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January 9, 2006 Chair: City Councillor G. Gibson – Wards 1 and 5 Members Present: Regional Councillor E. Moore – Wards 1 and 5 Regional Councillor S. DiMarco – Wards 3 and 4 Regional Councillor G. Miles – Wards 7 and 8 City Councillor J. Hutton – Wards 2 and 6 City Councillor B. Callahan – Wards 3 and 4 City Councillor S. Hames – Wards 7 and 8 City Councillor G. Manning – Wards 9 and 10 Members Absent: Regional Councillor P. Palleschi - Wards 2 and 6 (Vice-Chair) (vacation) Regional Councillor J. Sprovieri - Wards 9 and 10 (personal) Staff Present: Planning, Design and Development Department J. Corbett, Commissioner of Planning, Design and Development A. Smith, Director of Planning and Land Development Services R. Bino, Director of Engineering and Development Services P. Snape, Manager of Development Services A. Taranu, Manager of Urban Design and Public Buildings R. Nykyforchyn, Development Planner B. Steiger, Development Planner Legal Services Department C. Connor, Director of Real Property and Commercial Law Management and Administrative Services Department L. Mikulich, City Clerk C. Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator MINUTES Planning, Design and Development Committee The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m., and adjourned at 7:26 p.m. After due consideration of the matters placed before this Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows: Item Recommendation A. PDD001-2006 Approval of Agenda B. Conflicts of Interest C. Consent D1 PDD002-2006 Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law – The Buffalo Group – 7900 -7920 Hurontario Street - West side of Hurontario Street, South of Steeles Avenue - Ward 3 (File T1W15.35) D2. PDD003-2006 Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision and Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law – Gore Road Investments Ltd. – South of Ebenezer Road and West of The Gore Road – Ward 10 (File C9E5.14). E. Delegations F. Development Team Reports G. Policy Planning Reports H. Committee of Adjustment Reports I. Building and Zoning Reports J1. PDD004-2006 Exemption from Parking Requirements for Commercial Development in Downtown Brampton (File P03PA) K1. PDD005-2006 Subdivision Assumption – Homestead Subdivision - Plan K, Registered Plan 43M-1434 and Morton Homes Subdivision - Phase 3 - Registered Plan 43M-1471 (Files C2W10.7 and C3W11.02 ) K2. PDD006-2006 Stormwater Master Plan (File N10 (SMP)05). K3. PDD007-2006 Sidewalks on Louvain Drive (File P07(PREL)05) L. Minutes 2006 01 09 Page 2 of 9 MINUTES Planning, Design and Development Committee M1. Monthly Update – Status of Highway 410 Extension N1. PDD008-2006 List of Referred Matters - Planning, Design and Development Committee O. Deferred Matters P. Notice of Motion - Regional Councillor Elaine Moore – Accelerating/fast-tracking of building permits Q. Question Period R. Public Question Period S. Closed Session T. PDD009-2006 Adjournment _________________________ City Councillor Gibson, Chair 2006 01 09 Page 3 of 9 MINUTES Planning, Design and Development Committee A. Approval of the Agenda PDD001-2006 That the agenda for the Planning, Design and Development Committee Meeting dated January 9, 2006, be approved as amended to add the following: Correspondence, re: Item D1 From Ms. Eileen Costello, Aird & Berlis Toronto, dated January 6, 2006, on behalf of Loblaw Properties. Note: Later in the meeting, on a 2/3 majority vote to re-open the question, the Approval of the Agenda was re-opened and Item P1 was added to the agenda. Carried B. Conflicts of Interest - nil C. Consent The following items listed with an asterisk (*) were considered to be routine and non- controversial by the Committee and were approved at one time. (J1, K1, K3, N1) D. Public Meeting Reports D 1. Report from P. Snape, Manager of Development Services, and B. Steiger, Development Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated December 13, 2005, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law – The Buffalo Group – 7900 -7920 Hurontario Street - West side of Hurontario Street, South of Steeles Avenue - Ward 3 (File T1W15.35). Members of the public present requested a presentation of the proposal. Mr. B. Steiger, Development Planner, gave a presentation and provided details of the proposal to rezone the subject lands to permit a mix of office and commercial uses, a cinema, retail uses and a stand-alone restaurant. PDD002-2006 1. That the report from P. Snape, Manager of Development Services, and B. Steiger, Development Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated December 13, 2005, to the Planning, Design 2006 01 09 Page 4 of 9 MINUTES Planning, Design and Development Committee and Development Committee Meeting of