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Planning and Development Committee
Minutes
Date: January 16, 2023
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Council Chambers or Microsoft Teams
Municipal Administrative Centre
40 Temperance Street, 2nd Floor
Bowmanville, Ontario
Members Present: Mayor A. Foster, Councillor G. Anderson, Councillor S. Elhajjeh,
Councillor L. Rang, Councillor C. Traill, Councillor W. Woo,
Councillor M. Zwart
Staff Present: M. Dempster, J. Newman, L. Patenaude, C. Salazar, L. Backus,
A. Tapp, K. Richardson
Other Staff Present: T. Robichaud, S. Parish, B. Weiler, A. VanDyk
1. Call to Order
Councillor Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgment Statement
Councillor Rang led the meeting in the Land Acknowledgement Statement.
3. Declaration of Interest
There were no disclosures of interest stated at this meeting.
4. Announcements
Members of Committee announced upcoming community events and matters of
community interest.
5. Public Meetings
5.1 Public Meeting for a Temporary -Use Zoning By-law Amendment for a
Temporary Sales Office
Brian Gronke was present via electronic means in opposition to the location of
the entryway. Brian expressed concerns regarding the entry to the temporary
sales office and suggested relocating to Nash Road. B. Gronke questioned if
there is a length of time when the sales office must be removed once sales are
complete.
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Aloha May was present in opposition to the location of the entryway. Aloha
expressed concerns regarding traffic, the safety of children, and the condition of
the road and bridge. A. May suggested relocating the entryway to Nash Road
and answered questions from Members of Committee.
Scott Lafete, Nash Developments Limited (Marlin Spring) was present on behalf
of the applicant. Scott provided an overview of the proposal and application
process and answered questions from Members of Committee.
Resolution # PD-006-23
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to
ask questions for a second time.
Carried
5.1.1 PDS-001-23 Application to Amend Zoning By-law 84-63 to Permit a
Temporary Sales Office in Courtice
Resolution # PD-007-23
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That Report PDS-001-23 and any related communication items, be received;
That the application submitted by Nash Developments Limited to change the
zoning to permit a new temporary home sales office and an associated parking
lot for a maximum of three (3) years be approved;
That Staff receive and consider comments from the public and Council with
respect to the Rezoning Application (ZBA2022-0024) through the site plan
process;
That the Durham Regional Planning Department and Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PDS-001-23 and
Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-001-23 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
5.1.1.1 Correspondence from Libby Racansky, Regarding Report PDS-011-23
Item 5.1.1.1 was considered during Item 5.1.1 PDS-001-23 Application to Amend
Zoning By-law 84-63 to Permit a Temporary Sales Office in Courtice.
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5.2 Public Meeting for a Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
Amendment
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of the application.
Michael Fry and Ashlee Prescott, D.G. Biddle and Associates Ltd. were present
on behalf of the applicant. Ashlee provided an overview of the site,
neighborhood, and proposed development area. A. Prescott stated that the site
is designated living areas and urban residential. Ashlee explained that the zoning
by-law amendment is to rezone the property from Agricultural to Residential Type
2 and Urban Residential Type 2. A. Prescott stated that the proposal conforms
with all policies, growth plans, and the Provincial Policy Statement. Ashlee
concluded by outlining the required approvals for both the zoning by-law
amendment and the draft plan of subdivision.
