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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-20 MinutesCladwwn Planning and Development Committee Minutes February 20, 2018 If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Minutes of a meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Present Were: Councillor S. Cooke, Councillor J. Neal, Councillor W. Partner, Councillor C. Traill and Councillor W. Woo Regrets: Mayor Foster and Councillor R. Hooper Staff Present: D. Crome, 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 There were no new business items added to the Agenda. 3 Adopt the Agenda Resolution #PD -026-18 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Partner That the Agenda for the Planning and Development Committee meeting of February 20, 2018 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. - 1 - Clarftwn Planning and Development Committee Minutes February 20, 2018 6 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Resolution #PD -027-18 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning and Development Committee, held on January 29, 2018, be approved. Carried 7 Public Meetings 7.1 Application for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Applicant: Fourteen Estates Limited Report: PSD -016-18 Location: Ormiston Street, Hampton and Lands Northeast of Old Scugog Road and Ormiston Street Amanda Tapp, Planner, made a verbal and electronic presentation to the Committee regarding the application. Amanda Townson, local resident, spoke in opposition to the application. Ms.Townson is unclear what nitrate dilution is and what is happening on the proposed property. She is disappointed that her lifestyle is being affected. Shelley Wallace, local resident, spoke in opposition to the application. Ms. Wallace stated that Fourteen Estates removed trees from her property without notice. She explained that they cleared an area fifty feet wide and twenty-five feet deep. Ms. Wallace mentioned that she spoke to the Municipality of Clarington, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) and Fourteen Estates to replace the trees but they have not been replaced two years later. She is concerned with the future enforcement of the applicant's actions in regard to environmental aspects of the property and surround properties. John Dugwell, local resident, spoke in opposition to the application. Mr. Dugwell is concerned with the noise, dust and dirt from the proposed development. He mentioned that the initial site plan did not include the additional two lots and is concerned that the applicant will keep adding lots. Mr. Dugwell would like know what happens with the nitrates and how it will affect his well system. He stated that he has removed big rocks that could potentially damage residents' vehicles and property. Mr. Dugwell mentioned that, at the rate the builder is building the homes, only one house a year will be built over the next 15 years. He stated that the light pollution from the recently built houses is too bright. -2- Cladwwn Planning and Development Committee Minutes February 20, 2018 Don Dair, local resident, spoke in opposition to the application. Mr. Dair is concerned that the water table has already changed due to the construction and future construction will effect water run-off. He would like to know the effects of nitrate to the surrounding properties. Vesna Whalen, local resident, spoke in opposition to the application. Ms. Whalen is concerned with the run-off from the proposed houses and the affects they will have on the existing wells and septic tanks. She stated that the two additional lots are not necessary. Nicole Mastrangelo, local resident, spoke in opposition to the application. Ms. Mastrangelo is concerned about the nitrate and with the clear cutting of the trees. She stated that nitrates can help vegetation but it can also have a negative affect if there are too many nitrates. Ms. Mastrangelo explained that she would like the small town feel of Hampton to remain and the two additional properties are not needed. Carolyn Molinari, Planner, CM Planning, spoke on behalf of the applicant, Fourteen Estates Limited. Ms. Molinari stated that this was the first she has heard of most of the residents' concerns. She explained that she brought the business cards of the Site Manager for the residents with concerns. Ms. Molinari stated that the severance of the two properties was approved last summer and a condition was to have increased nitrate dilution. She mentioned that there will no development to the subject area and it will remain environmentally protected. 7.2 Application for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Applicant: Landmark -Newcastle Limited Report: PSD -017-18 Location: 403 and 415 Mill Street South, Newcastle Brandon Weiler, Planner, made a verbal and electronic presentation to the Committee regarding the application. Lonny Gibson, local resident, spoke in opposition to the application. Mr. Gibson stated that he is disappointed in the size of the proposed development on a lot less than one acre. He explained that the surrounding area is an established neighbourhood that is R1 and the development will be the first thing residents and visitors will see as they drive into Newcastle. Mr. Gibson is concerned with the disruption of the existing surrounding trees at the rear of his yard. He stated that the proposal indicates that trees on his property being removed. Mr. Gibson explained that the existing cedars along the side of the property are too far gone to salvage and would like to see a fence to keep his existing privacy. He stated that the proposed visitor parking is directly outside his bedroom