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Home My WebLink AboutJuly 6, 2015� „ � ,,,,.� ;��'�� _ �_ .� � 1\ Present: Mayor Ryan Councillors: K. Ashe I. Cumming R. Johnson B. McLean J. O'Connell D. Pickles Also Present: T P T C D N L. ��) Prevedel Bigioni Melymuk Rose Shields Surti Roberts �'lanning & Development Committee Meeting Illlinutes Monday, July 6, 2015 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Ashe - Chief Administratiue Officer - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor - Director, City Development - Chief Planner - City Clerk - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design - Committee Coordinator Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. (II) Part `A' Planning & Development Reports 1. Director, City Development, Report PLN 07-15 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 6/14 N. Niazi Part of Lot 6, Plan 489 (1144 Kingston Road) Robert Trousdale, 7413 Ashburn Road, Whitby, appeared before the Committee on behalf of the applicant. He noted he was in attendance to respond to any questions. � Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson 1 �� a� � �� -_-��.,, _- PI � � Planning & Deveioprnent Commi�tee Meeting Illlinutes Monday, July 6, 2015 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Ashe That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 6/14, submitted by N. Niazi, on lands being Part of Lot 6, Plan 489, to amend the zoning of the subject property to facilitate the construction of a two-storey commercial/office building, be endorsed as outlined in Appendix I ta Report Number PLN 07-15, and that staff be authorized to finalize and forward the implementing Zoning By-law to Council for enactment. Carried 2. Director, City Development, Report PLN 08-15 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/14 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2014-03 Draft Plan of Condominium Application CP-2014-03 Grand Communities (Pickering) Corporation Part of Lots 3 and 4, Plan 228, Part of Part 1, Plan 40R-8966 (365 & 364 Kingston Road) Catherine Rose, Chief Planner, provided an overview of the current application, explaining the process of the applicant's pending appeal currently before the Ontario Municipal Board. (OMB) She noted this report before the Committee provides two concepts which address resident's concerns. She noted the purpose of the report was to obtain a Council position on these applications in order to proceed at the OMB hearing. Anabela Santos, 1002 Dalewood Drive, Pickering, appeared before the Committee noting she had reviewed the information provided prior to the meeting. She noted that Option B would be more ideal for the residents as it provided for driveways around back, more space and privacy; as well as the preservation of trees. She noted concerns with respect to increased traffic and the ability to turn out onto Rougemount. Gareth Morgan, 1002 Dalewood Drive, Pickering, appeared before the Committee expressing his concerns regarding traffic and safety issues. He questioned whether an advanced green would be beneficial� A question and answer period ensued regarding traffic turning off of Kingston Road and onto Rougemount. Dale Goldhawk, 1049 Dalewood Drive, Pickering, appeared before the Committee, stating his agreement with Option B as being the better plan. He noted the number of mature trees that could possibly be saved, and questioned the possibility of incorporating them into a parkette. He stated that Option B would free up the corner of the development which could be used as the pedestrian entranceway into 2 ,.. � - - :-� -��=��=- a,�, .� „y. _ , ..... �� P'lanning & Development Comrnittee Meeting Minutes iVlonday, July 6, 2015 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Ashe the development. He questioned whether the City would have architectural and fandscape oversight once the development has been approved. Peter Plastina, the applicant, appeared before the Committee and stated this plan was developed in conjunction with the City Development department. He noted his compliance with the City's requests in the past and wilf continue to work with the City prior to the OMB hearing, Mr. Plastina expressed his concern over additional costs which could be incurred should the plans be changed. A question and answer period ensued regarding the location, style and number of proposed units, landscaping cantrol as well as clarification on easements for future right of ways. Discussion ensued with respect to the two options being presented and staff's requirements for attending the OMB hearing. Recommendation Nfoved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Johnson That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 10/14, Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP-2014-03, and Draft Plan of Condominium Application CP-2014-03, submitted by Grand Communities (Pickering) Corporation, on lands being Part of Lots 3 and 4, Plan 228, Part of Part 1 40R-8966, to permit the development of 28 three-storey townhouses on a common element condominium road be received; 2. That Pickering Council endorse the Recommended Alternative Development Concepts as set out in Appendices I and II to Report PLN 08-15, (with a preference for Option "B" as shown in Appendix II) for lands being Part of Lots 3 and 4, Plan 228, Part of Part 1 40R-8966, and; 3. That Council authorize City staff to prepare, present and defend the following at the Ontario Municipal Board hearing: a) a site specific zoning by-law with appropriate provisions and standards to implement the Recommended Alternative Development Concepts; b) a revised draft plan with appropriate conditions of draft approval, if required, to implement the Recommended Alternative Development Concepts; and c) a revised condominium plan with appropriate conditions of draft approval, if required, to implement the Recommended Alternative Development Concepts. Kj �L� O� i, � i � = � �..,t„s �� (III) 2 Other Business Planning � Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, July 6, 2015 7:00 pm — Council Chambers Chair: Councillor Ashe Carried Unanimously on a Recorded Vote Councillor O'Connell gave notice af her intent to bring forward a Notice of Motion with respect to the Taxi-Cab By-law being looked at to include some form of protection provision with respect to lease agreements on private property. She expressed concerns with the inequality of licencing fees should individual property owners be allowed to negotiate with individual taxi cab drivers and brokerages, which could lead to monopolies. Councillor Johnson requested that staff look into any process should the City of Pickering disagree with the Regions decision on the renaming of roads. (IV) Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:53 pm. n �