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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 15, 1988 7/88 COUNCIL MINUTES m A Meeting of the Pickering Town Council was held on Monday, February 15, 1988 at 7:48 p.m. m PRESENT: Mayor J.E. Anderson COUNC I LLORS: m w. Arthurs M. Brenner S. Coburn m B. Mitchell B. Morgan A. Robertson m ALSO PRESENT: N.C. Marshall - Town Manager m B. Taylor - Town Clerk K. McKay - Deputy Clerk T. Magi - Director of Planning m T. Melymuk - Manager, Policy and Information Division C. Rose - Planner, Policy and Information Division m (i) ADOPTION OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February l, 1988  were amended in Appendix I, Item #3 to delete Condition lO.(e) m ( i i ) DELEGATIONS m 1. Vern Jasper, Twice Arena Limited, addressed Council with respect to the sidewalk requirement in Rezoning Application A 44/87. He stated his support of the m staff Recommended Plan but objects to the necessity for a sidewalk on Bayly Street. He asked for clarification on the policy of cash in lieu of m si dewal ks. See Resolution #34/88 I 2. Yvonne Hamlin, Goodman and Carr, on behalf of P. and W. Beregi, G. Bruce and R. and C. Ravey addressed Council with respect to By-law 2637/88. She stated m that the area has a Special Purpose Commercial zoning in the Development Plan and if the road allowance is sold to Mr. Gazarek, her clients will have no access to Highway #2. She requested a deferral until Mr. m Gazarek's rezoning application is brought forward in order that both matters can be addressed together. 3. Leon Kentridge, L.K. Associates Ltd., on behalf of P. and W. Beregi, G. Bruce and R. and C. Ravey addressed Council wi th respect to By-law 2637/88. He stated m that his clients will be affected by the closure as they will not have access to Highway #2. He asked that the by-law not be dealt wi th until adequate planning for the entire area can be done with all m affected 1 andowners. m m 7/88 I 30 (II) DELEGATIONS - continued I 4. John Howes, on behalf of Mr. G. Gazarek, spoke in support of passing By-law 2637/88. He stated that the mconcerns of the abutting landowners will be dealt with in the planning process. 5. Mr. Parton, previous landowner to the east, stated that access to Highway #2 was addressed in the public meetings held in 1985 and that he was not aware there was an unopened road allowance and gas line easement mon the property. See By-law 2637/88 {III) RESOLUTIONS Resolution #32/88 Moved by Councillor Mitchell Seconded by Councillor Coburn OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT OPA 87-46/P AND REZONING APPLICATION A 44/87 SUBMITTED BY TWICE ARENA LIMITED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BAYLY STREET, WEST OF SANDY BEACH ROAD FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - OPA - 87-46/P FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 44/87 That Town Council recommends to Regional Council that Official Plan Amendment Application 87-46/P submitted by Twice Arena Limited on Part of Lot 21, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, to redesignate the subject property from "Community Services and Facilities" to an appropriate designation that permits a liquor store, medical office associated retail outlets and all uses permitted under the "Associated Industrial Facilities Area I" designation be APPROVED AS REVISED to only permit certain uses under the "Community Services and Facilities" designation as set out in Appendix No. I to the Addendum to Town Planning Report No. 3/88. Delete section 2I in its entirety and replace it with the following: "2I Community Services and Facilities {a) The Community Services and Facilities designation as illustrated on Schedule IA recognizes as permitted uses the existing fire hall on Bayly Street, the Don Beer Arena on Dillingham Road and the Art Thompson Arena on Bayly Street. (b) In addition, land uses that oriented toward are community and recreational services shall be permitted on lands that abut the Art Thompson Arena. These uses shall include such facilities as assembly halls, offices, printing establishments, medical dispensaries, clubs, commercial-recreational establishments, commercial schools and scientific, research or medical laboratories. To ensure that all lands in this area are developed in an integrated fashion, only one access to Bayly Street shall be permitted." CARRIED m m 7/88 I (III) RESOLUTIONS - continued m Resolution #33/88 Moved by Councillor Mitchell Seconded by Councillor Brenner OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT OPA 87-46/P AND REZONING APPLICATION A 44/87 SUBMITTED BY TWICE ARENA LIMITED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BAYLY STREET, WEST OF SANDY BEACH ROAD m F ILE NUMBER - B 2310 - OPA - 87-46/P FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 44/87 That Town Council adopt the amendments to the Brock Industrial mArea Development Plan as recommended in Appendix