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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 25, 1999 .O~~ OF P10~ IJ.J ~ J: Z I- G> EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES .... TUESDAY, MAY 25,1999 -7:30 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Arthurs COUNCILLORS: M. Brenner D. Dickerson M. Holland R. Johnson - Chairman D. Pickles D. Ryan ALSO PRESENT: ,,- T.J. Quinn N. Carroll G. Paterson B. Taylor L. Taylor D. Kearns - Chief Administrative Officer - Director of Planning - Director of Finance and Treasurer - Town Clerk - Manager, Current Operations Division - Committee Co-ordinator (I) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of May 10, 1999 (II) MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 18/98 1. PITINO (SOUTH SIDE OF RODD AVENUE) FILE NUMBER A 2310 - A18/98 - In Planning Recommendation Report Number 10-99, it is recommended that Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 18/98, submitted by J. Pitino, on the south side of Rodd Avenue, to change the zoning on a portion of the east side of the subject lands to match the zoning which currently exists on the west side of the subject lands; to change the zoning on lands within 10 metres ofthe top-of-bank on the east side of the subject lands, to "OS- HL" - Open Space Hazard Land Zone; to permit the existing dwelling on the subject lands to remain in place until such time as the owner of the subject lands wishes to construct any new dwelling, at which time the existing dwelling must be removed; be APPROVED and that the by-law to implement this application be forwarded to Council for enactment. Deferred To The Executive Meetin2 of June 28th, 1999 Geraldine Goudie, 572 Rougemount Dr., questioned the purchase of 541 Rodd Avenue and how Committee could approve the application. Greg Mason, 544 Rodd Avenue, distributed information on the history of Rodd Avenue. He stated that the land acquisition is a serious issue, public lands purchased with public funds. 535 Rodd Avenue should not be developed. _. Steve Hann, 479 Rougemount Dr., stated his concern with the development and it's effect on the waterfront trail. He questioned when the trail would be developed and when would the public be informed. The purchase of 535 Rodd Avenue, the building of two homes and the encroachment on the ravine is a concern. Herb Wank, 480 Rougemount Dr., stated he is pleased with some of what TRCA and Council have done but are concerned with this application. The TRCA are selling public lands which were purchased with public funds. He requested that Committee refuse refuse to amend the zoning by-law to provide for two building lots. Ms. Siragusa, 537 Rodd Ave., commented on the zoning of535 Rodd Avenue. Joe Pitino, applicant, stated that there appears to be a mix up between top-of-bank and cut and fill line. He advised that there is no height restriction on this property and also that he did not purchase the property from the TRCA but have owned it for many years. Marion Martin, 525 Bella Vista Drive, spoke of the TRCA's acquisition program and lands on and around Rodd Avenue. 2. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 22/98 1. & K. SHOPPING CENTRE INC. (MAPLE RIDGE PLAZA; SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LIVERPOOL ROAD AND BUSHMILL STREET FILE NUMBER - A 2310 - A 22/98 - In Planning Recommendation Report #7-99, it is recommended that Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 22/98, submitted by Grant Morris Associates Limited on behalf of 1. & K. Shopping Centre Inc., on lands being Block I, Plan 40M-1236, being the Maple Ridge Plaza, to amend the zoning on the subject lands by adding additional uses, be APPROVED, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Recommendation Report No. 7-99 and that the by-law to implement this application be forwarded to Council for enactment. Approved as Amended By-law forwarded to Council See Recommendation #1 Grant Morris, Planning Consultant, advised that numerous discussions have taken place with Planning staff and many letters have been sent out to residents. He advised that they concur with Planning Staff Report. 3. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 24/98 DAVID A. DEMERINO (NORTH SIDE OF KINGSTON ROAD AT PETTICOAT CREEK) FILE NUMBER - A 2310 - A 24/98 In Planning Recommendation Report Number 8-99, it is recommended that the Zoning By-law Amendment Application submitted for David A. Demerino, on Lot 165, Plan 816, to amend the zoning on the subject lands to allow the existing building to be used for business office use, as well as residential use, be APPROVED, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Recommendation Report Number 8-99. Approved as Amended See Recommendation #2 Grant Morris, Planning Consultant, advised that a meeting was held with Planning Staff and the TRCA and they agree in principle with Planning Report but request that the leasable floor area be revised from 150 square metres to 180 square metres. 4. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 2/99 ONTARIO REALTY CORPORATION (WHITEV ALE GOLF CLUB) (EAST SIDE OF GOLF CLUB ROAD, SOUTH OF CONCESSION 5 ROAD) FILE NUMBER - A 2310 - A 2/99 ...... In Planning Recommendation Report Number 9-99, it is recommended that Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 2/99, submitted by Whitevale Golf Club, on Golf Club Road, to extend the temporary use zoning of the existing golf practice facility on the site to allow its operation for an additional three year period from August 5, 1999, to August 4,2002, be APPROVED and that the by-law to implement this application be forwarded to Council for enactment. Approved By-law forwarded to Council See Recommendation #3 5. 1999 TAX RATES FILE NUMBER -C 1000 In Report FIN 10/99, the Director of Finance recommends that the 1999 tax rates for the Town of Pickering be approved as contained in Schedule A to By-law No. 5499/99 attached hereto and that draft By-law No. 5499/99, providing for the imposition ofthe tax rates be enacted. Approved By-law forwarded to Council See Recommendation #4 ,- 6. ESTABLISH ''NO STOPPING" RESTRICTIONS ON QUARTZ STREET FILE NUMBER E 4000 In Report PW 10/99, the Director of Public Works recommends that a by-law be enacted to impose ''No Stopping" restrictions on Quartz Street. Deferred to the June 14th Executive Meetin2 7. ESTABLISH ''NO PARKING" ZONE ON BAYFIELD STREET FILE NUMBER E 4000 In Report PW 11/99, the Director of Public Works recommends that a by-law be enacted to establish a "No Parking" zone on a portion of Bayfield Street. By-law forwarded to Council 8. APPLICATION TO CONDUCT A CARNIVAL FILE NUMBER - B 2200 ,.-.". In Clerk's Report CL 25/99, it is recommended that the application for a carnival Licence submitted by Bowmanville Zoo to conduct a carnival at the Metro East Trade Centre on Saturday, June 12th and Sunday, June 13th, 1999 be approved. Approved See Recommendation #5 9. APPROVAL OF TENDERS BY CAO DURING SUMMER RECESS FILE NUMBER - C 4300 In Chief Administrative Officer's Report CAO 04-99, it is recommended that the CAO be authorized to approve Tenders during the summer recess period subject to certain conditions. Approved See Recommendation #6 - 10. "PARTNERSHIP WALK DAY" - MAY 30,1999 ''NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY" - JUNE 21,1999 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make various proclamations. Approved See Recommendation #7 11. HARVEST TELEVISION INTERNATIONAL LTD. SIXTY MINUTE DOCUMENTARY ON THE TOWN OF PICKERING - "ONCE IN A MILLENNIUM" That Mayor Arthurs and the Town Clerk be authorized to sign the letter of understanding as prepared by Legal Services for the production of the 60 minute documentary on the Town of Pickering "Once in a Millennium". Approved See Recommendation #8 12. FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM FILE NUMBER - A 2160 - The Council of the Town of Pickering is requested to endorse the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) call for a long-term national core municipal infrastructure program highlighting environmental benefits in the federal Millennium Budget. Forwarded to the Special Council Meetin2 for ratification immediately followin2 this meetin2. (III) OTHER BUSINESS 1. Councillor Brenner advised that he would be absent from the May 31 st Council Meeting as he will be participating in a panel discussion on Children's Services. He further advised that a candidates forum will be held on June 1 st on children and youth serVIces. 2. Mayor Arthurs advised that the June 7th Council Meeting has been rescheduled to May 31st. .~ 3. Councillor Ryan stated his concern with the Committee of Adjustment's agenda particularly with respect to some items appearing not to be minor in variance. He requested a report from the Director of Planning concerning alternatives to Committee of Adjustment process. 4. Councillor Holland stated his concurrence with Councillor Ryan's comments and requested clear guidelines on what is minor in nature. 5. Council considered the following matters prior to the regular meeting: a) The Chief Administrative Officer advised that the CUPE Contract was ratified with an 80.5% vote in favour. b) The Chief Administrative Officer advised that the old Claremont Community Centre is to be sold. The process to be followed for the sale of this property is outlined in the Chief Administrative Officer's Memorandum dated May 11th, 1999. Council concurred with the sale and procedure to be followed. ....... c) The Chief Administrative Officer advised that the lands to the north of the park in Claremont was purchased by the Redshaws. d) The Chief Administrative Officer distributed a note concerning the Rodd Avenue disposal. e) The Chief Administrative Officer advised that he will be forwarding a letter to the Region of Durham concerning 3K and lOK area around hydro. f) The Director of Finance & Treasurer distributed an insert which will be included in the 1999 Tax Bill. g) The Director of Finance & Treasurer advised that a Public Meeting will be held on June 16th concerning Development Charges. h) Councillor Dickerson distributed and explained a Notice of Motion with respect to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Municipal Infrastructure in the Millennium Budget. ,....... i) Councillor Pickles questioned the matter concerning the Sparrow Crescent Parkette. The C.A.O. advised that $25,000 will be expended on the parkette on Sparrow Crescent with funds from the Woodsmere Project. j) Councillor Brenner advised that a Letter of Understanding has been prepared by the Town Solicitor and Mr. Paul Stiles concerning Harvest Television. (IV) ADJOURNMENT The Meeting adjourned at 11 :09 p.m. DATED .J ÙV~ /7, /997 CLERK ~-~ - TOWN OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the Town of Pickering having met on May 25, 1999, presents its ninth report to Council and recommends: 1. ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 22/98 1. & K. SHOPPING CENTRE INC. (MAPLE RIDGE PLAZA; SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LIVERPOOL ROAD) FILE NUMBER - A 2310 - A22/98 .- 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 22/98, submitted by Grant Morris Associates Limited on behalf of 1. & K. Shopping Centre Inc., on lands being Block I, Plan 40M-1236, Town of Pickering, to amend the zoning on the subject lands by adding additional uses, be APPROVED, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Recommendation Report No. 7-99, as revised to amend all references to restaurant-type A to a sit down only restaurant; and further That the owner provide a fully enclosed, roofed garbage structure on-site. 2. That the amending zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 22/98, as set out in draft in Appendix II to Recommendation Report No. 7-99, be forwarded to Town Council for enactment, with appropriate revisions to address a sit-doWn only restaurant. 2. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 24/98 DAVID A. DEMERINO (NORTH SIDE OF KINGSTON ROAD AT PETTICOAT CREEK) FILE NUMBER - A 2310 - A24/98 - That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 24/98, submitted for David A. Demerino, on Lot 165, Plan 816, to amend the zoning on the subject lands to allow the existing building to be used for business office use, as well as residential use, be APPROVED, subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix I to Recommendation Report Number 8-99, as revised to permit 180 square metres gross leasable floor area of limited business office use and to require 9 parking spaces on site. 3. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 2/99 ONTARIO REALTY CORPORATION (WHITEV ALE GOLF CLUB) (EAST SIDE OF GOLF CLUB ROAD, SOUTH OF CONCESSION 5 ROAD) FILE NUMBER - A 2310 - A2/99 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 2/99, submitted by Whitevale Golf Club, on north part of Lots 29 and 30, Concession 4, to extend the temporary use zoning of the existing golf practice facility on the site to allow its operation for an additional three year period from August 5, 1999, to August 4, 2002, be APPROVED. 2. That the appropriate implementing By-law, included with Recommendation Report No. 9-99 as Appendix I, be forwarded to Council for enactment. 2 4. 1999 TAX RATES FILE NUMBER C 1000 That the 1999 tax rates for the Town of Pickering be approved as contained in Schedule A to draft By-law No. 5499/99 attached hereto; and That the attached draft By-law No. 5499/99, providing for the imposition of the tax rates approved under Recommendation I above, be enacted; and That the Director of Finance & Treasurer be authorized to make any changes or undertake any actions necessary, including altering due dates, in order to ensure the tax billing process is completed; and That the appropriate staff of the Town of Pickering be given authority to give effect thereto. 5. APPLICATION TO CONDUCT A CARNIVAL FILE NUMBER B 2200 6. ,...... That the application for a Carnival Licence submitted by Bowmanville Zoo, operated by Savannah Land Corporation and Bowmanville Zoological Park Limited, to conduct a carnival at the Metro East Trade Centre on Saturday, June 12, 1999 and Sunday, June 13, 1999, be approved. APPRO V AL OF TENDERS BY CAO DURING SUMMER RECESS FILE NUMBER C 4300 That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to approve Tenders during Council's Summer Recess period (i.e., from June 29 to July 30, 1999 and from August 4, 1999 to September 10, 1999), on condition that, a) the lowest acceptable Tender is approved, b) the cost thereof is within the budget previously allocated herefor by Council, and c) a report respecting those Tenders is subsequently submitted to Council. 7. "PARTNERSHIP WALK DAY" - MAY 30,1999 "NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY" - JUNE 21,1999 FILE NUMBER - A 2111 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamations: "PARTNERSHIP WALK DAY" - MAY 30,1999 "NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY" - JUNE 21, 1999 8. HARVEST TELEVISION INTERNATIONAL LTD. SIXTY MINUTE DOCUMENTARY ON THE TOWN OF PICKERING - "ONCE IN A MILLENNIUM" - That Mayor Arthurs and the Town Clerk be authorized to sign the letter of understanding as prepared by Legal Services for the production of the 60 minute documentary on the Town of Pickering "Once in a Millennium".