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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06MAR24. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1997 - 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson - Chairman E. Pistritto D. Ryan S. Senis ALSO PRESENT: T. Quinn - General Manager B. Taylor - Town Clerk P. Wyger - Town Solicitor N. Carroll - Director of Planning T. Melymuk - Deputy Director of Planning T. Moore - Building Services Manager D. Kearns - Co-ordinator of Council Services (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of February 24, 1997. (II) PRESENTATION 1. The Deputy Director of Planning gave a presentation on a proposed response regarding the Greater Toronto Services Board. The presentation summarized the contents of the Discussion Paper and suggested a preliminary Town position. It is not recommended that Council support the establishment of a GTSB at this time. It is proposed that the Province formalize a “GTA Partnership”. 20 (III) DELEGATIONS 1. The following persons addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed Youth Park: a) Nancy Rumboldt, 1915 Denmar Road, Unit 160 thanked Councillors, Mr. Quinn and Mr. Buntsma for their support at the preliminary budget meetings of the Youth Park. She stated that the youth and young at heart are excited with the proposed park which will offer paths and benches, rollerblading and biking, etc. b) Tanya Taylor, 874 Naroch Boulevard also thanked Council for the inclusion of the Youth Park in the 1997 Budget. She stated that she is involved with soccer and advised of the number of kids playing and on a waiting list to play and commented on the need for additional fields. She stated her pleasure with the inclusion of one or two additional soccer fields in the proposed Youth Park. This is not only a youth park but a community park for all to enjoy. c) Bev Ireland, 720 Dunlop Street, Whitby thanked Council for their support and ongoing support of the Youth Park. She stated that funds will continue to be raised for beautification or whatever needs are recognized. 2. Jack Winberg, representing ClubLink addressed the Committee with respect to the sale of Sideline 14. He stated that the dollar value of the parcel of Sideline 14 to be purchased is much higher than anticipated. He advised that they are pleased to make a contribution to the Claremont Library and feels that this proposal strikes a balance. He requested Council’s support of Legal Report No. L 42/97. (IV) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. DISCUSSION PAPER ENTITLED “DEVELOPING THE FRAMEWORK FOR A GREATER TORONTO SERVICES BOARD” FILE NUMBER - A 2310.26 In a memorandum from the Deputy Director of Planning dated March 24, 1997, it is recommended that Milt Farrow, Special Advisor, be advised of Council’s comments on his Discussion Paper entitled “Developing the Framework for a Greater Toronto Services Board”. Approved See Recommendation #1 2. ENDORSE EXTENSION OF OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE ONTARIO SPORT LEGENDS HALL OF FAME FILE NUMBER - A 2110 In a memorandum from the Co-ordinator of Economic Development dated March 24, 1997, it is recommended that the provision of office and administrative support for the Ontario Sport Legends Hall of Fame be endorsed for a further six months. Approved See Recommendation #2 Councillor Senis declared an interest as her husband is working with the Ontario Sports Legends Hall of Fame management 21 3. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 19/96 1089375 ONTARIO LIMITED PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 1 (NORTHWEST CORNER OF TOY AVENUE AND BAYLY STREET) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In a memorandum from the Director of Planning, dated March 17, 1997, it is recommended that Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 19/96, submitted by 1089375 Ontario Limited, on lands being Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, to recognize the existing gas bar use and associated facilities on the west portion of the subject property and to permit the development of a restaurant use with drive-through, eat-in and take-out components on the east portion of the subject property, which was tabled at the December 9, 1996 Executive Committee Meeting, be considered. Approved as amended See Recommendation #3 4. