Sept 8, 2014 DSC Agenda

Development Services
Committee Meeting
Monday, September 8, 2014
Committee Meeting Room, Council Building
1:30 p.m.
Planning Act Public Meeting – Council Chamber
6:30 p.m.
Agenda
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Development Services Committee
The Development Services Committee is made up of five members. Mayor Henry is an Ex
Officio member.
Below are the members of the Development Services Committee:
Councillor Aker, Chair
Councillor Pidwerbecki, Vice-Chair
Councillor Chapman, Member
Councillor Marimpietri, Member
Councilor Sanders, Member
Mayor Henry, Ex Officio
The Development Services Committee is responsible for providing advice and
recommendations to Council resulting from the operations of Planning Services, Building
Permit and Inspection Services, Engineering Services, Economic Development Services
(including the Oshawa Municipal Airport) and Administration and Accessibility Services.
Development Services Committee meetings are held at 1:30 p.m. on the following dates in
2014:
January 13, 2014
February 3, 2014
February 24, 2014
March 24, 2014
April 14, 2014
May 5, 2014
May 26, 2014
June 16, 2014
September 8, 2014
December 8, 2014
Members of the public may address the Committee concerning an item on the agenda by
submitting a written request to the Committee Co-ordinator before 4:30 p.m. on the
Wednesday preceding the Monday meeting.
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE
September 8, 2014
Public Agenda
Declarations of Pecuniary Interest
(As may be presented by Committee Members)
Matters Requiring Direction
Presentations
Cindy Symons-Milroy, Director, Economic Development Services and Rhonda Keenan,
Business Development Manager to be recognized for obtaining their professional designations
in International Economic Development from the International Economic Development
Association.
Cindy Symons-Milroy, Director, Economic Development Services and David Tuley, Downtown
Development Officer to present an overview of Plan 20Twenty, a new action plan for
Downtown Oshawa.
Patrick Lee, Manager, Water Resource Services to present an overview of the drainage
issues, east leg of Trowbridge Drive.
Delegations
Earl Wotton, Curator, Oshawa Aeronautical Military & Industrial Museum requesting to address
the Development Services Committee in support of their funding request outlined in Report
DS-14-183.
William Skribe requesting to address the Development Services Committee concerning
Correspondence DS-14-180, ‘Petition Submitted by Conlin Road Residents Opposing the
Expansion of Conlin Road East from East of Simcoe Street North to West of Townline Road as
Presented at the Public Information Centre on June 24, 2014’.
Delegation Requests (requires 2/3 vote)
Correspondence Requests
None.
Referrals from City Council
None.
Advisory Committee Reports
None.
Development Services Committee
Public Agenda
September 8, 2014
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Additional Agenda-Related Items (requires 2/3 vote to add)
Public Consent Agenda
That all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for the September 8, 2014
Development Services Committee meeting be adopted as recommended.
Correspondence
DS-14-177
Region of Durham – Cycling Communications Plan
(See Pages 1 to 47)
Recommendation
That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council:
That Correspondence DS-14-177 dated July 28, 2014 from Deb Bowen,
Regional Clerk/Director of Legislative Services forwarding a copy of Report 2014P-35, titled ‘Cycling Communications Plan’, be received for information.
DS-14-178
Ontario Municipal Board – Memorandum of Oral Decision Delivered by
C. Hefferon on June 25, 2014 and Order of the Board Regarding the Proposed
Plan of Subdivision East of Fleetwood Drive and South of Future Kettering Drive
(See Pages 48 to 53)
Recommendation
That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council:
That Correspondence DS-14-178 from the Ontario Municipal Board forwarding
the memorandum of oral decision by C. Hefferon and Order of the Board
regarding the proposed plan of subdivision east of Fleetwood Drive and south of
future Kettering Drive, be received for information.
Development Services Committee
Public Agenda
DS-14-179
September 8, 2014
Page 3
Ontario Municipal Board – Decision of the Board Delivered by M. Carter-Whitney
Regarding Applications Submitted by Ritson Division Retail GP Ltd. to Amend
the City of Oshawa’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 on Lands Located on
the East Side of Ritson Road North, North and South of Adelaide Avenue
(See Pages 54 to 56)
Recommendation
That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council:
That Correspondence DS-14-179 from the Ontario Municipal Board forwarding
the decision of the Board delivered by M. Carter-Whitney regarding applications
submitted by Ritson Division Retail GP Ltd. to amend the City of Oshawa’s
Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 on lands located on the east side of Ritson
Road North, north and south of Adelaide Avenue, be received for information.
