ELEVENTH Meeting - Regular Session
The Town of Oakville Council
met in regular session to consider planning matters on this 15th day
of May, 2017 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
Staff - R.
Green, Chief Administrative Officer
- J.
Clohecy, Commissioner of Community Development
- M. Simeoni, Director of
Planning Services
- D. St. George, Director of
Economic Development
- D. Carr, Town Solicitor
- D. Perlin, Assistant Town
Solicitor
- G.
Charles, Senior Manager of Current Planning and Urban Design
- D. Childs,
Senior Manager of Policy Planning and Heritage
- T.
Collingwood, Senior Planner, Current Planning – East District
- R.
Stormes, Senior Economic Development Officer
- S. Schappert,
Heritage Planner
- K. Flood,
Heritage Planner
- J.
Kelemen, Urban Designer
- K.
Patrick, Acting Town Clerk
- J.
Marcovecchio, Council and Committee Coordinator
Also present - Rod Northey,
Gowlings, Legal Counsel
- Jennifer
King, Gowlings, Legal Counsel
- Marcus
Letourneau, Principal, Letourneau Heritage Consulting Inc. (LHC)
Regrets: Councillor - Ralph Robinson
Declarations of Pecuniary Interest
No declarations of pecuniary interest were declared.
Committee of the Whole
Moved by Councillor Lapworth Seconded
by Councillor Grant
That this meeting proceed into
a Committee of the Whole session.
CARRIED
The following person(s) made an
oral submission:
- Nicholas
Dell, Greg Dell & Associates, on behalf of Capreit Limited Partnership,
re: concerns with respect to the refusal of the application,
application merits good planning and sound engineering, a site specific
amendment will be quite limited in terms of future applications for this site,
speculation of precedent, and origin of design.
It was proposed that members of the fitness centre would access the facility
from the parking lot of the commercial portion of the property, but only the
impacts to the residential side is being considered as the reason for denial.
The following
communication(s) were distributed at the meeting:
- (May 10, 2017) from Lisa Albrink
- (May 9, 2017) from Garth Mailman
- (May 7, 2017 and January 24, 2017) from Arthur A. Alkerton
- (May 3, 2017) from Eleanor Johnson
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Moved by Councillor Adams
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That the Official Plan Amendment and
Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Capreit Limited Partnership (File
Z.1512.08) be denied.
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That notice of Council decision reflect
that the refusal of the application was consistent with comments received
from the public.
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CARRIED
The following person(s) made an
oral submission:
- Fraser Damoff, on behalf of the Save Glen Abbey Coalition,
expressing support for the staff recommendation for the property
at 1333 Dorval Drive, advising of the importance of the Glen Abbey golf course to
Oakville and a major part of its identity, a central part of town atmosphere, is
a cultural heritage property and deserves moving forward and protecting for
future generations, a prominent area and landmark for Oakville and the province,
saving greenspace and trees versus single detached homes; and suggesting that
the visual linkage to the surrounding neighbourhood, town, province, and
country be considered.
- Wendy
Bodnoff, a resident in support of the Save Glen Abbey Coalition, expressing
support for the staff recommendation for the property
at
1333 Dorval Drive, advising that the iconic historic
world renown Glen Abbey is Oakville’s jewel and Canada’s treasure;
congratulating Council on the OMB decision to uphold the town’s Interim Control
By-law regarding Glen Abbey. Expressed concern that an environmental impact
study was not done as Sixteen Mile Creek runs through the golf course.
Surprised that Glen Abbey’s distinction as an autobahn cooperative sanctuary
golf course for 13 years since 2004 is not being considered.
- Dan Carruthers, on behalf of townhouse owners near the golf
course, expressing support for the Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee
recommendation for the property at 1333 Dorval Drive, advising of his
involvement with Glen Abbey and the representations and meetings that he has
had with others regarding the quality, history, and heritage of the golf
course; and suggesting that the Canadian Open Golf continue to be hosted at
Glen Abbey, and keeping this as part of our heritage.
