2008-09-08 Minutes DSC 18 - Oshawa

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING September 8, 2008

Minutes of the EIGHTEENTH meeting of the Development Services Committee for 2008 being a meeting held in the Committee Meeting Room, Second Floor, Rundle Tower, Oshawa Civic Administration Complex, at 1:05 p.m., and minutes of a Planning Act Public Meeting held in the Arts Resource Centre, 45 Queen Street, on Monday, September 8, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. Present: Councillor Parkes, Chair Councillor Henry, Vice-Chair Councillor Lutczyk, Member Councillor Nicholson, Member Also Present: Councillor Kolodzie (left at 2:50 p.m.) Councillor Marimpietri Councillor Neal T. Hodgins, Commissioner, Development Services Department M. Leonard, Director, Building Permits and Inspection Services J. Conlin, Director, Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services P. Ralph, Director, Planning Services E. Rodgers, Director, Special Development Initiatives G. Carroll, Director, Engineering Services P. Stewart, Senior Planner L. Knox, Senior Solicitor D. Boskovski, Manager, Infrastructure Services C. Symons-Milroy, Director, Economic Development Services R. Schatz, Real Estate Manager J. Anderson, Executive Assistant to the Mayor V. Field, Planner M. Medeiros, Manager, Support Services K. Bressan, Council Meeting Co-ordinator Absent: Councillor Pidwerbecki, Member DS-08-347 Bernie Morton and Dan O’Connor – Request to address Committee

concerning DS-08-336 – Motion CM-08-64 Application for a Ministry of the Environment Certificate of Approval (Air) – Proposed Ethanol Plant (Ward 1)

DS-08-336 Dan O’Connor, FarmTech Energy Corporation – Motion CM-08-64

Application for a Ministry of the Environment Certificate of Approval (Air) – Proposed Ethanol Plant (Ward 1) This matter was previously discussed at the City Council meeting held on September 2, 2008 when Motion CM-08-64 Application for a Ministry of the Environment Certificate of Approval (Air) – Proposed Ethanol Plant was passed by City Council.

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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING – September 8, 2008

The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-347 dated September 5, 2008 from Bernie Morton and Dan O’Connor requesting to address Committee concerning Correspondence DS-08-336 and Correspondence DS-08-336 dated September 2, 2008 urging Council to either defeat Motion CM-08-64 or consider not introducing it at the September 2, 2008 Council Meeting and urging Planning Services to complete its report on FarmTech’s application and report back to Committee as soon as possible.

Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the portion of Correspondence DS-08-336 urging Planning Services to complete its report on FarmTech’s development application and report back to Committee as soon as possible be referred to staff; That Bernie Morton and Dan O’Connor be invited as delegations to the Development Services Committee when the report comes forward.” CARRIED Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Correspondence DS-08-347 dated September 5, 2008 from Bernie Morton and Dan O’Connor requesting to address Committee concerning Correspondence DS-08-336 and the portion of Correspondence DS-08-336 urging Council to defeat Motion CM-08-64 be referred to the September 22, 2008 City Council meeting.” CARRIED The Committee questioned the Commissioner, Development Services Department as to the timing of the next report. The Commissioner, Development Services Department advised the Committee that they are still waiting for a response from one of the environmental agencies and are hoping to report back to Committee at the end of October.

DS-08-358 Larry Ladd – Request to address Committee concerning DS-08-336 – Correspondence from FarmTech regarding Motion CM-08-64 Application for a Ministry of the Environment Certificate of Approval (Air) – Proposed Ethanol Plant (Ward 1) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-358 dated September 8, 2008 from Larry Ladd requesting to address Committee concerning DS-08-336 – Correspondence from FarmTech regarding Motion CM-08-64 Application for a Ministry of the Environment Certificate of Approval (Air) – Proposed Ethanol Plant.

