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Home My WebLink About2023-10-23 1 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: Time: Location: October 23, 2023 5:00 p.m. 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 M. Zwart Regrets: Councillor W. Woo Staff Present: M. Dempster, J. Newman, C. Salazar, L. Backus, A. Tapp, K. Richardson, L. Preston Other Staff Present: B. Rice _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order Councillor Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. Councillor Zwart joined the meeting at 5:30 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. Presentations/Delegations (10 Minute Time Limit) Planning and Development Committee Minutes October 23, 2023 2 5.1 Delegation by Derek Hannan, Regarding, Site Plan Concerns at No Frills, Newcastle Derek Hannan was present regarding site plan concerns at No Frills, Newcastle. Using an electronic presentation, D. Hannan provided background information on the site plan and expressed concerns regarding the turning and storage lane and the lack of traffic signals. Derek referenced an OMB Hearing related to the property. D. Hannan displayed photos of the parking lot from May 2023, outlining the painted lines for staff parking and directional markers for truck traffic. Derek concluded by requesting Council install traffic signals at North Street and King Avenue West, Newcastle, install East and Westbound turning and storage lanes on King Avenue West, and ensure that No Frills follows the approved site plan relating to the loading area. D. Hannan answered questions from Members of Committee. Resolution # PD-064-23 Moved by Councillor Rang Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh That the Delegation of Derek Hannan, Regarding, Site Plan Concerns at No Frills, Newcastle, be received with thanks. Carried 5.2 Delegation by Susan Ellis and Clint Cole, Greenbelt Water Keepers in Association with Enniskillen Environmental Association, Regarding, Concerns with the Langmaid Battery Energy Storage System Project in Clarington's Greenbelt Susan Ellis was present regarding concerns with the Langmaid Battery Energy Storage System Project in Clarington's Greenbelt. Using an electronic presentation, S. Ellis requested Council oppose the approval for the Langmaid Battery Energy Storage System and amend the Zoning By-law for lands within the Oak Ridges Moraine to align with Provincial and Regional Legislation. Susan expressed concerns regarding having a plant located within the Oak Ridges Moraine and answered questions from Members of Committee. Councillor Zwart joined the meeting at 5:30 p.m. Resolution # PD-065-23 Moved by Councillor Traill Seconded by Councillor Rang That Staff report back to determine whether the wording within the Municipality of Clarington Oak Ridges Moraine Zoning By-law 2005-109, needs to be updated. Planning and Development Committee Minutes October 23, 2023 3 Amendment Resolution # PD-066-23 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Traill That the foregoing Resolution #PD-065-23 be amended by adding the following at the end: "That the Municipality of Clarington indicate to the IESO an inability to support an application, without due planning process". Carried Main motion as Amended Resolution # PD-067-23 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Traill That Staff report back to determine whether the wording within the Municipality of Clarington Oak Ridges Moraine Zoning By-law 2005-109, needs to be updated; and That the Municipality of Clarington indicate to the IESO an inability to support an application, without due planning process. Yes (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart Absent (1): Councillor Woo Carried on a recorded vote (6 to 0) 5.3 Delegation by Katharine Warren, Jury Lands Foundation, Regarding, Report PDS-052-23 - Heritage Permit Application to demolish Triple Dormitory Building; 2020 Lambs Road, Bowmanville (former Boys Training School and WWII Prisoner of War Camp 30) Using an electronic presentation, Katharine Warren advised that the Jury Lands Foundation is in support of the recommendation by Staff and the Clarington Heritage Committee to save the triple dormitory building. Katharine provided historical information related to the site and answered questions from Members of Committee. 5.4 Delegation by Alexander Scherer, Regarding, Report PDS-052-23 - Heritage Permit Application to demolish Triple Dormitory Building; 2020 Lambs Road, Bowmanville (former Boys Training School and WWII Prisoner of War Camp 30) Alexander Scherer provided historical information on the Camp 30 site. Alexander requested Council to preserve the Camp 30 site and answered questions from Members of Committee. Planning and Development Committee Minutes October 23, 2023 4 5.5 Delegation by Steve Conway, Regarding, Report PDS-052-23 - Heritage Permit Application to demolish Triple Dormitory Building; 2020 Lambs Road, Bowmanville (former Boys Training School and WWII Prisoner of War Camp 30) Steve Conway, Vice-Chair of Clarington Heritage Committee, explained that there is a lack of maintenance on many historical sites. Steve requested Council to hold property owners responsible for maintaining historic sites. S. Conway advised the triple dormitory building has suffered neglect and advised that it's the responsibility of both the property owner and the Municipality to ensure routine maintenance. 