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Planning and Development Committee
Minutes
February 1, 2016
Minutes of a meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on Monday,
February 1, 2016 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers.
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster, Councillor S. Cooke, Councillor R. Hooper,
Councillor J. Neal, Councillor C. Traill, Councillor W. Woo
Regrets: Councillor W. Partner
Staff Present: D. Crome, C. Pellarin, L. Benson, A. Greentree, M. Chambers
1 Call to Order
Councillor Woo called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2 New Business – Introduction
Councillor Cooke added a New Business item regarding the Nash Road Developments
and the Greenbelt Plan to the New Business – Consideration section of the Agenda.
3 Adopt the Agenda
Resolution #PD-019-16
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Foster
That the Agenda for the Planning and Development Committee meeting of February 1,
2016 be adopted as presented, with the addition of a New Business item regarding the
Nash Road Developments and the Greenbelt Plan.
Carried
4 Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting.
5 Announcements
Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of community
interest.
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6 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Resolution #PD-020-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning and Development Committee,
held on January 11, 2016, be approved.
Carried
7 Public Meetings
No Public Meetings
8 Delegations
8.1 Clifford Curtis Regarding Report PSD-014-16, Amendment No. 104 to the
Clarington Official Plan to Delete an Elementary School Site in the Worden
East Neighbourhood
Amendment to the Worden East Neighbourhood Design Plan Applications
Submitted by H&H Properties Inc.
Clifford Curtis, local resident, was present regarding Report PSD-014-16, Amendment
No. 104 to the Clarington Official Plan to Delete an Elementary School Site in the
Worden East Neighbourhood and Amendment to the Worden East Neighbourhood
Design Plan Applications submitted by H&H Properties Inc. Mr. Curtis requested that the
lands north of Poppyfield Drive and west of Tooley Road be restricted from development
until the Environmental Impact Study and the Hydrogeological Impact Study are
completed. Mr. Clifford stated that he had a few issues to be addressed and noted that
in 1996 he appealed the Official Plan (OP) to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB)
regarding the draft Official Plan temporarily showing a woodlot on his property and a
School/Park combination on the land abutting his property. He continued by explaining
that the woodlot designation was deleted prior to the 1996 OP being approved. Mr.
Curtis added that the land to be used for a School/Park to the south of his property would
block any road extension and services to his property. He also noted that there was to
be a Neighbourhood Plan developed to move the School/Park closer to Nash Road and
to set a road lot pattern. Mr. Curtis added that due to lack of an Environmental Impact
Study the road alignments were deferred. He explained that in the Staff Report he was
concerned that Springfield Lane will be closed and feels this is being done prematurely.
Mr. Clifford added that he is also concerned with the special R1 requirements for Tooley
Road with respect to setbacks and road widening which will restrict any future
development north of Poppyfield Drive. He noted his concerns with the changing of the
zoning of the land at the northwest corner of Tooley Road and future Adelaide Avenue
from R1 to Agricultural. Mr. Curtis added that it is inappropriate to classify an area of
land as a special study area prior to the completion of an Environmental Impact Study.
He noted his concern that Clarington uses a Neighbourhood Plan rather than a
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Secondary Plan to guide development and he listed his reasons for his concern. Mr.
Curtis concluded by asking that development north of Poppyfield Drive be restricted until
an Environmental Impact and Hydrogeological Studies are completed. He added that he
does support the development north of Tooley Road and is available to answer
questions from the Committee.
8.2 Jay Cuthbertson Regarding Report PSD-011-16, Blue Dot Movement
Jay Cuthbertson of the David Suzuki Blue Dot Movement, was present regarding PSD-
011-16, Blue Dot Movement. Mr. Cuthbertson thanked staff and acknowledged the work
that was involved in writing the Staff Report. He commended Clarington for its Strategic
Plan and specifically the commitment to strengthening sustainability. Mr. Cuthbertson
explained that he is a local resident and it concerned for the future of our planet. He
continued by noting the importance of the declaration for the future of the planet. Mr.
Cuthbertson asked the Committee for stronger wording to be used in Sections three and
four of the model declaration. He continued by providing examples of world issues and
events that are linked to Climate Change. Mr. Cuthbertson asked for consideration to be
given to adding the wording “to look for opportunities to regenerate” and “endeavour to
improve function of the existing natural system” to the recommendation. He concluded
by requesting that targets and goals be established to assist with implementing the
declaration. Mr. Cuthbertson thanked the Committee and offered to answer any
questions.
