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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/16/1998 . . . THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee February 16, 1998 Minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, February 16, 1998 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor D. Hamre (until 10:30 a.m. - on Municipal Business) Councillor J. Mutton Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. Rowe Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Councillor T. Young Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, W. Stockwell Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Town Solicitor, D. Hefferon (until 10:30 a.m.) Deputy Fire Chief, W. Hesson Treasurer, M. Marano Director of Public Works, S. Vokes Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillor Novak indicated that she would be making a declaration of interest with respect to Report PD-20-98. Mayor Hamre advised that the agenda pages for the General Purpose and Administration Committee and Council Meetings will now be on the Municipality of Clarington's web site on the Internet. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-90-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on February 2,1998, be amended by replacing the name "Kelly" in Resolution #GPA-84-98 with the name "Kerry" and the minutes be approved as amended. "CARRIED" . . . G.P.& A. Minutes PRESENTATION DELEGATIONS - 2- February 16, 1998 Dave Clark, General Manager, Clarington Hydro Commission - re: White Paper on Hydro - George VanDyk, Chairman, introduced Pauline Storks, Vice-Chair, Susan Elston, Commissioner and Dave Clark, Manager. Dave Clark circulated a copy of his presentation for members of the Committee and gave a slide presentation which encompassed information pertaining to the various facets of the organization which include: . membership . residential and commercial/industrial rates . development charges . operating costs . staffing . service . reorganization . industry reform . time table . implications - municipal electric utilities . implications for municipality (a) Anthony Biglieri, Plantactics Group ltd. and Saleem Abu-Ghosh, Global Automotive Recycling, 28 Bellefair Avenue, Toronto, M4l 3T8 - expressed agreement with the recommendations contained in Report PD-23-98 and advised that the site plan will be available within two weeks. (b) April Sowchuck, 79 Foxhunt Trail, Courtice, llE 1E1 - Report PD-29-98 advised prior to the meeting that she would not be in attendance. (c) Katrina Darling, Tunney Planning 340 Byron Street South, Whitby, II H 4P8 - stated that she is satisfied with the recommendations contained in Report PD-29-98. (d) Jack Crosby, GO Centurian Drive, Suite 219, Markham l3R 8PG - Robinson Ridge Subdivision Agreement - 18T-89037 - requested that: . the timing of the credits against the Municipality's Development Charge for the construction of Parkette "A" commence at such time as building permits are drawn upon and the Development Charge is payable, rather than the credits being restricted to those building permits and payment of Development Charges that occur after the construction of the Parkette "^" is deemed completed by the Municipality . the credits against the Municipality's Development Charge for the construction of Parkette "^" and the Neighbourhood Park not be capped individually as currently proposed but be capped in aggregate of the credits available for both facilities. 302 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes DELEGATIONS CONT'D PUBLIC MEETINGS - 3 - February 16, 1998 Resolution #GPA-91-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the Committee recess for 10 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 10:40 a.m. Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. Pursuant to the Planning Act, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington, through its General Purpose and Administration Committee, is holding a Public Meeting for the following applications: (a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - DEV 97-093 - Part Lot 24, Concession 8, Former Township of Clarke at 8226 Highway 35/115 - Harry Schilling. (b) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment- DEV 97-095 - Part Lot 31, Broken Front Concession, Former Township of Darlington - Anndale Properties Ltd. (c) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - DEV 98-001 - Part Lot 29, Concession 3, former Township of Darlington - Municipality of Clarington. The Deputy Clerk advised that public notices were sent by first class mail on or before January 16,1998, to all property owners within 120 metres of the subject properties in accordance with the latest municipal assessment record. In addition, notices were also posted on the sites prior to January 16, 1998. This notice procedure is in compliance with the Ontario Regulation made under the Planning Act. The Chairman announced that the Director of Planning and Development would describe the purpose and effect of the proposed amendments, then the objectors would be heard, followed by the supporters and the applicant. Resolution #GPA-92-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the order of the agenda be altered to hold Public Meeting (c) pertaining to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - DEV 98-001 at this time. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak made a declaration of interest with respect to the public meeting being held for Report PD-2Q-98; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Novak resides in the near vicinity of the subject site. Councillor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. 