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Planning and Development Committee
Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
February 9, 2026
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers or Electronic Participation
Municipal Administrative Centre
40 Temperance Street, 2nd Floor
Bowmanville, Ontario
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1. Call to Order
Councillor Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
Councillor Traill joined later in the meeting at 5:08 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgment Statement
Councillor 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.
Councillor Traill joined the meeting at this time.
5. Presentations/Delegations
5.1 Delegation by Manus Boonzaier, Algoma Orchards, Regarding a Request to
Install an Irrigation Pipe Under the Road on Concession Road 5, Orono
The Clerk’s Division was notified prior to the meeting that the delegation would
not be present.
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5.2 Presentation by David Perkins, Municipality of Clarington and Martina
Braunstein, Dillon Consulting, Regarding PDS-006-26 - Draft Clarington
Waterfront Strategy
Resolution # PD-021-26
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That Item 5.2, presentation by David Perkins, Municipality of Clarington and
Martina Braunstein, Dillon Consulting and Item 6.1, Report PDS-006-26 - Draft
Clarington Waterfront Strategy, be deferred to the March 9, 2026, Planning and
Development Committee meeting.
Carried
6. Consent Agenda
Resolution # PD-022-26
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That all items listed in Section 6, with the exception of Item 6.1, be approved in
accordance with the Agenda.
Carried
6.2 PDS-015-26 - Intention to Pursue Heritage Designation – Multiple Properties
on Centre Street, Bowmanville
Resolution # PD-023-26
That Report PDS-015-26, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
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;
38 Centre Street, Bowmanville
50 Centre Street, Bowmanville
54 Centre Street, Bowmanville
64 Centre Street, Bowmanville
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 PDS-015-26 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
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6.3 PDS-017-26 - Applications for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan
of Subdivision for 53 residential units at 1430 Prestonvale Road in Courtice
Resolution # PD-024-26
That Report PDS-017-26 and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Delpark Homes
(Prestonvale) Inc., attached to Report PDS-0017-26, as Attachment 1, 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-017-26 and Council’s decision; and
That all interested parties and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
6.1 PDS-006-26 - Draft Clarington Waterfront Strategy
This Item was dealt with under Item 5.2.
7. Items for Separate Discussion
8. New Business
Alter the Agenda
Resolution # PD-025-26
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That the Agenda be altered to consider Report LGS -008-26 - OLT Appeal -
Lambs Road School Property Ltd., at this time.
Carried
10. Confidential Items
10.1 LGS-008-26 - OLT Appeal - Lambs Road School Property Ltd.
Closed Session
Resolution # PD-026-26
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended,
the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing a matter that deals with
litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals,
affecting the municipality or local board.
Carried
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Rise and Report
The meeting resumed in open session at 5:43 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 no resolutions
were passed.
Resolution # PD-027-26
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That the recommendations in Confidential Report LGS-008-26 - OLT Appeal -
Lambs Road School Property Ltd., be approved.
Carried
Recess
Resolution # PD-028-26
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the Committee recess until 6:30 p.m.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 6:31 p.m. with Councillor Anderson in the Chair.
9. Public Meetings (6:30 p.m.)
9.1 Public Meeting for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment
and Draft Plan of Subdivision
Mitch Morawetz was present on behalf of the Ormiston family. Mitch outlined
concerns with the current subdivision plan, proposed alignment of Street A and
the outstanding environmental assessment required for Street B. M. Morawetz
recommended shifting Street A further south and emphasized the importance of
ensuring existing drainage patterns are properly accommodated.
Christian Jattan, GHD Limited, was present on behalf of Brookfield Residential
(Ontario) Limited. Using an electronic presentation Christian outlined the site
context within the Secondary Plan area and provided an overview of the
proposed subdivision, parkland, environmental protection areas, and supporting
road infrastructure. C. Jattan advised the draft plan proposes low‑ and medium
density, a 1.42‑hectare park, and designated environmental lands, forming a
6.28‑hectare development consistent with the broader Southeast Courtice land
use framework. Christian answered questions from Members of Committee.
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9.1.1 PDS-016-26 - Applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law
Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to Facilitate the Development of
62 Residential Units at 1350 Courtice Road in Courtice
Resolution # PD-029-26
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That Report PDS-016-26 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 Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft
Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by GHD and continue processing the
applications including the preparation of a subsequent recommendation report;
and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-016-26 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
Carried
The Public Meeting concluded at 6:58 p.m.
11. Adjournment
Resolution # PD-030-26
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That the meeting adjourn at 7:00 p.m.
Carried