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Planning and Development Committee
Minutes
Date: February 1, 2021
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. Newman, L. Patenaude
Present Via Electronic A. Allison, J. Gallagher, F. Langmaid, A. Burke, C. Strike, K.
Means: Richardson, C. Salazar, L Backus, A. Tapp
1. Call to Order
Councillor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgment Statement
Councillor Neal led the meeting in the Land Acknowledgement Statement.
3. New Business — Introduction
4. Adopt the Agenda
Suspend the Rules
Resolution # PD-028-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add Louise Foster, Tribute
Communities as a delegation to the Agenda.
Carried
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Resolution # PD-029-21
Moved by Councillor Hooper
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That the Agenda for the Planning and Development Committee meeting of
February 1, 2021 be adopted with the following additions:
• Delegation of Louise Foster, Tribute Communities;
• Communication Item 11.3 Robert Ackerman, Ackerman Law Office,
Regarding Report PDS-009-21 Envision Durham - Employment Lands
Conversion Requests for Lands in Clarington; and
That Item 12.1 Presentation from Pete Zuzek, MES, CFM, P. Geo., President,
Zuzek Inc. and Item 13.1 Report PDS-007-21 Cedar Crest Beach - Property Loss
Study, be referred to the April 6, 2021 Planning and Development Committee
meeting.
Carried
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 January 11, 2021
Resolution # PD-030-21
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning and Development
Committee meeting held on January 11, 2021, be approved.
Carried
8. Public Meetings
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9. Delegations
9.1 Eric Bowman, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington,
Regarding the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington 2020
Accomplishments
Eric Bowman, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington (AACC), was
present via electronic means regarding the AACC 2020 Accomplishments. Mr.
Bowman thanked the members of the AACC for their work on the Committee and
Amy Burke and Faye Langmaid for their help being the Staff liaison. He
explained that the Committee adapted quickly to the pandemic and transitioned
to a virtual format. Mr. Bowman added that many key events organized by local
agricultural organizations were cancelled due to the pandemic. He highlighted
the presentations from the 2020 meetings and outlined the few topics that
Council is considering which included Backyard Hens By-law and On -Farm
Special Events.
Suspend the Rules
Resolution # PD-031-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting for an
additional 2 minutes.
Carried
Mr. Bowman provided an update on ZONE Clarington By-law Review Project,
Condition of Regional Roads, Migrant Farm Worker Accommodations - COVID-
19 Requirements, Ontario Barn Preservation Advocacy Letter, and Enhancing
Municipal -Agricultural Resources. He concluded by thanking Members of
Committee and offered to answer questions.
Resolution # PD-032-21
Moved by Councillor Hooper
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That the Delegation of Eric Bowman, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee of
Clarington, regarding the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington 2020
Accomplishments, be received with thanks.
Carried
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9.2 Mark Jacobs, The Biglieri Group, Regarding Report PDS-012-21 Addendum
to Report PSD-050-20 - Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
Amendment to Permit 25 Townhouse Dwellings in a Common Elements
Condominium, Courtice
Mark Jacobs, The Biglieri Group, was present via electronic means regarding
Report PDS-012-21 Addendum to Report PDS-050-20 - Draft Plan of Subdivision
and Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit 25 Townhouse Dwellings a Common
Elements Condominium, Courtice. Mr. Jacobs provided the background of the
proposal and noted he concurs with the recommendations in Report PDS-012-
21. He outlined the site plan and provided an update on the 2 and 3-storey
elevations at 3 Lawson Road. He continued by outlining the elevations for the
Kingsview Ridge Townhomes. Mr. Jacobs provided a comparison of Lawson
Road and Kingsview Ridge and noted the permitted building heights. He
concluded by thanking Staff for their work on the proposal and answered
questions from Members of Committee.
