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Report to Council
Report to Council Meeting of May 21, 2019
Subject: Planning & Development Committee Meeting of Monday, May 13, 2019
Recommendations:
• Jennifer Savini, Templeman LLP, regarding Growth Plan Proposed
Transition Regulation- OPA 107
Carolyn Molinari, CM Planning Inc., regarding Growth Plan Proposed
Transition Regulation- OPA 107
That Staff make written submission with respect to OPA 107 to the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing to request that the transition regulation for the
Growth Plan 2019, and the Greenbelt Plan be reviewed and amended to
accommodate minor rounding out in the hamlets in appropriate circumstances.
2• Dale Gibbons, Chair, Courtice Family Concerts in the Park — Request
for Exemption to Sign By-law
That the request of Dale Gibbons, Chair, Courtice Family Concerts in the Park for
an exemption to Municipality's Sign By-law 2009-123 for a two month period
commencing June 12, 2019 for the property at 1463 Regional Highway No. 2, be
approved.
3• Presentation by Brandon Weiler, Planner II and Paul Wirch, Senior
Planner, Regarding Courtice Main Street
That the presentation by Brandon Weiler, Planner II and Paul Wirch, Senior
Planner, regarding Courtice Main Street, be received for information; and.
That Staff be thanked for their work on the Courtice Main Street project.
4• An Application by Lindvest Properties (Clarington) Ltd. To Create a
Common Elements Plan of Condominium at Aldridge Lane, Newcastle
That Report PSD -026-19 be received;
That the Draft Plan of Condominium application submitted by Lindvest Properties
(Clarington) Ltd. be supported, subject to the conditions substantially as contained
in Attachment 1 to Report PSD -026-19;
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That the Durham Region Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report
PSD -026-19 and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -026-19 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
5• Lakeshore East GO Train Extension Resolution
Whereas in 2011 Metrolinx completed a comprehensive and objective
Environmental Assessment (E.A.) for the recommended extension of GO Train
Service through Oshawa to Courtice and Bowmanville;
And whereas the E.A. considered a number of route options and through public
input concluded that the extension along the CP Rail line through Oshawa to
Courtice and Bowmanville was the preferred route for both Metrolinx and the local
communities;
And whereas since 2011, based on the commitment of Metrolinx and the Province
to advance the recommended 2011 E.A. route along the CP Rail line, the Region of
Durham, the Municipality of Clarington, the City of Oshawa, and the Town of
Whitby have undertaken a number of actions such as:
flncluding the recommended route and complementary land use policies in
the Official Plans and zoning by-laws;
fAdvancing development charges, capital expenditures and capital budgets
to accommodate the extension; and
fAdvancing transit considerations to service the route and proposed
stations;
And whereas Metrolinx completed a justified business case in 2015 confirming the
CP Rail alignment as recommended by the E.A. utilizing their internal business
case criteria;
And whereas residents and developers have made substantial investments in
growth areas identified near the proposed station sites in anticipation that the
extension would be delivered along the announced preferred CP Rail line route;
And whereas at a May 2, 2019 Town Hall meeting Metrolinx senior staff stated that
they had explored four potential extension options as part of an update to the
original 2015 business case and that these options would be reviewed with the
Region and local communities;
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And whereas the Region of Durham, Municipality of Clarington, City of Oshawa and
the Town of Whitby became aware that new route options were being considered
by Metrolinx, other than those that were reviewed in the 2011 E.A. and 2015
business case;
And whereas the Council of the Municipality of Clarington continues to support the
2011 E.A. approved route through Oshawa to Courtice and Bowmanville along the
CP Rail line as it would result in the following benefits:
fThe greatest long term community and economic development benefit;
fThe creation of jobs and increased assessment growth;
fConnectivity, walkability and opportunities for transit oriented development;
fDevelopment on and around the Courtice and Bowmanville station sites;
And whereas it is important that any option other than the preferred CP Rail line
route be subject to an open and transparent review process where municipal and
public input can be provided before any decision is made by Metrolinx;
And whereas the Council of the Municipality of Clarington is committed to
continuing to work together with Metrolinx and the Province to support the
Lakeshore East GO Train Extension;
Now therefore be it resolved that:
Metrolinx explain the criteria and metrics being used for the updated business
case and include the Region and local municipalities in that process;
2. Metrolinx act on the requests set out in the April 29, 2019 letter from Clarington
Council;
3. Metrolinx be requested to undertake an open and transparent process to inform
local and regional government staff, residents, and businesses related to any
potential changes to the alignment and business case; and
4. A copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Region of Durham, the City of
Oshawa, the Town of Whitby, all Durham MPP's, all Durham MP's, and all
affected business and post -secondary partners.
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6• Provincial Flood Task Force
Whereas the Province of Ontario has announced the initiation of an internal task
force that will consult with municipalities on ways to improve flood resiliency;
And whereas the federal, provincial and municipal governments have a joint
interest in natural disaster mitigation, climate change adaptation, and the reduction
of risks to public safety and infrastructure;
And whereas on June 19, 2017, Clarington Council resolved that "the provincial
and federal governments be requested to strike a committee to review mitigation
and safety plans for the communities fronting the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence
Seaway" and that "Clarington be invited to participate on the committee";
And whereas the Municipality of Clarington experienced first-hand in 2017 the
devastating effects of flooding, and in 2019 is again being impacted by recent and
on-going flooding conditions;
And whereas the flooding experienced by Clarington residents has resulted in
impacts to their private property and presented safety concerns;
And whereas the Municipality of Clarington has expended significant staff and
financial resources in aiding area residents, ensuring their safety;
And whereas the Municipality of Clarington and impacted residents have worked
together to learn from past experience and strengthen flood response and
resilience, resulting in the development of a flood preparedness guide, as well as
the adoption of a Clarington Flood Response Plan and a municipal standard for
response during flooding that has been effective during recent flooding events;
And whereas climate change modelling done by the Regional Municipality of
Durham projects a wetter future climate for Durham Region, and accordingly it is
conceivable and reasonable to anticipate future flooding in the community;
Now therefore be it resolved that:
1. The Municipality of Clarington Council thanks the provincial government for
taking action to better plan for and reduce the impacts of flooding;
2. The provincial task force consider, as part of their work plan, the provision of
adequate funding to support the mitigation of flooding and safety planning for
flood vulnerable areas of communities;
3. The Municipality of Clarington be invited to participate in the work of the task
force to allow for input on what is needed to make our communities more
resilient to increasingly frequent flood events;
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4. The province's internal task force undertake an engagement session in the
Municipality of Clarington to hear directly from local residents impacted by
flooding in 2017 and now in 2019; and
5. This resolution be distributed to the Premier, Minister of Natural Resources
and Forestry, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, our local MPPs and
MPs, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority, and the Regional Municipality of Durham for their
endorsement and support.
7• Townhouse/Condominium Air Conditioning Units and other Condensing
Units
That staff be directed to make it a condition of site plan approval that air
conditioning units and other condensing units not be placed in the public street
facing side of townhouses, wherever possible.
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