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Planning and Development Committee
Minutes
Date: October 21, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Council Chambers or Electronic Participation
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. Turcotte, D. Lyons, L. Backus, A.
Tapp, K. Richardson, L. Reck, J. MacLean
1. Call to Order
Councillor Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Foster joined later in the meeting at 5.44 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgment Statement
Councillor Zwart 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
5.1 Delegation by Daniel Segal, Segal Construction, Regarding Municipal
Housing Development
Daniel Segal, Segal Construction, was present via electronic means regarding
Municipal Housing Developments. Daniel stated that they are requesting that
funding be allocated in capital budgets for attainable home ownership programs.
D. Segal provided an overview of their concept, which is to partner with the
municipality to build and sell attainable homes at a lower price.
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Daniel stated that they would work with Staff to determine what zoning by-law
amendment requirements are needed in order to increase density. D. Segal
concluded by stating that the concept is a viable solution to the housing crisis
and requested that Committee either pass a motion or refer the matter to staff.
Daniel answered questions from Members of Committee.
Resolution # PD-069-24
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That the Delegation of Daniel Segal, Segal Construction, Regarding Municipal
Housing Development, be referred to Staff.
Carried
5.2 Delegation by Daniel Gibbons, CEO, Shared Tower Inc., Regarding Report
CAO-006-24 - Clarington Cellular Service Enhancement Project
Daniel Gibbons, CEO, Shared Tower Inc., was present regarding Report CAO-
006-24 - Clarington Cellular Service Enhancement Project. Daniel provided an
overview of Shared Tower Inc., noting that they work to address connectivity
challenges by building host towers for cellular networks. D. Gibbons stated that
they look for a more strategic approach to increase connectivity. Daniel outlined
the other municipalities they work with and explained they have worked with Staff
to identify municipal properties for the towers. D. Gibbons answered questions
from Members of Committee.
Alter the Agenda
Resolution # PD-070-24
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 7.1, Report CAO-006-24, at this
time.
Carried
7. Items for Separate Discussion
7.1 CAO-006-24 - Clarington Cellular Service Enhancement Project
Resolution # PD-071-24
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That Report CAO-006-24, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
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That Staff be directed to negotiate an agreement with Shared Tower Inc. for the
construction and operation of telecommunication towers at Fire Station 1, Fire
Station 3, and South Courtice Arena as identified in Report CAO-006-24;
That Staff be directed to negotiate an agreement with Shared Tower Inc. for the
construction and operation of a telecommunications antenna / tower system to
support addressing cellular coverage gaps in north Bowmanville, subject to
identifying an appropriate Municipally owned property location;
That the CAO be delegated the authority to execute the agreements or any other
required documents, in a form satisfactory to the Deputy CAO, Legislative
Services / Solicitor;
That Staff be directed to support Shared Tower Inc. in seeking the necessary
carrier agreements to advance licensing and construction of the antenna systems
as quickly as possible;
That Staff report back to Council on the results of engagement with the Boards of
the Solina Community Hall and Tyrone Community Centre as identified in Report
CAO-006-24; and
That all interested parties listed in Report CAO-006-24, and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
Councillor Anderson left the Chair.
Councillor Zwart chaired this portion of the meeting.
Mayor Foster joined the meeting.
Resolution # PD-072-24
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Traill
Whereas the Municipality of Clarington is geographically the largest Municipality
in the Region of Durham; and
Whereas stable and reliable cell phone service is vital community infrastructure
akin to roads and other utilities, particularly from an emergency management
standpoint; and
Whereas cellular service is not a municipal responsibility, but Clarington has
stepped up to assist in rectifying the problem and will continue to treat cellular as
an essential service; and
Whereas the Official Plan is a visionary document that can be used to promote
and encourage the telecommunication industry to provide further opportunities to
improve connectivity throughout Clarington.
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Now therefore be it resolved that Staff be directed through the Official Plan
Review and ongoing Secondary Plan program to explore opportunities to
promote and encourage cellular connectivity throughout Clarington; and
Further that, should additional cellular infrastructure be required, Staff are
directed to advise proponents about the option to utilize municipal lands as
facilities for potential installation of equipment.
Yes (7): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang,
Councillor Traill, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart
Carried on a recorded vote (7 to 0)
6. Consent Agenda
Councillor Anderson chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution # PD-073-24
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That all Items listed in Section 6, be approved on consent, in accordance with the
Agenda.
