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Planning and Development Committee
Minutes
Date: June 16, 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
Regrets: Councillor M. Zwart
Staff Present: M. Dempster, J. Newman, L. Turcotte, D. Lyons, R. Maciver, T.
Pinn, L. Reck, L. Backus, A. Tapp, K. Richardson
Other Staff Present: S. Parish, T. Robichaud, R. Porras
1. Call to Order
Councillor Anderson called the meeting to order at 5.00 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 Camp 30 Cafeteria Building - Heritage Impact Assessment for Alternatives
to Full Restoration and Accompanying High -Level Costing of Options
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5.1.1 Presentation by Lashia Jones, Senior Cultural Heritage Specialist and
Meaghan Rivard, Stantec Consulting Ltd., Regarding Report PDS-039-25
Camp 30 Cafeteria Heritage Impact Assessment
Lashia Jones, Senior Cultural Heritage Specialist and Meaghan Rivard, Stantec
Consulting Ltd., were present Regarding Report PDS-039-25 Camp 30 Cafeteria
Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA). Using an electronic presentation, Lashia
provided an overview of the project team, study purpose, the HIA components,
and background timeline. L. Jones outlined the policy framework, identified the
heritage value of the cafeteria building, and existing conditions -visual
assessments. Meaghan outlined the conservation alternatives and explained the
5 options with cost estimates which included partial retention in Situ with adaptive
reuse - active use and reuse - passive use, building footprint delineation,
complete demolition, and complete demolition and replacement with a new
building. M. Rivard provided an overview of the alternatives and costing
estimates, impacts and mitigation measures, and the next steps and processes.
Lashia and Meaghan answered questions from Members of Committee.
5.1.2 PDS-039-25 -Camp 30 Cafeteria Building —Heritage Impact Assessment for
Alternatives to Full Restoration and Accompanying High -Level Costing of
Options
Resolution # PD-050-25
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report PDS-039-25, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-039-25, be advised of Council's
decision.
Motion Withdrawn
Resolution # PD-051-25
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report PDS-039-25, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That Report PDS-039-25 be referred to the October 20, 2025, Planning and
Development Committee meeting; and
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That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-039-25, be advised of Council's
decision.
Yes (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang,
Councillor Traill, and Councillor Woo
Absent (1): Councillor Zwart
Carried on a recorded vote (6 to 0)
5.1.2.1 Correspondence from Marilyn Morawetz, Jury Lands Foundation,
Regarding Response to Report PDS-039-25 Camp 30 Cafeteria Building -
Heritage Impact Assessment
Item 5.1.2.1 was considered during Item 5.1.2 Report PDS-039-25 - Camp 30
Cafeteria Building - Heritage Impact Assessment for Alternatives to Full
Restoration and Accompanying High -Level Costing of Options.
10. Public Meetings (6:30 p.m.)
10.1 Public Meeting for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of
Subdivision
Gord Henrich was present via electronic means regarding the application. Gord
explained that the application does not take into consideration future
transportation patterns and planned bridge structures on Bennett Road and
Lambs Road, the effect on traffic patterns for undeveloped high rise condo units
east of Lambs Road in the Port Darlington Development, existing transportation
characteristics of seniors including construction traffic issues, and emergency
services traffic considerations or station/service requirements south of Highway
401. G. Henrich expressed concerns regarding the impacts of
commercial/industrial development east of Bennett Road, increased traffic, and
hurried lane changes on Highway 401. Gord stated that the traffic study and
planning documents did not take into consideration existing grade separation. G
Henrich explained the impacts of future city transportation planning.
Resolution # PD-052-25
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That the delegation of Gord Henrich be extended for an additional 2 minutes.
Carried
Gord outlined the benefits of grade separation on Bennett Road and the
proposed servicing preliminary design. G. Henrich suggested servicing points
and alternative solutions for the development and draft plan of subdivision. Gord
outlined the benefits of the Wilmot Creek access relocation and answered
questions from Members of Committee.
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Sandee-Lee Hillier was present regarding the application. Sandee-Lee
expressed concerns regarding railroad crossing emergencies, increased costs
and taxes, increased population, lack of emergency services, and access to the
Wilmot Creek Community. S. Hillier questioned if an environmental impact study
has been completed and answered questions from Members of Committee.