window and runs adjacent to his side yard and deck with a minimal set back. Mr. Gibson is concerned with the bright lights, and car horns from locking and unlocking car doors, but more importantly, the car exhaust fumes. He stated that he would like to see the parking spots moved to another location. Mr. Gibson mentioned that the proposal does not illustrate where garbage will be stored. He would like any garbage to -3- Clarftwn Planning and Development Committee Minutes February 20, 2018 be stored away from the existing properties. Mr. Gibson explained that he is concerned with the re-routing of water on the development land. He stated that the area floods a large portion of his yard each year. Mr. Gibson is concerned with the proposed access into the development. He mentioned that it is a high traffic area and this development will only intensify the traffic. Mr. Gibson would to ensure that the appropriate safety measures are taken into account to address this issue. He expressed his concern regarding the development on the .95 acre property and that the development is not suitable in terms of size, shape or built form. Mr. Gibson stated that the proposed development is not compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood in terms of scale, mass, height, set -backs, shadowing and parking location. He explained that he is not against the development of this land or intensification, but shoehorning a development into a small piece of property at the entrance way of Newcastle Village is not maintaining the standard we should be protecting. Mr. Gibson stated that, if intensification needs to be met, then he suggested that a few semi-detached homes on the property would be more suitable. He would like a second public meeting if this proposal moves forward and urged the Committee to reject the application. Dorella Forget -Lancaster, local resident, spoke in opposition to the application. Ms. Forget -Lancaster displayed pictures, from her portable device, for the Committee. She stated that the property would be better suited for smaller density. Ms. Forget -Lancaster mentioned that this area has a lot of traffic and the proposed application will only increase the traffic. She explained that it is too much density on that corner. Ms. Forget - Lancaster stated that the building in the other areas of Newcastle should be finished before approving this application. Stuart McReynolds, local resident, spoke in opposition to the application. Mr. McReynolds chose Newcastle Village because of the small town feel. He stated that the mature area is what brought his family to the area. Mr. McReynolds explained that he did not envision 22 homes being built in that area. He stated that he wants this area to be a safe place for his family to grow. Mr. McReynolds is concerned with of quality of life, as well as concerns regarding noise, garbage, and traffic with the development of this land. He stated that this proposal discourages active and green transportation and it is not in compliance with the feel of Newcastle Village. Dennis Mackey, local resident, spoke in opposition to the application. Mr. Mackey stated that he concurred with the previous speakers. He explained that his property is six to ten inches higher than the subject property and Mill Street is 3' to 4' higher than the subject property. Mr. Mackey is concerned with the impact of the artesian well on the property. Clarftwn Planning and Development Committee Minutes February 20, 2018 Robin Solowka, local resident, spoke in opposition to the application. Ms. Solowka stated that one of Clarington's strategic plan's goals is to keep the small town feel and this application does not keep the small town feel. She explained that there are no other townhouse complexes like this, and it does not fit in this area. Ms. Solowka mentioned that she is not stifling community growth and added that bungalows would be better suited for the area. She stated that families will live there and it will add more people and traffic. Ms. Solowka explained that there is lots of growth in Newcastle and this is not good growth. Vesna Whalen, local resident, spoke in opposition to the application. Ms. Whalen stated that these units will not be entry level homes, and will cost close to $400,000. Suspend the Rules Resolution #PD -028-18 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Woo That the Rules of Procedure be suspended too allow Mr. Gibson to speak a second time. Motion Lost Jenny Gibson, local resident, spoke in opposition of the application. Ms. Gibson stated that there is a lot of development in Newcastle, including affordable houses. She explained that this development is not a reasonable solution and the area is too small to put 22 homes on this property. Mike Pettigrew, Biglieri Group Ltd., spoke on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Pettigrew addressed concerns from residents about garbage pickup. He stated that garbage pickup will be private internal pick up on the site. Mr. Pettigrew mentioned that the visitor parking and onsite parking meets the by-law requirement. He explained that storm water and flooding will be addressed through the development application process. Mr. Pettigrew stated that the price point for the homes would be between $350,000 and $400,000 but would be dependent on the market at the time. He defined what is considered affordable. Mr. Pettigrew explained that the ownership type would not be owned be one individual and rented out, it would be sold to individuals. He stated the Municipality of Clarington will review the site plan application through the application process. Mr. Pettigrew offered to answer questions from the Committee. -5- Clarftwn Planning and Development Committee Minutes February 20, 2018 7.3 Application for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Applicant: Bowmanville Lakebreeze East Village Ltd. Report: PSD -018-18 Location: 100 Bennett Road and 2675 South Service Road, Bowmanville In the interest of expediency, Councillor Neal asked whether there was anyone present to speak in opposition to or in support of the application. No one was present to speak in opposition to or in support of the application. As a result, the Planner did not make a presentation. Recess Resolution #PD -029-18 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Partner That the Committee recess for 10 minutes. Carried The meeting reconvened at 8:56 PM with Councillor Neal in the Chair. 