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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 6, 1992 7/92 36 COUNCIL MINUTES A Meeti ng of the Pickeri ng Town Counci 1 was hel d on Monday, April 6,1992 at 7:30 p.m. 8 PRESENT: COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner - E. Higdon R. Johnson E. Pi stri tto K. Van Kempen D. Wellman Acting Mayor ALSO PRESENT: C.M.T. Sheffield B. Taylor N. Carroll T. Melymuk - Town Manager - Town Clerk - Director of Planning - Deputy Director of Planning ABSENT: Mayor Arthurs - (ill) 8 (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular meeting of March 23,1992. (II ) 1. DELEGATIONS Jim Barker, District Manager, Maple District, Ministry of Natural Resources, and other representatives of the Mi ni stry made a presentati on to Counci 1 wi th respect to the Rouge-Duffi ns Corri dor. Ken Ell i ot, Forester, spoke of the importance of forests and Gl en Hooper, Biologist, spoke about the ecological systems that corridors support. 8 Fred Beer, representi ng the Pi ckeri ng Rura 1 Association, stated that the Ministry of Natural Resources is weak in that i t doesn't take a strong stand on development applications. Jim Barker responded that the do comment on development applications but that the Region is the final approving authority. Judy Bobi tt, representing the News Adverti ser, asked if it is fair to assume that the Ministry will comment negatively to the Region on subdivision applications where sustainable forests are threatened. Jim Barker responded that he is working with the Region and the Town to discuss this matter and to supply information to those authorities. (II ) 7/92 37 DELEGATIONS - continued 8 2. 3. 8 4. 5. 6. 8 Alex Robertson, 893 Modlin Road, stated that the Ministry should arrange a proper public meeting on the matter of forest corridors. Richard Ward, R. R. #2, Blackstock, asked if it is the Ministryls intent to preserve the area between the hydro right-of-way and the railway corridor. Jim Barker responded that thei r intent is to make sure there is a forest corridor and this does not mean that development will be stopped. Peter Landolt, representing two landowners in the Pinegrove Avenue area, asked if there were copies of the corridor maps available to the public. Jim Barker responded that maps will be made available to the public. Don Given, representing Landford Acres Limited, stated that he wants to see the process that the Ministry of Natural Resources talked about in their presentation brought into focus. Council should initiate public discussions on this matter as soon as possible so that decisions can be made. Michael Kane, 1230 Radon Street, Unit 16, stated that he owns Michael 1 s Taxi and Michael 1 s Limousi ne. Allegations have been made that his limousine acts as a taxi but he has made it clear that he is operating a limousine. His car has many upgrades and is similar to limousines operating in other municipalities. His vehicle is insured as a limousine and he quotes his customers on a flat rate basis. Although he may solicit business, other limousines and taxis do this as well. The amending by-law is directed at him solely and if it passes, it should not prohibit a two-way radio or cellular telephone. Michael Kane proposed that limousines be regulated in the amount that can be charged to customers. In 1986, he had two plates but one was revoked and the municipality is tryi ng to revoke more. The Town shou1 d ensure that the ratio of taxicabs to the population is increased or that the Clerk be directed to issue a plate to him or that this amending by-law be grandfathered so that it does not include him. Ian Richards stated that Michael Kane voluntarily turned his plates in to the Town in 1986 and left Town for four months. If thi s by-1 aw i s not passed, then other taxicab owners will turn their vehicles into limousi nes. John Warren, representing Antique Taxi, stated that he was representing the taxicab brokers and stated that he supports the amending by-law. Peter Wood, Brock Road, Claremont, asked Council to reconsider his application for rezoning on the west side of Brock Road, south of the Pickering/Uxbridge Town1ine, to permit the creation of two new lots. He stated that he is wi 11 i ng to accept a severance that would create two larger lots or the creation of one 1 arge lot. 7/92 38 (II ) 7. DELEGATIONS - continued Michael Teschner, representing Parkhi11view Estates Limited, stated that he is satisfied with the recommendation of the Executive Committee. 