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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-16 MinutesClarington If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Co-ordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131 Planning and Development Committee Minutes Date: November 16, 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 Present Via Electronic Mayor A. Foster, Councillor R. Hooper, Councillor J. Jones, Means: Councillor J. Neal, Councillor C. Traill, Councillor M. Zwart Staff Present: J. Gallagher, L. Patenaude Staff Present Via A. Allison, A. Burke, F. Langmaid, C. Strike, A. Taylor -Scott, K. Electronic Means: Richardson 1. Call to Order Councillor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Land Acknowledgment Statement Councillor Jones led the meeting in the Land Acknowledgement Statement. 3. New Business — Introduction There were no new business items added to the Agenda. 4. Adopt the Agenda Resolution # PD-174-20 Moved by Councillor Hooper Seconded by Councillor Neal That the Agenda for the General Government Committee meeting of November 16, 2020, be adopted as presented, with the following changes: • Alter the Agenda to consider Item 12.1 Presentation from Anne Taylor -Scott, Senior Planner before Item 9.6, Delegation of Bernice Norton's; and • Communication Item 11.3 from David Winkle, Regarding Report PSD-051-20 Update to Jury Lands (Camp 30) and Draft Amendment No. 121 to the Clarington Official Plan. Carried 1 Planning and Development Committee Minutes of November 16, 2020 5. Declaration of Interest There were no disclosures of interest stated at this meeting. 6. Announcements Members of Committee announced upcoming community events and matters of community interest. 7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting 7.1 Minutes of a Regular Meeting of October 26, 2020 Resolution # PD-175-20 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Zwart That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning and Development Committee meeting held on October 26-27, 2020, be approved. Carried 8. Public Meetings There were no Public Meetings. 9. Delegations 9.1 David Astill, Regarding Report PSD-050-20 Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit 25 Townhouse Dwellings in a Common Elements Condominium, Courtice David Astill was present via electronic means regarding Report PSD-050-20 Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit 25 Townhouse Dwellings in a Common Elements Condominium, Courtice. Mr. Astill stated that he is a resident of Lawson Road, and that he had attended the first Committee in April, 2019 to express his concerns. He noted his concerns regarding the large number of units in the proposal as there are currently only 23 homes on the street. Mr. Astill stated that every home on Lawson Road is unique and that is what attracted him to buy in the area. He cited Section 9.6.4 of the Official Plan and noted that the proposal does not reflect the current configuration or characteristics of Lawson Road. Mr. Astill stated his concerns regarding safety and the limited parking available. He explained that Lawson Road does not have sidewalks and with the increase of on street parking, people will be forced to walk on the road. Mr. Astill stated that the traffic in the area is heavy making it difficult to make a left turn onto Townline Road, and the proposed development will make it worse and increase accidents. 2 Planning and Development Committee Minutes of November 16, 2020 Suspend the Rules Resolution # PD-176-20 Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Mayor Foster That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the delegation for an additional two minutes. Carried He stated that the concerns expressed at the April 1, 2019 Planning and Development Committee meeting have not been addressed. Suspend the Rules Resolution # PD-177-20 Moved by Councillor Traill Seconded by Councillor Jones That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the delegation for an additional one minute. Carried Mr. Astill urged the Committee to not approve the proposal and first address the concerns from residents. He answered questions from members of Committee. 9.2 Bill Calder, Regarding Report PSD-050-20 Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit 25 Townhouse Dwellings in a Common Elements Condominium, Courtice Bill Calder was present via electronic means regarding Report PSD-050-20 Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit 25 Townhouse Dwellings in a Common Elements Condominium, Courtice. Mr. Calder stated that he is a retired police officer and has experience in Level 2 accident investigation and noted that he spoke at the April, 2019 public meeting addressing traffic concerns. He expressed his concerns are regarding traffic safety and stated that the traffic report does not speak to risk, only traffic volume. Mr. Calder noted that the Lawson Road and Townline Road intersection is already very dangerous. He asked Committee to consider the traffic risk before adding to the volume. Mr. Calder questioned if DRPS provided a report on the collisions at the intersection of Townline Road and Lawson Road. He added that, when walking his dog, he has had several near miss accidents. Mr. Calder stated that he is not opposed to the building proposal but does not agree with the traffic report and would like to see a traffic risk assessment completed. Mr. Calder answered questions from Members of Committee. 