Meeting - Regular Session

FOURTH Meeting - Regular Session

 

The Town of Oakville Council met in regular session to consider planning matters on this 12th day of February, 2018 in the Council Chamber of the Oakville Municipal Building, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, commencing at 7:00 p.m.

 

Present:   Mayor                   -     Rob Burton

 

                  Councillors         -     Tom Adams

                                                -     Ray Chisholm

                                                -     Cathy Duddeck

                                                -     Allan Elgar

                                                -     Dave Gittings

                                                -     Marc Grant

                                                -     Nick Hutchins

                                                -     Jeff Knoll

                                                -     Roger Lapworth

                                                -     Natalia Lishchyna

                                                -     Sean O’Meara

-     Ralph Robinson

                                               

Staff:                                       -     J. Clohecy, Commissioner of Community Development

                                                -     D. Carr, Town Solicitor

                                                -     D. Perlin, Assistant Town Solicitor

                                                -     M. Simeoni, Director of Planning Services

                                                -     P. Kelly, Acting Director of Development Engineering

                                                -     D. Childs, Manager of Policy Planning and Heritage

                                                -     C. McConnell, Manager, Current Planning West District

                                                -     C. Tizzard, Manager, Urban Design

                                                -     K. Biggar, Senior Planner

                                                -     P. Barrette, Senior Planner - West District

                                                -     S. Schappert, Heritage Planner

-     K. Patrick, Acting Town Clerk

-     N. Fiorentino, Council and Committee Services Coordinator

 

     

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

 

Councillor Lapworth declared a pecuniary interest in Item 9: Legal Context for Town Process and Decision on ClubLink’s Application for Demolition and Removal under section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act – 1313 and 1333 Dorval Drive, Item 10: Application for Demolition and Removal under section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act – 1313 and 1333 Dorval Drive, Oakville, and Item 13: Special Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee minutes of February 6, 2018, Items 4 a and b, as one of his income tax clients is an employee of Glen Abbey Golf Course.  

Committee of the Whole

 

Moved by Councillor Hutchins                   Seconded by Councillor O’Meara

 

That this meeting proceed into a Committee of the Whole session.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

AGENDA ITEM(S)

 

In accordance with Section 3.2(1) of the Procedure By-law, the items were considered out of order.

 

 

C-4.

OMB Appeal - CAV A/198/2017 - 305 Felan Avenue

 

 

-           Confidential Report from Legal Department,

February 1, 2018

 

 

For the purposes of Planning Act requirements, the following person(s) made an oral submission:

 

Peter J. Higgins, Peter Higgins Architect Inc., re: requesting support for the proposal to permit a variance to increase the residential floor area ratio of 305 Felan Avenue noting that no letters of objection from area neighbours were received, the roof size on the south side has been reduced since the Committee of Adjustment meeting, the garage and side yard setbacks have also been pulled back, and the four foot knee wall on the second floor is accounted for when calculating the floor area ratio thereby increasing it to 47.6%.

 

Consideration of this item was continued following Item 4.


 

1.

Assumption of Subdivision Plan 20M-997

Joshua Creek Phase 2 North - By-law 2018-002

 

 

-           Report from Development Engineering Department, January 22, 2018

 

 

Moved by Councillor Elgar

 

1.

That the assumption of Registered Plan 20M-997 be approved.

 

2.

That By-law 2018-002 a by-law to assume public works and streets within Plan 20M-997, be approved.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

2.

Assumption of Subdivision Plan 20M-1009  

West Maroak Developments - By-law 2018-007

 

 

-           Report from Development Engineering Department, January 22, 2018

 

 

Moved by Councillor Elgar

 

1.

That the assumption of Registered Plan 20M-1009 be approved.

 

2.

That By-law 2018-007 a by-law to assume public works and streets within Plan 20M-1009, be approved.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

3.

Assumption of Subdivision Plan 20M-1014 - North Maroak Developments   Phase 2 - By-law 2018-008

 

 

-           Report from Development Engineering Department, January 22, 2018

 

 

Moved by Councillor Elgar

 

1.

That the assumption of Registered Plan 20M-1014 be approved.

 

2.

That By-law 2018-008 a by-law to assume public works and streets within Plan 20M-1014, be approved.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

C-1.

OMB Appeal, CAV A/113/2017 435 Sumner Avenue

 

 

-           Confidential Report from Legal Department,

January 17, 2018

 

 

Moved by Councillor Gittings

 

1.

That the appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board of Committee of Adjustment Decision CAV A/113/2017, 435 Sumner Avenue, attached as Appendix B to the report, be confirmed.

