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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/20/1997 . . . THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST MINUTES January 20, 1997 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, January 20, 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 Counci Ilor D. Scott Chief Administrative Officer, W. Stockwell Director of Community Services, I. 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. Mayor Hamre advised that Councillor Mary Novak received her 5-year pin from the Kawartha Conservation Authority on January 15, 1997 and extended her words of congratulations. Councillor Novak indicated that she would be making a declaration of interest with respect to Report PD-12-97. Resolution ItGPA-21-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, Seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on January 6, 1997, be approved. "CARRIED" 301 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes DELEGATIONS PUBLIC MEETINGS - 2- lanuary 20, 1997 (a) Bryce lordan, C.M. Sernas, 110 Scotia Crt., Unit 41, Whitby, L1N 8Y7- appeared on behalf of Issy Jourdan, reo Town and Country on Wellington. He advised that the applicant will not be able to obtain financing if the Municipality does not revisit its parkland dedication requirement. He requested that the Municipality of Clarington reduce the parkland dedication to 5%, as does Oshawa, Pickering and Whitby, in its downtown area. 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 - Part Lot 18, Concession 4, former Township of Darlington - Robert and Deborah Tafertshofer; (b) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lot 12, Concession 1, former Township of Clarke - Chris Cooper/Cooper Fuels; and (c) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lot 29, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington - Robert Owen. The Deputy Clerk advised that public notices were sent by first class mail on or before December 20, 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 20, 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-7-97 - Robert and Deborah Tafertshofer - the purpose and effect of the application is to permit the development of a take-out eating establishment within the existing building. No one spoke in opposition to or in support of the application. The applicant was present to answer questions from the Committee. 302 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 3- lanuary 20, 1997 PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D. (b) Report PD-8-97 - Chris Cooper/Cooper Fuels - the purpose and effect of the application is to permit the outside storage of bulk fuel tanks and a 372m' office/warehouse/transport depot. lean Canty, 13 Elgin Street, Hampton, LOB 110 - stated objection to the storage of six fuel tanks above ground as it will be an eyesore. She also expressed a concern that this might become a service station. Dave Tabb, R.R. #3, Port Hope, L1A 3V7 - advised that he and his wife operate a few farms inside and outside of the municipality and expressed support for the application on the basis that the service they receive from Mr. Cooper is crucial to his farm operation as well as all other farmers in the community. Marvin Stapleton, 2100 Stapleton Road, Newtonville, LOA 1)0 - expressed support for this application as his family farms approximately 1,000 acres in Clarington and Mr. Cooper provides a great service to the farming community. He advised that 70% of Mr. Cooper's business is generated from the local farmers who receive an outstanding quality of service from Mr. Cooper. Chris Cooper, 4383 Highway #2, Newtonville, LOA 110 - advised that he operates Cooper Fuels Limited with his wife, Rosemary, and Cooper Fuels is an independent bulk fuel distributor and recognized Texaco distributor of bulk and pre-packaged lubricants. He noted that Cooper Fuels must remain in the immediate Newtonville area for the following reasons: . a new location would severely reduce his ability to service the farmers in the area which represent 62% - 70% of his business; . the fastest growing end of his business is the pre-packaged and bulk lubricants and all of these lubricants are geared to the agricultural community for farming equipment; . Cooper Fuels does not have a large advertising budget and the location on the Highway #2 would give the exposure so desperately needed to keep his market share; . having to re-Iocate out of Newtonville into an industrial park would leave the immediate area open to his competitors; and . Cooper Fuels is a good corporate citizen and will continue to be. He advised that he is willing to work with all parties to satisfy the municipality's requirements. (c) Report PD-9-97 - Robert Owen - the purpose and effect of the application is to permit the expansion of the existing motor vehicle sales establishment and to limit the permitted uses to a motor vehicle sales establishment on the lands owned by the applicant. 303 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 4- January 20, 1997 PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D. Margaret and George Gouldburn, 1721 Highway #2, Courtice, L1E 216 - appeared before Members of the Committee to reiterate their concerns listed on Paragraph 7.2 of Report PD-9-97 pertaining to property values, loss of privacy, trespassing, vandalism, privacy and security fencing, and non obtrusive lighting. Mark Harmon, 49 Short Cres., Courtice, L 1 E 2Z6 expressed concern pertaining to the fact that he had not received notification of this hearing by mail. He requested that another meeting be held to allow all interested parties to comment. Don Thompson, 37 Short Cres., Courtice, L 1 E 2Z5, reiterated the concerns expressed by Mrs. Gouldburn and advised that he also had not received notification of this hearing by mail. No one spoke in support of this application. Robert Owen, 1729 Highway #2, L lE 2)6 - advised that this business has been in operation for 75 years and that, since his purchase in 1994, the following actions have ensued: . the tenant was removed, the property was cleaned up and a privacy fence was installed for which he shared the cost with Mr. Jeffery; . the garbage bins have been moved closer to the building and the area cleaned up; . metal