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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/27/2006 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 27, 2006 7:30 pm Council Cham bers Chair: Councillor Dickerson PRESENT: Mayor Ryan COUNCillORS: K. Ashe M. Brenner D. Dickerson R. Johnson B. McLean D. Pickles ALSO PRESENT: 1. J. Quinn - Chief Administrative Officer N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development G. Paterson - Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer D. Bentley - City Clerk R. Holborn - Division Head, Municipal Property & Engineering C. Rose - Manager, Policy D. Shields - Deputy Clerk (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Ashe Meeting of February 13, 2006 "In Camera" meeting of February 13, 2006 CARRIED (III) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 07-06 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 05-001/P Amendment 15 to the Pickering Official Plan Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 16/05 Amending By-law to amend Zoning By-law 3037 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 27, 2006 7:30 pm Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Dickerson City Initiated: Oak Ridges Moraine Conformity Exercise City of Pickerinq The Chair called for any delegations from the floor who may wish to speak to the Executive Committee with respect to this matter. Peter Wood, 5460 Old Brock Road, Claremont appeared before the Committee with respect to concern of a road proposed across his property, specifically the proposed Old Brock Road and Uxbridge-Townline Road realignment. He advised that in his opinion it did not fit within the intent of Section 10.1.2 of the Pickering Official Plan. Discussion ensued and Mr. Wood was advised that his concerns would be reviewed and considered as part of the next Official Plan review. Dan Barkey, 1658 North % of Lot 19, appeared before the Committee expressing his objection to the devalue of his farm. He stated that the Province should be providing compensation to farmers and as a farmer, he could not expand due to his property being considered environmentally sensitive. He further expressed concern that his cows were denied access to water due to the fact that it could disturb the banks of the water, as noted in the Marine Protection Act. Phil Givens, 5275 Sideline 4, appeared before the Committee requesting clarification for zoning boundaries as he owned 200 acres in the subject area. He further requested clarification on the vegetation zone and if the measurement is from the trunk of tree or drip line. He advised that the Region of Durham wanted to harmonize the Greenbelt Plan and these matters should be considered together. A question and answer period ensued. Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Council receive Report PD 07-06 on Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 05-001/P (now Amendment 15 to the Pickering Official Plan), and Zoning By-law Amendment Application 16/05, City Initiated: Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Conformity Amendments; 2. (a) That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 05-001/P, initiated by the City of Pickering, to implement the Oak Ridges Moraine Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 27, 2006 7:30 pm Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Dickerson Conservation Plan for lands within the Oak Ridges Moraine Area, be approved as set out in Exhibit "A" to Appendix I to Report PO 07-06; (b) That the draft by-law to adopt Amendment 15 to the Pickering Official Plan, to implement the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, be forwarded for enactment to Council as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 07-06; 3. (a) That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 16/05, initiated by the City of Pickering, to implement the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan for lands within the Oak Ridges Moraine Area, be approved as set out in Appendix II to Report PO 07-06; (b) That the amending by-law to amend Zoning By-law 3037, as amended, to implement the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, be forwarded for enactment to Council as set out in Appendix II to Report PO 07-06; 4. That the Oak Ridges Moraine Conformity Amendments, Amendment 15 and the amending by-law to amend Zoning By-law 3037, be forwarded for approval by the City Clerk to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; 5. That Council adopt Informational Revision 13 as set out in Appendix III to Report PO 07-06 for inclusion in the Pickering Official Plan; 6. That Council request the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to resolve Deferrals 28 and 34 relating to the proposed Rural Hamlet designation and settlement policies for Altona and approve the Oak Ridges Moraine Natural Linkage Area and Oak Ridges Moraine Countryside land use designations recommended in Amendment 15; 7. That Council direct staff to update the City's Municipal Tree Protection By- law to reflect the natural features within the Oak Ridges Moraine, and that staff initiate a review of the existing Fill and Topsoil Disturbance By-law to determine whether new provisions for lands within the Oak Ridges Moraine are required; 8. That Council refer the request of Peter Wood, to further review the proposed Old Brock Road and Uxbridge-Townline Road realignment as shown on Schedule IV-10 - Settlement 10: Claremont and Area - North Section of the Pickering Official Plan, to be considered as part of the next Official Plan review; 9. That the City Clerk forward a copy of Report PO 07-06 to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Region of Durham, the Town of Markham, the Town ofWhitchurch-Stouffville, the Township of Uxbridge, the Township Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 27, 2006 7 :30 pm Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Dickerson of Scugog, the Town of Whitby, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; 10. That the City of Pickering prepare a letter under the signature of the Mayor, to the Province of Ontario expressing the City's concern to the unfairness of how this legislation has been enacted, including the implementation process. CARRIED 2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 10-06 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 23/05 Wencray Holdings Limited 2000 Clements Road Part of Lot 15, B.F.C. Range 3 (40R-6080, Part 5) City of Pickerinq The Chair called for any delegations from the floor who may wish to speak to the Executive Committee with respect to this matter. There were no members of the public present to address the Committee on this matter. Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 23/05, be approved as set out in the draft by-law attached as Appendix I to Report PO 10-06, to amend the existing zoning on the subject lands to permit outdoor storage associated with a roofing supply business office and warehouse on lands being, Part of Lot 15, B.F.C. Range 3, (40R-6080, 5), in the City of Pickering. 2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 23/05, as set out in Appendix I to Report PO 10-06 be forwarded to City Council for enactment. CARRIED Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 27, 2006 7:30 pm Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Dickerson 3. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 13-06 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/05 J. & B. Bayes and T. & A. Costar 823 & 827 Sheppard Avenue (Part of Lot 27, Range 3, B.F.C.) City of Pickerinq The Chair called for any delegations from the floor who may wish to speak to the Executive Committee with respect to this matter. Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Avenue East, appeared before the Committee expressing her concerns with respect to this application. She stated that Block A should be semi-detached and with respect to Block B - Parkland, requested that this be completed now. Irene Moult, 838 Sheppard Avenue East, appeared before the Committee in opposition to block after block of townhouses. She requested clarification with the rezoning of the lands and if the existing dwellings would hold lawful non- conforming status. She further stated her objection to twenty-four driveways onto Sheppard Avenue and would have preferred to see driveways at the back or side of the subject property. She indicated that the subject application was not compatible with what is on Sheppard Avenue now, and further expressed concern with the enforcement of the speed limit in this area. Wilma Flavell, 734 Sheppard Avenue East, appeared before the Committee expressing her concern with respect to the parking problems that would ensue with this application and felt there were too many townhouses, She advised that there would be an increase in traffic and this was a concern to residents. She further advised that the construction had caused structural damage to her home and this was causing her great concern. In summary, she stated that semi- detached should have been built on this property, rather than a townhouse development. Lorelei Jones, a representative of the applicants appeared before the Committee and stated that she appreciated the concerns of the area residents. She outlined the proposed driveway configuration, which could allow for up to four cars to be parked. A question and answer period ensued. Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 27, 2006 7:30 pm Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Dickerson Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/05, be approved to permit the development of a maximum of eight townhouse dwelling units, as submitted by 816 Kingston Road (Pickering) Limited on behalf of J. & B. Bayes and 1. & A. Costar, on lands being Part of Lot 27, Range 3, B.F.C., City of Pickering. 2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/05, as set out in Appendix I to Report PO 13-06, be forwarded to City Council for enactment. CARRIED 4. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 14-06 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 24/05 Delco Homes Inc. Sparrow Circle (at Altona Road) (Block 17, Plan 40M-1827) City of Pickerinq The Chair called for any delegations from the floor who may wish to speak to the Executive Committee with respect to this matter. Jim Keating, 355 Chickadee Court, appeared before the Committee and expressed concern with the traffic and parking problems that would be caused by this application. He stated that Option A with access onto Altona Road should be considered as traffic coming out of Sparrow Court would create a traffic bottleneck. Walter Dowd, 363 Chickadee Court, appeared before the Committee and expressed concern with respect to the overflow parking that would be created with this development onto Chickadee Court. He requested consideration of no parking signs within the area be installed. Gasper LaTona, 350 Chickadee Court, appeared before the Committee and expressed concern with the overflow of parking onto Chickadee Court. Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 27, 2006 7:30 pm Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Dickerson Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Mayor Ryan 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 24/05 be approved to permit a freehold townhouse, common element road condominium development on lands being Block 17, Plan 40M-1827, City of Pickering, submitted by Delco Homes Inc. 2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 24/05, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 14-06 be forwarded to City Council for enactment. CARRIED 5. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 16-06 Direction on City Staff Involvement on an Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board Committee of Adjustment Decision on Application PICA 55/05 Pickering Auto Body Ltd. 1968 Notion Road (North Part of Lot 17, Concession 1) City of Pickerinq The Chair called for any delegations from the floor who may wish to speak to the Executive Committee with respect to this matter. There were no members of the public present to address the Committee on this matter. Moved by Cou ncillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Brenner 1. That the Ontario Municipal Board be advised that City Council supports the decision of the Committee of Adjustment refusing the variance to reduce the required parking spaces for PICA 55/05 at 1968 Notion Road. 2. That the appropriate City staff attend the March 20, 2006, Ontario Municipal Board hearing in opposition of the application and to advance Council's support of the Committee of Adjustment decision. CARRIED Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 27, 2006 7:30 pm Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Dickerson 6. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 17-06 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 27/05 Silverlane Estates Inc. South Part of Lot 32, Concession 1 (Blocks 39 and 46, Plan 40M-2119 and Part 4, 40R-11901) City of Pickerinq The Chair called for any delegations from the floor who may wish to speak to the Executive Committee with respect to this matter. There were no members of the public present to address the Committee on this matter. Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 27/05 be approved, to rezone two Blocks to match the zoning of abutting land, to permit development of a townhouse and a detached dwelling, on lands being Blocks 39 and 46, Plan 40M-2119, and; to rezone two additional Blocks to allow for open space uses, on lands being Part 4, Plan 40R-11901 (Blocks 16 and 18, Draft Plan of Subdivision S-P-2002-06). 2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 27/05, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 17 -06, be forwarded to City Council for enactment. CARRIED DECLARATION OF INTEREST Councillor Ashe declared a conflict of interest in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act with respect to Item #2 of Report PO 18-06 of the Director, Planning and Development, due to his interest in the Whitevale Golf Club. Councillor Ashe did not part in the discussion or vote on Item #2. 7. Director, Planning & Development, Report PO 18-06 Proposed Modifications to the Proposed Central Pickering Development Plan Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 27,2006 7:30 pm Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Dickerson Prepared by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Dated February 1, 2006 EBR Reqistrv Number: PF05E0002 1. That Pickering Council receive Report PO 18-06 as its comments on the proposed modifications to the proposed Central Pickering Development Plan, prepared by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated February 1, 2006, EBR Registry Number: PF05E0002; 2. That, despite the City's continued opposition to the use of the Ontario Planning and Development Act, 1994 (OPDA), should the Provincial government approve a Development Plan for Central Pickering under that Act, (a) Council requests the Plan be further modified to include a policy specifying that prior to the completion of the first neighbourhood plan, the Minister will enter into appropriate Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and agreements with the City of Pickering, and other levels of government and agencies as may be required, to provide financial assistance in accordance with section 20 of the OPDA, for the purpose of implementing the policies and programs of the Plan, at a level to ensure achievement of the following: · the provision of sufficient lands in acceptable locations for required municipal facilities, parks and open spaces, and other necessary community facilities such as places of worship, schools, nursing homes and childcare centres; · the early servicing of the Highway 407 employment lands; · adequate long-term funding to maintain and manage the natural heritage system; · the preparation of a heritage study of the Whitevale Road corridor east of the existing Heritage Conservation District as input to the neighbourhood planning process; · the provision of sufficient lands for the development of a university andlor college campus and a medical teaching hospital; · the provision of two new Highway 407 interchanges, the construction of the Brock Road by-pass and the Brock Road I Highway 407 interchange, the provision of appropriate regional and interregional transit service, the extension of GO-Transit service, the widening of Highway 7, the construction of the Whitevale By- pass I 14th Avenue connection, and the widening of Steeles Avenue; Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 27, 2006 7:30 pm Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Dickerson · the development of an integrated set of sustainability measures and benchmarks for Seaton; · the cost of providing services and facilities in Seaton will not be borne by the City's existing residents and businesses; · funding of all subsequent planning, design and technical studies or exercises; and · any other matters as may be determined; (b) Council requests the Plan be further modified to incorporate the changes set out in Appendices I and II to Report PO 18-06, which among other matters would result in: · retention of 135 hectares of Prestige Employment lands, which were converted to non-employment uses; · reclassification of Sideline 22 from a Type B Arterial to a Type C Arterial Road; · addition of policies requiring completion of the City's Financial Impact Study for Seaton ahead of the completion of the first neighbourhood plan, and completion of the Whitevale Road Corridor heritage study prior to the completion of the neighbourhood plans for the adjacent lands; · clarification of policies on funding, timing and preparation of studies to ensure that costs are not borne by the City but by the benefiting landowners; and · correction of editorial and technical matters; and (c) Council authorizes City staff to meet with representatives of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing after the March 3, 2006 deadline to continue to discuss and provide input on the Provincial Development Plan and to report back to Council through the Net Benefits Committee; and 3. That the City Clerk forward a copy of Report PO 18-06 to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, the Minister of the Environment, Project Director for the North Pickering Land Exchange Team, the Region of Durham and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING (See Following Motion) Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 27, 2006 7:30 pm Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Dickerson Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Mayor Ryan That the main motion be divided in order to deal with Item #2 separately. CARRIED Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Pickles That Item #2 of the main motion be approved. CARRIED The Committee then had before it the main motion, save and except Item #2, which CARRIED. 