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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-06-06 Planning and Development Committee Minutes June 6, 2016 Minutes of a meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on Monday, June 6, 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: F. Langmaid, A. Greentree, M. Chambers, C. Pellarin, L. Benson 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 an exemption to Sign By-law 2009-123 for the South Courtice Neighbourhood Association, to the New Business – Consideration section of the agenda. Suspend the Rules Resolution #PD-087-16 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Neal That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add the delegations of Carlo Aloe, Kyle Roberts, and Pauline Beaton regarding Report PSD-044-16, Redevelopment and Infill in the Glenview Neighbourhood in Courtice, to the Delegation Section of the Agenda. Carried 3 Adopt the Agenda Resolution #PD-088-16 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal That the Agenda for the Planning and Development Committee meeting of June 6, 2016 be adopted as presented. Carried 4 Declarations of Interest Councillor Neal declared an interest in the New Business Item regarding and exemption to Sign By-law 2009-123 for the South Courtice Neighbourhood Association. - 1 - Planning and Development Committee Minutes June 6, 2016 5 Announcements Members of Committee announced upcoming community events and matters of community interest. 6 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Resolution #PD-089-16 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Mayor Foster That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning and Development Committee, held on May 16, 2016, be approved. Carried 7 Public Meetings 7.1 Application for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applicant: Modo Bowmanville Towns Ltd., Fifty Five Clarington Ltd. and Devon Daniell (Kaitlin Group) Report: PSD-042-16 Anne Taylor Scott, Senior Planner, made a verbal and electronic presentation to the Committee regarding the application. Elizabeth Nesbit, local resident, spoke to the application. Ms. Nesbit explained to the Committee that she is not necessarily opposed to the development and is here to obtain more information on the development. She added that Green Road has not been open for a long period of time and that the traffic has increased significantly. Ms. Nesbit noted that she is concerned with increased traffic issues and where the entrances to the development will be located. Scott Muir, local resident, spoke in opposition to the application. Mr. Muir stated that the existing intersection at Green Road and Price William Boulevard is substandard and a safety hazard. He added that his driveway is too close to this intersection and it is becoming increasingly dangerous to enter and exit his property. Mr. Muir advised the Committee that the correspondence he submitted for the agenda provided greater details of his concerns. He concluded by adding his main issues are with decreased privacy, noise, and increased garbage in the area. Ari Yapa, local resident, spoke in opposition to the application. Mr. Yapa explained that he is concerned with the extension of Clarington Boulevard to Green Road. He added that he is also concerned with the three way stop at Boswell Drive and Green Road - 2 - Planning and Development Committee Minutes June 6, 2016 becoming a four way intersection. Mr. Yapa explained that he feels this will increase traffic and become a safety concern. Henry Wildeboer, local resident, spoke in opposition to the application. Mr. Wildeboer advised the Committee that he supports additional medium and high density housing. He added that he is concerned that this development is too many homes on too small of an area. Mr. Wildeboer noted that this will cause overpopulation and increased traffic in the area. He continued by explaining that too many of these new developments have houses that are too large for the lots they are built on and this leaves no space for landscaping or areas for children to play. Mr. Wildeboer concluded that he would like the lots in this development to be larger and the number of homes to be reduced. He added that he does support growth in Clarington and is requesting that it be done responsibly. Enzo Bertucci, Kaitlin Corporation, applicant, spoke to the application. Mr. Bertucci advised the Committee that they conducted an open house and will continue to address questions and concerns from the residents. He added that the density in the application conforms with the Official Plan. Mr. Bertucci concluded by advising the Committee that he is available to answer any questions. 8 Delegations 8.1 Brenda Metcalf, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington, Regarding Report PSD-043-16, Durham Regional Official Plan Policies 9A.2.9 & 9A.2.10 (Severance of Abutting and Non-Abutting Surplus Farm Dwellings) – Comments Brenda Metcalf, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee, was present regarding Report PSD-043-16, Durham Regional Official Plan Policies 9A.2.9 & 9A.2.10 (Severance of Abutting and Non-Abutting Surplus Farm Dwellings) – Comments. Ms. Metcalf noted that Committee has received the comments that were sent to the Commissioner of Planning for the Region of Durham from the Agricultural Advisory Committee. She stated that the Region of Durham is not being realistic with their proposal to delete the non-abutting farm severances. Ms. Metcalf added that the Region of Durham is using the Regional Official Plan from 2000 and many things have changed in the agricultural industry in the last 16 years. She concluded by thanking the members of Committee and advised the Agricultural Advisory Committee supports the staff report. 