The items in these minutes are not necessarily in the order discussed.

Mayor Burton called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.

As noted above.

Moved by Councillor Duddeck

That the minutes of the Livable Oakville (Official Plan Review) Council
Sub-committee meeting of May 15, 2017, be approved.

                                                                                           CARRIED

There was no business arising from the minutes.

a.

Main Street Growth Area Reviews Update

Brad Sunderland, Planner presented the Main Street Growth Area Reviews Update.  The presentation included the following information:

·               An overview of the timeline for each Main Street Growth Area Review.

·               Key themes from each March 2017 information session for Bronte Village, Kerr Village and Downtown Oakville.

·               Next steps.

     Discussion occurred and the following points were raised:

·               A committee member requested clarification regarding the north-west corner of Lakeshore Road and Kerr Street.  Staff advised that currently that corner is under the Central Business District designation, however, the draft policy changes would change it to the Main Street 2 designation which would allow development up to six-storeys in height.

·               A member requested clarification on the Waterfront Open Space designation.  Staff responded that the variety of uses will be clear in policy language and are to include options such as parks, trails and uses associated with the harbour.

·               A member inquired about comments from the Bronte BIA and the redevelopment viability assessment they completed. The member asked if their assessment would be considered in future reports from staff. Staff informed the committee that the consultants previously hired to complete the “Assessment of Redevelopment Viability within the Town’s Main Street Growth Areas” report would be the primary information source to inform decision-making however, that staff would follow up with the consulting team regarding the Bronte BIA’s comments over the summer.

·               Staff identified that the language regarding intensification targets, forecasts, and minimum planned density is under review.

·               A member requested information regarding how the public will be updated on next steps and upcoming processes.  Staff responded that they will send an additional e-blast update to notify the public that they have the summer to provide final comments prior to the statutory public meeting and process anticipated for fall 2017.

Moved by Councillor Gittings

That the Report titled “Main Street Growth Area Reviews Update”

be received.

CARRIED

b.

Residential Character Study – Terms of Reference

Mark Simeoni, Director of Planning Services informed the committee that as part of this project, staff plan to walk some of the residential areas with Members of Council and representatives from the Residents Associations, and that he would like to arrange a presentation about the study to the Residents Associations.  Mayor Burton offered to hold a special meeting with the Residents Associations for this purpose.

Carly Dodds, Policy Planner presented the Residential Character Study – Terms of Reference.  An overview of reasons for initiating the study, the existing planning and urban design framework, the purpose of the study and the proposed work program, including timing was provided.

A committee member wanted to ensure that community issues important to residents are captured and that community comments on minor variance applications will also be included.  Staff confirmed that this feedback would also be considered.

                    Moved by Councillor Duddeck

That the Report titled “Residential Character Study – Terms of Reference” be received.

CARRIED

Diane Childs, Manager of Policy Planning and Heritage presented the Work Plan Update.

The following was presented to the committee:

1.    Status of the Official Plan Review.

2.    Items to be presented to the sub-committee until December 2017.

3.    A list of policy discussion papers scheduled in 2018.

4.    The next sub-committee meeting will be July 10, 2017, instead of September 11, 2017, as listed in the agenda.

A committee member inquired  if amendments to the Official Plan will be appealable.  Staff responded that all planning decisions made after July 1, 2017 must conform to the Provincial Growth and Greenbelt Plans.  Doug Carr, Town Solicitor informed the committee that there is not a transition plan yet in place for the Ontario Municipal Board reform and it will likely be Spring 2018 when the changes take effect.

Moved by Councillor Duddeck

That the Presentation titled “Work Plan Update” be received.

CARRIED

The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 1:40 p.m.