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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-23Planning and Development Committee Minutes October 23, 2017 - 1 - Minutes of a meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on Monday, October 23, 2017 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Present Were: Mayor A. Foster, Councillor S. Cooke, Councillor R. Hooper, Councillor J. Neal, Councillor W. Partner, Councillor C. Traill, Councillor W. Woo Staff Present: A. Allison, R. Albright, D. Crome, J. Gallagher, S. Gray, R. Mciver, C. Pellarin 1 Call to Order Councillor Neal 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-188-17 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Foster That the Agenda for the Planning and Development Committee meeting of October 23, 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. 6 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Resolution #PD-189-17 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Mayor Foster That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning and Development Committee, held on October 2, 2017, be approved. Carried Planning and Development Committee Minutes October 23, 2017 - 2 - 7 Public Meetings 7.1 Application for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Applicant: 2103386 Ontario Inc. (Halminen) and Lousiville Homes Ltd. Report: PSD-076-17 Bob Russell, Planner, made a verbal and electronic presentation to the Committee regarding the application. No one spoke in opposition to or in support of the application. Michael Fry, Planner D.G. Biddle and Associates, spoke on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Fry stated that the applicant held a public information session on September 28 2017. He was present to address the comments from the meeting specifically the traffic from construction. He identified that the best route for the construction traffic would be through the Given Road entrance to Rudell Road, which is a signalized intersection at King Street, providing better safety and better access, limiting the construction vehicles into existing neighbourhoods. Mr. Fry stated that the heritage building has been severed and will not be included in the planned subdivision application. 7.2 Application for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Applicant: Newcastle Funeral Home Ltd. Report: PSD-077-17 Brandon Weiler, Planner, made a verbal and electronic presentation to the Committee regarding the application. Robert Perry, local resident, spoke in opposition to the application. Mr. Perry wrote a letter outlining his concerns, and stated that the report does not reflect his concerns. He stated that he has been living in the area since 1975 and would not have purchased the home if they knew this use would be in his neighbourhood. Mr. Perry added that there is a potential risk and no benefit to the residential neighbourhood, only personal gain for the owner. He stated that the owner of the Newcastle Funeral Home also owns Morris Funeral Home in Bowmanville. Mr. Perry provided quotes from the Newcastle Funeral Homes website and advertising. He stated that he is not comfortable with the process happening in his neighbourhood, which has not attained approval in 7 of 10 provinces in Canada. James Astleford, local business owner, spoke in support of the application. Mr. Astleford stated that he supported that application. Theresa Vanhaverbeke, local resident, spoke to the application. Ms. Vanhaverbeke stated that she is concerned that there might be a smell or chemicals in the air due to the process. She stated that the process does not bother her, and if there are no air quality issues, thenshe is in support of the application. Planning and Development Committee Minutes October 23, 2017 - 3 - Ron Warne, local resident and land use planner, spoke in support of the application. Mr. Warne stated that the facility has been serving the community for more than 20 years, and is providing a cutting edge angle on the business. He stated that this is something that will help the community. Mr. Warne added that the proposed use will keep business and money in the community. He stated that the proposed use is an accessory use and represents the wave of the future and that it has been approved by the Province. Mr. Warne added that there is no anticipated impact on the community infrastructure and no impact on the existing land uses. He concluded by stating that the application is not recommending any physical changes or site plan changes. Dave McManus, local resident, spoke to the application. Mr. McManus expressed that the funeral home has been a great neighbour in the community. He mentioned that there has been an issue with parking in the area but not too often. Mr. McManus stated that he was concerned with the traffic in and out of the funeral home but believes it has been addressed in the report. He stated that he was concerned with the storage of the chemicals onsite. Mr. McManus expressed his concern with the sewage, and if we are sure that it won’t back up. He would like to know if that problem has been addressed. Trevor Charbonneau, owner of Newcastle Funeral Home, spoke to the application. Mr. Charbonneau, addressed the comments and concerns made by local residents. He stated that he has researched the process of bio-cremation also known as alkaline hydrolysis for a long time. Mr. Charbonneau, mentioned that, after reviewing all of the information and scientific data, he decided to make a significant investment, so the community can have a choice alongside burial and flame cremation. He highlighted the benefits of the proposed process: environmental benefits where the process uses 90% less energy than flame based cremation; has zero emissions; no smoke stack: no noise; no odour; and no risk of burning the building down. Mr. Charbonneau, stated that he understands not everyone will choose this method but it is important that customers have a choice. He stated that this process is aligned with the Municipality of Clarington’s Priority Green Clarington initiative. Mr. Charbonneau, expressed that there are financial benefits for the people that choose this process, it is more affordable than flame based cremation, and does not