file a-2120 development services committee meeting

File A-2120 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING November 15, 2007 Minutes of the TWENTY-FIRST meeting of the Development Services Committee for 2007 held in the Committee Meeting Room, Second Floor, Rundle Tower, Oshawa Civic Administration Complex, at 1:04 p.m., and minutes of a Planning Act Public Meeting held in the Council Chamber, Second Floor, “A” Wing, Oshawa Civic Administration Complex, on Thursday, November 15, 2007, at 5:30 p.m. Present: Councillor Parkes, Chair Councillor Henry, Vice-Chair (entered at 1:07 p.m., left at 3:07 p.m.) Councillor Lutczyk, Member Councillor B. Nicholson, Member (left at 3:07 p.m.) Councillor Pidwerbecki, Member Mayor Gray, Member Ex Officio (entered at 1:27 p.m., left at 2:40 p.m.,

re-entered at 5:33 p.m., and left at 6:43 p.m.) Also Present: Councillor Neal (left at 2:40 p.m., re-entered at 5:30 p.m.) T. Hodgins, Commissioner, Development Services Department M. Leonard, Director, Building Permits and Inspection Services P. Ralph, Manager, Development and Urban Design J. Shestowsky, Manager, Administrative Services W. Munro, Community Improvement and Housing Co-ordinator S. McGregor, Principal Planner, Policy and Special Projects A. Drozd, Principal Planner, Policy and Special Projects S. Elston, Senior Environmental Co-ordinator C. Symons-Milroy, Director, Economic Development Services D. Duffy, Supervisor, Development Engineering Services A. Powell, Planner, Policy and Special Projects K. Feagan, Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement Services P. Nielsen, Supervisor, Property Enforcement Services G. Scarborough, Supervisor, Special Enforcement Services D. Potts, City Solicitor, Legal Services L. Rooks, Committee Co-ordinator DS-07-321 ArtsSmarts sculpted historical buildings in Oshawa (All Wards)

Kathy Beatty, ArtSmarts, and Olex Wlasenko, Robert McLaughlin Gallery, gave a presentation regarding an ArtSmarts education project. By means of a PowerPoint presentation, Olex Wlasenko displayed the ten historical buildings in Oshawa that were sculpted by 30 Grade 8 students of Gertrude Colpus public school, who took part in an education project partnered with ArtsSmarts and the Durham Board of Education.

Councillor Henry entered the meeting during the presentation. The Committee questioned Olex Wlasenko.

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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING – November 15, 2007

Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council that the Commissioner of Development Services work in partnership with ArtSmarts, and that the students and teachers involved in the ArtSmarts education project be invited to a future Council meeting and be recognized for their achievements." CARRIED

DS-07-322 Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee (All Wards) Ray Kissel, Inaugural Chair, Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee, gave an overview of the OEAC’s activities regarding environmental issues. Ray Kissel reviewed the role and membership of the Committee, as well as their activities to date.

DS-07-323 Heritage Oshawa Plaque Program (All Wards) Rose Mary Mason, Chair, Heritage Oshawa, provided an overview of the plaque program being undertaken by Heritage Oshawa and displayed a sample plaque. Joe Marion, Heritage Oshawa, reviewed information about the program, including the supplier, cost of the plaques, and locations where the plaques will be installed. Joe Marion advised the plaques will be provided to the owners of the historical buildings; the owners will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of the plaques.

Mayor Gray entered the meeting during the presentation.

DS-07-319 Greg Milosh, request to address Committee regarding the status of the Northwood Industrial Park (Ward 7) Greg Milosh addressed Committee regarding the Northwood Industrial Park. He expressed disappointment that the Special Study Area A within the Northwood Industrial Park was not included in the proposed City-initiated amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan being considered by the Committee during today’s Planning Act public meeting (Report DS-07-273). Greg Milosh stated his family owns property in the middle of the Special Study Area A and he questioned the status of the study on the area. Greg Milosh stated he would like the City to come up with some useable zoning and he commented that he was paying “residential” taxes on vacant land. The Community Improvement and Housing Co-ordinator provided an update on the status of the studies that are being undertaken with respect to the Northwood Industrial Park, advising that the land uses have to be finalized before the transportation study can be completed. He stated that the major stumbling block on completing the studies is the Provincial Growth Plan policies on Employment Areas, which make it very difficult to change the zoning in the Northwood Industrial Park to residential.