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 3/97 PROPOSED HAMLET PLAN AMENDMENT TRANSPORT CANADA AND 1185497 ONTARIO LIMITED PART OF LOT 20, CONCESSION 8, AND PART OF BLOCK 24, PLAN 40M-1538 (WEST AND SOUTH OF ACORN LANE IN THE HAMLET OF CLAREMONT) AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 18T-88030(REVISION 2) 1185497 ONTARIO LIMITED PART OF LOT 19, CONCESSION 8, AND PART OF BLOCK 24, PLAN 40M-1538 (SOUTH SIDE OF ACORN LANE IN THE HAMLET OF CLAREMONT) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Planning Recommendation #4/97, it is recommended that the Hamlet of Claremont Development Plan be amended to include approximately 2.5 hectares of land west of Acorn Lane and that the Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 3/97, submitted by Transport Canada and 1185497 Ontario Limited, on lands being Part of Lot 20, Concession 8 and Part of Block 24, 40M-1538, be APPROVED and that the creation of five lots fronting the extension of Acorn Lane proposed through Land Severance Applications LD 69/97 to LD 72/97 be authorized to proceed through the Land Division Committee and that Council recommend to the Region of Durham that Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-88030 (Revision 2) on lands being Part of Lot 19, Concession 8, and Part of Block 24, 40M-1538 be APPROVED. Approved See Recommendation #4 Don Bennett, 5258 Old Brock Road, representing Transport Canada and 1185497 Ontario Limited advised that they concur with 99 1/2% of the Planning Report and feel that the other 1/2% can be resolved within the next couple of months. 22 5. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 1/97 MARSHALL HOMES (WOODVIEW) LIMITED PART OF LOTS 1 TO 6, PLAN 329 (WEST SIDE OF WOODVIEW AVENUE, NORTH OF PINE GROVE AVENUE) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Planning Recommendation Report 3/97, it is recommended that Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 1/97, submitted by Marshall Homes (Woodview) Limited, on lands being Part of Lots 1 to 6, Plan 329, Town of Pickering, be APPROVED, to permit the option of developing detached residential dwellings with minimum lot frontages of 9.0 metres on proposed Lots 14 to 16, and 27 to 30 within Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T 87066(R), and to permit attached garages to project a maximum of 1.4 metres beyond the front portion of an attached covered porch on all applicable lots throughout the associated Draft Plan, subject to the conditions detailed in Appendix No. I to Town Recommendation Report No. 3/97. Approved See Recommendation #5 Greg Marshall, representing Marshall Homes concurred with staff recommendations but requested that Appendix 1, #2.0(a) found on page 59 of the agenda be amended by changing the word ‘revised’ to ‘amended’. He requested this amendment in order to ensure that the Architectural Statement would not be opened. 6. PROPOSED ZONING REVIEW OF LANDS ON RODD AVENUE FILE NUMBER - B 1000 In Planning Report 7/97, it is recommended that Council consider initiating a zoning review of the lands on Rodd Avenue located outside the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority acquisition boundary. Approved See Recommendation #6 7. RECONSTRUCTION OF THE CAMPBELL/MCPHERSON HOUSE PART 7, PLAN 40R-17151 LOT 19, CONCESSION 8, ACORN LANE, CLAREMONT 1185497 ONTARIO LIMITED FILE NUMBER - D 3400.07 In the Chief Building Official’s Report PW 3/97, it is recommended that Council review this report and the attached drawings, submitted by 1185497 Ontario Limited in support of building permit application 97-164, and advise whether they describe a satisfactory reconstruction of the Campbell/McPherson House. Approved See Recommendation #7 23 8. 1997 MILL RATE BY-LAW FILE NUMBER - C 5000 In the Treasurer-Collector’s Report TR 04/97, it is recommended that draft by-law to adopt the 1997 estimates of all sums required during the year for the purposes of the Municipality of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 9. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - 18T-94022 DARE DALE DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED LOT 93, PLAN 1051 FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Legal Services Report L 47/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement between the Town and Dare Dale Developments Limited. respecting the development of Draft Plan 18T-94022, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 10. SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT - 18T-95012 SHRONE VIEW HOLDINGS INC. PART OF LOT 19, CONCESSION 2 FILE NUMBER - B 2310 In Legal Services Report L 44/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement between the Town and Shrone View Holdings Inc. respecting the development of Draft Plan 18T-95012 and a draft by- law to dedicate Part Lot 19, Concession 2, as public highway, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 11. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 1103647 ONTARIO INC. (FERRARI) PART LOT 12, REGISTRAR’S COMPILED PLAN 819 (PARTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 AND 6, PLAN 40R-17407) FILE NUMBER - D 3300 In Legal Services Report L 46/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement respecting the development of those parts of Lot 12, Registrar’s Compiled 819, Pickering, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, Plan 40R-17407, (1103647 Ontario Inc.), be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 24 12.. SALE OF PART OF CLOSED ROAD ALLOWANCE BETWEEN LOTS 14 AND 15, PARTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4, PLAN 40R-17428 FILE NUMBER - D 3360 In Legal Services Report L 42/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law to establish that the portion of the road allowance between Lots 14 and 15, Concession 7, closed