 

2.

That the proposed Minutes of Settlement attached as Appendix D to the report be approved and the Town Solicitor or his designate be authorized to execute same on behalf of the Town.

 

3.

That the Committee of Adjustment Application Fee be reimbursed to the new Owner/Applicant upon completion of the purchase of 435 Sumner Avenue for the Second Application to the Committee of Adjustment respecting the New Design and Reduced Variance Request as part of the proposed Minutes of Settlement after the Second Application is finally approved and the original Application CAV A/113/2017 is dismissed in its entirety.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

C-2.

OMB Appeal - CAV A/161/2017 - 2450 Meadowood Crescent

 

 

-           Confidential Report from Legal Department,

January 17, 2018

 

 

Moved by Councillor O’Meara

 

1.

That the appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board of Committee of Adjustment Decision CAV A/161/2017, 2450 Meadowood Crescent, be confirmed.

2.

That the Minutes of Settlement for the Appeal attached as Appendix E to the report be approved and the Town Solicitor or his designate be authorized to execute those Minutes of Settlement on behalf of the Town.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED


 

C-3.

OMB Appeal - CAV A/181/2017 - 428 Samford Place

 

 

-           Confidential Report from Legal Department,

January 19, 2018

 

 

Moved by Councillor O’Meara

 

1.

That the report respecting the appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board of Committee of Adjustment Decision CAV A/181/2017, 428 Samford Place, be received.

 

2.

That the Proposed Minutes of Settlement for the Appeal attached as Appendix B to the report be approved and the Town Solicitor or his designate be authorized to execute those Minutes of Settlement on behalf of the Town.

 

3.

That the Committee of Adjustment Application fees be reimbursed for the Second Application to The Committee of Adjustment respecting the Revised Design and Reduced Variance Request as part of the approved Minutes of Settlement.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

4.

Statutory Public Meeting Report - Town-Initiated Proposed Official Plan Amendments - North Oakville East Secondary Plan and North Oakville West Secondary Plan - North Oakville Secondary Plans Review, File No. 41.15.56

 

 

-           Report from Planning Services Department,

January 22, 2018

 

 

For the purposes of Planning Act requirements, the following person(s) made an oral submission:

 

                       Diane Burton, re: not supporting the proposed Official Plan Amendments for the North Oakville East and West Secondary Plans citing the 2008/2009 Plans for north Oakville put in place after significant public consultation and consideration of the natural heritage system. Ms. Burton further added that she does not support the density growth with the North Oakville Secondary Plans, is concerned about the impacts to natural heritage systems, and further that Council should delay decision on this matter and ask Oakville residents on this issue in the 2018 municipal election.


 

The following communication(s) were distributed at the meeting:

-     (February 12, 2018), Rosemarie L. Humphries, Humphries Planning Group Inc.

-     (February 12, 2018), Kimberly L. Beckman, Davies Howe Land Development Advocacy and Litigation

-     (February 12, 2018), Russell D. Cheeseman, Barrister and Solicitor

-     (February 12, 2018), Scott Snider, Turkstra Mazza

-     (February 12, 2018), Emma West, Bousfields Inc.

-     (February 12, 2018), Louis Tinker, Bousfields Inc.

-     (February 12, 2018), Don Given, Malone Given Parsons Ltd.

-     (February 12, 2018), David Capper, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc.

-     (February 01, 2018), James Xu

-     (January 30, 2018), Yuning Wu and Fenghai Sui

 

 

Moved by Councillor Knoll

 

That comments from the public with respect to the town-initiated proposed Official Plan Amendments to the North Oakville East Secondary Plan and the North Oakville West Secondary Plan (File No. 42.15.56) be received.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

C-4.

OMB Appeal - CAV A/198/2017 - 305 Felan Avenue

 

 

-           Confidential Report from Legal Department,

January 30, 2018

 

 

Moved by Councillor Chisholm

 

1.

That the appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board of Committee of Adjustment Decision CAV A/198/2017, 305 Felan Avenue, be confirmed.

 

2.

That the amendments to the application proposed by the applicant to Council on February 12, 2018 be approved.

 

3.

That the OMB be requested to allow the appeal in part and approve the application as so amended.

 

 

4.

That Minutes of Settlement to this affect be prepared and the Town Solicitor or his delegate be authorized to execute those Minutes of Settlement.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

5.