Carried
6.1 PDS-041-24 - Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning for 74 Residential
Units at 922 Green Road, Bowmanville
Resolution # PD-074-24
That Report PDS-041-24 and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by 1494339 Ontario
Limited be approved with minor modifications and the By-law contained in
Attachment 1 to Report PDS-041-24 be approved;
That the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2022-0001 submitted by
1494339 Ontario Limited be supported, subject to the conditions approved by the
Deputy CAO of Planning and Infrastructure Services;
That once all conditions contained in the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-
law 84-63 with respect to the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol and the
conditions of the Subdivision and Site Plan are satisfied, the By-law authorizing
the removal of the (H) Hold Symbol be approved by the Deputy CAO of Planning
and Infrastructure Services;
That the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department
and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report
PDS-041-24 and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties and any delegations be advised of Council's decision
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6.2 PDS-042-24 - Relocation of a Listed Heritage House - Lambert House, 47
Liberty Street; Lakeridge Health Bowmanville Hospital Redevelopment
Project
Resolution # PD-075-24
That Report PDS-024-24, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That Council approve the relocation of the Lambert House to a different location
on the Hospital property, 47 Liberty Street, Bowmanville, as demonstrated on the
conceptual site plan;
That the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) and Conservation Management Plan
(CMP) prepared by Vincent J. Santamaura, Architect Inc., be accepted and
adopted (Attachment 1);
That the recommendations outlined in the CMP be implemented, including but
not limited to:
Relocate the Lambert House and mothballing,
ii. Restore the exterior elevation,
iii. Install protective measures around the Lambert House to protect its
heritage attributes during redevelopment of the Hospital; and
iv. Renovate the building to upgrade the building to the current building
standards;
That the Lambert House be designated under Section 29, Part IV of the Ontario
Heritage Act following the relocation and restoration, and completion of the
hospital construction in accordance with the Clarington Heritage Committee's
Motion 24.38 and recommendations from the HIA; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-042-24, and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
6.3 PDS-043-24 - New Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 and Proposed
Ontario Regulation for Additional Residential Units; Overview and
Comments
Resolution # PD-076-24
That Report PDS-043-24, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That Report PDS-043-24 be adopted as the Municipality of Clarington's
comments to the Province on matters of transition to the new Provincial Planning
Statement, 2024 (ERO Posting No. 019-9065);
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That Report PDS-043-24 be adopted as the Municipality of Clarington's
comments to the Province on proposed Ontario Regulation 299/19 (Additional
Residential Units) (ERO Posting No. 019-9210);
That a copy of Report PDS-043-24 and Council's decision be sent to the Ministry
of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Region of Durham, conservation
authorities, and the other Durham Region area municipalities; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-043-24, and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
8. Unfinished Business
9. New Business
Recess
Resolution # PD-077-24
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
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 and Proposed
Draft Plan of Subdivision
Janice Jones was present in opposition to the application. Janice expressed
concerns regarding the height increase from 12 to 25 storeys, traffic, and transit
availability. J. Jones stated that the area is not within a major transit area. Janice
added that Courtice Road is dangerous for active transportation and questioned
if bike lanes would be added. J. Jones explained the need to expand community
services, including schools and day care. Janice stated that the development will
impact Emergency and Fire Services and health care. J. Jones noted that the
highest storey building in Courtice is 6 storeys.
Suspend the Rules
Resolution # PD-078-24
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the delegation of Janice
Jones for an additional 3 minutes.
Carried
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Janice requested that Committee decline the application as 25 storeys is not a fit
for Courtice. J. Jones stated that the design is architecturally pleasing and
answered questions from Members of Committee.
Lisa Klets, Junior Planner, DG Biddle and Associates was present on behalf of
the landowners to the West of the proposal. Lisa stated they have no objections
to the application and requested coordination with the applicant and Staff, for the
alignment of roads and functionality of both the sites.
Ian Franklin, KLM Planning Partners, was present on behalf of the owners of the
subject lands. Ian provided an overview of the location and context, preliminary
statistics, and park land area. I. Franklin outlined the existing Official Plan
designation, zoning, and proposed zoning by-law amendment. Ian answered
questions from Members of Committee.
