SEVENTEENTH Meeting - Regular Session
The Town of Oakville Council
met in regular session to consider planning matters on this 6th day
of July, 2020 in the Council Chamber of the Oakville Municipal Building,
1225 Trafalgar Road, commencing at 6:30 p.m.
Present (in person): Mayor - Rob Burton
Present (via Videoconference):
Councillors - Tom Adams
- Ray
Chisholm
- Cathy
Duddeck
- Allan
Elgar
- Dave
Gittings
- Marc
Grant
- Janet
Haslett-Theall
- Jeff
Knoll (Joined at 6:45 p.m.)
- Natalia
Lishchyna
- Peter
Longo
- Sean
O’Meara
- Pavan
Parmar
- Beth
Robertson
- Jasvinder
Sandhu (Left at 8:15 p.m.)
Staff (in
person): - J. Clohecy, Acting Chief Administrative Officer
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J. Barry, Acting Commissioner of Community Development
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M. Simeoni, Director of Planning Services
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J. Stephen, Director of Engineering and Construction
- V.
Tytaneck, Town Clerk
- G.
Charles, Senior Manager of Current Planning and Urban Design
- H. Hecht,
Manager of Current Planning - East District
- C.
McConnell, Manager of Current Planning - West District
- S.
Inchasi, Manager of Design and Construction
- L.
Musson, Senior Planner, Current Planning – East District
- K.
Patrick, Acting Town Clerk
- J.
Marcovecchio, Council and Committee Coordinator
Staff (via Videoconference):
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D. Carr, Town Solicitor
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D. Perlin, Assistant Town Solicitor
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R. Maynard, Assistant Town Solicitor
- P.
Barrette, Senior Planner, Current Planning – West District
- K.
Livingstone, Planner, Current Planning – West District
- A.
Yousfani, Transportation Engineer
This meeting was held in compliance with
the electronic participation provisions of the Municipal Emergency Act, 2020
and the Town of Oakville Procedure By-law 2020-011, as amended.
Declarations of Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Knoll declared a pecuniary interest with
respect to Item 3 – Recommendation Report, Zoning By-law Amendment, Oakville
Developments (2010) Inc., 550 Kerr Street, File No. Z.1616.55, as he is the CEO
of Film.Ca Cinemas which is the tenant next door to the
subject property at 171 Speers Road, and the decision made could have a direct
impact on his business.
Committee of the Whole
Moved by
Councillor Duddeck Seconded by Councillor Haslett-Theall
That this
meeting proceed into a Committee of the Whole session.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Longo
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That By-law 2020-071 - A by-law to
dedicate certain land as part of a public highway (Part 2, Plan 20R-21374 –
Owlsnest Way, Part 3, Plan 20R-21374 – Saw Whet Boulevard, Part 4, Plan
20R-21374 – Edward Leaver Trail, Part 5, Plan 20R-21374 – Charles Cornwall
Avenue) be passed.
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CARRIED
For the purposes of Planning Act requirements,
the following person(s) made an oral submission:
- Jayne Huddleston, Trafalgar Chartwell Residents Association (TCRA),
opposed to the application, indicating concerns regarding safe access and exit
to and from the site, proposal and building design is inconsistent with the
surrounding neighbourhood, traffic and pedestrian safety issues at the intersection,
left turn lane from Cornwall Road onto Reynolds Street, resident access to
condos and public access to commercial spaces, right turn exit offsite onto
Trafalgar Road northbound, getting residents across Trafalgar Road to the GO
station, building height, residential parking and surface parking for existing
plaza, green space in a residential community, gateway intersection to
historical Oakville and downtown, and future plans to rebuild the rest of the plaza;
asking that the applicant share design drawings with the community should the
project be approved; and filed a submission.
- Glenn Wellings, Wellings Planning Consultants, on behalf of
the applicant, provided a planning overview, highlighting the subject lands
within the context of the provincial growth plan and regional plan, indicating that
the Midtown urban growth centre is expected to provide the highest level of
intensification within the Town of Oakville under the Livable Oakville Plan for
this area; reviewing the merits of the application and the impact of
development to the area; responding to the reliance on automobiles and the
possibility of ridesharing, parking and traffic concerns, size, scale, and
compatibility of the development proposal, and consultation with the Trafalgar
Chartwell Residents Association (TCRA); advising that traffic has been reviewed
by the region and town; and further advising that in terms of the future vision
for the site, many of the tenants are on long term leases and have no desire to
extend development further east at this time.
