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Planning and Development Committee
Minutes
Date: February 10, 2025
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 W. Woo, Councillor M. Zwart
Regrets: Councillor L. Rang, Councillor C. Traill
Staff Present: M. Dempster, J. Newman, L. Turcotte, D. Lyons, L. Reck, R.
Maciver, A. Tapp, K. Richardson
Other Staff Present: S. Parish, T. Robichaud
1. Call to Order
Councillor Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgment Statement
Councilor Woo 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
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5.1 Scott Waterhouse, GHD and Sean Turk, Your Home Developments,
Regarding Report PDS-005-25 - Recommendation on Applications by GHD
Ltd. for a Clarington Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment in the Bowmanville Major Transit Station Area
Scott Waterhouse, GHD was present on behalf of the applicant. Scott explained
that Sections 6.3 and 10.18 of the report recommend a holding provision specific
to securing GO station funding, which stems from the GO Station Funding Act. S
Waterhouse stated that the applicant is concerned that the holding provision is
open-ended and lacks specifics on when it can be removed. Scott questioned
when the Municipal Transit By-law will be approved. S. Waterhouse stated that
the applicant requests the report be referred to Staff for further discussions
regarding the transit station funding.
6. Consent Agenda
6.1 PDS-005-25 - Recommendation on Applications by GHD Ltd. for a
Clarington Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to
Permit a Total of 464 Residential Units in the Bowmanville Major Transit
Station Area
Resolution # PD-004-25
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That Report PDS-005-25 - Recommendation on Applications by GHD Ltd. for a
Clarington Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit a
Total of 464 Residential Units in the Bowmanville Major Transit Station Area, be
referred back to Staff.
Carried
6.2 PDS-008-25 - Recommendation on a Rezoning Application to Permit 12
Residential Lots at 3187 Middle Road in Bowmanville
Resolution # PD-005-25
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report PDS-008-25 and any related delegations of communication items,
be received;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Akero
Developments be approved and the By-law contained in Attachment 1 to Report
PDS-008-25 be approved;
That the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2024-0008 submitted by
Akero Developments be supported, subject to the conditions approved by the
Deputy CAO of Planning and Infrastructure Services;
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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 are satisfied, the By-law authorizing the removal of
the (H) Holding Symbol be approved by the Deputy CAO of Planning and
Infrastructure Services;
That the Region of Durham Community Growth and Economic Development
Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a
copy of Report PDS-008-25 and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties and any delegations be advised of Council's decision.
Carried
7. Items for Separate Discussion
8. Unfinished Business
9. New Business
Alter the Agenda
Resolution # PD-006-25
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 11.1, Confidential Report LGS-007-
25 - Proposed Acquisition of Property by the Municipality, at this time.
Carried
11. Confidential Items
11.1 LGS-007-25 - Proposed Acquisition of Property by the Municipality
Closed Session
Resolution # PD-007-25
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the MunicipalAct, 2001, as amended,
the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing the following matters:
• proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality
or local board; and
• a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any
negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the
municipality.
Carried
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Rise and Report
The meeting resumed in open session at 6:08 p.m.
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.
Recess
Resolution # PD-008-25
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the Committee recess until 6:30 p.m.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 6:32 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 Draft Plan of
Subdivision
Jim Derlatka was present and stated that the proposal does not fit with the
current neighbourhood and suggested that single-family homes would be a better
match for the existing style and size of the area. Jim expressed concerns
regarding the cost of homes. J. Derlatka stated that they created a petition which
resulted in residents being worried about apartment towers being developed. Jim
provided an overview of the average income to obtain a mortgage, emphasizing
that the homes would be bought and rented at astronomical prices.
Nolan Marshall was present to express concerns regarding increased traffic, loss
of quiet nature, and the lack of green space, infrastructure, and services.
Alyssa Woods, KLM Planning, was present on behalf of 2265719 Ontario Inc.