8.2 April Gross Regarding Report PSD-044-16, Redevelopment and Infill in the Glenview Neighbourhood in Courtice April Gross was present regarding Report PSD-044-16, Redevelopment and Infill in the Glenview Neighbourhood in Courtice. Ms. Gross advised the Committee that they are seeing a drastic transformation in their neighbourhood with the recent severances. She explained that they bought their home for the lot and the space. Ms. Gross added that these are unique bungalows built on custom lots and the character of this area needs to be maintained. She continued by stating the lots in this area are being bought and - 3 - Planning and Development Committee Minutes June 6, 2016 severed for financial gain. Ms. Gross noted the she supports intensification as long as it supports the existing neighbourhood. She added that policies need to be put in place to protect these unique neighbourhoods. Ms. Gross stated that these applications have been brought to the Land Division Committee and the Committee does not agree with their recommendations and that a recent appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board was unsuccessful. She added that local policy permits the division of these lots. Ms. Gross advised the Committee that the current zoning permits semi-detached and link homes and that these do not fit in with the character of the neighbourhood. She stated that she is also concerned with decreased privacy, parking, and increased traffic. Ms. Gross explained that the character of the neighbourhood needs to be considered with new development and lots sizes, and building height and setbacks need to be reviewed. She concluded by advising the Committee that she supports the neighbourhood study and asked for any existing severance applications to be placed on hold until the review has been completed. 8.3 Nina Mallette Regarding Report PSD-044-16, Redevelopment and Infill in the Glenview Neighbourhood in Courtice Nina Mallette was present regarding Report PSD-044-16, Redevelopment and Infill in the Glenview Neighbourhood in Courtice. Ms. Mallette advised the Committee that she agrees with the previous delegation. She advised the Committee that she attended the Land Division Committee meetings and felt that their concerns were not taken seriously. Ms. Mallette concluded by noting she is concerned with increased traffic, parking and the oversized homes that do not conform with the design of the neighbourhood. 8.4 David Unwin Regarding Report PSD-044-16, Redevelopment and Infill in the Glenview Neighbourhood in Courtice David Unwin was present regarding Report PSD-044-16, Redevelopment and Infill in the Glenview Neighbourhood in Courtice. Mr. Unwin advised that he supports the neighbourhood study and thanked Council for approving the Resolution in April, 2016. He continued by explaining that he supports change that is well planned and conforms with the existing neighbourhood. Mr. Unwin added that recent severances are resulting in homes being built that are completely out of character with the existing properties. He continued by explaining that design and reduced setbacks of these homes are also a concern. Mr. Unwin concluded by thanking the Committee and supports the neighbourhood study to ensure that the character of this area is preserved. 8.5 Suzanne Richardson Regarding Report PSD-044-16, Redevelopment and Infill in the Glenview Neighbourhood in Courtice Suzanne Richardson was present regarding Report PSD-044-16, Redevelopment and Infill in the Glenview Neighbourhood in Courtice. Ms. Richardson explained that she lives in newer development in the area. She added that she had previously submitted a petition to the Land Division Committee regarding a recent severance. Ms. Richardson explained that a lot behind their property was severed into three separate lots and the houses that are being built to not conform to the design of the neighbourhood. She add - 4 - Planning and Development Committee Minutes June 6, 2016 that the houses being built are extremely large with a stucco exterior and do not match the character of the existing houses in the neighbourhood. Ms. Richardson concluded by noted that she supports the neighbourhood design to maintain the integrity of the neighbourhood. 8.6 Andrea Skinner, Aird and Berlis LLP, Regarding Report PSD-046-16, Application by Dunbury Developments (Regional) Ltd. to Develop Between 237 to 301 Unit Residential Plan of Subdivision in the Brookhill Neighbourhood of Bowmanville Andrea Skinner, Aird and Berlis LLP was present regarding Report PSD-046-16, Application by Dunbury Developments (Regional) Ltd. to Develop Between 237 to 301 Unit Residential Plan of Subdivision in the Brookhill Neighbourhood of Bowmanville. Ms. Skinner advised the she is present on behalf of Dunbury Developments. She provided some background information on the application. Ms. Skinner explained that if Committee approves the recommendations it could resolve their Ontario Municipal Board appeal. She concluded by advising the Committee that she was available to answer any questions. 8.7 Carlo Aloe Regarding Report PSD-044-16, Redevelopment and Infill in the Glenview Neighbourhood in Courtice Carlo Aloe was present regarding Report PSD-044-16, Redevelopment and Infill in the Glenview Neighbourhood in Courtice. Mr. Aloe advised the Committee that he has experience with the Ontario Municipal Board and previously had an appeal dismissed. He stated that there is a need for guidelines to be put in place for new developments. Mr. Aloe noted that the lots that had 39 metre frontages are now being severed to have frontages of 15 metres or less. He continued by explaining that at the Ontario Municipal Board hearings they look at both the Regional and Clarington Official Plans. Mr. Aloe added that this area was designated for intensification so there were no rules to be applied for development. He added that the character of the development would have been reviewed if there was an intensification plan in place. Mr. Aloe noted that the area of the neighbourhood in the Official Plan is much larger than he thought, and it included a variety of design styles and this was the final reason that the appeal was dismissed. He concluded by advising Committee that he supports the neighbourhood study and that there needs to be neighbourhood guidelines in place for future developments. 