- Ralph Giannone, Giannone Petricone Architects, on behalf of the
applicant, provided details on the design, existing site conditions, and feedback
on the public information meeting with respect to the master plan and
renderings; and filed a submission.
- Markus Herten, re: the development application presents a long
waited housing option, indicating concerns with congestion, pedestrian and cyclist
safety, and parking; asking that active transportation infrastructure be
improved, and advising that there are barriers for people walking or biking to
points north and south of Midtown, and development will have a big impact on
local residents as there is only one way to go north; and filed a submission.
- Rosa Bustamante, on behalf of her husband and herself,
generally in support of the project, noting that it has the potential to be a
positive addition to the neighbourhood, indicating parking and traffic
concerns; asking that the north-south connections be looked at, and the Eighth
Line/Chartwell extension be considered, as well as active transportation planning,
and green space amenities; engage with the resident’s association, people who
live in the area, and town staff on creative solutions to traffic and parking
concerns.
The following
communication(s) were distributed at the meeting:
- (June 18, 2020) from Duncan Galloway
- (June 29, 2020) from Jayne Huddleston, Trafalgar Chartwell
Residents Association
- (June 29, 2020) from Michelle Gruszecki, Trans-Northern
- (July 1, 2020) from Andrea Stewart
- (July 3, 2020) Rick Ruse
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Moved by Councillor Gittings
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That the public meeting report,
prepared by the Planning Services Department dated June 24, 2020, be
received.
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That comments from the public with
respect to the proposed Official Plan Amendment, and Zoning By-law
Amendment applications submitted by FCHT Holdings (Ontario) Corporation
(File No.’s: Z.1612.14 and OPA.1612.14), be received.
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That analysis
of the following matters of interest to Council be included as part of the
recommendation report:
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a)
Provide a full analysis as to how the 4 to 10
storey height has been arrived at in the existing Official Plan.
b)
Consider the potential of a severance of the
subject lands and issues that may result, such as, but not limited to access,
servicing, density, and parking management.
c)
Consider any potential provincial changes with
respect to development around major transportation areas, and how this may
impact this proposal.
d)
Provide additional information regarding bike
and pedestrian traffic to and from the subject lands.
e)
Provide information on heights of existing and
permitted buildings within the area in the context of transition.
f)
Ensure that traffic volumes are considered
with respect to the proposal, specifically existing volumes and projected
volumes.
g)
Provide information as to why there are
currently no left turns allowed in the area to the site from the Reynolds
Street/Cornwall Road intersection.
h)
Provide information as to why a Holding Zone
is not being considered with respect to this application, whereas other
applications in this area are subject to Holding Zone provisions.
i)
Provide an understanding of what the full
build out potential for the entire site is.
j)
What egress opportunities exist for the
subject lands other than the ones proposed as it impacts the movement of
traffic in the area.
k)
Provide a full parking analysis for the whole
site.
l)
Ensure that the recommendation report provides
an understanding of the Metrolinx commitment to extend their platform east of
Trafalgar and connections to the subject lands.
m) Consider impacts of Bill 108 on this proposal.
n)
The urban design issues should consider the
Community Energy Plan among other matters.
o)
Provide a greater understanding of how green
space and other amenities will be provided within this proposal.
p)
Provide a comprehensive plan for the Cornwall
District and how the proposal fits in.
q)
Look into the potential of a long term
development agreement for all the land.
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CARRIED
The following
communication(s) were distributed at the meeting:
- (June 22, 2020) from Ted Haugen, West River Residents
Association
- (June 30, 2020) from Cheung-Toa (Lawrence) Tsang
- (June 30, 2020) from Michelle Gruszecki, Trans-Northern
- (June 30, 2020) from Paul Jemison
- (July 2, 2020) from Ian Mathany, Mathany & Higgs Law
- (July 2, 2020) from Piper Morley, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
(updates to BLG’s November 1, 2019 letter)
- (July 3, 2020) from Brad White
- (July 5, 2020) from Patricia A. Foran, Aird & Berlis LLP
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Moved by Councillor Duddeck
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That the proposed Zoning By-law
Amendment application, as submitted by Oakville Developments (2010) Inc.
(File No. Z.1616.55), be refused for the reasons outlined in the report
from the Planning Services department dated June 24th, 2020.
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That, in accordance with Section 34(17)
of the Planning Act, no further notice is determined to be
necessary.
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That the notice of Council’s decision
reflects that Council has fully considered all of the written and oral
submissions relating to these matters and that those comments have been
appropriately addressed.
