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REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 10, 1999
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF MONDAY, MAY 3, 1999
1. REZONING APPLICATION, MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON, PART
LOTS 28 AND 29, CONCESSION 5, FORMER TOWNSHIP OF CLARKE
THAT Report PD -39-99 be received;
THAT the rezoning application initiated by the
Municipality of Clarington be referred back to staff for
further processing and preparation of a subsequent
report pending receipt of all outstanding comments,
taking into consideration all of the comments reviewed;
and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD -39-99
and any delegation be advised of Council's decision.
2. REZONING APPLICATION, ROBINSON RIDGE DEVELOPMENTS INC.,
PART LOT 35, CONCESSION 1, FORMER TOWNSHIP OF DARLINGTON
(SOUTH OF BLOOR STREET AND EAST OF TOWNLINE ROAD)
THAT Report PD -40-99 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law 84-63, as amended, of the former Town of
Newcastle, submitted by Robinson Ridge Investments Inc.
be referred back to staff for further processing and
preparation of a subsequent report upon receipt of all
outstanding comments, and review of all comments
received; and
THAT the Durham Region Planning Department and all
interested parties listed in Report PD -40-99 and any
delegation be advised of Council's decision.
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3. CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE, H. KASSINGER CONSTRUCTION
LIMITED, HIGHLAND GARDNES, PHASE 3 - SUBDIVISION
40M-1780
THAT Report PD -41-99 be received;
THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph 5.26 of
the Subdivision Agreement between the Municipality and
H. Kassinger Construction Limited, the Municipality has
no objection to the issuance of the "Certificate of
Release";
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized by by-law to
execute, on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington,
the "Certificate of Release"; and
THAT H. Kassinger Construction Limited be advised of
Council's decision.
4. REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF 0.3 METRES (1 FOOT) RESERVE
KRISCORP LTD. PART LOT 9, BROKEN FRONT CONCESSION,
FORMER TOWNSHIP OF CLARKE
THAT Report PD -42-99 be received;
THAT the request to remove the 0.3 metre (1 foot)
reserve be approved; and
THAT a copy of Council's decision be forwarded to Joseph
B. Christl Sr.
5. MONITORING DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR
THE MEETING OF APRIL 22, 1999
THAT Report PD -43-99 be received;
THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee
Of Adjustment made on April 22, 1999 for Applications
A99/009 and A99/010; and
THAT staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario
Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee
of Adjustment for Applications A99/009 and A99/010, in
the event of an appeal.
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6. FOSTER CREEK SUBWATERSHED STUDY AND FOSTER NEIGHBOURHOOD
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY
THAT Report PD -44-99 be received;
THAT Council confirm the selection of the consulting
firm of Gartner Lee Limited to undertake the Foster
Creek Subwatershed Study and the Foster Neighbourhood
Environmental Impact Study;
THAT the By-law attached to Report PD -44-99 as
Attachment No. 2 to Report PD -44-99, authorizing the
Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be
approved; and
THAT staff be authorized to advertise for and select two
resident representatives for the Steering Committee for
the Foster Creek Subwatershed Study and the Foster
Neighbourhood Environmental Impact Study.
7. PARKING ENFORCEMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 1999
THAT Report CD -15-99 be received for information; and
THAT a Copy of Report CD -15-99 be forwarded to the
Bowmanville Business Centre for their information.
8. ANNUAL STATEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT CHARGES RESERVE
FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
THAT Report TR -25-99 be received for information; and
THAT Staff be authorized to transfer uncommitted funds
not required for 1999 capital budget purposes available
from the Fire Department Charges Reserve Fund to the
Community Services Development Charges Reserve Fund to
cover uncollected levies for the Garnet•B. Rickard
Recreation Complex Twin Pad.