Recommendation Report, Zoning By-law Amendment, Halton Catholic District School Board, 304, 312, 324 & 332 Rebecca Street, File No. Z.1618.24 - By-laws 2018-011 and 2018-014

 

 

-           Report from Planning Services Department,

January 22, 2018

 

 

Moved by Councillor Duddeck

 

1.

That, in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is determined to be necessary;

 

2.

That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Halton Catholic District School Board (File No. Z.1618.24), be approved;

 

3.

That By-law 2018-011 an amendment to Zoning By-law 2014-014, be passed;

 

4.

That By-law 2018-014 (Deeming By-law) be passed to merge Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and Block ‘A’ and B on Registered Plan 552 with Part of Lot 17, Concession 3 Trafalgar SDS, and part of Lots 8 and 9, Plan 190, as in 783271, save and except Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Plan 20R-18286 in accordance with subsection 50(4) of the Planning Act and staff be directed to register the by-law on title of the subject lands; and,

 

5.

That the respective notices of Council’s decisions reflect that Council has fully considered all of the written and oral submissions relating to these matters and that those comments have been appropriately addressed.

 

 

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

6.

Recommendation Report, Zoning By-law Amendment regarding Rooftop Terraces - By-law 2018-017

 

 

-           Report from Planning Services Department,

January 22, 2018

 

 

The following communication(s) were distributed at the meeting:

-     (February 10, 2018), Darlene and Bruce McAulay

 

Moved by Councillor Hutchins

 

1.

That the proposed town-initiated zoning by-law amendment (File No. 42.25.18, Rooftop Terraces) be approved on the basis that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to all applicable Provincial Plans, the Region of Halton Official Plan and the Livable Oakville Plan, has regard for matters of Provincial interest, and represents good planning for the reasons set out in the report from the Planning Services department dated January 22, 2018;

 

2.

That By-law 2018-017, a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2014-014 to make modifications to Rooftop Terrace Regulations affecting all Zones, be passed; and

 

3.

That the notice of Council’s decision reflect that Council has fully considered all of the written and oral submissions relating to this matter and that those comments have been appropriately addressed.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

7.

Notice of Intention to Demolish - 2467 Old Bronte Road

 

 

-           Report from Planning Services Department,

January 23, 2018

 

 

8.

Notice of Intention to Demolish - 2477 Old Bronte Road

 

 

-           Report from Planning Services Department,

January 23, 2018

 

 

 

BEYOND THE HOUR

 

Moved by Councillor Elgar

 

That this meeting proceed past the hour of 10:00 p.m., but no later than 10:30 p.m.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

Waiving of Procedure

 

Moved by Councillor Elgar

 

That, in accordance with Section 1.2(2) of the Procedure By-law, the rules of procedure established in Section 4.2(2) be waived to permit the meeting to proceed beyond the hour of 10:30 p.m.

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

Moved by Councillor Elgar

 

That this meeting proceed beyond the hour of 10:30 p.m.

 

                                                                                                 CARRIED

 

                                                                                                           

For the purposes of Planning Act requirements, the following person(s) made an oral submission:

 

Sheldon Levitt, Quadrangle Architects, re: supporting the recommendation regarding 2477 Old Bronte Road and its removal from the Oakville Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest, and not supporting the recommendation respecting the notice of intention to designate 2467 Old Bronte Road. Mr. Levitt noted that the applicant is willing to incorporate heritage attributes to the site that commemorate Palermo and that the proposed building is in keeping with the zoning and site requirements.

 

Graeme Stewart, ERA Architects, re: the heritage impact assessment of both 2467 and 2477 Old Bronte Road that was conducted by ERA Architects which is a heritage firm, noting that while the two properties are a certain age and have a relationship to Palermo Village, due to their altered and modified context, and their lack of similarities in terms of heritage themes within the neighborhood, they do not merit designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

 

 

Moved by Councillor Gittings

 

That a Notice of Intention to Designate be issued under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the property at 2467 Old Bronte Road.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

Moved by Councillor Gittings

 

That the property at 2477 Old Bronte Road be removed from the Oakville Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.

 

                                                                                                            CARRIED

 

 

 

9.

Legal Context for Town Process and Decision on ClubLink's Application for Demolition and Removal under section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 1313 and 1333 Dorval Drive

 

 

-           Report from Legal Department, January 29, 2018

-           Memorandum from Legal Department, February 12, 2018 (Distributed at Meeting)

 

 

Moved by Councillor Elgar

 

1.  That the Legal report “Legal Context for Town Process and Decision on ClubLink’s Application for Demolition and Removal under section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act – 1313 and 1333 Dorval Drive”, dated January 29, 2018, be received.

