Planning and Development Committee Meeting
Minutes
Meeting #:
Date:
Tuesday, May 02, 2017
Time:
1:00 p.m. and reconvening at 6:30 p.m.
Location:
Council Chambers Level 2, City Hall
Members Present:Paul Sharman (Chair), Rick Craven, Marianne Meed Ward, John Taylor, Jack Dennison, Blair Lancaster, and Mayor Rick Goldring
  
Staff Present:James Ridge, Mary Lou Tanner, Vito Tolone, David Thompson (Audio/Video Specialist), and Amber LaPointe (Clerk)
1.Declarations of Interest:
​None.
2.Statutory Public Meetings:
2.1Proposed Zoning By-law amendment for 2477 Queensway Drive (PB-08-17)
1.PB-08-17 Rezoning for 2477 Queensway Drive.pdf
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​The Planning and Development Committee, in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, as amended, held Public Meeting No. 5 on May 2 to receive the proposed Zoning By-law amendment for 2477 Queensway Drive. Having considered the oral and written comments received from staff and delegations, the Planning and Development Committee received PB-08-17 for consideration.​
Moved byCouncillor Meed Ward

Receive and file planning and building department report PB-08-17 regarding proposed zoning By-law amendment for 2477 Queensway Drive.

CARRIED
a.Staff presentation regarding Proposed Zoning By-law amendment for 2477 Queensway Drive (PB-08-17)
1.PB-08-17-2477 Queensway_StatutoryPubMtgPresentation_May2_2017 (2).pdf
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2.2Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 421-431 Brant St (PB-38-17)
1.PB-38-17 - Statutory Public Meeting and Information Report - 421 – 431 Brant Street.pdf
2.PB-38-17- Appendix 3 - Public Comments.pdf
3.PB-38-17 Correspondence from David Conrath -Burlington Waterfront 421-431 Brant proposal.pdf
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The Planning and Development Committee, in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, as amended, held Public Meeting No. 6 on May 2 to receive the proposed Zoning By-law amendment for 421-431 Brant Street. Having considered the oral and written comments received from staff and delegations, the Planning and Development Committee received PB-38-17 for consideration.​
Moved byCouncillor Craven

Receive and file planning and building department report PB-38-17 regarding official plan and zoning by-law amendment applications for 421-431 Brant Street.

CARRIED
a.Staff presentation regarding Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 421-431 Brant St (PB-38-17)
1.PB-38-17-PD Presentation - 421-431 Brant.pdf
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b.Delegation from Gary Scobie regarding Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 421-431 Brant St (PB-38-17)
​Gary Scobie appeared before committee to provide concerns regarding the proposed development. Mr. Scobie requested that the development be twelve stories, with 65% two-three bedroom units, and be respectful to the location.
c.Delegation from Ed Fothergill representing Carriage Gate Homes regarding Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 421-431 Brant St. (PB-38-17)
1.PB-38-17-Statutory Public meeting-421 Brant St Burlington-May 2 2017(1).pdf
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Ed Fothergill, representing Carriage Gate Homes appeared before committee to provide information on the application and respond to questions of the committee.
d.Delegation from Dave Conrath, representing Burlington Waterfront regarding Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 421-431 Brant St (PB-38-17)
1.PB-38-17 Correspondence from David Conrath -Burlington Waterfront 421-431 Brant proposal(1).pdf
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​Dave Conrath, representing Burlington Waterfront appeared before committee to provide concerns regarding the proposed development. Mr. Conrath expressed concerns with the building height, affordability, and absence of green space.
e.Delegation from Lloyd Ripani regarding Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 421-431 Brant St (PB-38-17)
1.PB-38-17-Correspondence from Tyler Ripani(1).pdf
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​Lloyd Ripani appeared before committee in support of the proposed development. Mr. Ripani stated that the development is economically responsible for the city.
f.Delegation from Ron Casey regarding Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 421-431 Brant St (PB-38-17)
​Ron Casey appeared before committee in support of the proposed development. Mr. Casey supports the intensification of hubs in Burlington including the height of the development.
g.Delegation from Kelly Lagace representing Crystal Homes regarding Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 421-431 Brant St (PB-38-17)
​Kelly Lagace appeared before committee against the proposed development. Ms. Lagace expressed concerns with current traffic problems at the corner of James and John Street.
h.Delegation from Susan Goray regarding Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 421-431 Brant St (PB-38-17)
Susan Goray appeared before committee against the proposed development. Ms. Goray expressed concerns with the height of the development.
i.Delegation from Toby Singlehurst regarding Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 421-431 Brant St (PB-38-17)
​Toby Singlehurst appeared before committee to provide concerns with the proposed development. Mr. Singlehurst expressed concerns with the context of the building and parking.
j.Correspondence from Tyler Ripani regarding Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 421-431 Brant St (PB-38-17)
1.PB-38-17-Correspondence from Tyler Ripani.pdf
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k.Correspondence from Susan Goyer & James Webster regarding Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 421-431 Brant St (PB-38-17)
1.PB-38-17 Correspondence 421-431 Brant St.pdf
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l.Correspondence from Tom Muir regarding Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 421-431 Brant St (PB-38-17)
1.PB-38-17-Corresspondence from Tom Muir- 421-431 Brant St.pdf
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3.Delegation(s):
4.Consent Items:
4.1Vital services by-law (PB-16-17)
1.PB-16-17 Vital Services By-law 21 04 17.pdf
2.PB-16-17 Appendix A 2017 Vital Services By-law.pdf
3.PB-16-17 Appendix B to Vital Services REport.pdf
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Moved byCouncillor Taylor

Approve amended by-law 24-2017, attached as Appendix A to planning and building department report PB-16-17, being a by-law relating to the provision of vital services in residential tenancies within the City of Burlington.

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5.Regular Items:
5.1Memorandum from Councillor Sharman regarding parking relief under extenuating circumstances (PD-01-17)
1.Memo PD May 2 - Temp Parking Permit 04 18 17.pdf
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​Item 5.1 was withdrawn.
6.Confidential Items:
7.Procedural Motions:
7.1Motion to reconsider
Moved byCouncillor Lancaster

Reconsider the undelegation of site plan approval for 2025 Guelph Line at the May 30 Planning and Development Committee meeting, in accordance with procedure by-law 64-2016 s. 41.3.

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8.Information Items:
Moved byCouncillor Taylor

Receive and file the following item, having been given due consideration by the Planning and Development Committee.

CARRIED
8.1Memorandum from staff requesting amended vital services by-law (PB-16-17)
1.Memo PD May 2 - Vital Services.pdf
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9.Staff Remarks:
10.Committee Remarks:
11.Adjournment:
2:22 p.m. (recessed), 6:30 p.m. (reconvened), 8:22 p.m. (recessed), 8:33 p.m. (reconvened).
Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
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