by By-law 4918/97, shall be offered for sale to the abutting owners at a sale price of $2,000 per acre, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 13. APPOINTMENT OF A BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AT THE PINES, (DCC 136), 1525 AND 1535 DIEFENBAKER AND 1530 AND 1540 PICKERING PARKWAY FILE NUMBER - A 1900 In Clerk’s Report CL 10/97, it is recommended that a draft by-law to appoint two persons to enforce the Parking By-law at Village At The Pines, (DCC 136), 1525 and 1535 Diefenbaker and 1530 and 1540 Pickering Parkway, be forwarded to Council for enactment. By-law forwarded to Council 14. “MENTAL HEALTH WEEK” - MAY 5 TO 11, 1997 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: “MENTAL HEALTH WEEK” - MAY 5 TO 11, 1997 Approved See Recommendation #8 (V) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Brenner advised that a meeting has been requested with 925 Bayly Street to deal with the traffic situation on Bayly Street. 2. Councillor Brenner advised that the joint Ajax/Pickering Council Meeting being held on March 31 in Ajax is an open meeting for all to attend. 3. Councillor Senis advised that a donation of $2,000 had been received from Mud Hens Bar and Grill for the Youth Park. 4. Councillor Senis advised that she had received calls concerning Wilmart Recycling Inc. on Brock Road that spreading was taking place. She requested that this matter be reviewed. 5. Councillor Senis advised that a Community Challenge Fund Raiser is being held on May 23rd, 1-4 p.m. at Pine Ridge Secondary School. She requested teams be entered at a fee of $250.00 per team. 6. Councillor Johnson advised that he attended the Dream Catchers Annual Dance which assists physically challenged adults. 25 (V) OTHER BUSINESS 7. Councillor Johnson advised that he would be attending a meeting on March 25th concerning the 2nd Annual Mayors Classic. Items are needed for this events auction. 8. Councillor Johnson advised that the Ajax/Pickering Hospital TV Auction will be held on April 11-13 and items are also required for this event. 9. The following matters were discussed prior to the regular meeting: a) The General Manager commented on the proposal requested by Council pertaining to the tender for employee benefits. b) The General Manager requested endorsement by Council for the Evaluation Committee to attend a two-day workshop. That an amount of $2,000 - $3,000 be paid for the Evaluation Committee to attend a two-day workshop. See Recommendation #9 c) The General Manager requested direction from Council as to what should now happen with respect to the Customer Service Manual. d) The General Manager advised that he would be meeting with Mr. Parisotto on March 25th concerning the March 31st joint Ajax/Pickering Council Meeting. e) The General Manager advised that the Treasury Department have distributed the 1996 Year-End Report. f) The General Manager distributed correspondence concerning: The Excavation Activity in Petticoat Creek Conservation Area, Partnership Initiatives, Meeting with Ajax Council (March 31, 1997), York Region Long Term Water Supply Project, meeting to be held on April 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Pickering’s Council Chambers and the Brock North Landfill Transfer. h) The General Manager requested Council’s approval of the request by the Director of Planning concerning the attendance of Mr. Carl Young at the 1997 Ontario Association of Committee of Adjustments Conference in Thunder Bay on June 1st to 4th. (VI) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. DATED __________________________ CLERK _________________________ TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on March 24, 1997, presents its fifth report to Council and recommends: 1. DISCUSSION PAPER ENTITLED “DEVELOPING THE FRAMEWORK FOR A GREATER TORONTO SERVICES BOARD” FILE NUMBER - A 2310.26 1. That the Council of the Town of Pickering advise Milt Farrow, Special Advisor, of the following comments respecting his Discussion Paper entitled “Developing the Framework for the Greater Toronto Services Board”: a) That if a GTSB-type body is created at this time, it not become another level of government and it not have taxation powers, but rather, it be a coordinating body only (i.e. a “GTA Partnership”); b) That all GTA municipalities be represented on the Partnership, on a representation by population basis; c) That the Partnership establish its own chair, agendas, procedures, action plans and implementation strategies; and d) That the Province provide appropriate administrative support to the Partnership, and establish a formal Cabinet liaison. 2. That the Council of the Town of Pickering advise Milt Farrow that it requests the opportunity to review and comment on his final report on the GTSB before it is submitted to the Province. 3. That the memorandum of the Deputy Director of Planning on the Greater Toronto Services Board dated March 24th, 1997, and a copy of the March 24th staff presentation notes on the GTSB be forwarded to Milt Farrow and other interested GTA municipalities for information. 