9. Carl Keffer requested that Counci 1 1 i ft hi sHeri tage Permit Application from the table. He stated that the existing Zoning By-law permits a building height of 39 feet, the Whiteva1e Heritage Guidelines permit a bui 1 di ng height of 28.7 feet and he is requesti ng a building height of 28 feet in order to hide air condi ti oni ng uni ts and sky1 i ghts. He wants to use aluminum siding on all sides of the building because it is cost-effective and is fire-proof. He intends to use the narrower siding because it will blend in more favourab1y with other heritage buildings. A person would not recognize that the siding being used is aluminum if they were standing more than 20 feet from the building. Alex Robertson, 893 Modlin Road, stated that he supports the Notice of Motion to direct the Fire Chief to prepare a report on response time i n the north urban area. A previ ous Counci 1 purchased 1 and near the intersection of Dixie Road and Finch Avenue for a firehal1 to service the north urban area. He was told that this land was not suitable to build on and asked if that was true and if that is what is delaying the construction of the firehall. People living in the north urban area are concerned about the response time of the emergency fire vehicles and the danger is increasing because of development in this area. He asked why the constructi on of thi s fi reha 11 is bei ng del ayed if there is money in the reserve account to fund it. 8. 8 8 10. Anna Willson, representing the Local Architectural Conservati on Advi sory Commi ttee (LACAC), stated that she supports the recommendation of the LACAC with respect to the Heri tage Permi t App 1 i ca ti on submi tted by Carl Keffer. The aspect of the building is important and the scale of the building is particularly important in Whiteva1e. The use of aluminum siding on the sides of the building was a tradeoff on the design of the windows. ( III) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #35/92 - See Appendix #1 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Higdon 8 That the report of the Executive Committee Meeting of March 23, 1992 be adopted with the following amendment: Items #1 and #2 were deferred for two weeks. CARRIED Council considered the following amendment to Item #6: continued 7/92 39 Resolution #36/92 8 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Higdon That the site plan pertaining to development applications OPA 90-100/P and A 32/90 submitted by J.F. Coughlan be circulated to the area residents prior to approval by the Site Plan Committee. LOST Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Absent: Councillors Brenner, Higdon and Van Kempen Councillors Johnson, Pistritto and Wellman Mayor Arthurs Recorded Vote on Item #6: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto and Wellman Councillor Van Kempen Mayor Arthurs No: Absent: Recorded Vote on Item #8: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Van Kempen and Wellman Mayor Arthurs Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto, Absent: Resolution #37/92 8 Moved by Councillor Pistritto Seconded by Councillor Higdon That the motion regarding the Heritage Permit Application submitted by C: Keffer which was tabled at the Council Meeting of March 2,1992 be lifted from the table. CARRIED Resolution #38/92 Moved by Councillor Pistritto Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the fourth conceptual plan as attached to the Minutes of the L.A.C.A.C. Meeting of February 4, 1992 submitted by C. Keffer affecting lands known as Lot 5 and Parts of Lots 44 and 45, Plan 21, 390 Main Street, Whiteva1e, be accepted subject to the following conditions: 1. 2. 8 3. 4. 5. that the roof line is not higher than 25 feet; tha tal umi num s i di ng be permi tted on all sides of the building; that the colour of the siding match; that there be a straight roof line; that the keystones over. the windows be removed. CARRIED 7/92 40 The following amendment was considered in conjunction with the above resolution: Resolution #39/92 8 Moved by Councillor Johnson Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen That aluminum siding be permitted at the front of the building. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Absent: Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson and Van Kempen Councillors Pistritto and Wellman Mayor Arthurs Resolution #40/92 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Van Kempen That Council petition the Ministry of Transportation for a 1992 Subsidy Allocation as fol10ws:- Conventional Transit Capital 439,125 Operating 720,628 8 Handi-Trans 50,500 175,817 CARRIED Resolution #41/92 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Wellman That Tender No. T-3-92 submitted by Dunford Liscio for H.V.A.C. refurbishment at the Pickering Works Centre in the total amount of $43,870.00 be approved. CARRIED Resolution #42/92 8 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Johnson. That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby concurs with the appointment of Fire Chief Steven Stewart as Fi re Co-ordi nator for the Regi ona 1 Muni ci pa 1 ity of Durham by the Council of the Corporation of the Regional Municipality of Durham. CARRIED 7/92 41 Resolution #43/92 8 Moved by Councillor Van Kempen Seconded by Councillor Johnson Whereas the Fire Station Location Study prepared by M.M. Dillon Limited dated October, 1987 identified a response time in excess of five minutes for much of the north urban area of the Town; and Whereas the Fi re Chi ef and most fi re preventi on agenci es have agreed that a response time of four minutes is the maximum length of time to adequately respond to a fire emergency; and Whereas the response time of the fi refi ghters and equipment to an emergency is one of the most important criteria in the saving of lives and property; and Whereas much of the residential growth occurring in the Town of Pickering is in the north urban area and includes ancillary services such as elementary and secondary schools; and Whereas the Study identified the need for a new fire station to be established on or near Finch Avenue in 1989 to serve the northern urban area of the Town; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby directs the Fire Chief to report to Council on the adequacy of the response time in the north urban area and the rural area; 8 and that copies of the Fire Station Location Study prepared by M.M. Dillon Limited, particularly those sections dealing with response time, be forwarded to Members of Council and any other interested party. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson, Pistritto and Van Kempen Councillor Wellman Mayor Arthurs No: Absent: (IV) BY-LAWS Counci 11 or Van Kempen, seconded by Counci 11 or Hi gdon, moved for leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Pickering: 8 By-law Number 3918/92 - Third Reading Only Being a by-law to designate property owned by the Federal Government in the Town of Pi ckeri ng muni ci pa lly known as north Part Lot 19, Concession 5 (Lot 1, Plan 10) and commonly known as The Bentley House as being of architectural and historical value or interest. By-law Number 3964/92 Bei ng a by-l aw to authori ze the executi on of an Agreement to amend the Subdivi si on Agreement respect; ng the development of Blocks 37 and 38, Plan 40M-1535, Pickering (Grand Oak Homes) 7/92 42 ( IV) BY-LAWS - continued By-law Number 3965/92 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Servicing Agreement and to authorize the acquisi~on of lands respecting the construction of a portion of Sideline 2 Road, Concession 7, Pickering (Karsten Contracting Limited). 8 By-law Number 3966/92 Being a by-law to amend By-law Number 2206/86 for the licensing, regulating and governing of taxicab drivers, owners and brokers. By-law Number 3967/92 Being a by-law to appoint a Parking Control Officer to enforce By-law 2359/87 (Parking). Recorded Vote: Yes: No: Absent: Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson and Pistritto Councillors Van Kempen and Wellman Mayor Arthurs By-law Number 3968/92 - First and Second Reading Only Being a by-law to stop up and close and authorize the sale of a portion of Pinegrove Road. 8 THIRD READING Councillor Higdon, seconded by Councillor Van Kempen, moved that the report of the Commi ttee of the Who 1 e on By-1 aw Numbers 3964/92, 3965/92, 3966/92 and 3967/92 be adopted and the sai d by-1 aws be now read a thi rd time and PASSED and that the Mayor and C1 erk si gn the same and the seal of the Corporati on be affixed thereto. CARRIED Recorded Vote on By-law 3918/92: Yes: No: Absent: Councillors