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Home My WebLink About04/20/2006 Cw¡ ø~ Minutes I Meeting Summary Statutory Public Information Meeting Council Chambers Thursday, April 20, 2006 7:00 pm. Attendees: Councillor Brenner - Chair Lynda Taylor, Manager Development Review Geoff Romanowski, Planner II Rick Cefaratti, Planner II Birgit Wilson - Recording Secretary Also Attending: Ian McCullough, Authorized Agent of Marshall Homes Laureli Jones, Planner for Altridge Properties Inc. Lynda Taylor, 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. Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Ref # (summary of discussion) 1. DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION - S-P-2005-03 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A-34105 AL TRlDGE PROPERTIES INC. (SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TWYN RIVERS DRIVE AND AL TONA ROAD) PART OF LOT 33, B.F.C. RANGE 3, (40R-5045, PART 1) & PART OF LOT 33, B.F.C. RANGE 3, (40R-9096, PART OF PART 5 & 4OM-1515, BLOCKS 85 & 86) (1482 -1484 AL TONA ROAD & 1490 -1498 AL TONA) CITY OF PICKERING 1. Planner Comments Geoff Romanowski, 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 #05-06. 2. Applicants Comments Laureli Jones, Planner for Altridge Properties Inc., gave assurance that the applicant will address all concerns and issues raised at this meeting and will provide additional information for this proposal. Page 1 CORP0228-2I02 Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Ref # (summary of discussion) 3. Comments from Members of the Public Cy Durdle 1497 Altona Rd. Mr. Durdle is a 20 year resident of the subject area. He agrees with the development, but expressed concerns in the area of: · Water drainage - there are problems now, will they be addressed properly. · Lots sizes are too small for the existing neighborhood. · If new road is built, will it be private. · Service, Le. snow removal for new road. · Proposed access will create traffic problems. · Safety for school in the area. · Fencing - on Altona Rd.? David Goulding 283 Richardson St. Mr. Goulding expressed concerns that if the applicant makes changes to his original proposal that the public will not be notified of these changes. In addition he expressed the following concerns: · Water drainage - there are problems now, will they be addressed properly. · Lots sizes are too small for the existing neighborhood. · Proposed access will create traffic problems. · Safety for school in the area. Len Scavuzzo 1478 Altona Rd. Rd. Mr. Scavuzzo had grave concerns with respect to water run-off. He is now experiencing major problems on his property and has hired an independent firm to check out the foundation of his home to see if water has structurally damaged his foundation. He stated that in his opinion the builder of the new subdivision will not properly address the water run-off issues and his property will be in a "valley" with water draining directly onto his property. Mr. Scavuzzo brought pictures of his property and was invited to speak with members of the Planning Department after the meeting. Anna Agraso 307 Tomlinson Crt. Ms. Agraso expressed concerns as follows: · lots sizes are too small for the existing neighborhood. · Property values will decrease. · Once Altona Road had beautiful trees, when will these be replaced. · Proposed access will create traffic problems. · Safety for school in the area. · City will change by-law without notifying anyone in the area. · Did not receive notification of meeting - was informed by a neiQhbour. Page 2 CORP0228-2I02 Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Ref# (summary of discussion) G Di Donato 1491 Altona Road Mr. Di Donato expressed concerns as follows: · Lots sizes are too small for the existing neighborhood. · Property value will decrease. · Once Altona Road had beautiful trees, when will these be replaced. · Proposed access will create traffic problems. · Safety for school in the area. · City will change by-law without notifying anyone in the area. · Did not receive notification of meeting - was informed by a neighbour. Lorraine Watkins Richardson St. Ms. Watkins stated that she was not informed of proposal or the Statutory Information Meeting. Her concerns are for the safety of the residents, children going to St. Monica' s Separate School due to increased traffic pattern. Debbie & Jim Coughlin 278 Richardson St. Mr. & Mrs. Coughlin did receive notification of the proposal and of the meeting, however, their written comments are not noted. They do agree with the development however do have concerns with declining property values. Also, they would like clarification whether the access will be from Altona Road or Richardson St. The height of any fencing that would go up was also a concern and asked staff for clarification of the fencing height restriction by-law. James Callan 1483 Altona Rd. Mr. Callan expressed concerns as follows: · If a new road is built will it be private or public. · Widening Altona Road will increase traffic pattern. · Will new access road be a traffic light intersection. · If new by-law is passed what are the boundaries it will effect. Mr. & Mrs. Seres 306 SheDDard Ave. Mr. & Mrs. Seres are very concerned with the lot sizes of the subdivision. The esthetics are not compatible with the existing large homes. They requested that the builder re-size the lots. They also expressed safety concerns about placing a house on Plan site # 10. Page 3 CORP0228-2I02 Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Ref # (summary of discussion) Lome Hewie 1469 Altona Rd. Mr. Hewie expressed concerns as follows: · If access from Altona Road, increased traffic pattern poses a safety hazard. · Safety for school children. · Lot sizes are too small in comparison with the existing properties. · Decrease in property values. Joan & Carl Chivers 267 Richardson St. Mr. & Mrs. Chivers expressed concerns as follows: · If access from Alton, increased traffic pattern poses a safety hazard, especially if large trucks are making turns. · Safety for school children. · Lot sizes are too small in comparison with the existing properties. · Decrease in property values. · No notification of meeting or plans. Dan Faffen 1485 Altona Road Mr. Farren wanted to know when the Region of Durham is going to make a commitment with respect to widening Altona Road and the continuation of Richardson Street. 4. Response from the Applicant Laureli Jones, Planner for Altridge Properties Inc., stated that Altridge Properties will work very closely with the School Board to address safety issues regarding access road and also address esthetic issues raised this evening, Le.: fencing, trees. She further assured that new signs would be erected. 5. Staff Response Geoff Romanowski, Planner II stated that when the Region of Durham initiates plans to widen Altona Road notification of that proposal will go out to the public to advise of the Statutory Public Meeting. In regard to not everyone receiving notification of this proposal and Statutory Meeting, he will look into the matter and ensure that all future notification will be expanded from the present radius. 6. Comments from the Chair Councillor Brenner explained that to date no decision has been made. He also assured all concerned that if this proposal changes significantly then, under The PlanninQ Act, a second Statutory Information Meetino must take Dlace. Page 4 CORP0228-2/02 Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Ref # (summary of discussion) 2. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 02106 PICKERING HARBOUR COMPANY LIMITED SANDBAR ROAD LOTS 210 - 224, LOTS 283 - 288, AND PART OF LOTS 218, 289 PLAN 299 CITY OF PICKERING 1. Planner Comments Rick Cefaratti, Planner II provided an overview of the property location, applicant's proposal and City's Official Plan policies pertaining to this site, as outlined in the Information Report # 06-06. He stated that to date no comments/concerns have been received from outside agencies or the public. 2. Applicant Comments Ian McCullogh, authorized agent for Marshall Homes, explained the proposal as outlined in the Information Report # 06-06. He stated that the owner would construct a windmill on these lands to conform to the esthetics of the Waterfront Place. 3. Comments from Members of the Public Sylvain Trepanier 1218 Monica Cook PI. Mr. Trepanier was not sure whether or not he supported the recommended rezoning as he felt to date there has not been enough information available to the public to make a proper assessment. He further expressed a concern that the Statutory Public Information Meeting was of no value as he felt the recommended by-law would now go before Executive Committee for the recommendation to be enacted. Mr. Trepanier had additional concerns as follows: · Road ownership, public or private? · Ownership of the land is fragmented, some public some private-how will that be addressed? · What is passive recreation use? · Will the proposed windmill block the view from the Bay? · Which Official Plan does the proposal conform to Durham or Pickering? · Middle is a public road, will this remain public and if so will a fence be erected. Lastly, Mr. Trepanier asked for reassurance from The City of Pickering that additional information will be forthcoming and that the residents will be kept informed as this goes forward. Page 5 CORP0228-2I02 Item / Details & Discussion & Conclusion Ref # (summary of discussion) 4. Response from Applicant Ian McCullogh, authorized agent of Marshall Homes confirmed that at present there is fragmented ownership of the lands and that ownership consolidation is being addressed and will be finalized very shortly. He further stated that before this project goes forward, there would be conceptual drawings submitted to The City of Pickering. 5. Staff Response Rick Cefaratti advised that the proposed plan conforms to the Durham Official Plan which permits a mix of uses including marina, parks, recreational, tourist, cultural and community uses. 6. Comments from the Chair Councillor Brenner assured Mr. Trepanier that the purpose of the Statutory Public Information Meeting was to gather information from the public on the proposal and that no proposal will be put before Executive or Council until all interested parties are heard and that all concerns are addressed. He further stated that for this particular proposal there is not sufficient information to make a recommendation either for or against and that a Site Plan which addressed issues such as road access and conformity to the Waterfront Plan, needs to be approved before this proposal can go forward. He further suggested that Planning and Development, Lynda Taylor, should follow-up with the Waterfront Coordinating Committee and host an open meeting to address all issues raised this evening. Lastly, he stated that a second Statutory Public Information Meeting may be needed before a decision to approve or deny this application can be made. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm. CORP0228-2/02 Page 6