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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 25, 1965 " UN I C I PAL B U I L DIN G B R 0 UGH A M A meeting of Pickering Township Council was held on TUESDAY. the TWENTY-FIFTH day of MAY, 1965. at EIGHT o'clock p.m. - PRESENT: C. W. Laycox, in the Chair Mrs. J. McPherson H. Spang W. G. Ne_man D. Waring J. Campbell H. Wank D. J. Plitz. Clerk Hr. C. W. Laycox read a letter to Council received from Dr. M. Braund, Hedica~ Officer of Health. Ontario County Health Unit. This was directed to Mrs. G. Beckstead since it was in reference to Municipal Water and Sewerage. Mr. Laycox passed the comment that it is possible now to have these services installed under forced local. The following PERSONS were HEARD. ~OVED by Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Newman, that Mr. Bryon Lowe be þeard. CARRIED Mr. Lowe appeared before Council on ·behalf of the Bay Ridges Ratepayers' Associàtion and presented a prepared brief voicing objection to the proposed methods of .fin.an¢ing .the."pr.opo.sed expansion of the water system. It 'was the general feeling that the cost should be shared by the whole pf the Township since the whole .of.theTownship would benefit should industry come in as a result of the availability of these extended services. ", ....-.,. ,---.,--_.~ Mr. Wank replied to the brief, pointing out many important facts and the necessity for the expansion of the water sýstem. Hr. Newman suggested that a meeting with the representatives of Bay RIdges Ratepayers, the Township'Utilities Committee or Council as a Committee of the Whole, and the Township Engineer sit down together and go over the Oliver Lloyd· report to get a clearer understanding of the report. See instructions. MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded· by Mr. Campbell. that Mr. J. Bluestein be- heard. ' CARRIED' M~. Bluestein spoke on behalf of the ratepayers of Harwood Avenue objecting to money· being spent on Westney Road in that it would take business away from· Harwood and place a great deal of traffic through a residential area (Ajax) possibly endangering the lives of children in the area. "r, Newman felt that this agreement.with Ajax should'require a further thorough study and that the people of Harwood Avenue and their·ÞJ.1s1ness ~hould definitely be considered before the agreement with Ajax Town is finali~ed. . ,~ MOVED by Mr. Spang.. se.Q..nc:}.e.d~b.y Hr. lNe"man,. ·thatMr-s. App~egath be heard. CARRIED ~ Mrs. A~plegath . appearedbefoI'e Council·' in regard to the sale of her bome s1tuated on part Lots 29 and 30, Concession 7 t Township of Pi.ckering.. and the frontage of the remaining 10 acre parcel which does n~t mee,t the minimum 500 foot ,frontage. It was her wish that Council give their verbal support with regard to an application coming before- the Committee of Adjustment re letter of tolerance in this respect. . ~~",C?r4}3r that the sales transaction will be COllaplèted as scheduled. /' cont inued. . . 2 Mr. Faulkner stated he would recommend approval of this application to the Committee of Adjustment. The Council were unanimous in giving their support in regard to Mrs. Applegath's request. MOVED by Mr. Newman. seconded by Mr. Spang, that Mr. Walter Bergman be heard. CARRIED Mr. Bergman appeared before Council on the subject of the soil tests which were made on the proposed site of the new municipal building. His opinion was that the test proved conclusively that this was not the site for the building due to the condition of the soil (super saturated) . Mr. Wank suggested the discussion was a little premature since the official report of the soil test has not been made available to the Township and when the results are definitely known more serious discussions should take place. Mr. Bergman suggested that soil tests be made on the Liverpool Road property. Mr. Frost, P.Eng.. appeared with Mr. Bergmanmpporting Mr. Bergman's claim, and since Mr. Frost is a P.Eng. it was suggested that perhaps he study the soil test report when it becomes available. ~OVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that Mr. J. Garland be heard. CARRIED ~r. Joseph Garland appeared re settlement of land transaction. The land involved is in the south-east corner of the south half of Lot 33, Concession 3, and Altona Road, and the north-east corner of north half of Lot 32, Concession 2, consisting of 1/5 acres. used for the purpose of building a road, and elimination of a serious jog. Mr. Garland asked that he be paid interest on the principal amount $500.00, to date. transaction taking place in October, 1952. See Resolution No. 181/65. "OVED by Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that Messrs. D. Selwyn and D. Porter be heard. CARRIED ~r. Porter spoke in regard to the rezoning of a part of the north east ~ide of Frenchman's Bay from zone R4 to 03 zone. There is no application ~o have this rezoned and until such time as an application is received the affected ratepayers in the area will be notified and will have an ppportunity to voice their objections to such rezoning. Other objections raised were: ~. Establishment of concessions immediately adjoining residentialæea. 2. Establishment of additional marinas. 3. Building of commercial buildings should be stopped until proper zoning is established. þ Council were sympathetic and assured Mr. Porter a~d Mr. Selwyn that close control over this development is being maintained. It was suggested by Mr. Newman and agreed generally by Council that Mr. D. Porter. 