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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/08/2002 . . . , ' THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee April 8, 2002 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, April 8, 2002 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were Mayor J. Mutton Councillor D. MacArthur Councillor P. Pingle Councillor G. Robinson Councillor J. Rowe Councillor C. Trim Absent: Councillor J. Schell (due to illness) Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, M. Creighton Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Director of Operations, F. Horvath Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor Municipal Clerk, P. L. Barrie Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Robinson indicated that he would be stating a Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest with respect to Reports PSD-027-02 and PSD-028-02. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-161-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on March 25, 2002 be approved. "CARRIED" Mayor Mutton advised Members of Committee that Councillor Schell is now resting at home fOllowing his brief stay in the hospital. Members of the Committee observed a moment of silence in memory of Lorna Jackson, Mayor of the City of Vaughan, who passed away this past weekend. 301 , ' G.P. & A. Minutes . DELEGATIONS . PUBLIC MEETINGS . -2- April 8, 2002 Mayor Mutton advised that on Friday, April 5, 2002 the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced its approval of the Environmental Assessment Guidelines, The Scope of Project and Level of Assessment for Iter Project. This approval means that Iter Canada can continue with Environmental Assessment and licencing processes important to their bid to host the project. Mayor Mutton announced that the Beatrice Aeros, the Women's Hockey Team which Sommer West, a municipal resident plays for, recently won the NWHL, the Women's equivalent of the Stanley Cup. Members of Council extended congratulations to Sommer and her teammates. Councillor Rowe announced that this past weekend was the opening of the Visual Arts Centre "Connecting Threads" show which features quilters from across the Region. She presented to Mayor Mutton a plaque from the Friends of Second Marsh in recognition of financial support provided by the municipality to the Friends of Second Marsh. Councillor Trim announced that this past weekend, Ice Skating Carnivals were held in Newcastle and Orono, all of which were well attended. Councillor Rowe chaired this portion of the meeting. There were no delegations scheduled to appear at this 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) Rezoning Application Applicant: Sylvia Vanhaverbeke (b) Crooked Creek Golf Course Official Pian Amendment and Rezoning Applications (c) Application for Zoning By-law Amendment and Proposed Plan of Subdivision Applicant: Sylvan Estates Inc. and Bennett Developments Inc. The Clerk's Department sent public notice for the rezoning, official plan amendment and subdivision application(s) by first class mail on or before March 14,2002 to all property owners within 120 metres of the subject property in accordance to the latest municipal assessment record. Public notices were also posted on the properties in question. (a) Report PSD-024-02 - Rezoning Application - The purpose and effect is to rezone the rear portion of 88 Queen Street, to permit the lands to be severed and melded with the plan at 91-93 King Street (Hanc's) and used for additional parking area for a retail plaza. 302 , ' G.P. & A. Minutes - 3- April 8, 2002 PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D. . George Duncan Colbourne, 90 Queen Street, Bowmanville, L 1C 1M6 indicated that his only concern with the application is the jog shown in the fence line at the corner of his property. No one spoke in support of the application. Teresa Vanhaverbeke, Syvan Developments Limited, 20 Robert Street West, Unit A, Newcastle, L1B 1C6 addressed Committee on behalf of her mother Sylvia, the owner of the Plaza. She indicated that three sides of the property are presently zoned for commercial parking and a plan is now in place which allows for proper grading of the lot. Ms. Vanhaverbeke indicated her willingness to discuss Mr. Colbourne's concern with him to arrive at a mutually agreeable solution. (b) Report PSD-025-02 - Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Applications - The purpose and effect is to redesignate from "Green Space" and "Environmental Protection Area" to permit a 9 hole golf course and to rezone from "Agricultural (A)" and "Environmental Protection (EP)" to permit the 9 hole golf course, club house and maintenance buildings. . Libby Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtice, L 1 E 2M1 requested that Committee refer PSD-025-02 back to staff for further implementation of the studies. Ms. Racansky stated that she would like the owner's permission to enter onto the property on an annual basis in order to view and determine the effects the development has on the environment. She indicated her pleasure with the owner's willingness to address all issues which have arisen to date. Randy Fletcher, 2955 Taunton Road, R. R. #4, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3K5 stated his concern with the use of various fertilizers and pesticides on the property and the effect that they may have on the water quality and water level in the surrounding area. No one spoke in support of the application. Kevin Tunney, Tunney Planning Inc., 340 Byron Street South, Suite 200, Whitby, L 1 N 4PS addressed Committee on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Tunney indicated that this application has been in the works since 1995 and a myriad of studies has been completed. He quoted from section 11.5 of Report PSD-025-02 which indicate that ".. .technical studies identify that there will be no impact on adjacent wells...". Mr. Tunney stated that Mr. Fletcher's concerns will be addressed during the site plan approval stage. . (c) Report PSD-026-02 - Application for Zoning By-law Amendment and Proposed Plan of Subdivision - The purpose and effect is to permit the development of a 699-unit plan consisting of 153 single detached units; 220 semi-detached dwellings with 9 metre frontages; 78 on-street townhouse units, 38 block townhouse units, 210 apartment units, a 2.4 ha public elementary school site, a proposed 1 .5 ha park block, two blocks totaling 1.4 ha for storm water management and a total of 9.5 ha of open space blocks. 