DS-14-180
Petition Submitted by Conlin Road Residents Opposing the Expansion of Conlin
Road East from East of Simcoe Street North to West of Townline Road as
Presented at the Public Information Centre on June 24, 2014
(See Pages 57 to 61)
Recommendation
That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council:
That Correspondence DS-14-180, being a petition submitted by Conlin Road
residents opposing the expansion of Conlin Road East from east of Simcoe
Street North to west of Townline Road as presented at the Public Information
Centre on June 24, 2014, be referred to staff to be considered as part of the
Environmental Assessment process.
Reports
Administration and Accessibility Services
None.
Building Permit and Inspection Services
None.
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Public Agenda
September 8, 2014
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Economic Development Services
DS-14-174
Plan 20Twenty for Downtown Oshawa
(See Pages 62 to 96)
Recommendation
That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council:
DS-14-183
1.
That pursuant to Report DS-14-174 dated September 3, 2014, Plan
20Twenty for Downtown Oshawa be approved as a guide for further
revitalization of the downtown; and,
2.
That staff continue to meet regularly and work with the Plan 20Twenty
steering committee, known as "Group 20Twenty"; and,
3.
That staff report on the progress of Plan 20Twenty for Downtown Oshawa
on an annual basis through the Development Services Committee; and,
4.
That a copy of the Plan 20Twenty for Downtown Oshawa and the related
staff report and Council resolution be posted on the website and sent to
the Downtown BIA, Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, UOIT,
Durham College, Trent University, Durham Workforce Authority, Spark
Centre, Business Advisory Centre Durham, Region of Durham and any
other organization that will be engaged in the implementation of the plan.
Proposed Licence Agreement with the Oshawa Aeronautical Military and
Industrial Museum (OAMIM) at the Oshawa Municipal Airport
(See Pages 97 to 102)
Recommendation
That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council:
1.
That pursuant to Report DS-14-183 dated September 3, 2014, a new
Licence agreement with the Oshawa Aeronautical Military & Industrial
Museum (OAMIM) be entered into consistent with the terms and
conditions as generally set out in said Report and in a form and content
satisfactory to the Commissioner, Development Services and the City
Solicitor; and,
2.
That a grant in the amount of $42,530 plus annual CPI be provided to
offset the annual License Fee.
Development Services Committee
Public Agenda
DS-14-184
September 8, 2014
Page 5
Oshawa Business Ambassador Program
(See Pages 103 to 105)
Recommendation
That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council:
That Report DS-14-184 dated September 3, 2014, concerning an Oshawa
Business Ambassador Program, be received for information.
Engineering Services
None.
Environmental Services
None.
Planning Services
DS-14-159
Revised Applications to Amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law
60-94 and for Approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision S-O-2012-03, North of
Coldstream Drive, Between Harmony Road North and Grandview Street North,
Silwell Developments Ltd. and 1229403 Ontario Ltd.
(See Pages 106 to 133)
Recommendation
That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council:
1.
That pursuant to Report DS-14-159 dated September 3, 2014, the revised
application submitted by Silwell Developments Ltd. and 1229403 Ontario
Ltd. (File: B-3100-0174) to amend the Taunton Part II Plan related to part
of the Phase 1 lands on the west side of Grandview Street North, north of
Coldstream Drive be approved and the necessary by-law be passed
generally in accordance with the comments in the above-noted Report;
and,
2.
That pursuant to Report DS-14-159 dated September 3, 2014, the revised
application submitted by Silwell Developments Ltd. and 1229403 Ontario
Ltd. (File: Z-2012-11) to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 to appropriate zones
to implement a revised draft plan of subdivision and the proposed
amendment to the Taunton Part II Plan related to the Phase 1 lands on
the west side of Grandview Street North, north of Coldstream Drive be
approved and the necessary by-law be passed generally in accordance
with the comments in the above-noted Report; and,
Development Services Committee
Public Agenda
DS-14-162
September 8, 2014
Page 6
3.
