MINUTES

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PUBLIC MEETING

March 3, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.

Council Chamber

All Members of Council

Development Services

Chair:              Councillor J. Webster

Vice-Chair:      Councillor D. Horchik

 

Attendance

Mayor F. Scarpitti Deputy Mayor J. Heath Regional Councillor J. Jones Councillor V. Burke Councillor J. Virgilio Councillor C. Moretti Councillor J. Webster Councillor L. Kanapathi Councillor A. Chiu   Regrets Regional Councillor T. Wong Regional Councillor G. Landon Councillor D. Horchik   Absent Councillor E. Shapero

B. Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager R. Kendall, Manager, Central District S. Muradali, Planner A. Tari, Committee Clerk

 

 

The Development Services Public Meeting convened at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber with Councillor J. Webster in the Chair.

 

 

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

None disclosed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.         NEAMSBY INVESTMENT GROUP INC.
            OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
            TO PERMIT RETAIL AND RESTAURANT USES
            1181-1271 DENISON STREET
            (OP 08 120986, ZA 08 120996) (10.3, 10.5)

            Report  Attachment

 

Mr. Biju Karumanchery, Senior Development Manager advised that the subject of the Public Meeting this date was to consider applications submitted by Neamsby Investment Group Inc. to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit retail and restaurant uses at 1181-1271 Denison Street (OP 08 120986 and ZA 08 120996)

 

The Committee Clerk advised that 132 notices were mailed on February 11, 2009, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on February 10, 2009.  One written submission was received regarding this proposal.

 

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and next steps.  Staff advised that a Community Information Meeting was held on October 9, 2008 and that the applicant has amended the application in order to address some of the resident’s concerns.

 

Mr. Paul Stagl, Opus Management Inc, on behalf of the owner addressed the Committee advising that the building at 1181-1271 Denison Street is approximately 25 years old and requires some re-investment.  He also advised that they have no intention have wholesale retail use at the site but, rather for a limited amount of retail and restaurant use. 

 

The Committee suggested that staff consider the following concerns and/or issues when preparing the recommendation report:

• How will this application impact the current policy with respect to the surrounding Business Park
• Impact of the conversion of employment lands to retail use
• Will there be improvements to the exterior of the building
• Will there be a requirement for internal garbage storage
• Will there be a requirement of updated filtration system for any restaurant use
• How will the issue of parking shortage be addressed
• Has a traffic study been submitted
• Will there be a restriction at this location on personal service uses which may lead to massage parlours

 

Mr. Mohamed Murji, 32 Fieldview Crescent, addressed the Committee stating concerns with respect to the proposed application for 1181-1271 Denison Street.  He believes that there is currently sufficient retail and restaurants within the area.  Mr. Murji is also concerned with the potential increase in traffic.

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Romuald Allum, 42 Fieldview Crescent, addressed the Committee with respect to the proposed application for 1181-1271 Denison Street and stated his opposition.  He concerns include:  insufficient buffer zone, fumes from the restaurants, potential rodent infestation resulting from garbage in the area, lack of security for the housing backing on to the development, potential increase in noise, contaminants from snow storage adjoining the backyard of the existing residents.  Mr. Allum also believes that there is currently sufficient retail and restaurants within the area.

 

Staff advised that all the issues and/or concerns raised by the deputants and the Committee will be addressed in the recommendation report as appropriate.  Staff also advised that if the application proceeds with staff support then the exterior concerns (buffer zone, snow storage) will be considered during the approval of a site plan application which has not been submitted to-date.

 

Moved by Councillor A. Chiu

Seconded by Councillor C. Moretti

 

That the written submission from Virginia Pak, 26 Fieldview Crescent, be received.

CARRIED

 

Moved by Councillor J. Virgilio

Seconded by Councillor L. Kanapathi

 

1)         That the Development Services Commission report dated October 21, 2008, titled “Preliminary Report, Neamsby Investment Group Inc, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit retail and restaurant uses at 1181-1271 Denison Street (OP 08 120986 & ZA 08 120996),” be received; and,

 

2)         That the record of the Public Meeting held on March 3^rd, 2009, with respect to “Neamsby Investment Group Inc., Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit retail and restaurant uses at 1181-1271 Denison Street (OP 08 120986 & ZA 08 120996),” be received; and further,

 

3)         That staff be directed to prepare a recommendation report on the application by Neamsby Investment Group Inc.

 

CARRIED

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The Development Services Public Meeting adjourned at 7:48 PM.