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DS-07-311 Comments from stakeholders regarding a proposed Residential Rental Licensing By-law and concerns about student housing (Ward 7) The Committee reviewed correspondence from stakeholders submitting comments regarding a proposed Residential Rental Licensing By-law and concerns regarding student housing. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-07-311 from stakeholders submitting comments regarding a proposed Residential Rental Licensing By-law and concerns regarding student housing be referred to Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services and to Legal Services staff in conjunction with the subsequent report on a proposed Residential Rental Licensing By-law.” CARRIED

DS-07-316 Alternate Bell Mobility Location in South Oshawa, Request for Permission to Perform Signal Test (Ward 1) The Committee reviewed correspondence DS-07-316 dated November 5, 2007, regarding a request from Bell Mobility for permission to perform a signal test at an alternate location in south Oshawa. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That permission be granted to Bell Mobility to perform a signal test at an alternate location in south Oshawa.” CARRIED

DS-07-317 Letter of appreciation from Jason Morin, Director of Low Rise Construction, Orchard Ridge Homes, for exceptional customer service received from staff with respect to the issuance of building permits (All Wards) The Committee reviewed correspondence DS-07-317 dated November 2, 2007, from Jason Morin, Director of Low Rise Construction, Orchard Ridge Homes, regarding exceptional customer service received from staff with respect to the issuance of building permits. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That the letter of appreciation dated November 2, 2007, from Jason Morin, Director of Low Rise Construction, Orchard Ridge Homes, Correspondence DS-07-317, regarding exceptional customer service received from staff with respect to the issuance of building permits be received for information.” CARRIED

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DS-07-306 Revised Application to Amend Zoning By-law 60-94, 62 Whiting Avenue,

Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (Ward 1) This matter was last discussed by City Council on December 18, 2006, when Council considered Report DS-06-391 and approved an application by CLOCA to rezone a proposed lot that only included the existing single detached dwelling and detached garage. The Committee now reviewed Report DS-07-306 dated November 7, 2007, from the Commissioner of Development Services regarding a revised application submitted by Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 for land located at 62 Whiting Avenue. CLOCA has determined that the single detached dwelling and associated lands are surplus and intends to release these lands for sale. The revised application proposes to add land to the west of the house to the proposed lot. Moved by Councillor Pidwerbecki, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: 1. That the revised application submitted by the Central Lake Ontario

Conservation Authority to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 (File Z-9/2006) to recognize a single detached dwelling at 62 Whiting Avenue be approved subject to the following conditions: (a) That the proposed residential lot shown on Exhibit 3 to Report

DS-07-306 dated November 7, 2007, be rezoned to an appropriate R1 (Residential) Zone.

(b) That prior to the passage of the rezoning by-law, the owner submit a draft survey plan to the satisfaction of the City.

2. That in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act and

notwithstanding that the rezoning proposed in the public meeting notice, public meeting report and at the public meeting differs to some degree from that presented in Report DS-07-306 dated November 7, 2007, such differences are not substantial enough to require further notice and another public meeting.” CARRIED

DS-07-287 Application for Variances to Sign By-law 72-96, 925 Taunton Road East,

Bank of Montreal (Ward 6) Moved by Councillor Pidwerbecki, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas the Bank of Montreal has applied for the following variances to Sign By-law 72-96: (a) To interpret the signs on the two towers to be fascia signs;

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(b) To permit one fascia sign on the west building elevation which does

not face a street line, whereas the sign by-law only permits a fascia sign facing a street line;

(c) To permit a fascia sign on the south side of the south tower that

projects 2.2 metres (7.2 ft.) above the roof line of the building, whereas the sign by-law only permits a fascia sign facing a street line and restricts a fascia sign from projecting more than 1 metre (3.28 ft.) above a roof line;

