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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 7, 2013 (Joint) Car/ Joint Planning & Development and _ - Executive Committee Meeting Minutes NIZE Monday, October 7, 2013 6:30 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 P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor M. Carpino - Director, Culture & Recreation R. Holborn - Director, Engineering & Public Works • B. Douglas - Fire Chief S. Karwowski - Division Head, Finance & Treasurer D. Shields - City Clerk C. Rose - Chief Planner N. Surti - Manager, Development Review& Urban Design C. Celebre - Senior Planner— Development & Heritage C. Kong • - Senior Financial Analyst-Capital & Debt Management M. Markham - Principal Planner— Development Review D. Wylie - Senior Planner— Policy C Watson - Watson &Associates L. Roberts - Committee Coordinator (I) Disclosure of Interest No disclosures were noted. (II) Delegations Treasurer's Update Re: New Development Charges By-law Process S. Karwowski, Division Head, Finance & Treasurer appeared before the Committee to outline the upcoming process for the new Development Charges By-law. He stated that the public meeting for the Development Charges 1 Joint Planning & Development and • Executive Committee Meeting Minutes vi�-��o die Monday, October 7, 2013 6:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean Background Study and By-law would be conducted on November 11, 2013 and all comments collected from the public meeting will go into a final report to Council on December 9, 2013. He noted that the public meeting will be advertised in the newspaper and that background studies are available to the public on October 25, 2013. (III) Presentations Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 Jim Corbitt, Past President, of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 appeared before the Committee to kick off their annual poppy campaign, which runs from October 25th through November 11th. Mayor, Councillors, MP Corneliu Chisu, and Ryan Pyne, representing MPP Tracy MacCharles were invited to come forward for the poppy fitting ceremony. Mayor Ryan was presented with the official poppy flag to fly at City Hall during the campaign. (IV) Part A Planning Information Reports Nilesh Surti, Manager, Development Review& Urban Design gave an outline of the requirements for a Statutory Meeting under the Planning Act. He 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. Information Report No. 08-13 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 13-001/P Tristar Management Corp. (2206211 Ontario Inc.) Part Lot 28, Range 3, Broken Front Concession 760 & 770 Kingston Road A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of informing the public with respect to the above noted application. Deborah Wylie, Senior Planner, Policy, appeared before the Committee to provide an outline of the applications for 760 & 770 Kingston Road. She explained that the application proposes to exempt the subject lands from requiring all buildings to be a minimum of two storeys in height. Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Avenue, Pickering, appeared before the Committee requesting that proper signage be installed to clearly define exits for safety reasons. She questioned what type of buffer would be installed and how severe erosion would 2 City oil = Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, October 7, 2013 6:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean - be if the trees were removed. She noted concerns with the traffic study, noise concerns and parking spaces and also felt that the archaeological study should be widened. She stated that the building noted as "Building A" on the plans should be moved back. Anita Nazar, 757 Sheppard Avenue, Pickering, appeared before the Committee, stating that while she does support the proposal for a single storey, she strongly opposes the laneway at the north end of the property. She stated she does not understand the need for this laneway, which will bring unwanted traffic, loitering, and maintenance concerns. She also questioned the right in, right out only lanes off Kingston Road, questioning why traffic was not being diverted to the back, giving full access into the plaza and stated her concerns to ensure appropriate buffering. Alex Seviaryn, 765 Sheppard Avenue, Pickering, appeared before the Committee, noting his major concern was with the destruction of mature trees and the proposed laneway. He stated the laneway in the back of his property would increase noise and headlights would shine directly into his home. He requested that a tree buffer or fencing with at least a height of 10'— 11' be installed. He also noted his concerns with a decrease in property values. He stated that he supports a single storey building but did not support any patio uses. Gus Besios, 751 Sheppard Avenue, Pickering, appeared before the Committee noting his support for a single storey. He also noted his main concern was for the preservation of the trees and the channelling of the creek. He stated the creek bends right at his property, and during rainstorms, the banks overflow. Gabriel Nazar, 757 Sheppard Avenue, Pickering, appeared before the Committee noting his concerns with the proposed laneway, stating it would destroy approximately 80% of the existing trees. He questioned what guarantees were in place for the protection of these trees. He stated concerns with erosion in the event the trees are lost, which would contribute to the water problems already experienced during heavy