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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/20/2004 . THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: . September 20. 2004 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, September 20,2004 at 9:30 a.m.. in the Council Chambers. Mayor J. Mutton Councillor A. Foster Councillor D. MacArthur Councillor P. Pingle Councillor G. Robinson Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Chief Administrative Officer. F. Wu Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Planning Services. D. Crome Planner, R. Holy (until 9:40 a.m.) Director of Operations, F. Horvath Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor Divisional Fire Chief, G. Weir Planner. T. Will (until 9:40 a.m.) Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Stanley Clerk II, C. Doiron Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES . Resolution #GPA-373-04 Moved by Councillor Trim. seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on September 7.2004, be approved. "CARRIED" 'ill 1 G.P. & A. Minutes . DELEGATIONS PUBLIC MEETINGS . . - 2 - September 20. 2004 (a) Paul Lenardon & Viveca Rupa, 22 Brock Street East, Uxbridge L9L 1 P1 - regarding Report PSD-115-04 was called but was not present (b) Yvonne Gilkes, 45 North Street, Newcastle, L 1 B 1 H7 - regarding Report PSD-115-04 was called but was not present (c) Sheila Pethick, 68 North Street, Newcastle, L 1 B 1 H7 - regarding Report PSD-115-04 was called but was not present (d) Stephen Craig, 37 North Street. Newcastle. L 1 B 1 H7 - regarding Report PSD-115-04 was called but was not present Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting. Pursuant to the Planning Act, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington, through its General Purpose and Administration Committee, is holding a Public Meeting for the following applications: (a) Application to Amend the Zoning By-law Applicant: Penwest Development Corporation Limited Report PSD-109-04 (b) Application to Permit Retail and Offices Uses Applicant: 1287561 Ontario Limited Report PSD.11 0-04 (c) Application to Amend the Clarington Official Plan. Zoning By-law and for a Draft Plan of Subdivision Applicant: WED Investment Ltd. Report PSD-111-04 Tracy Will, Planner. provided a verbal report pertaining to Report PSD-109-04. (a) The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Penwest Development Corporation Limited would permit the development of 6 semi-detatched and linked dwellings with a maximum lot coverage 3u2- G.P. & A. Minutes . . . - 3 - September 20, 2004 Somer Rumm, 301 lntermodal Dr. Unit H3, Brampton, L6T 5K1, the applicant, has been developing houses for 10- 12 years. He builds bungalow style homes to accommodate empty nesters and senior citizens. The market seems to be main floor living space. He is asking for a 10 -15% more coverage than what he was approved for. Richard Holy, Planner provided a verbal report pertaining to Report PSD-110-04. (b) The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Truestone Project managers Limited would permit 2336 m2 of retail and office floor area. No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application. The applicant was present but did not wish to speak. David Crome, Director of Planning Services provide a verbal report pertaining to Report PSD-111-04 (c) The proposed Official Plan Amendment by WED Investments Ltd., would relocate the Medium Density site to the north side of Aspen Springs Drive and relocate the public elementary school site and neighbourhood park site to the south side of Aspen Springs Drive. The proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law would permit the development of 390 residential units a park block and public elementary school block. Ann Fennell, 95 Padfield Dr., Bowmanville, L 1 C 5H6. spoke in opposition to this application. She fell in love with the community areas within Bowmanville and chose this area to bring up her family. She would not like the small cluster of land to be developed she and her neighbours chose this area in which to reside because of the wildlife area and the spectacular views. When she and her neighbours purchased their property they were told that the land would remain as parkland. She feels that if the condominium was to be built then this would increase the amount of traffic and would destroy the buffer that the wooded area provides for the railway tracks. She provided a petition of approximately 100 signatures requesting denial of the application. ., . '.I JU.:J .- . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 4 - September 20. 2004 Steve Flewelling, 99 Padfield Dr., Bowmanville, L 1C 5H6, spoke in opposition to this application. When he purchased his home he was made to sign a noise abatement form due to the noise of the train tracks which he agreed to, however he feels that if the condominium is erected. this would increase the amount of noise from the tracks. It would also destroy the aesthetically pleasing view. Doug Wilson, Kawartha Pine Ridge Public School Board, 1994 Fisher Dr., Peterborough, K9J 7A1, spoke in support to this application. He is in favour of the relocation of the elementary school because it will improve the grading and provide better access for school busses. Kelvin Whalen, The Kaitlin Group Ltd. (WED Investments) 1029 MacNicoll Ave.,Scarborough, M1W 3W6 was present to answer questions and concur with the recommendations to the application. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Proposed Zoning Resolution #GPA-374-04 By-law Amendment Moved by Councillor Pingle. seconded by Councillor Trim Penwest Dev. Corp. Ltd. THAT Report PSD-109-04 be received: Rezoning Application to Permit Retail and Office Use THAT the application submitted by Penwest Development Corporation Limited be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a further report following the receipt of all outstanding agency comments; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PSD-1 09-04 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-375-04 Moved by Councillor MacArthur. seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report PSD-11 0-04 be received; THAT the application submitted by 1287561 Ontario Limited be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a further report following the receipt of all outstanding agency comments; and JU4 .~ . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 5- September 20, 2004 THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-11 0-04 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Proposed OPA Resolution #GPA-376-04 WED Investments Ltd. Moved by Councillor Pingle. seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PSD-111-04 be received: THAT the application for proposed Official Plan Amendment, COPA 2004-004, Plan of Subdivision 18T-90051 and Rezoning, submitted by WED Investments Ltd. be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-111-04 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Removal of Resolution #GPA-377-04 Holding Velma & William Moved by Councillor MacArthur. seconded by Councillor Robinson Griffin Application Removal of Holding Symbol And Removal Of Part Lot Control THAT Report PSD-112-04 be received: THAT the application submitted on behalf of Velma and William Griffin to remove the Holding (H) symbol be approved and that the By-law attached to Report PSD-112-04 to remove the Holding (H) symbol be passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-112-04 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-378-04 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report PSD-113-04 be received: THAT the application submitted by Mearns East Developments Inc. to remove the Holding (H) symbol be approved and that the By-law attached to Report PSD-113-04 to remove the Holding (H) symbol be passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham; ;) lJ 5 " GP. & A. Minutes . Rezoning Application to Permit Commercial Uses with Reduced Parking & Load Standards . - 6 - September 20. 2004 THAT the request for removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Lots 1 to 12. 21 to 24 and Blocks 29 to 36 inclusive. on Plan 40M-2202 be approved and that the Part Lot Control By-law attached to Report PSD-113-04 be passed pursuant to Section 50 (7.1) of the Planning Act; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-113-04 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Report PSD-114-04 was withdrawn from the agenda. Resolution #GPA-379-04 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report PSD-115-04 be received; THAT the rezoning application submitted by Viveca Rupa be approved and that the proposed Zoning By-law contained in Attachment 3 to Report PSD-115-04 be passed; THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-115-04 and Council's decision; and. THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-115-04 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Councillor MacArthur chaired this portion of the meeting. ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Request for the Resolution #GPA-380-04 Installation of a Barrier Structure Moved by Councillor Schell. seconded by Councillor Trim . THAT Report EGD-44-04 be received; THAT the Municipality of Clarington refer the request for a barricade on Boundary Road in Burketon and the issue of off-road vehicles and ATVs to the Regional sub-committee of the East Cross Forest Task Force for further consideration; and THAT interested parties be notified of Council's decision. "CARRIED" ;luti G.P. & A. Minutes . Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity August, 2004 Concession St. W., Traffic And Parking Concerns . - 7 - September 20, 2004 Resolution #GPA-381-04 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report EGD-45-04 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-382-04 Moved by Mayor Mutton. seconded by Councillor Schell. THAT Report EGD-46-04 be received; THAT the request for an additional all-way stop on Concession Street West at Beech Avenue intersection be approved and that the request for an additional all-way stop on Concession Street West at Centre Street intersection be denied; THAT traffic by-law 91-58 be amended to provide a general provision for parking restrictions which would. when deemed necessary by the Director of Engineering Services, be implemented near any form of traffic calming device in Clarington; THAT the proposed By-law attached to report EGD-46-04 be approved; THAT the interested parties listed within Report EGD-46-04 be provided with a copy of Report EGD-46-04 and Council's decision. "CARRIED" OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda Councillor Ping Ie chaired this portion of the meeting. EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Monthly Response Report June - September 2004 . Resolution #GPA-383-04 Moved by Councillor Schell. seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report ESD-012-04 be received for information. "CARRIED" JU7 G.P. & A. Minutes - 8- September 20, 2004 . COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT Request for Proposal RFP2004-7 Resolution #GPA-384-04 Moved by Councillor Robinson. seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report COD-047-04 be received; . THAT Henderson Recreation Equipment Limited, Simcoe, Ontario. with a total bid amount of $119,461.42 (excluding G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Request for Proposal RFP2004-7, be awarded the contract for the Supply and Installation of Playground Equipment; and THAT the funds expended be provided from the 2004 Operations Capital Account #11 0-36-325-83644-7401. "CARRIED" FINANCE DEPARTMENT Cash Activity Report Resolution #GPA-385-04 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report FND-019-04 be received; THAT in accordance with provision of Chapter 25, Section 286 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001. the Treasurer reports the cash position of the Municipality of Clarington for the second quarter of the year 2004, as shown on the schedule attached to Report FND-019-04; and THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the second quarter of the year be confirmed. . "CARRIED" Juti G.P. & A. Minutes . Annual Leasing Report - 2003 - 9 - September 20, 2004 Resolution #GPA-386-04 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report FND-020-04 be received for information. "CARRIED" CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS . ADJOURNMENT . Councillor MacArthur congratulated Mary Tilcock and the Terry Fox team for a record setting event which was a great success. Councillor Trim received an email from the residents of the Port of Newcastle. they have seen between 30 to 40 Cormorants living on a tree and destroying vegetation. The Committee requested staff to contact the Ministry of Natural Resources. Resolution #GPA-387-04 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:20 p.m. "CARRIED" C1f-~ MAYOR ERK JU9