(d) To permit a fascia sign on the east side of the east tower that


(e) To permit a fascia sign on the west side of the east tower that


(f) To permit an incidental sign [10 feet (3 m) Clearance] and a

directional sign (Do Not Enter) that are each 0.84 square metres (9.05 sq. ft.) in sign area and have a minimum clearance of 3.0 metres (9.8 ft.) for vehicle access whereas the sign by-law restricts the maximum sign area of incidental and directional signs to 0.4 square metres (4.31 sq. ft.) and requires a minimum clearance of 4.25 metres (13.94 ft.) for a sign that projects over an area in which a vehicle has access;

(g) To permit two directional signs (Drivethru Instabank) each with a

sign area of 0.68 square metres (7.3 sq. ft.) whereas the sign by-law restricts the maximum sign area of a directional sign to 0.4 square metres (4.31 sq. ft.); and,

Whereas the proposed signs are considered appropriate for the proposed bank in this commercial area; Therefore, the application for variances to Sign By-law 72-96 submitted by the Bank of Montreal (File SV-12/2007) to permit the proposed fascia, incidental and directional signs at 925 Taunton Road East, be approved.” CARRIED

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DS-07-291 Application for Variances to Sign By-law 72-96, 915 Taunton Road East,

A&W (Ward 6) Moved by Councillor Pidwerbecki, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas A&W has applied for the following variances to Sign By-law 72-96: East Elevation: (a) To permit four fascia signs on the east building elevation that do not

face a street line whereas the sign by-law only permits fascia signs facing a street line;

(b) To permit a vertical separation distance of less than 1.5 metres (4.92 ft.) between fascia signs on the east building elevation whereas the sign by-law requires a minimum vertical separation of 1.5 metres (4.92 ft.) between fascia signs;

(c) To permit three incidental signs (point of purchase), each with a sign area of 1.4 square metres (15 sq. ft.) on the east building elevation whereas the sign by-law only permits a maximum sign area of 0.4 square metres (4.3 sq. ft.) for an incidental sign;

South Elevation: (a) To permit a directional sign (DO NOT ENTER) on the south building

elevation with a sign area of 0.70 square metres (7.6 sq. ft.) whereas the sign by-law only permits a maximum sign area of 0.4 square metres (4.3 sq. ft.) for a directional sign;

(b) To permit an incidental sign (point of purchase) with a sign area of 1.4 square metres (15 sq. ft.) on the south building elevation whereas the sign by-law only permits a maximum sign area of 0.4 square metres (4.3 sq. ft.) for an incidental sign;

West Elevation: (a) To permit three fascia signs on the west building elevation that do

not face a street line whereas the sign by-law only permits fascia signs facing a street line;

(b) To permit a vertical separation distance of less than 1.5 metres (4.92 ft.) between fascia signs on the west building elevation whereas the sign by-law requires a minimum vertical separation of 1.5 metres (4.92 ft.) between fascia signs;

(c) To permit one fascia sign (A&W logo) on the west building elevation to be more than 1.0 metre (3.3 ft.) above the roof line whereas the sign by-law permits a fascia sign to be a maximum of 1.0 metre (3.3 ft.) above the roof line;

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North Elevation: (a) To permit 3 fascia signs on the north building elevation whereas the

sign by-law only permits one fascia sign facing a street line; (b) To permit a fascia sign (A&W logo and root beer mug) on the north

building elevation to be more than 1.0 metre (3.3 ft.) above the roof line whereas the sign by-law permits a fascia sign to be a maximum of 1.0 metre (3.3 ft.) above the roof line;

(c) To permit a vertical separation distance of less than 1.5 metres (4.92 ft.) between fascia signs on the north elevation whereas the sign by-law requires a minimum vertical separation of 1.5 metres (4.92 ft.) between fascia signs;

Other Signs: (a) To permit a directional sign (DRIVE THRU) with a sign area of

0.73 square metres (7.8 sq. ft.) whereas the sign by-law only permits a maximum sign area of 0.4 square metres (4.3 sq. ft.) for a directional sign; and

(b) To permit an incidental sign (menu board) with a sign area of 2.5 square metres (26.9 sq. ft.) whereas the sign by-law only permits a maximum sign area of 0.4 square metres (4.3 sq. ft.) for an incidental sign.