That pursuant to Report DS-13-159 dated September 3, 2014, the revised
application submitted by Silwell Developments Ltd. and 1229403 Ontario
Ltd. to implement a revised draft plan of subdivision (File: S-O-2012-03),
which proposes single detached dwellings, open space blocks,
recreational trails and roads related to the Phase 1 lands on the west side
of Grandview Street North, north of Coldstream Drive be approved subject
to conditions as set out in Attachment 7 in the above-noted Report; and,
4.
That in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act and
notwithstanding that the rezoning proposed in the public meeting report
and at the public meeting differs to some degree from that approved by
City Council, such differences are not substantial enough to require further
notice and another public meeting.
Revised Applications to Amend Zoning By-law 60-94 and for Approval of Draft
Plan of Subdivision S-O-2013-02, 1886 Grandview Street North, North
Grandview Inc.
(See Pages 134 to 157)
Recommendation
That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council:
1.
That pursuant to Report DS-14-162 dated September 3, 2014, of the
revised application submitted by North Grandview Inc. (File: Z-2013-03) to
amend Zoning By-law 60-94 to appropriate zones to implement a revised
draft plan of subdivision at 1886 Grandview Street North be approved and
the necessary by-law be passed generally in accordance with the
comments in the above-noted Report; and,
2.
That pursuant to Report DS-14-162 dated September 3, 2014, the revised
application submitted by North Grandview Inc. to implement a revised
draft plan of subdivision (File: S-O-2013-02), which proposes single
detached dwellings, an open space block, recreational trails and roads at
1886 Grandview Street North be approved subject to conditions as set out
in Attachment 6 of said Report; and,
3.
That, in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act and
notwithstanding that the rezoning proposed in the public meeting report
and at the public meeting differs to some degree from that approved by
City Council, such differences are not substantial enough to require further
notice and another public meeting.
Development Services Committee
Public Agenda
DS-14-163
September 8, 2014
Page 7
Revised Applications to Amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law
60-94, 155 First Avenue, First Oshawa Holdings Inc.
(See Pages 158 to 173)
Recommendation
That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council:
DS-14-164
1.
That pursuant to Report DS-14-163 dated September 3, 2014, the revised
application submitted by First Oshawa Holdings Inc. to amend the
Oshawa Official Plan (File: B-3100-0171) to add a site specific policy to
permit a flea market within the Industrial designation at 155 First Avenue
be approved generally in accordance with the comments contained in the
above-noted Report and that the necessary by-law be passed; and,
2.
That pursuant to Report DS-14-163 dated September 3, 2014, the revised
application submitted by First Oshawa Holdings Inc. to amend Zoning
By-law 60-94 (File: Z-2012-08), to rezone 155 First Avenue from GI
(General Industrial) to GI (General Industrial) subject to an appropriate
special condition to permit a flea market and professional offices as
additional permitted uses and certain special zoning regulations be
approved generally in accordance with the comments contained in the
above-noted Report and that the necessary by-law be passed; and,
3.
That in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act and
notwithstanding that the rezoning proposed in the public meeting report
and at the public meeting differs to some degree from that approved by
City Council, such differences are not substantial enough to require further
notice and another public meeting.
Application for Removal of “h-14” Holding Symbol – Phase 3A of Draft Plan of
Subdivision S-O-2006-02, North of Britannia Avenue East, East of Simcoe Street
North – Minto Metropia (Windfields) LP
(See Pages 174 to 176)
Recommendation
Whereas on April 27, 2009 Council passed By-law 29-2009 which delegated the
approval of applications to remove “h” holding symbols to the Development
Services Committee subject to the conditions for lifting the holding symbol being
fulfilled to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services and the
necessary by-law being presented to Council for approval; and,
Whereas the Minto Metropia (Windfields) LP intends to develop single detached
dwellings (10 units), back-to-back townhouses (90 units), street townhouses (81
units) and provide a parkette block and part of a separate elementary school site
in an approved subdivision (S-O-2006-02) on the site (see Attachments 1 and 2);
and,
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Whereas the site is zoned R1-E(21)/R3-A(8)”h-14” (Residential), R1-E(21)”h-14”
(Residential), R3-A(8)”h-14” (Residential), R3-A(8)/R3-B”h-14”(Residential) and
CIN/R1-D(3) “h-14” (Community Institutional/Residential) which permits single
detached dwellings, street townhouses, back-to-back townhouses and an
elementary school; and,
Whereas the “h-14” holding symbol is in place to ensure appropriate
arrangements are made for the provision of adequate sanitary, water, storm, and
transportation services and facilities to serve this development and a subdivision
agreement is executed; and,
Whereas Minto Metropia (Windfields) LP has submitted an application to remove
the “h-14” holding symbol to advance the issuance of building permits
immediately after the subdivision is registered; and,
Whereas a subdivision agreement will be executed; and,
Whereas the Commissioner of Development Services is satisfied that the
conditions for lifting the holding symbol will be satisfied;
Therefore be it resolved that the application submitted by Minto Metropia
(Windfields) LP to remove the “h-14” holding symbol from the lands located east
of Simcoe Street North and north of Britannia Avenue East for Phase 3A of Draft
Plan of Subdivision S-O-2006-02 to facilitate the development of single detached
dwellings, back-to-back townhouses, street townhouses a parkette block and an
elementary school site be approved and the necessary by-law be passed.