No. II to the Addendum to Town Planning Report No. 3/88, and that the said amendments not become effective until the Ministry of Municipal mAffairs approves the corresponding amendment to the Brock Industrial Area Community Plan. m 1. Add a new section 1F as outlined below: "lF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES m(a) The existing fire hall on Bayly Street, the Don Beer Arena on Dillingham Road and the Art Thompson Arena on Bayly Street shall continue to be permitted uses. m (b) For lands that abut the Art Thompson Arena, uses that are oriented towards community and recreational services shall be permitted to be established. These uses shall include such faclities as offices, medical dispensaries, assembly halls, commercial clubs, private clubs, public clubs, printing establishments, mcommercial-recreational establishments, commercial schools and scientific, research or medical laboratories. m Policy (a) To ensure that all lands that abut the Art Thompson mare developed an integrated only one Arena in fashion, access to Bayly Street shall be permitted." mCARRIED m Resolution #34/88 mMoved by Councillor Mitchell Seconded by Councillor Brenner mOFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT OPA 87-46/P AND REZONING APPLICATION A 44/87 SUBMITTED BY TWICE ARENA LIMITED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BAYLY STREET, WEST OF SANDY BEACH ROAD FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - OPA - 87-46/P FILE NUMBER - B 2310 - A 44/87 mThat zoning By-law Amendment Application A 44/87 submitted by Twice Arena Limited on Part of Lot 21, Concession l, Town of Pickering, to rezone the subject property from "M1S" to an mappropriate zoning to permit a liquor store, medical office associated retail outlets and all uses permitted under the "Associated Industrial Facilities Area I" designation be mAPPROVED AS REVISED, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix No. III to the Addendum to Town Planning Report No. 3/88. ! 7/88 {III) RESOLUTIONS - continued Resolution #34/88 - continued 1. That prior to the adoption of an implementing zoning by-law by Council, the following conditions must be met: (a) That Official Plan Amendment Application 87-46/P be approved by Regional Council; (b) That the applicant submit a revised site plan for the entire property, to the Town's satisfaction, that illustrates the minimum number of parking spaces required for each land use as outlined below: Land Use Parking Spaces Arena 275 plus 8 bus spaces Public Storage Warehouse 23 New Building 58 Total 356 {c) That the applicant enter into an appropriate development agreement with and to the satisfaction of the Town that includes but is not necessarily limited to the following matters: {i) an acceptable security or letter of credit for the future provision of a sidewalk along Bayly Street in front of the property; and {ii) the applicant convey to the Town, at no cost to the Town and free and clear of all encumbrances, an irrevocable right-of-way for the purpose of vehicular and pedestrian access between Bayly Street and the two properties located immediately to the west of the recently constructed building, across that portion of the existing access that is adjacent to the two abutting properties. 2. That the implementing zoning by-law: {a) establish a maximum gross leasable floor area limitation of 1,395 square metres for the recently constructed building on the site; (b) only permit uses such as the following: assembly halls, professional and business offices, medical printing establishments, dispensaries, commercial clubs, commercial-recreational establishments, commercial schools, private clubs, public clubs and scientific, research or medical laboratories; (c) establish a minimum parking stall size of 2.6 metres by 5.3 metres; and {d) establish a maximum gross leasable floor area limitation of 150 square metres for the one medical dispensary that is permitted on the site. CARRIED 7/88 I 33 {III) RESOLUTIONS - continued I Resolution #35/88 - See Appendix #1 mMoved by Councillor Robertson Seconded by Councillor Coburn That the report of the Executive Committee dated February 8, 1988 be adopted with the following amendments: Item #2 was amended to include the following paragraph: I "and that Pickering Hydro provide a report to Council within four weeks outlining its street lighting schedule in order of priority." m item #5 was tabled. Item #7 was amended to delete "Heart Month - April 1988". m CARRIED mResolution #36/88 Moved by Councillor Arthurs Seconded by Councillor Coburn m DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE HAMLET OF BROUGHAM FILE NUMBER - B 1000 That Town Council adopt the Development Plan for the Hamlet of Brougham, attached as Appendix I to Town Planning Report No. 8/88. m CARRIED mResolution #37/88 Moved by Councillor Arthurs Seconded by Councillor Coburn m DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE HAMLET OF CHERRYWOOD mFILE NUMBER - B 1000 That Town Council adopt the Development Plan for the Hamlet of m cherrywood, attached as Appendix II to Town Planning Report No. 8/88. CARRIED Resolution #38/88 Moved by Councillor Arthurs Seconded by Councillor Coburn m DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE HAMLET OF GREEN RIVER m FILE NUMBER - B 1000 That Town Council adopt the Development Plan for the Hamlet of Green m River, attached as Appendix III to Town Planning Report No. 8/88. CARRIED ! 