Planning and Development Committee Meeting

Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:	Thursday, November 30, 2017
Time:	1:00 p.m. 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,
• Allan Magi,
• Mary Lou Tanner,
• David Thompson (Audio/Video Specialist),
• and Amber LaPointe (Clerk)

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1.

Declarations of Interest:

None.

2.

Statutory Public Meetings:

2.1

Proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

The Planning and Development Committee, in accordance with Section 17 of the Planning Act, as amended, held Public Meeting No. 16 on November 30, 2017 to receive the proposed official plan. Having considered the oral and written comments received from staff and delegations, the Planning and Development Committee received PB-50-17 and PB-81-17 for consideration.

• Moved by Councillor Taylor

  Refer planning and building department report PB-50-17 regarding proposed new official plan (November 2017) to the Director of Planning and Building; and

  Direct the Director of Planning and Building to consider the feedback received through the statutory public meeting process related to the proposed new official plan (version November, 2017), and to make appropriate revisions prior to bringing forward the recommended proposed revised new official plan for Council adoption; and

  Direct the Director of Planning and Building to advise Council at the earliest opportunity of the nature and scope of recommended revisions, including timelines for delivering the revised new official plan.

  CARRIED

a.

Delegation from Ruth Victor on behalf of Branthaven Development Corp. regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

Ruth Victor on behalf of Branthaven Development Corp. appeared before committee regarding 5155 Fairview Street, 5135 Fairview Street, 735 Oval Court, 740 Oval Court, 5111 Fairview Street. Ms. Victor requested that Council remove the employment land designation on the properties.

b.

Delegation from Suzanne Mammel, Hamilton Halton Home Builders' Association regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

Suzanne Mammel, Hamilton Halton Home Builders' Association, appeared before committee to provide concerns with the proposed official plan. Ms. Mammel requested that more time be given to review the official plan and provide comments. Ms. Mammel also requested that background studies regarding the mobility hubs downtown precinct plan be provided to the public.

c.

Delegation from John Ariens, IBI Group, representing LJM Developments regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

John Ariens, IBI Group, representing LJM Developments appeared before committee regarding 1860-1900 Appleby Line. Mr. Ariens requested that Council amend the property to an uptown core designation.

d.

Delegation from Jeremy Skinner regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

Jeremy Skinner appeared before committee to provide comments regarding the proposed official plan. Mr. Skinner provided three proposals to help develop and implement building policies and performance guidelines. These proposals include mid-rise building standards, family and children vertical communities and enable development of row townhomes facing selected transit corridors.

e.

Delegation from Gloria Reid, BurlingtonGreen Environment Association regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

Gloria Reid, BurlingtonGreen Environment Association appeared before committee to support the overall approach of the proposed official plan. Ms. Reid reminded committee members that Burlington has been labelled a Blue Dot City and requested that Council approve an official plan that supports an urban and sustainable city.

f.

Delegation from Sasha Menezes regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

Sasha Menezes, appeared before committee and requested that Council consider historical landmarks and mental health related affordable housing downtown or surrounding the GO stations. Ms. Menezes also requested that the view of the lake be preserved by having less development along the lake.

g.

Delegation from Christine Daub regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

Christine Dobb, appeared before committee to request more time to evaluate the proposed official plan. Ms. Dobb requested that Council consider urban design, heritage preservation, and a friendly downtown.

h.

Delegation from Don Fletcher regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

Don Fletcher, appeared before committee to provide input on the proposed official plan. Mr. Fletch provided concern with the speed of the process and the intensification of the downtown.

i.

Delegation from Brian Jones regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

Brian Jones appeared before committee to express concerns with intensification. Mr. Jones requested that a mobility hub not be created in the downtown.

j.

Delegation from Scott Snider, Turkstra Mazza Associates, on behalf of Penta Properties Inc. regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

Scott Snider, Turkstra Mazza Associates, on behalf of Penta Properties Inc., appeared before committee to request with the proposed official plan be delayed in order for staff to thoroughly evaluate all comments.

k.

