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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 7, 2022 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes February 7, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 1 Present: Mayor David Ryan Councillors: D. Pickles Also Present: M. Carpino - Chief Administrative Officer K. Bentley - Director, City Development & CBO P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor F. Jadoon - Director, Economic Development & Strategic Projects S. Cassel - City Clerk C. Rose - Chief Planner N. Surti - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design D. Jacobs - Manager, Policy & Geomatics R. Perera - Deputy Clerk C. Celebre - Principal Planner, Strategic Initiatives C. Morrison - Principal Planner, Development Review I. Lima - (Acting) Planner ll K. Ashe M. Brenner S. Butt C. Doody-Hamilton B. McLean 1. Roll Call The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and participating electronically in accordance with By-law 7771/20. 2. Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. 3. Statutory Public Meetings Councillor Brenner, Chair, gave an outline of the requirements for a Statutory Public 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 Land Tribunal (OLT), and may not be entitled to be Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes February 7, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 2 added as a party to the hearing unless, in the opinion of OLT, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Catherine Rose, Chief Planner, appeared before the Committee to act as facilitator for the Statutory Public Meeting portion of the meeting, explaining the process for discussion purposes as well as the order of speakers. 3.1 Information Report No. 03-22 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2021-02 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/21 OPB Realty Inc. Easterly Portion of the Pickering Town Centre Lands, West of Glenanna Road City of Pickering Lands, South of The Esplanade South A statutory public meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of informing the public with respect to the above-noted application. Isabel Lima, (Acting) Planner II, provided the Committee with an overview of Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/21. Through the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Lima outlined the subject lands, noting that the purpose of the amendment was to implement Phase 1 of the Pickering Town Centre (PTC) Master Plan. She further spoke to the draft plan of subdivision, requested zoning by-law amendments and additional minor variances, planning policy framework, site-specific amendments, public notice provided, planning and design comments, and the next steps in the application process. Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Doody-Hamilton That the rules of procedure be suspended to allow one additional delegation, under Section 3.1 of the agenda regarding Information Report No. 03-22. Carried on a Two-Thirds Vote Jim Kotsopoluos, JKO Planning, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection to speak to Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/21. Mr. Kotsopoluos noted that he was present on behalf of the applicant and was available for questions. Bruno Bartel, Cushman & Wakefield, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection to speak to Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 15/21 on behalf Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes February 7, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 3 of the applicant. Mr. Bartel noted that he was in agreement with Staff’s presentation and was available for questions. A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee, Staff, Mr. Kotsopoluos, and Mr. Bartel, regarding: • whether the proposed development was consistent with Provincial Policy where greater density is being emphasized for areas in close proximity to major transportation stations; • whether the residential buildings included in the proposed development would be constructed through a phased in approach with the first phase beginning with Block 2; • the timeframe for the completion of the various phases of the development and elements that would affect the timeline of completion; • information on the planned traffic study, the area the study would cover, and whether the construction of the proposed development would be subject to the completion of the traffic study; • whether there had been testing conducted to confirm the number of levels that could be constructed for the underground parking; • the estimated construction costs and whether these costs had increased in the last few years; • whether Pickering Town Centre would remain on the subject lands and retail components that would be included on the lands; and, • whether the buildings would be energy efficient and encourage sustainable practices. 3.2 Information Report No. 04-22 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 01/22 City Initiated Lots 1 to 205 and Blocks 206 to 244, Plan 40M-2710 (North and south of Alexander Knox Drive) A statutory public meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of informing the public with respect to the above-noted application. Cristina Celebre, Principal Planner, Strategic Initiatives, provided the Committee with an overview of Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 01/22. Through the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Celebre outlined the subject lands, noting that the purpose of the amendment was to propose technical housekeeping amendments to site specific Zoning By-law 7652/18, as amended. She further spoke to the zoning by-law amendments and the next steps in the application process. Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes February 7, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 4 A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Staff regarding: • the boundaries of the subdivision in relation to the Seaton Natural Heritage System; and, • the amendment being a housekeeping amendment and not changing the spirit of the intention of the original Zoning By-law. 4. Delegations 4.1 Jo-Anne Shillingford Re: Infrastructure Development to Support Increased Residential Density Jo-Anne Shillingford, Pickering Resident, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection to speak to infrastructure development to support increased residential density in relation to Information Report 03-22, Item 3.1 on the Committee Agenda. Ms. Shillingford raised concerns related to density in relation to the 75 buildings being proposed over the next ten years. She inquired about road improvement considerations, easements to roads, and traffic light coordination adding the need for new roads in the area to alleviate traffic congestion. She further spoke to the height of the proposed towers and raised concerns relating to shadowing impacts for the residents of the low-rise buildings that would be adjacent to the development on the South Esplanade. She also spoke to the number of retirement community centres in the area, the limited park space, the future plans for the existing library and Esplanade park. She concluded her delegation by asking the Committee whether there would a reduction to property taxes with the increased residential components. A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee, Staff, and Ms. Shillingford regarding the use of the current library, Esplanade Park, placement of traffic signals, shadowing concerns, the size of the proposed new library, and property taxes. 