- Tim Danter, President, Chartwell Maple Grove Residents
Association (CMGRA), and on behalf of Joshua Creek Residents Association (JCRA)
and Trafalgar Chartwell Residents Association Inc. (TCRA), expressing support
for protecting Glen Abbey as a cultural heritage landscape, advising that Glen
Abbey is synonymous with Oakville; and acknowledging the hard work and efforts
made by the Save Glen Abbey Coalition, and the work that the town has done on the
Interim Control
By-law for the Glen Abbey development application.
- Karen Brock, President, Oakvillegreen Conservation Association
Inc., expressing strong support for the staff recommendation for the property
at 1333 Dorval Drive, and that it be recognized as a significant cultural
heritage landscape, commending Council on phase two of the implementation
strategy for the cultural heritage landscape assessment reports; suggesting that
Council consider its natural heritage features in phase three, and that the property
be recognized in its entirety as a natural heritage landscape; and urging Council
to embark on phase three, which will place a high priority on protection and
celebration of Glen Abbey as a unique integral part of Oakville.
- Mark Flowers, Davies Howe Partners LLP, on behalf of ClubLink
Corporation ULC and ClubLink Holdings Limited (“ClubLink”),
re: concerns with respect to the process and exchanging information, requesting
that Council not adopt the staff recommendations pertaining to 1333 Dorval
Drive, and defer consideration of the staff report and evaluation report for the
lands until ClubLink has been given a proper opportunity for meaningful input
in response to the evaluation report; or alternatively, if the matter is not
deferred, requesting the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed
terms of reference that will guide the consultant’s work in phase three, and
that ClubLink be meaningfully engaged in phase three as the project proceeds.
The following
communication(s) were distributed at the meeting:
- (May 15, 2017) from Mark R. Flowers, Davies Howe Partners LLP
- (May 15, 2017) from Brenda and Jim Jarvis
- (May 11, 2017) from Susan Richard
- (May 11, 2017) from Louise Brownlee
- (May 11, 2017) from Carol Stanley
- (May 11, 2017) from Mary Ellen Chown
- (May 10, 2017) from Dr. Harriette Van Spall and J. Newton
- (May 10, 2017) from Stephanie Carne
- (May 10, 2017) from Joanne Peters
- (May 9, 2017) from Alana Lewis
- (May 9, 2017) from Robbie C. Banks
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Moved by Councillor Duddeck
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That the Cultural Heritage Landscape
Assessment Reports attached in the appendices to the report from the
Planning Services department, Cultural Heritage Landscape Strategy –
Phase Two, be received;
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That the property at 1333 Dorval Drive
be recognized as a significant cultural heritage landscape and move into
Phase Three: Implementation of Protection Measures;
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That, as directed by Council on
February 1, 2016, the property at 1333 Dorval Drive have priority for the
completion of Phase Three;
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That the property at 1086 Burnhamthorpe
Road East be recognized as a significant cultural heritage landscape and
move into Phase Three: Implementation of Protection Measures;
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That the property at 2031 North Service
Road West be recognized as a significant cultural heritage landscape and
move into Phase Three: Implementation of Protection Measures;
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That the property at 4243 Sixth Line be
recognized as a significant cultural heritage landscape and move into Phase
Three: Implementation of Protection Measures;
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That no further action be taken as part
of the Cultural Heritage Landscapes Strategy with respect to the high
priority properties not identified as significant cultural heritage
landscapes – 3367 Dundas Street West and 3451 Tremaine Road;
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That $150,000 be added to the Heritage
Planning Studies budget (project #63101702) funded from the General Working
Capital Reserve to complete the Phase Three work on high priority properties
that have been identified as significant cultural heritage landscapes; and
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That the remaining medium and low
priority properties from Phase One of the Cultural Heritage Landscape
Strategy Implementation be addressed in the annual Heritage Planning Work
Plan in 2018.
