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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-13Planning and Development Committee Minutes November 13, 2017 - 1 - Minutes of a meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on Monday, November 13, 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 W. Woo Regrets: Councillor C. Traill Staff Present: A. Allison, S. Chen D. Crome, R. Maciver, F. Langmaid, K. Richardson, C. Pellarin, J. Gallagher, S. Gray 1 Call to Order Councillor Neal called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. 2 New Business – Introduction Councillor Partner added a new business item, regarding a hamlet sign for Cowanville, to the New Business – Consideration section of the agenda. Councillor Hooper added a new business item, regarding road widening on Lambs Lane, to the New Business – Consideration section of the agenda. 3 Adopt the Agenda Resolution #PD-198-17 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner That the Agenda for the Planning and Development Committee meeting of November 13, 2017 be adopted with the addition of a hamlet sign for Cowanville and road widening on Lambs Lane. 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 November 13, 2017 - 2 - 6 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Resolution #PD-199-17 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Cooke That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning and Development Committee, held on October 23, 2017, be approved. Carried 7 Public Meetings 7.1 A Street Name Change is Proposed Applicant: Municipality of Clarington Report: PSD-081-17 Qui-Nhi Tran-Nguyen, local business owner, spoke in opposition to the proposed name change. Ms. Tran-Nguyen stated that the name change is a big inconvenience for her. She explained that she will have to change all of her paperwork and official documents. Ms. Tran-Nguyen is concerned that she only has one street going east now and that specific street has a ton of potholes. She expressed that she does not feel comfortable with the name change. There were no other speakers in support of, or in opposition to, the application. 8 Delegations 8.1 Marilyn Morawetz, Jury Lands Foundation, Regarding Report PSD-081-17, the Designation of 2020 Lambs Road, Former Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 Marilyn Morawetz, Jury Lands Foundation, was present regarding the designation of 2020 Lambs Road, Former Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30. Ms. Morawetz stated that she supports the proposal as defined in Schedule B of Report PSD-081-17. She stated that it will lay the ground work for the future use of the site as it will put in place guidelines that further direct the care and refurbishment of the buildings as well as the designated heritage area around them which is equally significant. Ms. Morawetz mentioned that, since 2008, there has been a great deal of work done to document the importance of the site and the six buildings on the municipal registrar. She stated that, with the National historic site designation in 2013, they hoped that, in working with the property owners, the Municipality of Clarington and the public they would be in a position at this time to protect the historic and cultural assets that have the potential to add significant value to the community. Ms. Morawetz explained that there has been local, provincial, national and international interest and they have tried to educate the community about the existence of the site and the history it holds. Planning and Development Committee Minutes November 13, 2017 - 3 - She stated that the recommendations before Council will allow for the preservation of the history of the area. Ms. Morawetz asked the Committee to consider the visioning process that highlights the distinct opportunities of this site. Ms. Morawetz stated that, beyond the buildings, it could provide a noteworthy park and greenspace useful to local residents and visitors while allowing the preservation through repurposing the land in a meaningful and sustainable way. Ms. Morawetz explained that this would be a beginning to stabilize the buildings against further damage from the elements and unauthorized use. Ms. Morawetz stated that this report will help address concerns about the buildings surviving another winter and provide direction to ensure the structures are protected. Ms. Morawetz expressed her support for the proposal for provincial heritage designation under Part 4 the Ontario Heritage Act, the development of the area and the suggestions from the consultants, DTAH. 8.2 Donna and Katherine Roka, Regarding Report PSD-084-17, a Request to Name a Street after Joe Roka Donna and Katherine Roka, local residents, were present regarding Report PSD-084-17, a request to name a street after Joe Roka. Ms. Roka explained that they had submitted a letter requesting a street be named after Joe Roka, an early homesteader. She explained why Joe Roka should be considered for a street to be named in his honour. Ms. Roka stated that there are five generations of Roka’s in Clarington and passed a photo to the Committee Members. Alter the Agenda Resolution #PD-200-17 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Partner That the Agenda be altered to consider Report PSD-084-17, Request to Name a Street after Joe Roka, at this time. Carried 12.4 PSD-084-17 Request to Name a Street after Joe Roka Resolution #PD-201-17 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Mayor Foster That Report PSD-084-17 be received; That the request to name a street after the late Mr. Joe Roka be approved; and