Whereas the proposed signs are appropriate for the proposed restaurant in this commercial area; Therefore, the application for variances to Sign By-law 72-96 submitted by A&W (File SV-11/07) to permit the proposed fascia, incidental and directional signs at 915 Taunton Road East, be approved.” CARRIED

DS-07-304 Application for a Variance to Sign By-law 72-96, 1300 Harmony Road North, Mr. Greek (Ward 6) Moved by Councillor Pidwerbecki, “ That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council:

Whereas Mr. Greek has applied for a variance to Sign By-law 72-96 to permit two fascia signs on the north elevation of the building whereas the sign by-law only permits one fascia sign for each premise facing a street line; and, Whereas an additional fascia sign is considered appropriate for the Mr. Greek restaurant which is located in a large shopping centre development; Therefore, the application for a variance to Sign By-law 72-96 submitted by Mr. Greek (File SV 14/07) to permit an additional fascia sign on the north elevation of the building at 1300 Harmony Road North, be approved.” CARRIED

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DS-07-305 Application for Removal of ‘h’ Holding Symbols, south side of Taunton Road East, west of the Harmony Creek, Oshawa-Taunton Developments Inc. (Ward 6) Moved by Councillor Pidwerbecki, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas City Council passed amendments to Zoning By-law 60-94 to permit certain commercial uses on three development sites on the south side of Taunton Road East, immediately west of Harmony Creek; and, Whereas the zoning by-law includes an ‘h-23’ holding symbol to ensure that: (a) The lands are included in a master site plan agreement covering the

lands zoned PCC-D(4) and are developed in common therewith; and (b) That the top of bank and development limits along the Harmony

Creek valley are determined; and, Whereas the zoning by-law includes an ‘h-45’ holding symbol to ensure that: (a) An appropriate master site plan agreement is executed with the City

which incorporates all of the lands zoned PCC-D(4); (b) Stormwater management and site servicing/drainage studies are

completed to the satisfaction of the City and CLOCA and any recommendations are implemented through a Site Plan Agreement;

(c) A geotechnical report is completed to the satisfaction of the City and any recommendations are implemented through a Site Plan Agreement;

(d) Sanitary servicing is installed to the satisfaction of the Region; (e) A noise study is completed to the satisfaction of the City and any

recommendations are implemented through a Site Plan Agreement; (f) An Environmental Site Assessment is completed to the satisfaction

of the City and any recommendations are implemented through a Site Plan Agreement; and

(g) An Archaeological assessment is completed to the satisfaction of the Ministry of Culture; and,

Whereas the zoning by-law includes an ‘h-46’ holding symbol to ensure that the lands at 1007 Taunton Road East are included in the master site plan agreement covering the lands zoned PCC-D(4) and are developed in common with adjacent lands; and, Whereas it is expected that a site plan agreement will be executed by the applicant shortly; and, Whereas it is appropriate for Council to consider this matter at this time in order to advance the issuance of conditional building permits;

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That the ‘h-23’, ‘h-45’ and ‘h-46’ holding symbols be removed by by-law from the lands zoned PCC-D(4) ‘h-23’, PCC-D(4) ‘h-45’ and PCC-D(4) ‘h-45’ and ‘h-46’ on the south side of Taunton Road East, west of Harmony Creek at the November 26, 2007, Council meeting and that no building permit be issued until the Commissioner of Development Services is satisfied that the development can proceed.” CARRIED

DS-07-309 Application for Variance to Sign By-law 72-96, 1399 Simcoe Street North, Langstaff Auto Sales (Ward 7) Moved by Councillor Pidwerbecki, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas Langstaff Auto Sales has applied for a variance to Sign By-law 72-96 to permit an accessory roof sign on the sales office for the temporary automobile sales and service establishment whereas the sign by-law does not permit roof signs in the City; and, Whereas on April 10, 2007, City Council passed a by-law which rezoned the subject site to R6-C (Residential) subject to a temporary use by-law which allows an automobile sales and service establishment until April 10, 2010, unless the temporary use by-law is extended under the Planning Act; and, Whereas the sign is considered reasonable for the temporary automobile sales and service establishment use; Therefore, the application for a variance to Sign By-law 72-96 submitted by Langstaff Auto Sales (File SV15/07) to permit a roof sign at 1399 Simcoe Street North be approved and that this variance shall expire when the temporary use zoning by-law expires.” CARRIED

