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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/01/1993 . . . THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE General Purpose and Administration Committee ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MINUTES PUBLIC MEETINGS February 1, 1993 Minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, February 1, 1993 at 9:30 am. in the Council Chambers. Mayor D. Hamre (Until 12:30 am.) COWlCillor A Dreslinski Councillor L. Hannah Councillor K Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. O'Toole Councillor D. Scott Chief Administrative Officer, L. Kotseff Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (Until 1:40 p.m.) Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Until 1:40 p.m.) Director of Public Works, W. Evans (Until 1:40 p.m.) Town Solicitor, D. Hefferon (11:30 am. until 12:30 p.m.) Treasurer, M_ Marano (Until 1:40 p.m.) Manager, Development Review Branch, L. Taylor (Until 1:40 p.m.) Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-55-93 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on January 18, 1993, be approved. "CARRIED" Pursuant to Section 34, Subsection 12 of the P!anriing Act, the Town of Newcastle Council, through its General Purpose and Administration Committee, is holding a Public Meeting for the following Rezoning Applications: (a) Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - Part Lot 31, Concession 2, former Township of Darliogton - Aiexandris Investments; and (b)(i) Proposed Zoning By.law Amendment - Part Lot 27, Concession 3, former Township of Darlington - Courtice Heights Developments Pursuant to Town procedures, the Town is also holding a Public Meeting for the following Neighbourhood Plan Amendment Applications: G.P.& A Minutes . PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D. (b)(ii) .2. February 1, 1993 Proposed Neighbourhood Plan Amendment. Part Lot 28, Concession 3, former Township of Darlington - Courtice Heights Developments; and (b)(iii) Proposed Neighbourhood Plan Amendment - Part Lot 28, Concession 3, former Township of Darliogton - Wyndland Consultants Ltd. (874279 Ontario Inc.). Before proceeding with this matter, the Chairman asked the Deputy Clerk to advise on the manner of notice. The Deputy Clerk advised that public notices for the rezoning applications were sent by fll"st class mail on or before January 1, 1993 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 sites prior to January 1, 1993. This notice procedure is in compliance with Ontario Regulation 404/83. . Public notices for the Neighbourhood Plan applications were placed in local newspapers on January 6, 1993. Written notice was circulated to all assessed property owners within Courtice North N eighbourhood 3C and to those within a 120 metre radius surrounding the whole site. In addition, notices were also posted on sites prior to January 1, 1993. The Chairman announced that all persons wishing further notice of the passage of the by-laws should leave their name, address and telephone number with the Clerk's Department before they leave. The Chairman announced that the Manager, Development Review Branch, P!anriing and Development Department would describe the purpose and effect of the proposed amendments, then the objectors would be heard, followed by the supporters and the applicant. (a) Alexandris Investments - Report PD-21-93 - the purpose and effect of this application is to permit the development of a plan of subdivision consisting of one (1) single family dwelling; forty four (44) semi-detached units and twelve (12) townhouse units, totalling 57 units. . R. Martindale, The Greer Galloway Group, 1415 King Street, Courtice, LIE 2J6, appeared on behalf of Mr. Dick Vooys who owns a five-acre parcel of land located immediately south of the subject property. He verbalized opposition to this application because the plan is premature_ The Regional Works Department have advised him that the subject site is too close to Y orkville Drive and there is no access from this subdivision to Trulls Road. No road pattern has been established. He also expressed opposition to the design portion of this proposal stating that the road is 23 metres wide when, in fact, the minimum width requirement is 26 metres. This unnecessarily restricts the design of his clients' lands which will become locked into a road pattern without his clients' consent. He requested that the applicant be required to rectifY any well interference at his expense and that a fence be installed along the southern portion of the development to deter vandalism. G.P.