303 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 4 - February 16, 1998 PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D (c) Report PD-20-98 - Municipality of Clarington - the purpose of this application is to permit the continuation of an existing body repair shop including related mechanical repairs for a period of up to three (3) years. Bernice Petryshyn, 1671 Taunton Road East, Hampton, LOB 1JO - advised that she and her husband are opposed to the operation of an autobody shop on residential/agricultural lands. She also expressed concerns pertaining to possible contamination of the septic system because her father-in-law resides on Pebblestone Road. Francis Scanga, 43 Waverly Street North, Oshawa, llJ 8H2 - advised that she owns property immediately west of Mr. Domitrovic's property and that his two buildings encroach on her land. She fears that he has been dumping toxic wastes on her property. Before any rezoning consideration is given, she requested that a fence be erected, all encroaching buildings be removed, the waste be removed from her property and that a survey of her property be prepared by a Land Surveyor. She advised that she objects to the operation of a autobody shop in this residential/agricultural area. Joe Domitrovic, 3872 Courtice Road North, Courtice, II E 215 - expressed support for the application and advised that the previous two speakers do not even live on Pebblestone Road. He noted that, if the temporary rezoning is approved, he is willing to remove the buildings encroaching onto Mrs. Scanga's property, however, he is not prepared to erect a fence or to participate in a water study. He stated that Mrs. Scanga's property is a "waste disposal site". Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. (a) Report PD-18-98 - Harry Schilling - the purpose of this application is to permit the extension of the existing parking area and provide additional area for a new septic system to be used in conjunction with the existing gas station, two restaurants and convenience store. No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this application. Harry Schillings, 8226 Highway 115, Orono, lOB 1MO - owner of Noone's Restaurant advised that his request to rezone so much property is a practical reason to square up the boundary lines of the proposal. If requested, he will reduce the amount of land being rezoned. It is his intention to relocate the septic system to the south of the building and he advised Members of the Committee that traffic has increased 8 times since 1989. (b) Report PD-19-98 - Anndale Properties Ltd. - the purpose of this application is to permit the development of a driving range, practice area, mini-putt course and club house facility. 304 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 5 - February 16, 1998 PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D David Dunnigan, Park Superintendent of the Darlington Provincial Park - noted the following concerns: . the existing property is zoned agricultural . the land presently has a passive use . proposed lighting . maintaining the facility and proposed hours of operation . drainage - heavy erosion control should be put in place . noise levels . appropriate fencing; and . traffic flow. No one spoke in support of the application. David Holmes, President of Anndale Properties Ltd, 864 Yorkmills Road, Toronto, M2P 1K9 - introduced the Design Consultant and stated that there is presently no comparable enterprise located in the Municipality of Clarington. This is a unique and exciting concept which will include a driving range, practise area and mini-putt course and club house facility. The driving range will be lit and will be located in the centre of the property. He has no intention of lighting the whole property. Anticipated hours of operation are approximately 7:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. He hopes to find a mutually satisfactory solution with Darlington Provincial Park. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Rezoning & Site Plan Resolution #GPA-93-98 Applications Harry Schillings Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim D14.DEV.97.093 Rezoning & Site Plan Applications Anndale Properties ltd. D14.DEV.97.095 THAT Report PD-18-98 be received; THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Irwin Hamilton on behalf of Harry Schillings be referred back to Staff for further processing and preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comments; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-18-98 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-94-98 Moved by Counci Ilor Schell, seconded by Counci Ilor Rowe THAT Report PD-19-98 be received; THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, submitted by David Holmes on behalf of Anndale Properties Limited be referred back to Staff for further processing and preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comments; and 305 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 6 - February 16, 1998 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-19-98 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak made a declaration of interest with respect to Report PD-20-98; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Novak resides in the near vicinity of the subject site. Councillor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. Rezoning Application Resolution #GPA-95-98 Municipality of Clarington Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young D14.DEV.98.001 Removal of Part Lot Control - Green Martin Holdings Ltd. D14.DEV.98.008 THAT Report PD-20-98 be received; THAT the appl ication to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, initiated by the Municipality of Clarington, on behalf of Mr. Joe Domitrovic, be referred back to staff for further processing and preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comments; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-20-98 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-96-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report PD-21-98 be received; THAT the request submitted by Green Martin Holdings Ltd. for removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Lots 60 to 63, Blocks 71 to 84 all inclusive, on Plan 40M-1904 and Lots 1, 2, 17 to 22, 26 to 33 all inclusive and Blocks 63,64 on Plan 40M-1907 be approved; THAT the Part Lot Control By-law attached to Report PD-21-98 be approved and forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham pursuant to Section 50(7) of the Planning Act; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-21-98 