9.3 Pete Schut, Brookfield Properties and Emma West, Bousfields, Regarding
Report PDS-009-21 Employment Lands Conversion Requests part of
Municipal Comprehensive Review
Pete Schut, Brookfield Properties, was present via electronic means regarding
Report PDS-009-21 Employment Lands Conversion Requests Part of Municipal
Comprehensive Review. Mr. Schut expressed his support to the
recommendations listed in Report PDS-009-21 and the process Staff have
undertaken to review. He explained that they submitted two requests and
provided an overview for both. Mr. Schut thanked Staff for reviewing their
requests and bringing forward recommendations for conversion. He concluded
by answering questions from Members of Committee.
9.4 David Astill Regarding Report PDS-012-21 Addendum to 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 PDS-012-21
Addendum to Report PDS-050-20 - Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
Amendment to Permit 25 Townhouse Dwellings in a Common Elements
Condominium, Courtice. Mr. Astill noted that his partner Candace Rennick would
speak on his behalf. Ms. Rennick reviewed their concerns previously expressed
regarding safety, traffic, lack of character and how it conforms with the
neighborhood. She explained her concerns regarding the accident report and the
safety of residents. Ms. Rennick stated that the developer did not change their
proposal after Council's request and views it as a sign of disrespect of the
community and Council. She requested that Council not approve the proposal as
the developer did not make the modifications asked or to delay the development
until the extension at Adelaide is complete. Ms. Rennick answered questions
from Members of Committee.
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9.5 Louise Foster, Tribute Communities, Regarding Report PDS-009-21
Envision Durham - Employment Lands Conversion Requests for Lands in
Clarington (Overview of Nine Requests in Courtice along with Staff
Recommendations)
Louise Foster, Tribute Communities, was present via electronic means regarding
Report PDS-009-21 Envision Durham - Employment Lands Conversion Requests
for Lands in Clarington. Ms. Foster noted she is a representative of Tribute
Communities and are the landowners of the property on the west side of Trulls
Road. She thanked staff for creating an easy to read recommendation report
and expressed her support of the recommendations. Ms. Foster stated that they
are excited for the future opportunities and feel that the conversion request is
appropriate for future land uses. She concluded by answering questions from
Members of Committee.
10. Communications — Receive for Information
11. Communications — Direction
Resolution # PD-033-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Communication Items 11.1 to 11.3 be approved in accordance with the
Agenda.
Carried
11.1 Memo from Faye Langmaid, Acting Director of Planning and Development
Services, Regarding New Business Item 14.1, Requirements for Public
Meeting Notice for Special Study Area 2 of the Clarington Official Plan
Resolution # PD-034-21
That Communication Item 11.1, Memo from Faye Langmaid, Acting Director of
Planning and Development Services, be referred to the consideration of New
Business Item 14.1, Public Meeting Notice for Special Study Area 2 of the
Clarington Official Plan.
11.2 Libby Racansky, Regarding Expanding Ontario's Greenbelt: How to Do it
Right
Resolution # PD-035-21
That Communication Item 11.2 from Libby Racansky, be referred to the
consideration of New Business Item 14.1, Public Meeting Notice for Special
Study Area 2 of the Clarington Official Plan.
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11.3 Robert G. Ackerman, Ackerman Law Office, Regarding Report PDS-009-21
Envision Durham - Employment Lands Conversion Requests for Lands in
Clarington
Resolution # PD-036-21
That Communication Item 11.3, from Robert G. Ackerman, be referred to the
consideration of Report PDS-009-21 Envision Durham - Employment Lands
Conversion Requests for Lands in Clarington.
12. Presentations
12.1 Pete Zuzek, MES, CFM, P. Geo., President, Zuzek Inc., Regarding Report
PDS-007-21 Cedar Crest Beach — Property Loss Study
This matter was considered earlier in the meeting during Adopt the Agenda and
was referred to the April 6, 2021, Planning and Development Committee
meeting.
13. Planning and Development Department Reports
13.1 PDS-007-21 Cedar Crest Beach — Property Loss Study
This matter was considered earlier in the meeting during Adopt the Agenda and
was referred to the April 6, 2021, Planning and Development Committee
meeting.