Brenner, Johnson and Pistritto Councillors Higdon, Van Kempen and Wellman Mayor Arthurs Recorded Vote on By-law 3967/92: Yes: No: Absent: Councillors Brenner, Higdon, Johnson and Pistritto Councillors Van Kempen and Wellman Mayor Arthurs 8 7/92 43 (V) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Wellman requested leave to introduce the following motion: Resolution #44/92 8 Moved by Councillor Wellman Seconded by Councillor Johnson That the Director of Planning be directed to prepare a report on the implications of the submission made by the Ministry of Natural Resources on the Rouge-Duffins Corri dor. CARRIED 2. Councillor Higdon requested leave to introduce the following motion: Resolution #45/92 Moved by Councillor Higdon Seconded by Councillor Pistritto Whereas the Town of Pickering1s Local Architectural and Conservation Advisory Committee has recognized that the Bentley House located at the southwest corner of Brock Road and Highway #7 in Brougham is a building of architectural and historical value to the Town; and 8 Whereas the Bentley House is owned by the Federal Government and the municipality is unable to designate this house or protect its architectural and historical interest in any other way; NOW THEREFORE the Counci 1 of the Corporati on of the Town of Pi ckeri ng hereby requests Publ ic Works Canada to immediately seek a Federal heritage designation. CARRIED 3. Councillor Higdon requested leave to introduce the following motion: Resolution #46/92 Moved by Councillor Higdon Seconded by Councillor Pistritto That Council be authorized to purchase telephone answering machines at a cost of $114.99 each and that this expenditure be charged to Account 3264-2113-6181; and that these costs be deducted accordi ngly from the conmuni cati on I s allowance for Counci 11 ors Hi gdon and Pistritto. CARRIED 8 7/92 44 (VI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 3969/92 8 Counci 11 or Van Kempen, seconded by Counci 11 or Johnson moved for 1 eave to introduce a By-l aw of the Town of Pi ckeri ng to confi rm those proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering at its meeting held on the 6th day of April, 1992 and that the same be now fi nally passed and that the Mayor and Cl erk sign the same and tha t the Sea 1 of the Corpora ti on be thereto affixed. CARRIED (VII ) ADJOURNMENT. The Meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m. Dated 8 8 APPENDIX #1 TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on March 23, 1992, presents its sixth report to Counci 1 and recommends: 8 1. APPLICATION FOR REZONING BY P. WOOD ON THE WEST SIDE OF BROCK ROAD, SOUTH OF THE PICKERING/UXBRIDGE TOWNLINE FILE NUMBER - B 2310 A 2/91 That the requested Amendment to the Ham1 et of C1 aremont Development P1 an to redesi gnate 1 ands bei ng Part of Lot 17, Concession 9, Town of Pickering, from Open Space to Residential - Phase I required to permit the development of two detached residential dwellings, be NOT APPROVED. DEFERRED UNTIL APRIL 21,1992 2. APPLICATION FOR REZONING BY P. WOOD ON THE WEST SIDE OF BROCK ROAD, SOUTH OF THE PICKERING/UXBRIDGE TOWNLINE FILE NUMBER - B 2310 A 2/91 8 That the proposed Zoning By-1 aw Amendment App1 i cati on A 2/91, submi tted by Mr. Peter Wood, on 1 ands bei ng Part of Lot 17, Concession 9, Town of Pickering, from Agricultural to an appropriate Residential zone, to permit the development of two detached residential dwellings, be NOT APPROVED. DEFERRED UNTIL APRIL 21,1992 3 PROPOSED KONTOS MEDICAL CENTRE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF KINGSTON ROAD, EAST OF ROSE BANK ROAD FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 46/89 That condition 2(c} of Council IS August 8, 1991 resolution respecting Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 46/89 (Revised), be amended by replacing 1110 metresll with 1112.8 metresll, so that the condition of approval reads: IIThat any implementing zoning by-l aw amendment estab1 ish a maximum bui 1 ding height of 12.87 metres". 