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REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 26,2007
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2007
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. FORTHWITH RECOMMENDATIONS
(a) OPD-011-07 Emergency Replacement of Hampton Operations Hoist
(b) Delegation Kevin Anyan, Funding Assistance for Bowmanville's 150th
Anniversay
2. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) EGD-057-07 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for October 2007
(b) ESD-015-07 Monthly Response Report - October 2007
(c) CSD-019-07 Summary Report - World Record Walk - October 3,2007
3. APPLICATION TO AMEND THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING
BY-LAW AND FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO PERMIT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF 37 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING UNITS
APPLICANT: COURTICE HOMESTEAD LAND CORPORATION
THAT Report PSD-130-07 be received;
THAT the applications to amend the Clarington Official Plan & Zoning By-law
84-63, and to Draft Approve Plan of Subdivision S-C-2007-0002, be referred back
to staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report following
the receipt of the Environmental Impact Study Final Report and outstanding
agency comments; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-130-07 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET. BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
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4. REZONING TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF EIGHT SINGLE DETACHED
DWELLING UNITS ON 11.0 AND 12.0 METRE MINIMUM FRONTAGE LOTS
APPLICANT: ASPEN SPRINGS WEST LIMITED
THAT Report PSD-131-07 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by Aspen Springs West Limited to permit
eight single detached dwelling units be approved and that a by-law be passed by
Council to adopt the amendment as contained in Attachment 2 of Report PSD-
131-07;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-131-07 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Region of Durham Planning Department and a Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation (MPAC); and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-131-07 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
5. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING FOR LAND DIVISION
APPLICATION LD 006/2007
APPLICANT: ARNOT WOTTEN
THAT Report PSD-132-07 be received;
THAT the application submitted by Arnot Wotten to remove the "Holding (H)"
symbol be approved;
THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-132-07 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-132-07, any delegations and the
Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's
decision.
6. REPORT REGARDING APPEAL OF ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
APPLICATION ZBA2006-0021
APPLICANT: JAMES TOSSWILL
THAT Report PSD-133-07 be received;
THAT the Municipality not participate in the Ontario Municipal Board hearing on
the appeal of Zoning By-Law 2006-152, passed in response to a privately initiated
application by James Tosswill; and;
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-133-07 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
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7. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL
APPLICANT: MEARNS EAST DEVELOPMENTS INC.
DUNBURY MEADOWS - PHASE II
THAT Report PSD-134-07 be received;
THAT the request for Removal of Part Lot Control by Mearns East Developments
I nc. with respect to Lot 12 and Blocks 32 and 33 inclusive on Plan 40M-2202, be
approved and that the attached Part Lot Control By-Law, attached to Report
PSD-134-07, be passed pursuant to Section 50(7.1) of the Planning Act and a
copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-134-07 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
8. HIGHWAY 407 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - MUNICIPALITY OF
CLARINGTON COMMENTS ON THE ALTERNATIVE METHODS (ROUTE
SELECTION) REPORT
THAT Report PSD-135-07 be received;
THAT Report PSD-135-07 be approved as the Municipality of Clarington's
comments on the Highway 407 East Environmental Assessment Alternative
Methods Report (Final Draft), dated August 2007;
THAT the Ministry of Transportation be requested to establish a working group, to
include the area municipalities, the Region of Durham, and the Conservation
Authorities, to develop a comprehensive strategy for dealing with the remnant
parcels created by the 407 mainline and Links;
THAT the Ministry of Transportation be further advised that it is the position of the
Municipality of Clarington that grade separations should be constructed on all local
roads that would otherwise be truncated by the 407 main line and East Link;
THAT the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee, the Clarington
Agricultural Advisory Committee, and the Clarington Heritage Committee be
thanked for their input and assistance in preparing Report PSD-135-07;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-135-07 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Ministry of Transportation and TSH; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-135-07 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
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9. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
FOR THE MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 8, 2007
THAT Report PSD-136-07 be received;
THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made
on November 8,2007 for applications A2007-0055, A2007-0057, A2007-0059 and
A2007-0060 and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal
Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment; and
THAT Council does not concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment
made on November 17, 2006 for application A2007 -0058 and authorizes staff to
appeal the decision of the Committee of Adjustment to the Ontario Municipal
Board.