8.3 Hannu Halminen, H & H Properties Inc., Regarding Report PSD-010-16,
Applications for Zoning By-law Amendments to Permit 5 Single Detached
Dwellings and 1 Linked Dwelling Lots on Holyrod Drive in Courtice
Hannu Halminen, H & H Properties Inc., was present regarding Report PSD-010-16,
applications for zoning by-law amendments to permit 5 single detached dwellings and 1
linked dwelling lots on Holyrod Drive in Courtice. Mr. Halminen explained to the
Committee that application will finish the Courtice North subdivision. He concluded by
noting that he concurs with the Staff Report and is available to answer any questions.
8.4 Hannu Halminen, H & H Properties Inc., Regarding Report PSD-014-16,
Amendment No. 104 to the Clarington Official Plan to Delete an Elementary
School Site in the Worden East Neighbourhood
Amendment to the Worden East Neighbourhood Design Plan Applications
Submitted by H&H Properties Inc.
Hannu Halminen, H & H Properties Inc., was present regarding Report PSD-014-16,
Amendment No. 104 to the Clarington Official Plan to Delete an Elementary School Site
in the Worden East Neighbourhood and Amendment to the Worden East Neighbourhood
Design Plan Applications Submitted by H&H Properties Inc. Mr. Halminen explained that
this amendment is related to the Tooley Road townhouse proposal
(Report PSD-015-16). He continued by noting that one of the requirements of the
application was to revisit the neighbourhood plan due to the concerns of the Tooley
Road residents. Mr. Halminen advised the Committee that he is satisfied with the Report
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as it relates to the area south of Poppyfield Drive. He continued by explaining that he is
concerned with the area north of Poppyfield Drive and that no decision should be made
prior to the Environmental Impact Study being completed. Mr. Halminen requested the
area north of Poppyfield be placed into a holding pattern until the proper testing has
been conducted. He added that he is also concerned with a portion of land being
changed from R1 zoning to agricultural as this will put any current residents into
non-conformity if they are looking at any changes to their properties; it would essentially
be a step backwards. Mr. Halminen concluded by stating that he is in agreement with
the recommendations south of Poppyfield Drive and he is available to answer questions.
8.5 Hannu Halminen, H & H Properties Inc., Regarding Report PSD-015-16,
Applications by H & H Properties Inc. to Develop 68 Low Density Multi-Unit
Residential Dwellings and 9 Single Detached Units
Hannu Halminen, H & H Properties Inc., was present regarding report PSD-015-16,
Applications by H & H Properties Inc. to Develop 68 Low Density Multi-Unit Residential
Dwellings and 9 Single Detached Units. Mr. Halminen explained to the Committee that
the first consultation for this application took place in August, 2013. He noted that there
has been a great deal of resident, staff, and developer input and discussion. Mr.
Halminen added that they have amended their plan from 80 units to 77 units, they have
changed the access points to be located on Tooley Road and on Centerfield Drive, and
now have 9 single lots fronting on to Tooley Road. He believes that they have satisfied
the majority of the residents’ concerns and this is a viable and acceptable plan. Mr.
Halminen added they will not build two storey homes, fronting onto Tooley Road
overpowering the bungalows. He explained that the Municipality requested 56 foot wide
lots and they agreed. Mr. Halminen noted that there were some concerns with the
Report and these have been discussed with staff and have been resolved verbally. He
concluded by advising the Committee that the only remaining issue to be resolved is
regarding the setbacks. Mr. Halminen stated that he does not agree with the proposed
setback from Tooley Road and asked for the setbacks from the property line to be 6.5
metres to the garage and 4.5 metres to the house which is currently permitted in R1
zoning. He confirmed that when possible they will preserve the mature trees. Mr.
Halminen thanked staff and advised the Committee that he is available to answer any
questions.
8.6 Ryan Lavender Regarding Report PSD-014-16, Amendment No. 104 to the
Clarington Official Plan to Delete an Elementary School Site in the Worden
East Neighbourhood
Amendment to the Worden East Neighbourhood Design Plan Applications
Submitted by H&H Properties Inc.
Ryan Lavender, local resident, was present regarding Report PSD-014-16, Amendment
No. 104 to the Clarington Official Plan to Delete an Elementary School Site in the
Worden East Neighbourhood and Amendment to the Worden East Neighbourhood
Design Plan Applications submitted by H&H Properties Inc. Mr. Lavender noted that the
previous delegations have covered the majority of his concerns. He continued by
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explaining he is concerned with the closure of Springfield Drive as he lives at the end of
this street. Mr. Lavender explained that the original plan was for this to become a
through street and now it will become a cul-de-sac. He continued that currently
Springfield Drive is 19 metres wide and the width of a cul-de-sac should be 27 metres.
Mr. Lavender also noted he feels no decisions should be made until the Environmental
Impact Study is completed. He stated he would like to see the new Neighbourhood Plan
to show some lotting because otherwise it pre-supposes the outcome of the
Environmental Impact Study.
9 Communications - Receive for Information
There are no Communications to be received for information.
10 Communications – Direction
There are no Communications for direction.
11 Presentations
No Presentations
12 Planning Services Department Reports
12.1 PSD-010-16 Applications for Zoning By-law Amendments to Permit 5 Single
Detached Dwellings and 1 Linked Dwelling Lots on Holyrod Drive in Courtice
Resolution #PD-021-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Report PSD-010-16 be received;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by H & H Building Corporation
(Valleymore Land Corp.) be approved as contained in Attachment 1 to Report
PSD-010-16;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by LDB Holdings Ltd. be
approved as contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-010-16;
That a by-law(s) be forwarded to Council to lift the ‘Holding (H) Symbol’ at such time as
the applicants enter into an agreement with the Municipality to the satisfaction of the
Director of Planning Services;
That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-010-16
and Council’s decision; and
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That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-010-16 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision.
Carried
12.2 PSD-011-16 Blue Dot Movement
Resolution #PD-022-16
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Mayor Foster
That Report PSD-011-16 be received;
That Council adopt the recommended Municipality of Clarington Declaration for The
Right to a Healthy Environment, contained in Attachment 3 to Report PSD-011-16, as
follows:
Whereas the Municipality of Clarington strives to sustain natural resources and our
environment for future generations and to foster a healthy community that nurtures
the health and well-being of residents to provide for a high quality of life;
Whereas the Municipality of Clarington endeavours to make Clarington a place where
people, businesses and governments collectively balance growth with the protection,
management and enhancement of rural landscapes, cultural heritage, natural
resources and the natural environment;
Whereas Council’s Strategic Plan Vision of “Building a Sustainable, Creative, Caring
Community” and the Municipality of Clarington’s many plans, policies, programs and
actions support environmental protection, enhancement, stewardship and health;
Whereas the Municipality of Clarington understands that people are part of the
environment, and that a healthy environment is inextricably linked to the well-being of
our communities;
Therefore it be resolved that the Municipality of Clarington finds and declares that:
The Municipality of Clarington supports in principle the right to live in a healthy
environment, including:
The right to breathe clean air
The right to drink clean water
The right to consume safe food
The right to access nature
The right to know about pollutants and contaminants released into the local
environment
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The right to participate in decision-making that will affect the environment
In order to respect, protect, fulfill and promote these rights within the Municipality’s
jurisdiction and means, the Municipality shall continue to implement its strategies,
plans, policies, programs and actions by undertaking actions such as, but not
limited to, the following:
a. Ensuring infrastructure and development projects protect the environment;
b. Addressing climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience;
c. Planning for appropriate and responsible development in accordance with the
Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe;
d. Responsibly increasing density in accordance with the Clarington Official Plan;
e. Supporting the development of a safe, accessible and interconnected
transportation system that provides for a full and practical range of mobility options,
including carpooling, active transportation, and transit;
f. Encouraging the Region of Durham to continue to ensure adequate
infrastructure for the provision of safe and accessible drinking water, while
implementing our duties and responsibilities under the Clean Water Act and Source
Protection Act;
g. Promoting the availability of local foods;
h. Promoting the Region of Durham’s solid waste reduction, recycling and
composting programs;
i. Establishing and maintaining accessible green spaces, parklands and waterfront
areas; and
j. Protecting and enhancing the natural heritage system and its ecological
integrity.
The Municipality of Clarington should continue to promote residents’ engagement in
matters affecting sustainability and the right to a healthy environment.
The Municipality of Clarington should take a responsible approach, consider cost
effective measures, aim to prevent the degradation of the environment and aim to
protect the health of its citizens when making decision that could impact human
health or the environment.
The Mayor on behalf of Municipal Council, be directed to forward this resolution to
the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, with the request
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that the right of all citizens to live in a healthy environment be enshrined in
appropriate federal legislation including the Canadian Charter of Rights and
Freedoms;
The Mayor on behalf of Clarington Council, be directed to forward this resolution to
the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, with the request that the right
of all citizens to live in a healthy environment be enshrined in appropriate provincial
legislation including Ontario’s Environmental Bill of Rights;
A copy of this resolution be forwarded to Hon. Erin O’Toole, MP (Durham), Kim
Rudd, MP (Northumberland-Peterborough South), and Granville Anderson, MPP
(Durham);
A copy of this resolution be sent to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; and
A copy of this resolution be sent to the Regional Municipality of Durham.
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-011-16 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision.
Carried
Later in the Meeting
Resolution #PD-023-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That the foregoing Resolution #PD-022-16 be amended as follows:
“That the reference to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom be deleted.”
Motion Lost
The foregoing Resolution #PD-022-16 was then put to a vote and carried.
12.3 PSD-012-16 An Application by Heather Holt to Permit One Additional Single
Detached Dwelling by Reductions in Frontage and Setback Requirements
Resolution #PD-024-16
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Foster
That Report PSD-012-16 be received;
That the Zoning By-law amendment application submitted by Heather Holt be approved
as contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-012-16;
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That the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-012-16
and Council’s decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-012-16 and any delegations be advised
of Council’s decision.
Carried
12.4 PSD-013-16 Year End Planning Applications
Resolution #PD-025-16
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Report PSD-013-16 be received for information.
Carried
12.5 PSD-014-16 Amendment No. 104 to the Clarington Official Plan to Delete an
Elementary School Site in the Worden East Neighbourhood
Amendment to the Worden East Neighbourhood Design Plan Applications
Submitted by H&H Properties Inc.
Resolution #PD-026-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report PSD-014-16 regarding Amendment No. 104 to the Clarington Official Plan to
Delete an Elementary School Site in the Worden East Neighbourhood and Amendment
to the Worden East Neighbourhood Design Plan Applications submitted by H&H
Properties Inc., be referred to staff to consider the comments from the delegations.
Motion Withdrawn
Recess
Resolution #PD-027-16
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 8:47 PM with Councillor Woo in the Chair.
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Resolution #PD-028-16
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Traill
That Report PSD-014-16 be received;
That Amendment No. 104 to the Clarington Official Plan, prepared in response to an
application submitted by H & H Properties Inc. be approved, as contained in Attachment
2 of Report PSD-014-16 and that the appropriate by-law be passed;
That the revised Worden East Neighbourhood Design Plan as contained in Attachment 3
of Report PSD-014-16 be supported;
That Staff be authorized to initiate an amendment to Zoning By-law to permit only single
family detached dwellings with greater lot frontages and setbacks in the Urban
Residential Type One (R1) zone, fronting on Tooley Road with the exception of the
medium density area, which would be rezoned to ‘Agricultural (A)’; and
That all interested parties listing in Report PSD-014-16 and any delegation be advised of
Council’s Decision.
Carried as Amended
(See following motion)
Resolution #PD-029-16
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Traill
That the foregoing Resolution #PD-028-16 be amended to insert “roads” after the words
“development limits” into the legend for the Environmental Study Area.
Carried
The foregoing Resolution #PD-028-16 was then put to a vote and carried as amended.
12.6 PSD-015-16 Applications by H & H Properties Inc. to Develop 68 Low
Density Multi-Unit Residential Dwellings and 9 Single Detached Units
Resolution #PD-030-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke
That Report PSD-015-16 be received;
That the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2015-0001 submitted by H & H
Properties Inc. be supported subject to conditions as contained in Attachment 2 of
Report PSD-015-16;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by H & H Properties be
approved as contained in the memo from the Director of Planning Services dated
February 1, 2016;
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That Council approve, in principal, the closure and conveyance of Cloverfield Street, east
of Centrefield Drive to the limits of the H & H Properties Inc. development proposal;
That once all conditions contained in 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 Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-015-16
and Council’s decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-015-16 and any delegations be advised
of Council's decision.
Carried
13 New Business – Consideration
13.1 Nash Road Developments and the Greenbelt Plan
Resolution #PD-031-16
Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Traill
Whereas the Province of Ontario is currently reviewing the Greenbelt Plan as part of the
Co-ordinated Four Plan Review;
Whereas the Municipality of Clarington requested the Province to review the reasoning
behind the boundary of the agricultural areas that have been excluded from the
Greenbelt;
Whereas Nash Road Developments Inc. is the owner of approximately 35 ha of land on
the north east corner of Nash Road and Hancock Road, adjacent to the Courtice Urban
Area;
Whereas the exact alignment of the Highway 418 had not been determined when the
Greenbelt boundary was determined in 2005 but now abuts the eastern edge of the
property;
Whereas municipal water and sanitary sewer services are available to the lands owned
by Nash Road Developments;
Whereas on May 11, 2015 the Municipality of Clarington requested the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing to broadly expand the Greenbelt to incorporate key
agricultural lands in the urban separators between Courtice and Bowmanville and
between Bowmanville and Newcastle;
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Now therefore be it resolved that the Municipality of Clarington requests that the Minister
of Municipal Affairs and Housing consider the removal of the lands owned by Nash Road
Developments Inc. from the Greenbelt in the context of broad expansions to the
Greenbelt in other areas in the Municipality of Clarington.
That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Region of Durham and MPP Granville
Anderson.
Carried
14 Unfinished Business
There were no items considered under this section of the Agenda.
15 Confidential Reports
There were no Confidential Reports scheduled under this Section of the Agenda.
16 Adjournment
Resolution #PD-032-16
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the meeting adjourn at 9:26 PM.
Carried
Chair Municipal Clerk
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