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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/1988 . . . . TOWN OF NEWCASTLE General Purpose & AdministrationCommittee April 18, 1988 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose & Administration Committee, held on Monday, April 18, 1988, at 9:30 a.m., in Court Room H2 Roll Call Present Were: Mayor John Winters Councillor A. Cowman (at 9:37) Councillor D. Hamre (at 9:34) Councillor M. Hubbard (at 9:34) Councillor H. McKnight Councillor F. Stapleton Councillor A. Wotten Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, L. Kotseff Town Clerk, D. W. Oakes Treasurer, J. Blanchard Director of Public Works, W. Evans Deputy Director of Planning, L. Taylor Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Fire Chief, J. Aldridge Deputy Clerk, P. Barrie Councillor Hubbard chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution HGPA-272-88 Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Messrs. R. Cheeseman, I. Zwarun and I. Hamilton, be heard under delegations. "CARRIED" PUBLIC HEARINGS Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, Official Plan Amendment, Part of Lots 13/14, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington, Pat Carruthers Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, Official Plan Amendment, Part of Lot 13, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington, Carruthers and Smith (Middle Road) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, Official Plan Amendment, Part of Lot 12, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington, Treflar Management Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, Official Plan Amendment, Part of Lots 13 and 14, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington, Oceanfront Management The Chairman announced the purpose of the Public Meetings. . . . . G.P.A. Minutes PUBLIC HEARINGS - 2 - April 18, 1988 As required under the new Planning Act (Section 34(12)), Council is holding a public meeting prior to either adopting or rejecting the proposed zoning by-law amendment for Part of Lots 13/14, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington. As required under the new Planning Act (Section 34 (12)), Council is holding a public meeting prior to either adopting or rejecting the proposed zoning by-law amendment for Part of Lot 13, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington. As required under the new Planning Act (Section 34 (12)), Council is holding a public meeting prior to either adopting or rejecting the proposed zoning by-law amendment for Part of Lot 12, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington. As required under the new Planning Act (Section 34 (12)), Council is holding a public meeting prior to either adopting or ~~ting the proposed zoning by-law amendment for Part of Lots 13 and 14, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington. The Chairman asked if there were any persons present wishing to speak to these matters. Several people indicated a desire to speak to these amendments. Before proceeding with this matter, the Chairman asked the Clerk to advise on the manner of notice. The Clerk advised that, for all four amendments; a) Public Notices were mailed to property owners within 120m of the subject properties on March 17, 1988; b) Notices of the Public Meetings were posted on the properties by March 18, 1988; c) The Notices comply with the regulations under the Planning Act. The Chairman announced that any person wishing further notice of the passage of the by-laws, if passed, to please leave their name, address and telephone number with the Deputy Clerk before they leave. The Chairman called on the Deputy Director of Planning to briefly describe the purpose and effect of the by-laws, and how the by-laws accomplish the stated purposes. The Purpose and Effect of rezoning application DEV 88-12 (Carruthers), is to permit the development of forty-eight (48) single family dwellings. The Purpose and Effect of Rezoning Application DEV 88-13 (Carruthers and Smith) is to permit the development of One Hundred and Seventy-two (172) single family units and Two Hundred and Twenty (220) Apartment Units. . . . . G.P.A. Minutes PUBLIC HEARINGS - 3 - April 18, 1988 The Purpose and Effect of Rezoning Application DEV 88-14 (Treflar Management) is to permit the development of Two Hundred and Eighty-three (283) single family units and Two Hundred and Twenty (220) Apartment Units. The Purpose and Effect of Rezoning Application DEV 88-15 (Oceanfront Management Limited) is to permit the development of One Hundred and Thirteen (113) single family units. The Official Plan Amendment application for the four (4) sites proposes to combine Neighbourhoods "2B" and "2D", to change the designated densities; road patterns; school and park locations in order to permit the development of the four (4) Plans of Subdivision. The Chairman announced that questions may be asked concerning the manner of notice or the purpose and effect of the by-laws, and that all questions must be asked through the Chair. The Chairman announced that Committee would now hear from objectors, first explaining that Council wishes input prior to a final decision. All of