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Planning and Development Committee
Minutes
Date: March 17, 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 L. Rang, Councillor C. Traill, Councillor W. Woo,
Councillor M. Zwart
Staff Present: D. Lyons, J. Newman, L. Turcotte, R. Maciver, L. Backus, A.
Tapp, K. Richardson, N. Zambri, T. Robino
1. Call to Order
Councillor Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
Councillor Woo joined later in the meeting at 5:22 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgment Statement
Mayor Foster 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 Henry Zekveld, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee,
Regarding the 2024 Agricultural Advisory Committee Update
Henry Zekveld, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee was present regarding the
2024 Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) Update. Henry outlined the
Committee's members, goals, and meeting schedule.
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H. Zekveld provided an overview of the Committee's input on various local and
regional issues. Henry stated they received various presentations to further their
knowledge of agricultural -related issues.
Resolution # PD-013-25
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the delegation be extended for an additional 3 minutes.
Carried
H. Zekveld outlined the organizations the committee supports and the 2025 work
plan. Henry answered questions from Members of Committee.
Councillor Woo joined the meeting at 5:22 p.m.
Resolution # PD-014-25
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That the Delegation of Henry Zekveld, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee,
regarding the 2024 Agricultural Advisory Committee update, be received with
thanks.
Carried
6. Consent Agenda
7. Items for Separate Discussion
8. Unfinished Business
9. New Business
Suspend the Rules
Resolution # PD-015-25
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add a New Business item,
regarding Downtown Bowmanville Parking, to the Agenda.
Carried
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9.1 Downtown Bowmanville Parking
Resolution # PD-016-25
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That, as a result of the fire in downtown Bowmanville on March 6, 2025, the
Municipality provide free parking in downtown Bowmanville until March 31, 2025;
and
That the provision of Traffic By-law 2014-059 as amended, Column 6 of
Schedule 5 and Column 3 of Schedule 6, be suspended until March 31, 2025.
Carried
Councillor Rang left the meeting.
Recess
Resolution # PD-017-25
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Rang
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
There was no one present in support of or in objection to the application.
Ralph Gander was present on behalf of the owner and provided an overview of
the application.
10.1.1 PDS-012-25 - Application by Fourteen Estates for a Zoning By-law
Amendment to Permit one Lot for a Detached Dwelling in Hampton
Resolution # PD-018-25
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That Report PDS-012-25 and any related communication items, be received;
That Staff receive and consider comments from the public, review agencies, and
Council with respect to a Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by
Honey Harbour Heights Estates Ltd.;
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That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Fourteen Estates
be approved and that the Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 1 to report be
approved; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-012-25 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
10.2 Public Meeting for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of
Subdivision
Stacey Foster was present to seek clarification on the "Part Lot to be Rezoned"
area on the map's legend.
Maurizio Rogato, Blackthorn Developments was present on behalf of 1377019
Ontario Inc., Bowmanville Estates, and MNR Investments. Using an electronic
presentation, Maurizio provided an overview of the application, existing land use
policies and regulations, and the architectural character and design principles. M.
Rogato outlined the process and the next steps and answered questions from
Members of Committee.
10.2.1 PDS-013-25 -Application by Blackthorn Development Corp., for a Zoning
By-law Amendment to Permit 119 Residential Units as well as a Partial
Medium Density Block for Multiple Parcels within the Northglen
Neighbourhood in Bowmanville
Resolution # PD-019-25
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That Report PDS-013-25 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 Zoning By-law Amendment and Subdivision
applications submitted by Blackthorn Development Corp. on behalf of 1377019
Ontario Inc., Bowmanville Estates Inc., and MNR Investments Inc. and continue
processing the applications including the preparation of a subsequent
recommendations report; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-013-25 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
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10.3 Public Meeting for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of
Subdivision
Gord Robinson was present to express concerns regarding the development not
aligning with the neighbourhood's current aesthetic and the lack of setbacks
between the new subdivision and existing lots. Gord requested that Staff
consider a 6-foot setback with an 8-foot fence, allocating the cash -in -lieu
parkland toward enhancements to Newtonville, and to consider fencing the
stormwater pond. G. Robinson answered questions from Members of Committee.
Nancy VanNiejenhuis was present to question why the proposed roads do not
have an exit.
Steven Norman was present to question why the roads are set to go directly
through their property. Steven expressed concerns regarding the roads
surrounding his property without privacy, and the street and house lights shining
into the back of their property.
Ralph McInnes was present to question if a privacy fence would be installed
along the full length of the property with an 8-foot fence along the back, to keep
the privacy of their home.
Mark Mizzi was present and expressed concerns regarding the type of fence and
structure for a retaining wall, the potential risks of traffic and speeding, and how
the water is going to be sloped away from their property.
Mitch Morawetz, Planfarm Inc., was present on behalf of WDD International Inc.
Using an electronic presentation, Mitch outlined the site location, planning
context, and zoning. M. Morawetz provided an overview of the proposed
development and answered questions from Members of Committee.
10.3.1 PDS-014-25 -Applications by WDD International Inc. for a Zoning By-law
Amendment to Permit 19 lots for Detached Dwellings in Newtonville
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Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Report PDS-014-25 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 Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law
Amendment applications submitted by Planfarm Inc. on behalf of WDD
International Inc. and continue processing the applications including the
preparation of a subsequent recommendation report; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-014-25 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
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The Public Meetings concluded at 7:29 p.m.
12. Adjournment
Resolution # PD-021-25
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the meeting adjourn at 7:29 p.m.
Carried
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