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Planning and Development Committee
Minutes
Date: February 22, 2021
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Council Members (in Chambers or MS Teams) I Members of
the Public (MS Teams)
Members Present: Mayor A. Foster, Councillor G. Anderson, Councillor R. Hooper,
Councillor J. Jones, Councillor J. Neal, Councillor C. Traill,
Councillor M. Zwart
Staff Present: A. Allison, L. Patenaude, J. Newman, Faye Langmaid, Ryan
Windle
Other Staff Present: L. Backus, A. Burke, D. Hoge, M. Jull, C. Salazar, C. Strike, K.
Richardson, T. Rubino, P. Wirch
1. Call to Order
Councillor Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgment Statement
Councillor Hooper 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
Alter the Agenda
Resolution # PD-052-21
Moved by Councillor Hooper
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 12.1 Presentation of Doran Hoge,
Climate Change Response Coordinator, Regarding Report PDS-018-21
Clarington Climate Action Plan after Item 8.2.
Carried
Councillor Trail joined the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
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Resolution # PD-053-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That the Agenda for the Planning and Development Committee meeting of
February 22, 2021 be adopted with the addition of Correspondence to Item 9.2
from Libby Racansky, Regarding Report PDS-018-21 Clarington Corporate
Climate Action Plan.
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 February 1, 2021
Resolution # PD-054-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Jones
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning and Development
Committee meeting held on February 1, 2021, be adopted.
Carried
8. Public Meetings
8.1 Public Meeting for a Zoning By-law Amendment
Toni Rubino, Planner I, was present via electronic means. Ms. Rubino made a
verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation.
No one spoke in opposition to, or support of, the application.
8.2 Public Meeting for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Toni Rubino, Planner, was present via electronic means. Ms. Rubino made a
verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation.
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Roman Zydownyk, was present via electronic means, in opposition to the
application. Mr. Zydownyk expressed his concerns regarding the zoning and by-
law compliance, drainage, snow removal, lighting at night, garbage not being
closed and backyard parking. He requests that Committee deny the application
to allow a third unit in each building and expressed his concerns of the actions of
Lucrative Investments. Mr. Zydownyk stated that Lucrative investments did not
outline their intentions at the outset and that the buildings were constructed as
triplex units. He explained that he has seen no evidence that existing by-laws
have been enforced and noted that he was advised by Staff that the parking area
was illegal. He stated that the buildings should be permanently required to
operate as single-family residences including revocation of the approval for
accessory units or in-house apartments. Mr. Zydownyk stated that the paved
areas should be converted to green space, lights at the back of the building
should be removed, garbage units should be fully enclosed, and the municipality
should make effort to prevent such violation in the future. Mr. Zydownyk
answered questions from Members of Committee.
John Caterina was present via electronic means, in opposition to the application.
Mr. Caterina noted that his property directly backs onto 55A and 55B Townline
Road South. He explained the background of the application and noted that the
building was constructed as a triplex not single-family dwelling. Mr. Caterina
expressed his concerns regarding grading, drainage, zoning by-law
amendments, rear parking and snow removal.
Nicolaas Mensink, agent for the applicant, was present via electronic means to
speak about the application. Mr. Mensink stated that they have reviewed the
Report PDS-014-21 and have made notes of the concerns raised from the Public
Meeting. He added that they will continue to work with Staff to achieve
satisfactory solutions. Mr. Mensink answered questions from Members of
Committee.
Alter the Agenda
Resolution # PD-055-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Jones
That the Agenda be altered to consider Report PDS-015-21, at this time.
Carried
8.3 PDS-015-21 Rezoning to Permit Triplex Units within the Existing Detached
Dwellings at 55A and 55B Townline Road South in Courtice
Resolution # PD-056-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That Report PDS-015-21 be received for information only;
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That Staff receive and consider comments from the public and Council with
respect to ZBA 2020-0021; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-015-21 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
8.4 Doran Hoge, Climate Change Response Coordinator, Regarding Report
PDS-018-21 Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan
Doran Hoge, Climate Change Response Coordinator, was present via electronic
means regarding Report PDS-018-21 Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan
(CCCAP). Mr. Hoge made a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic
presentation. He explained the background of the plan, climate change and
outlined the changes that will avoid global warming and climate change. Mr.