the comments received relate to all four applications. Objectors Mr. Peter Feddema, 7 Luverne Court, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3K4, representing Knox Christian School, indicated that he is opposed to the location of the proposed park in the development. He stated that the proposed location is the most ecologically damaging and that he would prefer it to be located in the area allocated in the original official Plan. Mr. Feddema also stated that he would like the area residents to be allowed to hook up to the municipal services at a reasonable cost. He stated that the commercial area proposed is too large and is too close to the school. He would prefer corner stores throughout the development. Also Mr. Feddema would like to see the lots facing onto Scugog Street and compatible in size with existing lots. Mr. Feddema is willing to meet with the planners and developers to resolve his concerns. Mr. Gerry Lens, 5 Mill Lane, Bowmanville, Ontario, requested that a buffer zone be provided between the new and the existing homes. Mr. Lens is concerned about the impact a four-storey apartment building will have on the area, the lack of provision for a community centre and the necessity of a treed park. Mr. James Griffin, R.R. #1, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3K2, is strongly opposed to the proposed road structure, the placement of the high rise building, the commercial area and the closing of Middle Road. He stated that the proposed commercial lots could be devastating to local merchants. Mr. Lens indicated that he is not opposed to the development but he has concerns also with the traffic that will be generated on Scugog Street, the fact that homes are facing inward from Scugog Street, . . . . G.P.A. Minutes PUBLIC HEARINGS - 4 April 18, 1988 water problems and property values in the area. Mr. Griffin is willing to meet with the planners and developers to resolve his concerns. Mr. Anthony Pugliese, 307 Scugog Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, questioned whether any land would be expropriated and why the homes are facing inward from Scugog Street. He is concerned that ftoding problems may occur once development has taken place. Mr. Pugliese is willing to meet with the planners and developers to resolve his concerns. Mr. Joe Reitsma on behalf of Durham Christian High School, R. R. #1, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3K2, voiced the same concerns as Mr. Feddema, particularly the development of the commercial area in close proximity to the school. M'~ R. Siebenga, 360 Liberty Street North, stated that he is the principal of Durham Christian High School, and was present on behalf of the North Bowmanville residents who have formed a steering committee to consider such items as sewage, fire protection, water, commercial areas, closing of Middle Road, parks, street crossings and places of worship. Mr. Siebenga is willing to meet with the planners and developers to resolve these concerns. Mr. Mike Kollard, R. R. #3, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3K4, a student at Durham Christian High School, indicated that the increased traffic will cause problems for the buses travelling to and from the school. He also requested that the commercial development not include arcades because of the impact they can have on the school. Mrs. Sharon Knapp, Box 203, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3K9, is concerned with the development of the apartment complex. She stated that she would prefer low density development to the high density proposed. Mrs. Louise Lens, 5 Mill Lane, Bowmanville, Ontario, raised concerns that the forest in the area be conserved and also that the subdivision be well planned. Mr. John Sheppard, 22 Mill Lane, Bowmanville, Ontario, is concerned that Mill Lane cannot handle sewers at this time and the effect the development will have on the water table. He also questioned whether any property would be expropriated. Mr. Sheppard is willing to meet with the planners and developers in an attempt to resolve these concerns. Mr. Cooper is concerned about the garbage generated by the development and the proposed park land. No one spoke in support of the application. Mr. Kevin Tunney, Tunney Planning, 117 King Street, P.O. Box 358, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 5S4, appeared on behalf of the applicants. He stated that the applicants welcome a meeting with the residents in a hope to resolve all of the issues raised. Mr. Tunney indicated that the development is being planned around the concerns of the school boards. . . . . G.P.A. Minutes - 5 - April 18, 1988 PUBLIC HEARINGS The Chairman concluded the public meeting. Resolution HGPA-273-88 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the order of the agenda be altered to consider Staff Reports PD-89-88; PD-90-88; PD-91-88, and PD-92-88, dealing with the zoning by-law amendments addressed during the public meeting. "CARRIED" Mayor Winters made a declaration of interest with respect to Staff Reports PD-89-88; PD-90-88; PD-91-88, and PD-92-88; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion on the subject matter. The Mayor has an interest in lands to the south of the prqocsed