& A Minutes . PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D. (b) (i) (b)(ii) . (b)(iii) . - 3- February 1, 1993 Noone spoke in support of this application. The applicant was present but did not wish to address the Committee. Courtice Heights Developments - Report PD-23-93 - the purpose and effect of the application is to permit the development of 95 single detached units, 28 semi-detached units and 23 towllhouse units for a total of 146 units. Courtice Heights Developments - Report PD-22-93 - the purpose and effect of the Official Plan Amendment is: - to establish a Local Central Area with 2508 m2 (27,000 sq. ft.) of commercial uses; - to increase the target population of N eighbourhood 3C from 1900 to 4585; - to designate medium and low density residential areas; and - to redefine the Hazard Lands areas. The purpose and effect of the N eighbourhood Plan Amendment is to establish a neighbourhood development plan for Courtice North Neighbourhood 3C north of Nash Road and to modify the existing neighbourhood development plan for the lands south of Nash Road. The applicant has proposed three residential categories based on the following criteria: - Low Density I - maximum of 10 units per ha - Low Density II - 11 to 23 units per ha - Medium Density - maximum of 41 units per ha Wyndlaod Consultants Ltd. - Report PD-24-93 - the purpose and effect of this application is to amend the N eighbourhood Plan to permit a thirty three (33) lot plan of subdivision. Evylin Stroud, 89 Little Avenue, Bowmanville, Lie 1J9, re: Reports PD-22-93, PD-23-93 and PD-24-93 - expressed opposition to the proposals because they are located on Environmentally Protected and Prime Agricultural lands. She referred to the contents of Paragraphs 8.4, 8.5, 9.3 and 9.4 of Report PD-22-93 and made specific reference to Paragraph 8.6 which states that "surveys conducted during November of 1991 did not identifY critical wildlife habitat, rarelunusual vegetation communities or significant species"...she questioned the wisdom of conducting this type of survey during November rather than in the springtime. She feels that it would be a good idea to hire a consultant to review the whole area G.P.& A Minutes . PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D. . . -4- February 1, 1993 Pam Callus, 3452 Courtice Road, Courtice, LIE 2L6, re: Reports PD-22-93, PD-23-93 and PD-24-93 - circulated a letter dated February 1, 1993, on behalf of her hushand, Jim Osborne, wherein they voice opposition to the proposal to increase the target population of Neighbourhood 3C from 1900 to 4400. She stated that "the proposed increase amounts to irresponsibility and violates the current feeling in the Community that we must work with the environment and not against it"...she referred to a 50 acre plot in the northwest comer of this neighbourhood planning area which possessed unique tree species and was a private woodlot collection. The present owners clear cut 50 acres of this forest and, after a rainfall, thousands of litres of water pour off this land. Pam Callus also circulated a letter of opposition dated January 31, 1993 from Vicki and Roger Bergman, 3358 Courtice Road, Courtice, LIE 2L7. Elena Racarsky, 3200 HanrfV"J,: Road, Courtice, LIE 2M1, re: Reports PD-22-93, PD.23-93 and PD-24-93 - expressed opposition to all three proposals stating that drainage of the land will be adversely affected if this area is developed. She has noticed that wild animal species have decreased dramatically since the developer has cleared the land of the trees and some of the remaining trees are now affected by disease. She referenced section 8.6 of Report PD-22-93 which states that an environmental analysis entitled "Preliminary Environmental Overview Assessment" was conducted in November, 1991 and the analysis did not identify "critical wildlife habitat, rarelunusual vegetation communities or significant species"...and requested that this analysis be conducted during the springtime because November was an inappropriate time of year. Elmer Pollard, 3051 Courtice Road, Courtice, LIE 2H8, . re: Reports PD-22-93 and PD-23-93 - spoke in support of these applications, stating that since the 25 acre parcel has been cleared of the trees and brush, the drainage on his land has been greatly improved. William ManRllfl, ~ect Manager, WDM Consultants, 20 C1PmatiR Road, WilIowdale, M2J 4X2, re: Reports PD-22-93 and PD-23-93 - advised the Committee that the 25 acre parcel of land was purchased in 1973 by Courtice Heights Developments. Since September, 1991, various studies have been conducted: - John Bousfield produced a N eighbourhood P!anriing Concept 3C which addresses the entire 200 acre parcel and surrounding area - trees, vegetation, wildlife, bird life and reptiles; - W. Gibson and Associates - a study of the impact that this development will have on ground water tables and domestic wells; - G.M. Sernas conducted a study pertaining to sanitary sewers and storm drainage and determined that the present systems in place are sufficient to service the future population; and Grading and detail of the topography was also reviewed to determine the suitability of the commercial component of the area G.P.