8.8 Kyle Roberts Regarding Report PSD-044-16, Redevelopment and Infill in the Glenview Neighbourhood in Courtice Kyle Roberts was present regarding Report PSD-044-16, Redevelopment and Infill in the Glenview Neighbourhood in Courtice. Mr. Roberts explained to the Committee that he was responsible for the severance at the northwest corner of Westmore Street and Courtice Road back in 2007 that resulted in four lots. He advised the Committee that he supports a variety of future developments and intensification. Mr. Roberts noted that when the corner lots are divided the homes will be narrow and have small setbacks from the road. He asked that the R2 provision be removed for the properties in the area. - 5 - Planning and Development Committee Minutes June 6, 2016 8.9 Pauline Beaton Regarding Report PSD-044-16, Redevelopment and Infill in the Glenview Neighbourhood in Courtice Pauline Beaton was present regarding Report PSD-044-16, Redevelopment and Infill in the Glenview Neighbourhood in Courtice. Ms. Beaton advised the Committee that she agrees with the comments expressed earlier by Ms. Gross. She continued by noting she is concerned with future development removing one home on a lot and replacing it with up to five homes. Ms. Beaton added that she moved to this area for its maturity and there needs to be guidelines in place. She noted she is concerned with the size of the properties, setbacks, parking and increased traffic. Ms. Beaton concluded that this type of neighbourhood needs to be protected. Alter the Agenda Resolution #PD-090-16 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Mayor Foster That the Agenda be altered to consider Report PSD-044-16, Redevelopment and Infill in the Glenview Neighbourhood in Courtice, at this time. Carried 12.3 PSD-044-16 Redevelopment and Infill in the Glenview Neighbourhood in Courtice Resolution #PD-091-16 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Neal That Report PSD-044-16 be received; and That Staff be authorized to undertake a neighbourhood study for the subject area and initiate an amendment to Zoning By-law 84-63 to address severance potential within the subject area, which may restrict future severances. Carried as amended (See following motion) Resolution #PD-092-16 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke That the foregoing Resolution #PD-091-16 be amended by adding the following at the end: “That an interim control by-law be passed for a period of one year. Carried The foregoing Resolution #PD-091-16 was then put to a vote and carried as amended. - 6 - Planning and Development Committee Minutes June 6, 2016 Recess Resolution #PD-093-16 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke That the Committee recess for five minutes. Carried The meeting reconvened at 8:47 PM with Councillor Woo in the Chair. 9 Communications - Receive for Information There are no Communications to be received for information. 10 Communications – Direction 10.1 Christopher Harris, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby – Planning and Development Department Report, PL 45-16 Request for Region of Durham to Amend the Regional Official Plan Regarding Places of Worship Resolution #PD-094-16 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Neal That Communication Item 10.1 from Chris Harris, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby regarding, Planning and Development Department Report, PL 45-16 Request for Region of Durham to Amend the Regional Official Plan Regarding Places of Worship, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington. Motion Withdrawn Resolution #PD-095-16 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Traill That Communication Item 10.1 from Chris Harris, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby regarding, Planning and Development Department Report, PL 45-16 Request for Region of Durham to Amend the Regional Official Plan Regarding Places of Worship, be received for information. Carried - 7 - Planning and Development Committee Minutes June 6, 2016 10.2 Brenda Metcalf, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington – Regarding Report PSD-043-16, Durham Region Official Plan Policies 9A.2.9 & 9A.2.10 (Severance of Abutting and Non-Abutting Surplus Farm Dwellings) – Comments Resolution #PD-096-16 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Neal That Correspondence Item 10.2 from Brenda Metcalf, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington regarding Report PSD-043-16, Durham Region Official Plan Policies 9A.2.9 & 9A.2.10 (Severance of Abutting and Non-Abutting Surplus Farm Dwellings) – Comments, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington. Carried 10.3 Scott and Karen Muir, Regarding Report PSD-042-16, Applications by Kaitlin Corporation for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning to Permit Medium Density (Townhouse) Development in the Bowmanville West Town Centre, Bowmanville Resolution #PD-097-16 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal That the correspondence from Scott and Karen Muir, regarding Report PSD-042-16, Applications by Kaitlin Corporation for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning to Permit Medium Density (Townhouse) Development in the Bowmanville West Town Centre, Bowmanville be considered during the discussion of Report PSD-042-16. Carried 11 Presentations No Presentation - 8 - Planning and Development Committee