838 Fairview Avenue, Bay Ridges, be notified when agreement between Carlyon and the Township is received for Council finalization. MOVED by Mr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Waring, that Mr. L. Stevens be heard. CARRIED Mr. Stevens was appealing the decision of Planning Board with respect to his request to reduce the square foot area of a new home from the present 2000 square feet to something more reasonable. It was his feeling that the present area does not lend itself to houses of this size and in addition it is most difficult financially for young newly- continued... . 3 weds to build a house of this size. ~ Mr. "lank remarked that Council should not alter from the present by-l,aw. maintaining that the decision would set a precedent. However it was further suggested by Mr. Newman that the Planning Board be asked to re-examine the zoning by-la\ol with the possibility, of rezoning this area. Mr. Faulkner did indicate that this area may be wrongly zoned and perhaps a study of the area should be made. See Resolutions Nos. 179/65 and 180/65. MOVED by Mr. Waring. seconded by Mr. Newman, that Mr. Gordon Devonshire be heard. CARRIED Mr. Devonshire spoke on behalf of his client, Perpetual Industries Limited, with regard to the proposed Agreement of Purchase and Sale of the 4.99 acres of Township of Pickering property being part of Lot 22. Concession 1, on the south side of Highway No. 2 and east of Liverpool Road. After much discussion with reference to contentsá the agreement, Council agreed that certain items should be inserted in the agreement, e.g. (1) Cash settlement on closing. (2) Insert 'no piped water' - delete 'piped water' (3) Completion date of main development in addition to commencement date should appear in agreement. and present to our solicitors for examination. Reserve decision for June 7th, 1965. meeting. The following CORRESPONDENCE was considered. I ~ 1. L. Shankman and R. L. Brockington, Consolidated Building Corporation, would like to meet with Council in Committee of the Whole to air any existing problems with developers, and promote a better understanding on all sides. 2. Last day for filing objections to proposed Pickering Village By.Law No. 360. which includes a change in the use of lands to permit duplexes and/or apartment buildings, is May 28. 1965. 3. Association of Ontario Land Surveyors advise the recent Frenchman's Bay survey, in the opinion of their Committee, was reasonable and fair in the cost of $61.38 per owner for this type of plan. 4. Mrs. Irene Goff, Chesterton Shores Road, writes that Engineering Department has been aware of problem of industrial waste from the Price and Knott factory for three years, and asks for a reply from Council as to what has been done to right this wrong, and what compensation she might expect for damage done her property. 5. Kinsmen Club of Ajax asks Council to proclaim week of May 23 to 29 Cystic Fibrosis Week. See Resolution No. 198/65. 6. Bell Tele municipal of Canada advises that Claremont line in cost 49.40 monthly and $10.00 to install. RESOLUTION NUMBER 179/65 MOVED by Mr. Newman, sec£onded by Mr. Spang, that this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the Township of Pickering Committee of Adjustment on Thursday May 13, 1965 and 1) Hereby authorizes the issuance of a Letter of Tolerance. that no action will be taken for reasons of variance from Zoning By-Law Number 2572 on property known as Part Lot 29, Concession I, to permit Mr. L. Stevens to separate 346' 10" frontage into 2 parcels, one of 146' 10" frontage by approximately 1.8 acres to contain the existing dwelling and one of 200 foot frontage by approximately 2.5 acres, whereas the by-law requires a minimum of 200 foot front- age by 2 acres in area, and that this approval be subject to the approval of a subsequent consent application, prior to becoming effective. 2 ) That the request for a variance in dwelling floor area from 2000 square feet to 1200 square feet, be refused. CARRIED YEA: NAY: Messrs. Newman, Spang. Laycox, Wank, Campbell, Mrs. McPherson Mr. Waring 4 RESOLUTION NUMBER lSO/65 MOVED by Mr. Campbeìl, S"8"e'Oftded- ·by Mr. Newman, that the Council of the Township of Pickering request Planning Board to review the 2000 square foot home ruling as it relates to pocket development where the average square footage area is much less than 2000 square feet, and where a 2000 square foot home is not in keeping with the established homes in that area. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER lSl/65 MOVED by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Wank, that the Council of the Township of Pickering offer Mr. Joseph Garland $500.00 as complete payment for the l/5 acre that was used for the purpose of a road at Concession 3 and Altona Road. That this payment hold the Township harmless against all future claims. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER lS2/65 MOVED by Hr. Newman, seconded by Mr. Spang, that the sOlicitor prepare an agreement between the Museum Committee and the Township re the loan of $10,000.00 on which they can proceed with the purchase of certain buildings for the development of the Centennial Project and monies be refunded to Township from grants received, provided solicitor can make these arrangements legally. CARRIED RESOLUT~ON NUMBER 183(65 MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that Resolution No. 305/64, passed September 22, 1964, be and is hereby rescinded. and replaced by the following: THAT WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Pickering deems it expedient to apply for a loan under the Federal-Provincial-Municipal Works Assistance Program as described in the Memorandum of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, dated the 4th day of November, 1963, in respect of the fOllowing project, namely, EXTENSION OF 14" WATERMAIN FROM FAIRPORT ROAD SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 401 NORTH TO CON. 1, WESTERLY TO DUNBARTON HIGH SCHOOL oereinafter referred to as "the project"; AND WHEREAS the project is, in the opinion of the Council, a municipal project within the meaning of the Minister's Memorandum¡ AND WHEREAS the project (or part of it) would not, without the assistance µnder the program, have been included among the capital works projects to be undertaken within the calendar year or years in respect of which application for assistance is made, and no other capital works project has, in consequence, been replaced or deferred until a later year. AND WHEREAS the project is one to which the immediately preceding paragraph applies in whole, AND WHEREAS the other requirements of the Minister's Memorandum have been complied with; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that application be made to the Minister of Municipal Affairs for a commitment for a loan in the amount of $4S,807.00 to assist in the financing of the project under the Municipal Works Assistance Act, 1963. CARRIED - RESOLUTION NUMBER l84/65 MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that Resolution Number 304/64, passed on September 22, 1964, be rescinded, and the following substituted therefor: WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Pickering deems it expedient to apply for a loan under the Federal-: Provincial-Municipal Works Assistance Program as described in the Memorandum of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, dated the 4th day of November, 1963, in respect of the following project, namely, construction of a municipal building at Lot 18, Concession 1, 18,000 square feet, masonry construction. hereinafter ~eferred to as "the project"; con tinued. . . . 5 Resolution No. 184/65 - cont'd AND WHEREAS the project is. in the opinion of the council, a municipal project within the meaning of the Minister's Memorandum; AND WHEREAS the project (or part of it) would not, without the assist- ance under the program, have been included among the capital works projects to be undertaken within the calendar year or years in respect of which application for assistance is made, and no other capital works project has. in consequence. been replaced or deferred until a later year; AND WHEREAS the project is one to which the immediately preceding paragraph applies in whole; AND WHEREAS the other requirements of the Minister's Memorandum have been complied with; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that application be made to the Minister of Municipal Affairs for a commitment for a loan in the amount of $170,000.00 to assist in the financing of the project under the Municipal Works Assistance Act, 1963. CARRIED YEA: NAY: Messrs. Laycox, Wank, Campbell. Waring Messrs. Newman and Spang. Mrs. McPherson RESOLUTION NUMBER 185/65 MOVED by Mr. Wank. seconded by Mr. Waring, that Resolution No. 306/65, passed by the Council of the Township of Pickering on September 22. 1964. be rescinded. and replaced by the following: THAT WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Pickering deems it expedient to apply for a loan under the Federal-Provincial-Municipal Works Assistance Program as described in the Memorandum of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, dated the 4th day of November, 1963, in respect of the following project. namely: TO LAY A lOtI SEWER MAIN AND 10" 8" and 6" WATERMAIN TO SERVE 350 HOMES HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS "THE PROJECT"; AND WHEREAS the project (or part of it) would not, without the assistance under the program. have been included among the capital works projects to be undertaken within the calendar year or years in respect of which application for assistance is made, and no other capital works project has, in consequence, been replaced or deferred until a later year; AND WHEREAS the project is one to which the immediately preceding paragraph applies in whole; AND WHEREAS the other requirements of the Minister's Memorandum have been complied with; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that application be made to the Minister of Municipal Affairs for a commitment for a loan in the amount of $163.0l1.00 to assist in the financing of the project under the Municipal Works Assistance Act, 1963. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 186/65 MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Spang, that the Engineer be authorized to obtain legal advice on the Township's position in regards to closed road allowances, road allowances fallen into disuse. and never opened, but used by individuals; as recommended by the Road Committee on May 5, 1965. CARRIED 6 RESOLUTION NUMBER 187/65 MOVED by Mr. Waring. seconded by Mr. Newman. l) THAT Resolution Number 70/65 be and the same is hereby rescinded. 