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Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-358 dated September 8, 2008 from Larry Ladd requesting to address Committee concerning DS-08-336 – Correspondence from FarmTech regarding Motion CM-08-64 Application for a Ministry of the Environment Certificate of Approval (Air) – Proposed Ethanol Plant be referred to staff and that Larry Ladd be invited to address Committee when the report comes forward.” CARRIED

DS-08-359 Bruce Wood - Request to address Committee concerning FarmTech’s Application to Establish an Ethanol Refinery at Oshawa Harbour (Ward 1) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-359 dated September 8, 2008 from Bruce Wood requesting to address Committee concerning FarmTech’s application to establish an Ethanol Refinery at Oshawa Harbour. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-358 dated September 8, 2008 from Bruce Wood requesting to address Committee concerning FarmTech’s application to establish an Ethanol Refinery at Oshawa Harbour be referred to staff and that Bruce Wood be invited to address Committee when the report comes forward.” CARRIED

DS-08-361 Suzanne Elston – 2008 Provincial Environmental Advisory Committee

Symposium (All Wards) Susanne Elston advised Committee that the 2008 Provincial Environmental Advisory Committee Symposium Great Lakes Great Water is being held on October 3 and 4 in Oshawa and handed out a copy of the budget to Committee members.

DS-08-282 Dale Mountjoy, Ontario Corn Producers’ Association – Expressing Support for the Applications to Amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation (Ward 1) This matter was previously discussed at a Planning Act Public Meeting held on June 16, 2008 when Report DS-08-242 concerning applications submitted by FarmTech Energy Corporation to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 to permit an ethanol production facility and related uses on lands south of the Harbour Road allowance and east of Farewell Street referred back to the Development Services Department for further review and the preparation of a subsequent report and recommendation. The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-282 dated June 16, 2008 from Dale Mountjoy, Ontario Corn Producers’ Association expressing support for the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation.

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Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-282 dated June 16, 2008 from Dale Mountjoy, Ontario Corn Producers’ Association expressing Support for the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-283 Clare Hayes – Expressing Support for the Applications to Amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation (Ward 1)

The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-283 from Clare Hayes expressing support for the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation.

Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-283 from Clare Hayes expressing support for the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-284 Dave Ruch – Expressing Opposition to the Applications to Amend the

Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation (Ward 1)

The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-284 dated June 16, 2008 from Dave Ruch expressing opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-284 dated June 16, 2008 from Dave Ruch expressing opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-285 Paul-André Larose – Expressing Opposition to the Applications to Amend

the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation (Ward 1) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-285 dated June 16, 2008 from Paul-André Larose expressing opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation.

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Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-285 dated June 16, 2008 from Paul-André-Larose expressing opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-286 Larry Ladd – Expressing Opposition to the Applications to Amend the

Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation (Ward 1) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-286 dated June 16, 2008 from Larry Ladd expressing opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-286 dated June 16, 2008 from Larry Ladd expressing opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-287 Kathleen Lenehan Cumming - Expressing Opposition to the Applications to

Amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation (Ward 1) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-287 dated June 16, 2008 from Kathleen Lenehan Cumming expressing opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-287 dated June 16, 2008 from Kathleen Lenehan Cumming expressing opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-288 Denis O’Connell - Expressing Opposition to the Applications to Amend the

Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation (Ward 1)

The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-288 dated June 13, 2008 from Denis O’Connell expressing opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation.

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Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-288 dated June 13, 2008 from Denis O’Connell expressing opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-289 Paul McDevitt - Expressing Support for the Applications to Amend the

Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation (Ward 1) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-289 dated June 17, 2008 from Paul McDevitt expressing support for the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-289 dated June 17, 2008 from Paul McDevitt expressing support for the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-290 Les MacDonald, Retired Workers’ Chapter, CAW Local 222, Expressing Opposition to the Applications to Amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation (Ward 1) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-290 dated June 13, 2008 from Les MacDonald, Retired Workers’ Chapter, CAW Local 222 expressing opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-290 dated June 13, 2008 from Les MacDonald, Retired Workers’ Chapter, CAW Local 222 expressing opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-291 Louis Bertrand - Expressing Opposition to the Applications to Amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation (Ward 1) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-291 dated June 17, 2008 from Louis Bertrand expressing opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation.

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Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-291 dated June 17, 2008 from Louis Bertrand expressing opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-292 Sandy Rakestrow - Expressing Opposition to the Applications to Amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation (Ward 1) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-292 dated June 20, 2008 from Sandy Rakestrow expressing opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-292 dated June 20, 2008 from Sandy Rakestrow expressing opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-293 Clare Hayes – Expressing Concerns Regarding the Development Services Committee Meeting on June 16, 2008 (All Wards)

The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-293 dated June 20, 2008 from Clare Hayes expressing concerns regarding the Development Services Committee meeting on June 16, 2008. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-293 dated June 20, 2008 from Clare Hayes expressing concerns regarding the Development Services Committee meeting on June 16, 2008 be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-295 Colleen Knight - Expressing Opposition to the Applications to Amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation (Ward 1)