DS-14-165
Application for Removal of “h-39” Holding Symbol, 428 Taunton Road West, The
Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (File: B-3200-1280)
(See Pages 177 to 178)
Recommendation
Whereas on April 27, 2009 Council passed By-law 29-2009 which delegated the
approval of applications to remove “h” holding symbols to the Development
Services Committee subject to the conditions for lifting the holding symbol being
fulfilled to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services and the
necessary by-law being presented to Council for approval; and,
Whereas The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada the owner of 428 Taunton
Road West intends to develop additional parking on the site for the existing
church at 416 Taunton Road West (see Attachment 1); and,
Whereas the site is zoned, in part, SI-A(1) “h-39” (Select Industrial) which
permits a church use with accessory parking; and,
Whereas the “h-39” holding symbol is in place to ensure the following conditions
are satisfied:
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a)
Appropriate provisions have been made for municipal servicing, including
stormwater management issues, and transportation facilities and services;
and
b)
Site plan approval is obtained from the City; and,
Whereas the owner has submitted an application to remove the “h-39” holding
symbol to permit the proposed development; and,
Whereas a site plan agreement has been executed; and,
Whereas the Commissioner of Development Services is satisfied that the
conditions for lifting the holding symbol have been satisfied;
Therefore be it resolved that the application submitted by The Pentecostal
Assemblies of Canada to remove the “h-39” holding symbol for 428 Taunton
Road West to facilitate the development of additional parking for the church at
416 Taunton Road West be approved and the necessary by-law be passed.
DS-14-167
Application for Removal of “h-14” and “h-61” Holding Symbols – Phase1B of
Draft Plan of Subdivision S-O-2012-01, West of Simcoe Street North and North
of Future Britannia Avenue West – Tribute Communities (File: Z-2012-03-H1B)
(See Pages 179 to 180)
Recommendation
Whereas on April 27, 2009 Council passed By-law 29-2009 which delegated the
approval of applications to remove "h" holding symbols to the Development
Services Committee subject to the conditions for lifting the holding symbol being
fulfilled to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Development Services and the
necessary by-law being presented to Council for approval; and,
Whereas Tribute Communities intends to develop single detached dwellings
(101 units), semi-detached dwellings (2 units) and provide a separate elementary
school site, in an approved subdivision (S-O-2012-01) on the site (see
Attachment 1); and,
Whereas the site is zoned R1-E(24) “h-14” “h-61” (Residential), R2(10) “h-14” “h61”(Residential) and CIN/R2(10) “h-14” “h-61” (Community
Institutional/Residential) which permits single detached dwellings, semi-detached
dwellings and an elementary school; and,
Whereas the “h-14” holding symbol is in place to ensure appropriate
arrangements are made for the provision of adequate sanitary, water, storm, and
transportation services and facilities to serve this development and a subdivision
agreement is executed; and,
Whereas the “h-61” holding symbol is in place to ensure that a Master
Environmental Servicing Plan (M.E.S.P.) is completed; and,
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Whereas the Tribute Communities has submitted an application to remove the
“h-14” and “h-61” holding symbols to advance the issuance of building permits
immediately after the subdivision is registered; and,
Whereas a subdivision agreement will be executed and the M.E.S.P. has been
finalized; and,
Whereas the Commissioner of Development Services is satisfied that the
conditions for lifting the holding symbol will be satisfied;
Therefore be it resolved that the application submitted by Tribute Communities to
remove the “h-14” and “h-61” holding symbols from certain lands located west of
Simcoe Street North and north of future Britannia Avenue West for Phase 1B of
Draft Plan of Subdivision S-O-2012-01 to facilitate the development of single
detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings and a separate elementary school
be approved and the necessary by-law be passed.
