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Planning and Development Committee

Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
-
Location:
Council Chambers or Electronic Participation
Municipal Administrative Centre
40 Temperance Street, 2nd Floor
Bowmanville, Ontario
Members Present:
  • Mayor A. Foster, 
  • Councillor G. Anderson, 
  • Councillor S. Elhajjeh, 
  • Councillor W. Woo, 
  • and Councillor M. Zwart 
Regrets:
  • Councillor L. Rang 
  • and Councillor C. Traill 
Staff Present:
  • M. Dempster, 
  • J. Newman, 
  • L. Turcotte, 
  • A. Tapp, 
  • K. Richardson, 
  • D. Lyons, 
  • and L. Reck 
Other Staff Present:

  • S. Parish, T. Robichaud

     

1.
Call to Order

 

Councillor Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m.

2.
Land Acknowledgment Statement

 

Councilor Woo led the meeting in the Land Acknowledgement Statement.

3.
Declaration of Interest

 

There were no disclosures of interest stated at this meeting.

4.
Announcements

 

Members of Committee announced upcoming community events and matters of community interest.

5.
Presentations/Delegations

 

5.1
Scott Waterhouse, GHD and Sean Turk, Your Home Developments, Regarding Report PDS-005-25 - Recommendation on Applications by GHD Ltd. for a Clarington Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment in the Bowmanville Major Transit Station Area

 

Scott Waterhouse, GHD was present on behalf of the applicant. Scott explained that Sections 6.3 and 10.18 of the report recommend a holding provision specific to securing GO station funding, which stems from the GO Station Funding Act. S. Waterhouse stated that the applicant is concerned that the holding provision is open-ended and lacks specifics on when it can be removed. Scott questioned when the Municipal Transit By-law will be approved. S. Waterhouse stated that the applicant requests the report be referred to Staff for further discussions regarding the transit station funding.

6.
Consent Agenda

 

6.1
PDS-005-25 - Recommendation on Applications by GHD Ltd. for a Clarington Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit a Total of 464 Residential Units in the Bowmanville Major Transit Station Area

This item has attachments. 
1.PDS-005-25.pdf
2.Attachment 1 to Report PDS-005-25.pdf
3.Attachment 2 to Report PDS-005-25.pdf
  • Resolution #PD-004-25
    Moved byMayor Foster
    Seconded byCouncillor Elhajjeh

    That Report PDS-005-25 - Recommendation on Applications by GHD Ltd. for a Clarington Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit a Total of 464 Residential Units in the Bowmanville Major Transit Station Area, be referred back to Staff.

    Carried

6.2
PDS-008-25 - Recommendation on a Rezoning Application to Permit 12 Residential Lots at 3187 Middle Road in Bowmanville

This item has attachments. 
1.PDS-008-25.pdf
2.Attachment 1 to Report PDS-008-25.pdf
3.Attachment 2 to Report PDS-008-25 2.pdf
4.Attachment 3 to Report PDS-008-25.pdf
  • Resolution #PD-005-25
    Moved byMayor Foster
    Seconded byCouncillor Woo

    That Report PDS-008-25 and any related delegations of communication items, be received;

    That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Akero Developments be approved and the By-law contained in Attachment 1 to Report PDS-008-25 be approved;

    That the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2024-0008 submitted by Akero Developments be supported, subject to the conditions approved by the Deputy CAO of Planning and Infrastructure Services;

    That once all conditions contained in the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law 84-63 with respect to the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol and the conditions of the Subdivision are satisfied, the By-law authorizing the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be approved by the Deputy CAO of Planning and Infrastructure Services;

    That the Region of Durham Community Growth and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PDS-008-25 and Council’s decision; and

    That all interested parties and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

    Carried

7.
Items for Separate Discussion

 

8.
Unfinished Business

 

9.
New Business

 

  • Alter the Agenda

    Resolution #PD-006-25
    Moved byMayor Foster
    Seconded byCouncillor Elhajjeh

    That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 11.1, Confidential Report LGS-007-25 - Proposed Acquisition of Property by the Municipality, at this time.

    Carried

11.
Confidential Items

 

11.1
LGS-007-25 - Proposed Acquisition of Property by the Municipality

 

  • Closed Session

    Resolution #PD-007-25
    Moved byMayor Foster
    Seconded byCouncillor Zwart

    That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing the following matters:

    • proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and
    • a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality.
    Carried

    Rise and Report

    The meeting resumed in open session at 6:08 p.m.

    Councillor Anderson advised that one item was discussed in “closed” session in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, and one resolution was passed to provide direction to Staff.


  • Recess

    Resolution #PD-008-25
    Moved byMayor Foster
    Seconded byCouncillor Elhajjeh

    That the Committee recess until 6:30 p.m.

    Carried

    The meeting reconvened at 6:32 p.m. with Councillor Anderson in the Chair.


10.
Public Meetings (6:30 p.m.)

 

10.1
Public Meeting for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision

This item has attachments. 
1.ZBA2024-0018 Key Stats.pdf
2.Alyssa Woods, KLM Planning Presentation.pdf

Jim Derlatka was present and stated that the proposal does not fit with the current neighbourhood and suggested that single-family homes would be a better match for the existing style and size of the area. Jim expressed concerns regarding the cost of homes. J. Derlatka stated that they created a petition which resulted in residents being worried about apartment towers being developed. Jim provided an overview of the average income to obtain a mortgage, emphasizing that the homes would be bought and rented at astronomical prices.

