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March 12, 2018
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Minutes of a meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on Monday,
March 12, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers.
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster, Councillor S. Cooke, Councillor R. Hooper,
Councillor J. Neal, Councillor C. Traill, Councillor W. Woo
Regrets: Councillor W. Partner
Staff Present: A. Allison, D. Crome, R. Maciver, C. Pellarin, K. Richardson,
A. Greentree, 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 -037-18
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the Agenda for the Planning and Development Committee meeting of
March 12, 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.
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6 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution #PD -038-18
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning and Development Committee,
held on February 20, 2018, be approved.
Carried
7 Public Meetings
7.1 Application for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Applicant: Highcastle Homes and Akero Developments Inc.
Report: PSD -022-18
Location: North of Concession Road 3, East side of Middle Road, in the
Northglen Neighbourhood of Bowmanville
Cynthia Strike, Principal Planner, made a verbal and electronic presentation to the
Committee regarding the application.
No one was present to speak in opposition to or in support of the application.
7.2 Application for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Applicant: Fifty Five Clarington Ltd. & Modo Bowmanville Towns Ltd.
Report: PSD -023-18
Location: 51 & 55 Clarington Boulevard, Bowmanville
Anne Taylor -Scott, Senior Planner, made a verbal and electronic presentation to the
Committee regarding the application.
Henry Wildeboer, local resident, spoke in opposition to the application. Mr. Wildeboer
advised the Committee that he is concerned the development will cause overcrowding.
He asked that the Committee think of the bigger picture and longer term. Mr. Wildeboer
explained that he would like to see more parking spaces and parks in the area. He
stated that he is concerned that the development will cause an increase in traffic. Mr.
Wildeboer would like an effective plan to be produced for this area and for the
Committee to rethink the high density application.
Gina Stewart, local resident, spoke in opposition to the application. Ms. Stewart stated
that she is not concerned with the density of the application, but rather with the parking.
Ms. Stewart would like to know if there is service parking in the area in addition to the
underground parking. She stated that she is concerned with the flow of traffic in the area
and encouraged round -a -bouts.
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Laura Labine, local resident, spoke in opposition to the application. Ms. Labine stated
that she is concerned with the density of the proposed buildings. She noted that twelve
storey buildings are too high for the area. Ms. Labine stated that six storey buildings
would be high enough. She concluded by advising the Committee that the twelve storey
buildings would be an eye sore.
Enzo Bertucci, Director of Land Development, Kaitlin Corporation was present on behalf
of the applicant. Mr. Bertucci stated that he agrees with the Planning staff's comments.
He noted that the proposed six storey buildings meets the zoning requirements for the
area. Mr. Bertucci explained that the revised density of twelve storeys is consistent with
the Provincial Growth Plan and Clarington's Official Plan. He stated that the buildings
will have an underground parking garage as well as on grade and on-site visitor parking.
Mr. Bertucci explained that a traffic study has been prepared and all reports will be
reviewed through the application process.
8 Delegations
8.1 Emma West, Planner, Bousfields Inc., Regarding Report PSD -024-18, An
Application by MODO Bowmanville Towns Ltd for a rezoning to permit a 103
townhouses in the Bowmanville West Urban Centre
Emma West, Planner, Bousfields Inc., was present regarding Report PSD -024-18, An
Application by MODO Bowmanville Towns Ltd for a rezoning to permit a 103 townhouses
in the Bowmanville West Urban Centre. Ms. West stated that the application for a zoning
by-law amendment and plan of subdivision was submitted in May 2016. She requested
that the Committee approve the Zoning By-law amendment for the proposed application.
Ms. West stated that the application is consistent with the Provincial Policy, the
Provincial Growth Plan, the Durham Region Official Plan and the Clarington Official Plan.
She explained that a public information centre meeting was held in May 2016, a public
meeting was held on June 6, 2016, and another public meeting was held on
March 13, 2017. Ms. West highlighted key points in support of the application. She
explained that the plan of subdivision in this area was approved for medium density,
which permits 60 units per hectare. Ms. West stated that the proposed application is for
43 units per hectare. She noted that the proposed townhouses provide a transition of
height and build form type between the low density residential that exists and the
proposed high density to the east at 51 and 55 Clarington Boulevard. Ms. West
explained that the Growth Plan was updated in 2017, and that there is no defined
direction for major transit station areas and their boundaries. She stated that it is
important to look at the secondary plan and the buildings in the surrounding area.
Ms. West explained that a complete and compact community provides for a variety of
buildings. She stated that the application is good planning for the Municipality of
Clarington. The applicant confirmed that reservations have been received for the
proposed townhouse units.
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Recess
Resolution #PD -039-18
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Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Foster
That the Committee recess for 5 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 8:15 PM with Councillor Neal in the Chair.
9 Communications - Receive for Information
There are no Communications to be received for information.
10 Communications — Direction
10.1 Beth Kelly, President, Valiant Rental Properties Limited - Regarding Report
PSD -023-18 A Revised Application by Fifty Five Clarington Ltd. & Modo
Bowmanville Towns Ltd. (Kaitlin) to rezone lands to permit two 12 -storey
apartment buildings containing 434 dwelling units at 51 & 55 Clarington
Boulevard, Bowmanville
Resolution #PD -040-18
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Communication Item 10.1 from Beth Kelly, President, Valiant Rental Properties
Limited, Regarding Report PSD -023-18, A Revised Application by Fifty Five Clarington
Ltd. & Modo Bowmanville Towns Ltd. (Kaitlin) to rezone lands to permit two 12 -storey
apartment buildings containing 434 dwelling units at 51 & 55 Clarington Boulevard,
Bowmanville, be referred to the Director of Planning Services to be considered as part of
the application review process.