DS-14-171
Request by Howiel Weir for Permission to Encroach Partially on the Court Street
Road Allowance to Accommodate Additional Paid Parking in Association With
the Parking Lot at 91 Bruce Street
(See Pages 181 to 190)
Recommendation
That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council:
That pursuant to Report DS-14-171 dated September 3, 2014, Mr. Howiel Weir,
owner of 91 Bruce Street, be advised that the City of Oshawa respectfully denies
his request for an encroachment to use the Court Street boulevard (west side)
abutting 91 Bruce Street for parking.
DS-14-173
Amendments to Industry Canada Procedures for Telecommunications Antennas,
Towers and Related Structures
(See Pages 191 to 204)
Recommendation
That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council:
1.
That pursuant to Report DS-14-173 dated September 3, 2014, the City’s
Telecommunication Policy be amended as follows to be consistent with
Industry Canada’s new procedures:
(a)
That Section 3.1 be amended to add a new definition of “Height” as
follows:
Height shall mean the height of an antenna system measured from
the lowest ground level at the base, including the foundation, to the
tallest point of the antenna system. Depending on the particular
installation, the tallest point may be an antenna, lightning rod,
aviation obstruction lighting or some other appurtenance. Any
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attempt to artificially reduce the height (addition of soil, aggregate,
etc.) will not be included in the calculation or measurement of the
height of the antenna system.
(b)
That Section 4.2 be amended to also require the submission of a
public notification package that includes the information required by
Industry Canada’s Public Consultation Process.
(c)
That Section 4.3(a) be appropriately amended to delete the current
Industry Canada’s exemptions and to specify that the City’s policy
does not apply to the following types of installations, based on
Industry Canada’s exemption criteria:
(d)
(i)
New Antenna Systems: where the height is less than 15
metres above ground level. This exclusion does not apply to
antenna systems proposed by telecommunications carriers,
broadcasting undertakings or third party tower owners;
(ii)
Existing Antenna Systems: where modifications are made,
antennas added or the tower replaced, including to facilitate
sharing, provided that the total cumulative height increase is
not greater than 25% of the height of the initial antenna
system installation. No increase in height may occur within
one year of completion of the initial construction. This
exclusion does not apply to antenna systems using purpose
built antenna supporting structures with a height of less than
15 metres above ground level operated by
telecommunications carriers, broadcasting undertakings or
third party tower owners;
(iii)
Non-Tower Structures: antennas on buildings, water towers,
lamp posts, etc. may be excluded from consultation provided
that the height above ground of the non-tower structure,
exclusive of appurtenances, is not increased by more than
25%;
(iv)
Temporary Antenna Systems: used for special events or
emergency operations and must be removed within three
months of the start of the emergency or special event; and
(v)
No consultation is required prior to performing maintenance
on an existing antenna system.
That Section 4.3(b) be appropriately amended to:

Require the notice to be clearly marked, making reference to
the proposed antenna system, so that it is not misinterpreted
as junk mail and that the face of the package must clearly
reference that the recipient is within the prescribed
notification radius of the proposed antenna system.
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Public Agenda
(e)
DS-14-175
September 8, 2014
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
That the notification radius be measured from the outside
perimeter of the supporting structure. For the purpose of this
requirement, the outside perimeter begins at the furthest
point of the supporting mechanism, be it the outermost guy
line, building edge, face of the self-supporting tower, etc.

That the notice of the public meeting and notification
package be provided a minimum 30 days before the public
meeting date; and,
That a new Section 4.5 Time Limit for Construction be created to
implement a three (3) year time limit for constructing an antenna
system after the consultation process has concluded in accordance
with Industry Canada’s requirements subject to any extension from
the City.
Proposed Request for Proposal Process for Potential Disposition of 485 and 501
Normandy Street
(See Pages 205 to 233)
Recommendation
That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council:
That pursuant to Report DS-14-175 dated September 3, 2014, staff be directed
to: proceed with the three-stage Request for Proposal process for the potential
disposition of the City owned lands at 485 and 501 Normandy Street, Oshawa;
issue a Request for Expression of Interest in general accordance with
Attachment 2 to said Report; and report back to Development Services
Committee and City Council with the results thereto.