13.2 PDS-008-21 Courtice and Bowmanville Major Transit Station Areas —
Summary of Public Feedback
Resolution # PD-037-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Report PDS-008-21 be received for information.
Carried
13.3 PDS-009-21 Envision Durham - Employment Lands Conversion Requests
for Lands in Clarington (Overview of Nine Requests in Courtice along with
Staff Recommendations)
Resolution # PD-038-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Report PDS-009-21 be received;
That Council support the Employment Lands Conversion Requests as outlined in
Report PDS-009-21;
That Council reaffirm the request for the Urban Boundary Expansion in Courtice
(eastward to Hwy 418);
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That the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department be
forwarded a copy of Report PDS-009-21 and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-009-21 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Traill,
and Councillor Zwart
No (2): Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal
Carried Later in the Meeting on a Recorded Vote (5 to 2)
Resolution # PD-039-21
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-038-21 for a second time.
Carried
Resolution # PD-040-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Jones
That the foregoing Resolution #PD-038-21 be amended by adding the following
at the end of paragraph 2:
That the lands west of Trulls Road and south of the train tracks be
removed.
Yes (3): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill
No (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor
Zwa rt
Motion Lost on a recorded vote (3 to 4)
The foregoing Resolution #PD-038-21 was then carried on a recorded vote.
13.4 PDS-010-21 Development Applications — 2020 Annual Report
Recess
Resolution # PD-041-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 9:06 p.m. with Councillor Anderson in the Chair.
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Resolution # PD-042-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Report PDS-010-21 be received for information.
Carried
13.5 PDS-011-21 Limitations for Townhouse Condominium Developments
Resolution # PD-043-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Report PDS-011-21 be received for information.
Carried
14. New Business — Consideration
14.1 Public Meeting Notice for Special Study Area 2 of the Clarington Official
Plan (Councillor Neal)
Resolution # PD-044-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That Staff issue the necessary notices for a public meeting under the Planning
Act to be held on April 26, 2021, for the consideration of the deletion of Special
Study Area 2 from the Clarington Official Plan.
Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal,
and Councillor Traill
No (2): Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart
Carried Later in the Meeting on a Recorded Vote (5 to 2)
Resolution # PD-045-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the foregoing Resolution #PD-044-21, be referred to Staff to report back
with a workplan and a time when it will be included as part of the Official Plan
review.
Motion Withdrawn
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Resolution # PD-046-21
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That the question be now put.
Carried
The foregoing Resolution #PD-044-21 was then carried on a recorded vote.
15. Unfinished Business
15.1 PDS-012-21 Addendum to 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-047-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report PSD-050-20 be received;
That Report PDS-012-21 (Addendum to Report PSD-050-20) be received;
That the application for a Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by Lynstrath
Developments Inc. (Esquire Homes) to permit 25 townhouse dwellings, be
supported subject to the conditions contained in Attachment 1 of Report PSD-
050-20;
That the application to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 be approved and that the
Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 2 of Report PSD-050-20 be passed;
That once all conditions contained in the Official Plan with respect to the removal
of the (H) Holding Symbol are satisfied, the By-law authorizing the removal of the
(H) Holding Symbol be approved;
That no further Public Meeting be required for the future Common Elements
Condominium;
That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department
and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of report
PSD-050-20 and PDS-012-21 (addendum) and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-012-21 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Yes (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, and Councillor
Zwa rt
No (3): Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal
Carried on a recorded vote (4 to 3)
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Resolution # PD-048-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to
speak to the foregoing Resolution #PD-047-21 for a second time.
Carried
The foregoing Resolution #PD-047-21 was then carried on a recorded vote.
16. Confidential Reports
16.1 Confidential Report PDS-013-21 Sale of Municipal Property in Bowmanville
Recess
Resolution # PD-049-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That the Committee recess for 5 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 10:18 p.m. with Councillor Anderson in the Chair.
Resolution # PD-050-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the recommendations contained in Report PDS-013-21, be approved.
Carried
17. Adjournment
Resolution # PD-051-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That the meeting adjourn at 10.20 p.m.
Carried
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