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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-28 SpecialClarhWWn If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Co-ordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131 Special Planning and Development Committee Minutes Date: September 28, 2020 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Council Members (in Chambers or MS Teams) I Members of the Public (MS Teams) Present Were: Councillor G. Anderson, Councillor R. Hooper, Councillor J. Jones, Councillor M. Zwart Present Via Electronic Mayor A. Foster, Councillor J. Neal, Councillor C. Traill, Means: Staff Present: Anne Greentree, M. Chambers Present Via Electronic A. Allison, F. Langmaid, T. Pinn, K. Richardson Means 1. Call to Order 2. Land Acknowledgement Statement Councillor Zwart led the meeting in the Land Acknowledgement Statement. 3. Declaration of Interest There were no disclosures of interest stated at this meeting. 4. Public Meeting(s) 4.1 Public Meeting for an Update to the Brookhill Secondary Plan Greg Bunker, Planner for the Municipality of Clarington and Stacey McCulloch, Associate, The Planning Partnership, made a verbal and electronic presentation to the Committee regarding the Update to Brookhill Secondary Plan. They provided and overview of the project background, draft Secondary Plan documents and the next steps for the project. Mr. Bunker answered questions from the Members of Committee. ClaringtonSeptember 28, 2020 Special Planning and Development Committee Minutes 5.1 Libby Racansky, regarding Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan Update Libby Racansky, local resident, was present via electronic means regarding Report PSD-032-20, Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan. She made a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation. Ms. Racansky is concerned with the increased connectivity to natural areas and creating a walkable neighbourhood. She is concerned with increased traffic, the addition of major roads, speeding, crime and endangerment to the wildlife in the area. Ms. Racansky believes the extension of Nash Road should be considered in the Environmental Assessment and asked why it is needed in this area as it is not near any amenities nor does it lead to any major roads. She added that all of the current amenities are on Highway 2 east and west. Ms. Racansky added that there are many other existing roads that can be used to go to the both Highway 401 and 407. She stated that Nash Road is already separating provincially significant wetlands, and it is very dangerous to the wildlife. Ms. Racansky feels that the developers should be required to contribute the creation of wildlife passages to cross Nash Road. Ms. Racansky concluded that by stating that it is important to create fewer major roads and a more walkable and safer community. 5.2 Steve Hennessey, Regarding Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan Update Steve Hennessey, local resident, was present via electronic means regarding Report PSD-032-20, Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan. Mr. Hennessey made a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation. He explained that he owns two properties within the Secondary Plan area which are proposed to be deferred. Mr. Hennessey noted that he is on approximately 2.5 acres and would like to see higher density in this area. He added that this update to the Secondary Plan has taken approximately 14 years and he is encouraging the Municipality to finalize and finally approve it. Mr. Hennessey noted that 75% of the landowners on Linden Lane are in support of higher density. He added that the lots on Linden Lane are much larger than Luverme Court and Munday Court and therefore is more suited for high density development. Mr. Hennessey stated that the best routing for sanitary services will go through Linden Lane to service the Delpark and Goldman properties. He added that they are currently on a well and is concerned that the wells in the area will go dry if subdivisions are developed. Mr. Hennessey asked who would be responsible if this happened. He believes that Linden Lane will be negatively impacted if Longworth Avenue is shifted to the south. Mr. Hennessey stated Linden Lane property owners should be given the right to make safety a priority for traveling to and from their homes. He asked if they stayed in the deferred area, will a signaled light be installed at Linden Lane. Mr. Hennessey noted that Linden Lane provides the first opportunity on the east side of Bowmanville Avenue which will be north of the proposed Go Train Station for medium or high density housing. He added that this would be a short walk to the Go Train Station. Mr. Hennessey believes that not allowing for additional medium and high density housing sends the wrong message to the Province if they are 2 ClaringtonSeptember 28, 2020 Special Planning and Development Committee Minutes going ahead with the proposed Go Train Station. He concluded by asking if future consideration could be given to religious holidays when selecting the dates for the public meetings. The following consultants were in attendance and available to answer questions from Members of Committee. No questions were raised. David Angelakis, R.J. Burnside & Associates, regarding Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan Update Daniel Leeming, The Planning Partnership, regarding Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan Stacey McCulloch, The Planning Partnership, regarding Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan Ron Palmer, The Planning Partnership, regarding Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan Update 4.2 Public Meeting for a Proposed COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan Sarah Allin, Planner for the Municipality of Clarington, made a verbal and electronic presentation to the Committee regarding the Proposed COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan. 5.3 Terry Arsenault, Regarding COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan Prior to the meeting Mr. Arsenault advised the Clerk's Department that he would not be able to join the meeting for his delegation. 