Nolan Marshall was present to express concerns regarding increased traffic, loss of quiet nature, and the lack of green space, infrastructure, and services.

Alyssa Woods, KLM Planning, was present on behalf of 2265719 Ontario Inc. Using an electronic presentation, Alyssa provided an overview of the location and context, existing policy, and the proposed zoning. A. Woods outlined the development proposal including the renderings and materials submitted supporting the application. Alyssa answered questions from Members of Committee.

10.1.1
PDS-007-25 - Information and Recommendation on a Rezoning and Amendment to a Draft Plan of Subdivision to Permit 22 Townhouse Units on Kenneth Cole Drive in the Northglen Neighbourhood of Bowmanville

This item has attachments. 
1.PDS-007-25.pdf
2.Attachment 1 to Report PDS-007-25.pdf
3.Attachment 2 to Report PDS-007-25.pdf
4.Attachment 3 to Report PDS-007-25.pdf
  • Resolution #PD-009-25
    Moved byCouncillor Woo
    Seconded byCouncillor Elhajjeh

    That Report PDS-007-25 and any related communication items, be received;

    That the rezoning application submitted by 2265719 Ontario Inc., be approved and the By-law in Attachment 1 to Report PDS-007-25 be approved;

    That the application for an Amendment to the Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2007-0004 submitted by 2265719 Ontario Inc. to permit 22 townhouse units be supported subject to the amending conditions to be approved by the Deputy CAO of Planning and Infrastructure Services;

    That any Council and/or Public concerns regarding the subdivision be addressed through the amending conditions of draft approval;

    That once all conditions contained in the Official Plan with respect to the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol and the conditions of the Subdivision are satisfied, the By-law authorizing the removal of the (H) Hold Symbol be approved;

    That the Region of Durham Community Growth and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PDS-007-25 and Council’s decision; and

    That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-007-025 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

    Carried

10.2
Public Meeting for a Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment

This item has attachments. 
1.Nadine Taylor Presentation.pdf
2.Bousfields Presentation Planning Committee Presentation_FEB-6-2025-compressed.pdf
3.COPA2024-0007 and ZBA2024-0031 Key Stats.pdf

Jim Derlatka was present in opposition to the application. Jim stated that the proposal does not fit with the existing neighbourhood and suggested that the new development should mirror the current housing style. Jim explained the importance of preserving the trees and incorporating the development around them. Jim expressed concerns regarding the province's influence over the municipality and answered questions from Members of Committee.

Nadine Taylor was present in opposition to the application. Using an electronic presentation, Nadine expressed concerns regarding the proposal contradicting existing policies and acts. N. Taylor stated that the lot is designated as environmentally protected. Nadine expressed concerns regarding headwater drainage and the removal of CLOCA's authority. Nadine explained that the 15 snag trees on the property are home to three endangered bat species, making it illegal to destroy their habitat.

  • Resolution #PD-010-25
    Moved byMayor Foster
    Seconded byCouncillor Elhajjeh

    That the delegation be extended for an additional 2 minutes.

    Carried

    Nadine expressed concerns regarding the removal of trees, which is not compliant with the woodlot preservation by-law. N. Taylor requested that Committee deny the tree removal permit. Nadine provided an overview of the various acts, by-laws, and policies that the proposal violates and answered questions from Members of Committee.

    Tracey Ali was present to express concerns regarding the headwater drainage feature, greenspace, and potential flooding.

    Kathleen Grey was present to express concerns regarding the fit of the proposal, overflow of schooling, traffic, and suggested single family dwellings instead.

    Dan Aldworth was present to express concerns regarding greenspace, traffic flow and safety.

    Anne Meredith was present to express concerns regarding birds, the owl habitat, and the property is home to over a dozen different species of songbirds.

    Liam Murphy, Bousfields Inc. and Paul Neals, Orion Enviornmental Solution Inc. were present on behalf of Stylux Bowmanville Inc. Using an electronic presentation, Liam provided an overview of the application timeline, subject site and surrounding context. L. Murphy outlined the planning context, zoning regulations, site plan, landscape plan, and elevations for dual frontage units and typical townhouse units. Liam and Paul answered questions from Members of Committee.


10.2.1
PDS-009-25 - Applications by Stylux Bowmanville Inc. for a Clarington Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to Permit a Total of 97 Residential Units at 500 Mearns Avenue in Bowmanville

This item has attachments. 
1.PDS-009-25.pdf
2.Attachment 1 to Report PDS-009-25.pdf
3.Attachment 2 to Report PDS-009-25.pdf
  • Resolution #PD-011-25
    Moved byCouncillor Elhajjeh
    Seconded byCouncillor Zwart

    That Report PDS-009-25 and any related communication items, be received for information only;

    That Staff receive and consider comments from the public, review agencies, and Council with respect to the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Bousfields Inc. on behalf of Stylux Bowmanville Inc. and continue processing the applications including the preparation of a subsequent recommendations report; and

    That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-009-25 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

    Carried

    The Public Meetings concluded at 8:04 p.m.


12.
Adjournment

 
  • Resolution #PD-012-25
    Moved byMayor Foster
    Seconded byCouncillor Woo

    That the meeting adjourn at 8:04 p.m.

    Carried
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