& A Minutes . PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D. - 5 - February 1, 1993 Mr. Manson expressed his williogness to contribute fmancially to the study to be conducted by the Region of Durham. He noted that this development is not premature for the following reasons: - the watermain currently exists on Nash Road; - Sanitary Sewers are now in place; - the Master Drainage Study has been approved; and - the road works are slated for construction. Sam Dechukwu, WyndIand ConRI11bmts Ltd, 5 Lavington Drive, Suite 7, Weston, M9R 2H1., re: Report PD-24-93 - circulated a map of the subject 9 acre site and advised that the application for a 33 lot subdivision is considered low density single fumily units. He advised that the parcel in question is located outside the environmentally protected lands. He requested that this project be allowed to proceed now rather than in the context of the Town of Newcastle's Official Plan Review. Resolution #GPA-56-93 . Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the Committee recess for ten minutes_ "CARRIED't The meeting reconvened at 11:10 am. DELEGATIONS (a) John RinD, Bingo Country, Rice B...rinPRR Centre, 190 HighWl\'Y #7 West, Unit 50, Brampton, L7A 1A2 - requested that the Town of Newcastle issue a letter of support for the establishment of a commercial hall to hold bingos, seven days per week, in a location previously leased by a furniture store on King Street. Bingo Country would then conduct a feasibility study at an approximate cost of $10,000.00 to address miscellaneous factors, including traffic. (b) Kevin Tunney, Tunney Planning, 340 Byron Street South, Whitby, LlN 4P8 - circulated a document entitled 'Notice of Public Workshop' advising of a workshop to be held on Wednesday, February 17, 1993 at the Courtice Secondary School Pursuant to the authorization by the Town of Newcastle for the preparation of a comprehensive land use plan for the southwest portion of the Courtice Urhan Area, Tunney Planning Inc., in association with Cosburn Gibberson, Landscape Architects, G.M. Sernas and Associates, Consulting Engineers and Cansult Group Limited, Transportation Engineers, have now completed Phase I - Background Study and Phase IT - Options Report. The Public Workshop is being held to provide information to the residents and seek their input. . G.P.& A Minutes . DELEGATIONS CONT'D. .6- February 1, 1992 (c) Helen MacDonald, R.R. #1, Newtonville, LOA lJO - re: Report PD- 28-93 - circulated a letter dated February 1, 1993 and appeared on behalf of the Committee of Clarke Constituents. She verbalized support for the contents of Report PD-28-93 and emphasized the following points: . Section 1 - "...displacement of the Stapleton Family's dairy operation... is beyond logic"... Section 2 - "...the identification of the Lsidlaw Expansion Lands as a candidate site excludes the site from the more vigourous reviews anticipated...this process appears to diminish community participatory status". Section 3 - "there are a number of puzzliog contradictions and inconsistencies...as they relate to the weighting of the sites for geologylbydrogeology and agriculture". "...there have been ongoing concerns regarding ground water pollution from the existing site and it appears that these concerns are not factored into the criteria evaluation." - "...Newtonville Public School is more than an education institution for local children. ...the school is a major community centre utilized beyond the school community resulting in a larger population being alfected throughout the year through large increases in vehicular traffic. H "...the hall route, which passes directly by the school, acts not ouly as a route for the N ewtonville Public School buses, but also for many other buses which service five elementary schools and two high schools." "we are particularly concerned with a perceived conflict of interest with the consulting firm which undertook the social impact assessment for the 1. W.A, the Institute of Environmental Research, which, we recall, also conducted the social impact assessment for Lsidlaw's infill proposal and some of the public consultation vis-a-vis Lsidlaw's major expansion proposal." In conclusion, she stated: "most importantly, we are deeply concerned that this site will be selected by default rather than established by fact." PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Rezoning Application Alexandris Investments D14.DEV.89.104 D12.18T.89082 Resolution #GPA-57-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslioski THAT Report PD-21-93 be received; . THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, submitted by Masongsong-Atkari Engineering Limited, on behalf of Alexandris Investments Limited, be referred hack to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report pending the receipt of all outstanding comments; and G.P.