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Home My WebLink About2023-11-13 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: November 13, 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 C. Traill, Councillor M. Zwart Regrets: Councillor L. Rang, Councillor W. Woo Staff Present: J. Newman, C. Salazar, L. Backus, A. Tapp, K. Richardson, L. Preston Other Staff Present: L. Pronk _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order Councillor Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:00 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 (10 Minute Time Limit) Planning and Development Committee Minutes November 13, 2023 2 5.1 Delegation by Marilyn Morawetz, Jury Lands Foundation and Jeremy Freiburger, Cobalt Connects Creativity, Regarding, Strategy and Plans for Cafeteria Stabilization, Fundraising, and Work Ahead for Jury Lands Foundation Suspend the Rules Resolution # PD-079-23 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add a delegation to the Agenda. Carried Marilyn Morawetz, Jury Lands Foundation, present in person, and Jeremy Freiburger, Cobalt Connects Creativity, joined electronically regarding a request for the Municipality to provide $200,000 to the Jury Lands Foundation from the $300,000 set aside for the Cafeteria building. Using an electronic presentation, M. Morawetz provided history regarding the preservation of the Camp 30 site. J. Freiburger, provided information on the scope of work, funding options, and the proposed timeline of work to be completed. Jeremy answered questions from Members of Committee. Resolution # PD-080-23 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Traill That the municipality initiate the implementation of the different tasks for the municipally owned Cafeteria building as outlined by the Jury Lands Foundation and with the assistance of Goldsmith Borgal and Company Ltd. Architects and Cobalt Connects Creativity by using the existing budget allocation. Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart Absent (2): Councillor Rang, and Councillor Woo Carried on a recorded vote (5 to 0) 6. Consent Agenda Resolution # PD-081-23 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh That all items listed in Section 6, be approved on consent in accordance with the Agenda. Carried Planning and Development Committee Minutes November 13, 2023 3 6.1 Communications 6.2 Staff Reports and Staff Memos 6.2.1 PDS-065-23 - Proposal to Return Lands to the Greenbelt – Greenbelt Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 136) Resolution # PD-082-23 That Report PDS-065-23, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Report PDS-065-23 be submitted to the Province via ERO Posting 019- 7739 as Clarington’s comments on the Province's proposed Greenbelt Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023 (Bill 136); and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-065-23, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. 6.2.2 PDS-066-23 - Graham and Wilmot Creek Floodplain Mapping Update Study Resolution # PD-083-23 That Report PDS-066-23, and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information. 7. Items for Separate Discussion 8. Unfinished Business 9. New Business 11. Confidential Items Resolution # PD-084-23 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Zwart That the Agenda be altered to consider Confidential Items 11.1 and 11.2, at this time. Carried Closed Session Resolution # PD-085-23 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh Planning and Development Committee Minutes November 13, 2023 4 That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing two matters that deal with litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board Carried 11.1 LGS-030-23 - OLT Appeal - Aspen Garden Bowmanville Ltd. (Kaitlin) 11.2 LGS-032-23 - OLT Appeal - BV Courtice Partners GP Ltd. Rise and Report The meeting resumed in open session at 5:52 p.m. with Councillor Anderson in the Chair. Councillor Traill left the meeting. Councillor Anderson advised that two matters were discussed in “closed” session in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and two resolutions were passed to provide direction to Staff. Recess Resolution # PD-086-23 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Zwart That the Committee recess until 6:30 p.m. Carried The meeting reconvened at 6:30 p.m. with Councillor Anderson in the Chair. 10. Public Meetings (6:30 p.m.) 10.1 Public Meeting for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Rachelle Larocque, Registered Professional Planner, The Biglieri Group, was present in opposition to the application. Speaking as a representative for the property owner at 3061 Regional Road 20, Rachelle advised the license on the pit has been surrendered but ongoing rehabilitation measures are actively taking place. R. Larocque shared concerns regarding the soil requirements, should the properties zoning be modified. Rachelle requested the AE zone remain on the property and estimated the rehabilitation efforts will continue for three to five years resulting in the property becoming productive farmland. Rachelle answered questions from Members of Committee. Planning and Development Committee Minutes November 13, 2023 5 Ron Robinson was present in opposition to the application. Ron stated being involved with four of the properties listed in the report. R. Robinson advised there is a cell tower on the property at 3075 Maple Grove Road and is requesting that the tower be excluded from any changes. Ron discussed the various sites, the potential financial impacts, and benefits of keeping the existing uses on the properties. Suspend the Rules Resolution # PD-087-23 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the delegation for an additional 2 minutes. Carried R. Robinson advised that once a pit license is removed the zoning reverts to agricultural or EP lands and asked that the report be deferred. Ron answered questions from Members of Committee. Caitlin Port, Registered Professional Planner, MHBS Planning, on behalf of Sunrock Group, was present in opposition to the application. Cailtin requested the property located at 4061 Bethesda Road be continued to operate for uses permitted under the M3 zone, including an aggregate processing plant, and aggregate stockpiling. C. Port spoke to the benefits of allowing an aggregate processing plant and answered questions from Members of Committee. Rege Harren was present in support of the application. Rege expressed concerns with the possibility of having a Ready Mix Plant, the dust, noise, excess traffic as well as a concern with the storage of fill within 100 feet of his Well. 10.1.1 PDS-067-23 - General Amendment to By-law 84-63 and 2005-109 – Aggregate Extraction Area Refinement Lucy Pronk, Principal Planner, Municipality of Clarington, provided background information on the purpose of the application, municipal policy, and official plan requirements. Using an electronic presentation, Lucy outlined the proposed changes and advised the amendment is an administrative process and not tied to a development application. L. Pronk recommended the report be approved as written and answered questions from Members of Committee. Resolution # PD-088-23 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Zwart Planning and Development Committee Minutes November 13, 2023 6 That Report PDS-067-23, be referred to Staff for a recommendation report addressing the concerns of the property owners. Carried 12. Adjournment Resolution # PD-089-23 Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh Seconded by Councillor Zwart That the meeting adjourn at 7:25 p.m. Carried