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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 4, 2019Cty oh DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes November 4, 2019 Council Chambers — 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles Present: Mayor David Ryan Councillors: K. Ashe M. Brenner S. Butt I. Cumming B. McLean D. Pickles Also Present: T. Prevedel K. Bentley C. Rose S. Cassel F. Jadoon N. Surti D. Wylie L. Harker R. Perera - Chief Administrative Officer - Director, City Development & CBO - Chief Planner - City Clerk - Manager, Economic Development & Strategic Projects - Manager, Development Review & Urban Design - Principal Planner, Development Review - Deputy Clerk - (Acting) Committee Coordinator 1. Disclosure of Interest No disclosures of interest were noted. 2. Statutory Public Meetings Councillor Pickles, Chair, gave an outline of the requirements for a Statutory Public 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 (LPAT), and may not be entitled to be added as a party to the hearing unless, in the opinion of LPAT, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Catherine Rose, Chief Planner, appeared before the Committee to act as facilitator for the Statutory Public Meeting portion of the meeting, explaining the process for discussion purposes as well as the order of speakers. 1 Cty oh DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes November 4, 2019 Council Chambers — 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles 2.1 Information Report No. 15-19 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 11/19 Amberlea Creek Development Inc. Part Lot 28, Range 3, Broken Front Concession 760 & 770 Kingston Road A statutory public 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 Zoning By -Law Amendment Application A 11/19. Through the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, she provided an overview of the subject lands, noting that this application is for a residential development, a new private road, and an underground parking lot. Ms. Wylie also noted that the applicant is proposing to relocate the tributary of Amberlea Creek underground that currently traverses the property, and provided an overview of the agency and public comments received to date. Steven Qi, Planner, Design Plan Services Inc., appeared on behalf of the applicant and noted that he was available to answer any questions and that comments received during the meeting would be addressed through the site plan review. Sylvia Spencer, 771 Sheppard Avenue, Pickering, appeared before the committee in opposition to the application. Ms. Spencer raised concerns regarding noise, traffic disruptions, and environmental impacts, and also noted that she would like to see a commercial development at this location that would bring employment to the area. There were no further delegations from the public. A brief question and answer period ensued regarding the consideration of affordable housing within this development. Kevin Brown, a representative of Amberlea Creek Development Inc., appeared before the Committee, and noted that they endorse the CMHC programs around affordable housing and would be working with them to encourage use of the program for this development. Council requested that Staff clarify how many of the proposed units would be 1 or 2 bedroom as well as the proposed size of the townhouses. 2 Cty oh DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes November 4, 2019 Council Chambers — 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles 3. Delegations 3.1 Geoff Grayhurst, President, Dorsay Development Corporation Paul Schlapobersky, Senior Associate, Sasaki Re: Proposed New Community in Northeast Pickering - Veraine Tony Prevedel, Chief Administrative Officer, appeared before the Committee to provide a brief introduction of Dorsay Development Corporation and noted their commitment to the community and developing long term relationships with stakeholders. Mr. Prevedel introduced Geoff Grayhurst, President, Dorsay Development Corporation, who was present to provide an overview of Veraine, a proposed vision for a new community in Northeast Pickering. Geoff Grayhurst, President, Dorsay Development Corporation, appeared before the Committee and through the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Grayhurst presented the vision for Veraine, noting that the project would focus on creating a world class purposeful community design based on market demand. He also noted that the proposed development would encompass a variety of housing options, and that it would have a strong employment base. Mr. Grayhurst noted that an advisory committee, made up of residents and experts, would be established as they progress through the planning and development stages of the long term project. Paul Schlapobersky, Senior Associate, Sasaki, appeared before the Committee to briefly outline Sasaki's role in the proposed development vision. Mr. Schlapobersky noted that the core design principles for the project are perseverance and enhancement, and outlined the community design principles. He noted that the key metrics include schools, libraries, and 57 km of trails, highlighting the importance of shared spaces for a healthy community. Recommendation: Moved by Councillor McLean Seconded by Councillor Brenner That the rules of procedure be suspended to extend the delegation speaking limit and allow the delegation an additional 10 minutes. Carried on a Two -Thirds Vote John Koke, Vice President, Dorsay Development Corporation, appeared before the Committee to request that the City of Pickering forward a request to the Regional Municipality of Durham to include Veraine within the urban expansion as part of their on-going current Municipal Comprehensive Review and further 3 Cty oh DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes November 4, 2019 Council Chambers — 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles requested that the Committee request Pickering Staff to report back in early 2020 with the timelines to complete a Veraine secondary plan based on the community planning principles that have been established for this project. Discussion ensued regarding: • discussions between other land owners on the proposed property, and whether this would impact the development; • the potential impact on stormwater management, specifically the impacts on the Carruthers Creek watershed; • estimated timeframe of the project; • design elements of the project and how these elements differ from traditional communities; • where industrial and commercial buildings would be located within the community; • the biggest obstacle to this development being the Provincial Government and the Whitebelt designation; • the integration of office space into the community; and • ensuring that housing units and commercial buildings are being built concurrently to ensure live/work opportunities are achieved. A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the Delegates regarding how the proposed community would create healthy lifestyles for residents. The Delegates responded by advising that healthy lifestyles would be created in the new community by incorporating a mixed use centre, a large amount of open space, connectivity, increased access to fresh foods, repurposing of sideline roads as connectors, and repurposing structures as community centres. Dorsay Staff further noted how affordability would be addressed in regards to housing by including a wide variety of housing options, including exploring purpose built rentals, how the commitment to planetary concerns would be woven into the plan, and that a strategy to consider affordability for energy would be established. Council requested that Staff share the presentation with Members and Council, and that the video portion of the presentation be posted on the City's website. 4 Cty oh DICKERING Planning & Development Committee Meeting Minutes November 4, 2019 Council Chambers — 7:00 pm Chair: Councillor Pickles 4. Planning & Development Reports 4.1 Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 24-19 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 13/18 Allan Kent Cameron Lot 2 and Part of Block A, Plan 407 (715 Liverpool Road) Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Ashe Seconded by Mayor Ryan That Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 13/18, submitted by Allan Kent Cameron, to facilitate the creation of three lots for detached dwellings fronting onto Liverpool Road, be approved, and that the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as set out in Appendix 1 to Report PLN 24-19 be forwarded to Council for enactment. Carried 5. Other Business 5.1 Councillor Brenner gave notice that he would be presenting a Notice of Motion regarding the future for Veraine in Northeast Pickering, and the Whitebelt. 6. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Cumming That the meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm. 5 Carried