5.4 Sheila Hall, Executive Director, Clarington Board of Trade & Office of Economic Development, Regarding Proposed COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan Sheila Hall, Executive Director, Clarington Board of Trade, was present via electronic means regarding Report PSD-033-20, Proposed COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan. Ms. Hall thanked the Members of Committee, for taking the steps to develop this program and acknowledge the importance of this for the local business community. She explained that the Clarington Board of Trade is on the Steering Committee and that this will greatly assist small businesses and offer assistance. Ms. Hall noted that today the start of the second wave was recognized and that hopefully this program will assist these business owners to continue to operate safely and avoid shutting down a second time. She concluded by explaining that this financial support could provide assistance to make or break a small business. Ms. Hall answered questions from the Members of Council. 3 ClaringtonSeptember 28, 2020 Special Planning and Development Committee Minutes 6. Communications — Direction 6.1 Mark Rutherford, General Manager, Brimbacombe, Regarding Report PSD-033-20, Proposed COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan 6.2 Jim McEwen, Regarding Report PSD-032-20, Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan 6.3 Paul Tobia, Planner, Weston Consulting, Regarding Report PSD-032-20, Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan 6.4 Doug Allingham, Regarding Report PSD-032-20, Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan 6.5 Aleisha Macdonald, Owner- Crock A Doodle Bowmanville Studio, regarding Report PSD-033-20, COVID-19 Proposed Community Improvement Plan 6.6 Mark Jacobs, The Biglieri Group Ltd., regarding Report PSD-032-20, Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan Resolution # PD-117-20 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Hooper That Correspondence Items 6.1 to 6.6, be approved, on consent as follows: That Correspondence Item 6.1 from Mark Rutherford, General Manager, Brimacombe, be referred to the consideration of Report PSD-033-20, Proposed COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan. That Correspondence Item 6.2 from Jim McEwen, be referred to the consideration of Report PSD-032-20, Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan. That Correspondence Item 6.3 from Paul Tobia, Planning, Weston Consulting, be referred to the consideration of Report PSD-032-20, Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan. That Correspondence Item 6.3 from Paul Tobia, Planning, Weston Consulting, be referred to the consideration of Report PSD-032-20, Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan. That Correspondence Item 6.5 from Aleisha MacDonald, Owner, Crock A Doodle Bowmanville Studio, be referred to the consideration of Report PSD- 033-20, Proposed COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan. That Correspondence Item 6.6 from Mark Jacobs, The Biglieri Group Ltd., be referred to the consideration of Report PSD-032-20, Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan. Carried 10 ClaringtonSeptember 28, 2020 Special Planning and Development Committee Minutes 7. Planning Services Department Reports 7.1 Report PSD-032-20 - Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan Resolution # PD-118-20 Moved by Councillor Hooper Seconded by Councillor Jones That Report PSD-032-20 be received; That the proposed Draft Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan Amendment (COPA 2020-0004) and Sustainable Urban Design Guidelines be received, continued to be reviewed and processed, and staff report back to Committee with a Recommendation Report; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-032-20 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried Later in the Meeting, see following motion Resolution # PD-119-20 Moved by Councillor Hooper Seconded by Councillor Jones That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak to the foregoing Resolution PD-118-20 for a second time. Carried That the foregoing Resolution #PD-118-20 was then put to a vote and carried. 7.2 PSD-033-20 Proposed COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan Resolution # PD-120-20 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Zwart That Report PSD-033-20 be received; That Planning and Development Services staff be directed to refine the Draft COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan taking into consideration the comments received to date and at this meeting; That the Draft COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan be received, and referred to staff for a recommendation report, including the final COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan and necessary by-law; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-033-20 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried as Amended, Later in the Meeting, See following motions 5 September 28, 2020 T� 1 Resolution # PD-121-20 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Hooper Special Planning and Development Committee Minutes That the foregoing resolution be amended to add the following after the third paragraph: That the recommendation report and by-law be considered at the October 13, 2020 Council meeting. Carried Later in the meeting, See following motions Resolution # PD-122-20 Moved by Councillor Neal Seconded by Councillor Jones That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak to the foregoing Resolution PD-121-20 for a second time. Carried Mayor Foster rose on a point of personal privilege and requested that Councillor Neal provide him with a transcript with respect to when he roundly criticized Councillor Neal. The foregoing Resolution #PD-121-20 was then put to a vote and carried as amended. The foregoing Resolution #PD-120-20 was then put to a vote and carried as amended. Adjournment Resolution # PD-123-20 Moved by Councillor Zwart Seconded by Councillor Hooper That the meeting adjourn at 9:38 p.m. Carried j7_ N =�«r ���:�AX,L, • /