& A Minutes . PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONT'D. -7 - February 1, 1993 THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-21-93 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" OffIcial Plan Amendment and Neighbourhood Plan Amendment Courtice Heights Developments D09.0P A92.N/007 Resolution #GPA-58-93 Moved by COWlCillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report PD-22-93 be received; THAT the applications submitted by Courtice Heights Developments to amend the Town of Newcastle Official Plan (OPA 92-N/007) and the Courtice North Neighbourhood Plan (NPA 92- 02/CN) be referred hack to staff to be considered in the context of the Town of Newcastle's Official Plan Review; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-22-93 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIEDH . Rezoning and Draft Plan of Subdivision D14.DEV.92.033 DI2.18T.92014 Resolution #GPA-59-93 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PD-23-93 be received; THAT the proposed plan of Subdivision 18T-92014 be referred back to staff to be considered in the context of the Town of Newcastle's Official Plan Review; THAT the application to amend the Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, submitted by WDM Consultants be referred back to staff to be considered in the context of the Town of Newcastle's Official Plan Review; THAT a copy of Report PD-23-93 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham P!anriing Department; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-23-93 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED'! . G.P.& A Minutes . PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONT'D. - 8- February 1, 1993 Neighbourhood Plan Amendment Application Wyndland Consultants Ltd. D09.1595.CO Resolution #GPA-60-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by COWlCillor Scott THAT Report PD-24-93 be received; THAT Neighbourhood Plan Amendment NPA 91-01lCN be considered within the context of the Town of Newcastle Official Plan Review and be referred back to Staff to be considered in the context of the Town of Newcastle OffIcial Plan Review; and THAT the applicant, delegations and persons listed in Report PD-24-93, be notified of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak made a declaration of interest with respect to Report PD-25-93; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. A member of her family is an Executive Member of this Committee. . Rezoning Application Hungarian Culture Club DI4.DEV.90.069 Resolution #GPA-61-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by COWlCillor O'Toole THAT Report PD-25-93 be received; THAT the request to close rezoning application file DEV 90-69, submitted by Mr. David Salmers on behalf of the Hungarian Culture Club be referred hack to staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report pending the disposition of the Stop Work Order issued January 20, 1993; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-25-93 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRlED" Subdivision Agreement Newcastle Meadows Phase III - Request for Termination of Agreement DI2.18T.82037 Resolution #GPA-62-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report PD-26-93 be received; . THAT the request submitted by Mr. David Fine on behalf of Newcastle Meadows Inc. for the termination of the Subdivision Agreement between Newcastle Meadows Inc. and the Town of Newcastle, registered on title November 22, 1991, Instrument Number LT 572714 and for refund of all monies paid pursuant to said Agreement be denied; and G.P.& A Minutes . PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONT'D. - 9- February 1, 1993 THAT Mr. David Fine, on behalf of Newcastle Meadows Inc. be advised of COWlCil's decision. "CARRIED" Signage Recommendations from CAUSE Event T07.4719.GE Resolution #GP A-63-93 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by COWlCillor Scott THAT Report PD-27-93 be received; and THAT directional signage for the historic downtown of Bowmanville be incorporated into the 1993 program for street signage for consideration at Budget in accordance with Attachments #1 and #2 to Report PD-27-93. IICARRIEDlI . Interim Waste Authority Durham Region Landfill Site Search D03.247.DU Resolution #GPA-64-93 Moved by Councillor DreslinsJri, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report PD-28-93 be received; THAT Report PD-28-93 be forwarded to the Interim Waste Authority and the Honourable Ruth Grier, Minister of the Environment, as the response of the Town of Newcastle to the IW A Durham Region Landfill Site Search; THAT The Honourable Ruth Grier and the Interim Waste Authority be requested to give serious consideration to the recommendations contained in Report PD-28-93; and THAT the Durham Region P!anriing Department, Mrs. Helen MacDonald, Rev. David Black and any delegation be forwarded a copy of Report PD-28-93 and a copy of Council's decision. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) . G.P.& A Minutes . PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONT'D. -10- February 1, 1993 Resolution #GPA-65-93 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by COWlCillor O'Toole THAT the foregoing Resolution #GPA-64-93 be amended by adding the following new paragraph between paragraphs 2 and 3: "THAT a meeting be arranged with the Manager of the Interim Waste Authority and held in the Town of Newcastle, to discuss the various concerns identified in Report PD-28-93, and that members of the community also be invited to attend;" IICARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #GPA-64-93 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. By-law Enforcement Report - Period October 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992 P01.3749.GE Resolution #GPA-66-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report PD-29-93 be received for information. . IICARRIED" Resolution #GPA-67-93 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the Committee recess for lWlCh until 1:30 p.m. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 1:30 p.m. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. Councillor O'Toole chaired this portion of the meeting. TREASURY DEPARTMENT Resolution #GPA-68-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by COWlCillor Dreslinski . THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report TR-8-93 be approved. tlCARRIED" G.P.& A Minutes . FIRE DEPARTMENT - 11- February 1, 1993 There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. CO~TYSER~CESDEPARTMENT There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. Acting Mayor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Cedarbrooke Subdivision, Certificate of Acceptance and Assumption By-law D12.18T.87034 Resolution #GPA-69-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report WD-7-93 be received; THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a "Certificate of Acceptance" for the roads, street lights and other related Works, constructed within Phase 1A of Plan 10M-824; and THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report WD-7-93 assuming certain streets within Plan 10M -824 as public highways. . "CARRIED" Region of Durham Darlington Nuclear Emergency Plan P03.065.NU Resolution #GPA-70-93 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Addendum to Report WD-90-92 be received; THAT the Terms of Reference (Attachment #1 to the Addendum to Report WD-90-92)) provided by Noel C. Marshall, Town of Pickering, to be used in preparing the Nuclear Emergency Plan for the Municipalities of Newcastle, Oshawa, Ajax and Pickering, be approved; and THAT Noel Marshal, Town Manager, Town of Pickering be advised of Council's decision, FORTHWITH. "CARRIED" ADMINISTRATION There were no reports considered under this section of the agenda. . G.P.& A Minutes . UNFINlSHED BUSINESS . . Delegation of John Rinn Bingo Country - Request for Letter of Support P09.322.BI Delegation of Kevin Tunney Courtice Urhan Area - Information Workshop D09.1942.CO Delegation of Helen MacDonald Interim Waste Authority D03.247.DU OTHER BUSINESS - 12- February 1, 1993 Resolution #GPA-71-93 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the delegation of Mr. John Rinn, Bingo Country, requesting a letter of support from the Town of Newcastle for a Commercial Hall for the holding of bingos, be acknowledged; THAT his request be referred to Administrative Staff for the preparation of a report and submission to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Mr. John Rinn be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-72-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the delegation of Kevin Tunney be acknowledged with appreciation for the information he provided. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-73-93 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the delegation of Mrs. Helen MacDonald be acknowledged and she be thanked for her presentation. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-74-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the meeting be "In Camera". "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-75-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the actions taken "In Camera" be approved. "CARRIED" . . . G.P.& A Minutes February 1, 1993 - 13- ADJOURNMENT Resolution #GPA-76-93 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the meeting adjourn at 2:05 p.m. IICARRIED" ~w~~" Chairman, P!anriing and Development Department ~=5-F~