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Home My WebLink About01/06/1997 . . . '. , THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST MINUTES DELEGATIONS Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, January 6, 1997 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. Mayor D. Hamre Councillor A. Dreslinski Councillor C. Elliott Councillor L. Hannah Councillor M. Novak Councillor P. Pingle Councillor D. Scott 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. There were no declarations of interest stated for this meeting. Resolution ItGPA-1-97 Moved by Councillor Pingle, Seconded by Councillor Dreslinski January 6, 1997 THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on December 2, 1996, be approved. "CARRIED" There were no delegations scheduled for this meeting. 301 . . . " G.P.& A. Minutes PUBLIC MEETINGS - 2- January 6, 1997 Councillor Dreslinski 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 and Proposed Plan of Subdivision - Part Lot 8, Concession 7, former Township of Darlington - Armstrong Harrison Associates on Behalf of Georgian Woods Division of 651183 Ontario Ltd.; (b) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Birchdale Investments Ltd. - Part Lot 35, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington; and (c) Municipality of C1arington Proposed Street Name Change - "Sommerscales Drivell to "Somerscales Drivel! - Part Lot 12, Concession 2, former Town of Bowmanvi lie. The Deputy Clerk advised that public notices were sent by first class mail on or before December 6, 1996, 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 December 6, 1996. 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. (a) Report PD-1-97 - Armstrong Harrison Associates on behalf of Georgian Woods - the purpose and effect of the application is to permit the development of a 20 lot plan of subdivision. Evylin Stroud, 89 Little Avenue, Bowmanville, L 1C 1J9 - advised that it is "a foolish and unfortunate idea" to develop environmentally protected lands. She see ked clarification as to why the map of the site no longer reflects the designation of the land. Loran C. Pascoe, 7075 Regional Road 14, R.R. #6, Bowmanville, L1C 3K6 - expressed a concern pertaining to the possible contamination of the existing wells. William F. Elliott, 7047 Regional Road 14, R.R. #6, Bowmanville, L 1C 3K6 - requested clarification on the Regional Well Interference Policy and how it will protect the wells of the existing residents. lack Ferguson, 2773 Concession Road 7, Tyrone, L 1C 3K6 - verbalized his concern pertaining to the size of the lots and noted that the construction of larger homes would be preferable. 302 . -. -. G.P.& A. Minutes - 3- January 6, 1997 PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D. No one spoke in support of the application. Katherine Harrison, Armstrong Harrison Associates, 1380 Hopkins Street, Suite 1, Whitby, L1N 2C3 - advised Members of the Committee that the minimum lot size will be 1 acre and that the size of the homes to be built has not yet been determined. She further added that a revised grading plan has been prepared by their engineer. (c) Report PD-2-97 - Birchdale Investments Ltd. - the purpose and effect of the application is to permit the development of a 1341 m2 retail commercial plaza. Debbie Clarke, Valiant Property Management, 177 Nonquon Road, 20th Floor, Oshawa, L 1G 3S4 - expressed concern pertaining to the following: . the proposed entranceway to the new development being too close to the egress/access to their property; and . questioned why the applicant is not required to undertake studies or share the cost of approximately $100,000 spent by Val iant Property Management on studies which were required by the Municipality. ludy Campbell, 25 Bridle Court, Courtice, L 1E 2B1 - requested that Members of the Committee take into consideration the type of development to be undertaken in this area. In her estimation, the development should be "quality development" and not "hamburger alley". No one spoke in support of the application. Randy leffrey, Birchdale Investments Ltd., 1050 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, L 1G 4W5 - concurred with the recommendations contained in Report PD-2-97 and noted that every store will have exposure to the highway. Although plans have not yet been finalized, it is anticipated that one or two drive-through restaurants are included in the development. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Rezoning Application And Proposed Plan of Subdivision - Armstrong Harrison Associates D14.DEV.89.116 D12.18T.89092 Resolution #GPA-2-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report PD-1-97 be received; THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, of the former Town of Newcastle, submitted on behalf of 651183 Ontario Ltd. _ Georgian Woods Division, 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- January 6, 1997 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONT'D. THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-1-97 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Rezoning Application Resolution #GPA-3-97 B i rchdale Investments Ltd. Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Pingle D14.DEV.96.010 THAT Report PD-2-97 be received; THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 submitted by Randy Jeffrey on behalf of Birchdale Investments Limited to construct a 1,341 m' retail commercial plaza be approved; THAT the amending by-law attached to Report PD-2-97 be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT a copy of Report PD-2-97 and the amending By-law be forwarded to the Durham Region Planning Department; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-2-97 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #GPA-4-97 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-3-97 be amended by adding the following wording between the fourth and fifth paragraphs: "THAT the Municipality of Clarington request the Regional Municipality of Durham to monitor the traffic situation on a regular basis at this location." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #GPA-3-97 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. 