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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 6, 2011 C~rf o~ _ Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 6,_2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor O'Connell i Present: Mayor Ryan Councillors: K. Ashe D. Dickerson O'Connell D. Pickles P. Rodrigues Absent: B. McLean Also Present: T. Prevedel Chief Administrative Officer N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development T. Melymuk - Director, Office of Sustainability P. Bigioni - City Solicitor D. Shields - City Clerk C. Rose - Manager, Policy M. Wouters - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design G. McGregor- Principal Planner - Policy A. Yearwood - Planner M. Yeung Planner L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator (1) Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. (II) Part'A' Information Reports Marg Wouters, Manager, Development Review & Urban Design gave an outline of the requirements for a Statutory Meeting under the Planning Act. She outlined the notification process procedures and also noted that if a person or public body does not make oral or written submissions to the City before the by-law is passed, that person or public body are.not entitled to appeal the decision of City Council to the Ontario Municipal Board, and may not be entitled to be added as a 1 I Caq 4 _ Planning & Development .raxa ._t I I ICI Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 6, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor O'Connell party to the hearing unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. 1. Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 11-001/P Proposed Neighbourhood Plan for Seaton Neighbourhoods. 17,20&21 Ontario Realty Corporation Lots 19, 20 and 21, Concession 3 Lots 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, Concession 4 Lots 17-34 Concession 5 City of Pickering A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of informing the public with respect to the above noted application. Grant McGregor, Principal Planner - Policy, provided an overview of OPA 11- 001/P, the proposed neighbourhood Plan for Seaton Neighbourhoods, outlining Neighbourhoods 17, 20 and 21 through the aid of a power point presentation. John VanNostrand of Planning Alliance, a representative for the property owners, provided a more detailed overview of the proposed plans through the aid of a power point presentation. He provided details on construction timelines, densities, building types; residential, commercial, retail and employment lands. A question and answer period ensued with clarification being provided on the proposed schools with the possibility of clustering the schools to encourage shared facilities. Councillor O'Connell suggested Mr. VanNostrand provide Council with the maps outlining the details of the future.timelines and projected numbers for residents and jobs in the development. No members of the public appeared in support or opposition to the application. 2. Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 5/11 The Estate of Paul Pickard 1861 Woodview Avenue (Part Lot 12, Plan 282) City of Pickering Mila Yeung, Planner I provided an overview of zoning by-law amendment application A 5/11. 2 Cry Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 6, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor O'Connell Grant Morris, consultant on behalf of the applicant appeared before the Committee in support of the application. He provided clarification with respect to the reasons for seeking approval through land severance to allow for the creation of nine lots. He noted that services are already located on these lots and explained the types of homes to be built on the site. Tony Accardi, 1857 Woodview Avenue appeared before the Committee in opposition to the application. He felt there was no need to change the existing zoning by-law, stating there is ample space to build comparable homes on the street without the need for a 1.2 metre setback. He noted he enjoys the five foot setbacks and when he purchased his home he liked the character of the street. He noted that side yard widths of 1.2 metres would not blend in with the neighbourhood. He stated he had compiled a petition with 14 names from the immediate.area and had submitted this to the Planner. He asked the Committee to stay within the existing by-law and reject the application Carolyne Pascoe, 1862 Woodview Avenue, appeared before the Committee and noted that there were a lot of mature trees on the property and stated that she enjoys the large trees and did not want to see them gone. She asked that the character of the street be retained and to keep as many trees as possible. Gaetano Accardi, 1855 Woodview Avenue appeared before the Committee in opposition to the 1.2 metre setback being requested. He stated that 4,000 to 6,000 square foot homes could easily be built with the current 1.5 metre setbacks. Ernest Jugovic, 1858 Woodview Avenue appeared before the Committee and noted that he did not oppose the new homes but did not support a 1.2 metre setback. He stated that he would prefer to see the width kept at 1.5 metres and also noted that he would like to see the trees kept. Grant Morris appeared before the Committee to address the resident's concerns and noted the difference in setbacks being requested only amounts to a matter of inches. 