rains. He also noted concerns over having a two storey building with no buffer from traffic noise. Michael Boseovski, representative for Tristar Management, appeared before the Committee to address the resident's concerns. He noted they would prefer to omit the laneway and share access with Kingsway property, noting if the laneway must go in here, they would work with the residents to decrease light pollution. He also stated the greenspace would be untouched. Members posed questions to staff with respect to shared access with the Kingsway property. Staff were requested to look into the possibility of expropriation of a small parcel of land which could connect the two properties, as well as any legalities 3 City 00 A Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee Meeting Minutes NCR t C Monday, October 7, 2013 6:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean involved. Staff were also requested to look into the timelines for the installation of a median and any impact this may have on rapid transit. 2. Information Report No. 09-13 Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2013-02 Zoning By-law Amendment A 5/13 2364722 Ontario Inc. (Williamsberg Estates) Part of Lot 26, Concession 1 (1915 Fairport Road) A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of informing the public with respect to the above noted application. Cristina Celebre, Senior Planner, Development & Heritage, appeared before the Committee to provide an outline of the application for 1915 Fairport Road. She noted the development consists of 14 lots, with 6 blocks to be combined with adjacent lands for future lots as well as the extension of Gablehurst Crescent. Thomas Stevenson, 907 Gablehurst Crescent, appeared before the Committee questioning where access routes for construction vehicles would be as well as timelines for construction. He stated there is currently limited on street parking. He also questioned the height of the homes, setbacks and whether they would complement the existing homes. He questioned whether there were any model homes elsewhere in the City that would be consistent with the style proposed here, that were open for viewing. He also questioned whether the sidewalks would be consistent and whether it would be the City or the developer doing the work on the street. Anne-Marie Golab-Renhald, 1858 Brookshire Square, Pickering, appeared before the Committee, stating her concerns with increased traffic as well as the loss of the trees. She stated she was not opposed to the development, but was used to having a private street. Peter Swiedon, 911 Gablehurst Crescent, appeared before the Committee stating concerns with the construction traffic and safety concerns for children in the area. He . noted he is not opposed to development, but would like to see a cul de sac to match the rest of the area, stating his preference for access off Fairport Road. Debbie Traill, 945 Gablehurst Crescent, appeared before the Committee, questioning where the construction traffic will enter the development and how the grade will be fixed. • Rob Lawrence, 910 Gablehurst Crescent, appeared before the Committee noting his concerns with the elevation and questioned ownership of the six lots and when they 4 4 Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, October 7, 2013 6:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean would be developed. He also questioned whether the elevation issue had been taken into consideration. Tony Presutti, 1820 Holbrook Court, Pickering, appeared before the Committee and questioned the type of homes to be built, as well as construction timelines. He also noted concerns with tree preservation. Debra Carmichael, 914 Gablehurst Crescent, Pickering, appeared before the Committee noting concerns with the 6 lots and when these would be developed, if it would be at the same time. Frank Quinto, 906 Gablehurst Crescent, Pickering, appeared before the Committee noting his concerns with water issues, questioning the installation of a catch basin to help alleviate the water flow. Andrew Feranik, Senior Associate, Walker, Nott Dragicevic Associates Limited, appeared on behalf of the owner to respond to resident's concerns. He stated construction access would be off Fairport Road and that the 6 lots would be developed at the same time. He also noted the extension of Gablehurst would be the logical conclusion to allow alternate points of entry. He also noted they would be willing to meet with neighbourhood representatives. A question and answer period ensued. (V) Part B- Planning & Development Reports 1. Director, City Development, Report PLN 21-13 Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2013-01 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 2/13 Orchard Ridge (Pickering) G.P. Inc. Part of Lot 11, Lots 12 and 13, Plan 175, Part 1, Plan 40R-11659 (560 Park Crescent) Paul Whyte, appeared before the Committee on behalf of the Fairport Beach Ratepayers Association, stating that the community has been very pro active during the past year. He stated they are quite satisfied with the densities, which could have been much higher, and noted that only one access point would be necessary during construction. He requested that construction vehicles not use lower Cliffview Road or Park Crescent during the construction phase. He stated that the Fairport Beach area has quite a distinct character which they would like to see maintained for their neighbourhood. He also stated there would be little increase in traffic in the area. He questioned the possibility of working with the developers to bury the utilities along the balance of Cliffview Road, as their exiting utility poles are in need of repair. He noted 5 cdti,co it. Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee Meeting Minutes R OS ter Monday, October 7, 2013 6:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean that while they support the application, they oppose the installation of sidewalks, and questioned the use of curbs or stamped asphalt as an alternative. A question and answer period ensued. Gianna Wyce, 516 Cliffview Road, Pickering, appeared before the Committee, stating her support for a road through to Park Crescent. She noted that the burying of all utilities should be mandatory, noting this would be the perfect time to have this done. • She was also in agreement of having no sidewalks on Cliffview Road, noting she would support as an alternative, curved shallow curbs, such as was done on McCleod Crescent. She also questioned whether lamp posts would be updated as well in the old section of Cliffview Road for consistency. She noted she welcomes development, but would like to see these issues addressed. A question and answer period ensued with respect to the installation of sidewalks for accessibility. Phil Warne, 518 Cliffview Road, Pickering, appeared before the Committee expressing his hope to see the identity and uniqueness of the neighbourhood maintained, noting the most recent proposal is the most workable. He also noted it would be nice not to have to use curbs and does not want to see sidewalks. Jasmin Rauh-Munch, 509 Marksbury Road, Pickering, appeared before the Committee noting she disagrees with the traffic study, stating statistics can be skewed. She also stated she felt that the utilities could be buried, new street lights installed as well as diverting the water, with the increase in revenues which will be seen through additional taxes and development levies resulting from the new development. Cat Beattie, Pickering resident, appeared before the Committee, stating her previous questions have gone unanswered. She requested clarification on the term "tree covenant" and questioned what trees are actually there. She also questioned why traffic would be exiting on Park Crescent and why the road would not be opened up, as was previously proposed. She stated traffic is already bad on Oklahoma. She questioned the validity of the traffic study and who it was done by. She also stated her opposition to sidewalks, noting a swale would be better. Lynn Watkins, 500 Cliffview Road, Pickering, appeared before the Committee stating she was opposed to sidewalks, noting that accessibility and safety were not issues there. She also would like to see the character of the neighbourhood maintained. Andy McKinnon, Pickering resident appeared before the Committee noting his concerns to save as many trees as possible. He also stated he would like to see the area kept natural, without curbs or sidewalks. 6 Cliq co A_ Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, October 7, 2013 6:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean Elio Antunes, 506 Park Crescent, Pickering, appeared before the Committee noting his frustration with the lack of answers received on this application. He stated the main concerns were with respect to lot sizes as well as protecting the integrity of the neighbourhood. He noted there has been a consistency with questions from the residents, without adequate responses being received on these issues. Alan Guneyler, 508 Park Crescent, Pickering, appeared before the Committee stating concerns over lot sizes, noting the removal of one or two lots would spread out the lot sizes and help to maintain the feel of the neighbourhood. He stated concerns with parking enforcement and park activity were not addressed. Deborah Bissett, 688 Hillview Crescent, Pickering, appeared before the Committee, noting her concerns with the traffic study, stating there were discrepancies as to whether or not Park Crescent and Westshore Boulevard were included, making this an inaccurate study which should not be used. She stated there are existing traffic problems on Hillcrest, Hillview, Oaklahoma and Whites and also questioned reference in the report to "Woodlands Neighbourhood", stating they are known as the "Westshore Neighbourhood". Phil Warne, 518 Cliffview Road, Pickering, appeared before the Committee, stating that a number of questions were asked at the September meeting, noting his disappointment with the lack of information received on these issues. A discussion period ensued with respect to lot size comparisons, sidewalks, burying utilities, traffic, and the lack of information going out to the public, and how the public can access the studies. Staff were requested to provide options with respect to the sidewalks as well as the burying of utilities prior to the next Council meeting. Recommendation • Moved by Councillor Dickerson Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2013-01, submitted by Orchard Ridge (Pickering) G.P. Inc., on lands being Part of Lot 11, Lots 12 and 13, Plan 175, Part 1, Plan 40R-11659, to establish a residential plan of subdivision for 51 lots, a block containing a heritage lot, and a block for open space, as shown on Attachment#2 to Report PLN 21-13, and the implementing conditions of approval, as set out in Appendix I, be endorsed; 7 City a1 Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, October 7, 2013 6:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 2/13, submitted by Orchard Ridge (Pickering) G.P. Inc., to implement the Draft Plan of Subdivision SP-2013- 01 as outlined in Appendix II to Report PLN 21-13, be endorsed, and that staff be authorized to finalize and forward an implementing Zoning By-law Amendment to Council for enactment; and 3. Further, that Information Revision No. 19 to the City of Pickering Official Plan West Shore Neighbourhood Map (Map 12) to delete the street connections from Surf Avenue to Cliffview Road and from Downland Drive to Park Crescent, as set out in Appendix III, be approved. Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows: Yes No Councillor Ashe Councillor Rodrigues Councillor Dickerson Councillor McLean Councillor O'Connell Councillor Pickles Mayor Ryan 2. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report LEG 03-13 Chieftan Development Corporation Plan of Subdivision 40M-2344 • Lots 61, 62, 113 and Blocks 165, 166 and 167, Plan 40M-1771 Final Assumption of Plan of Subdivision Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Southcott Road and Canterbury Crescent within Plan 40M-2344 be assumed for public use; 2. That the works and services required by the Subdivision Agreement within Plan 40M-2344, Lots 61, 62, 113 and Blocks 165, 166 and 167, Plan 40M-1771, which are constructed, installed or located on lands, dedicated to, or owned by the City, or on lands lying immediately adjacent thereto, including lands that are subject to easements transferred to the City, be accepted and assumed for maintenance, save and except for Block 55, Plan 40M-2344; and 8 • Citi,°i L Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, October 7, 2013 6:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean 3. That the Subdivision Agreement and any amendments thereto relating to Plan 40M-2344 be released and removed from title. Carried (VI) Part C— Executive Committee Reports 1. Director, Culture & Recreation, Report CR 11-13 Accessibility Report: 2012 Achievements Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson That Report CR 11-13 regarding the "City of Pickering Five Year Accessibility Plan (2012-2016); Report on 2012 Achievements" be received for information. Carried 2. Director, Engineering & Public Works, Report ENG 01-13 • Eurasian Water-Milfoil Weed — Frenchman's Bay Discussion period ensued. Councillor O'Connell posed various questions with respect to the funds allocated in the budget, what other agencies had committed and how much they had raised, who was releasing the funds and to whom. She requested staff provide further clarification on these matters, and questioned practices in place to protect the City should other agencies disband, where would the funds go. Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Report ENG 01-13 of the Director, Engineering & Public Works regarding Eurasian Water-Milfoil Weed on Frenchman's Bay be received for information; 2. That staff be directed to include funding requests during the preparation of the 2014 to 2016 budgets for continued support for this initiative; and 3. That staff report back to Council annually regarding the status of the Milfoil weed presence in Frenchman's Bay. 9 Cif,/aq Joint Planning & Development and Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, October 7, 2013 6:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean Carried 3. Director, Engineering & Public Works, Report ENG 13-13 Tender for Removal and Replacement of a Pedestrian Bridge in Kinsmen Park -Tender No. T-22-2013 • Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 1. That Report ENG 13-13 of the Director, Engineering & Public Works regarding Tender No. T-22-2013 for the Removal and Replacement of a Pedestrian Bridge in Kinsmen Park be received; 2. That Tender No. T-22-2013 as submitted by McPherson-Andrews Contracting Limited in the total tendered amount of$65,490.28 (HST included) be accepted; 3. That the total gross project cost of$76,246.00 (HST included), including the tender amount and other associated costs and the total net project cost of $68,662.00 (net of HST rebate) be approved; 4. That Council authorize the Division Head, Finance &Treasurer to fund the project as follows: a. The sum of$46,000.00 as approved in the 2013 Parks Capital Budget from property taxes; b. The additional sum of$22,662.00 from property taxes through savings in the Beechlawn Park Walkway and Lighting project; and 5. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take necessary action to give effect thereto. Carried 4. Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, Report FIN 21-13 Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act—Adiustment to Taxes Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Dickerson 10 Ca,/ c o1F n s Joint Planning & Development and 9� Y y Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, October 7, 2013 6:30 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean 1. That Report FIN 21-13 of the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor be received; 2. That the write-offs of taxes as provided under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be approved; and, 3. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect hereto. Carried (VII)Other Business 1) Councillor Pickles requested staff look into relocating the detour signs for the Finch Avenue West closure. He noted concerns with traffic flow, as traffic is diverting onto Royal Road. 2) Councillor McLean requested staff look into the lack of communications received from York Region with respect to notification in regards to the Finch Avenue West closure. (VIII) Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 11:15 pm. • • 11