March 6, City Councillor B. Callahan Wards 3 and 4 (vacation)

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1 March 6, 2006 Members Present: The following were present at 7:00 p.m.: City Councillor G. Gibson Wards 1 and 5 (Chair) Regional Councillor E. Moore Wards 1 and 5 Regional Councillor J. Sprovieri - Wards 9 and 10 City Councillor S. Hames Wards 7 and 8 The following arrived subsequently at the times noted: Regional Councillor P. Palleschi - Wards 2 and 6 (Vice-Chair) (7:08 p.m.) Regional Councillor S. DiMarco Wards 3 and 4 (7:03 p.m.) Regional Councillor G. Miles Wards 7 and 8 (7:03 p.m.) City Councillor J. Hutton Wards 2 and 6 (7:05 p.m.) City Councillor G. Manning Wards 9 and 10 (70:3 p.m.) Members Absent: Staff Present: City Councillor B. Callahan Wards 3 and 4 (vacation) Planning, Design and Development Department J. Corbett, Commissioner of Planning, Design and Development A. Smith, Director of Planning and Land Development Services K. Walsh, Director of Community Design, Park Planning and Development R. Bino, Director of Engineering and Development Services P. Snape, Manager of Development Services D. Kraszewski, Manager of Development Services K. Ash, Manager, Development Services G. Charles, Central Area Planner N. Grady, Development Planner M. Gervais, Development Planner B. Steiger, Development Planner Legal Services Department Ted Yao, Legal Counsel Management and Administrative Services Department K. Zammit, Director of Council and Administrative Services and Acting City Clerk J. LeFeuvre, Deputy City Clerk C. Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator

2 The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m., recessed at 8:25 p.m., reconvened at 8:35 p.m. and adjourned at 10:18 p.m. After due consideration of the matters placed before this Committee, the members beg leave to present its report as follows: Item Recommendation A. PDD Approval of Agenda B. Conflicts of Interest C. Consent D1. PDD Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam (Ont.) Inc. (Desmond Roychauduri-Architect) East side of Hurontario Street, south of the intersection of Sandalwood Parkway East and Hurontario Street - Ward 2 (File C1E13.14) D2. PDD Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Glen Schnarr and Associates (Airport Road/Highway #7 Commercial Complex East side of Airport Road, north of Queen Street East and west of Maritime Ontario Boulevard - Ward 10 (File C7E6.33) D3. PDD Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law Crombie Properties (Sobeys Real Estate Holdings) South east corner of Chinguacousy Road and Queen Street Ward 4 (File C2W5.10) D4. PDD Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law Springbrook Lionhead Estates Kaneff Properties Inc. South of Queen Street West and west of Creditview Road - Ward 6 (File C4W5.9) D5. PDD Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law Heathwood Homes (Meadowvale Limited) North of Highway 407 between Chinguacousy Road and Mavis Road - Ward 6 (File T2W13.6) D6. PDD Application to Amend the Official and Zoning By-Law Alterra-Finer (Brampton) Ltd. 11 George Street North North west of the intersection of George Street and Queen Street West Ward 5 (File C1W6.69) Page 2 of 25

3 D7. PDD Application to Amend the Official and Zoning By-Law DCK Developments Inc. 107, 111 and 113 Queen Street, 120 and 123 John Street, and 4 James Street - East side of James Street, south of Queen Street East Ward 3 (File C1E5.54) D8. PDD Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law W. E. Oughtred & Associates / West Prime Properties Ltd. East of CN Rail spur line along the future extension of Dennison Avenue Ward 5 (File C1W6.68) E. Delegations F. Development Team Reports G1. PDD Response to the City of Mississauga Staff Report - Power Generating Facilities (File G70 MI) H1. PDD Committee of Adjustment Activity Summary October to December 2005 (File G31AC) H2. PDD Appeal by the City of Brampton of Committee of Adjustment Approval of Minor Variance Application A015/06 32 Regan Road Ward 2 (File A015/06) H3. PDD Support the Decision of the Committee of Adjustment to refuse Minor Variance Application A377/ Heritage Road Ward 6 (File A377/05) I. Building and Zoning Reports J. Community Design - Parks Planning and Development Reports K. Engineering and Development Services Reports L1. PDD Minutes- Brampton Heritage Board February 21, 2006 M1. Status of Highway 410 Extension M2. PDD Communication Towers on the Roof of Buildings. N1. PDD List of Referred Matters - Planning, Design and Development Committee O1. PDD Sidewalks on Louvain Drive Page 3 of 25