January 9, 2006, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law – The Buffalo Group – 7900 -7920 Hurontario Street - West side of Hurontario Street, South of Steeles Avenue - Ward 3 (File T1W15.35) be received; and 2. That staff be directed to report back to Planning, Design and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation subsequent to the completion of the circulation of the application and a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal. Carried D 2. Report from P. Snape, Manager of Development Services, and R. Nykyforchyn, Development Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated December 13, 2005, re: Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision and Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law – Gore Road Investments Ltd. – South of Ebenezer Road and West of The Gore Road – Ward 10 (File C9E5.14). No members of the public indicated that they wished to address Committee regarding this item. PDD003-2006 1. That the report from P. Snape, Manager of Development Services, and R. Nykyforchyn, Development Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated December 13, 2005, to the Planning, Design and Development Committee Meeting of January 9, 2006, re: Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision and Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law – Gore Road Investments Ltd. – South of Ebenezer Road and West of The Gore Road – Ward 10 (File C9E5.14) be received; and, 2. That staff be directed to report back to Planning, Design and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation subsequent to the completion of the circulation of the application and a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal. Carried E. Delegations - nil 2006 01 09 Page 5 of 9 MINUTES Planning, Design and Development Committee F. Development Team Reports - nil G. Policy Planning Reports - nil H. Committee of Adjustment Reports - nil I. Building and Zoning Reports - nil J. Community Design - Parks Planning and Development Reports * J 1. Report from A. Taranu, Manager, Urban Design and Public Buildings, and G. Charles, Central Area Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated December 5, 2005, re: Exemption from Parking Requirements for Commercial Development in Downtown Brampton (File P03PA). PDD004-2006 1. That the report from A. Taranu, Manager, Urban Design and Public Buildings, and G. Charles, Central Area Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated December 5, 2005, to the Planning, Design and Development Committee Meeting of January 9, 2006, re: Exemption from Parking Requirements for Commercial Development in Downtown Brampton (File P03PA) be received; and, 2. That staff be directed prepare the appropriate documents amending City of Brampton Zoning By-law 270-2004, as proposed on page 6 of the staff report to extend the temporary exemption from parking requirements in Downtown Brampton for a twelve month period, and that these documents be presented for adoption by City Council; and, 3. That staff from Planning, Design and Development Department and the Works and Transportation Department (Traffic Engineering Services) be directed to report back to City Council with a status report on the results of their analysis prior to the expiry of the proposed parking exemption by-law for Downtown Brampton. Carried 2006 01 09 Page 6 of 9 MINUTES Planning, Design and Development Committee K. Engineering and Development Services Reports * K 1. Report from R. Bino, Director of Engineering and Development Services, Planning, Design and Development, dated November 23, 2005, re: Subdivision Assumption – Homestead Subdivision - Plan K, Registered Plan 43M-1434 - Morton Homes Subdivision - Phase 3 - Registered Plan 43M-1471 (Files C2W10.7 and C3W11.02 ). : PDD005-2006 1. That the report from R. Bino, Director of Engineering and Development Services, Planning, Design and Development, dated November 23, 2005, to the Planning, Design and Development Committee Meeting of January 9, 2006, re: Subdivision Assumption – Homestead Subdivision - Plan K, Registered Plan 43M-1434 and Morton Homes Subdivision - Phase 3 - Registered Plan 43M-1471 (Files C2W10.7 and C3W11.02 ) be received; and, 2. That, subject to confirmation from the Engineering and Development Services Division of the Planning, Design and Development Department that all departments/agencies are satisfied, the Legal Services Department report to Council regarding the assumption of the subject plans of subdivisions. Carried K 2. Report from R. Bino, Director of Engineering and Development Services, Planning, Design and Development, dated November 8, 2005, re: Stormwater Master Plan (File N10 (SMP)05). Committee was advised that Clause 2 of the staff recommendation would be considered in conjunction with the 2006 Capital Budget and should therefore be deleted from the recommendation. The following motion was considered: PDD006-2006 1. That the report from R. Bino, Director of Engineering and Development Services, Planning, Design and Development, dated November 8, 2005, to the Planning, Design and Development Committee Meeting of January 9, 2006, re: Stormwater Master Plan (File N10 (SMP)05 be received; and, 2. That staff be authorized to request Expressions of Interest for a Stormwater Master Plan; and, 2006 01 09 Page 7 of 9 MINUTES Planning, Design and Development Committee 3. That staff be authorized, subject to an adequacy of Expressions of Interest, to request proposals and a study be initiated as per terms of reference attached as Appendix 1 to the staff report, and subject to approval of funds for this project in the 2006 Capital Budget. Carried K 3. Report from R. Bino, Director of Engineering and Development Services, Planning, Design and Development, dated November 14, 2005, re: Sidewalks on Louvain Drive (File P07(PREL)05). There was discussion regarding the deferral of consideration of this matter to the Planning, Design and Development Committee meeting scheduled to be held on February 6, 2006, to allow the residents of Louvain Drive the opportunity to address Committee on the matter. PDD007-2006 That the report from R. Bino, Director of Engineering and Development Services, Planning, Design and Development, dated November 14, 2005, to the Planning, Design and Development Committee Meeting of January 9, 2006, re: Sidewalks on Louvain Drive (File P07(PREL)05) be deferred to the Planning, Design and Development Committee meeting scheduled to be held on February 6, 2006, to allow the residents of Louvain Drive the opportunity to address Committee on the matter. Carried L. Minutes - nil M. Other/New Business/Unfinished Business M 1. Monthly Update – Status of Highway 410 Extension – nil N. Referred Matters * N 1. List of Referred Reports – Planning, Design And Development Committee. PDD008-2006 That the List of Referred Reports – Planning, Design And Development Committee to the Planning, Design and Development Committee Meeting of January 9, 2006 (File P45GE) be received. Carried 2006 01 09 Page 8 of 9 MINUTES Planning, Design and Development Committee O. Deferred Matters - nil P. Notice of Motion Note: On a 2/3 majority vote to re-open the question, the Approval of the Agenda was re-opened and Item P1 was added to the agenda. P1. Notice of Motion - Regional Councillor Elaine Moore – Accelerating/Fast- tracking of Building Permits. The following notice of motion will be considered at the Planning, Design and Development Committee Meeting of January 23, 2006. “That staff be directed to investigate and report back to the Planning, Design and Development Committee on initiatives taken by other municipalities, specifically the City of Toronto to accelerate/fast-track building permits for individual property owners making alterations or additions to their properties” As an example, Councillor Moore noted that the City of Toronto has an initiative that provides for a 1 day turn-around for building permits for additions not exceeding 500 square feet. Q. Correspondence - nil R. Question Period - nil S. Public Question Period - nil T. Closed Session - nil U. Adjournment PDD009-2006 That the Planning, Design and Development Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, January 23, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair. Carried 2006 01 09 Page 9 of 9 January 23, 2006 Members Present: The following were present at 1:00 p.m.: City Councillor G. Gibson – Wards 1 and 5 City Councillor G. Manning – Wards 9 and 10 The following arrived subsequently at the times noted: Regional Councillor E. Moore – Wards 1 and 5 (1:19 p.m.) Regional Councillor P. Palleschi - Wards 2 and 6 (Vice-Chair)(1:02 p.m.) Regional Councillor S. DiMarco – Wards 3 and 4 (1:05 p.m.) Regional Councillor G. Miles – Wards 7 and 8 (1:07 p.m.) City Councillor J. Hutton – Wards 2 and 6 (1:08 p.m.) City Councillor B. Callahan – Wards 3 and 4 (1:07 p.m.) Members Absent: Regional Councillor J. Sprovieri - Wards 9 and 10 (personal) City Councillor S. Hames – Wards 7 and 8 (other municipal business) Staff Present: Planning, Design and Development Department J. Corbett, Commissioner of Planning, Design and Development A. Smith, Director of Planning and Land Development Services R. Bino, Director of Engineering and Development Services P. Snape, Manager of Development Services J. Spencer, Manager of Parks and Facility Planning Legal Services Department C. Grant, Director of Litigation and Administrative Law Management and Administrative Services Department L. Mikulich, City Clerk S. Pacheco, Legislative Coordinator