3 Planning and Development Committee Minutes of November 16, 2020 9.3 Joanna Longworth, Regarding Report PSD-050-20 Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit 25 Townhouse Dwellings in a Common Elements Condominium, Courtice Joanna Longworth was present via electronic means regarding Report PSD-050- 20 Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit 25 Townhouse Dwellings in a Common Elements Condominium, Courtice. Ms. Longworth noted that she has lived on Lawson Road for 13 years and had raised her concerns at the April 1, 2020 Planning and Development Committee meeting. She expressed her concerns regarding traffic, on -street parking, and the lack of consideration for the character of the neighbourhood. Ms. Longworth explained that her concerns have not been addressed and is disappointed in the minimal changes of the proposal. She noted that she appreciates Municipal Staff's response to the comments and questioned why the Lawson Road exit hasn't been considered given the current dangerous traffic conditions. Ms. Longworth noted that the neighbourhood is not a walking community and will be dangerous for families getting their mail. Ms. Lawson explained her concerns regarding the increase in parking and how the proposal does not meet the requirements of complimenting the existing neighbourhood. 9.4 Kirsty Mason, Regarding Report PSD-050-20 Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit 25 Townhouse Dwellings in a Common Elements Condominium, Courtice Kirsty Mason was present via electronic means regarding Report PSD-050-20 Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit 25 Townhouse Dwellings in a Common Elements Condominium, Courtice. Ms. Mason explained her concerns regarding increased traffic and the safety of residents as there are no sidewalks on either side of the road. She noted that the Lawson and Townline Road intersection is already dangerous and will cause more accidents. Ms. Mason suggests that the developer address the safety concerns at the proposed location and urged the Committee to consider the concerns before approving the proposal. 9.5 Mark Jacobs, The Biglieri Group Ltd., Regarding Report PSD-050-20 Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit a 25 Townhouse Dwellings in a Common Elements Condominium, Courtice Mark Jacobs, The Biglieri Group Ltd., was present via electronic means regarding Report PSD-050-20 Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit 25 Townhouse Dwellings in a Common Elements Condominium, Courtice. Mr. Jacobs outlined the changes since the previous proposal, noting the reduced units from 28 to 25 and the height along the east side to two stories and added that there will be a larger area for residents for indoor and outdoor space. He noted that they want to ensure there is safety for children and residents of the neighbourhood. Mr. Jacobs added that they are proposing sidewalks within the development and along Lawson Road across the entire stretch of the development, providing a safe place to pedestrians. 12 Planning and Development Committee Minutes of November 16, 2020 He stated that the Canada Post mailboxes will remain on site and can be accessed along a sidewalk. Mr. Jacobs stated that the proposal is a medium density development and that it conforms with the regional and Clarington Official Plans. He answered questions from Members of Committee. Alter the Agenda Resolution # PD-178-20 Moved by Councillor Traill Seconded by Councillor Jones That the Agenda be altered to consider Report PSD-050-20, at this time. Carried 13.4 PSD-050-20 Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit 25 townhouse dwellings in a Common Elements Condominium, Courtice Resolution # PD-179-20 Moved by Councillor Neal Seconded by Councillor Jones That Report PSD-050-20 be referred back to Staff; and That Staff be directed to report back on what, if any, limits can be placed on common elements condominiums. Carried 12.1 Anne Taylor -Scott, Senior Planner, Regarding Report PSD-051-20 Update to Jury Lands (Camp 30) and Draft Amendment No. 121 to the Clarington Official Plan Anne Taylor -Scott, Senior Planner, was present via electronic means regarding Report PSD-051-20 Update to Jury Lands (Camp 30) and Draft Amendment No. 121 to the Clarington Official Plan. Ms. Taylor -Scott made a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation. She provided an overview on the Jury Lands and site contexts, the evolution of planning for residential development on the Jury Lands, and 3D models. Ms. Taylor -Scott noted that the site has significant historical importance and explained the existing land use. She outlined the urban design master plan and design guidelines and stated it will be builder -owned lands with unique development potential. Ms. Taylor -Scott outlined the four variables and demonstrated how unit yield has evolved in the 10+ years of planning for private residential development on the Jury Lands. She displayed the 3D Models for the block plan from DTAH design guideline, Official Plan Amendment 121 - Recommended from PSD-041-20, and Kaitlin's May 2020 Proposal. Ms. Taylor -Scott explained the difference between the three models, the next steps, and answered questions from Members of Committee. 