4 P1. PDD Notice of Motion Q1 PDD Resolution Highway 50/Highway 427 Extension Area Arterial Study (File T17). R. Question Period S. Public Question Period T. Closed Session U. PDD Adjournment City Councillor Gibson, Chair Page 4 of 25

5 A. Approval of the Agenda PDD That the agenda for the Meeting of March 6, 2006, be approved as amended as follows: To Add: Re Item D1 - Correspondence and petition from area residents, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam (Ont.) Inc. (Desmond Roychauduri-Architect) East side of Hurontario Street, south of the intersection of Sandalwood Parkway East and Hurontario Street - Ward 2 (File C1E13.14). Re Item D2 - Correspondence from Mr. Russell D. Cheeseman, Toronto, legal counsel for Abbas Development Corporation, dated March 3, 2006, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Glen Schnarr and Associates (Airport Road/Highway #7 Commercial Complex East side of Airport Road, north of Queen Street East and west of Maritime Ontario Boulevard - Ward 10 (File C7E6.33). Re Item D5 - Correspondence from Mr. Michael Kovacevic, Goodman and Carr, legal counsel for Lino and Aurora Moro, owners of property located at 7916 Chinguacousy Road, Brampton, re; Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law Heathwood Homes (Meadowvale Limited) North of Highway 407 between Chinguacousy Road and Mavis Road - Ward 6 (File T2W13.6). Item M2. Communication Towers on the Roof of Buildings. B. Conflicts of Interest - nil C. Consent The following items listed with an asterisk (*) were considered to be routine and noncontroversial by the Committee and were approved at one time. (G1, H1, H3, L1, O1, Q1) Page 5 of 25

6 D. Public Meeting Reports D 1. Report from D. Kraszewski, Manager of Development Services, and N. Grady, Development Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated February 14, 2006, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam (Ont.) Inc. (Desmond Roychauduri- Architect) East side of Hurontario Street, south of the intersection of Sandalwood Parkway East and Hurontario Street - Ward 2 (File C1E13.14). Members of the public present requested a presentation of the proposal. Mr. Neal Grady, Development Planner, gave a presentation and provided details of the proposal to permit the development of a place of worship. The proposal is for a two-storey building with 129 parking spaces that will be accessed by two driveways from Hurontario Street. The Chair acknowledged correspondence and a petition from area residents objecting to the subject proposal. The following residents spoke in opposition of the subject proposal: Wayne Harvey Tony DiValentin Lionel Miranda Michelle Schiau Brian Laramy Kathy Branton Hamza Ahmad Gary Tawse Charlene Cyrus Beth Blackmere Roxine Ouellette Shawn Gallant Mike Gourzong Pierre Dussault Suzanne Tawse Susan Cisteria Judy Buttivant 26 Townley Crescent 46 Helios Place 54 Aurora Place 11 Sunshade Place 38 Clearview Court 6 Townley Crescent 345 Mill Street South 5 Sunshade Place 41 Townley Crescent 26 Aurora Place 13 Fisherman Drive 20 Helios Place 18 Southwell Place 128 Sunforest Drive 5 Sunshade Place 72 Aurora Place 48 Sapphire Crescent The concerns expressed and comments provided below are from the residents who made written submissions and those listed above who spoke at the meeting: Page 6 of 25

7 o the proposed use is inappropriate and incompatible for the area o the proposed size of the building is 3 times the size permitted by the existing by-law o uses identified suggest that the site will be busy not only during services but also evenings and weekends when social activities occur o potential for accidents when vehicles exit the site onto Hurontario Street due to the high speed of traffic o area is a mix of rural and urban neighbourhood with some low rise industrial; the proposed height and mass of the building will overwhelm the area o traffic congestion on Sandalwood Parkway is already problematic; fire trucks are sometimes unable to turn onto Sandalwood Parkway from their station east of Highway 10. o fire and ambulance services will be impeded o a traffic study has not been submitted to the City for review as yet o parking area provided is insufficient for the size of the building, therefore, overflow will impact streets in the adjacent residential community o proposed dome will likely cause sun impact on some homes o the height of the minaret does not fit with the character of the surrounding buildings o insufficient buffering in the current proposal o will there be controls on noise generated during construction; what are the hours of operation during construction o will an environmental assessment be completed; existing plants and wildlife need to be considered o why is the original plan for the building being revised o will the number of parking spaces be increased to accommodate the additional vehicles o how many people are expected to worship at any one time o there is no access to the site from the west side of Highway 10 o some residents paid a premium for lots on a quiet cul-de-sac and would like the area to remain that way o residents understand that the community needs a mosque and would support a smaller scale building o the full impact of the proposed structure will not be seen until it is completed o many other faiths rent space to worship o industrial lands would be more suitable for this proposal The following residents spoke in support of the subject proposal: Mr. Farhan Khokhar Ahsar Butt Naseer Mirza Mahmud Mensah 10 Ferncastle Crescent 35 Ferncroft Place 62 Dewridge Court 49 Richgrove Drive Page 7 of 25