Pauline Alton was present regarding the application. Pauline expressed concerns
regarding increased population, transportation, train derailment emergencies,
and lack of emergency services. P. Alton stated that if the application is
approved, it should have equal density to Wilmot Creek and include a separate
road for Wilmot Creek residents.
Christian Jattan, GHD, was present regarding the application. Using an electronic
presentation, Christian provided an overview of the site context, Clarington
Official Plan, and Wilmot Creek Secondary Plan, noting that the application
conforms with all plans. C. Jattan explained the design and community benefits,
servicing and infrastructure, noise and rail considerations, affordable housing and
community contributions, and answered questions from members of Committee.
10.1.1 PDS-034-25 - Rezoning Application to Facilitate Approximately 1,755
Residential Units, and 1,700 Square Metres of Retail Space within Four
Mixed -use Buildings at 6 Wilmot Creek Drive in Newcastle
Resolution # PD-053-25
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report PDS-034-25 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 application submitted by
GHD on behalf of Rice Development Corporation and continue processing the
applications including the preparation of a subsequent recommendation report;
and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-034-25, 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
There was no one present in support of or in opposition to the application.
The Public Meetings concluded at 7:45 p.m.
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10.2.1 PDS-033-25 - Rezoning Application to Facilitate 160 Residential Units at
Bennett Road in Newcastle
Resolution # PD-054-25
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That Report PDS-033-25, 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 application submitted by
GHD on behalf of Douglas Humphry and continue processing the applications
including the preparation of a subsequent recommendation report; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-033-25, and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
Recess
Resolution # PD-055-25
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 8:05 p.m. with Councillor Anderson in the Chair.
5. Presentations/Delegations
5.2 Presentation by Darryl Lyons, Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure
Services, Regarding Planning for Growth and Efficiency: Clarington's
Planning and Infrastructure Transformation
Resolution # PD-056-25
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That the Presentation by Darryl Lyons, Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure
Services, regarding Planning for Growth and Efficiency: Clarington's Planning
and Infrastructure Transformation, and any related communication items, be
referred back to Staff for consideration at a future meeting.
Carried
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5.2.1 Correspondence from Durham Region Home Builders' Association,
Regarding Support for Planning Transformation and Modernization
Initiatives
Item 5.2.1 was considered during Item 5.2 Presentation by Darryl Lyons, Deputy
CAO, Planning and Infrastructure Services, Regarding Planning for Growth and
Efficiency: Clarington's Planning and Infrastructure Transformation.
5.3 Presentation by Peter Vogel, Clarington Heritage Committee, Regarding
Heritage Conservation and Designation
Peter Vogel, Clarington Heritage Committee, was present regarding Heritage
Conservation and Designation. Using an electronic presentation, Peter provided
an overview of the Committee members and thanked Council for designating the
Orono Library. P. Vogel stated that many dedicated volunteers have spent hours
helping to preserve Camp 30 history. Peter noted that Clarington also has
industrial heritage buildings such as the Goodyear Plant. P. Vogel stated that the
Committee is always looking for buildings that are underused, boarded, or in
danger of being demolished and will research them before they are lost. P. Vogel
explained that the Committee also participates in educational sessions, including
reviewing properties with architectural details. Peter stated that the Committee
hopes to get more abandoned cemeteries dedicated. P. Vogel added that the
Committee also makes suggestions to help preserve and keep elements away
from buildings. Peter explained that there are several properties that the
Committee has researched but have not been designated and added that they
hope to keep the process moving to dedicate more properties in this term of
Council. P. Vogel answered questions from Members of Committee.
Resolution # PD-057-25
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the Delegation of Peter Vogel, Clarington Heritage Committee, regarding
Heritage Conservation and Designation, be received with thanks.
Carried
5.4 Delegation by Benny Skouros, Regarding a Request for Temporary
Easement to Provide Access to Property
Benny Skouros was present regarding a Request for Temporary Easement to
Provide Access to Property. Using an electronic presentation, Benny explained
that they purchased the property with the intent to build a single family home,
however, development has been denied because the road is unassumed and
does not have a legal driveway. B. Skouros requested that Committee approve
an easement, that the municipality finish paving Cole Road, or to allow them to
use the unassumed road and answered questions from Members of Committee.