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CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
on
a recorded vote,
Council
voting as follows:
Recorded Vote
Yeas Nays
Councillor Lishchyna
Councillor Adams
Councillor Grant
Councillor Knoll
Councillor Lapworth
Councillor Elgar
Mayor Burton
Councillor Hutchins
Councillor Gittings
Councillor Chisholm
Councillor Duddeck
Councillor O’Meara
The meeting recessed at 8:47 p.m. and
reconvened at 8:54 p.m.
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Moved by Councillor Knoll
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That the staff report from the Economic
Development department entitled Economic Development 2016 Annual Report,
dated April 25, 2017, be received.
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CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Hutchins
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That the 2017 funding allotment as
attached in ‘Appendix A - Recommended Grant Projects and Maximum Approved
Amounts’ to the report titled Heritage Grant Program 2017, dated April
25, 2017, from the Planning Services department, be approved.
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CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor O’Meara
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That the property at 416-418 Reynolds
Street be removed from the Oakville Register of Properties of Cultural
Heritage Value or Interest.
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CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor O’Meara
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That the report titled Study to
Recommend Appropriate Zoning Regulations for Roof Top Terraces and
Balconies, dated April 24, 2017, from the Planning Services department,
be received.
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CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Gittings
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That the appeal to the Ontario
Municipal Board of Committee of Adjustment Decision CAV A/067/2017, 309
Church Street, be confirmed.
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That if Council confirms the Appeal,
then the Town Solicitor or his designate be authorized to pursue this
appeal of COA Decision CAV A/067/2017 in accordance with the position set
out in Appendix C attached to the report dated April 26, 2017, from the
Legal department.
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That if pursuant to clause 1 above this
appeal is continued, then in consultation with the Director of Planning or
his designate the Town Solicitor or his designate be authorized to
negotiate a proposed settlement of the Appeal either before or at the Board
Hearing in a manner that addresses the issues and concerns identified in
Appendix C attached to the report dated April 26, 2017, from the Legal
department.
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CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Duddeck
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That the appeal to the Ontario
Municipal Board of Committee of Adjustment Decision CAV A/065/2017, 227
Wyecroft Road, be withdrawn.
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CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor O’Meara
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That the appeal to the Ontario
Municipal Board of Committee of Adjustment Decision CAV A/030/2017, 377
Morden Road, attached as Appendix B to the report dated March 9, 2017, from
the Legal department, be confirmed; and
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That the Town Solicitor or his
designate be authorized to pursue the Appeal in accordance with the
position set out in Appendix C attached to the report dated March 9, 2017,
from the Legal department.
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CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor O’Meara
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That the appeal to the Ontario Municipal
Board of Committee of Adjustment Decision CAV A/061/2017, 17 Mississaga
Street, attached as Appendix B to the report dated April 20, 2017 from the
Legal Department, be confirmed.
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That the action of the Town Solicitor or
his designate in executing the Consent by the Owners/Applicants and by the
Appellants to the allowing of the Appeal and the dismissal by the OMB of
Application CAV A/061/2017 in its entirety also be confirmed.
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CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Hutchins
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That the minutes of the Heritage Oakville
Advisory Committee meeting of April 25, 2017, be received.
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CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Lapworth
That this committee rise and
report.
CARRIED
The Mayor arose and reported that
the Committee of the Whole has met and made recommendations on Discussion Items
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Confidential Discussion Items C-1 and C-2, and
Advisory Committee Minutes Item 9, as noted by the Clerk.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna Seconded
by Councillor Knoll
That the report and
recommendations of the Committee of the Whole be approved.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Hutchins Seconded
by Councillor Chisholm
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2017-047
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A by-law to declare that certain land is
not subject to part lot control (Blocks 7 to 12, 14 to 17, and 21 to 24, all
inclusive, Plan 20M-1175 – Wild Ginger Developments Inc.).
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CARRIED
The
Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:29 p.m.
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Kathy patrick
ACTING
TOWN CLERK