3. Zoning By-law Amendment A 6/11 Grand Communities (Pickering) Corporation 356 & 364 Kingston Road (Part of Lots 3 and 4 Plan 228, Part of Part 1, Plan 40R-8966), City of Pickering Ashely Yearwood, Planner I provided an overview of zoning by-law amendment application A 6/11 and noted there had been one resident concern received to date. 3 Cirf 00 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes PICKE Monday,. June 6, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor O'Connell Wes Surdyka a representative for the applicant, appeared before the Committee and outlined the application. He stated the proposed development fits in with the character of the neighbourhood. He noted that they have had extensive co- ordination with the Planning Department and stated he would be available to answer any questions. A question and answer period ensued. The applicant was questioned with respect to noise attenuation, parking space allotment, types of retail uses and. tree preservation. Enzo Girardi, 1021 Dalewood Drive, appeared before the Committee and noted his concerns with respect to the commercial uses, the number of parking spaces, the fencing at the rear of the property, noise attenutation, lighting and traffic concerns. Mr. Girardi requested clarification on the definitions of the different commercial uses on the property and questioned how many of the units would be two storeys. He requested that the Committee reconsider the number of parking spaces and suggested a working group be established between the developer and the area residents to discuss the development. Tony Salvatore, 1006 Dalewood Drive, appeared before the Committee and noted his concerns with the trees along the rear of the property. He stated that some of those trees should be looked at and felt that in the event of a storm there could be a potentially dangerous situation. Gareth Morgan, 1002 Dalewood Drive, appeared before the Committee and noted his concerns with the mature trees.being taken down. He also indicated concerns with the three storey height of the building and felt this would result in a lack of privacy in his backyard. He also felt that the development could affect property values. Additional concerns noted were in regards to noise, lighting and parking issues. He stated that he felt the development would change the quiet character of the neighbourhood. He also noted two malls already exist in the area, and questioned why additional retail uses were being considered. A question and answer period ensued. The applicant appeared before Committee to provide clarification with respect to the residents' concerns. Councillor O'Connell requested the applicant look at the site with respect to the issue of the dangerous trees to ensure safety. 4 Crrq oo _ Planning & Development wac i i Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 6, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor O'Connell Staff were also requested to look into concerns with the traffic issues at Kingston Road and Rougemount and were encouraged to establish a working group. The applicant was requested to provide additional details with respect to the potential commercial uses prior to the next meeting and to look at all options available for parking, as the parking spaces would be dependent upon the potential commercial uses. (III) Part `B' Planning & Development Reports 1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 16-11 Request for Council's Permission to Develop through Land Severance The Estate of Paul Pickard 1$61 Woodview Avenue Part of Lot 12, Plan 282) City of Pickering Recommendation Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the request by The Estate of Paul Pickard to permit the division of the subject lands being Partof Lot 12, Plan 282 (municipally known as 1861 Woodview Avenue) through land severance rather than by draft plan of subdivision, be approved. Carried 2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 17-11 Request for Council's Permission to Develop through Land Severance Almont Homes Inc. 1790 Rosebank Road (Part Lot 31, Concession 1), City of Pickering Recommendation Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the request made by Almont Homes Inc., to permit the division of the subject lands being Part Lot 31, Concession 1 (municipally known as 1790 Rosebank Road) through land severance rather than by draft plan of subdivision, be approved. 5 Crr~ o¢~ Planning & Development _ _ Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 6, 2011 7:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor O'Connell Carried 3. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 18-11 Zoning Amendment Application A 11/10 Starbank Developments 1786 Corp. on behalf of Golden Prospect Enterprises Ltd. 1786 and 1790 Liverpool Road (Part of Lot 23, Concession 1 Part 1 40R-15786), City of Pickering Michael Goldberg appeared before the Committee on behalf of the applicant in support of the application. He noted they had met with staff and the Site Plan Committee and indicated resulting revisions have been included in the proposed development application. He noted that the zoning appeal by Starbank was withdrawn in May and expressed his appreciation to the Site Plan Committee and staff for their efforts in bringing this forward. A question and answer period ensued. Recommendation Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/10 submitted by Starbank Development 1786 Corp., on lands being Part of Lot 23, Concession 1, Part 1, 40R-15786, City of Pickering to amend the zoning by-law to permit a financial institution use with an associated drive-through facility, be endorsed; 2. That the City Solicitor be authorized to attend the Ontario Municipal Board hearing to support Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/10 as endorsed by Council; and 3. Further, that the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/10, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 18- 11 be finalized and forwarded to City Council for enactment, should the appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board be withdrawn. Carried (V) Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:35 pm. 6