8 Razia Butt Naheed Khokar Iftikhar Choudry Haroon Chaudhry Khalid Mahmood 35 Ferncroft Place 10 Ferncastle Crescent 53 Pressed Brick Drive 12 Maldives Crescent 8 Blackmere Circle Their reasons and comments are as follows: o residents of Islamic faith in Brampton are in need of a mosque where they can worship together as a community o currently, Brampton residents travel as far as Maple to worship in a mosque o this proposal provides an opportunity for Brampton to boast about the first mosque being built in the City o worship meetings are held in rental sites such as recreation centres and attendees are often subject to ridicule from persons attending other functions; o while worship is in progress at these rental locations, there is little privacy and attendees are often subject to loud music and other noise from adjacent rooms o vehicles belonging to worshipers have been subject to vandalism at rental sites o the site will also be used for social, recreational and educational activities and all members of the community, not only those of Islamic faith, are welcome to attend o mosque will be beneficial to all residents of the City regardless of ethnic background and will assist to unite families and bring members of all faiths together o would residents opposing the mosque prefer to have a Price Chopper super market at the site o there is a lot of misconception about the Islamic faith; the proposed mosque will provide the opportunity for all residents to learn and understand about the faith o young children who have never been able to attend a mosque should not be deprived of this opportunity o mosque will increase the value of the surrounding properties and benefit the City economically o the City s Parking Enforcement can be called if parking becomes an issue on the residential streets o in other cities with mosques, parking issues have been addressed Staff confirmed that all the comments provided and the concerns raised by the residents will be considered in the recommendation report which will be presented to Committee at a future date. PDD That the report from D. Kraszewski, Manager of Development Services, and N. Grady, Development Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated February 14, 2006, to the Planning, Design and Development Committee Meeting of March 6, 2006, Page 8 of 25

9 re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam (Ont.) Inc. (Desmond Roychauduri-Architect) East side of Hurontario Street, south of the intersection of Sandalwood Parkway East and Hurontario Street - Ward 2 (File C1E13.14) be received; and 2. That the correspondence and petition submitted by the area residents to the Meeting of March 6, 2006, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam (Ont.) Inc. (Desmond Roychauduri-Architect) East side of Hurontario Street, south of the intersection of Sandalwood Parkway East and Hurontario Street - Ward 2 (File C1E13.14) be received; and 3. That staff be directed to report back to Planning, Design and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation subsequent to the completion of the circulation of the application and a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal. D 2. Report from D. Kraszewski, Manager of Development Services, and S. Todd, Development Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated February 8, 2006, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Glen Schnarr and Associates (Airport Road/Highway #7 Commercial Complex East side of Airport Road, north of Queen Street East and west of Maritime Ontario Boulevard - Ward 10 (File C7E6.33). No members of the public indicated that they wished to address Committee regarding this item. The Chair acknowledged correspondence dated March 3, 2006, from Mr. Russell D. Cheeseman, Toronto, legal counsel for Abbas Development Corporation, owners of lands adjacent to the subject application expressing concerns with respect to proposed amendment. PDD That the report from D. Kraszewski, Manager of Development Services, and S. Todd, Development Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated February 8, 2006, to the Planning, Design and Development Committee Meeting of March 6, 2006, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Glen Schnarr and Associates (Airport Road/Highway # Page 9 of 25