2.  That Town Council confirms:

a)    its decision on this application is subject to court order and pending court proceedings, and, further, under the court order, any appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board from the Town’s decision will not proceed until after the final determination of the court proceedings, and only if the property owner is successful at court.

 

b)    Town Council’s consideration of and response to this application under section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act concerns its heritage and planning merits, and are without prejudice to the Town’s position that the application is not a valid section 34 application, as described in pending court proceedings, scheduled to be heard by the court in July 2018.

 

                           CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

                                                                                       on a recorded vote,

                                                                                       Council voting as follows:

(Councillor Lapworth declared a pecuniary interest on this item and did not vote.)

 

 

Recorded Vote

 

Yeas                                           Nays

Councillor Lishchyna

Councillor Adams

Councillor Grant

Councillor Knoll

Councillor Elgar

Mayor Burton

Councillor Hutchins

Councillor Gittings

Councillor Chisholm

Councillor Duddeck

Councillor Robinson

Councillor O’Meara

 

          

10.

Application for Demolition and Removal under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act - 1313 and 1333 Dorval Drive, Oakville

 

 

-           Report from Planning Services Department,

January 31, 2018

-           Memorandum from Legal Department, February 12, 2018 (Distributed at Meeting)

 

 

For the purposes of Planning Act requirements, the following person(s) made an oral submission:

 

                 Neil Huddlestone, re: supporting the staff recommendation to refuse the application for demolition and removal of the existing golf course under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for 1313 and 1333 Dorval Drive, Oakville.

                   

                    Bill McKinlay, re: supporting the staff recommendation to refuse the application for demolition and removal of the existing golf course under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for 1313 and 1333 Dorval Drive, Oakville; and filed a written submission.

 

                    Renato Discenza, re: supporting the staff recommendation to refuse the application for demolition and removal of the existing golf course under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for 1313 and 1333 Dorval Drive, Oakville.

 

The following communication(s) were distributed at the meeting:

-     (February 12, 2018), Jon Colligan

-     (February 12, 2018), Mark Conzelman

-     (February 12, 2018), Gary Mark

-     (February 12, 2018), Mark Steiman

-     (February 12, 2018), Shelli Fisico

-     (February 12, 2018), Angela Parsons

-     (February 12, 2018), Joe Brandt

-     (February 12, 2018), Mark Flowers, Davies Howe Land Development Advocacy and Litigation

-     (February 5, 2018), Mark Flowers, Davies Howe Land Development Advocacy and Litigation

 

Mayor Burton passed the Chair to Councillor Cathy Duddeck, Acting Mayor.

 

 

Moved by Mayor Burton

 

That the application seeking consent under section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act to the demolition/removal of the existing golf course at 1313 and 1333 Dorval Drive in its entirety, other than the RayDor Estate house and the main stable building and two adjacent sheds, be refused based on Town review of its heritage and planning merits.

 

                           CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

                                                                                       on a recorded vote,

                                                                                       Council voting as follows:

(Councillor Lapworth declared a pecuniary interest on this item and did not vote.)

 

 

Recorded Vote

 

Yeas                                           Nays

Councillor Lishchyna

Councillor Adams

Councillor Grant

Councillor Knoll

Councillor Elgar

Mayor Burton

Councillor Hutchins

Councillor Gittings

Councillor Chisholm

Councillor Duddeck

Councillor Robinson

Councillor O’Meara

 

 

Mayor Burton resumed the Chair at 10:25 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

11.

Livable Oakville (Official Plan Review) Council Sub-committee (January 15, 2018)

 

 

Moved by Councillor Hutchins

 

That the minutes of the Livable Oakville (Official Plan Review) Council Sub-committee meeting of January 15, 2018, be received.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

12.

Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee (January 23, 2018)

 

 

 

a.

Heritage Permit Application HP061/17-42.20T - new 1-storey addition including a small, rear yard deck - 21 Thomas Street

 

 

-           Report from Planning Services Department,

January 10, 2018

 

           

For the purposes of Planning Act requirements, the following person(s) made an oral submission:

 

                  Alex Temporale, ATA Architects, agent on behalf of applicant, re: revisions made to heritage permit application regarding 21 Thomas Street to further support heritage attributes and merits and seeking approval to enable the commencement of construction on site.

 

Ted Baker, owner of 21 Thomas Street, re: his respect and experience with heritage homes and ensuring that landscaping is maintained, seeking approval to the revised application submitted to further support heritage attributes of the property and seeking approval to enable the commencement of construction on site as soon as possible to accommodate family commitments, and filed a written submission.