DS-07-312 Town of Ajax – Review of Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, Update Report (Ward 1) The Committee reviewed a directive dated October 25, 2007, from the Oshawa Waterfront Co-ordinating Committee regarding correspondence from the Town of Ajax forwarding the Ajax Town Council’s resolution concerning the review of Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. Moved by Councillor Pidwerbecki, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Correspondence DS-07-312/OWCC-07-05 dated July 10, 2007, from Martha Pettit, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax, forwarding the Ajax Town Council’s resolution concerning the review of Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement be referred to staff.” CARRIED

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DS-07-318 Laval Drive, Proposed Street Lights and Banner Poles (Ward 2)

The Committee reviewed Report DS-07-318 dated November 7, 2007, from the Commissioner of Development Services recommending alternative street lighting and centre median banner poles as proposed by SmartCentres for the extension of Laval Drive from Stevenson Road South to Fox Street. The Principal Planner, Policy and Special Projects, distributed copies of a revised design for the street light pole and reviewed the design change with the Committee. The Committee concurred with the design change. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That the alternative lighting standard and centre median banner poles proposed by SmartCentres for installation within the Laval Drive road allowance be approved consistent with Report DS-07-318 dated November 7, 2007, subject to satisfactory arrangements, to the satisfaction of City staff, made with SmartCentres to cover any extraordinary costs of maintenance or replacement of the alternative proposed lighting and centre median banner poles.” CARRIED

DS-07-315 October 2007 Building Permit Statistics (All Wards) The Committee reviewed Report DS-07-315 dated November 7, 2007, from the Commissioner of Development Services regarding the City’s building permit statistics for October 2007. Moved by Councillor Lutczyk, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Report DS-07-315 dated November 7, 2007, regarding the October 2007 building permit statistics be received for information.” CARRIED

DS-07-324 Items for Discussion (All Wards) Consideration of rescheduling regular Development Services Committee meeting on December 3, 2007, to December 10, 2007 (All Wards) The Committee discussed and agreed to reschedule the December 3, 2007, Development Services Committee meeting to 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 10, 2007.

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Impact on City-owned lands, west of Limerick Street, of a proposed easement for subdivision in Whitby (Ward 2) The Manager, Development and Urban Design, and the Supervisor, Development Engineering Services, provided Committee with an update on the impact on City-owned lands, west of Limerick Street, of a proposed easement for a subdivision in Whitby. There was discussion concerning conditions regarding the replacement of vegetation and trees.

The Commissioner introduced Aimee Powell, the new Planner who will be dealing with Heritage Oshawa issues. Mayor Gray and Councillor Neal left the meeting. Moved by Councillor Lutczyk, “That this meeting be closed to the public in order to discuss property matters.” CARRIED Councillors Parkes, Henry, Lutczyk, Nicholson, and Pidwerbecki were present for closed meeting discussion. Also present were the Commissioner of Development Services; Director, Building Permits and Inspection Services; Manager, Development and Urban Design; Principal Planner, Policy and Special Projects; Director, Economic Development Services; City Solicitor; Manager, Municipal Law Enforcement Services; Supervisor, Property Enforcement Services; Supervisor, Special Enforcement Services; and the Committee Co-ordinator. There were no members of the public in attendance. The Committee discussed property matters during a closed meeting. Moved by Councillor Lutczyk, “That the Committee rise from the closed meeting and report.” CARRIED Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee adopt the following closed meeting item: DS-07-313 Property Matter (Ward 1) That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council that

the recommendation as outlined in the directive from the Oshawa Waterfront Co-ordinating Committee dated October 25, 2007, be adopted.” CARRIED

