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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/04/1988 ~ . - . TOWN OF NEWCASTLE General Purpose & Administration Committee January 4, 1988 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, January 4, 1988, at 9:30 a.m., in Court Room #2 Roll Call Present Were: Acting Mayor A. Cowman Councillor D. Hamre Councillor M. Hubbard Councillor H. McKnight Councillor F. Stapleton Councillor A. Wotten Absent: Mayor J. Winters (On Vacation) Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, L. Kotseff Town Clerk, D. W. Oakes Treasurer, J. Blanchard Director of Public Works, W. A. Evans Fire Chief, J. Aldridge Acting Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Planning, T. T. Edwards (Until 12 Noon) Deputy Clerk, R. Rutledge Councillor Hubbard chaired this portion of the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS Proposed Rezoning By-law Amendment, Part Lot 15, Concession 3, former Township of Darlington, 542985 Ontario Limited The Chairman announced the purpose of the Public Meeting. As required under the new Planning Act (Section 34(12)), Council is holding a public meeting prior to either adopting or rejecting the proposed zoning by-law amendment for Part of Lot 15, Concession 3, former Township of Darlington. The Chairman asked if there were any persons present wishing to speak to this matter. One person indicated a desire to speak to this amendment. Before proceeding with this matter, the Chairman asked the Clerk to advise on the manner of notice. The Clerk advised that: a) Public notice was mailed to property owners within 120m of the subject property on November 26, 1987; b) Notice of the Public Meeting was posted on the property by December 4, 1987; c) The Notice complies with the regulations under the Planning Act. . . ~ . G.P .A. Minutes - 2 - January 4, 1988 PUBLIC HEARINGS The Chairman announced that any person wishing further notice of the passage of the by-law, if passed, to please leave their name, address and telephone number with the Deputy Clerk before they leave. The Chairman called on the Director of Planning to briefly describe the purpose and effect of the by-law, and how the by-law accomplishes the stated purpose. The proposed zoning by-law amendment would change the zone category of a 2.52 oa parcel of land in Part Lot 15, Concession 3, former Township of Darlington from "Agricultural (A)" to an appropriate zone to permit the development of seven (7) residential estate lots. The Chairman announced that questions may be asked concerning the manner of notice or the purpose and effect of the by-law, and that all questions must be asked through the chair. No questions were asked. The Chairman announced that Committee would now hear from objectors, first explaining that Council wishes input prior to a final decision. No person voiced an objection to this proposal. The Chairman announced that Committee would now hear from the supporters. Other than the applicant, no person spoke in support of this application. Mr. Sam Gust, 138 Queen Street, Bowmanville, voiced his concerns relative to the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority comments. There are areas where the facts of the Hydrogeological report have been misconstrued which throws the Town's judgement off a lot of points. This is unfair. The Chairman concluded the public meeting. ****************************************** Notice of Intention to pass an amending by-law to remove in part the Holding Symbol from lands zoned by By-law 84-63 (Schleiss and Holland) The Chairman announced that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle intends to pass an amending by-law under Section 35 of the Planning Act to remove the holding provision from lands within Part of Lot 34, Concession 3, former Township of Darlington, from "Holding - Urban Residential Type One ((H)R1)" to "Urban Residential Type One (R1)." The "(H)R1" zone permits existing Residential and Conservation, Forestry and Farm uses exclusive of livestock operation uses. Removing the Holding Symbol from the "(H)R1" zone would permit the development of eight (8) Urban Residential Lots. . . , -" . G.P.A. Minutes PUBLIC HEARINGS - 3 - January 4, 1988 The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newcastle will consider the proposed amending by-law not earlier than at its General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting of January 4, 1988, and consider passing a by-law not earlier than January 11, 1988. The Chairman asked three times if there were any persons wishing to speak to this matter, other than the applicant. No person indicated a desire to speak to this matter. The Chairman concluded the public