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Home My WebLink About11/04/1996 . . . THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee November 4, 1996 ROLL CALL Present Were: Absent: Also Present: DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST MINUTES Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, November 4,1996 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. Acting Mayor D. Scott Councillor A. Dreslinski Councillor C. Elliott Councillor L. Hannah Councillor M. Novak Councillor P. Pingle Mayor Hamre (On Vacation) Chief Administrative Officer, W. Stockwell Manager of Engineering, Public Works, T. Cannella (until 10:40 a.m.) Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (until 10:40 a.m.) Fire Chief, M. Creighton (until 10:40 a.m.) Treasurer, M. Marano Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu (until 10:40 a.m.) Deputy Clerk, M. Kn ight Acting Mayor Scott chaired this portion of the meeting. There were no declarations of interest stated for this meeting. Resolution #GPA-535-96 Moved by Councillor Pingle, Seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Comm ittee held on October 21, 1996, be approved. "CARRIED" . . . G.P.& A. Minutes DELEGATIONS PUBLIC MEETING - 2- November 4, 1996 (a) Just Cole, Steel Art Signs Limited, 37 Esna Park Drive, Markham, L3R 1C9 - re: Report PD-150-96 - requested the Municipality to grant an exemption to the sign by-law to permit a pylon sign on the north side of Highway #2 which advertises the Cineplex Odeon Theatres. He noted that the sign should be stylish and functional in that it should have sufficient sign area to be able to list all eleven movies. The sign should be visible to the traffic flow on Highway #2, and high enough from the ground to protect it from snow accumulation and vandalism. (b) Sam Cureatz on behalf of Mario Veltri, 1038 Pinetree Court, Oshawa, L1K 1P4 - reo Report PD-151-96 - delved into the background of this application leading to the land severance approval. He requested that the Municipality withdraw its appeal to the OMB because his client, Mario Veltri, is willing to meet all of the Municipal requirements. 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 application: (a) Proposed Zoning Amendment - Part Lot 35, Concession 2, former Township of Darlington - Birchdale Investments The Deputy Clerk advised that public notices were sent by first class mail on or before October 4,1996, to all property owners within 120 metres of the subject property in accordance with the latest municipal assessment record. In addition, notices were also posted on the site prior to October 4, 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 amendment, then the objectors would be heard, followed by the supporters and the applicant. (a) Report PD-145-96 - Birchdale Investments - the purpose and effect of the rezoning application is to rezone the subject lands from the "Special Purpose Commercial (C5)" zone to an appropriate zone to permit the development of a 1,341 m' retail commercial plaza. . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 3- November 4, 1996 PUBLIC MEETING CONT'D. John Wilson, 1421 Highway #2, Courtice, lH 2J6, reiterated the contents of his correspondence (Attachment No.4 to Report PD-145-961 wherein he stated that he has no objection to the proposed plaza. He indicated that he has some concerns pertaining to the location of the proposed entrance to the plaza as it will jeopardize future development of his property which is located directly across the street. Deborah Clarke, Valiant Property Management, 177 Nonquon Road, 20th Floor, Oshawa, L IG 352, expressed concerns pertaining to grading and suggested that Valiant Property Management be compensated if others benefit from their acoustical report. She advised that there should be a delineation of property lines as this makes for better neighbours. No one spoke in support of this application. Randy Jeffery, Birchdale Investments limited, 1050 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, L1G 4W5, noted the following points: . the location of the entrance has not yet been finalized - a meeting with the Region of Durham will be taking place; the noise attenuation fence to be provided along the rear of the property does not apply to this plaza; and the revised application now includes two drive-through restaurants. . . PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Rezoning and Site Plan Applications Birchdale Investments Limited D14.DEV.96.010 Resolution #GPA-536-96 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report PD-145-96 be received; THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law B4-63 of the former Town of Newcastle submitted by Randy Jeffrey on behalf of Birchdale Investments Limited be referred back to Staff for further processing and preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comments; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-145-96 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 4- November 4, 1996 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Proposed Heritage Designations - IB2 Church Street R01.CH R01.HI Monitoring of the Decisions of the Committee of Adjustment D13.CO Information Report Tree Preservation By-law and Site Alteration By-law EOS.GE Resolution #GPA-S37-96 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report PD-146-96 be received; THAT the request of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee to designate as historic structures the properties listed on Attachments 1 and 2 to Report PD-146-96 be approved; THAT the Clerk prepare the required notice of intent pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act and report back to Council following the prescribed notification period; and THAT the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-S38-96 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report PD-14B-96 be received; THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on October 24, 1996; 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" Resolution #GPA-S39-96 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report PD-149-96 be received for information. "CARRIED" . . . G.P.& A. Minutes - 5- November 4, 1996 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D. Request for Exemption from Sign By-law 76-25 Cineplex Odeon D14.DEV.95.064 Land Division Mario Veltri DI0. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Provincial Transfer of Provincial Offences Court to Municipalities Resolution #GPA-540-96 Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report PD-150-96 be received; and THAT the application submitted by Steel Art Signs on behalf of Cineplex Odeon be approved in part by permitting a 50 square foot increase in sign area and the sign be limited to a maximum height of 20 feet 10 inches; THAT Staff prepare an amending by-law to the Sign By-law 76-25 for Council's adoption; and THAT Just Cole and interested parties be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-541-96 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report PD-151-96 be received; THAT the decision of the Land Division Committee, dated October 7, 1996, to approve LD 170/96 be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board and that Staff be authorized to withdraw said appeal at such time as the Municipality's conditions with respect to approval of a minor variance application and dedication of a road widening has been properly addressed by the applicant; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-151-96 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Councillor Pingle chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-542-96 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report CD-54-96 be received for information. "CARRIED" . . . G.P.& A. Minutes TREASURY DEPARTMENT Cash Activity Report for September 1996 FI0.CA Tender CL96-22, Two (2) Only Cab and Chassis - 15,000 G.V.W. FIB.QU Tender CL96-21 Leasing of One 1997 Compact Size Passenger Vehicle F1B.QU - 6- November 4, 1996 Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-543-96 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report TR-B4-96 be received; THAT, in accordance with provision of Chapter M-45, Section 79 (1) of the Municipal Act, R.5.0. 1990, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the Municipality of Clarington for the month ended September 30,1996, is as shown on the schedule attached to Report TR-84-96; and THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of September, 1996, be confirmed. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-544-96 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT Report TR-B6-96 be received; THAT Cliff Mills Motors Limited, Oshawa, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $52,594.10 (including taxes), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL96-22, be awarded the contract to supply two (2) only 15,000 G.V.W. Cab and Chassis as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Department of Public Works; and THAT the funds expended be provided from the 1996 Public Works Fleet Account #2900-00010-0000. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-545-96 Moved by Counci llor Scott, seconded by Counci llor Pingle THAT Report TR-B7-96 be received; and THAT Tender CL96-21, Leasing of one 1997 Compact Size Passenger Vehicle be cancelled. "CARRIED" . . . G.P.& A. Minutes FIRE DEPARTMENT Monthly Fire Report September, 1996 P16.MO - 7- November 4, 1996 Councillor Scott chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-546-96 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report FD-19-96 be received for information. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT "CARRIED" There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION UNFINISHED BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. Resolution #GPA-547-96 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the meeting be closed regarding a property matter. Resolution #GPA-54B-96 Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:57 a.m. "CARRIED" ~~~~~~ Diane Hamre, Mayor