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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 8, 2017 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 8, 2017 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Brenner 1 Present: Mayor Ryan Councillors: M. Brenner S. Butt I. Cumming B. McLean Absent: K. Ashe D. Pickles Also Present: T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor K. Bentley - Director, City Development & CBO C. Rose - Chief Planner L. Harker - Deputy Clerk N. Surti - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design R. Pym - Principal Planner & Strategic Initiatives C. Morrison - Planner I L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator (I) Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. (II) Part “A” Information Reports Councillor Brenner, Chair, gave an outline of the requirements for a Statutory Meeting under the Planning Act. He outlined the notification process procedures and also noted that if a person or public body does not make oral or written submissions to the City before the by-law is passed, that person or public body are not entitled to appeal the decision of City Council to the Ontario Municipal Board, and may not be entitled to be added as a party to the hearing unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 8, 2017 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Brenner 2 C. Rose, Chief Planner, appeared before the Committee to act as facilitator for the public portion of the meeting, explaining the process for discussion purposes as well as the order of speakers. 1. Information Report No. 03-17 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 04/17 Request for Red-Line Revision of Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision SP-2008-11 (R) 1133373 Ontario Limited and Lebovic Enterprises Limited Part of Lots 22, 23, 24 and 25, Concession 4 Seaton Community, City of Pickering A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of informing the public with respect to the above-noted application. Ross Pym, Principal Planner & Strategic Initiatives, appeared before the Committee and through the aid of a power point presentation, provided an overview of the application, outlining the lands to be developed within the Seaton community. He also outlined the minor revisions and proposed zoning changes. Lloyd Cherniak, Lebovic Enterprises Ltd., appeared before the Committee on behalf of the applicant, explaining the reasons for the minor revisions to the application. No members of the public appeared in favour of or in opposition to the application. A brief discussion period ensued with Members seeking clarification of certain terminology for the benefit of the public in attendance. They also questioned architectural control with respect to the development. 2. Information Report No. 04-17 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 14/16 R. & S. Cross Part of Lot 3, Plan 12, Now Part 1 Plan 40R5734 (4993 Brock Road) A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of informing the public with respect to the above-noted application. C. Morrison, Planner I, appeared before the Committee and through the aid of a power point presentation, outlined the proposed development for 4993 Brock Road, indicating that the applicant proposes to demolish the existing dwelling and coach house in order Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 8, 2017 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Brenner 3 to construct a new building containing two separate dwelling units. He also outlined resident and agency comments received to date. Peter Barton, Avtech Designs appeared before the Committee on behalf of the applicant in support of the application. He indicated height adjustments have been made in order to minimize street impact. Daniel Park, 1703 Central Street, owner of the Claremont General Store and neighbouring property, appeared before the Committee, outlining his concerns with respect to the potential impact on his property during construction. He requested a temporary fence be constructed along the south side of the driveway for the duration of the construction and that 24 hours notice be given for additional construction access. He also indicated his agreement that the stone foundation wall should remain to protect the slope stability. Mr. Park also requested they be notified of an approximate construction schedule and that all fencing, sod swale and driveway be restored once construction has been completed. Jason Redshaw, 1789 Central Street, Claremont appeared before the Committee on behalf of his uncle and sister who own the property to the south of the proposed development. He noted their concerns that the property be restored in a timely manner, protection of existing trees, and that a privacy fence be installed to mitigate noise from the adjoining driveway. Peter Barton returned to address concerns and indicated that tree protection and fencing will be addressed. A brief discussion period ensued with Members seeking clarification with respect to the height of the dwellings, materials to be used as well as the existing well on the property. Concerns were also noted for the construction of a new dwelling on the existing foundation, as the structure dates back to 1890. (III) Part “B” Planning & Development Reports 1. Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 08-17 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 08/16 Icon Dunfair Limited Part of Lot 29, Range 3 BFC 1464 and 1466 Whites Road Scott Waterhouse, Project Manager, Candevon Ltd., appeared before the Committee in support of the application and to respond to any questions or concerns. Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 8, 2017 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Brenner 4 A brief discussion ensued with Members noting concerns for increased traffic volumes on Whites Road as well as any potential impacts on the school. Members also questioned whether options for alternative access points had been discussed with the School Board. Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Avenue, Pickering, appeared before the Committee to express concerns with respect to a lack of accessibility for the proposed development, and questioned the location of the stone wall at Whites and Dunbarton in order to properly identify the location. She also noted that the wall at the car wash and gas station should be brick as opposed to wood, and also questioned any procedures to prevent the umbrellas on the patio deck from becoming airborne in strong winds. Recommendation Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Cumming That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 08/16, submitted by Icon Dunfair Limited, to facilitate a residential condominium development consisting of 92 stacked back-to-back townhouse units on lands being Part of Lot 29, Range 3 BFC, be endorsed subject to the provisions contained in Appendix I to Report PLN 08-17, and that staff be authorized to finalize and forward an implementing Zoning By-law Amendment to Council for enactment. Carried 2. Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 09-17 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2014-01 Draft Plan of Condominium Application CP-2014-01 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 01/14 Lebovic Enterprises Limited and 1320991 Ontario Ltd. Part of Lots 18 and 19, Con. 3 and Part of Lots 4,5,7 and 8, R.P. 585 2610, 2630, 2650 and 2663 Brock Road Recommendation Moved by Mayor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Butt Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, May 8, 2017 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Brenner 5 1. That the Ontario Municipal Board be advised that the City of Pickering supports Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2014-01, submitted by Lebovic Enterprises Limited and 1320991 Ontario Ltd., on lands being Part of Lot 19, Con. 3 and Part of Lots 4, 5, 7 and 8, R.P. 585, to establish two blocks for residential development for a total of 144 units, a block for future development and two blocks for a local road, and that the Ontario Municipal Board grant draft plan approval of the draft plan, subject to the recommended draft conditions as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 09-17; 2. That the Ontario Municipal Board be advised that the City of Pickering supports Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 01/14, submitted by Lebovic Enterprises Limited and 1320991 Ontario Ltd., to implement the Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2014-01 and to facilitate a residential condominium development, and that the Ontario Municipal Board approve the zoning by-law amendment set out in Appendix II to Report PLN 09-17; 3. That the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor and staff be authorized to attend the Ontario Municipal Board Pre-Hearing Conference on May 23, 2017, and any subsequent hearings, to support Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2014-01 and Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 01/14 as endorsed by Council; and 4. That the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor be authorized to sign Minutes of Settlement which include the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Conditions of Draft Plan Approval on the City’s behalf, subject to such other revisions as are acceptable to the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor. Carried (IV) Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.