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CARRIED
(Councillor
Knoll having declared a pecuniary
interest
on this item, did not vote.)
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Moved by Councillor Robertson
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That, the A/CAO be authorized to sign
the site plan agreement, pursuant to the Signing By-Law 2013-057; and,
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That, the Director of Planning be
authorized to grant final site plan approval of the site plan application
for 2300 Speers Road submitted by 515476 Ontario Limited (File No. SP.
1629.002/04) once the site plans have been finalized, site plan agreement
has been signed by the A/CAO, and the site plan agreement registered on
title, in priority, for the reasons outlined in the report from the
Planning Services department dated June 30th, 2020.
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CARRIED
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5.
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Supplementary
Report: Recommendation Report - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment, Empress Capital Group, North Service Road West, File No. OPA
1517.18, ZBA 1517.18, 170 North Service Road West, By-law 2020-072 and By-law
2020-073
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Report from Planning Services Department,
June 30, 2020
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Additional Information from Planning
Services Department, July 6, 2020 (Distributed
at meeting.)
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Moved by Councillor O’Meara
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That the Official Plan Amendment and
Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by API Development
Consultants Inc., on behalf of Empress Capital Group Inc. (File No. OPA
1517.18, Z.1517.18), be approved as modified, on the basis that the
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment are consistent with the
Provincial Policy Statement, conforms with all applicable provincial plans,
the Halton Region Official Plan, the Livable Oakville Plan, has regard for
matters of Provincial interest, and represents good planning;
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That By-law 2020-072, an amendment to
the Livable Oakville Plan, OPA 30, be passed;
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That By-law 2020-073, an amendment to
Zoning By-law 2014-014, be passed;
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That notice of Council’s decision
reflects that the comments from the public were fully considered by Council
and have been appropriately addressed;
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That, in accordance with Section 34(17)
of the Planning Act, no further notice is determined to be
necessary; and,
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That the site plan for the proposed
development be designed in accordance with the urban design requirements in
Appendix E.
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LOST on a recorded vote,
Council voting as follows:
Recorded Vote
Yeas Nays
Councillor O'Meara Councillor
Duddeck
Councillor Robertson Councillor
Chisholm
Mayor Burton Councillor
Gittings
Councillor Adams Councillor
Haslett-Theall
Councillor Lishchyna Councillor
Elgar
Councillor
Longo
Councillor
Knoll
Councillor
Grant
Councillor
Parmar
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Moved by Councillor Duddeck
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That the 2020 funding allotment as
attached in ‘Appendix A - Recommended Grant Projects and Maximum Approved
Amounts’ to the report titled Heritage Grant Program 2020 dated June 24,
2020, be approved.
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That any leftover funds from unclaimed
grants that have expired be rolled into the next available Heritage Grant
Program year.
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That Council approve a transfer of
$53,790 from the unexpended Heritage Grant funding in 2017-2019 from the
Tax Stabilization reserve to the Heritage Conservation reserve.
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CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Elgar
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That the staff report dated June 24,
2020 respecting the status of the current negotiations between the Town and
Bell and Cogeco for new Municipal Access Agreements for their
telecommunications equipment within Town Road Allowances and on Town Poles
be received.
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That Town Staff be authorized to apply
to the Canadian Radio –Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
to settle the new Municipal Access Agreements with Bell and/or Cogeco
should the proposed Agreements not be finalized by the end of August, 2020.
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CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Gittings
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That the following recommendation pertaining to Item 3a of
the Special Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee minutes from its meeting on
June 23, 2020, be approved and the remainder of the minutes be received:
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That Heritage Permit Application HP013/20-42.20R for a
new front porch for the non-historic residence at 214 Reynolds Street, as
attached in Appendix B to the report dated June 10, 2020, from Planning
Services be approved; and,
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That this heritage permit expire two years from the
date of final approval by Council.
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CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna
That this committee rise and
report.
The Mayor arose and reported that the Committee of the
Whole has met and has made recommendations on Consent Item 1, Public Hearing
Item 2, Discussion Items 3, 4, 5, and 6, Confidential Discussion Item C-1, and
Advisory Committee Minutes Item 7, as noted by the Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Knoll Seconded
by Councillor Grant
That the report and
recommendations of the Committee of the Whole be approved.
CARRIED
Moved by
Councillor Robertson Seconded by Councillor Parmar
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That the following by-law(s) be passed:
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CARRIED
The
Mayor adjourned the meeting 10:16 p.m.
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KATHY PATRICK
ACTING
TOWN CLERK