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Planning and Development Committee
Minutes
Date: March 27, 2023
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Council Members (in Chambers or MS Teams)
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, L. Backus, A. Poray, K. Richardson, C. Salazar,
A. Tapp, J. Newman, M. Chambers
1. Call to Order
Councillor Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgment Statement
Councillor Traill 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
6. Presentations/Delegations
6.1 Presentation by Simon Gill, Director, Economic Development and Tourism,
Region of Durham, Regarding Durham Region's Economic Development
Strategy and Action Plan: Ready, Set, Future: Five Year Economic
Development and Tourism Strategy and Action Plan
Simon Gill, Director, Economic Development and Tourism, Region of Durham
was present regarding Durham Region's Economic Development Strategy and
Action Plan: Ready, Set, Future: Five Year Economic Development and Tourism
Strategy and Action Plan. Using an electronic presentation, Simon provided
background information on the development of the Region of Durham's
Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan.
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S. Gill acknowledged that developing the plan included a focus on collaboration,
diversity, and inclusion. Simon noted the vision for the plan and explained that
there are five long term aspirations. S. Gill highlighted the eight guiding principles
and the five economic priority clusters. S. Gill explained that the Region of
Durham has set aspirations for 30 years and have created an action plan for the
next five years. Simon added that each goal outlined has action items identified.
S. Gill concluded by explaining that all these aspects assisted in creating a 2023-
2027 Strategy and Action Plan. Simon thanked the Member of Committee and
answered questions.
Resolution # PD-025-23
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the Presentation by Simon Gill, Director, Economic Development and
Tourism, Region of Durham, Regarding Durham Region's Economic
Development Strategy and Action Plan: Ready, Set, Future: Five Year Economic
Development and Tourism Strategy and Action Plan, be received with thanks.
Carried
6.2 Presentation by Brian Bridgeman, Commissioner, Planning & Economic
Development, Colleen Goodchild, Manager, Policy Planning & Special
Studies, & Gary Muller, Planning Director - Envision Durham -
Comprehensive Review of the Durham Region's Official Plan
Brian Bridgeman, Commissioner, Planning and Economic Development, Colleen
Goodchild, Manager, Policy Planning & Special Studies, and Gary Muller,
Planning Director, Region of Durham, were present regarding Envision Durham
Comprehensive Review of the Durham Region's Official Plan. Brian Bridgeman
provided introductions and background of the development of the Draft Regional
Official Plan. Brian explained that the province requires the Region of Durham to
prepare and review the Official Plan and ensure that it conforms with Provincial
Planning Policies.
Using an electronic presentation, Colleen Goodchild continued by summarizing
the goals of the Draft Official Plan and reviewed the legislative requirements.
C. Goodchild provided an overview of the following Chapters which will be
included in the Draft Regional Official Plan:
• Chapter 1, which is the Regional Structure and the prologue of the Official
Plan
• Chapter 2 - Prosperous Region
• Chapter 3 - Healthy Communities.
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• Chapter 4
- Supportive Infrastructure
• Chapter 5
- Vibrant Urban System.
• Chapter 6
- Thriving Rural System
• Chapter 7
- Protected Greenlands Systems
• Chapter 8
- Connected Transportation System.
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Colleen reviewed the settlement area boundary expansions and growth
allocations for the Municipality of Clarington. C. Goodchild concluded by
reviewing the next steps which included requiring any comments on the Draft
Regional Official Plan by April 3, 2023, and adoption by the Regional Council in
late May. Brian Bridgeman, Colleen Goodchild and Gary Muller answered
questions from the Members of Committee.
Resolution # PD-026-23
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the presentation of Brian Bridgeman, Commissioner, Planning & Economic
Development, Colleen Goodchild, Manager, Policy Planning and Special Studies,
and Gary Muller, Planning Director, Region of Durham, were present regarding
Envision Durham - Comprehensive Review of the Durham Region's Official Plan,
be received with thanks.
Carried
Libby Racansky regarding PDS-021-23 - Rezoning to Facilitate 21
Condominium Townhouses at the Northwest Corner of Trulls Road and
Nash Road in Courtice
Libby Racansky was present via electronic means regarding PDS-021-23 -
Rezoning to Facilitate 21 Condominium Townhouses at the Northwest Corner of
Trulls Road and Nash Road in Courtice. Libby expressed concern regarding the
location of the development and the impacts to the aquifer, water tables, flooding,
pooling and contamination of the water. L. Racansky added that it is important
the groundwater stay underground for the sake of the trees and vegetation. Libby
reviewed the location of the townhouses and does not feel that CLOCA has the
ability to express themselves and referred to similar developments in Oshawa
which had measures in place to ensure the groundwater was not contaminated.
L. Racansky added that groundwater is a main source of Municipal Water supply
and it must be kept clean. Libby noted concern with the removal of trees and was
hopeful that some of them would be protected and noted several items in the
report that refer to the protection of the trees.