10. REGIONAL CYCLING PLAN STUDY
THAT Addendum to PSD-128-07, PSD-128-07 and the "Regional Cycling Plan
Study" be received;
THAT the Regional Cycling Plan be endorsed in principle as a basis for planning
only on the understanding that Clarington is making no financial commitment to
the implementation of the Study at this time and subject to the following revisions:
a) That the multi-use trails identified for the Ontario Hydro corridors
parallel to Holt Road and Concession Road 7 be deleted (2.4.4 of
Report PSD-128-07);
b) That the multi-use 3m paved trail comprising part of the Oak
Ridges Moraine Trail is an inappropriate design, an appropriate
non-paved design standard for the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail
should be considered a Regional responsibility (modification of
Section 2.5.2 of Report PSD-128-07);
c) That due to deteriorating edges on many roads, any signed
routes should be thoroughly reviewed prior to signs being
installed and that the Region of Durham indemnify the
Municipality of Clarington for any insurance claims (Section 2.5.3
of Report PSD-128-07);
d) That a multi-disciplinary committee, comprising representatives of
municipal and Regional Departments be established for
implementation (Section 2.5.4 of Report PSD-128-07); and
e) That the Region's role focus on planning, designing and co-
ordinating connections between municipalities, establishing
design standards, cost-sharing in municipal initiatives for urban
areas and taking the lead in designing and implementing cycling
initiatives in rural areas (Section 2.6.2 of Report PSD-128-08).
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That the Region of Durham be advised that the Municipality's priority is the
establishment of off-road multi-use trails in urban areas and along the waterfront
and there are limited Municipal funds to implement Clarington's existing priorities;
That the Regional Development Charges By-law be amended to include a line
item implementing the Regional Cycling Plan;
That Staff be authorized to work with the Region and Durham Region Area
Municipalities to establish a reasonable and fiscally responsible Regional Cycling
Implementation Plan that integrates with the existing and anticipated future cycling
and road facilities; and
That all interested parties listed in Addendum to Report PSD-128-07 and any
delegation be advised of Council's decision.
11. PROPOSAL TO CLOSE AND CONVEY A PORTION OF AN UNOPEN ROAD
ALLOWANCE SITUATED BETWEEN LOT 16 & 17, CONCESSION 10,
FORMER TOWNSHIP OF DARLINGTON
THAT Report EGD-058-07 be received;
THAT Council authorize the publication of a notice of application that the
Municipality intends to pass a by-law to close that part of the unopen road
allowance situated between Lots 16 & 17, Concession 10, Former Township of
Darlington, pursuant to section 34 of the Municipal Act and By-Law No. 95-22
(Attachment 1 to Report EGD-058-07);
THAT when Section 34 of the Municipal Act and By-Law No. 95-22 have been
complied with, Council pass a by-law and declare that portion of the road
allowance to be surplus;
THAT Subject to Council's consideration of any representations made at the public
meeting respecting the passing of by-laws authorizing the closure of the subject
lands as a public highway, declaring the subject lands to be surplus, and its
conveyance to the applicant, Council pass the necessary by-laws to implement
Report EGD-058-07;
THAT the applicant pay all legal, advertising, appraisal and land costs associated
with this transaction; and
THAT St. Mary's Cement Inc. be advised of Council's decision.
12. MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON'S APPLICATION TO THE YOUTH
FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES RECOGNITION PROGRAM
THAT Report CSD-017-07 be received; and
THAT Council endorse the application for the Municipality of Clarington, as
required, to be recognized as a Youth Friendly Community.
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13. CASH ACTIVITY - THIRD QUARTER OF 2007
THAT Report FND-023-07 be received;
That in accordance with provision of Chapter 25, Section 268 of the Municipal Act,
S.O. 2001, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the Municipality of Clarington
for the third quarter of the year 2007, as shown on the schedule attached to
Report FND-023-07; and
That part "A" of the expenditures for the third quarter of the year be confirmed.
14. MEETING INVESTIGATOR - CLOSED MEETINGS
THAT the Addendum to Report CLD-036-07 be received;
THAT Report CLD-036-07 be received;
THAT a by-law be forwarded to Council to appoint Local Authority Services Ltd.
(LAS) as the meeting investigator in accordance with section 239.1 of the
Municipal Act, 2001; and
THAT LAS be advised of Council's decision.