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Planning and Development Committee
Minutes
Date: November 30, 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 M. Zwart
Regrets: Councillor C. Traill
Staff Present: J. Newman, L. Patenaude, R. Windle, F. Langmaid, K.
Richardson, R. Maciver
Other Staff Present: A. Burke, T. Webster, A. Payne, T. Gamble
1. Call to Order
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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. Presentations/Delegations
4.1 Presentation from Amy Burke, Senior Planner and Tracey Webster,
Principal Planner, Regarding Report PDS-062-21 Zone Clarington — Second
Draft (Rural) Zoning By-law.
Suspend the Rules
Resolution # PD-241-21
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the Presentation of Amy
Burke, Senior Planner and Tracey Webster, Principal Planner, for an additional
10 minutes, for a total of 20 minutes.
Carried
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Amy Burke, Senior Planner and Tracey Webster, Principal Planner were present
regarding Report PDS-062-21 Zone Clarington - Second Draft (Rural) Zoning By-
law. Ms. Burke provided the background of the guiding principles and outlined
the key features for the first draft zoning by-law from November 2018. She
provided an overview of the natural heritage systems highlighting the natural
heritage features and natural hazards of the area. Ms. Burke explained the
background of Council direction from Resolution C-512-20 from December 2020.
Ms. Webster explained the background of Environmental Protection (EP) Zoning,
compared the difference from 2018 to 2021 and outlined the natural features
included. She outlined the other schedules included and explained the site plan
control. Ms. Webster provided an overview of the proposed residential and
agricultural development process and the introduction and advisories for external
agencies. Ms. Burke provided an overview of the recommendations within Report
PDS-062-21 and noted that the release in November 2018 was an initial release
to provide greater opportunity on the proposed new zoning for the Clarington
rural area.
4.2 Ken Best, Best Universe Inc., Regarding Report PDS-062-21 Zone
Clarington - Second Draft (Rural) Zoning By-law
Ken Best, Best Universe Inc., was present regarding Report PDS-062-21 Zone
Clarington - Second Draft (Rural) Zoning By-law. Mr. Best questioned if a mixed
use building containing both residential and commercial could be built in the Oak
Ridges Moraine and Greenbelt.
Mr. Thorne was called but was not present at this time.
4.4 Libby Racansky, Regarding Report PDS-062-21 Zone Clarington - Second
Draft (Rural) Zoning By-law
Libby Racansky was present regarding Report PDS-062-21 Zone Clarington -
Second Draft (Rural) Zoning By-law. Ms. Racansky requested that the former
Lake Iroquois Shoreline be protected to ensure the safety and health of current
and future generations. She displayed mapping of the shoreline and explained
that it is a significant groundwater recharge area for the watershed, which is
declining with each development in the area. Ms. Racansky stated that the runoff
is further intensifying flooding because it is not contained within a certain area.
She explained that the Courtice and Darlington area is sensitive to changes due
to its unconfined aquifer. Ms. Racansky stated that Envision Durham provides for
the protection of the Lake Iroquois Shoreline (LIS) and added that there is a need
to protect the LIS and the two largest wetland complexes, for their hydrological
functions in rural zoning. She requested that Staff include the LIS within the
zoning documents for rural areas.
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4.3 Peter Thorne, Regarding Report PDS-062-21 Zone Clarington - Second
Draft (Rural) Zoning By-law
Peter Thorne was present regarding Report PDS-062-21 Zone Clarington -
Second Draft (Rural) Zoning By-law. Mr. Thorne expressed his concerns
regarding the EP mandate in rural lands. He questioned if the affected
constituents are aware of the proposal and if they know how the proposal will
affect them. Mr. Thorne added that he was not made aware when the process
started in 2018 and added that it is a concern that residents may not be aware.
He questioned if the proposal would control what residents will do with their land
and stated that landowners deserve to know what decisions are being made on
their behalf. Mr. Thorne stated that it is difficult to consult with the Conservation
Authority and questioned if any Members of Council who support the EP
mandate, have ever requested to build on land that is designated EP. He noted
that any studies required for an application, are at the cost of the applicant and
stated that the landowners want to protect their woodlands and property. Mr.
Thorne questioned if Members of Council have requested information from the
province and why this proposal has come forward. He expressed his concerns
regarding the Conservation Authority denying a request as the resident can't
appeal to Council and outlined what they can impose on a request.
Suspend the Rules
Resolution # PD-242-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Jones
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the Delegation for an
additional two minutes
Carried
Mr. Thorne questioned if Members of Council understand how the proposal will
affect the landowners and the value of their land and answered questions from
Members of Committee.