5 Planning and Development Committee Minutes of November 16, 2020 9.6 Bernice Norton, Architectural Conservancy Ontario, Regarding Report PSD-051-20 Update to Jury Lands (Camp 30) and Draft Amendment No. 121 to the Clarington Official Plan Bernice Norton, Architectural Conservancy Ontario, was present via electronic means regarding Report PSD-051-20 Update to Jury Lands (Camp 30) and Draft Amendment No. 121 to the Clarington Official Plan. Ms. Norton stated that they are in support of the work being completed in an effort to preserve Camp 30. She provided an update on the tours and noted that they had 308 visitors this tour season, which ran from August 1 - October 18, 2020, and included COVID-19 protocols. Ms. Norton added that there were visitors who are local and others who came from across the province. She stated that Camp 30 placed second in the Reader's Choice awards for best local tourist attraction by This Week's Durham readers. Ms. Norton hopes that Council will stand behind the DTAH as the six remaining original buildings speak to the vision of the time and historical value of the site. She noted her concerns regarding a seniors complex or affordable housing units being developed inside the ring road because it will negatively impact the campus layout. Ms. Norton explained that the construction of an apartment building near the Cafeteria will cause more concern as it is recognized as a space for an event center. She added that having an event center would cause issues for by-law and would not be desirable for residents nearby. Ms. Norton explained that preserving the site will show the unique history of Clarington. She added that, during the tours, visitors are excited about the preservation of the layout and repurposing the buildings in ways that it will complement the site and community use of it. Ms. Norton requests that Committee keep, and honor, the historic value of the site with no intrusions allowed inside the Ring Road noting that an apartment near the cafeteria would be equally regretful. She noted that a significant part of the recognition as a National Heritage Site, as well as the Provincial Heritage Designation, is in the land and layout, the vistas, and greenspace, and requested that it be preserved. 9.7 Marilyn Morawetz, Jury Lands Foundation, Regarding Report PSD-051-20 Update to Jury Lands (Camp 30) and Draft Amendment No. 121 to the Clarington Official Plan Marilyn Morawetz, Jury Lands Foundation, was present via electronic means regarding Report PSD-051-20 Update to Jury Lands (Camp 30) and Draft Amendment No. 121 to the Clarington Official Plan. Ms. Morawetz stated that the Jury Lands Foundation endorses the recommendations in Report PSD-051-20 which will allow work to begin on the site and will attract residents and continue to provide growth. She stated that the goal is to successfully repurpose the buildings and noted that the green space is equally important. Ms. Morawetz added that preserving the greenspaces and buildings will become an oasis to residents. n Planning and Development Committee Minutes of November 16, 2020 She recognizes the potential in the site, views it as a step in the right direction and hopes Committee will approve the DTAH study, and endorse the areas for development as recommended. Ms. Morawetz explained that additional buildings will eliminate the green space and will negatively impact the site. She expressed her concerns regarding the green space at 2C regarding the ring road. Ms. Morawetz noted that comments have been shared with the developer and that they have not received any response back. She stated her concerns regarding development in the ring road, the impact to the greenspace, and answered questions from members of Committee. 9.8 Devon Daniell, Kaitlin Corporation, Regarding Report PSD-051-20 Update to Jury Lands (Camp 30) and Draft Amendment No. 121 to the Clarington Official Plan Devon Daniell, Kaitlin Corporation, was present via electronic means Regarding Report PSD-051-20 Update to Jury Lands (Camp 30) and Draft Amendment No. 121 to the Clarington Official Plan. Mr. Daniell thanked everyone involved for their passion of the site. He explained the background of the Report PSD-051-20 and noted that developing a park in the ring road will create significant issues. Mr. Daniell displayed the current concept plan, explained the location of the facilities on the property, and noted that he thinks their proposal fits with the site and with heritage. He addressed comments made regarding the development cutting off the ring road and noted that they are working on other wording for the OPA Amendment 121. Mr. Daniell suggested that, rather than approving the recommendations in Report PSD-051-20, Committee should direct staff to work with land owners to bring forward the modifications to OPA 121, to allow the above concept to proceed and for Staff to work with land owners to bring forward draft zoning by-law amendments to Council. 