Hoge provided an overview of the impacts of climate change in Clarington and
outlined the CCCAP's objective, mission, vision and outlined the goals for the
plan. He explained the dual approach used to respond to climate impacts which
include adaptation and mitigation components. Mr. Hoge provided an overview of
the Building Adaptive and Resilient Communities (BARC) Five Milestone
Framework and the Partners for Climate Protection PCP) program. He explained
that the CCCAP was developed in a collaborative effort with over 70 Staff and
added that the climate change working group met monthly and participated in
workshops to assess the risks to the Municipality. Mr. Hoge stated that over 199
risks were identified in the workshops which were ranked, and Public Works had
the greatest risks. He outlined the biggest risks and consequences that will affect
the municipality and noted the number of actions to each risk. Mr. Hoge outlined
the GHG inventory and energy consumed for the baseline year and stated that
the goal is to reduce GHG emissions by 35% by 2030 and to achieve net zero
emissions by 2050. He provided an overview of the implementation schedule and
noted that implementation success will rely on Council's support, financial
investment, establishing partnerships, and staff resources. Mr. Hoge added that
the climate actions will be undertaken on an ongoing basis and will adjust as
needed to achieve the highest level of success. He explained the next steps and
answered questions from Members of Committee.
9. Delegations
9.1 James Carr and Adeline Cohen, Fridays for Future Whitby, Regarding
Report PDS-018-21 Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan
James Carr and Adeline Cohen, Fridays for Future Whitby, were present
regarding Report PDS-018-21 Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan
(CCCAP). They made a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic
presentation. Ms. Cohen provided an overview of Friday's for Future Whitby
which is a youth -led organization that is fighting for climate action at all levels of
government. They outlined the strengths of the CCCAP, their recommendations
and items they support of the plan. Ms. Cohen explained her family's experience
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who are impacted directly by climate change and thanked Committee for their
time. They concluded by answering questions from Members of Committee.
Resolution # PD-057-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Delegation of James Carr and Adeline Cohen, Fridays for Future
Whitby, regarding Report PDS-018-21 Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan,
be received with thanks; and
That their comments be forwarded to Staff for consideration.
Carried
9.2 Libby Racansky, Regarding Report PDS-018-21 Clarington Corporate
Climate Action Plan
Ms. Racansky had notified the Clerk's Department that she would be withdrawing
her delegation and would provide correspondence.
Resolution # PD-058-21
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That the Correspondence from Libby Racansky, Regarding Report PDS-018-21
Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan, be received and forwarded to Staff for
consideration.
Carried
9.3 Devon Daniell, Kaitlin Corporation, Regarding Report PDS-017-21 Seniors
Housing
Devon Daniell, Kaitlin Corporation, was present via electronic means regarding
Report PDS-017-21 Seniors Housing. Mr. Daniell thanked committee for
response to a previous request. He noted that he read the Staff report and stated
that it includes some good background information but did not address the main
direction from Council which was direction to Staff to report back on the most
expeditious process or processes to move forward in approving a seniors
living/assisted living complex/facility at the Stevens Road location in
Bowmanville. He provided the background of the proposal they brought in
December. Mr. Daniell brought forward two requests for Committee to consider
which are for Staff to issue a checklist for the Lakebreeze and Stevens Road
sites and receive their applications to start work before the Secondary Plan is
approved or to request an MZO for the Stevens Road site. He concluded by
stating he is willing to work with Staff to achieve either request and answered
questions from Members of Committee.
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Resolution # PD-059-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Jones
That the Delegation of Devon Daniell, Kaitlin Corporation, be referred to the
consideration of Report PDS-017-21.
Carried
Recess
Resolution # PD-060-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m. with Councillor Anderson in the Chair.
Alter the Agenda
Resolution # PD-061-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That the Agenda be altered to consider Report PDS-018-21 Clarington Corporate
Climate Action Plan, at this time.
Carried
9.4 PDS-018-21 Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan
Resolution # PD-062-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Report PDS-018-21 be received;
That Council endorse the Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan (Attachment
1);
That Council direct staff to prepare an action -specific implementation guide, to
guide the implementation of the actions outlined in the Clarington Corporate
Climate Action Plan;
That staff report back to Council with information upon completion of the action -
specific implementation guide;
That Council authorize staff to apply for funding opportunities to support the
implementation of actions contained in the Clarington Corporate Climate Action
Plan (CCCAP), where identified; and
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That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-018-21 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Yes (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor
Jones, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart
No (1): Councillor Neal
Carried Later in the Meeting on a Recorded Vote (6 to 1)
Resolution # PD-063-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Jones
That the foregoing Resolution #PD-062-21 be amended by adding the following
at the end of paragraph 2:
That Section 7.5 from the Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan be
deleted.
