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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 17, 2002 Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, October 17, 2002 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: Councillor McLean - Chair STAFF: L. Taylor T. Barnett E. Belsey A. Greentree - Manager, Development Review - Planner II - Planner II - Supervisor, Legislative Services The Manager, Development Review, provided an overview of the requirements of the Planning Act and the Ontario Municipal Board respecting this meeting and matters under consideration there at. (I) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 16/02 FRED CAMPETELLI, TRUSTEE (COMMERCIAL DEVCO INCo) PART OF LOT 5, CONCESSION 1 (SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF VALLEY FARM ROAD AND DIEFENBAKER COURT) 1. Tyler Barnett, Planner II, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report #30-02. 2. Jack Winberg, owner, Rockport Group, provided a brief history of Rockport developments in Pickering. Jack explained that this zoning by-law amendment application is actually Phase II of their development. The sales center for Phase I is open and is located on the south side of Pickering Parkway. Phase II is intended to carry on the feel and scale of Phase I. Their primary objective is to develop and complete the project over the next year. The Rockport Group has designed three scenarios for the Phase II site including: Townhomes only, town homes and a retirement home, or town homes and a "point-block" apartment building. In all three scenarios, the town homes would boarder the south end of the site to provide continuity from Phase I site. The applicant is requesting an increase from 10 storeys to 16 storeys to accommodate the City's requirement for a "point-block" structure. Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, October 17, 2002 7:00 P.M. 3. Trish Armstrong, 1218 Charlotte Circle, sought clarification from the applicant respecting the number of scenarios. The applicant confirmed there were three. Ms. Armstrong also questioned the increase in storey height. Mr. Winberg confirmed that the increase to 16 storeys would exceed the minimum and would allow them greater flexibility in meeting market needs. (II) CITY-INITIATED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 12/02 1184, 1194, 1200, 1222, 1234 KINGSTON ROAD AND ADJACENT CITY- OWNED LANDS, GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF KINGSTON ROAD. WEST OF PINE CREEK. EAST OF WALNUT LANE 1. Ed Belsey, Planner II, provided an explanation of the application, as outlined in Information Report #29-02. 2. Bruce Singleton is the owner of most of the west properties identified. Mr. Singleton sought clarification regarding the zoning. If this application is approved, will the proposed zoning permit townhouses as an additional use to the existing uses, or will the proposed zoning permit only townhouses? Additionally, Mr. Singleton questioned why the City would initiate a zoning by-law amendment. 3. Ed Belsey, Planner II, responded by advising that the proposed rezoning is to permit townhouses. Existing uses could continue as legal non-conforming uses. Council directed staff to commence a City-initiated rezoning to permit compatible residential zoning for the subject properties generally in keeping with the Council- adopted Walnut Lane Area Development Guidelines. 4. Lynda Taylor, Manager, Development Review further advised that the property owned by Mr. Mattacchioni was recently rezoned to permit townhouses. At the time that Council approved Mr. Mattacchioni's rezoning application, Council endorsed a staff recommendation to initiate a rezoning application for the adjacent properties to facilitate an orderly and consistent approach to development on these lands. 5. Murray Morgan 1200 Kingston Road, enquired if the rezoning would extend to 1735 Walnut Lane. Mr. Morgan spoke briefly regarding the 17° angle construction restriction. While he understands that this restriction protects adjacent properties, it is restrictive and he requested that it be reconsidered to attract more developers. Mr. Morgan supports the addition of townhouse use but would not like to see the zoning limited to only townhouses. He further stated Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, October 17, 2002 7:00 P.M. that the City owned green space should not be rezoned, but should be retained and developed by the City. 6. Ed Belsey, Planner II, responded to Mr. Morgan's enquiries. He confirmed that the proposed zoning does not include the existing Walnut Lane Townhouse development, and is limited to the subject properties. He confirmed that the 17° angular plane was to address height and shadowing issues along the existing Storrington Street residences. The 17° angular plane was adopted by Council as part of the "Walnut Lane Area Development Guidelines" in 1994. He also confirmed that the City is proposing to only add the townhouse use, in addition to the existing uses. The Official Plan designation would not change, and would continue to permit a range of commercial and retail uses, but would require privately initiated rezoning applications. Respecting the City owned green space, Ed advised that a study of the green space and drainage will be conducted. Following the study, the City will be in a better position to consider their options regarding the subject properties. 7. Joyce Herzog, 1873 Pinecreek Court, spoke on behalf of the Liverpool West Community Association. Ms. Herzog conveyed the following comments: . Limit the buildings to two storeys . Ensure that traffic egress onto Kingston Road is safe . Include sidewalks on the north side of Kingston Road . Ensure that a pedestrian link to the north from Kingston Road is preserved. . Correct existing drainage issues. 8. Trish Armstrong, 1218 Charlotte Circle, expressed the following concerns: . current drainage along the subject properties is poor . the creek can get quite high and fast and additional development will simply intensify the problem . what is the proposed location for garbage bins . a pedestrian link be preserved to ensure safety . the City access to Kingston Road from the Supercentre be limited to right access only . the allowance for three stories fronting onto Kingston Road will negatively impact her Trish Armstrong also requested that she be advised of all studies or meetings respecting this application and stated that she supports the height restriction of two storeys. Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, October 17, 2002 7:00 P.M. 9. 11. 12. 13. 14. 10. Ed Belsey, Planner II, advised that a stormwater management study will be undertaken in 2002. In response to Ms. Armstrong's comments, Ed advised that there are currently no formal site plan applications submitted at this time. However, issues such as roads, access, building height and garbage will be reviewed during both the rezoning process and the site plan review process once privately-initiated site plan applications have been submitted. Doug Howard, 1775 Storrington St., stated that there is garbage and debris along the existing pedestrian walkway and is concerned that it will worsen with more development. Mr. Howard asked if the Mattacchioni property complies with the restrictive building guidelines, and if the proposed zoning would permit commercial uses. Mr. Howard supports the restrictive building guidelines. Ed Belsey, Planner II, confirmed that the conceptual site plans submitted with the Mattacchioni rezoning application comply with the Council-adopted Walnut Lane Area Development Guidelines. He also confirmed that the proposed zoning would not permit commercial use. Bruce Kahler, 1773 Storrington St., enquired if the plans, as presented for the Mattacchioni property are what is expected to be developed. Ed Belsey, Planner II, advised that the site plans submitted with the Mattacchioni rezoning were conceptual drawings only. Actual site plans have not been formally submitted. City Staff are not aware of when formal site plan applications will be submitted. Councillor McLean stated that he is aware of existing drainage issues and requested staff to ensure that these issues are addressed in their review. Lynda Taylor confirmed that the stormwater management and overland flow study would be conducted before year end. III ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.