7/88 (III) RESOLUTIONS - continued m Resolution #39/88 mMoved by Councillor Arthurs Seconded by Councillor Coburn DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE HAMLET OF WHITEVALE FILE NUMBER - B 1000 mThat Town Council adopt the Development Plan for the Hamlet of Whitevale, attached as Appendix IV to Town Planning Report No. 8/88. mCARRIED Resolution #40/88 Moved by Councillor Arthurs Seconded by Councillor Coburn HAMLET PLANS TO REGION AND AGENCIES FILE NUMBER - B 1000 That Town Council forward, for information, copies of the Development Plans for the Hamlets of Brougham, Cherrywood, Green River and Whitevale, as adopted, to the Region of Durham, and other relevant public agencies and ratepayer groups. CARRIED Resolution #41/88 Moved by Councillor Mitchell Seconded by Councillor Brenner That Mayor Anderson be authorized to proclaim the month of March, 1988 as "Easter Seals Month" in the Town of Pickering. CARRIED (IV) BY-LAWS Councillor Coburn, seconded by Councillor Mitchell, moved for leave to introduce by-laws of the Town of Picketing: By-law Number 2637/88 - Third Reading Only Being a by-law to stop-up and sell part of Road Allowance between Concession 1 and Range 3, Broken Front Concession, Picketing (Part 16, Plan 40R-1090). Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Arthurs, Coburn, Mitchell, Morgan and Mayor Anderson No: Councillors Brenner and Robertson m m 7/88 (I¥) B¥-L^~S {continued) By-law ~umber 2674/88 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 3037, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham in Part of Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20, Concession 5, and Part of Lots 18, 19, 20 and 21, Concession 6, in the Town of Pickering. {A 3/88) By-law Number 2675/88 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area {Zoning) By-law 3037, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham in Part of Lots 30 and 31, Concessions 2 and 3, in the Town of Pickering. {A 4/88) By-law Number 2676/88 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area {Zoning) By-law 3037, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham in Part of Lots 32, 33, 34 and 35, Concession 5, and Part of Lots 33, 34 and 35, Concession 6, in the Town of Pickering. {A 5/88) By-law Number 2677/88 Being a by-law to amend Restricted Area {Zoning) By-law 3037, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Pickering District Planning Area, Region of Durham in Part of Lots 30, 31, 32 and 33, Concessions 4 and 5, in the Town of Pickering. {A 6/88) By-law Number 2678/88 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2359/87 to prohibit parking on Tatra Drive, Poprad Avenue and Sangro Lane for periods. certain By-law Number 2679/88 Being a by-law to restrict the weight of vehicles passing over certain bridges within the Town of Pickering. By-law Number 2680/88 Being a by-law to provide for the exchange of lands in Plan 228, and in Plan 40M-1320, Pickering, to provide for the Pickering establishment of the Altona Road Storm Water Detention Pond. By-1 aw Number 2681/88 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement to Lease the Pickering Recreation Complex Lobby Pro Shop to S.H.C. Sports Ltd. from March 1, 1988 to February 28, 1991. By-law Number 2682/88 Being a by-law to dedicate Blocks 75, 76, 77, 80, 81, 82, 83 and 84, Plan 40M-1509, Pickering, as public highway {Major Oaks Road, Pepperwood Gate, Harrowsmith Court, Dellbrook Avenue, Somergrove Crescent, Annan Woods Drive). By-law Number 2683/88 Being a by-law to dedicate Blocks 52, 53, 54, 55 and 56, Plan 40M-1510, Pickering, as public highway {~,lajor Oaks Road, Greenmount Street, Denvale Drive). 7/88 (IV) BY-LAWS (continued) m By-law Number 2684/88 mBeing a by-law to dedicate Blocks 71, 72, 73 and 74, Plan 4OM-1511, Pickering, as public highway (Pepperwood Gate, Middleton Street). By-law Number 2685/88 Being a by-law to exempt Lots 27, 28, 29, 33, 34 and 35, Plan 40M-1466, Pickering, from part lot control. m By-law Number 2686/88 Being a by-law to exempt Lots 8 to 14, Plan 40M-1488, Picketing, from m part lot control. By-law Number 2687/88 m Being a by-law to declare Part II of the Provincial Offences Act applicable to parking infractions under certain municipal by-law. m By-law Number 2688/88 m B eing a by-law to amend By-law Number 2359/87 (Parking). By-law Number 2689/88 mBeing a by-law to fix the salaries of the Commissioners of the Picketing Hydro-Electric Commission