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-062-21 was then carried on a recorded vote.
10. Communications — Receive for Information
Resolution # PD-064-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Communication Items 10.1 and 10.2, be received for information.
Carried
10.1 Susan Siopis, P.Eng., Commissioner, Works and Gioseph Anello, M.Eng.,
PMP, Director, Waste Management Services, Region of Durham, Regarding
a Follow-up to Municipality of Clarington Resolution #C-506-21 EFW-WMAC
Resolution # PD-065-21
That Communication Item 10.1 from Susan Siopis, M. Eng., PMP, Director,
Waste Management Services, Region of Durham, Regarding a Follow-up to
Municipality of Clarington Resolution #C-506-21 EFW-WMAC, be received for
information.
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10.2 Chris Jones, MCIP, RPP, Director of Planning and Regulation, CLOCA,
Regarding CLOCA's Comments for Proposed Implementation of Provisions
in the Planning Act that Provide the Minister Enhanced Authority to
Address Certain Matters as Part of a MZO
Resolution # PD-066-21
That Communication Item 10.2 Chris Jones, MCIP, RPP, Director of Planning
and Regulation, CLOCA, Regarding CLOCA's Comments for Proposed
Implementation of Provisions in the Planning Act that Provide the Ministers
Enhanced Authority to Address Certain Matters as Part of a MZO, be received for
information.
11. Communications — Direction
11.1 Memo from Faye Langmaid, Manager of Special Projects, Regarding
COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan Update
Resolution # PD-067-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Staff be directed to commence the process to amend the COVID-19
Community Improvement Plan in accordance with the Planning Act;
That Staff be directed to schedule a Statutory Public Meeting to consider
proposed amendments to the COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan; and
That all interested parties be notified of the upcoming report.
Carried
11.2 Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services, Region of
Durham, Regarding Regulatory Framework to Manage the Operations of
Anaerobic Digestion Facilities
Resolution # PD-068-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Jones
That Communication Item 11.2, Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk/Director of
Legislative Services, Region of Durham, Regarding Regulatory Framework to
Manage the Operations of Anaerobic Digestion Facilities, be received for
information.
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)
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Resolution # PD-069-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That the following resolution from Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk/Director of
Legislative Services, Region of Durham, regarding Regulatory Framework to
Manage the Operations of Anaerobic Digestion Facilities, be endorsed by the
Municipality of Clarington and further request the MECP to ensure that a
regulatory framework including land use planning considerations also include an
assessment of economic impact and that the impacts to the host community are
properly mitigated:
Whereas the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has recently
released draft revisions to the Food and Organic Waste Policy Statement;
And Whereas, this policy requires diversion targets to be met for food and
organic waste in Ontario;
And Whereas, anaerobic digestion is one technology that is available to assist in
meeting these regulatory requirements;
And Whereas, the capture of methane biogas for conversion into renewable
natural gas or other forms of energy will be a model for the future to create a
carbon neutral resource from the residential organics stream and help mitigate
the current climate crisis if properly regulated, developed and managed;
And Whereas, fulsome Provincial oversight and regulations are required to
manage the operation of anaerobic digestion facilities to ensure that any potential
impacts on neighbouring properties, including but not limited to odour, noise and
traffic, are mitigated;
And Whereas, fulsome Provincial oversight and regulations are required to
manage the impact on the environment including impacts associated with
emissions to air, soil, surface water and groundwater;
And Whereas, as an emerging industry, numerous projects have been proposed
in a short timeframe within the Province, including within the Regional
Municipality of Durham;
And Whereas, it is important to ensure that public sector anaerobic digestion
facilities and private sector anaerobic digestion facilities are evaluated against a
common regulatory framework to ensure a consistent approach;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Regional Municipality of
Durham requests the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to
develop a regulatory framework to manage the operation of anaerobic digestion
facilities, whether public sector or private sector owned and operated, and apply
a consistent approach across the Province in order to ensure host communities
of these facilities are protected from land use planning and environmental
impacts;
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That the regulatory framework apply equally to public sector anaerobic digestion
facilities and private sector anaerobic digestion facilities;
That the regulatory framework address land use planning matters, such as, but
not limited to, odour, noise and traffic;
That the regulatory framework address environmental matters, such as, but not
limited to, emissions to air, soil, surface water and groundwater and that the
impacts are properly mitigated; and
That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all Durham Area MPP's and all
Durham area municipalities.
