HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruray 6, 2017-Ci/;yof-p](KER]N Present: Mayor Ryan Councillors: K. Ashe M. Brenner S. Butt I. Cumming B. McLean D. Pickles Also Present: T. Prevedel K. Bentley C. Rose -Chief Administrative Officer -Director, City Development & CBO -Chief Planner Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes February 6, 2017 7:15 pm -Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Ashe N. Surti -Manager, Development Review & Urban Design -Deputy Clerk L. Harker D.Wylie -Principal Planner-Development Review L. Paray -Planner I L. Roberts -Committee Coordinator (I) . Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. (11) Part "A" Information Reports Councillor Ashe, 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. 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
-~of-Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes February 6, 2017 7:15 pm -Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Ashe Pl KERJNG 1. Information Report No. 01-17 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2016-04 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 13/16 702153 Ontario Limited Part Block M, Plan 418 and Block 25, 40M-1366, (527 Gillmoss 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. Lalita Paray, Planner I, appeared before the Committee and through the aid of a power point presentation, provided an overview of the application, outlining the location within the Rosebank Neighbourhood. She also noted resident and agency comments received to date. James Koutsovitis, Planner, Gatzios Planning & Development Consultants Inc., appeared on behalf of the applicant, noting he was present to respond to any questions raised. · Lynn Murrell, 560 Gillmoss Road, Pickering, appeared before the Committee questioning whether any plans were in place to extend Gillmoss Road, and if not, she questioned what route the construction vehicles would be using. Ernie Mee, 657 Dunn Crescent, Pickering, appeared before the Committee, noting his property adjoins the southern portion of the proposed development, and that he had previously submitted a letter along with pictures. He questioned the ownership of Block 25, noting he has been maintaining the property for a number of years, and questioned whether the new owners would continue to do so. Mr. Mee also sought clarification on whether Dunn Crescent would eventually open up. He also noted concerns with respect to elevation, grading and drainage as well as noise attenuation. He noted that with the removal of the trees and undergrowth that had provided a sound barrier in the past, noise levels have greatly increased, noting the need for a proper sound barrier, with Metrolinx planning to double the number of tracks. Discussion period ensued with members seeking clarification with respect to the future plans for Dunn Crescent. Tony Mauro, Fairgate Homes appeared before the Committee noting they would take all concerns into consideration and continue to work with area residents. Discussion continued with staff being requested to look into the noise issues in consultation with Metrolinx, fencing along the rear property line and how the drop in 2
. Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes· February 6, 2017 7:15 pm -Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Ashe elevation will be addressed. They also questioned who would be responsible for maintaining Block 25. (Ill) Part "B" Planning & Development Reports 1. Director, City Development~ CBO, Report PLN 03-17 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2016-02 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/16 Frontdoor Developments Inc. Block 111, Plan 40M-1413, (2090 Duberry Drive) Courtney Heron-Monk, Planner, Weston Consulting, appeared before the Committee on behalf of the applicant in support of the application. Discussion ensued with Members questioning plans for demolition of the site as weU as timelines for construction and if the site would be properly maintained in compliance with City construction guidelines. Members also requested that a co'ntact letter be circulated to area residents to provide them with contact information in order to address any issues that may arise during the construction phase. No members of the public appeared in support of or opposition to the application. Recommendation Moved· by Councillor Pickles Seconded .by Councillor Butt 1. That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2016-02, submitted by Frontdoor Developments Inc., on lands being Block 111, Plan 40M-1413, to establish a residential plan of subdivision consisting of 40 lots for detached dwellings fronting a public road, as shown on Attachment #2 to Report PLN 03-17, and the implementing.conditions of approval, as set out in Appendix I, be endorsed; and 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/16, submitted by Frontdoor 1 Developments Inc., to implement the Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2016-02, on lands being Block 111, Plan 40M-1413, be approved, and thatthe draft Zoning By-law Amendment as set out in Appendix II to ReportPLN 03-17 be forwarded to Council for enactment. Carried 3
-C0fof-Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes February 6, 2017 7:15 pm -Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Ashe Pl KER1 (IV) Other Business 1. Councillor Brenner requested that staff look into a policy for waiving permit fees for the private sector when doing modifications to homes for accessibility purposes. The Chief Administrative Officer advised that he would review with senior staff and provide Members with further information in this regard. (V) Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm. 4