DS-14-176
Revised Applications to Amend the Windfields Part II Plan and Zoning By-law
60-94 and for Approval of a Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2012-01) – Phase 2,
and Part of Phase 1, West of Simcoe Street North, North of Future Britannia
Avenue West, Tribute Communities (2157236 Ontario Limited)
(See Pages 234 to 265)
Recommendation
That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council:
1.
That pursuant to Report DS-14-176 dated September 3, 2014, the revised
application submitted by Tribute Communities (2157236 Ontario Limited)
(File: B-3100-0167) to amend the Windfields Part II Plan for Phase 2 on
lands west of Simcoe Street North and north of Britannia Avenue West be
approved and the necessary by-law be passed generally in accordance
with the comments in the above noted report; and,
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2.
That pursuant to Report DS-14-176 dated September 3, 2014, the revised
application submitted by Tribute Communities (2157236 Ontario Limited)
(File: Z-2012-03) to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 to appropriate zones to
implement a revised draft plan of subdivision and the proposed
amendments to the Windfields Part II Plan or Phase 2 on lands west of
Simcoe Street North and north of Britannia Avenue West be approved and
the necessary by-law be passed generally in accordance with the
comments in the above noted report; and,
3.
That pursuant to Report DS-14-176 dated September 3, 2014, the revised
application submitted by Tribute Communities (2157236 Ontario Limited)
to implement a revised draft plan of subdivision (File: S-O-2012-01), which
proposes block townhouse dwellings, back-to-back townhouse dwellings,
apartments and a community institutional block or Phase 2 on lands and a
revision to allow an alternative residential lot pattern of School Block B in
Phase 1 on lands west of Simcoe Street North and north of Britannia
Avenue West be approved subject to the currently approved Council
conditions set out in Attachment 7 of the above noted report, with the
following revisions:

That the following condition be added as Condition 34(a):
“34.(a) That prior to the first submission or site plan and/or
engineering drawings, the subdivider shall engage an urban design
and landscape architect, satisfactory to Planning Services, to
prepare and submit urban design guidelines to Planning Services
for approval for the lands north of Britannia Avenue West, east of
Blocks L and M and west of Simcoe Street North. The guidelines
should consider pedestrian connections from Street T to Simcoe
Street North and vistas/view corridors to the Windfields Stone
House.”

That condition 42 be deleted and replaced with the following:
“42. That a reserve block be provided along the frontage of
Blocks 1 and S to restrict driveway access to Britannia Avenue
West.”

That Condition 51 be deleted and replaced with the following:
"51. The subdivider shall construct all required bike lanes on
Britannia Avenue West, Street T and part of Street O and bike
routes on Streets A, J, and part of Street O to the satisfaction of
Engineering Services."
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That the following condition be added as Condition 70(a):
“70.(a) That the subdivider pay the City an appropriate amount to
satisfy the parkland dedication requirements of the Planning Act for
Blocks S, U, V and X north of Britannia Avenue West and west
Simcoe Street North during the building permit process.

That a new Condition U be added as follows:
“U. School Block
77.

That the residential lots shown on the Elementary School
Block(s) only be permitted to be registered after it is proven
to the Planning Services satisfaction that the block is not
required for any school or other community use.
That a new Condition V be added as follows:
“V. Community Use Block
"78.
4.
DS-14-181
That the alternative residential uses proposed on Block X
only be considered once the Owner has demonstrated to the
City's satisfaction that the Community Uses intended for the
site cannot be achieved. Demonstration shall include, but
not be limited to an advert in the local paper offering the
Block for sale."
That in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act and
notwithstanding that the rezoning proposed in the public meeting report
and at the public meeting differs from that approved by City Council, such
differences are not substantial enough to require further notice and
another public meeting.
Request from the Region of Durham for a Sanitary Easement over City Lands to
the East of 953 Farewell Street (File: SPA-2012-28)
(See Pages 266 to 267)
Recommendation
That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council:
Whereas the Region of Durham has requested that the City grant it an easement
over City land (Part 7, Plan 40R-28362) to protect an existing Regional sanitary
sewer to the east of 953 Farewell Street (see Attachment 1); and,
Whereas it is appropriate that the City convey the easement to the Region for a
nominal sum;
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Therefore be it resolved that the City approve the request from the Region of
Durham to grant the Region an easement for a sanitary sewer over Part 7, Plan
40R-28362 to the east of 953 Farewell Street and that the execution of any legal
documents required to implement this proposal be delegated to the
Commissioner of Development Services and be in a form and content acceptable
to the City Solicitor.
