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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 4, 2012 C o,0 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Pi_�OI R�V[ Tuesday, September 4, 2012 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Ashe 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 - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor D. Shields - City Clerk C. Rose - Manager, Policy R. Pym - Principal Planner— Development Review D. Wylie - Senior Planner— Policy (I). Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. (II) Part'A',Information Reports Catherine Rose, Manager, Policy 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 party to the hearing unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. 1. Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 12-001/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 1/12 Cambridge Centre Village Inc. 1473, 1475 & 1485 Whites Road (Part of Lot 29, Range 3 B.F.C.) (Part Lots 1, 2, 3, Registered Plan 456), City of Pickering • 1 Cat' oil Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes 014014101 Tuesday, September 4, 20 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Ashe A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of informing the public with respect to the above noted applications. Deborah Wylie, Senior Planner— Policy provided an overview of the applications. She indicated the applications were to permit a proposed 228 unit, rental apartment building. She stated that the proposed apartment is a multi-level, "T" shaped building featuring 3, 6 and 9 storeys fronting on Whites Road. Ms. Wylie outlined the considerations of the City of Pickering in determining the acceptability of this application. Glen Gange, the representative for the applicant appeared before the Committee in support of the applications. He noted that there have not been rental apartments built in the Municipality in a long time and believes that there is a need for rental apartments in Pickering. Mr. Gange stated that the apartments would be upscale apartment rentals, geared to professionals or seniors and would not be geared to low income families. He stated that the 16 floor section of the building would take up a very small area of the site He also noted that there was an opportunity to make a play area for children on the outdoor landscaping site. Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Ave, appeared before the Committee in opposition to the applications. Ms. Spencer lives near the application and expressed her concerns with the applications which include traffic concerns, lack of trespassing measures, policing on Regional Roads, verbal and physical conflicts, noise, wildlife, directional flows of headlights, vehicle fumes, and a lack of solar power interest. Ms. Spencer suggests a maximum of 6 stories, a park for children, limited commercial zones and increased traffic control. John.Harvey, 735 Sheppard Ave., Unit 56, appeared before the Committee in opposition to the applications. He stated that the residents of 735 Sheppard Ave had submitted a petition noting their concerns. He stated that the site was too small for the proposed size of the development and feels it is not compatible with the neighbourhood. He also noted that rental apartment buildings created a drop in property values. He noted that if the applicant built a similar development to where he lived it would be more compatible and the City would receive more money in property taxes. Mr. Harvey noted his concerns with the proposed parking allotment, the increased traffic the development would cause and that the building would block the sun from his building (shadowing issues). Peggy Bosch, 735 Sheppard Ave., Unit 17, appeared before the Committee in opposition to the applications. She stated that the traffic study that was conducted was understated and felt the study was not completed at the right times. She noted that Whites Road and Kingston Road are already at capacity regarding traffic flows and felt that the developments egress suggestion onto Delta Blvd would severely 2 City oo A Planning & Development .,� -, Committee Meeting Minutes IMINIO 4II Tuesday, September 4, 2012 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Ashe impact that road. Ms. Bosch also noted that the traffic impact study should not rely on people taking public transit as most people drive. • Gabriel Nazar, 757 Sheppard Ave., appeared before the Committee in opposition to the applications. Mr. Nazar noted that the main reason he moved from Toronto was to get away from rental apartment buildings. He noted his concerns with the traffic flow and the additional traffic the development would create. He stated that Whites Road is already at capacity for traffic and felt the traffic study was not completed at the right times to get the full effect of the amount of traffic on the roads in the area. He also stated that the development did not comply with Pickering's design development guidelines. Glen Gange, representative for the applicant appeared before the Committee to reply to resident concerns and answer questions. He requested that the applicant be supplied with a copy of the petition and also requested Ms. Spencer's speaking notes. He noted that the meeting the applicant held for the public was not well attended by residents in the area. He also noted that the shadow reviews completed suggested most of the shadowing already existed. He stated that the traffic study was conducted with data from the Region of Durham and by a professional traffic consultant. 