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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 18, 2018DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2018 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean Present: Mayor Ryan Councillors: K. Ashe M. Brenner S. Butt I. Cumming B. McLean D. Pickles Also Present: T. Prevedel K. Bentley P. Bigioni S. Karwowski C. Rose D. Shields J. Brooks N. Surti D. Wylie C. Celebre C. Morrison L. Roberts - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, City Development and Chief Building Officer - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor - Director, Finance & Treasurer - Chief Planner - City Clerk - Manager, Policy & Geomatics - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design - Principal Planner, Development Review - Principal Planner, Development Review - Planner II - Committee Coordinator (1) Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. Moved by Mayor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Pickles That the rules of procedure be suspended in order to to bring forward Report CAO 05-18 to be heard as the first item. Carried 1 DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2018 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean (II) Delegations 1. Michael Angemeer, President/CEO Veridian Corporation Re: Report CAO 05-18 Michael Angemeer, President/CEO, Veridian Corporation, appeared before the Committee, noting he was in attendance to respond to any questions raised regarding the proposed merger with Whitby Hydro Energy Corporation. David Sim Re: Report CAO 05-18 David Sim appeared before the Committee in support of the recommendations contained in Report CAO 05-18. He stated he was quite excited with the cost savings and noted he has been in discussions with Veridian regarding the consideration of other opportunities to save money. He suggested opening up the hydro market for more opportunities at the distribution level, to make better deals with their hydro providers. He noted the City of Cornwall as a good example, questioning why we cannot obtain power from Quebec in order to see considerable savings. He recommended consideration be given to seek other ways to lower our hydro costs. In closing, he noted he wants power at the best rate, regardless of where it comes from. 6. Chief Administrative Officer Report, CAO 05-18 Veridian Corporation Proposed Merger with Whitby Hydro Energy Corporation Michael Angemeer appeared to respond to concerns raised over any potential payouts to hydro employees through the merger process. It was noted that there was nothing in the documents that addresses this issue. Members sought assurances that no over - hiring would occur as a result of this merger, and that it would be done in a prudent manner. They also questioned whether the existing administrative offices would remain in Whitby and Ajax for public access. Recommendation Moved by Mayor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Pickles 1. That the amalgamation of Veridian Corporation ("Veridian Holdco") and Whitby Hydro Energy Corporation ("Whitby Holdco") be approved and authorized on the general terms and conditions set out in this Report; 2 DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2018 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean 2. That the amalgamation of Veridian Connections Inc. ("Veridian LDC") and Whitby Hydro Electric Corporation ("Whitby LDC") be approved and authorized on the general terms and conditions set out in this Report; 3. That, to give effect to the amalgamations, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Merger Participation Agreement and Shareholders' Agreement substantially in the form provided to Council under separate cover, subject to such modifications as are acceptable to the Chief Administrative Officer; 4. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute such other agreements, documents and instruments as are required to implement the amalgamations, and to give effect to the above -noted Merger Participation Agreement and Shareholders' Agreement, on such terms as are acceptable to the Director, Finance & Treasurer and the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor; and 5. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried Unanimously On a Recorded Vote (111) Part "A" Information Reports Councillor McLean, Chair, 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 Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, 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. C. Rose, Chief Planner, appeared before the Committee to act as facilitator for the public portion of the meeting, explaining the process for discussion purposes as well as the order of speakers. 