The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-295 dated July 2, 2008 from Colleen Knight expressing opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-295 dated July 2, 2008 from Colleen Knight expressing opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation be referred to staff.” CARRIED

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DS-08-296 Marcelino and Jennifer Mata – Expressing Support of the Revised Proposal by Dundurn Edge Developments Inc. (Ward 7) This matter was previously discussed at the City Council meeting held on June 23, 2008 (DS-08-245) when City Council approved the application submitted by Dundurn Edge Developments Inc. to amend the Official Plan of the Former Oshawa Planning Area – Secondary Plan for the Samac Community to permit High Density I Residential uses at 1670, 1704, 1706 and 1710 Simcoe Street North. The Committee now reviewed Correspondence DS-08-296 dated June 17, 2008 from Marcelino and Jennifer Mata expressing support of the revised proposal by Dundurn Edge Developments Inc. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Correspondence DS-08-296 dated June 17, 2008 from Marcelino and Jennifer Mata expressing support of the revised proposal by Dundurn Edge Developments Inc. be received for information.” CARRIED

DS-08-297 Scott Pidgen, Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee – Durham Region Transit Review of Policy and Procedures Concerning the Allowance of Non-Service Animals on Transit Vehicles (All Wards) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-297 dated June 18, 2008 from Scott Pigden, Chair, Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee, requesting City Council endorse their resolution requesting Durham Region Transit review their policy and procedures concerning the allowance of non-service animals on transit vehicles in consultation with the Accessibility Advisory Committees in Durham Region. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That City Council endorse the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee’s resolution requesting Durham Region Transit review their policy and procedures concerning the allowance of non-service animals on transit vehicles in consultation with the Accessibility Advisory Committees in Durham Region.” CARRIED

DS-08-298 R.A. Fowler, Ontario Property and Environmental Rights Alliance, Species

at Risk Act (ESA 2007) (All Wards)

The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-298 dated June 30, 2008 from R.A. Fowler, Ontario Property and Environmental Rights Alliance concerning the Species at Risk Act (ESA 2007).

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Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Correspondence DS-08-298 dated June 30, 2008 from R.A. Fowler, Ontario Property and Environmental Rights Alliance concerning the Species at Risk Act (ESA 2007) be received for information.” CARRIED

DS-08-300 Honourable Lincoln Alexander, Ontario Heritage Trust – Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Community Leadership (All Wards)

The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-300 dated June 20, 2008 from the Honourable Lincoln Alexander, Ontario Heritage Trust inviting nominations for the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Community Leadership. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Correspondence DS-08-300 dated June 20, 2008 from the Honourable Lincoln Alexander, Ontario Heritage Trust inviting nominations for the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Community Leadership be received for information given that staff has consulted with Rosemary Mason who suggested we forego this year and consider in future years.” CARRIED

DS-08-302 Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources – Endangered Species

Act, 2007 (All Wards)

The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-302 dated July 4, 2008 from Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources advising that Ontario’s new Endangered Species Act, 2007 came into force on June 30, 2008 and that local district offices will be writing to municipalities about the species at risk in their jurisdictions. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Correspondence DS-08-302 dated July 4, 2008 from Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources - Endangered Species Act, 2007 be received for information.” CARRIED

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DS-08-304 Hunter Farms - Expressing Support for the Applications to Amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation (Ward 1) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-304 dated July 15, 2008 from Hunter Farms expressing support for the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-304 dated July 15, 2008 from Hunter Farms expressing support for the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-308 Susan Self, Chair, CTC Source Protection Committee – Notice of

Consultation, Draft Proposed Terms of Reference (All Wards)

The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-308 dated July 18, 2008 from Susan Self, Chair, CTC Source Protection Committee advising that the deadline for comment on the Draft Proposed Terms of Reference in the CTC Source Protection Region is September 21, 2008. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-308 dated July 18, 2008 from Susan Self, Chair, CTC Source Protection Committee advising that the deadline for comment on the Draft Proposed Terms of Reference in the CTC Source Protection Region is September 21, 2008 be referred to Report DS-08-326.” CARRIED

DS-08-313 C. Anne Greentree, Municipality of Clarington – Go Rail Service Extension

to Bowmanville Feasibility Study (All Wards)