meeting. ******************************************* Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, Part Lot 34, Concession 3, former Township of Darlington - Schleiss & Holland The Chairman announced the purpose of the Public Meeting. As required under the new Planning Act (Section 34(12), Council is holding a public meeting prior to either adopting or rejecting the proposed zoning by-law amendment for Part of Lot 34, Concession 3, former Township of Darl ington. The Chairman asked if speak to this matter. to this amendment. there were any persons present wishing to No person indicated a desire to speak Before proceeding with this matter, the Chairman asked the Clerk to advise on the manner of notice. The Clerk advised that: a) Public Notice was mailed to property owners within 120m of the subject property on November 26, 1987; b) Notice of the Public Meeting was posted on the property by December 4, 1987; c) The Notice complies with the regulations under the Planning Act. The Chairman announced that any person wishing further notice of the passage of the by-law, if passed, to please leave their name, address and telephone number with the Deputy Clerk before they leave. The Chairman called on the Director of Planning to briefly describe the purpose and effect of the by-law, and how the by-law accomplishes the stated purpose. The proposed zoning by-law amendment would change the zone category of a 0.26 ha parcel of land in Part Lot 34, Concession 3, former Township of Darlington, from "Environmental Protection (EP)" to an appropriate zone to J1IErmit the development of five (5) urban residential lots. The five (5) residential lots comprise a portion of the total thirteen (13) lots as draft approved. . . e . G.P .A. Minutes PUBLIC HEARINGS - 4 - January 4, 1988 The Chairman announced that questions may be asked concerning the manner of notice or the purpose and effect of the by-law, and that all questions must be asked through the Chair. No questions were asked. The Chairman concluded the public meeting. ****************************************** Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, Part Lot 30, Concession 5, former Township of Clarke - Jan Ochonski The Chairman announced the purpose of the Public Meeting. As required under the new Planning Act (Section 34 (12), Council is holding a public meeting prior to either adopting or rejecting the proposed zoning by-law amendment for Part of Lot 30, Concession 5, former Township of Clarke. The Chairman asked if there were any persons present wishing to speak to this matter. No person indicated a desire to speak to this amendment. Before proceeding with this matter, the Chairman asked the Clerk to advise on the manner of notice. The Clerk advised that: a) Public Notice was mailed to property owners within 120m of the subject property on November 26, 1987; b) Notice of the Public Meeting was posted on the property by December 4, 1987; c) The Notice complies with the regulations under the Planning Act. The Chairman announced that any person wishing further notice of the passage of the by-law, if passed, to please leave their name, address and telephone number with the Deputy Clerk before they leave. The Chairman called on the Director of Planning to briefly describe the purpose and effect of the by-law, and how the by-law accomplishes the stated purpose. The proposed zoning by-law amendment would change the zone category of a 1.05 hectare parcel of land in Part Lot 30, Concession 5, former Township of Clarke, from "Agricul tural (A)" to an appropriate zone to permit the development of two (2) residential lots. The Chairman announced that questions may be asked concerning the manner of notice or the purpose and effect of the by-law, and that all questions must be asked through the Chair. No questions were asked. The Chairman concluded the Public Meeting. ****************************************** . . t . G.P.A. Minutes - 5 - January 4, 1988 DELEGATIONS Resolution #GPA-l-88 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Mr. George Pollitt, of Pollitt, MacGregor & Walters, 67 King St. E., Bowmanville; Mr. Irwin Hamilton, Hamilton & Bellefontaine, 43 Ontario Street, Bowmanville, and Mrs. H. Roussy, 2370 Prestonvale Road, R. R. #4, Oshawa, be added to the Agenda under delegations. "CARRIED" Mr. Conroy Dowson, Planning Consultants Inc., 203 Rushton Road, Toronto, M6G 3J2, advised that he had no comments to make relative to Report PD-8-88. Mr. Dowson agreed to the tabling of the report to address some concerns that came to light today. Mr. George Pollitt, Pollitt, MacGregor & Walters, Barristers & Solicitors, 67 King St. E., Bowmanville, on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Hartwig, R. R. #2, Orono, asked the Committee to approve the rezoning applications of Hartwig, Henderson and