Using an electronic presentation, Alyssa provided an overview of the location and
context, existing policy, and the proposed zoning. A. Woods outlined the
development proposal including the renderings and materials submitted
supporting the application. Alyssa answered questions from Members of
Committee.
10.1.1 PDS-007-25 - Information and Recommendation on a Rezoning and
Amendment to a Draft Plan of Subdivision to Permit 22 Townhouse Units
on Kenneth Cole Drive in the Northglen Neighbourhood of Bowmanville
Resolution # PD-009-25
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That Report PDS-007-25 and any related communication items, be received;
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That the rezoning application submitted by 2265719 Ontario Inc., be approved
and the By-law in Attachment 1 to Report PDS-007-25 be approved;
That the application for an Amendment to the Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-
2007-0004 submitted by 2265719 Ontario Inc. to permit 22 townhouse units be
supported subject to the amending conditions to be approved by the Deputy CAO
of Planning and Infrastructure Services;
That any Council and/or Public concerns regarding the subdivision be addressed
through the amending conditions of draft approval;
That once all conditions contained in the Official Plan with respect to the removal
of the (H) Holding Symbol and the conditions of the Subdivision are satisfied, the
By-law authorizing the removal of the (H) Hold Symbol be approved;
That the Region of Durham Community Growth and Economic Development
Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a
copy of Report PDS-007-25 and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-007-025 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
10.2 Public Meeting for a Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment
Jim Derlatka was present in opposition to the application. Jim stated that the
proposal does not fit with the existing neighbourhood and suggested that the new
development should mirror the current housing style. Jim explained the
importance of preserving the trees and incorporating the development around
them. Jim expressed concerns regarding the province's influence over the
municipality and answered questions from Members of Committee.
Nadine Taylor was present in opposition to the application. Using an electronic
presentation, Nadine expressed concerns regarding the proposal contradicting
existing policies and acts. N. Taylor stated that the lot is designated as
environmentally protected. Nadine expressed concerns regarding headwater
drainage and the removal of CLOCA's authority. Nadine explained that the 15
snag trees on the property are home to three endangered bat species, making it
illegal to destroy their habitat.
Resolution # PD-010-25
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the delegation of Nadine Taylor be extended for an additional 2 minutes.
Carried
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Nadine expressed concerns regarding the removal of trees, which is not
compliant with the woodlot preservation by-law. N. Taylor requested that
Committee deny the tree removal permit. Nadine provided an overview of the
various acts, by-laws, and policies that the proposal violates and answered
questions from Members of Committee.
Tracey Ali was present to express concerns regarding the headwater drainage
feature, greenspace, and potential flooding.
Kathleen Grey was present to express concerns regarding the fit of the proposal,
overflow of schooling, traffic, and suggested single family dwellings instead.
Dan Aldworth was present to express concerns regarding greenspace, traffic flow
and safety.
Anne Meredith was present to express concerns regarding birds, the owl habitat,
and the property is home to over a dozen different species of songbirds.
Liam Murphy, Bousfields Inc. and Paul Neals, Orion Enviornmental Solution Inc.
were present on behalf of Stylux Bowmanville Inc. Using an electronic
presentation, Liam provided an overview of the application timeline, subject site
and surrounding context. L. Murphy outlined the planning context, zoning
regulations, site plan, landscape plan, and elevations for dual frontage units and
typical townhouse units. Liam and Paul answered questions from Members of
Committee.
10.2.1 PDS-009-25 - Applications by Stylux Bowmanville Inc. for a Clarington
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit a Total
of 97 Residential Units at 500 Mearns Avenue in Bowmanville
Resolution # PD-011-25
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Report PDS-009-25 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 Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment applications submitted by Bousfields Inc. on behalf of Stylux
Bowmanville Inc. and continue processing the applications including the
preparation of a subsequent recommendations report; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-009-25 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
The Public Meetings concluded at 8:04 p.m.
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12. Adjournment
Resolution # PD-012-25
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That the meeting adjourn at 8:04 p.m.
Carried
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