The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-313 dated July 16, 2008 from C. Anne Greentree, Deputy Clerk, Municipality of Clarington concerning the Go Rail Service extension to Bowmanville Feasibility Study. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Correspondence DS-08-313 dated July 16, 2008 from C. Anne Greentree, Deputy Clerk, Municipality of Clarington concerning the Go Rail Service extension to Bowmanville Feasibility Study be received for information.” CARRIED

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DS-08-315 Dan Remollino, Ministry of Transportation – Highway 407 East Environmental Assessment, Thornton Road Interchange (All Wards) This matter was last discussed at the City Council meeting held on June 2, 2008 (DS-08-216) when City Council approved a motion re-affirming its request that a full interchange be provided at Thornton Road North along future Highway 407. The Committee now reviewed Correspondence DS-08-315 dated August 1, 2008 from Dan Remollino, Ministry of Transportation responding to the City’s position regarding an interchange at Thornton Road with the proposed 407 East extension. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-315 dated August 1, 2008 from Dan Remollino, Ministry of Transportation responding to the City’s position regarding an interchange at Thornton Road with the proposed 407 East extension be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-316 Debi Wilcox, City of Pickering – Region of Durham’s Growth Plan

Implementation Study (All Wards)

The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-316 dated July 31, 2008 from Debi Wilcox, City Clerk, City of Pickering concerning the Region of Durham’s Growth Plan Implementation Study. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Correspondence DS-08-316 dated July 31, 2008 from Debi Wilcox, City Clerk, City of Pickering concerning the Region of Durham’s Growth Plan Implementation Study be received for information.” CARRIED

DS-08-317 Kim Coates, Township of Scugog - Official Plan Review, Planning

Directions Report (All Wards)

The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-317 dated July 30, 2008 from Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog providing a copy of the Township of Scugog Official Plan Review – Planning Directions Report for consideration.

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Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Correspondence DS-08-317 dated July 30, 2008 from Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog providing a copy of the Township of Scugog Official Plan Review – Planning Directions Report be received for information.” CARRIED

DS-08-329 Ed Babut – Rundle House Update (Ward 5)

This matter was last discussed at the City Council meeting held on April 21, 2008 (DS-08-98) when staff was directed to process any demolition permit application for 364 Simcoe Street North (Rundle House) in the normal manner. The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-329 dated August 27, 2008 from Ed Babut submitting comments and photographs of the demolition of Rundle House. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Correspondence DS-08-329 dated August 27, 2008 from Ed Babut submitting comments and photographs of the demolition of Rundle House be received for information.” CARRIED

DS-08-338 Paul-André Larose – FarmTech Proposal (Ward 1)

The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-338 dated September 3, 2008 from Paul-André Larose expressing opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-338 dated September 3, 2008 from Paul-André Larose expressing opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-294 Dr. John Bruno - Expressing Opposition to the Applications to Amend the

Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation and Submission of Petition (Ward 1)

The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-294 dated June 19, 2008 from Dr. Bruno expressing opposition and submitting a petition in opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation.

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Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-294 dated June 19, 2008 from Dr. Bruno expressing opposition and submitting a petition in opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-309 Andre Boucher, General Manager, St. Clair Ethanol Plant – Expressing

Support for the Proposed FarmTech Operation (Ward 1)

The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-309 dated July 20, 2008 from Andre Boucher, General Manager, St. Clair Ethanol Plant expressing support for the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation.

Moved by Councillor Lutczyk, “That Correspondence DS-08-309 dated July 20, 2008 from Andre Boucher, General Manager, St. Clair Ethanol Plant expressing support for the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-337 Dr. Ibrahim Dincer, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, UOIT – Research Collaboration with FarmTech Energy Corporation (Ward 1) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-337 dated September 2, 2008 from Dr. Ibrahim Dincer, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, UOIT advising of the partnership with FarmTech to work on various research projects beginning with a comprehensive life cycle assessment of corn-based ethanol production in Oshawa. Moved by Councillor Lutczyk, “That Correspondence DS-08-337 dated September 2, 2008 from Dr. Ibrahim Dincer, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, UOIT advising of the partnership with FarmTech to work on various research projects beginning with a comprehensive life cycle assessment of corn-based ethanol production in Oshawa be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-343 Dario Bonetta, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biology, UOIT - Expressing

Support for the Applications to Amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation (Ward 1) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-343 dated September 3, 2008 from Dario Boneta, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biology, UOIT expressing support for the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation.

