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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/06/1998 THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON . General Purpose and Administration Committee April 6, 1998 Minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, April 6, 1998 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor D. Hamre Councillor J. Mutton Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. Rowe Councillor 1. Schell Councillor C. Trim Councillor T. Young Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, W. Stockwell Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton 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. DlSCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST The were no disclosures of pecuniary interest. Members of Committee were appraised of the events which took place in the Municipality of Clarington over the past weekend and these events included the victory of the Newcastle OMHC Peewees, the Ganaraska Conservation Authority Dinner, Bowmanville Museum opening and the fishing tournament. MINUTES Resolution #GP A-196-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on March 23, 1998, be approved. "CARRIED" DELEGATIONS (a) Wayne Jeffery, 58 Rossland Road West, Oshawa, LtG 2V5 - re: Report PD-41-98 - advised that he would address the Committee during the public meeting. . 301 G.P. & A. Minutes -2- April 6, 1998 . DELEGATIONS CONT'D PUBLIC MEETINGS . . (b) Lloyd Stephenson, 126 King Street East, Newcastle, LIB IR5 - re: By-laws Controlling Cemeteries - was called but was not present. (c) Alf Annis, I King Street, Bowmanville, LIC IR2 - requested a letrer stating that the Municipality has no objection to Kawartha Downs' application to the Ontario Racing Commission to obtain a license to conduct teletheatre wagering at Banker's Bowmanville. He advised that he has met all of the requirements and has received no objection from the Durham Regional Health Department, the Fire Department or the Building Department. 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 - Part Lot 20, Concession 7, in the former Township of Darlington - Glen and Barbara Parks (b) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lot 29, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington - 290572 Ontario Limited The Deputy Clerk advised that public notices were sent by first class mail on or before March 6, 1998, to all property owners within 120 metres of the subject properties in accordance with the latest municipal assessment record. Tn addition, notices were also posted on the sites prior to March 6, 1998. This notice procedure is in compliance with the Ontario Regulation made under the Planning Act. The Chainnan 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. (a) Report PD-40-98 - Glen and Barbara Parks - the purpose of the application is to permit the redevelopment of an additional lot by reducing the minimum lot size from 0.8 ha to 0.4 ha. Ken Flute, 35 Suuny Ridge Trail, Enniskillen, LOB IJO - appeared on behalf of approximately 13 neighbours who are strongly opposed to the proposal to sever Lot #1. He circulated a petition containing signatures of the 13 neighbours and copies of letters of objection from these persons. He noted that this is a unique subdivision with 2 acre lots and that the integrity and aesthetics of the area should be maintained. AI Goheen, 2 Bridlewood Boulevard, Agincourt, MI T IP4 - originally developed the area in 1967 and still owns three lots. He stated opposition to the proposed severance of the lot and requested that restrictions pertaining to size, quality and character of the homes be maintained. Debbie Soanes, 48 Sunny Ridge Trail, Enniskillen, LOB lJO - concurred with the statements made by Ken Flute. No one spoke in support of the application. 302 G.P. & A. Minutes - 3- April 6, 1998 - PUBLIC MEETINGS CONTD . Glen Parks, 72 Jackman Road, Bowmanville, LtC 2C9 - advised that, in his opinion, the objections are totally without merit and noted that he does not agree with the comments made by the Regional Health Department pertaining to the nitrate impact loading study. He advised that his report on this subject states otherwise. (b) Report PD-41-98 - 290572 Ontario Limited - the purpose of the application is to penn it the construction of townhouse units with a 4.5 metre minimum front yard setback and detached garages with a 0.0 metre setback where they are attached to a garage on the adjacent lot. Frank Reid, 2670 Courtice Road, Courtice, LtE 2M7 - referred to his letter of March 30, 1998, wherein he advised the Municipality that he has been the owner of the property located immediately north of the proposal since 1959. He expressed concerns pertaining to drainage, privacy and the possible installation of a fence by the developer and the elimination of vehicular access to his back yard. Marg Walnik, 71 Short Crescent, Courtice, LtH 2Z6 - questioned whether Courtice Road can accommodate more vehicular congestion. Paul Wylie, t9 Short Crescent, Courtice, LI E 2Z5 - advised that he lives adjacent to Mr. Reid's property and that his major concerns include: . drainage; . traffic; . negative impact on value of homes; . does this proposal meet the original criteria of the subdivision; and . the height of fences, etc. No one spoke in support ofthe application. Wayne Jeffery, 290572 Ontario Limited, 58 Rossland Road, Oshawa, LtG 2V5 - verbalized the merits of his proposal. He assured Members of the Committee that water will not drain onto Mr. Reid's property and that, although it is not his preference, he will fence ifhe is requested to do so. It is his intention to meet all municipal requirements. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Rezoning Application Glen & Barbara Parks DI4.DEV.98.01O . Resolution #GPA-197-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report PD-40-98 be received; THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, of the former Town of Newcastle, submitted by Glen and Barbara Parks, be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report following the receipt of the outstanding agency comments; and 303 G.P. & A. Minutes -4- April 6, 1998 . PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONTD Rezoning Application 290572 Ontario Ltd. DI4.DEV.98.011 West Bowmanville Dev. Ltd. Dl2.18T.88046 . Emily Stowe Neighbourhood Plan . THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-40-98 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-198-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Mayor Hamre THAT Report PD-41-98 be received; THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, submitted by D.G. Biddle & Associates Limited on behalfof290572 Ontario Limited. be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report upon receipt of all outstanding comments and resolution of any issues; and THAT the Durham Region Planning Department, all interested parties listed in Report PD-41-98 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-199-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report PD-42-98 be received; THA T the application to amend the Draft Approval for Plan of Subdivision 18T- 88046 be approved subject to the red-line revisions as contained in Attachment No. 2 of Report PD-42-98; iliA T a copy of Report PD-42-98 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and iliA T all interested parties listed in Report PD-42-98 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-200-98 Moved by Councillor Young seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PD-43-98 be received for information. "CARRIED" 304 G.P. & A. Minutes - 5- April 6, 1998 . PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONT'D Resolution #GPA-201-98 Committee of Adjustment March ]9, 1998 D]3.CO Proposed Amendment to Zoning By-law . Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT Report PD-44-98 be received; THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on March 19, 1998, for Applications A98/010 to A98/015, inclusive; and THAT staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment for Applications A98/0lO to A98/015 in the event of an appeal. "CARRIED" Reso]ution #GPA-202-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report PD-45-98 be received; and THAT Staff be authorized to proceed to commence a process to amend the former Town of Newcastle Zoning By-law, as amended, to prohibit Charity Gaming Clubs and Video Lottery Terminals (VL T). CLERK'S DEPARTMENT "CARRIED" There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda. TREASURY DEPARTMENT Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Cash Activity Report January 1998 FIO.CA . Councillor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting. Reso]ution #GPA-203-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report TR-24-98 be received; and THAT the list attached to Report TR-24-98 of applications for cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes be approved, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Reso]ution #GPA-204-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Mayor Hamre THAT Report TR-25-98 be received; 305 G.P. & A. Minutes - 6- April 6, 1998 TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D . THAT, in accordance with provision of Chapter M-45, Section 79 (I) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the Municipality ofClarington for the month ended January 31, 1998, is as shown on the Schedule attached to Report TR-25-98; and THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of January 1998, be confirmed. "CARRIED" FlRE DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda. COMMUNITY SERV1CES There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda. Councillor Young chaired this portion of the meeting. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Ontario Building Code Changes Resolution #GPA-205-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell . THAT Report WD-24-98 be received; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute, on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, the agreement with the Regional Municipality of Durham attached to Report WD-24-98, for the administration of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code, as it relates to the enforcement of small capacity sewage systems; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-24-98 to confirm its decision to enter into an agreement with the Regional Municipality of Durham. "CARRIED" Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. ADMINISTRATION There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #GPA-206-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the Committee recess for 15 minutes. . "CARRIED" 306 G.P. & A. Minutes -7 - April 6, 1998 UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONT'D . Teletheatre Wagering P09.GE OTHER BUSINESS . ADJOURNMENT . The meeting reconvened at II :25 a.m. Resolution #GPA-207-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the correspondence received from Diane Wooldridge, Director of Operations, Kawartha Downs Raceway be lifted from the table; THAT the delegation of Alf Annis be acknowledged; THAT the Municipality of Clarington forward a letter to the Ontario Racing Commission stating that it has no objection to Kawartha Downs Raceway making application to obtain a license to conduct teletheatre wagering at Banker's in Bowmanville; and THAT Alf Annis be advised of Council's decision, FORTHWITH. "MOTION LOST" Councillor Young expressed words of apology for the manner in which he conducted himself at the Council Meeting of March 30, 1998. He noted that persons have a democratic right to appear as delegations and should not be treated unfairly. Resolution #GPA-208-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the meeting adjoum at 11 :30 p.m. "CARRIED" /hd'~~ft/ MAYOR ~~~c= 307