10 Commercial Complex East side of Airport Road, north of Queen Street East and west of Maritime Ontario Boulevard - Ward 10 (File C7E6.33) be received; and 2. That the correspondence dated March 3, 2006, from Mr. Russell D. Cheeseman, Toronto, legal counsel for Abbas Development Corporation, to the Meeting of March 6, 2006, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Glen Schnarr and Associates (Airport Road/Highway #7 Commercial Complex East side of Airport Road, north of Queen Street East and west of Maritime Ontario Boulevard - Ward 10 (File C7E6.33) be received; and 3. That the development agreement associated with this application be amended to reflect the changes in use as contemplated through the staff report, only if the use is supported by the City and/or approved by the Ontario Municipal Board; and 4. That staff be directed to report back to Planning, Design and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation subsequent to the completion of a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal, only if public concerns are identified or if the uses being proposed by the applicant are determined by the City s market consultant to negatively impact the existing or planned supermarkets in the City, pursuant to Resolution C passed by Council at its meeting of January 30, D 3. Report from P. Snape, Manager of Development Services, and B. Steiger, Development Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated February 8, 2006, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law Crombie Properties (Sobeys Real Estate Holdings) South east corner of Chinguacousy Road and Queen Street Ward 4 (File C2W5.10). Members of the public present requested a presentation of the proposal but did not wish to speak. Mr. Bernie Steiger, Development Planner, gave a presentation and provided details of the proposal to permit new commercial buildings at the subject site and an addition to the existing supermarket building for a separate retail tenant Page 10 of 25

11 PDD That the report from P. Snape, Manager of Development Services, and B. Steiger, Development Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated February 8, 2006, to the Planning, Design and Development Committee Meeting of March 6, 2006, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law Crombie Properties (Sobeys Real Estate Holdings) South east corner of Chinguacousy Road and Queen Street Ward 4 (File C2W5.10) be received; and 2. That staff be directed to report back to Planning, Design and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation subsequent to the completion of the circulation of the application and a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal. D 4. Report from K. Ash, Manager of Development Services, and M. Gervais, Development Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated February 10, 2006, re: Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law Springbrook Lionhead Estates Kaneff Properties Inc. South of Queen Street West and west of Creditview Road - Ward 6 (File C4W5.9). Members of the public present requested a presentation of the proposal. Ms. Michelle Gervais, Development Planner, gave a presentation and provided details of the proposal to permit a residential subdivision consisting of 14 single detached dwellings at the subject location. Mr. Rick Sterritt, 8940 Creditview Road, owner of property on the south of the subject proposal, was concerned about the increased density being proposed, temporary right-in/right-out access to Queen Street West, the potential for U-turns on Queen Street and the alternate emergency access to the existing Classic Drive. He advised that he owns a livestock operation and was assured that there will be a buffer zone with a minimum separation distance between his property and the proposed subdivision. He noted that the proposed plan of subdivision does not line-up with his proposed subdivision. He indicated that there is a potential purchaser of his property who intends to keep the property as agricultural which may impact the future alignment of Classic Drive. He felt that approval of the subject application at this time is premature Page 11 of 25

12 Staff confirmed that the concerns raised by Mr. Sterritt will be considered in the recommendation report which will be presented to Committee at a future date PDD That the report from K. Ash, Manager of Development Services, and M. Gervais, Development Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated February 10, 2006, to the Planning, Design and Development Committee Meeting of March 6, 2006, re: Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law Springbrook Lionhead Estates Kaneff Properties Inc. South of Queen Street West and west of Creditview Road - Ward 6 (File C4W5.9) be received; and 2. That staff be directed to report back to Planning, Design and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation subsequent to the completion of the circulation of the application and a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal. D 5. Report from K. Ash, Manager of Development Services, and M. Gervais, Development Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated February 6, 2006, re: Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law Heathwood Homes (Meadowvale Limited) North of Highway 407 between Chinguacousy Road and Mavis Road - Ward 6 (File T2W13.6). Members of the public present requested a presentation of the proposal. The Chair acknowledged correspondence from Mr. Michael Kovacevic, Goodman & Carr, Toronto, legal counsel for Lino and Aurora Moro, owners of property located at 7619 Chinguacousy Road, Brampton, outlining the reasons for their objection to the subject application. Ms. Michelle Gervais, Development Planner, gave a presentation and provided details of the proposal to permit a draft a plan of condominium at the subject location. Mr. Tony Linardi, son-in-law of Mr. And Mrs. Moro, who own the property located at 7619 Chinguacousy Road, Brampton, made reference to correspondence that was submitted by Goodman and Carr outlining the reasons for their objection to the subject application. Mr Linardi reiterated the concerns expressed in the correspondence regarding the need for a road connection at the Page 12 of 25

