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Home My WebLink About2017-04-24Planning and Development Committee Minutes April 24, 2017 - 1 - Minutes of a meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on Monday, April 24, 2017 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Present Were: Mayor A. Foster, Councillor S. Cooke, Councillor R. Hooper, Councillor J. Neal arrived at 7:12 PM, Councillor W. Partner, Councillor W. Woo Regrets: Councillor C. Traill Staff Present: C. Clifford, D. Crome, C. Pellarin, K. Richardson, J. Gallagher, M. Chambers 1 Call to Order Councillor Woo called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. 2 New Business – Introduction There were no new business items added to the Agenda. 3 Adopt the Agenda Resolution #PD-079-17 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke That the Agenda for the Planning and Development Committee meeting of April 24, 2017 be adopted as presented. Carried 4 Declarations of Interest There were no disclosures of interest stated at this meeting. 5 Announcements Members of Committee announced upcoming community events and matters of community interest. Planning and Development Committee Minutes April 24, 2017 - 2 - 6 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Resolution #PD-080-17 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Partner That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning and Development Committee, held on April 3, 2017, be approved. Carried 7 Public Meetings 7.1 Application for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision Applicant: William Tonno Construction Ltd. Report: PSD-027-17 Cynthia Strike, Principal Planner, made a verbal and electronic presentation to the Committee regarding the application. Councillor Neal arrived to the meeting at 7:12 PM. Garnet Felhaber, local resident, spoke in opposition to the application. He asked what studies have been completed to determine the impacts of the storm water management pond on the wells in the surrounding area. Mr. Felhaber noted there have recently been articles in the paper regarding Clarington residents having issues with their wells as a result of the construction of new homes in the area. He added that he is concerned that his dug well will be affected if this development is approved. Mr. Felhaber asked what his options would be if there were any future issues with his well as a result of this construction. He asked if the landscape strip will expand to Luverme Court and if the mature trees in the area will remain in place. Ms. Felhaber continued by asking if removed trees would be replaced with new ones. He advised the Committee that he is concerned with the recent implications of the dust storm in the housing development south of Concession 3. Mr. Felhaber added that he is concerned that this may happen again and asked if any preventative measures are being put in place and how will issues be dealt with. He concluded by asking if Brookhill Boulevard will connect to Highway 57 or if it will be a dead end. No one spoke in support of the application and neither the applicant or representative spoke. Planning and Development Committee Minutes April 24, 2017 - 3 - 8 Delegations 8.1 Rob Walker, KWA Site Development Consulting Inc., Regarding Addendum to Report PSD-021-17, An Application by Valiant Property Management Lowe’s Home Improvement Store Rob Walker, KWA Site Development Consulting Inc., was present regarding Addendum to Report PSD-021-17, an application by Valiant Property Management Lowe’s Home Improvement Store. He explained to the Committee that they have been working with Staff and support the recommendations in the report. Mr. Walker added that they have reached an agreement with respect to the outdoor display areas. He thanked the Committee and offered to answer any questions. 8.2 Mike Pettigrew, The Biglieri Group Ltd., Regarding Report PSD-028-17, Application by Averton Homes (Bowmanville) Limited to permit increased porch and building heights on lots in Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 18T-95030, Mearns Avenue in Bowmanville Mike Pettigrew, The Biglieri Group Ltd., was present regarding Report PSD-028-17, Application by Averton Homes (Bowmanville) Limited to permit increased porch and building heights on lots in Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 18T-95030, Mearns Avenue in Bowmanville. He advised the Committee that they support the recommendations in the Report. Mr. Pettigrew offered to answer questions from the Committee. 9 Communications - Receive for Information There were no Communications to be received for information. 10 Communications – Direction There were no Communications for direction. Planning and Development Committee Minutes April 24, 2017 - 4 - 11 Planning Services Department Reports 11.1 PSD-027-17 An Application by 821012 & 821013 Ontario Ltd. (William Tonno Construction Ltd.) for 335 Residential Units, Brookhill Boulevard, Bowmanville, ON Resolution #PD-081-17 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper That Report PSD-027-17 be received; That the revised applications for proposed draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by 821012 & 821013 Ontario Ltd. (William Tonno Construction Ltd.) continue to be processed and that a subsequent report be prepared; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-027-17 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried 11.2 PSD-028-17 Application by Averton Homes (Bowmanville) Limited to Permit Increased Porch and Building Heights on Lots in Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 18T-95030, Mearns Avenue in Bowmanville Resolution #PD-082-17 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Neal That Report PSD-028-17 be received; That the application for an amendment to Zoning By-law 84-63, submitted by Averton Homes (Bowmanville) Limited to permit increased porch heights to 1.2 metres for dwellings within Phase 1 of Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 18T-95030 be approved as contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-028-17; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-028-17 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried 12 New Business – Consideration There were no New Business Item to be considered under this Section of the Agenda. Clarbgton Planning and Development Committee Minutes April 24, 2017 13 Unfinished Business 13.1 Addendum to PSD -021-17 An Application by Valiant Property Management Lowe's Home Improvement Store [Referred from the April 10, 2017 Council Meeting] Resolution #PD -083-17 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper That Report PSD -021-17 and Addendum to Report PSD -021-17 be received; That Official Plan Amendment Number 110 and a related Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a Lowe's home improvement store in the former Target building, be approved as contained in Attachment 3 and Attachment 4 to Addendum to Report PSD -021-17; That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Addendum to Report PSD -021-17 and Council's decision; and That all interested parties listed in Addendum to Report PSD -021-17 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried 14 Confidential Reports There were no Confidential Reports scheduled under this Section of the Agenda. 15 Adjournment Resolution #PD -084-17 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal That the meeting adjourn at 8:12 PM. A&_&Y Chair Carried WE Deputy Clerk