for the period commencing December l, 1987 and expiring on November 30, 1988. By-law Number 2690/88 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2366/87 designating Beaton Way and m Duberry Drive as through highways. By-law Number 2691/88 m Being a by-law to amend By-law 2632/88 to provide for the erection of a "Stop" sign on Denby Drive. m THIRD READING mcouncillor Coburn, seconded by Councillor Mitchell moved that the report of the Committee of the Whole on By-law Numbers 2637/88, 2674/88, 2675/88, 2676/88, 2677/88, 2678/88, 2679/88, 2680/88, m2681/88, 2682/88, 2683/88, 2684/88, 2685/88, 2686/88, 2687/88, 2688/88, 2689/88, 2690/88 and 2691/88 be adopted, and that the said By-laws be now read a Third Time and PASSED, and that the Mayor and mClerk sign the same and the seal of the Corporation be affixed thereto. mCARRIED (V) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Arthurs asked for a report from the Town Clerk m on the issuance of a taxicab licence. m m m 7/88 (V) OTHER BUSINESS - continued m 2. councillor Morgan introduced the following Notice of Motion: Resolution #42/88 Moved by Councillor Morgan Seconded by Councillor Arthurs RETAIN CONSULTANT TO INVESTIGATE RADIOACTIVITY AT BROCK WEST SITE m FILE NUMBER - A 2310.15 That Whereas the Corporation of the Town of Pickering m entered into an agreement dated February 1970 wi th Metropolitan Toronto respecting the operation of the Brock West Landfill Site; and m Whereas the agreement stipulates that Metropolitan Toronto shall create eight foot cells to be covered daily with a final finished cover of a minimum of four feet of soil; and m Whereas the staff of Metropolitan Toronto have stated that twenty foot cells have been created with an advance face of one foot of soil cover and two feet of soil cover on top of m the cells and final soil of four feet when a cover an area reaches its final contour; and m whereas on January 1, 1988 and January 9, 1988, P.A.C.T. witnessed no daily soil cover and they took core samples on subsequent days and showed only one inch to 12 inches of soil applied to cells. Whereas P.A.C.T. took core samples in an area that was finally covered and produced readings that showed a final m cover of eight inches to twenty-six inches; and Whereas soil cover is required to control odour, moisture m infiltration, seagulls, litter, insects and rodents; and Whereas the agreement states that no hazardous material m shall be dumped at the Brock West Landfill Site; and Whereas P.A.C.T. observed readings at the said Landfill Site of 34 to 87 microrems per hour with a radiation metre; m and Whereas Mr. Horgan of Metropolitan Toronto has confirmed m that all vehicles entering the Brock West Landfill Site are not checked with a geiger counter for carrying radio-active hazardous materials; and m Whereas representatives of ontario Hydro and the Ministry of Labour have recommended that the microrem readings are sufficiently high to warrant an investigation; and m Whereas the Gas Reclaim System chosen by Metropolitan Toronto may not provide for the proper disposal of upper level, low quality gases as stated in a presentation to the Dump Metro Committee in 1987 and thus causing the transportation of toxic wastes through the municipality; m Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Picketing hereby resolves that a consultant be retained by the Town of Pickering to investigate the claims made by m P.A.C.T. and to ensure that the terms of the agreement between Metropolitan Toronto and the Town of Picketing are being complied with; and m 7/88 (V) OTHER BUSINESS - continued I 2. Resolution #42/88 - continued That the Ministry of the Environment be requested to pay the costs of retaining the said consultant; and That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Jim Bradley, Minister of the Environmemnt and Mrs. Norah Stoner, M.P.P. I TABLED i Resolution #43/88 Moved by Councillor Mitchell Seconded by Councillor Arthurs I That the above Notice of Motion be heard. I CARRIED Resolution #44/88 Moved by Councillor Mitchell Seconded by Councillor Robertson That the above Notice of Motion be tabled. CARRIED Recorded Vote: Yes: Councillors Coburn, Mitchell, Robertson and Mayor Anderson I No: Councillors Arthurs, Brenner and Morgan i 3. Councillors Robertson and Mitchell commended staff on snow removal procedures. 4. Councillor Brenner inquired into the policy requiring the I Town Solicitor to attend Ontario Municipal Board hearings. 5. Councillor Brenner asked what the policy is for tendering I the sale of Town-owned lands. 6. Councillor Brenner inquired into the status of an i information centre on Highway #2. (VI) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW By-law Number 2692/88 Councillor Robertson, seconded by Councillor Brenner moved for leave to introduce a By-law of the Town of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering at its meeting held on the 15th day of February, 1988 and that same be now read a first, second and third time and that the same be now finally passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and that the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. CARRIED 7/88 i The Meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:40 p.m. I I March 7th 1988 _ _ Dated //~o~ r.