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Moved by Councillor Lutczyk, “That Correspondence DS-08-343 dated September 3, 2008 from Dario Boneta, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biology, UOIT expressing support for the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-348 Pat Startek –Expressing Opposition to the Applications to Amend the

Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation (Ward 1) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-348 dated September 5, 2008 from Pat Startek expressing opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-348 dated September 5, 2008 from Pat Startek expressing opposition to the applications to amend the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, FarmTech Energy Corporation be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-346 Amy England, President, Student Association, Durham College/UOIT Request to address Committee concerning Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study (Ward 7) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-346 dated September 5, 2008 confirming Amy England’s request to address Committee concerning DS-08-301, Proposed City Initiated Amendments to Zoning By-law 60-94. Councillor Parkes advised Committee that she had spoken to Amy England and confirmed that the request was to address Committee concerning Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study and the Student Association had been advised that this would be reviewed at 5:30 p.m. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-346 dated September 5, 2008 confirming Amy England’s requesting to address Committee concerning Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study be referred to the 5:30 p.m. meeting.” CARRIED

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DS-08-344 Michelle Bray – Request to address Committee Concerning Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study (Ward 7) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-344 dated September 5, 2008 from Michelle Bray and David Bray requesting to address Committee concerning Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-344 dated September 5, 2008 from Michelle Bray and David Bray requesting to address Committee concerning Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study be referred to the 5:30 p.m. meeting.” CARRIED

DS-08-349 Gordon Baxter – Expressing Opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study (All Wards) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-349 dated September 6, 2008 from Gordon Baxter expressing opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study. Moved by Councillor Henry, “That Correspondence DS-08-349 dated September 6, 2008 from Gordon Baxter expressing opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-350 Nancy Spafford - Expressing Opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study (All Wards) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-350 dated September 5, 2008 from Nancy Spafford expressing opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study. Moved by Councillor Henry, “That Correspondence DS-08-350 dated September 5, 2008 from Nancy Spafford expressing opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-351 Danielle Normoyle and Dan Gatenby - Expressing Opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study (All Wards) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-351 dated September 5, 2008 from Danielle Normoyle and Dan Gatenby expressing opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study.

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Moved by Councillor Henry, “That Correspondence DS-08-351 dated September 5, 2008 from Danielle Normoyle and Dan Gatenby expressing opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-352 Janel and Aaron Mullett - Expressing Opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study (All Wards) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-352 dated September 7, 2008 from Janel and Aaron Mullett expressing opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study. Moved by Councillor Henry, “That Correspondence DS-08-352 dated September 7, 2008 from Janel and Aaron Mullett expressing opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-353 Matthew Barr - Expressing Opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study (All Wards) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-353 dated September 7, 2008 from Matthew Barr expressing opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study. Moved by Councillor Henry, “That Correspondence DS-08-353 dated September 7, 2008 from Matthew Barr expressing opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-354 Brad and Sylvia Bryson - -Expressing Opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study (All Wards) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-354 dated September 7, 2008 from Brad and Sylvia Bryson expressing opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study. Moved by Councillor Henry, “That Correspondence DS-08-354 dated September 7, 2008 from Brad and Sylvia Bryson expressing opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-355 John Alexander - Expressing Opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study (All Wards) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-355 dated September 7, 2008 from John Alexander expressing opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study.

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Moved by Councillor Henry, “That Correspondence DS-08-355 dated September 7, 2008 from John Alexander expressing opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-356 Mark Bassingthwaite - Expressing Opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study (All Wards) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-356 dated September 7, 2008 from Mark Bassingthwaite expressing opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study. Moved by Councillor Henry, “That Correspondence DS-08-356 dated September 7, 2008 from Mark Bassingthwaite expressing opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-357 Jason St. Onge and Shelley Ely - Expressing Opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study (All Wards) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-357 dated September 7, 2008 from Jason St. Onge and Shelley Ely expressing opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study. Moved by Councillor Henry, “That Correspondence DS-08-357 dated September 7, 2008 from Jason St. Onge and Shelley Ely expressing opposition to Report DS-08-210, North Oshawa Land Use Study be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-360 Nicole Baker – Expressing Opposition to Report DS-80-318, Applications to Amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for Approval of a Revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. (Ward 7) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-360 dated September 8, 2008 from Nicole Baker expressing opposition to Report DS-80-318, Applications to Amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for Approval of a Revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc.