2. Zoning Amendment Application A 4/12 Tristar Management Corp. (2206211 Ontario Inc.) 760-770 Kingston Road - (Part Lot 28, Range 3, Broken Front Concession), 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. Ross Pym, Principal Planner— Development Review provided an overview of zoning • • amendment application A 4/12. He indicated the application was to zone and develop a commercial plaza containing two single storey buildings with an approximate total gross floor area of 11,600 square metres. Steve Boseovski, the applicant appeared before the Committee to answer any questions. He also indicated that Tristar Management Corporation was having some issues with an agreement between Tristar and Whiteside Properties regarding shared access. Mr. Boseovski is hoping that they can work with the City to resolve this issue. 3 Cif o0 Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes es/on1a Tuesday, September 4, 2012 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Ashe John Ibbetson, 787 Sheppard Ave, appeared before the Committee and noted his concerns regarding the public access routes on the property. He stated that he did not feel it was a safe site for pedestrians through the site because of the traffic flow. He noted that he felt there would be too many cars and trucks to flow safely through the site. Bonnie Huckstep, 765 Sheppard Ave, appeared before the Committee and noted her concerns with the public access at the back of the property and felt it was unsafe. She stated that she did not like the fact that there would be people walking around at the back of her property. She also noted her concerns with the lighting on the property and stated she did not want to see the trees taken down. David Stevenson, 106 Scarboro Ave., Toronto, a representative for Kingsway Property, appeared before the Committee and noted that they have approached the applicant to have an easement approved. Gabriel Nazar, 757 Sheppard Ave., appeared before the Committee and noted his concern with the re-alignment of the creek and also wanted the trees to be preserved. He noted that he did not want to see another commercial development where cars and kids could hangout and party. He also noted he did not like the backdoor exits and stated he would like to see exits right onto the main corridors. Tricia Harvey, 735 Sheppard Ave., Unit 56, appeared before the Committee to note her concerns with the re-alignment of the creek and questioned how they could bury or stop up the creek. Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Ave, appeared before the Committee in opposition to the application. Ms. Spencer discussed her concerns with safety issues, environmental issues, noise issues and potential lack of privacy. John Harvey, 735 Sheppard Ave., Unit 56, appeared before the Committee and noted his concerns regarding traffic and traffic flows from the site. Michael Bosch, 735 Sheppard Ave., appeared before the Committee and stated his concerns with the additional traffic and the impact on Delta Blvd. that the traffic will create. Anita Nazar, 757 Sheppard Ave., appeared before the Committee and stated that she was concerned with the proposed laneway behind the property. She also noted her concerns with the lighting of the site and the additional noise. 4 City ao Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes I' ie WC Tuesday, September 4, 2012 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Ashe (III) Planning & Development Reports 1. Director, Planning & Development, Report PD 15-12 Request for Council's Permission to Develop Lands through Land Severance Highglen Homes 558-562 Rosebank Road (Part Lot 94, Plan 350, Part 3, Plan 40R-7465), City of Pickering Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That the request made by.Highglen Homes, to permit the division of the subject lands being Part Lot 94, Plan 350, Part 3, Plan 40R-7465 (municipally known as 558-562 Rosebank Road) through land severance rather than by draft plan of subdivision, be approved. Carried (IV) Confidential Matters In accordance with Procedural By-law 7212/12 and the provisions of the Municipal Act an In Camera meeting of the Planning & Development Committee was held prior to the regularly scheduled meeting. Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the Committee go In Camera in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act for the purpose of receiving advice that is subject to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the City. Carried 1. Verbal Update From the City Solicitor Re: Emery Homes Glendale Limited OMB Appeal Refer to the In Camera minutes for further information. [City Clerk has custody and control of the In Camera minutes.] The Planning & Development Committee resumed into open session. 5 Cal/ Planning & Development --'lad = Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 4, 2012 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Ashe (IV) Other Business 1) The Chief Administrative Officer was requested to action the following; a) Councillor Rodrigues requested that staff investigate the process when work is being completed near Natural Heritage Systems. He requested that letters be submitted with information on who is doing the work and what is being done and also that the area be clearly marked. 2) Councillor Pickles provided notice that he would be bringing the following Notices of Motion to the September Council Meeting: - Traffic Speeds on Valley Farm Road and Glenanna Road - Grant to Royal Canadian Legion - Grant to Claremont Mason Lodge (V) Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:45 pm. 6