~_.~.~ S///~~A~¢ I v//~Clerk /~ I I I I I I I I APPENDIX #1 TOWN OF PICKERING The Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on February 8, 1988, presents its third report to Council and recommends: 1. GO TRANSIT BUS ROUTE AND SCHEDULE CHANGES FILE NUMBER - F 4100 That the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering endorse the GO Transit Bus Route and Schedule changes proposed for December 1988. 2. 1988 STREET LIGHTING PROGRAM FILE NUMBER - E 4000 That the 1988 Street Lighting Program be approved; and that Pickering Hydro provide a report to Council within four weeks outlining its street lighting schedule in order of priority. AS AMENDED m 3. GRANT REQUEST BY PICKERING AERIALS GYMNASTICS CLUB FILE NUMBER- C 2163 That the request for a one-time grant in the maximum amount of m$20,000 submitted by the Pickering Aerials Gymnastics Club necessary to complete renovations to its new gymnastics centre be approved; mand that all requisitions be submitted to the Director of Parks and Recreation prior to payment approval; mand that the amount be charged as an over-expenditure to Account 2195 {Grants to Organizations and Individuals). m 4. GRANT REQUEST FROM RESIDENTS IAGAINST MAILBOXES FILE NUMBER - C 2163 FILE NUMBER - A 2400 mThat the following resolution be endorsed by the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering: mWHEREAS the Government of Canada's supermail box program has created second class citizens of many of Ontario urban dwellers; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby requests the Canada Post Corporation to: m1. immediately abandon its supermailbox program; 2. halt all projected installations of supermailboxes; I m m3/88 ! 4. 3. remove all superma~lboxes at ex~sting s~tes and to relandscape the area they occupied; 4. restore home delivery to all affected residences; and that a copy of this resolution be sent to The Honourable Brian Mulroney, Prime Minister, Scott Fennell, M.P., The Honourable John Turner, The Honourable Ed Broadbent, the Association of mMunicipalities of Ontario and to the Residents Against Mailboxes. m 5. GRANT REQUEST FROM RESIDENTS AGAINST MAILBOXES FILE NUMBER - C 2163 IFILE NUMBER - A 2400 That the request for a grant in the amount of $300 to the I R esidents Against Mailboxes be refused. TABLED ! 6. CHERRYWOOD PRIVATE WATER IIMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FILE NUMBER - A 2310.15 That the Council of the Town of Pickering hereby requests the Regional Municipality of Durham to provide a municipal water supply to service the hamlet of Cherrywood and the Cherrywood iWest subdivision. m 7. MUSIC WEEK - FEBRUARY 29 TO MARCH 6, 1988 CARNATION MONTH - MAY, 1988 mMENTAL HEALTH WEEK - MAY 1 - 7, 1988 WELCOME WAGON WEEK - MAY 8 - 14, 1988 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 mMayor authorized to make the following That Anderson be proclamations: mMusic Week - February 29 to March 6, 1988 Carnation Month - May, 1988 Mental Health Week - May 1 - 7, 1988 m Welcome Wagon Week - May 8 - 14, 1988. AS AMENDED ! 8. ACCOUNTS FOR APPROVAL FILE NUMBER - C 2310 That the accounts in the amount of $778,265.27, for the period ending December 30, 1987, as submitted by the Town Manager, be m approved. ! 3/88 I m 9. OBJECT TO INCREASED TONNAGE BY TIMBERS BROTHERS FILE NUMBER - E 4000 Whereas the Township of Uxbridge is proposing to enter into an agreement with Timbers Brothers to approve an application by the Company to increase the tonnage hauled from its quarry by 50% from 200,000 tonnes to 300,000 tonnes on condition that Timbers Brothers make improvements to certain roads in the Township of Uxbridge and ensures that all trucks leaving the quarry are m routed south through the Town of Pickering and; Whereas if the application made by Timbers Brothers is approved m and the conditions of the Township of Uxbridge are fulfilled, a considerable amount of construction traffic will be using Sideline 10 Road in the Town of Pickering thus causing great damage to that road; m Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby objects to the application made by Timbers m Brothers to increase its tonnage by 50%; and That if this application is approved, that a condition of I approval be that Timbers Brothers be required to upgrade Sideline lO Road to accommodate the heavy trucks and that Timbers Brothers make any repairs necessary to Sideline l0 Road m as a result of the heavy traffic; and That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Natural Resources, Mrs. Norah Stoner, M.P.P and the Township of Uxbridge. 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