13 north east corner of the proposed development to connect with the Moro property, the impact of the proposed stormwater management pond on the quality of existing drinking well-water, clarification with respect to the three distinct proposals within the subject application and the lack of information provided to the public. He urged that the application not be approved until all their concerns are addressed. Staff confirmed that the issues raised will be considered in the recommendation report which will be presented to Committee at a future date. PDD That the report from K. Ash, Manager of Development Services, and M. Gervais, Development Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated February 6, 2006, to the Planning, Design and Development Committee Meeting of March 6, 2006, re: Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law Heathwood Homes (Meadowvale Limited) North of Highway 407 between Chinguacousy Road and Mavis Road - Ward 6 (File T2W13.6) be received; 2. That the correspondence from Mr. Michael Kovacevic, Goodman & Carr, Toronto, legal counsel for Lino and Aurora Moro, owners of property located at 7619 Chinguacousy Road, Brampton, dated March 3, 2006, to the Planning, Design and Development Committee Meeting of March 6, 2006, re: Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law Heathwood Homes (Meadowvale Limited) North of Highway 407 between Chinguacousy Road and Mavis Road - Ward 6 (File T2W13.6) be received; and 3. That staff be directed to report back to Planning, Design and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation subsequent to the completion of the circulation of the application and a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal. D 6. Report from A. Taranu, Manager of Urban Design and Public Buildings, and G. Charles, Central Area Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated March 6, 2006, re: Application to Amend the Official and Zoning By-Law Alterra- Finer (Brampton) Ltd. 11 George Street North North west of the intersection of George Street and Queen Street West Ward 5 (File C1W6.69) Page 13 of 25

14 Members of the public present requested a presentation of the proposal. Mr. Gabe Charles, Central Area Planner, gave a presentation and provided details of the proposal to permit the construction of a 301 unit, 27 storey condominium building with commercial and retail uses and some underground parking spaces at the subject site. The following residents spoke in support of the subject proposal but also expressed concerns: Mark Santarosa Sharon Reid Chris Begley Carmelle Spence Andrew Karpiak Lizanne Murphy Mike Chaddock 127 Salisbury Circle 126 Timberlane Drive 7 Cumbrian Court 6 Berkshire Square 24 Killarney Court 15 Elizabeth Street South Brampton Downtown Business Assoc. (BDBA) Their comments and concerns are as follows: o proposal would increase the downtown population and assist in the revitalization of the downtown core o this type of development is appropriate for the downtown o other initiatives have been tried but people are not encouraged to shop in the downtown o proposed structure will bring life to downtown while maintaining the small town feeling o the units offered are affordable providing an opportunity for people from all walks of life to own a home o opportunity for business and the economy to improve which will benefit the City o encourage residents to stay in Brampton and enjoy the services and facilities that are offered in the downtown o enhance the value of properties in the area o relocation of access points to facilitate traffic flow o consider increasing commercial space to accommodate more business use o obstruction of the view and potential shadowing which can be created by such a tall building o proposed height of the building will overwhelm the area and nearby residents Mr. Tom Walker, 42 Elliot Street, Brampton, was of the opinion that such a large scale development is not appropriate within the downtown and questioned whether it was being considered for profitable reasons Page 14 of 25

15 Mr. Rob Cooper, President, Alterra- Finer and Mr. Wayne Harrison, architect for the proposed development, complimented staff and thanked them for their assistance with the proposal. Staff confirmed that the concerns expressed and comments provided will be considered in the recommendation report which will be presented to Committee at a future date. PDD That the report from A. Taranu, Manager of Urban Design and Public Buildings, and G. Charles, Central Area Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated March 6, 2006, to the Planning, Design and Development Committee Meeting of March 6, 2006, re: Application to Amend the Official and Zoning By-Law Alterra-Finer (Brampton) Ltd. 11 George Street North North west of the intersection of George Street and Queen Street West Ward 5 (File C1W6.69) be received; and 2. That staff be directed to report back to Planning, Design and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation subsequent to the completion of the circulation of the application and a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal. D 7. Report from A. Taranu, Manager of Urban Design and Public Buildings, and G. Charles, Central Area Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated March 6, 2006, re: Application to Amend the Official and Zoning By-Law DCK Developments Inc. 107, 111 and 113 Queen Street, 120 and 123 John Street, and 4 James Street - East side of James Street, south of Queen Street East Ward 3 (File C1E5.54). Members of the public present requested a presentation of the proposal. Mr. Gabe Charles, Central Area Planner, gave a presentation and provided details of the proposal to permit the construction of a 180 unit, 21 storey condominium building with commercial and retail uses and an underground parking garage at the subject site. Mr. Sandro DeCecco, 59 Salisbury Circle, Brampton, was concerned about the traffic impact and questioned how the additional traffic will be accommodated. Dr. Emil Svoboda, 107 Queen Street East, Brampton, advised that he supported the subject proposal Page 15 of 25