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" 306 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 7- February 16, 1998 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D Registration of Apartments-in- House Rezoning Application Global Automotive Recycl i ng D14.DEV.97.094 Exemption from Part Lot Control 921395 Ontario Ltd. D14.DEV.97.044 Resolution #GPA-97-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT Report PD-22-98 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-98-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PD-23-97 be received; THAT the application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the former Town of Newcastle, as amended, subm itted by Plantactics Group Ltd. on behalf of Global Automotive Recycling be approved; THAT the amending By-law attached to Report PD-23-98 be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT the "H" - Holding symbol in the amending By-law not be removed until such time as the applicant has submitted an application for site plan approval and entered into a site plan agreement with the Municipality; THAT a copy of Report PD-23-98 and the amending By-law be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-23-98 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-99-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report PD-24-98 be received; THAT the request for removal of Part Lot Control in respect of Lot 1 on 40M-1688 and Block 96 on 10M-830 be approved; THAT the By-law attached to Report PD-24-98 be approved and forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham pursuant to Section 50 (7.1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended; THAT By-law 97-162 be repealed; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-24-98 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 8 - February 16, 1998 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D Monitoring of the Decisions of the Committee of Adjustment February 5, 1998 D13.CO Information on C1arington Commercial Profiles Scugog Official Plan D08. Removal of Part Lot Control Schickedanz Bros. Limited D14.DEV.98.007 Resolution #GPA-l00-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PD-25-98 be received; THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on February 5, 1998 for applications A98/004 to A98/006, inclusive; and THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decision of the Committee of Adjustment for applications A98/004, A98/005 and A98/006 in the event of an appeal. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-101-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report PD-26-98 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-l02-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report PD-27-98 be received; THAT Report PD-27-98 be adopted as the Municipality's comments with respect to the Scugog Official Plan; THAT the Durham Region Planning Department be requested to forward its post- circulation letter and any further revisions to the Scugog Official Plan to the Municipality of C1arington Planning Department; and THAT the Township of Scugog and the Durham Region Planning Department be forwarded a copy of Report PD-27-98 and be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-103-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT Report PD-28-98 be received; THAT the request submitted by Schickedanz Bros. Limited for removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Lots 1 to 14 inclusive, in Plan 40M-1903, be approved; THAT the Part Lot Control By-law attached to Report PD-28-98 be approved and forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham pursuant to Section 50(7) of the Planning Act; and 308 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 9- February 16, 1998 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-28-98 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Rezoning Application Resolution #GPA-104-98 Muir D14.DEV.97.079 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Parking Enforcement Report January 1998 P01.MO TREASURY DEPARTMENT Rehabilitation of Former Water Poll ution Control Plant to Tourist Info. Centre THAT Report PD-29-98 be received; THAT the application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the former Town of Newcastle, as amended, submitted by Tunney Planning Inc. on behalf of Archibald Muir be approved; THAT the amending By-law attached hereto be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT the "H" - Holding symbol in the amending By-law not be removed until such time the applicant has satisfied the conditions of the Land Severance appl ications; THAT a copy of Report PD-29-98 and the amending By-law be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-29-98 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-l05-98 Moved by Counci Ilor Schell, seconded by Counci Ilor Mutton THAT Report CD-13-98 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD-13-98 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business Centre for their information. "CARRIED" Councillor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-l06-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT Report TR-2-98 be received; 309 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 10- February 16, 1998 TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D Cash Activity Report November 1997 Cash Activity Report December 1997 THAT, in accordance with the provision of the Tri-Partite agreement between the Region of Durham, Ontario Hydro and the Municipality of Clarington for the disposition of the Darlington Generating Station "A" Reserve Fund, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington hereby authorizes that funds of approximately $175,000 be allocated from the Reserve Fund to pay for the site rehabilitation of the former Soper Creek Water Pollution control plant including landscaping, entrance beautification and construction of the Tourist Information Centre; THAT also in accordance with the agreement, the Council of the Region of Durham be requested to authorize the Municipality of Clarington to access the said Reserve Fund for the above noted purpose; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any document necessary to access the Station Account '^' Reserve Fund for the rehabilitation of the site; and THAT a copy of Report TR-2-98 be forwarded to the Region of Durham. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-l07-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report TR-6-98 be received; THAT in accordance with provision of Chapter M-45, Section 79 (1) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the Municipality of C1arington for the month ended November 30, 1997, is as shown on the schedule attached to Report TR-6-98; and THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of November 1997. be confirmed. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-l08-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report TR-7-98 be received; THAT in accordance with provision of Chapter M-45, Section 79 (1) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the Municipality of Clarington for the month ended December 31, 1997, is as shown on the schedule attached to TR-7-98; and THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of December 1997, be confirmed. "CARRIED" 310 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes -11- February 16, 1998 TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D Disposal of Surpl us Computers Benefit Administration Resolution #GPA-109-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report TR-9-98 be received; THAT all surplus computers be disposed of in the manner identified in the body of Report TR-9-98; and THAT Purchasing By-law #94-129, Paragraph 5.15, "Conflict of Interest" be amended to exclude computers. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-llO-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report TR-l 0-98 be received; THAT the Municipality retain the services of Mr. Kevin Ashe, at the firm of Mosey & Mosey, to assist in benefit administration for the health, insurance and dental plans; THAT the firm of Buffet Taylor & Associates Ltd. be notified that their services will no longer be required effective March 1, 1998; and THAT the Municipality of Clarington, through Mosey & Mosey, join the Northumberland County wide plan for Health benefits, if sufficient savings are determined to be available. "CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING MOTION) Resolution #GPA-111-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report TR-1O-98 be tabled to allow Buffet Taylor to address the concerns expressed and for preparation of a report by Staff for subm ission to the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "MOTION LOST" The forgoing Resolution #GPA-ll0-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED. Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting. 311 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes FIRE DEPARTMENT Monthly Fire Report January 1998 Cl1.FD - 12 - February 16, 1998 Resolution #GPA-112-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report FD-3-98 be received for information. "CARRIED" Councillor Rowe chaired this portion of the meeting. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Refund Policy A09.CO Jewellery Policy Aquatic Faci lities A09.CO Resolution #GPA-113-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report CS-02-98 be received; THAT Council approve the revised refund policy Attachment #2 to Report CS-02-98; and THAT the revised refund policy be implemented effective March 1, 1998. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-114-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report CS-03-98 be received; THAT Council approve the Jewellery Policy for Aquatic Facilities, Attachment #1 to Report CS-03-98; and THAT the jewellery policy be implemented effective February 24,1998. "CARRIED" Councillor Young chaired this portion of the meeting. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Monthly Building Report for January 1998 PlO.MO Resolution #GPA-115-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report WD-13-98 be received for information. "CARRIED" 312 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 13- February 16, 1998 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D Traffic Signal at Varcoe Road and Hwy 2, Sidewalk on Northside of Hwy 2, Courtice T07.SI Purchase of a Water Tank l04.GE Solid Waste Management System E07. ADMI NISTRA TION Resolution #GPA-116-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report WD-14-98 be received for information; and THAT Helen Zimerling and Doug Butterfield be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-117-98 Moved by Counci Ilor Schell, seconded by Counci Ilor Rowe THAT Report WD-15-98 be received; and THAT an early tender call for the purchase of a water tank for the fl usher 89524 be approved, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-118-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report WD-16-98 be received; THAT, in light of proposed changes to the Region of Durham's Solid Waste Management System, a consultant be retained, by the Municipality to do an independent audit of the Municipality's present operations as well as identifying other options that Clarington may consider regarding the handling and disposal of all municipal waste; and THAT funds for the audit, not to exceed $5,000, be obtained from the Garbage Input Reserve, Account No. 2900-11-X, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. 313 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes UNFINISHED BUSINESS Robinson Ridge Subdivision Agreement OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT - 14- Resolution #GPA-119-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe February 16, 1998 THAT the delegation of Jack Crosby pertaining to the Robinson Ridge Subdivision Agreement - 18T-89037 be referred to staff for preparation of a report for submission to the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "CARRIED" There was no item considered under this section of the agenda. Resolution #GPA-120-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:45 p.m. "CARRIED" ~4/ MAYOR ~2ft DEPUTY ClERK 314