Carried
Councillor Hooper returned to the meeting at 8:17 PM.
11 Presentation(s)
No Presentations
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12 Planning Services Department Reports
12.1 PSD -022-18 An Application by Akero Developments Inc. to amend Draft
Approval to add one new lot and change various zone regulations within
Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision S -C 2007-0005 in the Northglen
Neighbourhood, Bowmanville
Resolution #PD -041-18
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report PSD -022-18 be received;
That the proposed applications for an amendment to Draft Approval and Rezoning ZBA
2017-0024 continue to be processed including the preparation of a subsequent report;
and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -022-18 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Carried
12.2 PSD -023-18 A Revised Application by Fifty Five Clarington Ltd. & Modo
Bowmanville Towns Ltd. (Kaitlin) to rezone lands to permit two 12 -storey
apartment buildings containing 434 dwelling units at 51 & 55 Clarington
Boulevard, Bowmanville
Resolution #PD -042-18
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Mayor Foster
That Report PSD -023-18 be received;
That the revised application for Rezoning ZBA 2017-0003 continue to be processed
including the preparation of a subsequent report; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -023-18 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Carried
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12.3 PSD -024-18 An Application by MODO Bowmanville Towns Ltd for a
rezoning to permit 103 townhouses in the Bowmanville West Urban Centre
Resolution #PD -043-18
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report PSD -024-18 be received;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZBA 2016-0010) by MODO
Bowmanville Towns Ltd. (Kaitlin Corporation) for 103 townhouses on lands south of the
future extension of Clarington Boulevard be denied;
That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD -024-18
and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -024-18 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Carried on the following recorded vote:
Council Member
Yes
No
Declaration of
Interest
Absent
Councillor Neal
X
Councillor Partner
X
Councillor Traill
X
Councillor Woo
X
Councillor Cooke
X
Councillor Hooper
X
Mayor Foster
X
12.4 PSD -025-18 Applications by WED Investments Ltd., Devon Daniell, MODO
Bowmanville Towns Ltd. for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning to
permit a Townhouse development in at 1569 and 1599 Green Road,
Bowmanville
Resolution #PD -044-18
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report PSD -025-18 be received;
That the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision (S -C-2017-0009) submitted by WED
Investments Limited be supported subject to conditions as generally contained in
Attachment 1 to Report PSD -025-18;
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That the Zoning By-law Amendment application (ZBA 2016-0010) submitted by WED
Investments Limited, Devon Daniell and MODO Bowmanville Towns Ltd. be approved as
contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD -025-18;
That notwithstanding Section 45(1.3) of the Planning Act, Council permits the submission
of minor variances application to the Committee of Adjustment for units requiring specific
setback relief from the R3-52 Zone within the subject lands;
That, once the three blocks identified in Figure 1 are consolidated into one parcel and all
conditions contained in the Official Plan with respect to the removal of the (H) Holding
Symbol are satisfied, the By-law authorizing the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be
approved;
That no further public meeting is required for future application for Common Elements
Condominium;
That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD -025-18
and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -025-18 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
14.1 LGL -002-18 Proposed Settlement of OMB Appeals - Courtice High Street
Inc. [Tabled from the February 26, 2018 Council Meeting]
Closed Session
Resolution #PD -045-18
Moved by Councillor Traill, 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 matter that deals with:
x litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals,
affecting the municipality or local board; and
x advice that is subject to solicitor -client privilege, including communications
necessary for that purpose.
Carried
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Rise and Report
The meeting resumed in open session at 9:00 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 on a
procedural matter.
Resolution #PD -046-18
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Mayor Foster
That Confidential Report LGL -002-18 be received;
That Council instruct the Municipal Solicitor to consent to the proposed settlement of the
Ontario Municipal Board appeal of Zoning By-law 2017-083 on the terms described in
this Report;
That, notwithstanding subsection 45(1.3) of the Planning Act, Council herby permits High
Street Courtice Inc. to apply for minor variances to specific zoning setback provisions for
the townhouse units otherwise permitted by the zoning by-law;
That by granting permission to High Street Courtice Inc. to apply for the minor variances,
Council is in no way expressing an opinion regarding the planning merits of the
application or any related application; and
That the confidentiality of Report LGL -002-18 be waived by Council, and the report made
available to the public.
Carried as Amended
(See following motions)
Mayor Foster chaired this portion of the Agenda.
Resolution #PD -047-18
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the foregoing Resolution #PD -046-18 be divided to consider paragraph 5 separately
from paragraphs 1-4.
Motion withdrawn
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Resolution #PD -048-18
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the foregoing Resolution #PD -046-18 be amended by adding the following:
That future Lane Z be a right only exit.
Carried
Later in the Meeting
(See following motions)
Suspend the Rules
Resolution #PD -049-18
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak to
the matter of the foregoing Resolution #PD -048-18 a second time.
Carried
The foregoing Resolution #PD -048-18 was then put to a vote and carried on the
following recorded vote:
Council Member
Yes
No
Declaration of
Interest
Absent
Councillor Neal
X
Councillor Partner
X
Councillor Traill
X
X
Councillor Woo
X
Councillor Cooke
X
Councillor Hooper
X
Mayor Foster
X
The foregoing Resolution #PD -047-18 was then put to a vote and carried as amended on
the following recorded vote:
Council Member
Yes
No
Declaration of
Interest
Absent
Councillor Neal
X
Councillor Partner
X
Councillor Traill
X
Councillor Woo
X
Councillor Cooke
X
Councillor Hooper
X
Mayor Foster
X
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15 Confidential Reports
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There were no Confidential Reports scheduled under this Section of the Agenda.
16 Adjournment
Resolution #PD -050-18
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the meeting adjourn at 9:20 PM.
Chair
Carried
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