The Clarington Record

Planning and Development Committee

February 24, 2020

Who was there

Present (4): Granville Anderson, A. Foster, Corinna Traill, Margaret Zwart

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (27 motions)

26 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add Ron Worboy as a delegation to the Agenda.
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 12.1, the Presentation from Lisa Backus, before the Delegation portion of the Agenda.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow the Committee to ask questions to staff after each delegation. Alter the Agenda Resolution # PD-033-20 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Jones That the Agenda be altered to move Delegation 9.6, Gord Robinson, regarding Communication Item 11.3 Regarding Support Role of Conservation Authorities and 11.4 Regarding Quinte Conservation Authority, to the end of the delegation list.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the Agenda for the Planning and Development Committee meeting of February 24, 2020 be adopted as presented, with the changes as indicated in the above resolutions.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning and Development Committee meeting held on February 3, 2020, be approved.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak to the presentation for a second time.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow the Committee to ask questions to staff after each delegation.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the delegation for an additional 2 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Mayor Foster
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the delegation for an additional 1 minute.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That Communication Item 10.1, be received for information.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
Whereas the Municipality of Clarington has been well served by Central Lake Ontario, Kawartha Region and Ganaraska Region Conservation Authorities; and Whereas the Municipality of Clarington and Durham Region rely on the expert advice of Conservation Authorities regarding land use planning proposals, source water protection and watershed integrity; and Whereas Conservation Authorities provide expert information, knowledge and advice regarding flood management and water quality monitoring; and Whereas Conservation Authorities provide programs to residents that include recreation, education, preservation and restoration projects that protect natural vegetation, species at risk and soil erosion; and Whereas the Provincial Government is reviewing mandated programs, core services and potential funding of Conservation Authorities; Now therefore be it resolved that the Municipality of Clarington supports the continuation of the programs and services provided by Conservation Authorities to municipalities and requests that the Provincial Government provide clear direction to maintain core services and provide stable funding to Conservation Authorities in order to provide these services; and That this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Environment, Conservation & Parks; the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry; Premier Ford; all Durham Region MPP's; Northhumberland - Peterborough South MPP; Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority; Ganaraska Region Conservation Authori
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Communication Item 11.1, be
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Referred
That the Agenda be altered to consider Section 15 of the Agenda, at this time.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Mayor Foster
Carried
That the matter of Resolution #PD-177-19 Rural Portion of the Zoning By-law Amendment , be lifted from the table. Councillor Neal ruled the motion out of order, based on it not meeting the requirements of Notice of Motion, before a seconder was identified. 11.3 PSD-008-20 Zone Clarington, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Comments Councillor Neal ruled Report PSD-008-20 out of order based on the fact that the rural portion of the zoning by-law amendment has not been lifted from the table. 11.4 Response from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Resolution # PD-046-20 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Traill That Unfinished Business Item 15.3, be received for information.
Moved by Mayor Foster
Carried
That the request to file a minor variance application within the two-year period of an applicant-initiated zoning by-law amendment for the subject lands be denied.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That Judy Smith, Director Municipal Governance, Clerk/Freedom of Information Coordinator, Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Regarding Support Role of Conservation Authorities, and Tracey Dickson, Archives/Administrative Support, The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward, Regarding Quinte Conservation Authority, be advised of Council's decision.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the following resolution from the Township of Scugog, regarding Bill 156, Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2019, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington: Whereas the Provincial Government has introduced Bill 156 — Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2019; and Whereas Scugog farms are places of business where we grow and produce food, raise animals and make our living; and Whereas Scugog farms are also private homes, where private citizens have the expectation that people cannot enter their homes without permission; and Whereas Ontario farms have come under increasing threat from trespassers and activists who illegally enter property, barn and buildings, trespassing under false pretenses to gain entry, seizing private property, threatening the health and safety of farms, employees, livestock and crops; and Whereas existing laws are not doing enough to protect farms and homes from the risk of unwarranted trespassers and activists; and Whereas all animal production is governed by strict codes of practice, and Ontario livestock farmers are required to satisfy standards of care requirements outlined under national codes of practice which ensure animal health, safety, and welfare are promoted and maintained; and Whereas Bill 156 — Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act strikes a balance to protect farms while also recognizing a citizen' s right to protest; Now therefore be it resolved: That the Township of Scugog su
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the concerns expressed in Mitch Morawetz's correspondence, regarding Bill 156 - Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2019, be endorsed, in principle, and a similar letter be forwarded to the Minister Hardeman.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Mayor Foster
Carried
That the Committee recess for 5 minutes.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Report PSD-006-20 be received; That the revised application for Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2018-0005 submitted by Delpark Homes (Prestonvale) Inc., to permit the development of 78 residential units, be supported subject to the conditions generally as contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-006-20; That the application to amend the Zoning By-law by Delpark Homes (Prestonvale) Inc. be approved and the By-law in Attachment 3 to Report PSD-006-20 be passed; That once all requirements of draft subdivision approval are satisfied, the By-law authorizing the Removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be approved; That the Durham Regional Planning Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of report PSD-006-20 and Council's decision; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-006-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That Report PSD-007-20 be received; That the amendment to the Apartment-in-House By-law be approved as contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-007-20; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-007-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 10:55 PM.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the Agenda be altered to move Delegation 9.6, Gord Robinson, regarding Communication Item 11.3 Regarding Support Role of Conservation Authorities and 11.4 Regarding Quinte Conservation Authority, to the end of the delegation list.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Unfinished Business Item 15.3, be received for information.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That Council deny the request to file a minor variance application within the two- year period of an applicant-initiated zoning by-law amendment for the subject lands based on the following reasons: 1. The request is not for a technical or housekeeping issue; 2. The intent of the zoning regulation to restrict the outside width of the garage was to ensure the development respects and reinforces the existing building types of nearby properties in terms of scale and built form, in accordance with Section 5.4.1 of the Clarington Official Plan; and 3. The request undermines Council’s original intent when it passed the zoning bylaw amendment.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That Judy Smith, Director Municipal Governance, Clerk/Freedom of Information Coordinator, Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Regarding Support Role of Planning and Development Committee Minutes February 24, 2020 Conservation Authorities, and Tracey Dickson, Archives/Administrative Support, The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward, Regarding Quinte Conservation Authority, be advised of Council's decision.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried

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