8. Director, Operations & Emergency Service, Report OES 08-06 Frenchman's Bay Stormwater Management Master Plan Request for Proposal for Professional Engineering Services RFP-13-2005 Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Report OES 08-06 regarding the Frenchman's Bay Stormwater Management Master Plan, Request for Proposal for professional engineering services be received. 2. That the Proposal RFP-13-2005 submitted by Marshall Macklin Monaghan Limited to develop a Stormwater Management Master Plan for Frenchman's Bay be accepted. 3. That the total project cost of $144,855 including the proposal amount, project management services and other associated project costs identified in the report be approved. 4. That staff at the City of Pickering be given the authority to give effect thereto. CARRIED Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 27, 2006 7:30 pm Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Dickerson 9. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 10-06 Construction Priorities for Regional Roads Within the City of Pickerinq Discussion ensued with respect to Report OES 10-06 and the scheduled timing of projects by the Region of Durham. Staff were requested to contact the Region of Durham to determine the scheduled construction of Brock Road. Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Mayor Ryan That Report OES 10-06 regarding Regional Road construction priorities within the City of Pickering be received for information and forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham. CARRIED 10. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 11-06 Lease of City of Pickering lands to O.J. Muller Landscape Contractor Ltd. Renewal of Lease Agreement for those lands comprising those parts of Lot 19, Concession 3, Pickering, designated as Part 2, Plan 40R-7012, save and except Part 2. Plan 40R-14541 and Part 3, Plan 40R-7012 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Report OES 11-06 regarding renewal of a lease agreement be received. 2. That the request by O.J. Muller Landscape Contractor Ltd. to renew a lease for City land on Brock Road for the purposes of cultivating the land for cash crops and to store and market nursery stock that includes landscape materials be approved. 3. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign a renewal lease agreement with O.J. Muller Landscape Contractor involving City lands, substantially on terms set out in the form prepared by the City Solicitor. CARRIED Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 27, 2006 7:30 pm Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Dickerson 11. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 12-06 Lease of City of Pickering lands to T. Arnts Loam Supply Ltd. Renewal of Lease Agreement for those lands comprising those parts of Lot 19, Concession 3, Pickering, and comprising that part of Part 37 and 40, Plan 40R- 6934 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Report OES 12-06 regarding renewal of a lease agreement be received. 2. That the request by 1. Arnts Loam Supply Ltd. to renew a lease for City land on Brock Road for the purposes of carrying on the business of the storage, sale and supply of topsoil, sand, stone, pavers and related products be approved. 3. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign a renewal lease agreement with 1. Arnts Loam Supply Ltd. involving City lands, substantially on terms set out in the form prepared by the City Solicitor. CARRIED 12. Director, Operations & Emergency Services, Report OES 13-06 Lease of City of Pickering lands to 1317970 Ontario Inc. Renewal of Lease Agreement for those lands comprising that part of Parts 37 and 40. Plan 40R-6934 Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor McLean 1. That Report OES 13-06 regarding renewal of a lease agreement be received. 2. That the request by 1317970 Ontario Inc. to renew a lease for City land on Brock Road for the purposes of carrying on the business of a golf- driving range located at least 85 metres west of Brock Road and at least 6.1 metres south of the northerly boundary of the premises and a miniature golf-putting facility located at least 6.1 metres south of the northerly boundary of the premises and an accessory parking area Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 27, 2006 7:30 pm Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Dickerson located between the golf-driving range and Brock Road and south of the miniature golf-putting facility be approved. 3. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign a renewal lease agreement with 1317970 Ontario Inc. involving City lands, substantially on terms set out in the form prepared by the City Solicitor. CARRIED 13. Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Report CS 14-06 Chanqes to Proposed Bodv Rub Parlour Bv-Iaw Discussion ensued with respect to this matter. Based on the discussion, Members of Council were requested to provide further comments in writing to the City Clerk in order for any further revisions to be reviewed in co-operation with the City Solicitor and that this matter be referred to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Executive Committee. Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Report CS 14-06 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer be referred back to staff for two weeks for the purpose of further review of any written comments from Members of Council. CARRIED (IV) OTHER BUSINESS There were no items of Other Business presented. (V) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:34 pm.