5.2.1 PDS-002-23 Rezoning and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 7 Lots for Single
Detached Dwellings in Bowmanville
Resolution # PD-008-23
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report PDS-002-23 and any related communication items, be received;
That the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2022-0008 submitted by
1494339 Ontario Limited (Woodland Homes), to permit the development of 7 lots
for single detached units, be approved;
That the Public Meeting, the rezoning application submitted by 494339 Ontario
Limited (Woodland Homes), be approved and the By-law in Attachment 1 to
Report PDS-002-23 be approved;
That any Council and/or Public concerns be addressed through the subdivision
draft conditions and any related site plan process, if applicable;
That once all requirements of draft subdivision approval are satisfied the By-law
authorizing the Removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be approved;
That the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department
and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of report
PDS-002-23 and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-002-23 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried Later in the Meeting, see following motion
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Amendment:
Resolution # PD-009-23
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That the foregoing Resolution #PD-008-22 be amended by adding the following:
That the plan of subdivision cannot be registered until the septic bed
encroachment by the neighbouring property has been resolved by either
connecting the Rimes dwelling (248 Mearns Avenue) to the sanitary sewer
system or by the construction of a new, Region of Durham Health
approved septic bed which does not encroach on the subdivision lands;
and in either case, the existing system has been properly
decommissioned.
Carried
Main Motion as Amended:
Resolution # PD-010-23
That Report PDS-002-23 and any related communication items, be received;
That the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2022-0008 submitted by
1494339 Ontario Limited (Woodland Homes), to permit the development of 7 lots
for single detached units, be approved;
That the rezoning application submitted by 494339 Ontario Limited (Woodland
Homes), be approved and the By-law in Attachment 1 to Report PDS-002-23 be
approved;
That any Council and/or Public concerns be addressed through the subdivision
draft conditions and any related site plan process, if applicable;
That once all requirements of draft subdivision approval are satisfied the By-law
authorizing the Removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be approved;
That the plan of subdivision cannot be registered until the septic bed
encroachment by the neighbouring property has been resolved by either
connecting the Rimes dwelling (248 Mearns Avenue) to the sanitary sewer
system or by the construction of a new, Region of Durham Health approved
septic bed which does not encroach on the subdivision lands; and in either case,
the existing system has been properly decommissioned;
That the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department
and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of report
PDS-002- 23 and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-002-23 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
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5.3 Public Meeting for a Proposed Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
Amendment
Michael Fry was present on behalf of Halminen Homes to express concerns
regarding the layout of the subdivision. Michael stated that Staff is performing an
environmental assessment for an extension of Meadowglade Road. Michael
explained that it will create a remnant parcel on the client's property and added
that the draft plan of subdivision should consider the remnant parcel as they don't
want a parcel that is deemed unusable.
Bryce Jordan, GHD, and Bonica Leung, Tribute (Courtice) Limited were present
regarding the application. Bryce provided an overview of the application and
realignment of the road and answered questions from Members of Committee.
5.3.1 PDS-003-23 Rezoning and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 98
Residential Units in Courtice
Resolution # PD-011-23
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That Report PDS-003-23 and any related communication items, be received for
information only;
That Staff receive and consider comments from the public and Council with
respect to the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment
applications submitted by Riley Park Developments Inc. (Tribute) and continue
processing the applications including preparation of a subsequent report; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-003-23 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
5.4 Public Meeting for a Proposed Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
Amendment
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of the application.
Bryce Jordan, GHD, and Bonica Leung, Tribute (Courtice) Limited were present
regarding the application. Bryce provided an overview of the application and
realignment of the road and answered questions from Members of Committee.
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5.4.1 PDS-004-23 Rezoning and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 236 Residential
Units in Courtice
Resolution # PD-012-23
Moved by Councillor Rang
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That Report PDS-004 -23 and any related communication items, be received for
information only;
That Staff receive and consider comments from the public and Council with
respect to the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment
applications submitted by Tribute (Courtice) Limited and continue processing the
applications including preparation of a subsequent report; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-004-23 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
The public meeting concluded at 7:32 p.m.
6. Presentations/Delegations (10 minute time limit)
7. Reports/Correspondence Related to Presentations/Delegations
8. Communications
9. Staff Reports and Staff Memos
10. New Business - Consideration
11. Unfinished Business
12. Questions to Department Heads/Request for Staff Report(s)
There were no questions to the Department Heads.
13. Confidential Items
14. Adjournment
Resolution # PD-013-23
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That the meeting adjourn at 7:33 p.m.
Carried
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