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Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That DS-08-360 dated September 8, 2008 from Nicole Baker expressing opposition to Report DS-08-318, Applications to Amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for Approval of a Revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. be referred to Report DS-08-318.” CARRIED

DS-08-339 Donna Marks, Durham Outlook for Needy Inc. – Expressing Opposition to

Report DS-08-301 - Proposed City-Initiated Amendments to Zoning By-law 60-94 (All Wards)

The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-339 from Donna Marks, Durham Outlook for Needy Inc. expressing opposition to Report DS-08-301, Proposed City-Initiated Amendments to Zoning By-law 60-94. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Correspondence DS-08-339 from Donna Marks, Durham Outlook for Needy Inc. expressing opposition to Report DS-08-301, Proposed City-Initiated Amendments to Zoning By-law 60-94 be referred to staff.” CARRIED

DS-08-340 Irv Harrell – Request to address Committee concerning Report DS-08-318,

Applications to Amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for Approval of a Revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. (All Wards) The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-340 dated September 4, 2008 confirming a request from Irv Harrell to address Committee concerning Report DS-08-318, Applications to Amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for Approval of a Revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Irv Harrell be heard at the appropriate time.” CARRIED

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DS-08-341 Andrew Clowes – Request to address Committee concerning Report DS-08-318, Applications to Amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for Approval of a Revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. (All Wards)

The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-341 dated September 4, 2008 from Irv Harrell requesting Andrew Clowes be added to the list of delegations concerning Report DS-08-318, Applications to Amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for Approval of a Revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Andrew Clowes be heard at the appropriate time.” CARRIED

DS-08-345 Susan Barrett – Request to address Committee concerning Report

DS-08-318, Applications to Amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for Approval of a Revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. (Ward 7)

The Committee reviewed Correspondence DS-08-345 dated September 5, 2008 from Susan Barrett requesting address Committee concerning Report DS-08-318, Applications to Amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for Approval of a Revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Susan Barrett be heard at the appropriate time.” CARRIED

DS-08-208 Application to Remove Part Lot Control – Blocks 110 to 121 Inclusive, Plan

40M-2369, Fetchison Drive and Frolis Street – Dusty Dawn Developments (Ward 7) Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas an application has been made to permit the conveyance of individual street townhouses on Blocks 110 to 121 inclusive, Plan 40M-2369 and to create related maintenance easements; and, Whereas the street townhouses are permitted by Zoning By-law 60-94 and were approved by Council as part of draft plan of subdivision S-O-2004-04;

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Therefore the application for removal of part lot control be approved for Blocks 110 to 121 inclusive, Plan 40M-2369 on Fetchison Drive and Frolis Street and the necessary by-law be passed.” CARRIED

DS-08-306 Applications to Amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94, East of Harmony Road North between Taunton Road East and Coldstream Drive, Calloway REIT (Harmony) Inc. (Ward 6)

This matter was previously discussed at a Planning Act Public Meeting held May 22, 2008 (DS-08-178) when the Development Services Committee adopted a recommendation to refer the subject applications back to staff for further review and the preparation of a subsequent report and recommendation. The Committee now reviewed Report DS-08-306 dated September 3, 2008 from the Commissioner of Development Services providing a recommendation on applications submitted by Calloway REIT (Harmony) Inc. to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 to permit a new larger department store that includes food store space (Walmart Supercentre) on lands located south of Coldstream Drive, east of Harmony Road North.

Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: 1. That the application submitted by Calloway REIT (Harmony) Inc. to

amend the Taunton Part II Plan to permit a larger department store that includes food store space east of Harmony Road North, south of Coldstream Drive be approved in accordance with the comments contained in Report DS-08-306, dated September 3, 2008.

2. That the application submitted by Calloway REIT (Harmony) Inc. to

amend Zoning By-law 60-94 to permit a larger department store that includes food store space east of Harmony Road North, south of Coldstream Drive be approved in accordance with the comments contained in Report DS-08-306 dated September 3, 2008.

3. That in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act and

notwithstanding that the rezoning proposed in the public meeting report and at the public meeting differs to some degree from that approved by City Council, such differences are not substantial enough to require further notice and another public meeting.” CARRIED

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DS-08-310 Application to Amend Zoning By-law 60-94, 63 Albany Street, First Canadian Huaxing Corp. (Ward 2)

This matter was previously discussed at a Planning Act Public Meeting held on June 9, 2008 (DS-08-205) when the Development Services Committee adopted a recommendation to refer the subject application back to staff for further review and the preparation of a subsequent report and recommendation The Committee now reviewed Report DS-08-310 dated September 3, 2008 from the Commissioner of Development Services providing a recommendation on an application submitted by First Canadian Huaxing Corporation to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 to permit a four storey 57-unit apartment building at 63 Albany Street as an additional permitted use.

Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That the application submitted by First Canadian Huaxing Corporation to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 to permit an apartment building as an additional permitted use at 63 Albany Street be approved in accordance with the comments contained in Report DS-08-310, dated September 3, 2008.” CARRIED

DS-08-326 Draft Proposed Terms of Reference for the Development of an Assessment

Report and Source Protection Plan for the Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Area (All Wards)

The Committee reviewed Report DS-08-326 dated September 3, 2008 from the Commissioner of Development Services providing comments on Draft Proposed Terms of Reference for the preparation of an Assessment Report and a Source Protection Plan for existing and future sources of drinking water within the Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Area.

Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: 1. That Report DS-08-326 dated September 3, 2008 be forwarded to

the CTC Source Protection Committee as the City of Oshawa’s comments on the draft proposed Terms of Reference for an Assessment Report and Source Protection Plan for the Central Lake Ontario Source Protection Area.

2. That Susan Self, Chair, CTC Source Protection Committee be

advised, in response to her specific request, that:

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(a) The City of Oshawa has not identified any exemptions to the listed municipal drinking water systems to be included in the Assessment Report;

(b) The City of Oshawa has not identified any existing or planned drinking water systems to be added to the Assessment Report; and

(c) The City of Oshawa has not been assigned any specific work in the Terms of Reference and has not identified any work that should be assigned to the City of Oshawa.

3. That the Ministry of the Environment be requested to consider a

study of the overall sustainable carrying capacity of Lake Ontario for supplying high quality drinking water in consultation with appropriate agencies in the United States.

4. That a copy of Report DS-08-326 dated September 3, 2008 and City

Council’s related resolution be forwarded to the CTC Source Protection Committee, Minister of the Environment, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Region of Durham and Durham lakeshore area municipalities.” CARRIED

DS-08-327 Application for Removal of Part Lot Control –72 & 80 Tecumseh Avenue,

Ann Sheremeta (Ward 4)

Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas an application has been made to separate 72 and 80 Tecumseh Avenue which have inadvertently merged on title; and Whereas the approval of the application is deemed appropriate and is intended to permit the conveyance of a duplex located at 72 Tecumseh Avenue and a single detached dwelling located at 80 Tecumseh Avenue in compliance with the provisions of Zoning By-law 60-94; Therefore the application for removal of part lot control be approved for 72 and 80 Tecumseh Avenue (Lot 111 and Part of Lots 108 and Lot 112 and Part of Block A, Registered Plan 318) subject to the following conditions: 1. That the necessary by-law be passed after:

(a) An appropriate survey describing the proposed lots and any required maintenance easement has been deposited;

(b) Any required Committee of Adjustment variances are approved and are in effect;

(c) A building audit with respect to spatial separation between the east wall of the existing single detached dwelling at 80

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Tecumseh Avenue and the proposed lot line and the west wall of the duplex located at 72 Tecumseh Avenue and the proposed lot line is prepared to the City’s satisfaction by a qualified professional which documents any necessary works required to achieve compliance with the Ontario Building Code;

(d) The owner obtains the necessary building permit to undertake any works at 72-80 Tecumseh Avenue identified by the building audit and that such works be completed; and

(e) If necessary, as an alternative to (d) above, a spatial separation agreement is executed to the satisfaction of the City which would prevent any new building, as appropriate, from being built too close to the proposed lot line.

2. This conditional approval shall expire on September 22, 2009 if the above conditions have not been satisfied.” CARRIED

DS-08-328 Application for Variances to Sign By-law 72-96 – 481 Gibb Street –

Loblaw Superstore (Ward 2) Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas in 1999, Council approved an application submitted by Loblaws Inc. for variances to the sign by-law to permit two fascia signs on the north building elevation and one fascia sign on the south building elevation; and, Whereas Loblaw Superstore has now applied for the following variances: (a) To permit two additional fascia signs on the north building elevation

whereas the sign by-law, as varied, only permits two fascia signs facing the street line;

(b) To permit two additional fascia signs on the south building elevation whereas the sign by-law, as varied, only permits one fascia sign on this building elevation;