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L. Racansky is also concerned with the increased noise to the area with the
removal of the trees. Libby requested several background studies be conducted
prior to the site plan being approved.
Recess
Resolution # PD-027-23
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That the Committee recess for five minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m. with Councillor Anderson in the Chair.
6.4 Rodger Miller, Miller Planning Services, regarding PDS-021-23 - Rezoning
to Facilitate 21 Condominium Townhouses at the Northwest Corner of
Trulls Road and Nash Road in Courtice
Rodger Miller, Miller Planning Services, was present via electronic means
regarding PDS-021-23 - Rezoning to Facilitate 21 Condominium Townhouses at
the Northwest Corner of Trulls Road and Nash Road in Courtice. Rodger noted
that they are in support of the recommendations in the report and noted they are
available to answer questions. R. Miller addressed some of the concerns of Libby
Racansky and noted the natural heritage and key hydrological features are to the
north of the site and the applicant has satisfied all of the requirements of the
Municipality of Clarington and CLOCA in addition to providing all of the required
studies. Rodger explained that there will be controls in place with respect to
stormwater management and all the concerns raised by the Municipality of
Clarington have been addressed. R. Miller added the noise report has been
reviewed and accepted by the Region of Durham and the Municipality of
Clarington. Rodger answered questions from the Members of Committee.
6.5 Michael Kelly regarding PDS-021-23 - Rezoning to Facilitate 21
Condominium Townhouses at the Northwest Corner of Trulls Road and
Nash Road in Courtice
Staff were advised by Michael Kelly during the meeting to withdraw the
delegation.
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6.6 Bryce Jordan, GHD and Lucy Stocco, Tribute Communities, regarding PDS-
017-23, Envision Durham: Draft New Regional Official Plan
Bryce Jordan, GHD and Lucy Stocco, Tribute Communities, were present
regarding PDS-017-23, Envision Durham: Draft New Regional Official Plan.
Using an electronic presentation Bryce made comments regarding the boundary
request BER-39 in the Draft Official Plan on behalf of Halminen Homes and
Tribute Communities. B. Jordan thanked staff for the Envision Durham Report
and congratulated Regional Planning Staff. Bryce noted they are satisfied with
the Plan but stated that the areas noted in the maps were not agreed upon by
Halminen Homes or Tribute Communities. B. Jordan requested that this area be
included in the Newcastle Urban Boundary. Bryce noted that this should be
included as it is connected to Newcastle by various transportation routes both
private and active and with the proposed realignment of Regional Road 17 to
BER-39, there will be further improvements. B. Jordan explained that there are
already urban uses within BER-39 including two schools which gain access
through Highway 35/115 and it will be difficult to not include them in the urban
area boundary. Bryce explained they wanted to advise the Committee of their
requests to the Region of Durham and hope that the Region reconsiders this
area in the final plan.
6.7 Mark Jacobs, The Biglieri Group, regarding PDS-017-23, Envision Durham:
Draft New Regional Official Plan
Mark Jacobs, The Biglieri Group, was present via electronic means regarding
PDS-017-23, Envision Durham: Draft New Regional Official Plan. Mark was
present on behalf of his client regarding 72 Ormiston Street in Hampton.
M. Jacobs explained this site is currently outside of the Hampton Hamlet
Boundary and is prime agricultural land. Mark is requesting that the Municipality
of Clarington support the request to have this site included in the Hampton
Hamlet in the Durham Region Official Plan. M. Jacobs provided background on
the subject site and noted that originally the site was designated as Hamlet as
part of Clarington Official Plan Amendment 107 (OPA 107), but the Hamlet
expansion was deferred by the Region of Durham and the site was removed.
Mark noted that the owners have requested that the site and the lands adjacent
to the site be included in the Hampton Hamlet Boundary as part of the draft
Regional Official Plan, but it was not included in the draft. M. Jacobs concluded
by asking the Members of Committee to support the inclusion of the site in the
rounding out of the Hampton Hamlet. Mark responded to questions from
Members of Committee.
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6.8 Rosemarie Humphries and Nicole Cappadocia, Humphries Planning Group
Inc. regarding PDS-023-23, Rezoning Application to Permit 33 Residential
Units Consisting of 7 Single Detached Units and 26 Townhouse Units in
Bowmanville
Rosemarie Humphries and Nicole Cappadocia, Humphries Planning Group Inc.,
were present via electronic means regarding PDS-023-23, Rezoning Application
to Permit 33 Residential Units Consisting of 7 Single Detached Units and 26
Townhouse Units in Bowmanville. Nicole noted that they support the staff report
and recommendations and are available for any questions from Committee.
6.9 Ronald Worboy, Ronald F. Worboy Law, regarding PDS-024-23 Robinson
Creek and Tooley Creek Subwatershed Study
Staff were advised by Ronald Worboy prior to the meeting to withdraw the
delegation.
