Minutes

Development Services Public Meeting

Monday, April 10, 2017 - 7:00 PM

Council Chamber

All Members of Council

Development Services

Chair:              Regional Councillor Jim Jones

Vice-Chair:      Councillor Don Hamilton

 

 

Attendance

Mayor Frank Scarpitti (7:10) Deputy Mayor Jack Heath Regional Councillor Jim Jones Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong Councillor Valerie Burke Councillor Alan Ho Councillor Karen Rea (7:40) Councillor Colin Campbell Councillor Logan Kanapathi Councillor Alex Chiu   Regrets Regional Councillor Joe Li Councillor Don Hamilton Councillor Amanda Collucci

Ron Blake, Senior Development Manager Sally Campbell, Manager, East District Kitty Bavington, Council/Committee Coordinator

 

The Development Services Public Meeting re-convened at 7:02 PM in the Council Chamber with Regional Councillor Jim Jones in the Chair.  

 

 

DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

-         None Declared

 

 

 

1.         PRELIMINARY REPORT
            APPLICATION FOR DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
            19TM-16009 AND OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
            BY 605918 ONTARIO LTD. FOR 8651 9^TH LINE
            IN CORNELL CENTRE
            FILES: SU / OP 16 117108 (10.7, 10.3)

            Report

 

On April 5, 2017, the Development Services Public meeting considering this matter was recessed to this date.

 

The Public Meeting this date was to consider an application submitted by 605918 Ontario Ltd. for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-16009 and Official Plan Amendment for 8651 9^th Line in Cornell Centre (SU/OP 16 117108).

 

The Committee Clerk advised that 217 notices were mailed on March 16, 2017, and a Public Meeting sign was posted on March 15, 2017, and further e-mail notification was sent on April 6, 2017.  The Committee raised the issue of Notice for this meeting, and was satisfied that, in addition to the notice provided, the Ward Councillor is willing to hold another Community Meeting subsequent to this meeting. Seven written submissions were received regarding this proposal.

 

Staff gave a presentation regarding the proposal, the location, surrounding uses and outstanding issues. Staff reviewed the purpose of the proposal and the process to date, and advised that the Cornell Secondary Plan is currently being updated.

 

Rick Merrill of The Planning Partnership, representing the applicant, made a presentation to provide additional details and display concept block site plans and built form massing plans. Mr. Merrill discussed the Block Plan, road network, parkland, and connection to the hospital, and advised that the plan is in keeping with the general intent of the Secondary Plan update. The upper limit of proposed units is approximately 1200. Niomie Massey, also representing the applicant, was in attendance to answer any questions, and explained the immediate need to facilitate the installation of underground services prior to advancing the plan.

 

Norm Pemberton, Sherwood Amber Glen Ratepayers, spoke of the potential impacts of the increased traffic on Ninth Line and resulting infiltration into existing neighbourhoods. Mr. Pemberton discussed the New Urbanism of Cornell, and suggested the high-rise development is not compatible with the existing single-family neighbourhoods.

 

Eira Keay, area resident, had questions regarding density and ingress/egress issues, and spoke of potential problems from traffic congestion and infiltration. A written copy was provided.

 

The Committee acknowledged that traffic and other issues have to be resolved, and that more public consultation meetings will be held. Building heights, transit improvements, and Secondary Plan issues were also discussed.

 

Moved by: Councillor Colin Campbell

Seconded by: Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong

 

1)                  That the written submissions from Glenda Hutton, Amber Stewart on behalf of 2334266 Ontario Inc., Patrick King, Dan McGarry, Eric Tuori, and Eira Keay regarding applications by 605918 Ontario Ltd. for 8651 9^th Line, in Cornell Centre, be received; and,

 

2)                  That deputations by Norm Pemberton, Sherwood Amber Glen Ratepayers, and Eira Keay, regarding applications by 605918 Ontario Ltd. for 8651 9^th Line, in Cornell Centre, be received; and,

 

3)         That the report titled “PRELIMINARY REPORT, Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TM-16009 and Official Plan Amendment by 605918 Ontario Ltd. for 8651 9^th Line, in Cornell Centre, Files SU / OP 16 117108”, be received; and,

4)         That the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision (19TM-16009) and Official Plan Amendment submitted by 605918 Ontario Ltd. File Numbers: SU / OP 16 117108, be referred back to staff for a report and recommendation.

CARRIED

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

The Development Services Public Meeting adjourned at 8:14 PM.