That Donna Roka be informed of Council’s decision and be provided with a copy of Staff Report PSD-084-017. Carried Planning and Development Committee Minutes November 13, 2017 - 4 - Alter the Agenda Resolution #PD-202-17 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the Agenda be altered to consider, the delegation of Eddy Chan, at this time. Carried 8.4 Eddy Chan, Director, Land Development, Delpark Home, Regarding Report PSD-082-17, regarding An Application by South Bowmanville Limited (Delpark Homes) to Rezone the Lands to Facilitate the Creation of Two Additional lots for the Construction of Single Detached Dwellings Eddy Chan, Director, Land Development, Delpark Homes was present regarding Report PSD-082-17, regarding an application by South Bowmanville Limited (Delpark Homes) to Rezone the Lands to Facilitate the Creation of Two Additional lots for the Construction of Single Detached Dwellings. Mr. Chan stated that he was present to answer any questions from the public or Members of Committee. 8.5 Jane McFarlane, Associate, Weston Consulting, Regarding Report PSD-082-17, regarding An Application by South Bowmanville Limited (Delpark Homes) to Rezone the Lands to Facilitate the Creation of Two Additional lots for the Construction of Single Detached Dwellings Jane McFarlane, Associate, Weston Consulting, was present regarding Report PSD- 082-17, regarding an application by South Bowmanville Limited (Delpark Homes) to Rezone the Lands to Facilitate the Creation of Two Additional lots for the Construction of Single Detached Dwellings. Ms. McFarlane stated that she would be able to answer any questions or comments regarding the removal of the black walnut tree and cedar hedge. She requested that Recommendation 4 of the Staff Report be removed as they have submitted the clearance letter to staff in regards to section 9.1 of the Staff Report. Ms. McFarlane explained that Tree #53, the black walnut, is recommended by the arborist to be removed as it is too close to construction. She mentioned that they discussed trying to retain the tree with staff however, it is too close to construction to put a dwelling on that property. Ms. McFarlane stated that there are four black walnut trees in good health that will be retained through the proposal. She also addressed the cedar hedge on the subject property and noted that, due to the grading and construction, it will not be kept. Planning and Development Committee Minutes November 13, 2017 - 5 - 8.3 Paul Jefferson, Regarding Report PSD-082-17, Regarding An Application by South Bowmanville Limited to rezone the lands to facilitate the creation of two additional lots for the construction of single detached dwellings Paul Jefferson, local resident, was present regarding Report PSD-082-17, regarding an application by South Bowmanville Limited to rezone the lands to facilitate the creation of two additional lots for the construction of single detached dwellings. Mr. Jefferson stated that he was disappointed with the communication from Delpark Homes. He expressed his concerns with the severed lots as it was first proposed to put two 40 foot lots on the property and now it will be a 37 foot lot and a 43 foot lot. Mr. Jefferson stated that, when he purchased his lot, he did not know that homes were going to be built beside him and that he thought it would stay existing residential. He mentioned that he paid a premium for his lot and that not all of the lots paid the same premium but agreed it was because of the size of lots. Mr. Jefferson is concerned with the comments from Delpark regarding a landscape voucher for tree planting as he was not aware of this and it was not in his purchase agreement. He also stated that many of the trees in Figure 4 of the Staff Report have been removed already. Mr. Jefferson stated that he would like clarification on the lot elevation and slop of the drainage. He would also like clarification on the position of the sidewalk on the inner side of Terry Cres. Recess Resolution #PD-203-17 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Cooke That the Committee recess for 10 minutes. Carried The meeting reconvened at 8:40 PM with Councillor Neal in the Chair. 9 Communications - Receive for Information 9.1 Memo from David Crome Regarding Designation of 2020 Lambs Road, Former Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 Resolution #PD-204-17 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper That Communication Item 9.1 be received for information. Carried 10 Communications – Direction There are no Communications for direction. Planning and Development Committee Minutes November 13, 2017 - 6 - 11 Presentation(s) 11.1 Faye Langmaid, Regarding PSD-080-17, the Designation of 2020 Lambs Road, Former Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 Faye Langmaid made a presentation regarding Report PSD-080-17, the designation of 2020 Lambs Road, Former Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30. Ms. Langmaid provided an overview of the reasons for the heritage designation under the Ontario Heritage Act for the six remaining buildings the property known commonly as either Camp 30 or the Boys Training School. She stated that, after the passage of the Official Plan in November 2016, which included this area as a Special Policy area, Council awarded the consulting contract to DTAH for the development of a park concept for the former campus along with the development of architectural guidelines for the surrounding development to the south, north and eventually the east of the site. Ms. Langmaid mentioned that, as part of the work DTAH has been doing, they have looked at the historical context to recommend the designation under the Ontario Heritage Act. She mentioned that DTAH have been providing ideas for how the buildings could be reused and integrated into an overall park concept. Ms. Langmaid stated that the recommendation before Committee is to begin the process of designation under the Ontario Heritage Act of the six buildings and surrounding landscape as shown by the salmon coloured area on Schedule B of the Report. 