9.9 Marcus R. Letourneau, Letourneau Heritage Consulting Inc., Regarding Report PSD-051-20 Update to Jury Lands (Camp 30) and Draft Amendment No. 121 to the Clarington Official Plan Marcus Letourneau, Letourneau Heritage Consulting Inc., was present via electronic means regarding Report PSD-051-20 Update to Jury Lands (Camp 30) and Draft Amendment No. 121 to the Clarington Official Plan. Mr. Letourneau explained that he is working with their client to look at options for the property to keep the heritage conservation principles. He added that it is important to understand that the property has evolved significantly over time and provided aerial photos of the property. Mr. Letourneau noted that assisted living is important in the discussion and to recognize that heritage conservation is about the uses related to the property. He added that this site has lots of institutional uses and the proposed structure does not continue the history of institutional views. Mr. Letourneau stated that heritage conservation is not about change but about managing change in a way that it is significant to the property and added that COVID-19 has changed how they are approaching heritage conservation. He stated that the introduction of buildings in a cultural heritage landscape is not new and has been done widely across the world. 7 Planning and Development Committee Minutes of November 16, 2020 Mr. Letourneau provided successful examples of infill in cultural heritage landscape in Traverse City State Hospital, Pentridge Prison, and South Carolina State Hospital and answered questions from members of Committee. Recess Resolution # PD-180-20 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Hooper That the Committee recess for 10 minutes. Carried The meeting reconvened at 10:02 p.m. with Mayor Foster in the Chair. Alter the Agenda Resolution # PD-181-20 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Traill That the Agenda be altered to deal with Communication Item 11.3 and Report PSD-051-20, at this time. Carried 11.3 David Winkle, Regarding Report PSD-051-20 Update to Jury Lands (Camp 30) and Draft Amendment No. 121 to the Clarington Official Plan Resolution # PD-182-20 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Hooper That Communication Item 11.3 from David Winkle, be referred to Report PSD-051-20 Update to Jury Lands (Camp 30) and Draft Amendment No. 121 to the Clarington Official Plan. Carried 13.5 PSD-051-20 Update on Jury Lands (Camp 30) and Draft Amendment No 121 to the Clarington Official Plan Resolution # PD-183-20 Moved by Councillor Traill Seconded by Councillor Zwart That Report PSD-051-20 be received; That the Community Vision for Jury Lands, Urban Design Master Plan + Design Guidelines for former Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 by DTAH dated April 2019 be accepted; n. Planning and Development Committee Minutes of November 16, 2020 That Official Plan Amendment 121 and the Block Master Plan implement the Community Vision by DTAH; That Official Plan Amendment 121 prohibit private residential development buildings within the ring road of the Jury Lands; That the consulting team for Soper Hills Secondary Plan be retained to assist with refining draft Official Plan Amendment No 121; That Staff continue to work with the land owners on other issues to be brought forward a subsequent report; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-051-20 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried, See following motions Resolution # PD-184-20 Moved by Councillor Neal Seconded by Councillor Jones That the foregoing Resolution #PD-183-20 be divided such that Paragraph 5 be considered separately. Yes (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill No (1): Councillor Zwart Carried on a recorded vote (6 to 1) Resolution # PD-185-20 Moved by Councillor Neal Seconded by Councillor Traill That Report PSD-051-20 be received; That the Community Vision for Jury Lands, Urban Design Master Plan + Design Guidelines for former Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 by DTAH dated April 2019 be accepted; That Official Plan Amendment 121 and the Block Master Plan implement the Community Vision by DTAH; That Official Plan Amendment 121 prohibit private residential development buildings within the ring road of the Jury Lands; That Staff continue to work with the land owners on other issues to be brought forward in a subsequent report; and 9 Planning and Development Committee Minutes of November 16, 2020 That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-051-20 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried on a recorded vote, See following motion Resolution # PD-186-20 Moved by Councillor Neal Seconded by Councillor Hooper That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak to the foregoing Resolution #PD-185-20 for a second time. Carried That the foregoing Resolution #PD-185-20 was then carried on a recorded vote as follows: Yes (7): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart (7 to 0) Resolution # PD-187-20 Moved by Councillor Zwart Seconded by Mayor Foster That the consulting team for Soper Hills Secondary Plan be retained to assist with refining draft Official Plan Amendment No. 121. Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart No (2): Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal Carried on a recorded vote (5 to 2) 10. Communications — Receive for Information 10.1 Memo from Amy Burke, Acting Manager of Special Projects, Regarding PM2.5 Monitoring at St. Marys Cement — Bowmanville Site 10.2 Correspondence from Ravi Mahabir, Partner, Dillon Consulting Limited Responding to Wendy Bracken's Concerns Regarding a Discrepancy in Dioxin Furan Between Dillon Consulting's Presentation and Posted DYEC Reports Resolution # PD-188-20 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Neal That Communication Item 10.1 and 10.2, be received on consent. Carried 10 Planning and Development Committee Minutes of November 16, 2020 11. Communications — Direction 11.1 Hugh Allin, Regarding Item 15.1, Report PSD-039-20 Responding to the Delegation by Mr. Hugh Allin Regarding the North Village Secondary Plan 11.2 Francis Kiemicki, Regarding Report PSD-050-20 Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit 25 Townhouse Dwellings in a Common Elements Condominium, Courtice Resolution # PD-189-20 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Hooper That Communication Items 11.1 and 11.2, be received on consent as follows: That Communication Item 11.4 from Hugh Allin, be referred to the Consideration of Item 15.1, Report PSD-039-20 Responding to the Delegation by Mr. Hugh Allin Regarding the North Village Secondary Plan. That Communication Item 11.2 from Francis Kiemicki, be referred to the consideration or Report PSD-050-20 Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit 25 Townhouse Dwellings in a Common Elements Condominium, Courtice. Carried Suspend the Rules Resolution # PD-190-20 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Hooper That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting for an additional half hour until 11:30 p.m. Carried 11.3 David Winkle, Regarding Report PSD-051-20 Update to Jury Lands (Camp 30) and Draft Amendment No. 121 to the Clarington Official Plan This matter was considered earlier in the meeting. 12. Presentations 12.1 Anne Taylor -Scott, Senior Planner, Regarding Report PSD-051-20 Update to Jury Lands (Camp 30) and Draft Amendment No. 121 to the Clarington Official Plan Anne Taylor -Scott, Senior Planner, presented earlier in the meeting. 11 Planning and Development Committee Minutes of November 16, 2020 13. Planning and Development Services Department Reports 13.1 PSD-047-20 Review of BILD Municipal Benchmarking Study Resolution # PD-191-20 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Hooper That Report PSD-047-20 be received for information. Carried 13.2 PSD-048-20 Update to Site Plan Control By-law Resolution # PD-192-20 Moved by Councillor Zwart Seconded by Councillor Hooper That Report PSD-048-20 be received; That the By-law attached to Report PSD-048-20, as Attachment 2, regarding updating the Site Plan Control By-law, be approved; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-048-20 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried 13.3 PSD-049-20 Street Names in Foster Northwest Neighbourhood, Newcastle Resolution # PD-193-20 Moved by Councillor Zwart Seconded by Mayor Foster That Report PSD-049-20 be received; That the street names proposed for the Foster Northwest Neighbourhood development, as outlined in Report PSD-049-20, be approved; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-049-20 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried 13.4 PSD-050-20 Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit 25 townhouse dwellings in a Common Elements Condominium, Courtice Report PSD-050-20 was considered earlier in the meeting. 12 Planning and Development Committee Minutes of November 16, 2020 13.5 PSD-051-20 Update on Jury Lands (Camp 30) and Draft Amendment No 121 to the Clarington Official Plan Report PSD-051-20 was considered earlier in the meeting. 14. New Business — Consideration 15. Unfinished Business 15.1 PSD-039-20 Responding to the Delegation by Mr. Hugh Allin Regarding the North Village Secondary Plan (Referred from the October 26-27, 2020 Planning and Development Committee Meeting) Resolution # PD-194-20 Moved by Councillor Traill Seconded by Mayor Foster That Report PSD-039-20 be referred to the Planning and Development Committee meeting dated February 22, 2021. Carried 16. Confidential Reports 17. Adjournment Resolution # PD-195-20 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Traill That the meeting adjourn at 11:04 p.m. Carried �� - Chair Municipal Clerk 13