Spracklin. The 2 acre lots and the lay of the land are conducive of what is being asked for. There are solutions to the problems by way of a site plan, restricting the number of vehicles and their~location, and control fencing. His client is willing to submit a site plan. Irwin Hamilton, Hamilton & Bellefontaine, Barristers & Solicitors, 43 Ontario Street, Bowmanville, on behalf of the Guys, Sherwins, and Quantrills, and are not prepared to withdraw their objections to the Hartwig, Henderson & Spracklin proposal. The area is zoned residential. The proposed use does not conform to the intent of that zone. Councillor Cowman made a declaration of interest relative to the Roussy delegation; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion on the subject matter. The Roussy property is situated in close proximity to lands owned by Councillor Cowman Mrs. H. Roussy, 2370 Prestonvale Rd., R. R. #40shawa, speaking for herself and five neighbours, requested an undertaking from the Council for funding from the O.H.A.P. Funds to provide a permanent water line to their homes. These residents have been without permanent water since August. Resolution #GPA-2-88 Recess Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT there be a 10 minute recess. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 10:20 a.m. . . . ~ . G.P.A. Minutes DELEGATIONS PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Plan of Condominium Dondeb Construction 60.46.225. - 6 - January 4, 1988 Bill Carman, Shirley Robson, Bob Willsher and Dr. Gary Tushingham, Northumberland, Newcastle Board of Education, were present at the request of Council, to discuss the Board's plan in addressing the needs of the increased population in certain areas of the Town. Bob Wilshire spoke on behalf of the Board. The Board does have a specific department for planning and have allocated a half time staff person to deal with this item. In the past, the Board has dealt with declining enrolments and its negative impact on communities. The Board is happy to deal with the increased development, however, it has brought demands from not only Newcastle, but Port Hope, Cobourg, and Plainville. Mr. Wilshire presented the Committee with enrolment statistics. There are 98 portable classrooms in the Board's jurisdiction of which 33 are located in the Town of Newcastle. A copy of the 1988 Capital Expenditure Forecast was also presented. All projects deemed important must have Ministerial approval before the project can proceed. Resolution tJGPA-3-88 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton 1. That Report PD-3-88 be received; and 2. That the Region of Durham be advised that the Town of Newcastle has no objections to the approval of Plan of Condominium 18CDM-87-104. Resolution #GPA-4-88 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT Report PD-3-88 be received and referred back to staff for review; and THAT Oondeb Construction be requested to have a representative make a presentation to explain their objectives in changing their proposal from rental to condominium; and THAT the Durham Region Planning Department be requested to have a representative explain to the Committee, the situation respecting rental housing in Durham Region. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-5-88 Orono Downtown Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton Business Improvement Area 1. That Report PD-4-88 be received; and 35.60.10. G.P.A. Minutes ~ PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT . ~ . O.P.A. and Rezoning Applications - 542985 Ontario Ltd. 60.30.167. 60.35.396. Rezoning Application Jan Ochonski 60.35.397. - 7 - January 4, 1988 Resolution #GPA-5-88 Cont'd 2. That the Town of Newcastle Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee be requested to initiate a study of Orono and its potential for designation as a Heritage Conservation District; and 3. That the Newcastle Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee be requested to review and recommend to Town Council other areas of the Town which may have merit for designation as Heritage Conservation Districts; and 4. That Town staff continue to liaise and assist the Orono D.B.I.A. with respect to their application to Heritage Canada under the Mainstreet Program. "CARRI ED" Resolution #GPA-6-88 Moved by Councillor Wotten, seconded by Councillor Hamre 1. That Report PD-5-88 be received; and 2. That Official Plan Amendment Application 87-29~ and Rezoning Application DEV 87-88 submitted by 542985 Ontario Limited, to permit the creation of seven (7) estate residential lots, in Part Lot 15, Concession 3, Darlington, be referred back to staff pending resolution of the various concerns; and 3. That a copy of Council's decision be forwarded to the applicant. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-7-88 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton 1. That Report PD-6-88 be received; and 2. That the application submitted by Mr. Jan Ochonski, to ,z.rezonea:j'larcel of land located in Part Lot 30, Concession 5, former Township of Clarke, to permit the development of two (2) additional residential lots be approved in part, and that the by-law attached hereto to permit the development of one (1) additional residential lot within a Node/Cluster be approved and forwarded to Council for approval; and 3. That a copy of said report be forwarded to the applicant. "CARRIED" G. P .A. Mi nutes . PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT . ~ . - 8 - January 4, 1988 Resolution #GPA-8-88 Proposed Revisions Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hamre & Extension to Draft Approval THAT Report PO-8-88 be tabled for 2 weeks pending Penwest Developments further information. 60.46.109. "CARRIED" Rezoning & Plan of Subdivision Appl ications Schleiss & Holland 60.35.398. 60.46.219. Resolution #GPA-9-88 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton 1. That Report PD-9-88 be received; and 2. That the application submitted by Proctor and Redfern on behalf of Mr. Walter Schleiss and Mr. Raymond D. Holland, to rezone a parcel of land located within Part of Lot 34, Concession 3, former Township of Darlington, from "Environmental Protection (EP)" to "Urban Residential Type One (Rl)", be approved subject to the addition of a "Holding (H)" prefix and that the attached by-law hereto be forwarded to Council; and 3. That the attached by-law to rezone a parcel of land located within Part of Lot 34, Concession 3, former Township of Darlington, from "Holding - Urban Residential Type One ((H)Rl)" to "Urban Residential Type One (Rl)" zone, be approved in principle and forwarded to Council at such time that the by-law amendment referred to in Recommendation No.2 above is final and binding and the Subdivision Agreement between the Town of Newcastle and Walter Schleiss and Raymond D. Holland has been finalized; and 4. That a copy of Staff Report PD-9-88 be forwarded to the app li cant. "CARRIED" Councillor Cowman made a declaration of interest relative to Report PO-l0-88; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. The report mentions lands situated in close proximity to lands owned by Councillor Cowman. Resolution #GPA-10-88 Summary of Land Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton Division Committee Applications for the THAT Report PD-l0-88 be received for information. IIIOnth of November/87 60.84.2. "CARRIED" G.P.A. Minutes - 9 - January 4, 1988 ~ PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT . . . Resolution #GPA-ll-88 Rezoning Applications Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor McKnight Hartwig, Henderson & Spracklin THAT Report PD-30Z-87 be lifted from the table and 60.35.387.60.35.388. dealt with at this time. 60.35.389. "CARRIED" Resolution tJGPA-12-8B Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor McKnight 1. That Report PD-307-87 be received; and 2. That the applications for rezoning of Part Lot 28, Concession 5, former Township of Clarke, submitted by Mr. & Mrs. Hartwig, Mr. & Mrs. Henderson, and Mr. & Mrs. Spracklintto permit the parking of a commercial vehicle on each respective property be denied as the applications do not conform with the intent and policies of the Town of Newcastle Official Plan and the Durham Regional Official Plan nor the intent of Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, being the Town of Newcastle's Comprehensive Zoning By-law; and 3. That a copy of said report be forwarded to each applicant. "LOST" Resolution #GPA-13-88 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT Report PD-307-87 be received; and THAT the applications for rezoning of Part Lot 28, Concession 5, former Township of Clarke, submitted by Mr. & Mrs. Hartwig, Mr. & Mrs. Henderson, and Mr. & Mrs. Spracklin to permit the parking of a commercial vehicle on each respective property, be approved and that a by-law be prepared and forwarded to Council for approval rezoning the subject lands to residential special exception subject to a site plan, being submitted by all the applicants; and THAT a copy of Council's decision be forwarded to the applicants. "CARRIED" Resolution tJGPA-14-88 Penwest Developemnts Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre 18T-76011 THAT the Minister of Municipal Affairs be advised that the Town of Newcastle would have no objections to the extension of draft approval of Plan of Subdivision 18T-76011 for a further one (1) year period to January 23. 