 

The following communication(s) were distributed at the meeting:

-     (February 5, 2018), Allan Mertin and Diczs Teore

-     (February 2, 2018), John L. Easson

-     (February 2, 2018), Anne Stewart

 

 

Moved by Councillor Duddeck

 

1.    That Heritage Permit Application HP061/17-42.20T for the construction of a new 1-storey addition, and a small rear yard deck at 21 Thomas Street, as presented by the applicant at the Planning and Development Council meeting of February 12, 2018, be referred to a Special Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee meeting to consider the revisions presented by the applicant and architect and that the minutes be forwarded to the Council meeting of February 26, 2018.

 

2.    That should staff be unable to convene a Special Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee, this application return to Council on February 26, 2018 for Council consideration due to the 90 day timeline ending March 18, 2018.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

 

b.

Heritage Permit Application HP002/18-42.20R - New Accessory Building - 133 Rebecca Street/159 Felan Avenue

 

 

-           Report from Planning Services Department,

January 10, 2018

 

 

Moved by Councillor Gittings

 

1.

That Heritage Permit Application HP002/18-42.20R for the construction of a new accessory garage structure, as attached in Appendix B to the report dated January 10, 2018 from Planning Services, be approved; and

 

2.

That this heritage permit expire two years from the date of final approval by Council.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

                                                                                                     

 

c.

Heritage Permit Application HP001/18-42.20T Construction of new accessory building (pool cabana) 25 Trafalgar Road

 

 

-           Report from Planning Services Department,

January 10, 2018

 

 

Moved by Councillor Gittings

 

1.

That Heritage Permit Application HP001/18-42.20T for the construction of a new accessory structure, as attached in Appendix B to the report dated January 10, 2018 from Planning Services, be approved.

 

2.

That this Heritage Permit expire two years from the date of final approval by Council.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Duddeck

 

That the remainder of the January 23, 2018 Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee meeting minutes be received.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

13.

Special Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee (February 6, 2018)

 

 

-           Report from Clerk's Department, February 6, 2018

 

 

Moved by Councillor Lishchyna

 

That the minutes of the Special Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee meeting of February 6, 2018, be received.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

(Councillor Lapworth declared a pecuniary interest on Items 4 a and b, and did not vote.)

 

                     

RISE AND REPORT TO COUNCIL

 

Moved by Councillor Knoll

 

That this committee rise and report.

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

 

The Mayor arose and reported that the Committee of the Whole has met and made recommendations on Consent Items 1, 2, and 3, Confidential Consent Items C-1, C-2, C-3, Public Hearing Item 4, Discussion Items 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, Confidential Discussion Item C-4, and Advisory Committee minutes Items 11, 12, and 13 as noted by the Clerk.

 

 

Moved by Councillor Chisholm         Seconded by Councillor Robinson

 

That the report and recommendations of the Committee of the Whole be approved.

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

 

                                                                     

CONSIDERATION AND READING OF BY-LAWS

 

Moved by Councillor O’Meara             Seconded by Councillor Hutchins

 

That the following by-law(s) be passed:

 

2018-002

A by-law to assume Registered Plan 20M-997 (Re: Item 1)

 

 

2018-007

A by-law to assume Registered Plan 20M-1009 (Re: Item 2)

 

 

2018-008

A by-law to assume Registered Plan 20M-1014 (Re: Item 3)

 

 

2018-011

A by-law to amend the Town of Oakville Zoning By-law 2014-014 to permit the use of lands described as Lots 4, 5, 6, & 7, Blocks A & B, Registered Plan 552 (Halton Catholic District School Board, File No.: Z.1618.24) (Re: Item 5)

 

 

2018-014

A by-law merging Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and Block ‘A’ and B on Registered Plan 552 with Part of Lot 17, Concession 3 Trafalgar SDS, and part of Lots 8 and 9, Plan 190, as in 783271, save and except Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Plan 20R-18286, by deeming the Lots and Blocks not to be lots and blocks on a registered plan of subdivision in accordance with subsection 50(4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended. (Re: Item 5)

 

 

2018-017

A by-law to amend Town of Oakville Zoning By-law 2014-014 to make modifications to Rooftop Terraces Regulations affecting all Zones. (Town-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment, File No. 42.25.18) (Re: Item 6)

 

 

2018-024

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council.

 

 

                                                                                                               CARRIED

                                                                                                                 


 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:08 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                    ________________________________

                                                                                                        KATHY PATRICK

                                                                                                   ACTING TOWN CLERK

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