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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/15/2004 Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, April 15, 2004 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: Councillor Johnson - Chair STAFF: C. Rose M. Duff D. Kearns - Manager, Policy - Planner \I - Committee Coordinator The Manager, Policy, 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) 1. 2. 3. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 01/04 PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION SP 2004/01 816 KINGSTON ROAD (PICKERING) LIMITED & 851 KINGSTON ROAD (PICKERING) LIMITED 816-852 KINGSTON ROAD PART OF LOT 27 RANGE 3 B.F.C. Mike Duff, Planner II, provided an overview of property location, applicant's proposal and City's official plan policies pertaining to this site, as outlined in Information Report #06/04. lorelei Jones, Planning Consultant, advised that they still wish to meet with the residents to discuss the application but wanted it known that the scheduling issue was not due to their timing. She further advised that this application is for a 35,000' commercial development and sixteen townhouses and that a walkway has been planned from the development to Sheppard Avenue. They have attempted to meet the requirements of the development guidelines and the Official Plan. A traffic consultant has been hired, has carried out testing on both Sheppard Avenue and Kingston Road and has concluded that this development should not exacerbate traffic conditions. They have also hired a landscape architect to design a plan for noise attenuation that may include 8'cedar trees and 6' fences. Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Avenue, requested a management office on site for area residents to contact if a problem arises. She noted that Building 'c' has not been provided with handicap parking. She advised that they do not want ex-rated book or video stores or pubs. She questioned the new dates for - 1 - 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, April 15, 2004 7:00P.M. the widening of Kingston Road and Hwy. 401. She advised that Delta Blvd. has become a racetrack and this situation will only get worse with this development. She requested that the height of Bldg. 'D' be no higher than the height of the homes on Sheppard Avenue and stated that two storey semi's would be acceptable. John Ibbetson, 777 Sheppard Ave., stated his objections to this application including the closeness of Block 6 to his property, the walkway, and the setback. He further stated that Blocks 2, 3, 4 & 5 don't match the rest of the properties, and that the Compendium Document of the North East Quadrant Guidelines states that there shall not be more than one row of parking between buildings but this is not the case in front of Building B. He questioned whether or not fences could be higher than 6' and stated that his property is only 2'6" from the property line and objects to anything less than 8'. He suggested that garbage storage be contained within the building. Tim Costar, 827 Sheppard Avenue, commented on behalf of himself and wife and Jack and Bonnie Bayes, 823 Sheppard Avenue. Mr. Costar distributed copies of his slide presentation strenuously objecting to the rezoning of 852 Kingston Road based on: a) the proposed usage; and b) its extreme negative impact on the adjoining properties (Costar and Bayes) to the north. They feel that the proposed development will significantly degrade their quality of life, undermine their entitlement to a reasonable standard of privacy, and further that the planned usage of the overall site falls well short of the community's expectations for this location. Alexander Krebelj, 960 lakeridge Road, stated his relation to this property and his interest in historical issues. He further stated his displeasure with the demolishing of Dunbarton School and suggested that this development, in some way, recognize the historical significance with either a plaque or in building style. Patricia Watson, 864 Kingston Road, resident directly adjacent to this property stated her concern with run-off, not objecting to this development but wanting to ensure that the property is not higher than hers. lorelei Jones, Planning Consultant, advised that run-off onto a neighbouring property is not allowed and therefore, Ms. Watson's property would not be affected by run-off. She further advised that they would consider various heights of fences, trees and landscaping to provide buffering. The two properties in question are owned by the same development group but the Hayes Line application is separate. They feel this development is appropriate - 2- Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, April 15, 2004 7:00 P.M. 9. (II) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. but are aware of issues and are prepared to continue dialogue with the residents. Cathy Rose, Manager, Policy, advised that all proposals submitted to the Planning Department must be considered and conveyed to the residents. She further stated that it is appropriate to have one or more properties involved in one zoning application. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 26/03 SEAN REGAN DEVELOPMENTS 1603 FINCH AVENUE PART OF LOT 20 CONCESSION 1 Mike Duff, Planner \I, provided an overview of property location, applicant's proposal and City's official plan policies pertaining to this site, as outlined in Information Report #05-04. Sean Regan, applicant, advised that this development would be similar in character to the one he built on Valley Farm Road. He stated his willingness to meet with residents and consider slight amendments. Rob Rollings, 1974 Guild Road, commended staff on their concerns and advised that his concerns include: loss of privacy; lighting onto their property, increase in noise and placement of garbage storage facility. He further stated that the homes on Guild Road are single-family dwellings and this application is not in keeping with the character of the surrounding area. Walter Vander Knokke, 1980 Guild Road, advised that he has twelve trees directly behind his property and doesn't want to see these replaced with a parking lot and dumpster. He stated his concern with the loss of privacy. Rick Crawford, 1988 Guild Road, stated his concern with respect to increased traffic on Finch Avenue; the limited parking on the proposed development causing residents to park on Finch Avenue; increased problem with drainage on the west side of Guild Road; and placement of garbage facility. He further stated that Guild Road is a quiet, peaceful street and deserves to have its heritage maintained. Ross Binnel, 1990 Guild Road, stated his opposition to this application believing that it is over development. -3- Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, April 15, 2004 7:00 P.M. 7. 8. 9. (III) Mr. Sanders, 1981 Guild Road, advised that traffic movement is a major concern and all proposals for the area cause horrendous traffic problems. He further stated that If the garbage dumpster is not enclosed major rodent problems could occur. Joe larocque, 1986 Guild Road, stated his opposition to the proposal due to increased traffic and over development of the site. He further stated that there are no sidewalks running along Finch Avenue for kids walking to school. He questioned where the dumpster is to be placed and what is to happen to the southern part of the property. He stated his concern with respect to the loss of privacy. Sean Regan, applicant, advised that he will take into consideration all the concerns voiced by the residents and will address the privacy issue and attempt to incorporate garbage storage inside. He advised that there will be fencing along the bottom leg of the property. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.