DS-14-152
Request from A.B. Gil Management Inc. to Purchase City-Owned Land Adjacent
to 1464 Harmony Road North
Recommendation
That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council:
Whereas by letter dated December 4, 2013 A. B. Gil Management Inc. submitted
a request to purchase City owned land adjacent to 1464 Harmony Road North
and north of Missom Gate (DS-13-287); and,
Whereas on December 9, 2013 the Development Services Committee referred
the correspondence to staff for a report; and,
Whereas on June 18, 2014 A. B. Gil Management Inc. advised that it is no longer
interested in purchasing the City owned land;
Therefore be it resolved that the request from A. B. Gil Management Inc. dated
December 4, 2013 be removed from the Development Services Committee’s
Outstanding Items List.
Discussion Agenda
Matters Excluded from Consent Agenda
Items to Be Introduced By Councillors
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Closed Portion of Meeting
DS-14-153
Potential Sale of City Owned Lands on Taunton Road East between 480 and 496
Taunton Road
Recommendation
That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council:
That pursuant to Report DS-14-153 dated September 3, 2014, the Mayor and
Clerk be authorized to execute Agreements of Purchase and Sale with the
abutting owners of the City Lands between 480 and 496 Taunton Road East
(Parts 1 and 2, Plan 40R-23989) generally in accordance with the terms set out
in the above-noted Report together with such documents as are required to
complete the transaction in the opinion of the City Solicitor and further that the
Agreement and other documents be in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
Recess
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Planning Act Public Meetings
Council Chamber
6:30 p.m.
APPLICATION 1: 575-725 Taunton Road East and Lands South of 575-725 Taunton Road
East (Whitby Meadows Inc.)
Presentation
Anne McIlroy, BrookMcIlroy to present an overview of the applications to amend the Oshawa
Official Plan, Pinecrest Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 for 575-725 Taunton Road East
and lands to the south of 575-725 Taunton Road East and the unopened Murton Street Road
Allowance.
Delegations
(As may be presented)
Correspondence
DS-14-182
Ron Boulter – Submitting Comments in Opposition to the Applications to Amend
the Oshawa Official Plan, Pinecrest Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 for
575-725 Taunton Road East and Lands to the South of 575-725 Taunton Road
East, and the Unopened Murton Street Road Allowance
(See Page 268)
Recommendation
That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council:
That Correspondence DS-14-182 dated August 16, 2014 from Ron Boulter
submitting comments in opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa
Official Plan, Pinecrest Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 for 575-725
Taunton Road East and lands to the south of 575-725 Taunton Road East, and
the unopened Murton Street Road Allowance, be referred to staff.
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September 8, 2014
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Report
DS-14-172
Applications to Amend the Oshawa Official Plan, Pinecrest Part II Plan and
Zoning By-law 60-94 for 595-725 Taunton Road East and lands to the south of
595-725 Taunton Road East, and the unopened Murton Street road allowance
and the Subdivision Agreements for Registered Plans 40M-2157 and 40M-2309,
Whitby Meadows Inc.
(See Pages 269 to 294)
Recommendation
That pursuant to Report DS-14-172 dated September 3, 2014, the applications
submitted by Whitby Meadows Inc. to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and
Pinecrest Part II Plan (File OPA-2014-02) and Zoning By-law 60-94
(File: Z-2014-01) to permit special purpose commercial uses on the unopened
Murton Street road allowance and 595-725 Taunton Road East and lands to the
south and the requested amendments to the subdivision agreements for 40M2157 and 40M-2309 (Files 18T-92015-AA and 18T-95003-AA) 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.
Adjournment
Development Services Committee – September 8, 2014
Additional Items Provided at Meeting:
1.
DS-14-185 - Ron Wilson and Anita Collins Submitting Comments in
Opposition to the Revised Applications to Amend the Taunton Part II Plan
and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for Approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision S-O2012-03, North of Coldstream Drive, Between Harmony Road North and
Grandview Street North, Sillwell Developments Ltd. and 1229403 Ontario
Ltd.
2.
DS-14-186 - SmartCentres – Advising of Intent to Submit Comments on the
Application Submitted by Whitby Meadows Inc. Once all Relevant Planning
Documents are Received

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