10.1.1 PDS-044-24 - Applications for a Zoning By -Law Amendment and Draft Plan
of Subdivision — Courtice Road and Bloor Street
Resolution # PD-079-24
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Report PSD-044-24 and any related communication items, be received for
information only;
That Staff receive and consider comments from the public, review agencies, and
Council with respect to the Zoning By -Law Amendment and Draft Plan of
Subdivision applications submitted by KLM Planning Partners on behalf of
2056421 Ontario Inc., and continue processing the applications including the
preparation of a subsequent recommendations report; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-044-24 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
10.2 Public Meeting for a Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
Daivd Oshier was present in opposition to the application. D. Oshier stated that
they live on Champine Square, beside the development, and expressed
concerns regarding quiet enjoyment, number of parking spaces and traffic. David
added that the commercial businesses will have no parking for their customers.
D. Oshier answered questions from Members of Committee.
Kevin Boricic was present in opposition to the application. Kevin stated that they
live on Champine Square and expressed concerns regarding the look of the
development and traffic. K. Boricic noted that less storeys would be more
suitable.
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Mariyah Wars was present in opposition to the application. Mariyah explained
that there is no clear plan for green infrastructure, innovation and sustainability.
M. Wars expressed the importance of strengthening existing infrastructure before
growth as all new developments put immense pressure on schools, parks, health
care, and grocery stores.
Scott Turnbull was present in opposition to the application. Scott explained that
the original plan was supposed to be a strip mall, which residents were looking
forward to. S. Turnbull expressed concerns regarding traffic, safety, lack of
infrastructure including gas stations, and school capacity. Scott questioned
whether the development will be rentals or for ownership.
Mayor Foster left the meeting at 7:43 p.m.
Cameron Sellers, IPS Innovative Planning Solutions, was present on behalf of
the owners. Cameron provided the background of the consulting team and Cortel
Group. C. Sellers outlined the site and surrounding context and the development
concept, noting that the homes are for ownership not rental. Cameron explained
the design considerations and landscape plans. C. Sellars provided an overview
of the Official Plan designation, Official Plan amendment, zoning, and Zoning By-
law amendment. Cameron outlined the required studies, traffic analysis, servicing
analysis, and a shadow study. C. Sellars outlined the applicable planning policies
and public open house comments. Cameron stated that the development
provides needed housing at the intersection of 2 higher order transportation
corridors, in an area of current and future growth in Bowmanville. Cameron, and
John Northcote, JD Engineering, and Greg Raspin, SRN Architects Inc.
answered questions from Members of Committee.
10.2.1 PDS-045-24 - Applications for a Clarington Official Plan Amendment and
Zoning By-law Amendment - Mearns and Concession Road 3
Resolution # PD-080-24
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That Report PDS-045-24 and any related communication items, be received for
information only;
That Staff receive and consider comments from the public, review agencies, and
Council with respect to the Clarington Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By -
Law Amendment applications submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions on
behalf of Eiram Development and continue processing the applications including
the preparation of a subsequent recommendations report; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-045-24 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
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10.3 Public Meeting for a Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment
Karel Fennema was present in opposition to the application. Karel expressed
concerns regarding the height, removal of forested areas, lack of sunlight, traffic
congestion, and water runoff. K. Fennema noted that they had a rat infestation
with the development at 1505 Bowmanville Avenue and is concerned it will get
worse with the new development. Karel answered questions from Members of
Committee.
Helena Whittington was present in opposition to the application. Helena stated
they live on Trewin Lane and expressed concerns regarding traffic, transit times,
parking, overflow of schools, and affordable housing. H. Whittington questioned
who is responsible if the retaining wall shifts and if there is easy -to -read
documentation for the public regarding the application. Helena answered
questions from Members of Committee.
Rose Watkins was present in opposition to the application. Rose noted that they
have lived on Trewin Lane for 31 years and expressed concerns regarding
removal of the mature trees, drainage, changes to the environment, and parking.
R. Watkins suggested townhomes over high-rise buildings and answered
questions from Members of Committee.
Christian Jattan, Senior Planner, GHD was present on behalf of the applicant.
Christian outlined the location and context, site plan, landscape plan, 3D
renderings, and answered questions from Members of Committee.
10.3.1 PDS-046-24 - Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 448
Residential Units in Bowmanville
Resolution # PD-081-24
Moved by Councillor Rang
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report PDS-046-24 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 Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-046-24 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
The Public Meeting concluded at 9.05 p.m.
11. Confidential Items
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12. Adjournment
Resolution # PD-082-24
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That the meeting adjourn at 9:06 p.m.
Carried
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