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Resolution # PD-058-25
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That Staff report back outlining Council Policy CP-004, Road Closure and
Conveyance.
Carried
5.5 Delegation by Christian Jattan, Senior Planner, GHD Limited, Regarding
Report PDS-028-25 Rezoning to Facilitate a Maximum of 269 Detached
Dwellings and 71 Street Townhouses in the Southeast Courtice Secondary
Plan Area
Christian Jattan notified the Clerk's Division before the meeting to withdraw their
delegation.
5.6 Delegation by Nick Pileggi, MSH Planning, Regarding Report PDS-035-25 -
Intent to Pursue Heritage Designation Multiple Properties
Nick Pileggi, MSH Planning, was present regarding Report PDS-035-25 - Intent
to Pursue Heritage Designation Multiple Properties. Nick stated that the 3347
Liberty Street North property is within the Soper Springs Secondary Plan area
and currently has no site -specific planning applications underway. N. Pileggi
requested Committee defer the property to allow time for them to complete their
own analysis and continue to work with Staff. Nick answered questions from
Members of Committee.
Alter the Agenda
Resolution # PD-059-25
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That the Agenda be altered to consider Report PDS-035-25, Intent to Pursue
Heritage Designation Multiple Properties, at this time.
Carried
6. Consent Agenda
6.6 PDS-035-25 - Intent to Pursue Heritage Designation Multiple Properties
Resolution # PD-060-25
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report PSD-035-25, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
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That the Clerk issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the following properties as
a cultural heritage resource as individual designations under Part IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act;
1. 33 King Street West, Bowmanville,
2. 19 112 - 23 King Street West, Bowmanville,
3. 175 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville,
4. 192 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville, and
5. 1598 Baseline Road West, Courtice.
That the property at 3347 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville, be referred back to
Staff;
That the Clerk prepare the necessary by-laws if no objection(s) are received
within 30 days after the date of publication of the Notice of Intention or staff will
report back to Council regarding objection(s); and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-035-25 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
6. Consent Agenda
Resolution # PD-061-25
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That all items listed in Section 6, with the exception of item 6.4, be approved, in
accordance with the Agenda.
Councillor Elhajjeh left the meeting.
Carried
Councillor Elhajjeh returned to the meeting.
6.1 PDS-027-25 - Reallocation of Funding to Support Bowmanville Avenue
Widening and Engineering Design Services for the Reconstruction of
Queen Street, Lambert Street and St. George Street to Support the
Bowmanville Hospital Expansion
Resolution # PD-062-25
That Report PDS-027-25, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
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That Council approve the removal of the Hancock Road Box Culvert replacement
(project 50-329-25100) from the 2025 Capital Budget, in the amount of
$1,676,000, and reallocate the funding to cover the following priority projects:
Additional funds to address Clarington's commitments to Durham
Region for the widening of Bowmanville Avenue in the amount of
$830,000;
Engineering services for the detailed design and tender preparation to
reconstruct Queen Street, Lambert Street, and St. George Street to
support the project timeline for the Bowmanville Hospital Expansion in
the amount of $400,000;
That the remaining $446,000 of the $1,676,000 be maintained for use as a
contingency for these two projects until they have been completed and final costs
have been determined; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-027-25, be advised of Council's
decision.
6.2 PDS-028-25 - Rezoning to Facilitate Maximum 340 Residential Lots
Consisting of Maximum 269 Detached Dwellings and 71 Street Townhouses
in the Southeast Courtice Secondary Plan Area
Resolution # PD-063-25
That Report PDS-028-25, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the By-law attached to Report PDS-028-25, as Attachment 2, be approved;
That once all conditions contained in the Zoning By-law with respect to the
removal of the (H) Holding Symbol are satisfied, the By-law authorizing the
removal of the (H) Holding 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- 028-25 and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-028-25 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
6.3 PDS-030-25 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application to Permit 9 Residential
Units and Complete the Connection of Dale Park Drive in Courtice
Resolution # PD-064-25
That Report PDS-030-25, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the By-law attached to Report PDS-030-25, as Attachment 2, be approved;
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That once all conditions contained in the Zoning By-law with respect to the
removal of the (H) Holding Symbol are satisfied, the By-law authorizing the
removal of the (H) Holding 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-030-25 and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-030-25, be advised of Council's
decision.