5.6 Delegation by Devon Daniell and Ben Holthof, Regarding, Report PDS-052- 23 - Heritage Permit Application to demolish Triple Dormitory Building; 2020 Lambs Road, Bowmanville (former Boys Training School and WWII Prisoner of War Camp 30) Devon Daniell provided an overview on a past planning application in 2009 and past agreements starting in 2016. Devon provided an overview of the development history for the site, that an assessment was completed and noted that they've submitted a development application 18 months ago. Ben Holthof, Senior Heritage Planner, LHC Heritage Planning and Archology, provided a background, credentials and previous working experience. Ben provided history of previous Heritage Impact Assessments that have been comple ted for the site. 6. Consent Agenda Resolution # PD-068-23 Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh Seconded by Councillor Rang That all items listed in Section 6, with the exception of 6.2.1 and 6.2.7, be approved on consent in accordance with the Agenda. Carried 6.1 Communications 6.2 Staff Reports and Staff Memos 6.2.2 PDS-055-23 - Modernization of the Building Division Resolution # PD-069-23 That Report PDS-055-23, and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information. Planning and Development Committee Minutes October 23, 2023 5 6.2.3 PDS-056-23 - CL 2022-22 Various Court Replacements Budget Reallocations Resolution # PD-070-23 That Report PDS-056-23, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the Deputy CAO/Treasurer is authorized to reallocate up to $60,000.00 from the “Municipal Capital Works Reserve Fund” to the “CL2022-22 Various Court Replacements Project” capital account to complete the necessary work. 6.2.4 PDS-058-23 - Proposed Land Division Process Resolution # PD-071-23 That Report PDS-058-23, and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information. 6.2.5 PDS-059-23 - Transportation for the Future Act, 2023 (Bill 131); Schedule 2 - GO Transit Station Funding Act – Summary and Overview Resolution # PD-072-23 That Report PDS-059-23, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the Province be requested to specify that the legislation apply to the designated Major Transit Station Areas in municipal official plans; That the Municipality of Clarington supports the legislation; That the Province be requested to specify in the legislation that a transit station charge by-law passed by a municipality would be effective back to the date on which the GO Transit Station Funding Act comes into force; That should the proposed GO Transit Station Funding Act (Schedule 2 of the Transportation for the Future Act, 2023) legislation be passed, the Municipality hold a meeting as part of the required background study to provide the opportunity for property owners to comment on the use of the new funding tool; That Report PDS-059-23 be adopted as the Municipality’s submission to the Province on the proposed Transportation for the Future Act, 2023 – Schedule 2 – GO Transit Station Funding Act (Bill 131) (Proposal Number 23-MOI004); That a copy of Report PDS-059-23 and Council’s decision be sent to the Ministry of Infrastructure, Region of Durham, and other Durham Region area municipalities; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-059-23, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Planning and Development Committee Minutes October 23, 2023 6 6.2.6 PDS-061-23 - Port Granby Nature Reserve Proposal - Update Resolution # PD-073-23 That Report PDS-061-23, and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information. 6.2.1 PDS-052-23 - Heritage Permit Application to demolish Triple Dormitory Building; 2020 Lambs Road, Bowmanville (former Boys Training School and WWII Prisoner of War Camp 30) Closed Session Resolution # PD-074-23 Moved by Councillor Traill Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh 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 advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. Carried Rise and Report The meeting resumed in open session at 7:37 p.m. with Councillor Anderson in the Chair. Councillor Anderson advised that one item was discussed in “closed” session in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and one resolution was passed to provide direction to Staff. Resolution # PD-075-23 Moved by Councillor Traill Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh That Report PDS-052-23, any related delegations or communication items, be received for information; That Council support the recommendation of the Clarington Heritage Committee to refuse and not support the demolition of the Triple Dormitory building; That Heritage Permit Application File Number HPA2023-009 to demolish the Triple Dormitory building on the property located at 2020 Lambs Road (former Boys Training School and WWII Prisoner of War Camp 30) be refused; That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-052-23, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Carried Planning and Development Committee Minutes October 23, 2023 7 6.2.7 PDS-063-23 - GO Transit Rail Service – Bowmanville Extension Environmental Assessment Project Addendum: Information Update Mayor Foster left the meeting at 7:41 p.m. Resolution # PD-076-23 Moved by Councillor Traill Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh That Report PDS-063-23, and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information; and That Staff review the concerns raised by Jim McEwen regarding the Environmental Assessment report and if credible make submissions by the November 6, 2023 deadline that address Jim McEwen’s concerns. Carried 7. Items for Separate Discussion 8. Unfinished Business 9. New Business 10. Public Meetings (6:30 p.m.) 11. Confidential Items 11.1 Report LGS-028-23 OLT Appeal - VAD Retail Limited (Kaitlin Corporation) Resolution # PD-077-23 Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh Seconded by Councillor Rang That Report LGS-028-23, be approved in accordance with the closed session agenda. Carried 12. Adjournment Resolution # PD-078-23 Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh Seconded by Councillor Traill That the meeting adjourn at 7:46 p.m. Carried