16 Staff confirmed that the concerns raised regarding traffic issues will be considered in the recommendation report which will be presented to Committee at a future date. PDD That the report from A. Taranu, Manager of Urban Design and Public Buildings, and G. Charles, Central Area Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated March 6, 2006, to the Planning, Design and Development Committee Meeting of March 6, 2006, re: Application to Amend the Official and Zoning By-Law DCK Developments Inc. 107, 111 and 113 Queen Street, 120 and 123 John Street, and 4 James Street - East side of James Street, south of Queen Street East Ward 3 (File C1E5.54) be received; and 2. That staff be directed to report back to Planning, Design and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation subsequent to the completion of the circulation of the application and a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal. D 8. Report from A. Taranu, Manager of Urban Design and Public Buildings, and G. Charles, Central Area Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated March 6, 2006, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law W. E. Oughtred & Associates / West Prime Properties Ltd. East of CN Rail spur line along the future extension of Dennison Avenue Ward 5 (File C1W6.68). Members of the public present requested a presentation of the proposal but did not wish to speak. Mr. Gabe Charles, Central Area Planner, gave a presentation and provided details of the proposal to permit the construction of a 16 townhouses at the subject site. PDD That the report from A. Taranu, Manager of Urban Design and Public Buildings, and G. Charles, Central Area Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated March 6, 2006, to the Planning, Design and Development Committee Meeting of March 6, 2006, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law W. E. Oughtred & Associates / West Prime Properties Ltd. East of CN Rail spur line along the future extension of Dennison Avenue Ward 5 (File C1W6.68) be received; and, Page 16 of 25

17 2. That staff be directed to report back to Planning, Design and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation subsequent to the completion of the circulation of the application and a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal. E. Delegations - nil F. Development Team Reports - nil G. Policy Planning Reports * G 1. Report from D. Waters, Manager, Land Use Policy, and P. Cooper, Policy Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated February 14, 2006, re: Response to the City of Mississauga Staff Report - Power Generating Facilities (File G70 MI). PDD That the report from D. Waters, Manager, Land Use Policy, and P. Cooper, Policy Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated February 14, 2006, to the Planning, Design and Development Committee Meeting of March 6, 2006, re: Response to the City of Mississauga Staff Report - Power Generating Facilities (File G70 MI) be received; and, 2. That the City of Brampton requests the City of Mississauga to circulate Brampton staff and Council on any and all development applications within the City of Mississauga for a power generating facility proposal; and 3. That based on the results of the Incineration, Waste Processing, Transfer and Disposal Study, that City staff be directed to prepare Expanded Development Conditions and Requirements for consideration in all Request for Proposals (RFP s) and in the evaluation of all applications for power generating facilities and that these be forwarded to the Province and Region of Peel; and 4. That the City Clerk be directed to forward a copy of the staff report and Council resolution to the City of Mississauga and Region of Peel for their information Page 17 of 25

18 H. Committee of Adjustment Reports * H 1. Report from P. Snape, Manager of Development Services, and C. Whittingham, Development Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated February 14, 2006, re: Committee of Adjustment Activity Summary October to December 2005 (File G31AC). PDD That the report from P. Snape, Manager of Development Services, and C. Whittingham, Development Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated February 14, 2006, to the Planning, Design and Development Committee Meeting of March 6, 2006, re: Committee of Adjustment Activity Summary October to December 2005 (File G31AC) be received. H 2. Report from P. Snape, Manager of Development Services, and C. Whittingham, Development Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated February 7, 2006, re: Appeal by the City of Brampton of Committee of Adjustment Approval of Minor Variance Application A015/06 32 Regan Road Ward 2 (File A015/06). A motion was introduced to direct staff not to support an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board with respect to this minor variance application. Discussion took place with respect to the following: o Conditions of approval by the Committee of Adjustment o The place of worship use is in an industrial site with more than adequate parking o The use of industrial lands for an institutional or other uses needs to be addressed o This type of use depletes industrial lands and also reduces employment opportunities o Place of worship should be away from residential neighbourhood and the use of industrial lands for this purpose should be supported o Council needs to support the decision of the Committee of Adjustment o The place of worship at Regan Road does not negatively impact nearby industrial businesses o Whether the City has lands to accommodate large scale place of worship and how this should be addressed The following motion was considered: Page 18 of 25