2) THAT this Council does hereby endorse the recommendation of the Township of Pickering Planning Board of May 6, 1965 and hereby authorizes the issuance of a Letter of Tolerance, that no action will be taken by the Township of Pickering for reasons of variance from zoning By-law Number 2790, on property known as Part Lot 32, Concession 5, to permit W. K. Moore to erect a single family dwelling on an existing separate parcel of land having 66 foot frontage 1?f lO ,329 square feet in lot area; whereas the minimum requirements are 75 foot frontage by 15.000 square feet in lot area. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 188/65 MOVED by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Newman, that the Engineer be authorized to draw $1.00 from Petty Cash to repay Mrs. Van Den Berg for the inadequate load of fill delivered; as recommended by the Road Committee on May 5. 1965. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 189/65 MOVED by Mr. Newman. seconded by Mr. Spang, that Mr. Mairs be permitted to lease that part of the closed Union Road Allowance in front of his property not needed for Brock Road and Daylight Triangle for the plrpose of display and septic tank and bed. subject to the signing of a lease to be prepared by the Township Solicitor; as recommended by tbe Road Committee on May 5. 1965. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 190/65 MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Spang. that Pine Road North. from Heron Street to the east limit of Lot 37. Registered Plan 377, be assumed by the Township as a public road; as recommended by the Road Committee May 5. 1965. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 19l/65 MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Newman, that the engineer be 'authorized to call for tenders on the construction of a 14-inch water- main to the Dunbarton High School. Fairport Road, and Concession 1. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 192/65 MOVED by Mr. Newman. seconded by Mr. Waring, that the design of the new municipal building be a two-storey structure; as recommended by .Council in Committee of the Whole on May 18. 1965. CARRIED YEA: NAY: Messrs. Newman, Laycox, Wank. Campbell and Waring. Mrs. McPherson, Mr. Spang RESOLUTION NUMBER 193/65 MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Waring. that the engineer be authorized to purchase 4/l0 of an acre of land, north-east corner Lot 19, Concession Broken Front. Range 3, and accept the purchase price of $2,500.00. as outlined in letter from solicitors of owner, Mr. T.D. Gibson dated May 7, 1965. for the purpose of eliminating a jog in the Brock Road approaches to the Base Line; as recommended by Council in Committee of the Whole on May 18, 1965. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 194/65 MOVED by Mr. Waring, seconded by Mr. Campbell, that the building inspector be authorized to issue a building permit to J.H. Woitzik for the construction of a woodworking shop on part of Lot 33, Concess- ion 1. as recommended by Council in Committee of the Whole on May 18, 1965. CARRIED 7 RESOLUTION NUMBER 195/65 MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Newman, that the 7th Concession Road between Brock Road and Sideline 12-l3 be calciumed by the Township, and that one~half the cost of said calcium be paid by the Cherry Downs Golf and Country Club, and that prior to this calcium being applied to road, the said Golf Club be asked to pay their share of the cost; as recommended by Council in Committee of the Whole on May 18, 1965. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 196/65 MOVED by Mr. Spang, seconded by Mr. Newman, that this Council permit the closing of the Fifth Line and bridge at Whitevale on June 12, 1965, between the hours of 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. for a parade, and 9:30 to midnight for a street dance, and that the Engineer be requested to have the pot-holes on said road fixed prior to that date. as requested by the Whitevale Home and School Association for observance of the Whitevale School Centennial, subject to the said Association æranging for detour signs and for members of the O.P.P. detachment~ police the closure; as recommended by the Road Committee on May 5, 1965. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 197/65 MOVED by Mr. Spang, seconded by Mrs. McPherson, that Mr. R. C. Baker be invited to appear before Council to discuss the opening of 300 to 400 feet of Sideline 16/l7 from the Uxbridge Townline southerly; as recommended by the Road Committee on May 5~ 1965. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 198/65 MOVED by Mrs. McPherson, seconded by Mr. Waring, that the Reeve proclaim the week of May 23 to 29 Cystic Fibrosis week, as recommended by Council in Committee of the Whole on May l8. 1965. CARRIED RESOLUTION NUMBER 199/65 MOVED by Mr. Wank, seconded by Mr. Spang, that the tender of Garwood Industries Incorporated for a mechanical garbage packer body in the amount of $6,675.80, be accepted, subject to the approval of the Township Eugineer. CARRIED INSTRUCTIONS 1. Have Mrs. Roberts check number of calls received from Claremont~ Stouffville and Markham areas. 2. Arrange meeting with Bay Ridges Ratepayers and Township Council re Oliver Lloyd water report. 3. Advise Mr, L. Shankman of Consolidated Building Corporation Limited of meeting with Council June I, 1965, at 8:30 p.m. 4. Send out invited tenders for Dog Pound, also re-advertise. Agreed Council meeting be held May 31, 1965, at 8 p.m. þ MOVED by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Newman, that this meeting be adjourned, 12:00 p.m. _) Cler ¿¿~U-1/) Re e '-- APPROVED ~ "-L Î 1965 '---