development. Resolution HGPA-274-88 O.P.A. & Rezoning Pat Carruthers O.P.A. & Rezoning Carruthers & Smith O.P.A. & Rezoning Treflar Management THAT Reports PD-89-88; O.P.A. & Rezoning referred back to staff Oceanfront Management report; Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT Reports PD-89-88; be received; PD-90-88; PD-91-88 and PD-92-88 PD-90-88; PD-91-88 and PD-92-88 be for further processing and a subsequent THAT staff, the developers and the Boards of Education meet with the residents to hear and address their concerns; and THAT the residents who appeared at the public meeting be acknowledged, and made aware of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-275-88 Recess Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT there be a 10 minute recess. "CARRIED" The meeting resumed at 10:52 a.m. DELEGATIONS Mayor Winters made a declaration of interest with respect to the delegation of Susan Rogers, Goodman and Carr, relating to the South Bowmanville Industrial Park. The Mayor has been threatened with a Charge of Conflict of Interest because he has a pecuniary interest in abutting lands and for this reason, he vacated his chair and did not participate in discussion on the subject matter. G.P.A. Minutes - 6 - April 18, 1988 . DELEGATIONS Ms. Susan Rogers of Goodman and Carr, appeared before the Committee on behalf of the three owners of the South Bowmanville Industrial Park. Ms. Rogers indicated the rural cross-section will properly serve the subdivision. She read a copy of a letter addressed to W. A. Evans, Director of Public Works, which was written subsequent to a meeting with staff on April 11, 1988. Mr. Irwin Hamilton, Solicitor, advised the Committee that Powerscreen, who was the first business to locate in the South Bowmanville Industrial Park, is still interested if this issue can be resolved quickly. . Mr. Russell Cheeseman of Weir & Fou.lds, appeared before the Committee on behalf of St. Mary's Cement Limited with respect to Report PD-94-88. He stated that St. Mary's is not opposed to the proposal but they are concerned with the overall planning of land in the area adjacent to their property. Mr. Cheeseman requested that Committee deem the application premature pending the review of the Durham Regional Official Plan - Industrial Component. Mr. Iwan Zwarun appeared before the Committee with respect to Report PD-93-88. He indicated that he has no objections to tabling the application at this time. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Resolution HGPA-276-88 Summary of Committee Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hamre of Adjustment Applications for THAT Report PD-86-88 be received for information. March 17, 1988 60.81.2. "CARRIED" . Resolution #GPA-277-88 Rezoning Applications Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton Canada Building W.E. Roth Const. 1. That Report PD-87-88 be received; and Van De Walker 2. That Rezoning Applications DEV 88-26, DEV 88-27 and DEV 88-28 be received and referred back to staff for processing and a subsequent report and public meeting. "CARRIED" Resolution HGPA-278-88 O.P.A. - Iwan Zwarun Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton 60.30.176. 1. That Report PD-93-88 be received; . G.P.A. Minutes . PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT - 7 - April 18, 1988 Resolution HGPA-278-88 Cont'd 2. That the application to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan and the Town of Newcastle Official Plan, submitted by Mr. Iwan Zwarun, to redesignate lands in Part of Lot 23, Broken Front Concession, in the former Township of Darlington, to an "Industrial" designation, be tabled pending completion of Discussion Paper #1 - Industrial Component by the Regional Planning Department; and 3. That the applicant be so advised. "CARRIED" Resolution HGPA-279-88 . O.P.A. & Rezoning Terry Klawitter 60.30.181. 60.35.407. Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Wotten 1. That Report PD-40-88 be lifted from the table and be received for information; 2. That Report PD-94-88 be received; 3. That the application to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan and the Town of Newcastle Official Plan, submitted by Mr. Terry Klawitter, to include the lands Part Lot 15, Broken Front Concession, in the former Township of Darlington, in the Bowmanville Urban Area boundary to facilitate the connection to municipal water be denied without prejudice on the grounds that it is premature pending completion of Discussion Paper #1 - Industrial Component by the Regional Planning Department; and 4. That the applicant be so advised. . "LOST" Resolution HGPA-280-88 Have{! !}y--C-9\ffiC-i-l-loI"l-Iamre, seconded by Counci llor McKnight 1. .. ThatRePQrtPD-4Q..88. lJe -.l !Jtecj fromtheu ta_bl~_-.9.n_d be received for information; 2. That Report PD-94-88 be received; 3. That the application to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan and the Town of Newcastle Official Plan, submitted by Mr. Terry Klawitter to include the lands in Part of lot 15,.Broken Front Concession, in the Former Township of Darlington in the Bowmanville Urban Area boundary to facilitate the connection to municipal water, be tabled pending completion of Discussion Paper #1 - Industrial Component by the Regional Planning Department; and That the applicant be so advised. 