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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 6, 2012 Cary Planning & Development 'al Committee Meeting Minutes 1 Monday, February 6, 2012 7:36 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean Present: Mayor Ryan Councillors: K. Ashe D. Dickerson B. McLean J. O'Connell D. Pickles P. Rodrigues Also Present: T. Prevedel - Chief Administrative Officer N. Carroll - Director, Planning & Development P. Bigioni - City Solicitor M. Wouters - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design D. Shields - City Clerk L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator (I) Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. (II) Delegations Tammy Flores appeared before the Committee, representing the group "Stop the 407 ETR's Abuse of Power". She explained the group's main concerns are with the billing practices, lack of administrative processes, lack of complaint processes and lack of any type of follow up. She explained the process of invoice suppression, whereby through their lack of due diligence in contacting people with respect to amounts owing, invoices continue to accrue interest at approximately 27%. Large bills are being sent out months, sometimes even years after the initial bill and when people can't pay them they go to plate denial. She noted that many members of their group cannot legally licence their vehicles because their invoices have gone to plate denial because of this process. She explained the lack of transparency, stating the Ministry of Transportation does not require the 407 ETR to provide any proof of lawful charges. She stated that the charges being imposed are not always legally owed by the person, as they were 1 Ciro o~ Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes PIOCE Monday, February 6, 2012 7:36 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean caused by a lack of the 407 ETR's administration of the operations of this public highway. She also noted the process for getting solutions is very cumbersome. Ms. Flores noted this issue needs to be addressed now, before the expansion of the 407 to the east which will only compound the issue. She indicated they have attended meetings at the 407 ETR's offices in Woodbridge, and also noted they are gaining support through MPP's and requested Council support. A question and answer period ensued. It was suggested that Ms. Flores contact the City Clerk in order to provide the City with additional information on what the group was looking for in a support letter and that correspondence be brought back to Council for direction. (III) Planning & Development Reports 1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 03-12 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/11 Jodee Truck Leasing Ltd. 2580 Brock Road (Part Lot 10, Plan 585), City of Pickering A question and answer period ensued regarding a letter submitted by the Duffin Heights Landowners Group and the agreement in place regarding financial and other obligations to share in all applicable costs. The Director, Planning & Development noted that these issues would be addressed through an (H) Holding provision in the proposed zoning by-law. Vishnu Sookar, appeared before the Committee on behalf of the owners, stating they are aware of the landowners agreement. The Director, Planning & Development stated that an additional recommendation could be added to confirm the commitment for satisfying the Trustee financially. Clarification respecting an additional recommendation will be provided prior to the February 21St Council meeting. Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/11, submitted by Jodee Truck Leasing Ltd., to permit a four to six storey commercial building on lands being Part Lot 10, Plan 585 be approved; and 2 I Cirq o0 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, February 6, 2012 7:36 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean 2. Further, that the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/11, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 03-12, be finalized and forwarded to City Council for enactment. Carried 2. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 04-12 Zoning By-law Amendment - A 18/08 2075729 Ontario Ltd. 1640 Kingston Road (Part Lot 20, Concession 1 and Lots 1, 2 & 43, Plan 316), City of Pickering Robert Rollings, 1974 Guild Road, appeared before the Committee stating his concerns with the parking issues. He noted that he was in opposition to the parking lot to the north of the site and questioned why the area further to the west which is already paved and available is not being considered. He also indicated there had been no resolution to previous concerns regarding the buffer zone. Ivan Sanders, 1981 Guild Road, appeared before the Committee requesting clarification on whether the development would consist of condominiums or apartments, stating his preference would be condominiums. He also noted his concerns with the unsightly existing grocery store, and the issue of heavy trucks and dust which would only increase with the construction of this development. A question and answer period ensued with respect to what the units would consist of, plans for the grocery store and road conditions. Gord MacMillan, 1966 Guild Road, appeared before the Committee, expressing opposition to the development, stating he would be surrounded by construction, as he lives right beside the proposed development. He also expressed his opposition to the placement of the parking lot, indicating that with the resulting increase in dust and noise it would potentially cause him to sell his home and move out of the area. He also noted concerns with the existing grocery store, stating it was not structurally sound, creating safety issues and noted the lack of property maintenance on the existing site. A question and answer period ensued with respect to parking issues, noise and privacy issues. Lorelei Jones, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Planning Associates Inc., appeared on behalf of the owner and responded to concerns raised by residents. She stated that the parking lot to the west was owned by Hydro One and that the parking lot proposed to the north was to provide as many parking spaces on the owner's 3 Crty Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes MCRE Monday, February 6, 2012 7:36 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean property as possible. She noted development matters such as setbacks would be more thoroughly addressed through the site plan review process. She stated they would comply with the City of Pickering by-laws in respect to issues surrounding noise and dust control. Discussion ensued with respect to the additional parking spaces being considered on Hydro One lands. Concerns were raised with the parking being proposed for the northern section with respect to safety issues due to the seclusion of the area. It was questioned why all parking could not be considered underground as opposed to surface parking. Questions also arose with regards to the timeframes for construction, further details on the buffer zones, and the nature of improvements to the existing building. It was recommended that further discussions be conducted with Hydro One.with respect to further expansion and also to determine their responsibility regarding property maintenance. Staff were also requested to pursue the possibility of having all parking underground, and to work with the applicant to resolve these issues prior to the next Council meeting. I Recommendation Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 18/08 be approved to permit mixed use residential and commercial development on lands being Part Lot 20, Concession 1 and Lots 1, 2 & 43, Plan 316; and 2. Further, that the draft zoning by-law to implement Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 18/08, as set out in Appendix I to Report PD 04-12, be finalized and forwarded to City Council for enactment, once a licence agreement with Hydro One respecting existing parking and access, has been submitted to the satisfaction of the City. Carried (IV) Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:12 pm. 4