. The site includes an internal park, 219 parking spaces and a walkway fÌ'om Sheppard Ave. to Delta Blvd. Irene McNamara, 752 Sheppard Ave., stated her concerns with respect to increased traffic along Sheppard Ave., style of homes, impact on busing and impact on existing residents. She questioned whether or not Sheppard Ave. is to be widened, how this development will impact the prices of the area homes and what school will these children be bused to when all schools in the area are overcrowded. A resident at 738 Sheppard Ave., advised of his opposition to this development and stated his concern with respect to schools, parking and traffic. Gregory Flavell, 734 Sheppard Ave., stated his concern with overcrowding of schools, small children's attraction to the neighbouring train tracks and looking into another community. He questioned why the density is being doubled in the area. 6. 7. - 8. r 9. 10. 11. - (IV) - Dated - -. --4-- Bill Sornberger, 750 Sheppard Ave., commented on his concern that traffic fÌ'om this development will exit onto Sheppard Ave. which will create incredible traffic increase. He further stated his concern with overcrowding of schools and the negative impact on the present community. Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Ave., advised that she will be forwarding her comments to the City in writing. She questioned what percentage of this development is government required. John McNamara, 752 Sheppard Ave., questioned Councillor Ryan on the actions he will be taking to stop this application. Paul White, 507 Cliffview Road, advised of the difficulty in understanding all the corrections previously advised by staff. He requested that conceptual drawings be provided and that a complete Environmental Assessment be undertaken. He stated his concerns with respect to traffic increase, overcrowding of schools and the increase in density. John Flavell, 734 Sheppard Ave., stated his surprise that the proposed road will be going to Sheppard Ave. rather than Kingston Road. He advised of his interest in speaking with the applicant. Ian Santarnaura, representing the applicant, advised that the OP Amendment deals with only .4 hectare of property, everything else falls under OP requirements. The proposal is for four storey buildings on Whites Road and three storeys on Sheppard Ave. Traffic will have to be reviewed and access onto Whites Road will be looked at in detail. No government housing is required and the quality and architecture of this development will be mirrored to the area. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:51 p.m. 1111 '-( ¿£~ 2--'f. ~t:/?) I , Clerk