4.2 Elizabeth Howson, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd. on Behalf of the Seaton Landowners Group Re: Report PLN 07-22 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pickering and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding the administration and collection of fees and technical guidance in relation to the TRCA’s Guideline for Determining Ecosystem Compensation, June 2018 4.3 Re: Report PLN 08-22 City Initiated Official Plan Amendment: Ecosystem Compensation Recommended Amendment 35 to the Pickering Official Plan Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes February 7, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 5 File: OPA 19-003/P Elizabeth Howson, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., on behalf of the Seaton Landowners Group, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection to speak to Report PLN 07-22 and PLN 08-22. Ms. Howson referred to a letter dated February 4, 2022 which was submitted to the City and added that the purpose of the letter was to clarify that the compensation for the natural heritage program in Seaton should continue and remain applicable to all development in Seaton. A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Ms. Howson regarding the two proposed amendments to the Staff recommendation outlined in Report PLN 07-22 and PLN 08-22 adequately addressing the concerns raised, and the amendments being drafted in collaboration with Staff, TRCA, and the Seaton Landowners Group. 4.4 Brayden Libawski, The Biglieri Group Sean Syman, Aercoustics Re: Report PLN 10-22 Revised Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 13/17 (R2) Avonmore Ventures Inc. Part of Lot 18, Concession 3 (North of William Jackson Drive, South of the Canadian Pacific Railway Corridor) Brayden Libawski, the Biglieri Group, and Sean Syman, Aercoustics, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection to speak to the revised Zoning By-law Amendment application A 13/17 (R2). Mr. Libawski stated that he was in agreement with Staff Report PLN 10-22 and was available for questions. 4.5 Steve Heuchert, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Re: Report PLN 07-22 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pickering and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding the administration and collection of fees and technical guidance in relation to the TRCA’s Guideline for Determining Ecosystem Compensation, June 2018 Re: Report PLN 08-22 City Initiated Official Plan Amendment: Ecosystem Compensation Recommended Amendment 35 to the Pickering Official Plan File: OPA 19-003/P Steve Heuchert, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, joined the electronic meeting via audio connection and noted that he was available for questions pertaining to Reports PLN 07-22 and PLN 08-22. Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes February 7, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 6 A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Mr. Heuchert regarding the TRCA being in agreement with the two proposed amendments to the Staff recommendations noted in Reports PLN 07-22 and PLN 08-22. 5. Planning & Development Reports 5.1 Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 04-22 974582 Ontario Ltd. – Plan of Subdivision 40M-2149 Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision Municipal works on Liverpool Road adjacent to Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7, Plan 40M- 2149 (1295 Liverpool Road) Paul Bigioni, Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, noted that the purpose of the Report was to proceed with assumption as all works and services required as a condition of subdivision approval had been completed and the two-year warranty period had passed. Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Doody-Hamilton Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That works and services required by the Subdivision Agreement within Liverpool Road, adjacent to or outside Plan 40M-2149, which are constructed, installed or located on lands dedicated to, or owned by the City, or on lands lying immediately adjacent thereto, including lands that are subject to easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed for maintenance; 2. That 974582 Ontario Ltd. be released from the provisions of the Subdivision Agreement and any amendments thereto relating to the works on Liverpool Road outside of Plan 40M-2149; and, 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the actions necessary to implement the recommendations in this report. Carried 5.2 Director, Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 07-22 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pickering and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding the administration and collection of Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes February 7, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 7 fees and technical guidance in relation to the TRCA’s Guideline for Determining Ecosystem Compensation, June 2018 Kyle Bentley, Director, City Development & CBO, provided a brief overview of Report PLN 07-22 and PLN 08-22 noting that PLN 07-22 was to outline the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pickering and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) with PLN 08-22 being to seek endorsement for Amendment 25 to the Pickering Official Plan. A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Staff regarding whether the revenue would be used to provide eco system services in Pickering and whether this was a line item in the TRCA or the City’s budget. Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt 1. That Council approve the draft Memorandum of Understanding, contained in Appendix I to Report PLN 07-22, between the City of Pickering and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), for the administration and collection of fees, and technical guidance regarding the interpretation and calculation of compensation, in terms of the TRCA’s Guideline for Determining Ecosystem Compensation, dated June 2018, save and except that the word “or” be inserted at the end of Section 4. d. ii., and that the following be added as a new Item 4. d. iii: “where compensation for the loss of non-regulated features and/or ecosystem functions has previously been determined as part of Amendment 22 to the Pickering Official Plan and the Seaton Master Environmental Servicing Plan.” 2. That the draft Memorandum of Understanding be forwarded to the TRCA’s Board of Directors for endorsement, prior to its execution; 3. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding; and, 4. That the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes February 7, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 8 5.3 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 08-22 City Initiated Official Plan Amendment: Ecosystem Compensation Recommended Amendment 35 to the Pickering Official Plan File: OPA 19-003/P Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Butt 1. That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 19-003/P, initiated by the City of Pickering, to amend existing policies and introduce new policies to the Pickering Official Plan with regard to ecosystem loss and compensation, as set out in Exhibit ‘A’ to Appendix I to Report PLN 08-22 be approved, save and except that the word “or” be inserted at the end of Section 10.12 (g) (ii), and that the following be added as a new Item 10.12 (g) (iii): “where compensation for the loss of non-regulated features and/or ecosystem functions has previously been determined as part of Amendment 22 to the Pickering Official Plan and the Seaton Master Environmental Servicing Plan.” 2. That the Draft By-law to adopt Amendment 35 to the Pickering Official Plan, to amend existing policies and introduce new policies to the Pickering Official Plan with regard to ecosystem loss and compensation, as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 08-22, be forwarded to Council for enactment; 3. That the City Clerk forward the Notice of Adoption to the Region of Durham and to each person or public body that provided written or verbal comments at the Open House, the Public Meeting, the Planning & Development Committee or the City Council meetings; and, 4. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 5.4 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 09-22 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Site Plan Control Guide Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes February 7, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 9 A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Staff regarding whether there was action that the City could take to streamline current processes while ensuring that balance is maintained between the protection of people’s rights to provide input and the timely adjudication of planning applications. Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Mayor Ryan That Report PLN 09-22 of the Director, City Development & CBO, providing a review of the Site Plan Control Guide distributed by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, be received for information. Carried 5.5 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 10-22 Revised Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 13/17 (R2) Avonmore Ventures Inc. Part of Lot 18, Concession 3 (North of William Jackson Drive, South of the Canadian Pacific Railway Corridor) A question and answer period ensued between Members of the Committee and Staff regarding: • staff concerns noted in Report PLN 10-22 in relation to Buildings B and D being situated in close proximity to the curve of the internal private road; • whether it would be the City or the applicant who would be responsible for the waste management plan for the development; • whether the Village Green Project was tied to the completion of the proposed development and ensuring that the Village Green Project was not further delayed due to the proposed development; and, • there being a small development block that the City had attempted to acquire for the Village Green Project within the remnant parcel of Infrastructure Ontario land and whether there was any hope of gaining the additional parkland. Recommendation: Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Ashe Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes February 7, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 10 That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 13/17 (R2), submitted by Avonmore Ventures Inc., to permit a residential condominium development consisting of stacked townhouse units and an 8-storey apartment building, for the lands located east of Brock Road, north of William Jackson Drive and south of the Canadian Pacific Railway Corridor, be approved, subject to the proposed zoning provisions contained in Appendix I to Report PLN 10-22, and that staff be authorized to finalize and forward an implementing Zoning By-law to Council for enactment. Carried 6. Other Business 6.1 Councillor Doody-Hamilton referred to a Motion pertaining to the Winter Maintenance on the Frenchman’s Bay Lake Ontario Waterfront that was part of the January 24, 2022, Council Meeting Agenda and added that through discussion with Staff, she had come to know of the Waterfront Revitalization Plan which called for the reconstruction of the boardwalk that was destroyed as a result of the upsurge from the lake. Councillor Doody-Hamilton spoke to the possibility of making the boardwalk four season accessible as part of the reconstruction and added that while Staff had confirmed the possibility from an operations perspective, there was concern pertaining to the water quality impact to the wetland. She further spoke to safe deicing options that could be explored and referred to a company named Mountain Organic Deicer. A discussion and question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and Marisa Carpino, Chief Administrative Officer, regarding: • staff working on a Report to bring forward to the February 28, 2022 Council Meeting pertaining to the maintenance of the gravel portions of the trails that were in question at the January 24, 2022 Council meeting; • the substantive report to be brought forward to the Committee considering the budget to allow for the consideration of maintenance and environmentally friendly deicing options; • primary consideration for the report being for the boardwalk that is being rebuilt with future consideration for the possibility of extending the boardwalk to Alex Robertson Park and going east and west, should the winterizing of the boardwalk be successful; • Council having recently approved the preferred design for the Frenchman’s Bay Lake Ontario Waterfront with construction not beginning until 2023; and, • ensuring that the walkway that is being rebuilt between Sandy Beach Road and Brock Road is wide enough to allow for winter maintenance. Moved by Councillor Doody-Hamilton Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes February 7, 2022 Electronic Meeting – 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Brenner 11 Seconded by Councillor McLean That the Director, Engineering Services and the Director, Operations, be directed to bring forward a substantive report, to the Executive Committee in March, on the possibility of making the new waterfront boardwalk, that is part of the Beachfront Park Revitalization Project, accessible for all four seasons and the options and costs associated with a safe deicing program, including the walkway from Sandy Beach to Brock Road to ensure it is wide enough for winter maintenance. Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote 6.2 Councillor Pickles gave notice that he would be bringing forward a Notice of Motion pertaining to the naming of streets after veterans. 7. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Butt Seconded by Councillor McLean That the meeting be adjourned. Carried The meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm.