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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-25Planning and Development Committee Cladjugjon.Minutes April 25, 2016 Minutes of a meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on Monday, April 25, 2016 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Present Were: Mayor A. Foster, Councillor S. Cooke, Councillor R. Hooper, Councillor J. Neal, Councillor W. Partner, Councillor W. Woo Regrets: Councillor C. Traill Staff Present: D. Crome, J. Gallagher, M. Chambers, L. Benson, C. Pellarin, T. Cannella 1 Call to Order Councillor Woo called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. 2 New Business — Introduction Councillor Neal added a new business item, regarding an Interim Control By-law for Westmore Street Area, be added to the New Business — Consideration section of the Agenda. 3 Adopt the Agenda Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal That the Agenda for the Planning and Development Committee meeting of April 25, 2016 be adopted with the addition of a New Business item regarding an Interim Control By-law for Westmore Street Area. Carried 4 Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting. 5 Announcements Members of Committee announced upcoming community events and matters of community interest. - 1 - Resolution #PD -058-16 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Cooke That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning and Development Committee, held on April 4, 2016, be approved. Carried 7 Public Meetings 7.1 Application for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Applicant: City Homes Report: PSD -028-16 Amanda Watson, Planner I, made a verbal and electronic presentation to the Committee regarding the application. No one spoke in opposition to the application. Jamie Maclnnis, City Homes, applicant, spoke to the application. Mr. Maclnnis explained to the Committee that this application was originally submitted in 1989. He noted that the original application was for 33 residential lots. Mr. Maclnnis added that a new application was submitted for 26 proposed lots and, after the hydrogeological study was completed, the lots were reduced to 24. He concluded by adding that they wish to stay consistent with the plan and that he was available to answer and questions from the Committee. 7.2 Application for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Applicant: Municipality of Clarington Report: PSD -029-16 Mitch Morawetz, Planner I, made a verbal and electronic presentation to the Committee regarding the application. No one spoke in opposition to the application. No one spoke in support of the application. -2- Jennifer Savini, Templeman Menninga LLP, was present regarding Report PSD -033-16, Extension to Draft Approval for 19 Estate Residential Lots. Ms. Savini explained to the Committee that she is the Solicitor for the Municipality of Port Hope. Ms. Savini advised the Committee that Port Hope does not support the request for the extension of the draft approval. She continued by explaining that this approval was originally granted in 1992 and noted that planning considerations have changed significantly since then. Ms. Savini stated that, if this application was submitted today, it would not be an adequate location and it would not have be approved. She continued by explaining that they are concerned that this area could be a future highway interchange, does not conform to current policies and could impact future employment areas for Port Hope. Ms. Savini added that the studies that have been conducted for this area are inadequate and out of date. She noted that the design standards have changed and if the application was submitted today that it would not be approved. Ms. Savini stated that this is the third extension and that this proposed development would not be permitted under current policies and reiterated that this extension should not be approved. She asked that, if the extension is approved, all the requirements of the Municipality of Port Hope must be met as per condition 29 of the draft approval. Ms. Savini added that they have submitted ten requirements to the Municipality of Clarington. She concluded by offering to answer any questions from the Committee. 8.2 Cathy Clarke, Regarding Report PSD -033-16, Extension to Draft Approval for 19 Estate Residential Lots Cathy Clarke was present regarding Report PSD -033-16, Extension to Draft Approval for 19 Estate Residential Lots. Ms. Clarke explained to the Committee that she is the owner of the subject property and is here representing the Clarke family. She advised the Committee that she is in support of the recommendations in the Staff Report. Ms. Clarke reviewed an updated redlined version of the approved draft plan of subdivision which she distributed as a handout. She noted that there are 19 lots and two blocks of land that will be merged with two of the lots. Ms. Clarke explained that, when this plan was approved, the Region of Durham did not require access to Highway 2. She added that this is an older plan that was approved prior to the Greenbelt Plan and Provincial Policy Statement. Ms. Clarke advised the Committee that a hydrogeological study has been completed and was reviewed by the Region of Durham and the Ganaraska Conservation Authority. She addressed Port Hope's concern regarding the possibility of a future interchange being located near this land and she noted that she contacted the Ministry of Transportation and currently there are no plans for an interchange in this area. Ms. Clarke added there would be other constraints if an interchange were planned, due to the existing service station and a proposed future truck inspection station. She added that there is a large block of land that could serve as an interchange in the future if -3- Planning and Development Committee Clar-hugjon.Minutes April 25, 2016 needed. Ms. Clarke explained that, if land was dedicated for future employment areas, there would be adequate access to the area. She advised the Committee that there has been an updated hydrogeological study, peer review, and noise study completed. Ms. Clarke concluded by explaining the Municipality of Port Hope was contacted in both 2011 and 2014 when the extensions were approved. She added that their consultant had made several attempts to contact the Municipality of Port Hope and did not have any response. Ms. Clarke continued by adding that the Municipality of Port Hope now has submitted a list of requests. She concluded by asking the Committee to support the recommendations and for Committee's approval for the extension. Alter the Agenda Resolution #PD -059-16 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Partner That the Agenda be altered to consider Report PSD -033-16, Extension to Draft Approval for 19 Estate Residential Lots, at this time. Carried Suspend the Rules I:Z�•7[�ii[•7i�:3��aiZ�iai[: Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow the delegation of Cathy Clarke to be extended for an additional two minutes. Carried Ms. Clarke added that she believes there is an error in Attachment 2 to Report PSD -033-16. She explained that the amendment should read 18 months and not one year. 12.6 PSD -033-16 Extension to Draft Approval for 19 Estate Residential Lots Resolution #PD -061-16 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Partner That Report PSD -033-16 be received; That the extension to Draft Approval for 18T-89007 be supported subject to the Conditions as contained in Attachment 2 to PSD -033-16 and that no further extensions be granted; Planning and Development Committee Clar-hugjon.Minutes April 25, 2016 That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -033-16 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried 9 Communications - Receive for Information 9.2 Municipality of Dutton Dunwich — Independent Electrical System Operator Review of Request for Proposal Process for the Award of Renewable Energy Contracts 9.3 Wayne Orr, Chief Administrative Officer, Township of South Frontenac — Large Renewable Procurement Initiatives Resolution #PD -062-16 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Partner That Communication Items 9.1 to 9.4, be received for information, with the exception of Correspondence Items 9.1 and 9.4. Carried 9.1 Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager, Township of North Frontenac — Independent Electrical System Operator Review of Request for Proposal Process for the Award of Renewable Energy Contracts Resolution #PD -063-16 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the Communication Item 9.1 from Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager, Township of North Frontenac regarding an Independent Electrical System Operator Review of Request for Proposal Process for the Award of Renewable Energy Contracts, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington. Motion Withdrawn Resolution #PD -064-16 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Cooke That the Communication Item 9.1 from Tara Mieske Clerk/Planning Manager, Township of North Frontenac regarding an Independent Electrical System Operator Review of Request for Proposal Process for the Award of Renewable Energy Contracts, be received for information. Carried -5- Resolution #PD -065-16 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Neal That the following Township of Georgian Bay Resolution, endorsed by the Township of South Frontenac, regarding a no wake restriction, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington: Whereas the Office of Boating Safety, which administers the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (VORRS) pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, has advised that the issue of "No Wake" is currently addressed by limiting the speed or power of a vessel; And whereas the Office of Boating Safety has advised that "No Wake" is not a restriction found in the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, or its regulations, and therefore is not an enforceable restriction; And whereas a boat's wake can do a great deal of damage, including: • the erosion of shorelines • the swamping of nests of loons and other waterfowls • the damaging of docks and vessels moored at docks and at marina gas pumps • the danger to swimmers • the interference with safe navigation • the disruption of wetland habitat • the upsetting of canoes and small boats, especially in narrow channels Be it resolved that the Township of Georgian Bay requests the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, to address this dangerous and harmful situation, by implementing legislation that would provide authorities with the ability to enforce a "No Wake" restriction in Ontario's navigable waters; And that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Tony Clement, M.P., Parry Sound — Muskoka. Carried 10 Communications — Direction There were no Communications to be received for direction. 11 Presentations No Presentations. Planning and Development Committee 12 Planning Services Department Reports Minutes April 25, 2016 12.1 PSD -028-16 An Application by City Homes to Implement Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 18T-89012 to Permit the Development of 24 Residential Lots in the Hamlet of Enniskillen Resolution #PD -066-16 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper That Report PSD -028-16 be received; That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by City Homes be approved as contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD -028-16; That once all conditions contained in the Official Plan and 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 -028-16 and Council's decision; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -028-16 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried 12.2 PSD -029-16 Municipally -Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment for Properties Fronting on Tooley Road in Courtice Resolution #PD -067-16 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Partner That Report PSD -029-16 be received; That the proposed Rezoning ZBA 2016-0005 continue to be processed including the preparation of a subsequent report; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -029-16 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried 7- Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper That Report PSD -030-16 be received; That the Municipality of Clarington participate in the coordinated Community Energy Plan proposal with the Region of Durham, other Durham Region municipalities, and local utilities; That, subject to award of grant funding from the provincial Municipal Energy Plan Program, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a collaborative agreement with the Region of Durham, regarding the preparation of a Durham Region Community Energy Plan; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -030-16 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried 12.4 PSD -031-16 Identifying and Recognizing Clarington's Lost Hamlets Resolution #PD -069-16 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper That Report PSD -031-16 be received; That the Clarington Heritage website be utilized to identify and communicate the history regarding Clarington's lost hamlets, and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -031-16 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried 12.5 PSD -032-16 Applications by Regita Enterprise Inc./Schleiss Dev. Co. Ltd. and E. Manson Investments Ltd. for proposed Draft Plans of Subdivision Resolution #PD -070-16 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Mayor Foster That Report PSD -032-16 be received; Planning and Development Committee Clar-hugjon.Minutes April 25, 2016 That the City of Oshawa be advised that the Municipality of Clarington has no objection to the Proposed Plans of Subdivision for up to 363 single detached dwellings and 257 medium density dwelling units (S-0-2014-04); and 392 single detached dwellings, 64 semi-detached dwellings, 124 townhouses, and 61 medium density dwelling units (S-0-2014-05), subject to the Conditions of Draft Approval contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD -032-16; That the City of Oshawa, Development Services Department and the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department be forwarded a copy of Report PSD -032-16 and Council's decision; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -032-16 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried 12.6 PSD -033-16 Extension to Draft Approval for 19 Estate Residential Lots Report PSD -033-16, Extension to Draft Approval for 19 Estate Residential Lots was considered earlier in the meeting after the Delegation portion of the Agenda. 12.7 PSD -034-16 Durham Region's Road Rationalization Study: Implications for Historic Downtowns Resolution #PD -071-16 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal That Report PSD -034-16 be received for information; Carried 13 New Business — Consideration 13.1 Interim Control By-law for Westmore Street Area Resolution #PD -072-16 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke Be it resolved that, in consideration of recent severances on Westmore Street, staff be directed to report to Committee at the June 6, 2016 Planning and Development Committee meeting with regard to the appropriateness of Council directing a review or study be undertaken of the land use planning policies with respect to preserving the existing character in the area of Westmore Street, Jane Avenue, Glenview Road and Lynnwood Avenue and the passing an Interim Control By-law for such area. Carried 15 Confidential Reports There were no Confidential Reports scheduled under this Section of the Agenda. 16 Adjournment Resolution #PD -073-16 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Cooke That the meeting adjourn at 9:05 PM. Chair Carried -10- r � Deputy Clerk