4. . "CARRIED" . . . . G.P.A. Minutes MINUTES CLERK'S REPORTS Animal Control Report for March 1988 68.29.5. - 8 - April 18, 1988 Councillor Cowman chaired this portion of the meeting. Mayor Winters wishes it noted that with respect to the South Bowmanville Industrial Park, he has been threatened with a Charge of Conflict of Interest because he has a pecuniary interest in abutting lands. He requested that the Minutes be amended to reflect this. Resolution HGPA-281-88 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the Minutes of a Special Meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on March 21, 1988, be approved. "CARRI ED" Resolution HGPA-282-88 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the Minutes of a SpeCial Meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on March 25, 1988, be approved as corrected. "CARRI ED" Councillor Hamre noted that on April 5, 1988, she was absent on Provincial Business, not Regional Business as stated in the Minutes. Resolution HGPA-283-88 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the Minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on April 5, 1988, be approved as corrected. "CARRIED" Resolution HGPA-284-88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the Minutes of a Special Meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on April 8, 1988, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution HGPA-285-88 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Report CD-12-88 be received for information. "CARRIED" . . . . G.P.A. Minutes TREASURY Cash Activity Report - February 1988 - Part A 10.57.9. Cash Activity Report for February 1988 10.57.9. FIRE DEPARTMENT - 9 - April 18, 1988 Councillor Wotten chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-286-88 Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Hamre 1. That Report TR-25-88 be received; 2. That in accordance with provision of Chapter 302, Section 81(1) of The Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1980, the cash position of the Town of Newcastle for the month ended February 29, 1988, is as shown on the schedule attached to Report TR-25-88; and 3. That Part A of the expenditures for the month of February 1988 be confirmed. "CARRIED" Mayor Winters made a declaration of interest with respect to Report TR-26-88; vacated his chair and refrained from voting and discussion on the subject matter. The Mayor is the owner of Stor-AlI which leases space to the municipality. ResolutionHGPA-287-88 Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hamre 1. That Report TR-26-88 be received; 2. That in accordance with provision of Chapter 302, Section 81(1) of The Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1980, the cash position of the Town of Newcastle for the month ended February 29, 1988, is as shown on the schedule attached to Report TR-26-88; and 3. That Part B of the expenditures for the month of February 1988 be confirmed. "CARRIED" Councillor McKnight chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-288-88 Monthly Fire Report Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre February 1988 68.13.2. THAT Report FD-9-88 be received for information. "CARRIED" Councillor Stapleton chaired this portion of the meeting. G.P.A. Minutes 4It COMMUNITY SERVICES 4It . . March Break Bonanza Program 1988 68.31.4. PUBLIC WORKS Urban vs Rural Road Cross- Section For The Servicing of The South Bowmanville Industrial Park UNFINISHED BUSINESS - 10 - April 18, 1988 Resolution HGPA-289-88 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten 1. That Report CS-07-88 be received for information; and 2. That staff and the volunteers be congratulated on their efforts in making the March Break Bonanza Program 1988 a success. "CARRIED" Councillor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. Mayor Winters made a declaration of interest with respect to Report WD-26-88; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. The Mayor has been threatened with a Charge of Conflict of Interest because he has a pecuniary interest in abutting lands. Resolution HGPA-290-88 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT Report WD-26-88 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED" Resolution HGPA-291-88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the previous Resolution #GPA-290-88 be amended by adding a Part 2, as follows: THAI the Members of the General Purpose andAdministratioll . Committee concur with Council's decision of October 13, 1987, to construct Lake Road within the proposed indOsT.riarsOMTvTSion toaT'(rral standard anjfoposed by Indu.con llonsultants. "CARRIED,,_un Resolution #GPA-292-88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT staff forward the conditions of draft approval for Council's consideration on April 25, 1988. "CARRI ED" Resolution HGPA-293-88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT all delegations be acknowledged and advised of actions taken. "CARRIED" . . . . G.P.A. Minutes ADJOURNMENT - 11 - April 18, 1988 Resolution #GPA-293-88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:38 p.m. "CARRIED"