Minutes June 6, 2016 12 Planning Services Department Reports 12.1 PSD-042-16 Applications by Kaitlin Corporation for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Rezoning to permit Medium Density (Townhouse) development in the Bowmanville West Town Centre, Bowmanville Resolution #PD-098-16 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper That Report PSD-042-16 be received; That the application for a proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-C-2016-0001) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA 2016-0010) continue to be processed including the preparation of a subsequent report; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-042-16 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Carried 12.2 PSD-043-16 Durham Regional Official Plan Policies 9A.2.9 & 9A.2.10 (Severance of Abutting and Non-Abutting Surplus Farm Dwellings) - Comments Resolution #PD-099-16 Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Cooke That Report PSD-043-16 be received; That Clarington support the severance of surplus farm dwellings from abutting or non- abutting properties through the Regional Land Division process contingent on a local municipal rezoning which restricts the farm parcel from obtaining a residential building permit; That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and all lower tier municipalities in Durham be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-043-16 and Council’s decision; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-043-16 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Carried - 9 - Planning and Development Committee Minutes June 6, 2016 12.3 PSD-044-16 Redevelopment and Infill in the Glenview Neighbourhood in Courtice Report PSD-044-16, Redevelopment and Infill in the Glenview Neighbourhood in Courtice was considered earlier in the meeting after the Delegation portion of the Agenda. 12.4 PSD-045-16 Applications by Averton Homes (Bowmanville) Inc. to Amend Phase 2 of a Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision for 24 Residential Units and a Future Development Block for Medium Density in the Apple Blossom Neighbourhood, Bowmanville Resolution #PD-100-16 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Cooke That Report PSD-045-16 be received; That the application for amendment to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision submitted by Averton Homes (Bowmanville) Inc. for 24 residential units and a Future Medium Density Residential Block on the north side of Elephant Hill Drive be supported subject to conditions as contained in Attachment 2 of Report PSD-045-16; That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Averton Homes (Bowmanville) Inc. be approved as contained in Attachment 3 of Report PSD-045-16; 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-045-16 and Council’s decision; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-045-16 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried - 10 - Planning and Development Committee Minutes June 6, 2016 12.5 PSD-046-16 Application by Dunbury Developments (Regional) Ltd. to develop between 237 to 301 Unit Residential Plan of Subdivision in the Brookhill Neighbourhood of Bowmanville Resolution #PD-101-16 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper That Report PSD-046-16 be received; That Council request the Ontario Municipal Board to approve: a) the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C 2011-0002, submitted by Dunbury Developments (Regional) Ltd. subject to conditions as contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-046-16; and b) the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Dunbury Developments (Regional) Ltd. as contained in Attachment 3 to Report PSD-046-16; 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 forwarded to Council for approval; That the Ontario Municipal Board, Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-046-16 and Council’s decision; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-046-16 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried 13 New Business – Consideration 13.1 Exemption Sign By-law 2009-123 for the South Courtice Neighbourhood Association Councillor Neal declared an interest in the Exemption to Sign By-law 2009-123 for the South Courtice Neighbourhood Association as his wife is a member of the association. Councillor Neal left the room and refrained from discussion and voting on this matter. Resolution #PD-102-16 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Mayor Foster Whereas the Municipality of Clarington’s Sign By-law 2009-123 allows temporary signs for Community Groups to announce a community function or event sponsored by a non- profit organization; - 11 - Planning and Development Committee Clatington Minutes June 6, 2016 Whereas the Council Policy allows signs for a Community Group on the property where the event will be held or on municipally owned property; and Whereas the South Courtice Neighbourhood Association is requesting to place a sign on a privately owned property located on the south side on Bloor Street east of Townline Road for the two week period leading up to the "Shakespeare in the Park" event on an annual basis; Now Therefore is be Resolved that subject to the South Courtice Neighbourhood Association obtaining the owner's consent, staff be directed to issue a sign permit to the South Courtice Neighbourhood Association for the two week period prior to the "Shakespeare in the Park" annual event for the property on the south side of Bloor Street and east of Townline Road as long as it remains undeveloped. Carried Councillor Neal returned to the meeting. 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-103-16 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Mayor Foster That the meeting adjourn at 9:22 PM. R. Carried t--jl Chair Deputy Clerk j - 12 - i