Carried as Amended
Resolution # PD-070-21
Moved by Councillor Hooper
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That the foregoing Resolution #PD-069-21 be amended by adding the following
at the end:
That the Region of Durham explain to the Municipality of Clarington how
Clarington was protected from land use planning and environmental
impact.
Carried
The foregoing Resolution #PD-069-21 was then put to a vote and carried as
amended.
12. Presentations
12.1 Doran Hoge, Climate Change Response Coordinator, Regarding Report
PDS-018-21 Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan
This matter was considered earlier in the meeting (Item 8.4).
13. Planning and Development Department Reports
13.1 PDS-014-21 An Application by Brookfield Residential to Amend the Zoning
By-law to Facilitate a Temporary Home Sales Pavilion, 879 Regional Road
17, Newcastle
Resolution # PD-071-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Jones
That Report PDS-014-21 be received;
That the application ZBA2021-0001, to amend the Zoning By-law submitted by
Brookfield Residential be approved and that the Zoning By-law contained in
Attachment 1 to Report PDS-014-21 be passed;
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That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department
and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report
PDS-014-21 and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-014-21 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
13.2 PDS-015-21 Rezoning to Permit Triplex Units within the Existing Detached
Dwellings at 55A and 55B Townline Road South in Courtice.
This matter was considered considered earlier in the meeting (Item 8.3).
13.3 PDS-016-21 Building Activity Update January 1 to December 31, 2020
Resolution # PD-072-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That Report PDS-016-21 be received for information.
Carried
13.4 PDS-017-21 Seniors Housing
Resolution # PD-073-21
Moved by Councillor Jones
Seconded by Councillor Neal
That Report PDS-017-21 be received;
That Staff be directed to accept an application for 46 Stevens Road and the
Lakebreeze sites and upon submission and process the applications in the
normal course;
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-017-21 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Yes (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor
Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill
No (1): Councillor Zwart
Carried Later in the Meeting on a Recorded Vote (6 to 1)
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Resolution # PD-074-21
Moved by Councillor Jones
Seconded by Councillor Neal
That the foregoing Resolution #PD-073-21 be amended by adding the words
"arrange a pre -consultation" after the words "be directed to" in paragraph 2.
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)
Suspend the Rules
Resolution # PD-075-21
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting for an
additional 30 minutes until 11:30 p.m.
Carried
Resolution # PD-076-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Jones
That the foregoing Resolution #PD-073-21 be amended by replacing the word
"arrange" with "accept" in paragraph 2.
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)
The foregoing Resolution #PD-073-21 was then put to a vote and carried as
amended.
13.5 PDS-018-21 Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan
This matter was considered earlier in the meeting (Item 9.4).
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14. New Business — Consideration
14.1 Land South of Uplands (Councillor Neal)
Resolution # PD-077-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Jones
That Staff be directed to report back at the March 1, 2021 Council meeting on
whether the land south of Uplands can be retained by the Municipality for future
parkland, rather than transferred to developers.
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)
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 November 16, 2020
Planning and Development Committee Meeting)
Resolution # PD-078-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That Report PSD-039-20 Responding to the Delegation by Mr. Hugh Allin
Regarding the North Village Secondary Plan and Correspondence from Hugh
Allin, be received for information.
Carried
16. Confidential Reports
16.1 Confidential Memo from Faye Langmaid, Manager of Special Projects,
Regarding Pre-Sort/Anaerobic Digestor and Energy Park Zoning
Resolution # PD-079-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That Item 16.1, Confidential Memo from Faye Langmaid, Manager of Special
Projects, Regarding Pre-Sort/Anaerobic Digestor and Energy Park Zoning, be
received for information.
Carried
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Suspend the Rules
Resolution # PD-080-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting for an
additional 20 minutes until 11:50 p.m.
Carried
Closed Session
Resolution # PD-081-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as
amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing a matter that
deals with a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the
municipality or local board and litigation or potential litigation, including matters
before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.
Carried
Rise and Report
The meeting resumed in open session at 11:39 p.m.
Councillor Anderson advised that one item was discussed in "closed" session in
accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and no resolutions
were passed.
16.2 Confidential Verbal Update from Faye Langmaid, Manager of Special
Projects, Regarding a Property Matter
Resolution # PD-082-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That Item 16.2, Confidential Verbal Update from Faye Langmaid, Manager of
Special Projects, Regarding a Property Matter, be received for information.
Carried
17. Adjournment
Resolution # PD-083-21
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the meeting adjourn at 11.43 p.m.
Carried
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