2. ENDORSE EXTENSION OF OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE ONTARIO SPORT LEGENDS HALL OF FAME FILE NUMBER - A 2110 That the provision of office and administrative support for the Ontario Sport Legends Hall of Fame be endorsed for a further six months as of March 30th until September 30th, 1997. The matter to be brought before Council at that time for further review. 3. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 19/96 1089375 ONTARIO LIMITED PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 1 (NORTHWEST CORNER OF TOY AVENUE AND BAYLY STREET) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 19/96, submitted by 1089375 Ontario Limited, on lands being Part of Lot 18, Concession 1, Town of Pickering, to recognize the existing gas bar use and associated facilities on the west portion of the subject property and to permit the development of a restaurant use with drive-through, eat-in and take-out components on the east portion of the subject property be APPROVED, subject to the conditions identified in Appendix No. 1 to Recommendation Report No. 35/96. 2 4. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 3/97 PROPOSED HAMLET PLAN AMENDMENT TRANSPORT CANADA AND 1185497 ONTARIO LIMITED PART OF LOT 20, CONCESSION 8, AND PART OF BLOCK 24, PLAN 40M-1538 (WEST AND SOUTH OF ACORN LANE IN THE HAMLET OF CLAREMONT) AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 18T-88030(REVISION 2) - 1185497 ONTARIO LIMITED PART OF LOT 19, CONCESSION 8, AND PART OF BLOCK 24, PLAN 40M-1538 (SOUTH SIDE OF ACORN LANE IN THE HAMLET OF CLAREMONT) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 1. That the Hamlet of Claremont Development Plan be amended to include approximately 2.5 hectares of land west of Acorn Lane within the hamlet boundary and the “Residential-Phase I” designation as outlined in Appendix No. I to Recommendation Report No. 4/97. 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 3/97, submitted by Transport Canada and 1185497 Ontario Limited, on lands being Part of Lot 20, Concession 8 and Part of Block 24, 40M-1538, Town of Pickering, be APPROVED, subject to the conditions detailed in Appendix No. II to Recommendation Report No. 4/97. 3. That the creation of five lots fronting an extension of Acorn Lane proposed through Land Severance Applications LD 69/97 to LD 72/97 be authorized to proceed through the Land Division Committee, rather than by draft plan of subdivision, subject to the condition that the owners enter into an appropriate development agreement with the Town of Pickering to provide for such matters as the development of the proposed extension of Acorn Lane, stormwater management, grading, and other development matters. 4. That Town Council recommend to the Region of Durham that Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-88030 (Revision 2) on lands being Part of Lot 19, Concession 8, and Part of Block 24, 40M-1538 Town of Pickering, be APPROVED subject to conditions outlined in Appendix No. III to Recommendation Report No. 4/97. 5. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 1/97 MARSHALL HOMES (WOODVIEW) LIMITED PART OF LOTS 1 TO 6, PLAN 329 (WEST SIDE OF WOODVIEW AVENUE, NORTH OF PINE GROVE AVENUE) FILE NUMBER - B 2310 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 1/97, submitted by Marshall Homes (Woodview) Limited, on lands being Part of Lots 1 to 6, Plan 329, Town of Pickering, be APPROVED, to permit the option of developing detached residential dwellings with minimum lot frontages of 9.0 metres on proposed Lots 14 to 16, and 27 to 30 within Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T 87066(R), and to permit attached garages to project a maximum of 1.4 metres beyond the front portion of an attached covered porch on all applicable lots throughout the associated Draft Plan, subject to the conditions detailed in Appendix No. I to Town Recommendation Report No. 3/97. 3 6. PROPOSED ZONING REVIEW OF LANDS ON RODD AVENUE FILE NUMBER - B 1000 That Town Council authorize Staff to commence a Town Initiated zoning review of lands on Rodd Avenue that have been removed from the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority acquisition boundary, such review to consider revisions to the existing “R4” zoning that will assist in ensuring that new dwellings constructed, are in keeping with the existing residential character of the area. 7. RECONSTRUCTION OF THE CAMPBELL/MCPHERSON HOUSE PART 7, PLAN 40R-17151 LOT 19, CONCESSION 8, ACORN LANE, CLAREMONT 1185497 ONTARIO LIMITED FILE NUMBER - D 3400.07 That Council review this report and the attached drawings, submitted by 1185497 Ontario Limited in support of building permit application 97-164, and advise whether they describe a satisfactory reconstruction of the Campbell/McPherson House. 8. “MENTAL HEALTH WEEK” - MAY 5 TO 11, 1997 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: “MENTAL HEALTH WEEK” - MAY 5 TO 11, 1997 9. EVALUATION COMMITTEE TO ATTEND TWO-DAY WORKSHOP FILE NUMBER - A 4000 That an amount of $2,000 - $3,000 be paid for the Evaluation Committee to attend a two-day workshop.