7. Reports/Correspondence Related to Presentations/Delegations
7.1 PDS-021-23 Rezoning to Facilitate 21 Condominium Townhouses at the
Northwest Corner of Trulls Road and Nash Road in Courtice
Resolution # PD-028-23
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report PDS-021-23 and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Lifelong Investment
Corporation be approved and the draft By-law in Attachment 1 to Report PDS-
021-23 be passed;
That once all conditions contained in the Official Plan with respect to the removal
of the (H) Holding Symbol and conditions of draft approval 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 Condominium;
That the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department
and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report
PDS-021-23 and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-021-23 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
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7.2 PDS-017-23 Envision Durham: Draft New Regional Official Plan
Resolution # PD-029-23
Moved by Councillor Rang
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That Report PDS-017-23 and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the comments presented on the Draft new Regional Official Plan contained
in Report PDS-017-23 be endorsed;
That a copy of Report PDS-017-23 and Council's decision be sent to the Region
of Durham, other Durham Region area municipalities, and the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-017-23 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
7.2.1 Correspondence from Ryan Guetter and Marc Mitanis, Weston Consulting
regarding PDS-017-23, Envision Durham: Draft New Regional Official Plan
Item 7.2.1 was considered during Item 7.2, PDS-017-23, Envision Durham: Draft
New Regional Official Plan.
7.2.2 Correspondence from Wendy Bracken regarding PDS-017-23, Envision
Durham: Draft New Regional Official Plan
Item 7.2.2 was considered during Item 7.2, PDS-017-23, Envision Durham: Draft
New Regional Official Plan.
7.2.3 Correspondence from Rodger Miller, Miller Planning Services, regarding PDS-
017-23, Envision Durham: Draft New Regional Official Plan
Item 7.2.3 was considered during Item 7.2, PDS-017-23, Envision Durham: Draft
New Regional Official Plan.
7.3 PDS-023-23 Rezoning Application to Permit 33 Residential Units Consisting
of 7 Single Detached Units and 26 Townhouse Units in Bowmanville
Resolution # PD-030-23
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That Report PDS-023-23 and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
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That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Fairhaven
Investments Inc. be approved and the draft By-law in Attachment 1 to Report
PDS-023-23 be passed;
That once all conditions contained in the Official Plan with respect to the removal
of the (H) Holding Symbol and conditions of draft 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-023-23 and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-023-23 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
7.4 PDS-024-23 Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Subwatershed Study
Resolution # PD-031-23
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That Report PDS-024-23 and any related delegations or communication items be
received for information;
That the recommendations in the Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek
Subwatershed Study be adopted in principle;
That staff implement the recommendations of the Robinson Creek and Tooley
Creek Subwatershed Study in the Courtice Transit Oriented Community
Secondary Plan and the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan;
That staff implement the recommendations of the Robinson Creek and Tooley
Creek Subwatershed Study through any subsequent development approvals;
and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-024-23 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decisions.
Carried
7.4.1 Correspondence from Ryan Guetter and Marc Mitanis, Weston Consulting,
regarding PDS-024-23, Robinson Creek and Tooley Creek Subwatershed
Study
Item 7.4.1 was considered during Item 7.4, PDS-024-23, Robinson Creek and
Tooley Creek Subwatershed Study.
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9. Staff Reports and Staff Memos
9.1 PDS-019-23 Port of Newcastle Phase 2, Stage 3, Certificate of Acceptance
and Assumption By -Law, and Final and Other Related Works
Resolution # PD-032-23
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That Report PDS-019-23 and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the Director of Planning and Infrastructure Services be authorized to issue a
Certificate of Acceptance for the Final Works, which includes final stage roads
and other related works constructed within Plan 40M-2373;
That the draft By-law (Attachment 1), assuming certain streets and block within
Plan 40M-2373 (Attachment 1), be approved; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-019-23 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
9.2 PDS-020-23 Rezoning to Permit 8 Single Detached Dwellings and 74
Condominium Townhouse Units at the Southwest Corner of Hancock Road
and Nash Road in Courtice
Resolution # PD-033-23
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That Report PDS-020-23 and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Nash
Developments Limited (Marlin Spring) be approved and the draft By-law in
Attachment 1 to Report PDS-020-23 be passed;
That once all conditions contained in the Official Plan with respect to the removal
of the (H) Holding Symbol and conditions of draft approval 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 Condominium;
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That the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department
and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report
PDS-020-23 and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-020-23 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
10. New Business - Consideration
11. Unfinished Business
12. Questions to Department Heads/Request for Staff Reports
Members of Committee asked questions of the Director of Planning and
Development Services.
13. Confidential Items
14. Adjournment
Resolution # PD-034-23
Moved by Councillor Rang
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the meeting adjourn at 9.32 p.m.
Carried
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