parts are recycled; . the security light will be moved so that it does not adversely affect residents on Short Crescent; . a night watchman was hired in November 1995 and no vandalism has taken place since that time; . he is willing to undertake a lighting study if so needed; and . he is willing to address the drainage issues. Resolution #GPA-22.97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT the Committee recess for fifteen minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 10:45 a.m. 304 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 5- January 20, 1997 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Rezoning and Site Plan Appl ications - Robert & Deborah T afertshofer D14.DEV.96.061 Resolution #GPA-23-97 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report PD-7-97 be received; THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 84-63, as amended, submitted by 974795 Ontario Limited on behalf of Robert and Deborah Tafertshofer 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-7-97 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Rezoning Application Resolution #GPA-24-97 Chris Cooper/ Cooper Fuels Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Elliott D14.DEV.96.062 Rezon i ng and Site Plan Applications Robert Owen D14.DEV.96.064 THAT Report PD-8-97 be received; THAT the application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the former Town of Newcastle, as amended, submitted by Chris Cooper be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report, taking into consideration all of the comments reviewed and upon receipt of all outstanding comments; and THAT the Durham Region Planning Department, all interested parties listed in Report PD-8-97 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-25-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report PD-9-97 be tabled for two weeks to give all individuals an opportunity to provide input. "CARRIED" 305 . ie . G.P.& A. Minutes - 6 - January 20, 1997 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Semi-Annual Report on Resolution #GPA-26-97 Site Plan Activities Dl1.GE Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Scott Proposed Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment - Clarington Development Corporation D14.DEV.95.012 D12.18T.95014 THAT Report PD-l0-97 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-27-97 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT Report PD-11-97 be received; THAT the proposed Plan of Subdivision 18T-95014 revised and dated May 1996, as per Attachment No.1 to Report PD-11-97 be approved subject to the conditions contained in Report PD-11-97; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, by By-law, to execute a Subdivision Agreement between the Owner and the Municipality of C1arington at such time as the Agreement has been final ized to the satisfaction of the Director of Publ ic Works and the Director of Planning; THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, be approved and the "Holding (H)" symbol be removed by By-law upon execution of a Subdivision Agreement; THAT a copy of Report PD-11-97 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-11-97 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak made a declaration of interest with respect to Report PD-12-97; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Novak's property is located in close proximity of the subject land. Amendment to the Resolution #GPA-28-97 Durham Region Official Plan - Joe Domitrovic Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Elliott D09.ROPA.96.016 THAT Report PD-12-97 be received; 306 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 7- January 20, 1997 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Municipal Guidelines for the Preparation of Neighbourhood Design Plans Monitoring of the Decisions of the Committee of Adjustment D13.CO THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be advised that the Municipality of Clarington recommends denial of the Official Plan Amendment application to the Durham Regional Official Plan (ROPA 96-016) as submitted by Joe Domitrovic; THAT the Region of Durham be requested to approve Section 14.5.1 of the Clarington Official Plan as it applies to this subject site (Deferral #35); THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be forwarded a copy of Report PD-12-97; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-12-97 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-29-97 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report PD-13-97 be received; THAT the document entitled "Municipality of C1arington - Guidelines for the Preparation of Neighbourhood Design Plans in Accordance with Section 9.5 of the Clarington Official Plan", attached to Report PD-13-97 as Attachment No.1, be endorsed by Council; THAT an application fee of $1,000.00 be established for the administration of Neighbourhood Design Plans; and THAT the By-law attached to Report PD-13-97 amending Schedule "B" to By-law 96-32 be forwarded to Council for approval. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-30-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report PD-14-97 be received; THAT Council concur with the decision of the Committee of Adjustment made on January 9, 1997; and THAT staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decision of the Committee of Adjustment in the event of an appeal. "CARRIED" 307 . '. . G.P.& A. Minutes - 8- January 20, 1997 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D. The Director of Planning and Development circulated a handout and gave a slide presentation pertaining to the proposed Development Charges Act which addressed the followi ng: . ineligible services; . parkland acquisition; . municipal contribution - soft services; . new ru les; . summary of financial impact; and . impact resulting from not charging for commercial/industrial development. Bill 98 Resolution #GPA-31-97 Development Charges Act Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Mayor Hamre THAT Report PD-15-97 be received for information. "CARRIED" Development Charges Resolution #GPA-32-97 By-law Exemption Request Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak David English THAT Report PD-16-97 be received; THAT Mr. David English's request for an exemption to the Municipality's Development Charge By-law 92-105, as amended, for the property located in part of Lot 31, Concession 8, former Township of Darlington, be denied; and THAT Mr. David English be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-33-97 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Mayor Hamre THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow for consideration of the request of Mr. Bryce Jordan at this time. 308 . (e . G.P.& A. Minutes UNFINISHED BUSINESS Delegation CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Animal Control Monthly Report November, 1996 P14.AN Animal Control Monthly Report December, 1996 P14.AN - 9 - January 20, 1997 Resolution #GPA-34-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the request of Mr. Bryce Jordan to reduce the parkland dedication to 5% be tabled for a period of two weeks to allow Staff to report on the issue. "CARRIED" Councillor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-35-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report CD-5-97 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD-5-97 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-36-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report CD-6-97 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD-6-97 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada. "CARRIED" Heritage Designations Resolution #GPA-37-97 182 Church St.; 40 Temperance St.; and Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott 4478 Highway 35/115 R01.CH THAT Report CD-7-97 be received; R01.TE R01.HI THAT the by-laws attached to Report CD-7-97 be passed by Council; and THAT the Clerk be authorized to carry out all actions necessary to complete the process of property designation pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.18 and detailed within Report CD-7-97. "CARRIED" 309 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes TREASURY DEPARTMENT Cash Activity Report - November 1996 Fl0.CA FIRE DEPARTMENT Monthly Fire Report December, 1996 P16.FI - 10- January 20, 1997 Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution ItGPA-38-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT Report TR-2-97 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 November 30,1996, is as shown on the schedule attached to Report TR-2-97; and THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of November, 1996, be confi rm ed. "CARRIED" Councillor Scott chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution ItGPA-39-97 Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report FD-2-97 be received for information. "CARRIED" COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Councillor Elliott chaired this portion of the meeting. Intersection of Lamb's Resolution ItGPA-40-97 Road and Concession Road 3 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak T07.GE THAT Report WD-5-97 be received; THAT an Amber Flashing Beacon not be installed at the intersection of Lambs Road and Concession Road 3; 310 . f. . G.P.& A. Minutes -11- January 20, 1997 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for December 1996 Pl0.BU Amendments to Traffic By-law 91-58 Related to Construction of Leigh St., Orono T08.GE THAT the intersection be monitored to review the signing improvements implemented during October, 1996; and THAT Evelyn Stroobach be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution ItGPA-41-97 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report WD-6-97 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution ItGPA-42-97 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report WD-7-97 be received; THAT "No Parking" Regulations and "Stop" conditions be formally approved along Princess, Leigh and Station Streets in Orono; and THAT the by-laws attached to Report WD-7-97 be passed by Council. "CARRIED" Northeast Bowmanville Resolution ItGPA-43-97 Subdivision, Phase 5, Plan 40M-1776, Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dresiinski Certificate of Acceptance THAT Report WD-8-97 be received; and 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-1776. "CARRIED" Centre Turning Lane Resolution ItGPA-44-97 King St., Bowmanville T08.GE Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report WD-9-97 be received; THAT a centre turning lane be approved on King Street from Liberty Street westerly to Brown Street; and 311 . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 12- January 20, 1997 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Amendments to Consolidated Traffic By-law 91-58 School Bus Loading Zones ADMINISTRATION Confidential ADMIN Report THAT the by-law attached to Report WD-9-97 be passed by Council. "CARRIED" Resol ution ItGPA-45-97 Moved by Mayor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report WD-10-97 be received; THAT the school bus loading zone and parking changes requested by St. Stephen's Elementary School (extension), Newcastle Public School (deletion) and Lord Elgin Public School (deletion) be implemented; THAT the By-laws (Attachment No.3 to Report WD-l 0-97) be approved by Council; and THAT Cathy Ashton, Principal of St. Stephen's Elementary School, Susan Mead, Principal of Newcastle Public School, and Dan Mciver, Principal of Lord Elgin School, be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution ItGPA-46-97 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report ADMI N-1-97 pertaining to a personnel matter be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution ItGPA-47-97 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT a report be prepared by Staff for submission to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on information pertaining to local businesses and trades being used on construction sites in C1arington and on what proportion of the products are purchased in the Clarington versus out-of-town areas as well as the use of local workers. "CARRIED" 312 ~ . . . G.P.& A. Minutes UNFINISHED BUSINESS Delegation OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT - 13- January 20, 1997 See Resol ution ItGPA-34-97 on page 9. There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. Resolution ItGPA-48-97 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:20 p.m. "CARRIED" ~AI#Hl#~/ Diane Hamre, Mayor 313