6.5 PDS-032-25 - A Deeming By-law for 6763 Clemens Road, Block 14 of 40M-
1978 Not to be a Registered Plan of Subdivision under Subsection 50(4) of
the Planning Act
Resolution # PD-065-25
That Report PDS-032-25, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the By-law attached to Report PDS-032-25, as Attachment 1, which is a by
law to deem Block 14 on Plan 40M-1978 not to be a registered plan of
subdivision be approved;
That a certified copy or duplicate of the approved By-law be registered with the
land registry office;
That the Region of Durham Community Growth and Economic Development
Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a
copy of Report PDS-032-25 and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-032-25, and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
6.7 PDS-037-25 -Averton Estates Phase 1, Plan 40M-2590 Assumption By -Law
Resolution # PD-066-25
That Report PDS-037-25, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the Deputy CAO of Planning and Infrastructure Services be authorized to
issue a `Certificate of Acceptance' for the Surface Works, which includes final
stage roads and other related works constructed within Plan 40M-2590;
That the draft By-law attached to Report PDS-037-25, as Attachment 2, be
approved; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-037-25, and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
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6.8 PDS-038-25 - Averton Estates Phase 2, Plan 40M-2617 Assumption By -Law
Resolution # PD-067-25
That Report PDS-038-25, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the Deputy CAO of Planning and Infrastructure Services be authorized to
issue a `Certificate of Acceptance' for the Surface Works, which includes final
stage roads and other related works constructed within Plan 40M-2617;
That the draft By-law (Attachment 2) to Report PDS-038-25, be approved; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-038-25 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
6.4 PDS-031-25 - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Applications to Facilitate Four
Apartment Buildings Ranging from 8 to 12 Storeys in Height with 906
Dwelling Units and 61 Townhouses in the Bowmanville Protected Major
Transit Station Area
Resolution # PD-068-25
Moved by Councillor Rang
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That Report PDS-031-25 and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the Official Plan application submitted by Modo Bowmanville Urban Towns
Ltd. and Modo Bowmanville Towns Ltd. (Kaitlin Group) be approved and the
Official Plan Amendment in Attachment 1 to Report PDS-031-25, be denied;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Modo Bowmanville
Urban Towns Ltd. and Modo Bowmanville Towns Ltd. (Kaitlin Group) be approved
and that the Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 2 to Report PDS-031-25,
be denied;
That the Region of Durham Community Growth and Economic Development
Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a
copy of Report PDS-031-25 and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-031-25, and any delegations, be
advised of Council's decision.
Yes (3): Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Rang
No (3): Mayor Foster, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Woo
Absent (1): Councillor Zwart
Motion Lost on a recorded vote (3 to 3)
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Resolution # PD-069-25
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report PDS-031-25 and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the Official Plan application submitted by Modo Bowmanville Urban Towns
Ltd. and Modo Bowmanville Towns Ltd. (Kaitlin Group) be approved and the
Official Plan Amendment in Attachment 1 to Report PDS-031-25, be approved;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Modo Bowmanville
Urban Towns Ltd. and Modo Bowmanville Towns Ltd. (Kaitlin Group), be
approved and that the Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 2 to Report
PDS-031-25, be approved;
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 as outlined in Section 6 of this report 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-031-25 and Council's decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-031-25 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
7. Items for Separate Discussion
8. Unfinished Business
9. New Business
11. Confidential Items
Closed Session
Resolution # PD-070-25
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended,
the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing the following matters that
deal with:
• advice that is subject to solicitor -client privilege, including communications
necessary for that purpose; and
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• 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 or local board.
Carried
11.1 Verbal Update from Rob Maciver, Deputy CAO/Solicitor, Regarding OLT
Appeal - Lambs Road School Property Inc.
11.2 LGS-022-25 Proposed Acquisition of Property by the Municipality
Rise and Report
The meeting resumed in open session at 10:13 p.m.
Councillor Anderson advised that two items were discussed in "closed" session in
accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and one
resolution was passed to provide direction to Staff.
12. Adjournment
Resolution # PD-071-25
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That the meeting adjourn at 10:14 p.m.
Carried
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