9. CL99-4, ONE (1) ONLY CAB AND CHASSIS 39,000 G.V.W., WITH
PLOW AND SANDER
THAT Report TR -26-99 be received;
THAT Winslow-Gerolamy Motors, Peterborough, Ontario,
with a total bid in the amount of $143,678.70 (including
taxes), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all
terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL99-4,
be awarded the contract to supply one (1) only Cab and
Chassis, 39,000 G.V.W., with Plow and Sander, as
required by the Municipality of Clarington, Department
of Public Works; and
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THAT the funds be provided from the 1999 Public Works
Equipment Reserve Account #2900-00010-0000.
CONFIDENTIAL REPORT ADMIN -14-99
THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential
Report ADMIN -14-99 be approved.
PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
THAT Report PD -36-99 be lifted from the table;
THAT Report PD -36-99 be received;
THAT the Durham Region Planning Department, Oshawa -
Durham Home Builders Association, the Urban Development
Institute, interested parties and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision;
THAT the recommendations contained in the Executive
Summary be approved, and that staff be authorized to
take the appropriate action necessary to implement them;
1. Improve communication of municipal regulations by:
(i) placing public notices in the newspaper and
television in advance of the winter season
(Clerk's Department);
(ii) including public notices in the municipal
newsletter (Clerk's Department);
(iii)requiring as a condition of draft approval,
and to be included in all future subdivision
agreements that builders include a disclosure
in all purchase and sale agreements advising
home buyers of municipal parking regulations
(Planning Department);
(iv) erecting additional signs at the entrances to
urban areas regarding parking regulations
(Public Works)
2. Improve enforcement of municipal regulations by
undertaking a concentrated enforcement effort
(Clerk's Department);
3. Parking regulations be revised by amending the
Municipality's Traffic By-law 91-58 to prohibit
on -street parking between the hours of 3:00 a.m.
and 5:00 a.m. in accordance with Attachment #12 to
Report PD -36-99;
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Improve subdivision design by:
(i) reviewing the potential problem areas within
nine (9) draft approval plans of subdivision
identified in Section 4.6.1 of Report PD -36-99
with the respective developers with a view to
co-operatively agreeing on modifications to
the draft approvals (Planning and Public Works
Departments);
(ii) providing for the selective use of rear lanes
in appropriate locations for townhouse
dwelling units (Planning and Public Works
Department);
(iii)revising the standards for parking plans for
plans of subdivision to ensure that on -street
parking spaces are appropriately located in
the vicinity of dwelling units and are not
adversely affected by road geometrics (Public
Works Department);
Improve lot layout through changes to the zoning
by-law to:
(i) require, with the exception of townhouse lots,
a minimum of two outdoor parking spaces on all
lots subject to the transitional measures
contained in Report PD -36-99;
(ii) enlarge the size of garages for townhouses to
provide a minimum of 18.58 sq.m. (200 sq.ft.)
subject to the transitional measures
identified in Report PD -36-99;
(iii)maintain minimum width of all future townhouse
lots at 6.0 metres where the lot is accessed
by a rear lane;
(iv) enlarge the minimum width of all future
freehold townhouse lots from 6.0 metres to 7
metres for all future draft plans of
subdivision to be considered for Council
approval;
(v) encourage parking in the side and rear yards
by reducing setback requirements for detached
garages where it is demonstrated that grading
can be adequately addressed;
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(vi) incorporate other zoning changes identified in
Section 5 of Report PD -36-99 to provide for
greater flexibility in building layout and to
ensure that the garages are not the
predominant streetscape feature (Planning
Department);
6. Revision to street design standards should be
undertaken to:
(i) maximize the availability of on -street parking
opportunities in the location of street
furniture and utilities; and
(ii)provide additional on -street parking at parks.
12. PRESENTATION BY DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE
THAT the presentation of Inspector Ross Smith, Staff
Sergeant Ted Dionne and Carol Johnson be received with
appreciation; and
THAT Inspector Ross Smith, Staff Sergeant Ted Dionne and
Carol Johnson be advised that Council supports the
Community Police Liaison Committees in principle.
13. DELEGATION OF JAN BROWN
THAT the delegation of Jan Brown be received for
information.