303 G.P. & A. Minutes -4 - April 8, 2002 . PUBLIC MEETING CONT'D. Don Wilkinson, 205.165 Cobourne Avenue, Richmond Hill, L4C 2K2, the owner of property located at 2728 South Service Road, made use of a slide presentation to orient Members of Committee with the area which is subject to the rezoning application. He stated that the property is unique and has numerous dangerous areas because of the risk involved with the bluff area. Mr. Wilkinson indicated that approval of this application would be in contravention of Provincial Policy which is set out to protect areas such as this and to keep people away from the risks involved in these areas. His concerns include: . The railway is one of the busiest rail corridors in Canada . High volume of traffic on Highway 401 . Emergency vehicles unable to access the area . Cliffs eroding at a rate of one foot per year . Protection of the children in the area of the bluffs . Cost of infrastructure Mr. Wilkinson indicated that it is Committee's moral and legal responsibility not to expose residents to the dangers inherent with this development. . James Stuart, 76 East Beach Road, R. R. #2, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3K3 concurred with the comments of Mr. Wilkinson and stated that the subject properly is not suitable for the recreational needs of this amount of population. He highlighted concerns with the fact that the sand on the beach is not suitable for walking, the amount of seaweed covering the beach every summer, the height of the cliffs and the erosion. The opportunities for responsive safe recreational facilities do not exist in this area and Mr. Stuart requested that Committee not approve the development until such time as they do. Brad Savage, 79 East Beach Road, Group 1, Box 20, R. R. #2, Bowmanville, L 1C 3K3 submitted a petition signed by 42 area residents who strongly oppose the rezoning application. Mr. Savage highlighted the cost of road upgrades in bringing the roads leading to the development up to standard. He indicated that the East Beach road alignments cut through two present homes and government owned land. Mr. Savage read into the record a note from Lynn Dennis, President, Port Darlington Community Association Inc. wherein the Association requests that a public meeting be held in the evening to better inform the entire community of the proposed changes to the zoning and subdivision plan in their area. The Association shares the concerns of the residents on East Beach Road and looks forward to further discussion with the municipality. Kevin Taylor, 110 East Beach Road, R. R. #2, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3K3 concurred with the concerns of the earlier speakers and questioned the effects of the development on area wells and traffic. He indicated that this area will not be able to support the influx of traffic which will be realized from this development. . 304 G.P. & A. Minutes - 5 - April 8, 2002 . PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D. Heather Davis, 76 East Beach Road, R. R. #2, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3K3 raised a number of concerns related to: . High density of the housing . Difficult access/egress routes . Cost of and ability to provide adequate infrastructure . Assurance of public safety . Environmental Protection . Long Term Viability of the plan if implemented Ms. Davis submitted a series of questions which she requested a response to. Tom Cauchon, 50 East Beach Road, R. R. #2, Bowmanville, L1C 3K3 indicated that his home will be destroyed by the road should this development be approved. He is concerned with the due diligence on behalf of the municipality as his house is not shown on the map displayed. He questioned where children will be allowed to play in this development and indicated concurrence with the earlier speakers. . Philip Nixon, 2736 South Service Road, P.O. Box 314, Bowmanville, L 1C 3L 1 indicated that neither he nor the residents of 120 Port Darlington Road received notification of the public meeting and commented that perhaps more people would be in attendance had this notification been received. Anneke Kroon, 2745 South Service Road, GD, Bowmanville, L 1C 3K1 advised that she just received notification of the public meeting on Thursday, April 4, 2002 and that some of her neighbours did not receive notification by mail. Ellice Dryer, 61 Lonsdale Road, Toronto, M4V 1W4, the owner of 2738 South Service Road, indicated her objection to the development as it threatens the environment of the area. The ecological system with its many varieties of birds, insects and butterfies is a jewel in the municipality. No one spoke in support of the application. Mary Rycroft, Sernas & Associates, 110 Scotia Court, Unit 41, Whitby, L 1 N 8Y7 indicated that this properly is designated in the Official Plan for residential development and its supporting uses. She therefore believes that the plan complies with the Official Plan. She stated that the plan has been prepared in accordance with the Secondary Plan, however, the population is not as high as is allowed in that plan. All traffic reports conclude that minor improvements to the road system can support the development and a vibration/noise report is required for the CN Rail. . 305 G.P. & A. Minutes - 6- April 8, 2002 . PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Rezoning Application Applicant: Sylvia Vanhaverbeke Crooked Creek Golf Course Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning Appl. . . Resolution #GPA-162-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report PSD-024-02 be received; THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the former Town of Newcastle, submitted on behalf of Sylvia Vanhaverbeke be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report fOllowing the receipt of the outstanding agency comments; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-024-02 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-163-02 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report PSD-025-02 be received; THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham be advised that the Municipality of Clarington recommends the approval of the Regional Official Plan Amendment application (ROPA 95-006), as submitted and revised by Tunney Planning on behalf of Crooked Creek Golf Course Inc. to permit the development of a 9 hole golf course, club house and maintenance buildings; THAT Amendment No. 26 to the Clarington Official Plan detailed in Attachment 7 to Report PSD-025-02 to permit the development of a 9 hole golf course be adopted and the necessary By-law be passed and that Amendment No. 26 come into force and effect the date the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing approves the