19 PDD That the report from P. Snape, Manager of Development Services, and C. Whittingham, Development Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated February 7, 2006, to the Planning, Design and Development Committee Meeting of March 6, 2006, re: Appeal by the City of Brampton of Committee of Adjustment Approval of Minor Variance Application A015/06 32 Regan Road Ward 2 (File A015/06) be received; and That the City not pursue the appeal of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment Decision to approve Minor Variance Application A015/06, with respect to 32 Regan and that staff be directed to advise the Ontario Municipal Board accordingly. * H 3. Report from P. Snape, Manager of Development Services, and C. Whittingham, Development Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated February 7, 2006, re: Support the Decision of the Committee of Adjustment to refuse Minor Variance Application A377/ Heritage Road Ward 6 (File A377/05). PDD That the report from P. Snape, Manager of Development Services, and C. Whittingham, Development Planner, Planning, Design and Development, dated February 7, 2006, to the Planning, Design and Development Committee Meeting of March 6, 2006, re: Support the Decision of the Committee of Adjustment to refuse Minor Variance Application A377/ Heritage Road Ward 6 (File A377/05) be received; and, That staff be directed to attend the March 16, 2006 Ontario Municipal Board hearing to present the staff report and support the Committee s decision to refuse the variance. I. Building and Zoning Reports - nil J. Community Design - Parks Planning and Development Reports - nil K. Engineering and Development Services Reports - nil Page 19 of 25

20 L. Minutes * L 1. Minutes Brampton Heritage Board February 21, 2006 PDD That the Minutes of the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of February 21, 2006, to the Meeting of March 6, 2006, Recommendations HB to HB , be approved as printed and circulated. The recommendations were approved as follows: HB That the agenda for the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of February 21, 2006 be approved, as amended, as follows: To add: G 3-1. Minutes Brampton Heritage Board Heritage Resources Sub- Committee February 7, 2006 (File G33); M 5. M 6. Discussion at the request of Mr. Michael Avis, re: Brampton Heritage Board Representative on the Communities in Bloom Steering Committee (File G33); and, Discussion at the request of City Councillor John Hutton, re: Community Heritage Ontario/Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Annual Joint Conference June 2 4, 2006 Chaffey s Lock, Ontario (File G33). HB That the Minutes of the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of January 17, 2006, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of February 21, 2006, be received. HB That the delegation of Ms. Kathy Gastle, Vice President, Norval Heritage Society, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of February 21, 2006, re: Proposal to Develop Brampton s Heritage Park to honour Lucy Maud Montgomery (File G33) be received. HB That the Minutes of the Brampton Heritage Board Heritage Resources Sub- Committee Meeting of February 7, 2006 (File G33), to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of February 21, 2006, be received Page 20 of 25

21 HB That the verbal report from Mr. Michael Avis, Chair, and Mr. Steve Collie, Member, Brampton Heritage Board Outreach and Marketing Sub-Committee, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of February 21, 2006, re: 2006 Heritage Day Celebrations Highlight on Heritage Saturday, February 11, 2006 Bramalea City Centre (File G33) be received; and, That the Bramalea City Centre management be thanked for providing the opportunity for the Brampton Heritage Board to host this event at their mall. HB That the Minutes of the Churchville Heritage Committee Meeting of January 16, 2006 (File G33CH), to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of February 21, 2006, be deferred to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of March 14, HB That the correspondence from Honourable Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Culture, dated January 27, 2006, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of February 21, 2006, re: Regulations under the Ontario Heritage Act (File G33) be received. HB That the correspondence from Mr. Michael Halls, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, dated January 30, 2006, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of February 21, 2006, re: Ontario Heritage Trust Young Heritage Leaders Program (File G33) be received; and, That there are currently no youth candidates that the Board can identify at this time for nomination for the subject awards program; and, That a discussion item be placed on the agenda for the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of March 14, 2006 for consideration of the establishment of a Brampton Heritage Board Awards Sub-Committee. HB That the correspondence from Mr. Jim Leonard, Heritage Coordinator, Planning, Design and Development, dated February 15, 2006, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of February 21, 2006, re: Proposed Designation of Four Significant Heritage Properties (File G33) be received; and, That the Brampton Heritage Board endorses heritage designation of the following significant heritage properties: Church Street East Ward Elizabeth Street South Ward Main Street South Ward McLaughlin Road South Ward 4; and, Page 21 of 25