4.5 Gord Robinson, Regarding Report PDS-062-21 Zone Clarington - Second
Draft (Rural) Zoning By-law
Gord Robinson was present regarding Report PDS-062-21 Zone Clarington -
Second Draft (Rural) Zoning By-law. Mr. Robinson stated that he doesn't see a
lot of change in the report and stated that it does not mention the provincial
mandate of EP lands, or the number of acres removed. He stated that the rural
area is taking a major hit with the proposal along with the Durham Region's
Official Plan. Mr. Robinson thanked Councillor Neal and Councillor Anderson for
trying to pass a motion to notify rural residents about the process. He requested
that the report be tabled until the urban study report is completed, so it can have
the same setbacks as urban lands and when an in -person public meeting can be
held.
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Mr. Robinson stated that if the proposal is approved, rural residents be
compensated by lowering their tax ratio by resolution and answered questions
from Members of Committee.
5. Planning Services Department Reports
5.1 PDS-062-21 Zone Clarington — Second Draft (Rural) Zoning By -Law
Resolution # PD-243-21
Moved by Councillor Hooper
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Report PDS-062-21 and any related communication items, be received;
That Council direct staff to initiate the public consultation process, including the
holding of Open Houses; a Statutory Public Meeting; and the preparation of a
Municipally initiated Zoning By-law Amendment for a new Zoning By-law
applicable to Clarington's rural area;
That Council direct Staff to prepare a draft amendment to the Site Plan Control
By-law, concurrently with the Zoning By-law update, for the purposes of
regulating development within or in proximity to natural features;
That Council direct that notice of the Open Houses and for the Statutory Public
Meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the
Planning Act and the enhanced consultation program as identified in this report;
That in addition to the Planning Act requirements and the enhanced consultation
program in this report, Staff prepare and mail a one-time project Information
Sheet to all property owners within the rural area, as identified in Section 5.5 of
this report; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-062-21 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried as amended
On a recorded vote, later in the meeting, see following motions.
Councillor Anderson left the meeting at 8.15 p.m.
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Amendment:
Resolution # PD-244-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Jones
That the foregoing Resolution #PD-243-21 be amended by deleting
Recommendation #3.
Yes (2): Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal
No (3): Mayor Foster, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart
Absent (2): Councillor Anderson, and Councillor Traill
Motion Lost on a recorded vote (2 to 3)
Recess
Resolution # PD-245-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Jones
That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m. with Mayor Foster in the Chair.
Amendment
Resolution # PD-246-21
Moved by Councillor Neal
Seconded by Councillor Jones
That the foregoing Resolution #PD-243-21 be amended by adding the following
to Recommendation 5:
That the notice include the Municipal Comprehensive Review by the
Region of Durham outlining how their property may be effected by the
environmental protection area and advising who to contact at the Region
of Durham regarding the Municipal Comprehensive Review.
Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and
Councillor Zwart
Absent (2): Councillor Anderson, and Councillor Traill
Carried on a recorded vote (5 to 0)
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Main Motion as Amended:
Resolution # PD-247-21
Moved by Councillor Hooper
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Report PDS-062-21 and any related communication items, be received;
That Council direct staff to initiate the public consultation process, including the
holding of Open Houses; a Statutory Public Meeting; and the preparation of a
Municipally initiated Zoning By-law Amendment for a new Zoning By-law
applicable to Clarington's rural area;
That Council direct Staff to prepare a draft amendment to the Site Plan Control
By-law, concurrently with the Zoning By-law update, for the purposes of
regulating development within or in proximity to natural features;
That Council direct that notice of the Open Houses and for the Statutory Public
Meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the
Planning Act and the enhanced consultation program as identified in this report;
That in addition to the Planning Act requirements and the enhanced consultation
program in this report, Staff prepare and mail a one-time project Information
Sheet to all property owners within the rural area, as identified in Section 5.5 of
this report and that the notice include the Municipal Comprehensive Review by
the Region of Durham outlining how their property may be effected by the
environmental protection area and advising who to contact at the Region of
Durham regarding the Municipal Comprehensive Review; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-062-21 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Yes (3): Mayor Foster, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart
No (2): Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal
Absent (2): Councillor Anderson, and Councillor Traill
Carried on a recorded vote (3 to 2)
5.1.1 Correspondence from Vera Spange-Koukidis, Peter Koukidis, Paul
Koukidis, and Eleni Koukidis, Regarding Report PDS-062-21 Zone
Clarington - Second Draft (Rural) Zoning By-law
This matter was considered with Item 5.1, Report PDS-062-21 Zone Clarington -
Second Draft (Rural) Zoning By-law.
5.1.2 Correspondence from Marlene and Ron Kuzenko, Regarding Report PDS-
062-21 Zone Clarington - Second Draft (Rural) Zoning By-law
This matter was considered with Item 5.1, Report PDS-062-21 Zone Clarington -
Second Draft (Rural) Zoning By-law.
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6. Adjournment
Resolution # PD-248-21
Moved by Councillor Hooper
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That the meeting adjourn at 9:47 p.m.
Carried
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