8 Delegations No Delegations 9 Communications - Receive for Information There are no Communications to be received for information. 10 Communications— Direction There are no Communications for direction. 11 Presentation(s) No Presentations Clarftwn Planning and Development Committee Minutes February 20, 2018 12 Planning Services Department Reports 12.1 PSD -016-18 An Application by Fourteen Estates Limited to rezone a 0.48 ha parcel to restrict the use of lands for open space purposes to allow for nitrate dilution to permit an additional two residential lots in Hampton Resolution #PD -030-18 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Cooke That Report PSD -016-18 be received; That staff consider the public comments received in the further processing and preparation of a subsequent of the proposed application for Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA2017-0035); and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -016-18 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Motion withdrawn Paul Davis, Durham Region Health Department, spoke to Report PSD -016-18. Resolution #PD -031-18 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Cooke That Report PSD -016-18 be received; That staff consider the public comments received in the further processing and preparation of a subsequent of the proposed application for Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA2017-0035); and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -016-18 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried 12.2 PSD -017-18 An Application by Landmark -Newcastle Limited to Amend Zoning Bylaw 84-63 to Permit the Development of 22 Townhouse Units at 415 Mill Street South and 403 Robert Street East, Newcastle. Resolution #PD -032-18 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Cooke That Report PSD -017-18 be received; That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Landmark -Newcastle Limited continue to be processed and that a subsequent report be prepared; and -7- Clarftwn Planning and Development Committee Minutes February 20, 2018 That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -017-18 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried 12.3 PSD -018-18 An Application by Bowmanville Lakebreeze East Village Ltd. to Amend the R3-43 zone to Permit a 341 Unit Townhouse Development (Kaitlin) in Port Darlington Neighbourhood in Bowmanville Resolution #PD -033-18 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Traill That Report PSD -018-18 be received; That the proposed application for Rezoning ZBA 2017-0019 continue to be processed including the preparation of a subsequent report; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -018-18 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Motion lost Resolution #PD -034-18 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Cooke That Report PSD -018-18 be tabled to the Council meeting of February 26, 2018. Carried Resolution #PD -035-18 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Traill That Reports PSD -019-18 and PSD -020-18, be received on consent. Carried 12.4 PSD -019-18 Extension to Draft Approval for Two Draft Approved Plans of Subdivision by Smooth Run Developments (DG Group Inc.) and Brookfield Homes (Ontario) Ltd in Newcastle That Report PSD -019-18 be received; That the extension to Draft Approval for S -C 2005-003 be supported subject to the Conditions as contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD -019- 18; That the extension to Draft Approval for S -C 2005-004 be supported subject to the Conditions as contained in Attachment 3 to PSD -019-18; Clarftwn Planning and Development Committee Minutes February 20, 2018 That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD- 019-18 and Council's decision; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -019-18 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 12.5 PSD -020-18 An Application by 3D Cana Inc. for the Removal of Holding (H) Symbol at 685 Lake Road in Bowmanville to Permit the Development of a New Industrial Building That Report PSD -020-18 be received; That the application submitted by 3D Cana Inc. to remove the Holding (H) symbol be approved and that the By-law in Attachment 1 to Report PSD -020-18 be approved; That Council's decision and a copy of Report PSD -020-18 be forwarded to the Region of Durham and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -020-18 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried 13 New Business — Consideration There were no New Business Item to be considered under this Section of the Agenda. 14 Unfinished Business 15 Confidential Reports There were no Confidential Reports scheduled under this Section of the Agenda. 16 Adjournment Resolution #PD -036-18 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Cooke That the meeting adjourn at 9:42 PM. Chair Carried M Deputy Clerk