304 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 5- January 6, 1997 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Municipality of Resolution ItGPA-5-97 Clarington Proposed Street Name Change - Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Novak "5ommerscales Drive" to "Somerscales Drive" THAT Report PD-3-97 be received; Malone Given Parsons/ Brookvalley Holdings Ltd. - Regional Official Plan Amendment - ROPA.96.013 ROPA.96.019 Monitoring of the Decisions of the Committee of Adjustment D13.CO THAT By-law 86-112, being a by-law to establish a Street Name Map and Street Name Inventory in the Municipality of Clarington, be amended to change the street name "$ommerscales Drive" to "5omerscales Drive" within the former Town of Bowmanvi lie; and THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a by-law to amend By-law 86-112 being a by-law to establish the Street Name Map and Street Name Inventory in the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Resolution ItGPA-6-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report PD-4-97 be received; THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Municipality of Clarington has no objection to the application to amend the Durham Region Official Plan submitted by Brookvalley Holdings Ltd. (ROPA 96-013) on the understanding that planning for a 30-year horizon in the local official plan is permissive rather than mandatory; THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Municipality of Clarington continues to support the designation of a 30-year supply of employment area lands as proposed in its application to amend the Durham Region Official Plan (ROPA 96-019); and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-4-97 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution ItGPA-7-97 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report PD-5-97 be received; THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on December 12, 1996, with the exception of A96/057 & A96/066; 305 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 6 - January 6, 1997 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Vital Statistics L12.GE Parking Enforcement Monthly Report for October 1996 T02.PA THAT the Committee of Adjustment decision on application A96/057, by D.K. Gottwald be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board; and THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment in the event of an appeal. "CARRIED" Councillor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution ItGPA-8-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report CD-1-97 be received; THAT the by-law attached to Report CD-1-97 be presented for Council's approval to authorize the implementation of the following fees effective February 1, 1997: (a) $25.00 fee for a Live Birth Registration; (b) $25.00 fee for the issuance of a Burial Permit; and (c) $25.00 for the issuance of a Confirmation of Birth; and THAT Bowmanville Memorial Hospital, Morris Funeral Chapel Ltd., Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home and Newcastle Funeral Home be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution ItGPA-9-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report CD-2-97 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD-2-97 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business Centre for their information. "CARRIED" 306 . G.P.& A. Minutes - 7- January 6, 1997 CLERK'S DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Parking Enforcement Month Iy Report for November 1996 T02.PA Proposed Municipal Elections Act C07.GE Resolution #GPA-10-97 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report CD-3-97 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD-3-97 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business Centre for their information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-11-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report CD-4-97 be received for information. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. . TREASURY DEPARTMENT Parking Pay and Display Machine 132 Church St., Bowmanville F18.QU . Resolution #GPA-12-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT Report TR-1-97 be received; THAT M.5.C. Electronics Ltd., Richmond Hill, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $13,560.80 (including taxes), be awarded the contract for the supply of a Parking Pay & Display Machine as required by the Municipality, By-law Department; and THAT the funds expended by provided from the Parking Lot Reserve Fund Account #1110-00162-0000, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" 307 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes FIRE DEPARTMENT Monthly Fire Report November, 1996 P16.FI - 8 - January 6, 1997 Councillor Scott chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-13-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report FD-1-97 be received for information. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT "CARRIED" PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. Councillor Elliott chaired this portion of the meeting. Willowbrook (Ashdale) Resolution #GPA-14-97 Subdivision - Certificate of Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak Acceptance D12.CE THAT Report WD-1-97 be received; and Townline Estates Subdivision - Certificate of Acceptance D12.CE THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a "Certificate of Acceptance" for the storm sewer system constructed within Plan 40M-1676. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-15-97 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report WD-2-97 be received; THAT the Director of Publ ic Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the roads, street lights and other related Works, constructed within Plan 10M-808; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-2-97, assuming the streets within Plan 10M-808 as Public Highways. "CARRIED" 308 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 9- January 6, 1997 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Aspen Springs Subdivision Certificate of Acceptance D12.CE Carry Over to 1997 for Acquisition of Topsoil - $60,000 ADMINISTRATION UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution ItGPA-16-97 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report WD-3-97 be received; and THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the storm sewer system constructed within Plans 40M-1734 and 40M-1796. "CARRIED" Resolution ItGPA-17-97 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report WD-4-97 be received; THAT Public Works be authorized to pick up and stockpile a suitable quantity of topsoil from the Markborough Properties and store it at the Hampton Operations Centre for further screening; THAT $60,000 from the unexpended Pub I ic Works current budget be carried over to the Pits and Quarries Reserve 2900-00018-X; THAT the expenditure for the haulage of topsoil shall be through the 1997 Current Budget, Account No. 7207-411-X, financed by the contribution from the Pits and Quarries Reserve Account; and THAT authorization to commence the hauling of topsoil from the Markborough site to Hampton be FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. 309 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes OTHER BUSINESS Port Granby Waste - 10- January 6, 1997 Resolution ItGPA-18-97 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the Municipality of Clarington urge the Municipality of Deep River and the Federal Government to continue discussions pertaining to the Port Granby Waste with the ultimate goal of reaching an agreement, FORTHWITH; and THAT the Municipalities of Port Hope and Hope Township be forwarded copies of this resolution. "CARRIED" Correspondence Resolution ItGPA-19-97 from S. & L. Racansky ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the correspondence dated January 2, 1997 from Stan and Libby Racansky pertaining to "Contaminated soil from G.M. Plant at Mary and Bond Street in Oshawa and Clarington - Believe it or Not" - be received and referred to the appropriate staff for preparation of a formal report to be submitted to Council at its scheduled meeting of January 13, 1997. "CARRIED" Resolution ItGPA-20-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the meeting adjourn at 11:20 a.m. "CARRIED" 1~)P%d#t// Diane Hamre, Mayor /~~~ . ~arie ~ . t, Deputy Clerk 310