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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-08 PD Report to CouncilClarftwn Committee Report to Council If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Report To: Council Report Number: PDR-006-20 Date of Meeting: June 15, 2019 Report Subject: Planning and Development Committee Meeting of June 8-9, 2020 Recommendations: Receive for Information (a) PSD-020-20 Electric Vehicle Funding Opportunities 2. Patio Expansion for Restaurants That the following resolution from Rob Burton, Mayor, Town of Oakville, regarding Patio Expansion for Restaurants, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington: Whereas the economy of Oakville has been drastically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with provincially mandated business restrictions and closures, resulting in limited operations, employee lay offs, and financial hardships. And whereas commercial areas in Oakville form a key component necessary to ensure that Oakville is a complete, livable community. And whereas in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mayor formed an Economic Task Force, comprising representatives from the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, BIAs, Visit Oakville, and Economic Development, to provide immediate short-term relief measures to the business community, as well as explore options to support Oakville's long-term economic recovery. And whereas the Province has entered into Phase One of reopening under the COVID-19 state of emergency and communities are preparing for the restoration of services. And whereas public health officials advise that two metre distancing is a critical tool to slow the spread of COVID-19. Municipality of Clarington Page 2 Report PDR-006-20 And whereas the reopening of commercial businesses will require interim adjustments to methods of service delivery to maintain physical distancing requirements related to COVID-19 and meet the needs of the community. And whereas the Economic Task Force has collaborated to develop the Commercial Recovery Initiative to support the town -wide reopening of commercial businesses in a practical manner that supports the safety of the community, employees and members of the public. Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That staff, in cooperation with members of the Economic Task Force, be authorized to implement the Commercial Recovery Initiative, designed to re -invigorate economic activity within the Town while simultaneously protecting public health and safety, which includes the following: Making town lands in and adjacent to commercial areas available at nominal cost to enable the provision of temporary commercial services outdoors, including patios or pop-up facilities associated with existing restaurants and retail businesses, or outdoor sale or display of merchandise meeting the objectives of the program, subject to permitting requirements; • Incorporating physical distancing measures in commercial areas to address safety such as dedicated queueing or pedestrian areas; • Providing assistance through the Economic Task force to the BIA's, Chamber of Commerce and Visit Oakville with the development and implementation of a coordinated marketing campaign that encourages residents and visitors to support local businesses; • Expedited processing of permits which assist existing businesses in adjusting to the delivery of their services through alternate means; • Temporary exemptions from providing required parking under section 40 of the Planning Act granted at nominal value to accommodate outdoor patios, or outdoor display areas on private property; • Any use of town land or other permits being subject to compliance with physical distancing or other requirements applicable as a result of the COVID-19 emergency, insurance and indemnities, and any other restrictions necessary to protect public safety, meet accessibility requirements and avoid undue interference with the use of public lands by the general public or impacts on adjacent residents. Municipality of Clarington Page 3 Resort PDR-006-20 2. That the application fees for requisite approvals associated with the Commercial Recovery Initiative, be waived for 2020. 3. That authority to implement the Commercial Recovery Initiative is delegated jointly to the Commissioner of Community Development and the Director of Economic Development. 3. Draft Plan Subdivision and Rezoning to Permit a Block of 17 Townhouse Units at 1668 Nash Road in Courtice That Report PSD-016-20 be received; That the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, submitted by LCJ Thomas Estates Inc. c/o Sakmet Developments, continue to be processed and that a subsequent recommendation report be prepared; That Staff be directed to report back at a future Planning and Development Committee meeting on the current health status of the trees on Richfield Square, on the west side of the development; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-016-20 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 4. Rezoning Application to Permit the Development of a Three Storey Apartment Building Containing 95 Residential Units at 1640, 1644, 1648 Nash Road & 3010 Trulls Road, Courtice That Report PSD-017-20 be received; That the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application, submitted by Lifelong Investment Corporation, continue to be processed and that a subsequent recommendation report be prepared; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-017-20 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 5. Addition of Properties to the Municipal Heritage Register That Report PSD-018-20 be received; That 2 Ontario Street, Bowmanville be added to the Municipal Register; That 3 Ontario Street, Bowmanville be added to the Municipal Register; That 8 Wellington Street, Bowmanville be added to the Municipal Register; That 36 O'Dell Street, Bowmanville be added to the Municipal Register; That 38 Centre Street, Bowmanville be added to the Municipal Register; That 42 Centre Street, Bowmanville be added to the Municipal Register; That 50 Centre Street, Bowmanville be added to the Municipal Register; Municipality of Clarington Page 4 Report PDR-006-20 That 54 Centre Street, Bowmanville be added to the Municipal Register; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-018-20 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 6. Applications by Kaleido Corporation (formerly Landmark -Newcastle Limited) to Amend Zoning By-law 84-63 to Permit a 15 Unit Townhouse Development at the South -East Corner of Mill Street and Robert Street in Newcastle That Report PSD-019-20 be received; That the application to amend the Zoning By-law submitted by Kaleido Corporation be approved and the Zoning By-law Amendment, contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-019-20, be passed; That, once requirements for removal of the (H) Holding Symbol, as outlined in the policies of the Clarington Official Plan are satisfied, a By-law authorizing the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be forwarded to Council for approval; That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD- 019-20 and Council's decision; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-019-20 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 7. Reopening of Hair Salons Whereas several hairs salons in Clarington, Ontario have closed due to the COVID 19 pandemic, resulting in a devastating social and financial loss for the small business owners and their employees and for the community as a whole; Whereas the Ford government announced today, June 8, 2020, that hair salons outside the GTA will be permitted to re -open on June 13, 2020; Whereas the approximate 5,000 licensed hair stylists in Clarington, Ontario have been extensively trained and have experience in ensuring safety and sanitation as important aspects of their profession for decades; Whereas those Clarington salon owners who can afford to do so are prepared to re open, having purchased Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for their staff and having re -designed salons to observe social distancing and are prepared to implement best practices regarding social distancing and other precautionary procedures as set forth by the Government of Ontario; Whereas Clarington is the easternmost Municipality in Durham Region where the demographics are more analogous to communities to the east and north, with the Municipality itself actually straddling two Provincial districts, Durham and Northumberland -Peterborough South; Municipality of Clarington Resort PDR-006-20 Page 5 And Whereas the phased approach will result in confusion for residents about whether or not hair salons will be opening, and resulting in a loss of business for Clarington hair stylists as residents will likely patronize salons to the immediate East in Port Hope or Cobourg, or to the North in Peterborough; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That: The 5,000 thousand licensed hair stylists and barbers and salon owners in Clarington who are on the brink of financial ruin want fairness and to be treated with the same respect as colleagues in the same industry; Hair stylists, barbers and salon owners are calling upon the Premier of Ontario to allow Clarington to proceed to Phase 2, as the spread of COVID-19 growth has decreased in Clarington more than any other Durham Municipality per capita and it is not fair to treat Clarington as the same as other Municipalities such as the City of Toronto, where growth of the pandemic remains consistently increasing; That Clarington hair salons be allowed to re -open immediately following industry guidelines as set by the Province of Ontario; and This Motion be forwarded to the office of Lindsey Park, Member of Provincial Parliament for Durham, David Piccini, the Member of Provincial Parliament for Northumberland -Peterborough South and to the Province of Ontario.