22 That the Heritage Coordinator be directed to proceed with heritage designation of the subject properties. HB That the report from M. Palermo, Policy Planner, and J. Leonard, Heritage Coordinator, Planning, Design and Development, dated January 11, 2006, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of February 21, 2006, re: Village of Churchville Planning and Heritage Study (File G33CH) be received. HB That the invitation from the Heritage Resources Centre, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of February 21, 2006, re: Heritage Resources Centre Annual General Meeting University of Waterloo Environmental Studies 2 Building Room 173 Friday March 3, :30 p.m. (File G33) be received. HB That the discussion item, on the Brampton Heritage Board meeting agenda for February 21, 2006, re: The Heritage Canada Awards Program Bowstring Arch Bridge Creditview Road North of Steeles Avenue West Ward 6 (File G33) be deferred to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of March 14, HB That, as considered at the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of February 21, 2006, the Brampton Heritage Board s March 2006 meeting will be held on March 14, 2006, pursuant to the Council-approved Council/Committee Meeting Schedule, rather than the Board s normal meeting schedule of the third Tuesday of the month (March 21, 2006). HB That, as considered at the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of February 21, 2006, City Councillor John Hutton attend the Community Heritage Ontario/ Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Annual Joint Conference on June 2 4, 2006 at Chaffey s Lock, Ontario on behalf of the Brampton Heritage Board; and, That he be reimbursed through the Brampton Heritage Board budget for all appropriate expenses related to his attendance at this conference. HB That the Brampton Heritage Board do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 7:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair Page 22 of 25

23 M. Other/New Business/Unfinished Business M 1. M 2. Monthly Update Status of Highway 410 Extension nil Communication Towers on the Roof of Buildings. Discussion took place on possible measures that the City can take to control the proliferation of communication towers on the roof of buildings. Staff clarified that other than zoning setback restrictions, communication towers are under federal jurisdiction. The following motion was considered: PDD That staff prepare a report on possible measures and restrictions the City can enforce to prevent the proliferation of communication towers on the roof of buildings. N. Referred Matters N 1. PDD List of Referred Matters Planning, Design And Development Committee. That the List of Referred Matters Planning, Design And Development Committee to the Planning, Design and Development Committee Meeting of March 6, 2006 (File P45GE) be received. O. Deferred Matters * O 1. Report from R. Bino, Director of Engineering and Development Services, Planning, Design and Development, dated November 14, 2005, re: Sidewalks on Louvain Drive (Ward 10) (File P07(PREL)05). Mr. Frank Agapito, 8 Louvain Drive, on behalf of the residents of Louvain Drive requested by that the matter be further deferred to the meeting scheduled to be held on April 3, 2006 at which time the residents can attend Page 23 of 25

24 PDD That the report from R. Bino, Director of Engineering and Development Services, Planning, Design and Development, dated November 14, 2005, to the Meeting of March 6, 2006, re: Sidewalks on Louvain Drive (Ward 10) (File P07(PREL)05) be deferred to the Meeting scheduled to be held on April 3, 2006 at the request of the Louvain Drive residents. P. Notice of Motion P 1. Motion by City Councillor Manning, re: Measures which could be incorporated in the planning process to ensure that residential lots adjacent to school sites are protected from pedestrian traffic Pursuant to CW approved on February 27, 2006, the following motion was referred to this meeting: That staff be directed to report to the Planning, Design and Development Committee with respect to measures which could be incorporated in the planning process to ensure that residential lots adjacent to school sites are protected from pedestrian traffic which results in property damage. Discussion took place on this matter and the following motion was considered: PDD That staff be directed to report to the Planning, Design and Development Committee with respect to measures which could be incorporated into the planning process to ensure that residential lots adjacent to school sites are protected from pedestrian traffic which results in property damage. Q. Correspondence * Q 1. Correspondence from the Town of Caledon dated February 9, 2006, re: Resolution Highway 50/Highway 427 Extension Area Arterial Study (File T17) Page 24 of 25

25 PDD That the correspondence from the Town of Caledon dated February 9, 2006, to the Meeting of March 6, 2006, re: Resolution Highway 50/Highway 427 Extension Area Arterial Study (File T17) be received. R. Question Period - nil S. Public Question Period - nil T. Closed Session - nil U. Adjournment PDD That the do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, Wednesday April 3, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair Page 25 of 25