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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/24/2004Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, June 24, 2004 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: Councillor McLean - Chair STAFF: L. Taylor P. Korouyenis D. Kearns - Manager, Development Review - Planner I - Committee Coordinator 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 4~04 1612042 ONTARIO LIMITED 979- 983 KINGSTON ROAD SOUTH PART OF LOT 26, CONCESSION 1 PART 2, 40R-11222 (EAST OF THE POLICE CREDIT UNION, FRONTING SHEPPARD AVENUE) Perry Korouyenis, 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 #08/04. Zul Jaffer, agent for 1612042 Ontario Limited, stated his presence to answer questions. Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Avenue, questioned whether or not Sheppard Avenue is to be eliminated, are traffic lights to be installed, would a failed hotel be subject to rezoning and are these lands part of historic trespass roads. She stated that this hotel is not local but migratory. She further questioned why the applicant would build a hotel beside a 24-hour rail track and what is the parking by-law for this area. Don Gleed, 1754 Appleview Road, questioned why the applicant would want to build a hotel in an area with no major read visibility. He stated that this building would be too close to the railway and it is not wanted in their neighbourhood. He requested to see a market study and questioned what the room rates would be, if they have any other similar hotels and what is the success level. He stated that this is nothing more than a transient flop house. -1- Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, June 24, 2004 7:00 P.M. 10. 11. 12. 13. Wilma Flavell, 734 Sheppard Avenue, concurred with the neighbours remarks. She questioned why individuals would come to Pickering to stay for an extended length of time in a hotel. She suggested that this facility is not to be used for the purpose stated but for a rooming house. Sherrie Gleed, 1754 Appleview Road, advised that the zoning by-law states that whatever is built must be serviceable to the area, which this is not, this is for transient individuals. Alison Wheeler, 1042 Dunbarton Road, stated that the traffic is already congested in this area. She questioned the need for another hotel in Pickering and advised that she does not want transients near her daughter. Mike Atkinson, 1742 Appleview Road, advised that this is an inappropriate application for the area, it could be dangerous for the children, would affect the enjoyment of the area and will bring transients to the neighbourhood. Vern Bruce, 975 Merritton Road, stated that this application is not in keeping with and would not be an asset to the area. All newly built structures are no more than two stories and this would overshadow the neighbouring homes by four stodes. This building will do nothing for the value of homes or enjoyment of the residents. Boyd Penny, 1062 Dunbarton Road, stated his concern with the use and the safety of the children and the nursery school. This would be a blight to the neighbourhood and will overshadow everyone's view. Resident, 975 Merritton Road, advised that the trees on the applicant's property act as a sound barrier but will have to be removed due to the location of the building. She stated that the hotel would be six feet from the property line and would block the sun from their property. This building would be located on Merritton Road not Kingston Road as stated, therefore the address should be amended. She advised of her concern with respect to increased traffic and the danger to hotel customers if a train derailment or a fire occurs. Joe Murray, 1751 Appleview Road, advised that the historic value of Dunbarton Village is still there but will be dramatically affected by a five storey building. Scott Curde, 1738 Appleview Road, stated his strong support of previous comments. He advised of his concern for the children and the drastic impact on the neighbourhood. He suggested that if this application is approved and this building is constructed he will probably move. He stated that families may move to this location and children will need to go to school, has the City planned for this. -2- Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, June 24, 2004 7:00 P.M. 14. Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Avenue, questioned if statistics have been gathered concerning grass fires, has there been any talk about terrorism and has Ontario Power Generation made comment concerning this issue, and if hockey tournaments are booked, where would buses park. 15. Jane & Deno D'Alessandro, 924 Dunbarton Road, questioned if the applicant has any other hotel suites and what is the success level. 16. Rick Thom, 1723 Dunchurch Street, stated his support of all comments and suggested that there must be a better use for this site. The density and development is too high for this location. 17. Paul DaPrato, 1746 Appleview Road, stated that the area residents have beautifully landscaped their properties which has increased their value but this will change with the construction of a hotel. 18. Councillor McLean, questioned if soil samples have been taken to indicate support of this structure. 19. Zefer Jaffer, thanked the residents for coming out to the meeting and voicing their concerns. He advised that he travels with business and often stays in this type of hotel. 20. Zul Jaffer, agent for 1612042 Ontario Limited, stated that traffic will not be generated from this site and will not go into neighbourhood as there is no access to Appleview Road. This hotel is not for transients or families but for business professionals. He advised that if the trees must be removed, landscaping will be done and other trees will be planted. He further stated that parking will not be enclosed as the lot slopes and this will create below and above ground level parking. He advised that they do not have this type of hotel in Ontario but out west, but he did provide locations of suites hotels in Markham. 21. Don Gleed, 1754 Appleview Road, questioned if this hotel would be booked through a central booking area and would it be leased to a chain hotel. He again requested seeing a market study and asked what the room rates would be. He further advised that hotels along Kingston Road are very busy with transients. (11) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. -3-