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Moved by Councillor Lutczyk, “That the meeting recess.” CARRIED The meeting recessed at 3:07 p.m. and reconvened at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber for the purpose of holding a Planning Act Public Meeting with the following in attendance: Mayor Gray (entered at 5:33 p.m.) and Councillors Parkes, Lutczyk, Pidwerbecki, and Neal. Also present were the Commissioner of Development Services; Manager, Development and Urban Design; J. Shestowsky, Manager, Administrative Services; Principal Planner, Policy and Special Projects; the Planner, Policy and Special Projects; and the Committee Co-ordinator. The Chair outlined the purpose and format of the Public Meeting. DS-07-273 Proposed City-Initiated Amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan and

Zoning By-law 60-94 (All Wards) The Committee reviewed Report DS-07-273 dated November 7, 2007, from the Commissioner of Development Services providing background information regarding proposed City-initiated amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94. The proposed amendments are indicated in Attachment 1 to the report.

Mayor Gray entered the meeting. The Manager, Development and Urban Design, provided a brief overview of the proposed City-initiated amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94. The Chair asked if anyone wished to speak on this item. Enzo Romano addressed Committee and expressed concern about the devaluation of their properties and their inability to sell their lands because it’s not known what is going to happen with the zoning on their lands on Taunton Road West. He felt the lands should be zoned commercial rather than industrial. The Commissioner of Development Services advised that the Durham Region Official Plan designates this area as industrial and the City cannot change the zoning until the Region has changed its Official Plan. Bev Gibson addressed Committee and questioned the access to Connaught Park. The Commissioner of Development Services advised that Item 14 on agenda page 126 deals with the rezoning of lands on the west side of Trick Avenue and that the southerly portion of the site would be retained by the City to function as a connection to Connaught Park and would be rezoned to OSP (Open Space Park).

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David Bray addressed Committee and questioned the zoning along Taunton Road West. The Commissioner of Development Services advised that the Province is doing a major study with the Region of Durham with respect to Employment uses in the Durham Region and until this study is completed, the City cannot move forward. The Commissioner of Development Services responded to questions from David Bray and Enzo Romano. Norma Kerr questioned whether they could approach the Region regarding changing the zoning. The Commissioner of Development Services advised it would be very costly for an individual to submit a rezoning application to the Region because of the extensive number of studies that would be required. The Chair asked if any other members of the audience wished to speak on this item. There were no further comments from the public on this matter. Moved by Councillor Pidwerbecki, “That the proposed City-initiated amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 which form Attachment 1 to Report DS-07-273 dated November 7, 2007, be referred back to the Development Services Department for further review and the preparation of a subsequent report and recommendation. This referral does not constitute or imply any form or degree of approval.” CARRIED

DS-07-310 Simcoe Street North Corridor Land Use, Urban Design and Transportation Study; Proposed Official Plan, Samac Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments; 2011-2043 Simcoe Street North and 2 Taylorwood Road (Ward 7) This matter was last discussed by City Council on July 16, 2007, when Council authorized staff to hold a statutory public meeting on the proposed amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan, Samac Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 related to the deferred lands along the east side of Simcoe Street North, north of Taylorwood Road, up to and including 2043 Simcoe Street North. The Committee now reviewed Report DS-07-310 dated November 7, 2007, from the Commissioner of Development Services providing background information for the Planning Act public meeting on proposed amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan, Samac Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 for the lands at 2011 to 2043 Simcoe Street North and 2 Taylorwood Road which were included in the Simcoe Street North (UOIT) Corridor Land Use, Urban Design and Transportation Study but were not subject to previous amendments.