8 6/92 2 4. DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION BY PARKHILLVIEW ESTATES LIMITED ON THE WEST SIDE OF HILLVIEW DRIVE FILE NUMBER - B 4100 - 18T-89024 8 That the Region of Durham be advised that the Town of Pi ckeri ng has no obj ecti on to the amendment of condition 16b) of the conditions of Draft Approval to delete the requirement respecting the transfer of Block 28, and IIThat the Town Solicitor be requested to make appropriate amendments to the Subdivision Agreement to i nc1 ude the transfer of Block 28 to Lot 152, P1 an M-1017 within five years, and if that is not accomplished that the Town review the matter again at that time and further that an appropriate mai ntenance easement be provided to Block 28 until such time as it is transferred to an abutting 10t.1I 5. DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION BY PARKHILLVIEW ESTATES LIMITED ON THE WEST SIDE OF HILLVIEW DRIVE FILE NUMBER - B 4100 - 18T-89024 8 That the Region of Durham be advised that the Town of Pi ckeri ng has no obj ecti on to red1 i ni ng Lots 1 -4 to create a total of five lots, each having no less than 18.0 metres of frontage and to amend condi ti on 1} of the conditions of Draft Approval to reflect this change; and That the Town Solicitor be requested to make appropriate amendments to the Subdivision Agreement to reflect the addition of one Lot to the draft Plan. 6. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT BY J.F. COUGHLAN ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BROCK ROAD AND FINCH AVENUE FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 32/90 That the request of Mr. J.F. Coughlan to amend the si te desi gn concept endorsed by Counci 1 on August 7, 1991 respecting development applications OPA 909-100-P and A 32/90, to allow vehicular access from Royal Road to the residential apartment building proposed adjacent to Finch Avenue, be APPROVED. 8 7. 8 8. 8 9. 10. 8 6/92 3 ROUGE VALLEY PARK PLANNING PROJECT "pHASE TWO REPORT; CONCEPT ALTERNATIVESII FILE NUMBER - B 1000 That Town Council receive Report #3 of the Interdepartmental Development Team regarding the IIPhase Two Report Concept A1ternativesll prepared on behalf of the Rouge Valley Park Advisory Committee; and That Town Council endorse the comments contained within Report #3 of the Interdepartmental Development Team; and That the Town C1 erk be requested to forward a copy of Report #3 of the Interdepartmental Development Team to the Rouge Valley Park Advisory Committee and the Ministry of Natural Resources as the Town's comment on the Advi sory Commi ttee I s II Pha se Two Report; Concept Alternativesll. PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT ON WETLANDS FILE NUMBER - B 1000.01 That Town Council receive Planning Report No. 3/92 and forward it to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the Ministry of Natural Resources as the Town's comments on the proposed Provi nci a 1 Pol icy Statement on Wetlands. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF HALL RENTAL FEE BY THE BAY RIDGES HOCKEY TOURNAMENT FILE NUMBER - F 2600 That the normal rental fee for use of the Pi ekeri ng Recreation Complex concrete floor surface at the Recreation Complex on April 25, 1992 for an annual fund rai si ng dance sponsored by the Bay Ridges Hockey Tournament be waived in support of the Chi1drenls Wish Foundation; and that the associated fee for this event be charged to Council Grant GL 2195. COST SHARING OF STORM SEWERS ON TWYN RIVERS DRIVE WITH VALERIAN INVESTMENTS INC. FILE NUMBER - E 1100 That the Town pay to Valerian Investments Inc. the amount of $40,173.73 toward the cost of storm sewers constructed on Twyn Rivers Drive. 11. 8 12. 13. 8 14. 8 4 6/92 1992 SUPPLEMENTARY ROADS SUBSIDY FILE NUMBER - C 2440 That the Mi ni stry of Transportati on be peti ti oned for a Supplementary Roads Subsidy pursuant to the Transportation and Highway Improvement Act. ADDITIONAL 1991 TRANSIT SUBSIDY ALLOCATION FILE NUMBER - C 2440 That the Council of the Town of Pickering petition the Ministry of Transportation for an additional 1991 Subsidy allocation as follows: Capital Operating Conventional Transit $10,579.67 PROPOSED LEGISLATION RE IIOPEN LOCAL GOVERNMENTII FILE NUMBER - A 2310.26 That Clerk IS Report CL 19/92 regarding the Open Local Government Proposal of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs be received; and that this Report be forwarded to the Ministry as the conments of the Counci 1 of the Town of Pi ckeri ng with respect to the Open Local Government Proposal. NATIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPY WEEK FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authori zed to proc1 aim the week of March 22 - 29, 1992 as IINationa1 Physiotherapy Weekll.