require the resident to purchase a casket. He commented on the traffic concerns and that he anticipates reduced traffic with the implementation of this process. Mr. Charbonneau, stated that this process will also afford them more control and security over the process, as most crematoriums are shared with up to 50 different funeral homes. He stated that the effluent going down the drain is safe and sanitary. Mr. Charbonneau, mentioned that the machine is on a UPS (uninterruptable power supply), making sure everything closes and shutdown to a safe position in the event of a power outage, and the funeral home has backflow preventers installed on the water lines to prevent any cross contamination. He stated that the machine regulates the effluent to bring it within a proper ph level that is required by the Durham Region Sewer By-law and decreases the temperature so it is in line with the Regions requirements. Mr. Charbonneau, added that the effluent is harmless and does not damage pipes or the infrastructure. He stated that this process has been going on in populated areas for 22 years and waste water treatments have been accepting this discharge and there has been no incidents reported to date. Mr. Charbonneau, stated that there is no DNA, and Planning and Development Committee Minutes October 23, 2017 - 4 - that nutrients, amino acids, soaps that are broken down and sterilized. He concluded by stating that the Ontario Ministry of Labour recently completed an emission and occupational health and safety report on the technology and process, and everything came back clean with zero risk to the operator and environment. 7.3 Application for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Applicant: Brookfield Residential (Ontario) Limited Report: PSD-078-17 Cindy Strike, Planner, made a verbal and electronic presentation to the Committee regarding the application. No one spoke in opposition to or in support of the application. Bryce Jordan of GHD, was present on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Jordan stated that this application is completing the neighbourhood that is already approved. 8 Delegations 8.1 Peter Zakarow, Regarding PSD-079-17 Recommendation to Add 282 Liberty Street, Bowmanville to the Municipal Register Peter Zakarow advised the Municipal Clerk’s Department, prior to the meeting, that he would be unable to attend as a delegation. 9 Communications - Receive for Information There are no Communications to be received for information. 10 Communications – Direction 10.1 Request from Gerry Mahoney for an Exemption from the Two Year Freeze on Making an Application to Amend the Clarington Official Plan Resolution #PD-190-17 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo That Communication Item 10.1, Request from Gerry Mahoney for an Exemption from the Two Year Freeze on Making an Application to Amend the Clarington Official Plan, to permit Mr. Mahoney to file an application requesting that the Clarington Official Plan be amended to allow a non-abutting surplus farm dwelling severance at 4548 Lakeshore Road; and Planning and Development Committee Minutes October 23, 2017 - 5 - That, by granting permission to Mr. Mahoney to make an Official Plan Amendment Application, Council is in no way expressing any opinion regarding the planning merits of the Application or any related application. Carried 11 Presentation(s) No Presentations 12 Planning Services Department Reports 12.1 PSD-076-17 Development Applications by 2103386 Ontario Inc. (Halminen) and Louisville Homes Ltd. for 263 Single Detached Dwellings, a Range of 132 to 142 Street Townhouse Dwellings, and 105 Link Townhouse Dwellings in Newcastle Resolution #PD-191-17 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper That Report PSD-076-17 be received; That the applications to amend the Neighbourhood Design Plan, Clarington Official Plan Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning submitted by 2103386 Ontario Inc. (Halminen) and Louisville Homes Ltd. for a range of up to 510 residential dwellings continue to be processed and that a subsequent report be prepared; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-076-17 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried 12.2 PSD-077-17 An application by Newcastle Funeral Home Ltd. To Amend the Zoning By-law to Permit Alkaline Hydrolysis, a Flameless Form of Cremation, within an Existing Funeral Home at 386 Mill Street South, Newcastle Resolution #PD-192-17 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo That Report PSD-077-17 be received; That the By-law, attached to Report PSD-077-17, be approved; That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-077-17; and Council’s decision; and Planning and Development Committee Minutes October 23, 2017 - 6 - That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-077-17 and any delegations be advised of council’s decision. Carried 12.3 PSD-078-17 An Application by Brookfield Residential (Ontario) Limited for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning to Permit the Development of 23 Single Detached Homes in Newcastle Resolution #PD-193-17 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo That Report PSD-078-17 be received; That the proposed application for Rezoning ZBA 2017-0028 and proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C 2017-0007 continue to be processed including the preparation of a subsequent report; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-078-17 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Carried 12.4 PSD-079-17 Recommendation to Add 282 Liberty Street, Bowmanville to the Municipal Register Resolution #PD-194-17 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo That Report PSD-079-17 be received; That 282 Liberty Street North be added to the Municipal Register with the description provided in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-079-17; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-079-17 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried 12.5 PSD-080-17 Designation of 2020 Lambs Road, Former Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 Resolution #PD-195-17 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner That Report PSD-080-17 be received;