necessary amendment to the Durham Region Official Plan amendment in support of ROPA 95-006; THAT the application for rezoning (DEV 94-061) be referred back to staff until such time as the following conditions have been satisfied; a) The general form and content of the Site Plan development agreement is agreed to and includes; The conditions to implement the turf management report; The conditions to implement the hydrogeological report; The conditions to implement the EIS report as consolidated by Niblett and Associates; b) The applicanVowner agrees to conduct at least a 3 year post construction monitoring program; and c) Arrangements are made for the transfer of the provincially significant ANSI lands to CLOC as part of the Stephen's Gulch Conservation Area; 306 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes -7 - April 8, 2002 PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Application for Zoning By-law Amendment Sylvan Estates Inc. THAT Durham Region and Durham Region Planning Department be sent a copy of Report PSD-025-02 and all attachments; and THAT Durham Region Planning Department and all interested parties listed in Report PSD-025-02 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-164-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Mayor Mutton THAT Report PSD-026-02 be received; THAT the application for a zoning by-law amendment, submitted by Sylvan Estates Inc. and Bennett Developments Inc. be referred back to staff for further processing subsequent to receipt of an application to amend the Clarington Official Plan and upon receipt of all outstanding comments; THAT the application for a proposed draft plan of subdivision, submitted by Sylvan Estates Inc. and Bennett Developments Inc. be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report upon receipt of all outstanding comments; and THAT the Durham Region Planning Department, and all interested parties listed in Report PSD-026-02 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-165-02 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Committee recess for ten minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 11 :10 a.m. Councillor Robinson stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Report PSD-027 -02; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Robinson indicated that his wife is employed by Acres & Associated Environmental Limited who provided comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment Guidelines. 307 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 8- April 8, 2002 PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Draft Environmental Assessment Guidelines Draft Scope of the Environmental Port Granby Monitoring the Decisions of the Committee of Adjustment Meeting of March 21, 2002 Resolution #GPA-166-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report PSD-027-02 be received; THAT Report PSD-027-02 be approved as the comments of the Municipality of Clarington on the document entitled "Draft Environmental Assessment Guidelines (Scope of Project & Assessment): Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Construction and Operation of the Darlington Used Fuel Dry Storage Facility in Clarington, Ontario," dated February 15, 2002; THAT a copy of Report PSD-027 -02 and Council's resolution be forwarded to the Canadian Nuciear Safety Commission (CNSC); and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PSD-027 -02 be advised of Council's decision, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Councillor Robinson stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Report PSD-028-02; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Robinson indicated that he resides within the immediate area which is the subject of the report. Resolution #GPA-167-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report PSD-028-02 be received; THAT Report PSD-028-02 be approved as the comments of the Municipality of Clarington on the document entitled "Draft Scope of the Environmental Assessment for the Port Granby Long-Term Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Project," dated February 20, 2002; THAT a copy of Report PSD-028-02 and Council's resolution be forwarded to Natural Resources Canada; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-028-02 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-168-02 Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report PSD-029-02 be received; and THAT Council concurs with decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on March 21, 2002 for applications A2002/002, A2002/011, A2002/014, and A2002/015 and that staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment. 308 "CARRIED" . . . G.P. & A. Minutes - 9- April 8, 2002 ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. Mayor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT CL2002-4, One (1) Class 7 Motor Grader Resolution #GPA-169-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report COD-018-02 be received; THAT Champion Road Machinery Sales, Brampton, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $218,615.00 (including taxes and trade-in), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2002-4, be awarded the contract to supply One (1) Class 7 Motor Grader, as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Operations Department; and THAT the funds be provided from the 2002 Operations Equipment Reserve Account #2900-00010-0000. "CARRIED" FINANCE DEPARTMENT There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. 309 . . . G.P. & A. Minutes -10 - April 8, 2002 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S DEPARTMENT Canadian Assoc. of Nuclear Host Community UNFINISHED BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Resolution #GPA-170-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report ADM-04-02 be received; and THAT the Municipality of Clarington's membership in the Association of Nuclear Host Communities be approved and further that the Mayor and the CAO be authorized to represent the Municipality and to participate in all actions and activities of the Association as deemed necessary. "CARRIED" There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. Mayor Mutton advised Committee that staff have commenced the spring cleanup as of 7:00 a.m. today. Councillor Trim advised Committee that the issue of a Regional Smoking By-law was addressed at the Regional Health and Social Services Committee Meeting April 4, 2002. Public Meetings will be held in June in each of the area municipalities. Resolution #GPA-171-02 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the meeting adjourn at 11 :30 a.m. "CARRIED" vP ~ MAYO' ~r~~b7' 310