1 Information Report No. 07-18 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP -2018-01 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 01/18 Skale (2165 Brock) Inc. 2165 Brock Road 3 DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2018 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of informing the public with respect to the above -noted application. Cody Morrison, Planner II appeared before the Committee and through the aid of a Power Point presentation, provided an overview of the application submitted by Skale (2165 Brock) Inc., to facilitate a residential condominium development. He provided an outline of the property location and description, which proposes 3 separate blocks, one being residential, one for the East Duffins Creek and associated valley lands, and one for a road widening along Brock Road. He noted the application proposes a residential common element condominium development consisting of 53 townhouse units, being 3 storeys in height. He also outlined the parking spaces as well as the conceptual elevations, and the inclusion of a private parkette. Ed Arathoon, 1779 Woodview Avenue, Pickering, appeared before the Committee, stating his concerns with respect to parking, noting he owns the daycare centre to the south of the proposed development. He noted that with no roads or sidewalks to the east, this would create safety concerns and residents may possibly use his daycare centre to park in evenings and on weekends. Robbie Larocque, D.G. Biddle & Associates, appeared before the Committee on behalf of Ansar Medical, the owners of 2177 & 2185 Brock Road, located to the north of the proposed development. He stated they would like to see the lot lines aligned and recognize the need for access on their side as well as the roadway extension further south. He also noted the need to look into the sanitary sewers and that the two properties should work together to facilitate a united pipe, so capacity is not lost. Louis Tinker, Bousfields Inc., appeared on behalf of the applicant to respond to questions raised. He noted that they understood the need for coordination as well as the north/south connection. A discussion period ensued with Members questioning where the services end, access and signalization for safe traffic flow, as well as children's amenities and the size of the parkette. Concerns were also noted for parking enforcement as well as common element condominiums with respect to property standards. It was questioned whether the responsibility for this could be conveyed to the condominium corporation. 2. Information Report No. 08-18 Official Plan Amendment OPA 18-01/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 02/18 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP -2018-02 Draft Plan of Condominium Application CP -2018-01 Icon Forest District Limited 4 DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2018 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean Northwest corner of Finch Avenue and Altona Road (2024 and 2026 Altona Road, and 200 Finch Avenue) 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, Principal Planner, Development Review, appeared before the Committee to provide an overview of the application as submitted by Icon Forest District Limited. Through the aid of a Power Point presentation, she outlined the location of the subject lands. She stated that the applicant is proposing a residential common element condominium development consisting of 40 semi-detached dwellings and 69 townhouse units and two outdoor amenity areas. She also stated a potentially significant heritage resource is located northwest of the subject property. Scott Waterhouse, Candevcon Limited, appeared on behalf of the applicant in support of the application, stating he was in attendance to respond to questions raised. No members of the public appeared in support of or in opposition to the application. A brief discussion ensued with Members seeking clarification on access to Altona Road and for emergency vehicles. 3. Information Report No. 09-18 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 18-002/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/18 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP -2018-03 Metropia (Notion Road) Development Inc. South side of Pickering Parkway, west of Notion Road (1842 and 1856 Notion 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, Principal Planner, Development Review, appeared before the Committee to provide an overview of the application as submitted by Metropia (Notion Road) Development Inc. Through the aid of a Power Point presentation, she outlined the subject lands, noting the application proposes a residential common element condominium development consisting of 224 dwelling units with 64 townhouses and 160 back-to-back townhouses. She also outlined vehicular access, parking spaces, elevations and densities. She stated that the application is proposing to recreate a wetland on the adjacent commercial property to compensate for the loss of a wetland on the subject lands, which will be conveyed into public ownership. 5 DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2018 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean Ryan Guetter, Sr. Vice -President, Weston Consulting, appeared before the Committee on behalf of the applicant to address the concerns raised. He noted the application will be re -submitted once key comments have been received from the Region of Durham, noting that the revisions will address a number of staff concerns. Through the aid of a Power Point presentation, he shared the revised site plans and proposed re-creation of the wetlands. He also addressed shared key elements related to the stormwater management, the second access, parking and traffic, noting they have an extensive list of studies completed. Ralph Vanderwel, 1545 Marshcourt Drive, Pickering, appeared before the Committee to express his concerns related to the living conditions being put on neighbours as a result of the aggregate storage facility on Notion Road due to noise and dust. He stated that adding more properties near this facility would only create additional problems down the road. He also noted his concerns with respect to common element condominium developments not being properly maintained. He felt this should be looked after by the condo corporation and not the individual homeowners. Steve Moyer, 1555 Marshcourt Drive, Pickering, appeared before the Committee noting his concerns with trucks using Pickering Parkway. He also noted health concerns with respect to the dust emanating from the facility on Notion Road, and questioned processes to control the amount of product produced there, noting future problems if this is not addressed. A discussion period ensued with Members questioning the intent of access to the south as well as restricting truck traffic and addressing the dust concerns, as this has been an ongoing issue. It was also questioned whether a four way stop would be considered at Beachlawn. 