Delegation from Paul Brophy regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

Paul Brophy appeared before committee to express concerns with the proposed downtown mobility hub precinct plan. Mr. Brophy provided concerns including heritage preservation, hyper-intensification, and affordable housing.

l.

Delegation from Paul Raun regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

Paul Raun, appeared before committee to discuss how residents need to rethink energy use when considering the new proposed official plan. Mr. Raun discussed net energy and requested that the city rethink trying to meet density targets by building high rises as they are more energy intensive.

m.

Delegation from Gary Scobie regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

Gary Scobie appeared before committee to express concerns with the proposed downtown mobility hub precinct plan. Mr. Scobie told committee that the downtown should not be named a mobility hub.

n.

Delegation from Albert Faccenda regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

Albert Faccenda appeared before committee to express concerns with zoning of semi-detached homes in relation to the proposed official plan and corresponding policies.

o.

Delegation from Vince Fiorito regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

Vince Fiorito appeared before committee to discuss how residents need to consider the environment and natural heritage when considering the proposed official plan.

p.

Delegation from Dana Anderson, MHBC Planning, representing Emish Development regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

Dana Anderson, MHBC Planning, representing Emish Development appeared before committee regarding 901 Guelph Line. Ms. Anderson requested that the property be included in mobility hub boundary.

q.

Delegation from Dana Anderson, MHBC Planning, representing Glanelm Property Management regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17) 

Dana Anderson, MHBC Planning, representing Glanelm Property Management appeared before committee regarding the redevelopment of Lakeside Plaza.

r.

Delegation from Jim Young regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

Jim Young appeared before committee to express concerns with the proposed downtown mobility hub precinct plan. Mr. Young stated his concerns with access to Lake Ontario and asked that the process be slowed down.

s.

Delegation from Steve ILeech regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

Steve Ilech appeared before committee regarding the Emerald Crescent area of the proposed downtown mobility hub precinct plan. Mr. Ileech expressed concerns with exceptions over eleven stories and requested that a hard limit on exceptions be considered. Mr. Ileech also stated that high speed internet should be considered in the proposed official plan.

t.

Delegation from Lisa Kearns, representing ECOB regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

Lisa Kearns, representing Engaged Citizens of Burlington appeared before committee to express concerns with the proposed official plan. Ms. Kearns stated concerns with height, impact on downtown residents, and requested that the official plan process be delayed.

u.

Delegation from Deby Morrison regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

Debbie Morrison appeared before committee to request that the proposed official plan process be delayed until June 2018. Ms. Morrison expressed concerns with height and density in the downtown.

v.

Additional Comments submitted to Planning (PB-50-17)

w.

Additional Comments submitted to Clerks (PB-50-17)

x.

Staff presentation regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

y.

Presentation from Councillor Marianne Meed-Ward regarding proposed new official plan (PB-50-17)

2.2

Proposed downtown mobility hub precinct plan and proposed official plan policies (PB-81-17)

• Moved by Councillor Taylor

  Refer planning and building department report PB-81-17 regarding proposed downtown mobility hub precinct plan and proposed official plan policies to the Director of Planning and Building.

  CARRIED

3.

Delegation(s):

4.

Consent Items:

None.

5.

Regular Items:

None.

6.

Confidential Items:

None.

7.

Procedural Motions:

• Moved by Councillor Sharman

  Suspend the rules of procedure to limit member questions to two questions for each delegation, in accordance with procedure by-law 64-2016 s. 38.2.

  LOST

8.

Information Items:

None.

9.

Staff Remarks:

10.

Committee Remarks:

11.

Adjournment:

2:39 p.m. (recessed), 2:47 p.m. (reconvened), 3:55 p.m. (recessed), 6:30 p.m. (reconvened), 8:21 p.m. (recessed), 8:31 p.m. (reconvened), 9:55 p.m. (recessed to December 1), 1:00 p.m. (reconvened), 2:58 p.m. (recessed), 3:08 p.m. (reconvened)

Chair adjourned the meeting at 3:12 p.m.