12 Planning Services Department Reports 12.1 PSD-081-17 Renaming of the North Portion of Port Darlington Road to East Shore Drive and of a Portion of East Beach Road to Port Darlington Road Resolution #PD-205-17 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Partner That Report PSD-081-17, regarding the renaming of the North Portion of Port Darlington Road to East Shore Drive and of a Portion of East Beach Road to Port Darlington Road, be referred to the Council meeting of November 20, 2017. Carried Planning and Development Committee Minutes November 13, 2017 - 7 - 12.2 PSD-082-17 An Application by South Bowmanville Limited to rezone the lands to facilitate the creation of two additional lots for the construction of single detached dwellings Resolution #PD-206-17 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Partner That Report PSD-082-17, An Application by South Bowmanville Limited to rezone the lands to facilitate the creation of two additional lots for the construction of single detached dwellings, be referred to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of December 4, 2017. Carried 12.3 PSD-083-17 Proposed Alteration to a Designated Heritage Property (The Walbridge House), 483 King Avenue East, Newcastle Resolution #PD-207-17 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo That Report PSD-083-17 be received; That permission be granted to construct a sunroom addition to the rear of the Walbridge House identified as 483 King Avenue East, Newcastle, in accordance with Section 33(4) of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter O.18; and That the Ontario Heritage Trust, the Clarington Heritage Committee, the property owner, and all interested parties listed in Report PSD-083-17 be advised of Council's decision. Carried 12.4 PSD-084-17 Request to Name a Street after Joe Roka Report PSD-084-17, regarding a request to name a street after Joe Roka, was considered earlier in the meeting during the delegation portion of the agenda. 12.5 PSD-085-17 Delegation by Mr. Stan Przysienzny Resolution #PD-208-17 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Mayor Foster That Report PSD-085-17, Delegation by Mr. Stan Przysienzny, be referred to the consideration of New Business Item 13.2. Carried Planning and Development Committee Minutes November 13, 2017 - 8 - 13 New Business – Consideration 13.1 Hamlet Sign for Cowanville Resolution #PD-209-17 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo That a sign be erected to recognize the Hamlet of Cowanville. Motion Withdrawn Resolution #PD-210-17 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo That staff be directed to erect a sign to recognize the Hamlet of Cowanville. Carried 13.2 Road Widening on Lambs Lane Resolution #PD-211-17 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner That staff be directed to meet with the applicants; and That staff report back to Council on November 20, 2017 with respect to amending the conditions of approval for the consent applications on the west side of Lambs Lane, north of Third Street for a road widening for severed and retained parcels on the west side of Lambs Lane. Carried 14 Unfinished Business 14.1 PSD-080-17 Designation of 2020 Lambs Road, Former Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 [Tabled from the October 23, 2017 Planning and Development Committee Meeting] Resolution #PD-212-17 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Cooke That Resolution #PD-195-17 regarding Report PSD-080-17, Regarding Designation of 2020 Lambs Road, Former Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30, be lifted from the table. Carried Planning and Development Committee Minutes November 13, 2017 - 9 - Council now had the following Resolution #PD-195-17 before them: That Report PSD-080-17 be received; That Council state its intention to designate the property including six buildings at 2020 Lambs Road under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the statement of significance (Attachment 1 of Report PSD-080-17); That the Clerk prepare the required Notice of Intention to Designate pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act; That, depending on the response to the Notice of Intention to Designate, the Clerk either prepare the necessary by-law or report back to Council on objections received and refer the designation to the Conservation Review Board; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-080-17 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Carried 15 Confidential Reports 15.1 Verbal Report Closed Session Resolution #PD-213-17 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Cooke That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing a potential Land Acquisition, a matter that deals with advice that is subject to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. Carried 15.2 Rise and Report The meeting resumed in open session at 9:35 PM with Councillor Neal in the Chair. Councillor Neal advised that one item was discussed in “closed” session in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and one resolution was passed to provide direction to staff.