4. Information Report No. 10-18 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 18-003/P Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 07/18 City Initiated: Kubota Canada Ltd. Lands Part of Lots 23 and 24, Concession 5, now Part 1, 40R-29998 and Part of Part 7, 40R-25010 A public information meeting was held under the Planning Act, for the purpose of informing the public with respect to the above -noted application. Catherine Rose, Chief Planner, appeared before the Committee to outline the City initiated official plan and zoning by-law amendments for lands being acquired by Kubota Canada Ltd. Through the aid of a Power Point presentation, she provided an overview of the company, being a tractor and heavy equipment manufacturer. She outlined the 6 DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2018 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean lands currently designated as Prestige Employment within Seaton, noting the requirement for changes to the Official Plan and zoning to allow limited outdoor storage and equipment display. No members of the public appeared in support of or in opposition to the application. Staff responded to questions raised regarding roadways and ownership of the surrounding property. (IV) Part "B" Planning & Development Reports 1. Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 17-18 Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 17-003/P Amendment 31 to the Pickering Official Plan City Initiated: Information and Communication Technology Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Mayor Ryan 1. That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 17-003/P, initiated by the City of Pickering, to add new policies and revise existing policies in the Pickering Official Plan with regard to the City's Information and Communication Technology Network and "Dig Once" Standard, as set out in Exhibit "A" to Appendix I to Report PLN 17- 18, be approved; and 2. That the Draft By-law to adopt Amendment 31 to the Pickering Official Plan, to add new policies and revise existing policies in the Pickering Official Plan, as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 17-18, be forwarded to Council for enactment. Carried as Amended Later in the Meeting [Refer to Following Motion] Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Mayor Ryan That Recommendation 1 of the Main Motion be amended to read as follows: 1. That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 17-003/P, initiated by the City of Pickering, to add new policies and revise existing policies in the Pickering Official Plan with regard to the City's Information and Communication Technology 7 DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2018 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean Network and "Dig Once" Standard, as set out in Exhibit "A" to Appendix I to Report PLN 17-18, be approved subject to; a) Adding the words "where such conduits or trenches do not already exist or where a need is identified," after the words "public rights-of-way" in proposed section 7.12; b) deleting the words "and throughout" in proposed section 7.12 (b); and c) deleting the words "demonstrating how a dedicated broadband fiber optic conduit can be designed and implemented" in proposed sections 16.5A (xxxvii) and 16.5 B (xxvii) and Carried 2. Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 18-18 Drinking Water Source Protection — Proposed Amendments to the CTC Source Protection Plan and Toronto & Region Assessment Report Recommendation Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Councillor Brenner 1. That the proposed amendments, as provided in Appendix I, to policies and mapping within the CTC Source Protection Plan and the Toronto & Region Assessment Report, prepared by the CTC Source Protection Committee be endorsed; 2. That the City Clerk forward a copy of Report PLN 18-18 and the Council Resolution endorsing the proposed amendments to the CTC Source Protection Plan and the Toronto & Region Assessment Report to the CTC Source Protection Committee, Region of Durham and Region of York. Carried 3. Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 20-18 Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP -2017-02 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/17 9004807 Canada Inc. (Stonepay) Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession 3, Now Parts 1 to 5, 40R-28547 8 DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2018 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean A brief discussion period ensued with staff responding to questions raised by Members with respect to the process for settlement as well as the timeframe and costs. Also discussed was the need to move this along as quickly as possible to ensure a much needed park facility and school provisions. Recommendation Moved by Councillor Pickles Seconded by Councillor Brenner 1. That the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal be advised that the City of Pickering supports Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP -2017-02, submitted by 9004807 Canada Inc. on lands being Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession 3, Now Parts 1 to 5, 40R-28547, to establish four blocks for residential use, a 0.62 of a hectare block for a village green, a block for a stormwater management pond, a block for a local road (Street 'A'), a block for a Type 'C' Arterial Road (Palmer's Sawmill Road), and a block for a collector road (Tillings Road extension), as shown on Attachment #5 to Report PLN 20-18, and that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal grant draft plan approval of the draft plan, subject to the recommended draft conditions as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 20-18; 2. That the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal be advised that the City of Pickering supports Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/17, submitted by 9004807 Canada Inc. to implement the Draft Plan of Subdivision SP -2017-02 and to facilitate a residential condominium development, and that the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal approve the zoning by-law amendment set out in Appendix II to Report PLN 20-18; 3. That the community benefits to be provided by 9004807 Canada Inc. through the bonusing provisions of Section 37 of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, for lands being Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession 3, Now Parts 1 to 5, Plan 40R-28547, be approved by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal as set out in Section 9 of the Zoning By-law Amendment; 4. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a Section 37 agreement with 9004807 Canada Inc. to secure funding for the future construction of the village green within the Draft Plan of Subdivision SP -2017-02, as outlined in Report PLN 20-18 prior to site plan approval for the first phase of development, in accordance with Section 37 of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, on 9 DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2018 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean terms satisfactory to the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor, which agreement shall be registered against title to the subject lands; 5. That the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor and staff be authorized to attend a Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Pre -Hearing Conference, and any subsequent hearings, to support Draft Plan of Subdivision Application SP -2017- 02 and Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/17 as endorsed by Council; and 6. That the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor be authorized to sign Minutes of Settlement which include the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Conditions of Draft Plan Approval on the City's behalf, subject to such other revisions as are acceptable to the Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor. Carried 4. Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 21-18 Revised Site Plan Control Area By-law A discussion ensued with Members noting concerns with respect to leaving in the exemption clause related to one or two dwelling units per lot for residential developments, and whether this was dictated under the Planning Act. It was requested that information be provided by staff on this. Recommendation Moved by Mayor Ryan Seconded by Councillor Brenner 1. That Council approve and enact the revised Site Plan Control Area By-law as set out in Appendix I to Report PLN 21-18; 2. That Council repeal By-laws 1079/80 and 7009/09, and replace them with the attached revised Site Plan Control Area By-law to designate the entire City of Pickering as a Site Plan Control Area; and 3. That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessary actions as indicated in this report. Carried 10 DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, June 18, 2018 7:00 pm - Council Chambers Chair: Councillor McLean 5. Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 22-18 Consulting Services for the Infill and Replacement Housing in Established Neighbourhoods Study Request for Proposal No. RFP -8-2018 Discussion period ensued with Members noting concerns and some confusion with the interpretation of the 9 metre height limit being considered as an interim measure. Recommendation Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Butt 1. That the proposal submitted by SGL Planning & Design Inc. to undertake the Infill and Replacement Housing in Established Neighbourhoods Study in the amount of $147,657.00 (including HST) be accepted; 2. That the total gross project cost of $164,342.00 (HST included), including the RFP amount and contingency costs, and the total net project cost of $147,995.00 (net of HST rebate), utilizing the funding identified for this project in the 2018 Current Budget for the City Development Department, Consulting and Professional (Account 2611.2392.0000), be approved; 3. That Council authorize the Director, Finance & Treasurer to finance the net project cost in the amount of $147,995.00 as follows: a) The sum of $81,397.00 to be funded from property taxes; b) The sum of $66,598.00 to be funded by a transfer from the Development Charges —Studies Reserve Fund; and 4. That the appropriate City of Pickering staff be authorized to enter into any agreements to give effect hereto. (V) Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:40 pm. 11 Carried