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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-18 Clarftwn If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Co-ordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131 Planning and Development Committee Minutes Date: September 18, 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 S. Elhajjeh, Councillor L. Rang, Councillor C. Traill, Councillor W. Woo, Councillor M. Zwart Regrets: Councillor G. Anderson Staff Present: J. Newman, A. Tapp, L. Backus, K. Richardson, M. Chambers Other Staff Present: J. O'Meara, L. Preston, T. Ryan 1. Call to Order Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Land Acknowledgment Statement Councillor Elhajjeh 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. Presentations/Delegations 6. Consent Agenda Resolution # PD-059-23 Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh Seconded by Councillor Zwart That the items listed in Section 6, be approved on consent in accordance with the agenda. ClariiwwnSeptember 18, 2023 Planning and Development Committee Minutes Carried 6.1 Communications 6.2 Staff Reports and Staff Memos 6.2.1 PDS-049-23 - Downing Street & JD Group Sales Pavilion Extension to Lease Agreement Resolution # PD-060-23 That Report PDS-049-23, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Council approve the extension of the lease agreement for a sales pavilion on municipal lands at 1485 Highway 2 in Courtice for a period of two (2) years from the expiry date, being May 8th 2025; That the Director of Planning and Infrastructure Services be authorized to execute the extension of the license agreement with Downing Street & JD Group, the new owners of the adjacent lands, known as the Uplands site, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy CAO/Solicitor; That no further extensions be granted after this two (2) year period; That the By-law attached to Report PDS-049-23, as attachment 2, be approved; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-049-23, and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 7. Items for Separate Discussion 7.1 Correspondence from Leslie Leonard, Director, Land and Housing, Brookfield Residential and Paolo Sacilotto, Project Manager, DG Group regarding the ongoing Durham Region Infrastructure Delays, Newcastle Zone 1 Reservoir and Zone 2 Pumping Station Resolution # PD-061-23 Moved by Councillor Woo Seconded by Councillor Zwart Whereas on October 25, 2022, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, issued a Minister's Order to 29 large and rapidly growing Ontario municipalities, including Clarington, to sign a Housing Pledge in order to meet the Provincial Government's target of providing 1.5 million new homes in the next decade (Province ERO bulletin No. 019-6171); and Whereas on February 27, 2023, Clarington Council passed a resolution that the action items in Report PDS-009-23 be endorsed as Clarington's Housing Pledge to support the acceleration of housing supply in Ontario; and 2 ClariiwwnSeptember 18, 2023 Planning and Development Committee Minutes Whereas the action items in Report PDS-009-23 include support of Infrastructure Master Planning: working with Durham Region to align land use planning and infrastructure planning to maximize the efficiency of servicing secondary plan areas to support the construction of new homes; Now therefore be it resolved That Council consider Advancing the Zone 1 Reservoir and Zone 2 Pumping Station in Newcastle; That the Region of Durham report back to Clarington on regional timelines related to advancing the Zone 1 Reservoir and Zone 2 Pumping Station in Newcastle; and That a copy of the Council resolution be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham and the Durham Region area municipalities for information. Yes (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart Absent (1): Councillor Anderson Carried on a recorded vote (6 to 0) 8. Unfinished Business 9. New Business - Consideration 10. Public Meetings 10.1 Public Meeting for proposed zoning by-law amendment and proposed plan of subdivision for 75 Single Detached dwellings in Courtice Roland Saunders was present in opposition to the application. Roland expressed concerns that the geological studies only included the land on the south side of Poppyfield Drive. R. Saunders questioned if there will be more environmental studies completed and noted that in the traffic study that the names for street A and street B are reversed. Roland added that 3222 Tooley Road currently has a septic bed on a lot which is allocated for future development. R. Saunders asked if this if this means the sewers on this portion of the road will be extended to the existing properties. Lynda Harlos was present in opposition to the application. Lynda questioned if there has been any water testing done and is concerned with the dampness in the area. L. Harlos stated that Tooley Road is know for flooding and further development will be an issue. Lynda is concerned for the wildlife in the area including owls and endangered brown bats. L. Harlos concluded by noting this is wetland and feels it should not be used for development. 3 Clarington September 18, 2023 Planning and Development Committee Minutes Ernie Rainbow was present in opposition to the application. Ernie reviewed the staff report and was confused by some of the designs and more specifically the phases and timing of the development. E. Rainbow asked for clarification on which plan to follow. Ernie noted there was previously a 100-foot buffer included in a previous version and asked if this is still being considered. Tom Harlos was present in opposition to the application. Tom noted there was originally a 100-foot buffer on the north-west corner of the development. T. Harlos expressed concern that the proposed development signage was only updated on Tooley Road but not at the end of Poppyfield Drive. Justin Kennedy was present in opposition to the application. Justin noted the septic bed for his home is located on another property. J. Kennedy explained that this was a result of a land severance that happened in 1995. Justin questioned what will happen to the septic bed and if the sewers will get extended. Daria Martchenko was present in opposition to the application. Daria is concerned with the protection of the trees and wildlife including turkey vultures and brown bats. D. Martchenko added that this area is the natural habitat for many species. Daria answered questions from the Members of Committee. Michael Fry, D.G. Biddle and Associates, spoke on behalf of the applicant. Michael provided background information on the application and noted that this land is outside of the Greenbelt and within the urban and built boundaries of the Municipality of Clarington. M. Fry noted that the minimum requirements for the Clarington Official Plan have been met and that the sewer services are planned to be extended to the remaining lots. Michael noted the environmental impacts studies have been completed and the developers respect the wetland buffer. M. Fry added the hydrogeological studies are ongoing and they are working with Staff on a number of outstanding items including updated traffic and hydrogeological studies. Michael thanked the Members of Committee and answered questions. 10.1.1 PDS-050-23 - Public Meeting for a Zoning By-law Amendment for 3124, 3131, 3146, 3164, 3178, 3194, 3202, 3210 and severed lands surrounding 3222 Tooley Road, Courtice Resolution # PD-062-23 Moved by Councillor Woo Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh That Report PDS-050-23 and any related communication items, be received for information only; 4 ClaringtonSeptember 18, 2023 Planning and Development Committee Minutes 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 Baseline Properties Ltd. and continue processing the applications including preparation of a subsequent report; and, That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-050-23 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried The Public Meeting concluded at 7:12 p.m. 11. Confidential Items 12. Adjournment Resolution # PD-063-23 Moved by Councillor Zwart Seconded by Councillor Traill That the meeting adjourn at 7:13 p.m. Carried 5