1989. "CARRIED" G.P .A. Minutes ~ PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT - 10 - Janua ry 4, 1988 Resolution tJGPA-15-88 Laidlaw Waste Systems Moved by Councillor McKnight, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT WHEREAS the consulting firm of Gartner Lee retained to review the Laidlaw Landfill Site implications has declared a conflict; THAT the Director of Planning and Development be authorized to retain another consulting firm for this review. "CARRIED" MINUTES Resolution #GPA-16-88 . Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT the Minutes of the General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting held on December 21, 1987, be approved. "CARRIED" CLERK Resolution tJGPA-17-88 Mayor I S Levee Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Wotten THAT a letter be sent to David Oakes and his family, from the Mayor and Members of Council, thanking them for their time and assistance in conducting the Mayor's Levee. "CARRIED" . TREASURER Councillor Wotten chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #GPA-18-88 Cash Activity Report November 1987 Part A 10.57.9. Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hamre 1. That Report TR-1-88 be received; and 2. That in accordance with provision of Chapter 302, Section 81(1) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1980, the Treasurer reports to Committee that the cash position of the Town of Newcastle for the month ended November 30, 1987, is as shown on the attached schedule; and 3. That Part A of the expenditures for the month of November 1987 be confirmed. "CARRIED" e G.P.A. Minutes . TREASURER . . . - 11 - January 4, 1988 Resolution tJGPA-19-88 Cash Ac tivity Report Moved by Councillor Stapleton, seconded by Councillor Hubbard November 1987 Part B 1. That Report TR-2-88 be received; and 10.57.9. Bowmanville Creek Anglers Association Grant Request 10.57.11. Tender T88~2 Plumbing Services 10.2.8. 2. That in accordance with provision of Chapter 302, Section 81(1) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1980, the Treasurer reports to Committee that the cash position of the Town of Newcastle for the month ended November 30, 1987, is as shown on the attached schedule; and 3. That Part B of the expenditures for the month of November 1987, be confirmed. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-20-88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre 1. That Report TR-3-88 be received; and 2. That the request from the Bowmanville Creek Anglers Associationfor funding in the amount of $20,000.00 be approved; and 3. That these funds be transferred from the 1987 Contingency Account to the Municipal Grants Policy Reserve Account for future use in 1988; and 4. That Mr. D. Lawson, President, Bowmanville Creek Anglers Association be advised of Council's actions. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-21-88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Hamre 1. That Report TR-4-88 be received; and 2. That Jack Burgess Plumbing and Heating, Bowmanville, Ontario, with bid prices of $24.00 per hour for Journeyman Plumber and $15.00 per hour for Journeyman Plumber's Helper be awarded the contract to provide plumbing services as required by the Town of Newcastle for 1988; and 3. That the funds expended be drawn from the various 1988 Current Budget Accounts. "CARRIED" . . . . G.P.A. Minutes O.H.A.P. Funds Courtice UNFINISHED BUSINESS Delegations ADJOURNMENT - 12 - January 4, 1988 Resolution #GPA-22-88 Moved by Councillor Cowman, seconded by Councillor Hamre THAT the Treasurer review and report to the next Council Meeting, on the legality of setting aside and using $200,000 from the O.H.A.P. Fund, for water pipe installation which monies will be made available to the Region of Durham for the interim funding of water pipe installation that may be required from time to time during the development of Courtice; and THAT the Treasurer, Director of Public Works and Director of Planning, liaise on a regular basis, with Regional Works and Regional Planning, in an attempt to foresee development impact problems that may occur; and THAT a report be submitted to Council through the General Purpose and Administration Committee from time to time. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-23-88 Moved by Councillor Hubbard, seconded by Councillor Cowman THAT the Treasurer also review and report on the use of O.H.A.P. Funds for the updating of fire service and equipment in the Courtice Area. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-24-88 Moved by Councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Hubbard THAT the delegations be acknowledged and advised of Council's actions. "CARRIED" Resolution #GPA-25-88 Moved by councillor Hamre, seconded by Councillor Stapleton THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:08 p.m. "CARRIED"