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The Principal Planner, Policy and Special Projects, by means of a PowerPoint presentation, provided an overview of the proposed Official Plan, Samac Secondary Plan, and Zoning By-law amendments for the lands located at 2011 to 2043 Simcoe Street North and 2 Taylorwood Road. The Principal Planner, Policy and Special Projects, stated that the Provincial Smart Growth policies require municipalities to identify areas of intensification. The Committee questioned the Principal Planner, Policy and Special Projects, about parking, height elevations, and set backs. The Chair asked if anyone wished to speak on this item. Bert Weigel addressed Committee, stating he was aware of the Province’s policy about intensification and noting that the City has already intensified in the area. Bert Weigel expressed concern that Simcoe Street North is a main artery and would become even busier in the future. There is already congestion problems on Simcoe Street North and people exiting from Taylorwood cannot turn left because of the traffic volume. Students cross the road where and when they want. Bert Weigel expressed concern about the proposed zoning and stated it would be safer to keep students’ residences on the west side of Simcoe Street North for safety reasons. Bert Weigel stated that the residents of Walreg Drive and Samac Court could probably live with what is being proposed for the northeast corner of Simcoe Street North and Taylorwood Road, but they were concerned about the proposed height of the buildings located from 2015 to 2043 Simcoe Street North. Bert Weigel proposed the height of these building be a maximum of nine metres (two storeys) rather than 11 metres (three storeys). Bert Weigel stated that parking was another major concern. The Committee questioned Bert Weigel. Kevin Anderson, Taylorwood Management Inc., addressed Committee and advised the residents of Walreg Drive and Samac Court that if they still had any concerns about the proposed site plan for their property at the northeast corner of Simcoe Street North and Taylorwood Road, he would be agreeable to meet with them to discuss their concerns. Patrick Lucky, Romanov Romanov Architects Incorporated, gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining details of the proposed development by Taylorwood Management Inc. Mayor Gray left the meeting. Paul Gibbens addressed Committee, advising he had some concerns about the Taylorwood Management Inc. development proposal for the northeast corner of Simcoe Street North and 2 Taylorwood Road.

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Kevin Anderson, Taylorwood Management Inc., agreed to meet with Paul Gibbens to discuss his concerns. David Bray addressed Committee and encouraged the planners to use their expertise. David Bray felt that the buildings should be closer to the road. Lou Mastroianni addressed Committee, stating that he and all the residents of Walreg Drive and Samac Court supported the comments made by Bert Weigel. Lou Mastroianni stated he was in agreement with the development proposal by Taylorwood Management Inc., but he did not support what is being proposed for the properties to the north, being 2015 to 2043 Simcoe Street North. Halina Wegrzyn addressed Committee in support of the proposed amendments, stating that she lived in the deferred area on Simcoe Street North and that she represented a number of residents who live along the frontage of the deferred area. Reading from a prepared statement, Halina Wegrzyn advised they have been actively involved in the entire consultation process for over two years. They attended every meeting, took part in discussions, shared their opinions, gave input, and submitted two petitions. Halina Wegrzyn summarized their position and stated they understand the concerns of the residents who live in the neighbourhood abutting the deferred area. From her perspective, she would like to see even greater intensification; however, she and the residents she represented supported the proposed amendments and believed that the recommendations are the best possible compromise for those who support and those who oppose the solution. Gord Foster addressed Committee, stating that the UOIT students should be accommodated in the downtown and that he was opposed to the proposed rezoning amendments. The Chair asked if any other members of the audience wished to speak on this item. There were no further comments from the public on this matter. The Committee questioned the Commissioner of Development Services regarding traffic capacity and intensification on Simcoe Street North. Moved by Councillor Lutczyk, “That the proposed amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan, Samac Secondary Plan, and Zoning By-law 60-94 for the lands at 2011 to 2043 Simcoe Street North and 2 Taylorwood Road, as outlined in Report DS-07-310 dated November 7, 2007, be referred back to the Development Services Department for further review and the preparation of a subsequent report and recommendation. This referral does not constitute or imply any form or degree of approval.” CARRIED

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The Committee questioned the timing of the subsequent report. The Commissioner of Development Services advised that he hoped to bring back a report on the 2011 Simcoe Street North/2 Taylorwood Road property in December, and the report on the area to the north in the first quarter of 2008. The Committee acknowledged correspondence received from Emil and Barb Hanzelka, Niagara Park Home Owners Association, and Dr. Wally Bartfay (Correspondence DS-07-320) submitting comments regarding Report DS-07-310.

Moved by Councillor Pidwerbecki, “That the meeting adjourn.” CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

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