(c) To permit five fascia signs and two corporate logos on the west building elevation whereas the sign by-law only permits one fascia sign and one corporate logo facing the street line; and,

Whereas the signs are considered appropriate for the new corporate image of a large Loblaw Superstore (supermarket) at the intersection of two arterial roads;

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Therefore, the application for variances to Sign By-law 72-96 submitted by Loblaw Superstore (File SV-13/2008) to permit additional fascia signs and a corporate logo at 481 Gibb Street, be approved.” CARRIED

DS-08-331 Application for Variances to Sign By-law 72-96 – 2061 Simcoe Street North – TD Canada Trust (Ward 7) Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas TD Canada Trust has applied for the following variances: (a) To permit one fascia sign (corporate logo) on an architectural feature

above the roof line on the north, south, east and west sides of the building whereas the sign by-law does not permit fascia signs on such an architectural feature;

(b) To permit two fascia signs on the south building elevation whereas the sign by-law only permits fascia signs that face a street line;

(c) To permit two directional signs on a building projection over the drive thru, one that is 2.74 square metres (29.5 sq. ft.) in sign area and a second that is 2.65 square metres (28.5 sq. ft.) in sign area and both have a clearance of 3 metres (10 ft.) for vehicle access whereas the sign by-law restricts the maximum sign area of a directional sign to 0.40 square metres (4.3 sq. ft.) and requires a minimum clearance of 4.25 metres (14 ft.) for signs that project over an area in which vehicles have access; and,

(d) To permit three fascia signs on the east building elevation whereas the sign by-law only permits fascia signs that face a street line;

(e) To permit two directional signs that have 0.5 square metres (5.4 sq. ft.) in sign area whereas the sign by-law restricts the maximum sign area of a directional sign to 0.40 square metres (4.3 sq. ft.); and

(f) To permit a directional sign with a minimum clearance of 2.4 metres (8 ft.) whereas the sign by-law requires a minimum clearance of 4.25 metres (14 ft.);

Whereas the signs are appropriate for the TD Canada Trust building which is situated on a shopping centre site; and, Therefore, the application for variances to Sign By-law 72-96 submitted by TD Canada Trust (File SV-12/2008) to permit additional fascia signs and the proposed directional signs at 2061 Simcoe Street North be approved.” CARRIED

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DS-08-332 Application for a Variance to Sign By-law 72-96 – 360 King Street West – Trios College (Ward 4) Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas Trios College has applied for a variance to Sign By-law 72-96 to permit a 4.0 square metre (43 sq. ft.) fascia sign on a projecting architectural feature of the building which also extends above the roof line at 360 King Street West; and, Whereas Sign By-law 72-96 does not permit fascia signs on such an architectural feature; and, Whereas the fascia sign is considered appropriate; Therefore, the application for a variance to Sign By-law 72-96 submitted by Trios College (File SV-11/2008) to permit a fascia sign on an architectural feature of the building at 360 King Street West, be approved.” CARRIED

DS-08-330 Beatrice Street East Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) Pilot Project 2008 Fall Overlay Program (Wards 5 & 7)

The Committee reviewed Report DS-08-330 dated September 3, 2008 from the Commissioner of Development Services providing an overview of a new "green" technology - Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) – which is being implemented on a pilot basis as part of the City’s on-going efforts to utilize environmentally friendly and sustainable materials and practices and advising that this pilot project is being undertaken on Beatrice Street East between Ritson Road North and Wilson Road North as part of the City's Fall Overlay Program.

Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Report DS-08-330 dated September 3, 2008 titled ‘Beatrice Street East Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) Pilot Project 2008 Fall Overlay Program’ be received for information.” CARRIED

DS-08-321 Request for Easement, 1670 Simcoe Street North, Dundurn Capital

Corporation Inc. (Ward 7) Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas on May 4, 1970 an easement was registered as Instrument OS183526 in favour of the City of Oshawa over a portion of the property

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known municipally as 1670 Simcoe Street North for the purpose of the construction and maintenance of a sanitary sewer; and, Whereas the owner has requested that the City release the said easement as it will facilitate the development of the site; and, Whereas there is no sewer in the easement and the Region of Durham, which is now responsible for sanitary sewer services, has no objection to the release; Therefore be it resolved that the easement described in Instrument number OS183526 be forever released and abandoned; and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign any documents necessary in the opinion of the City Solicitor to give effect to the foregoing; and that the owner of the property known municipally as 1670 Simcoe Street North pay to the City an administration fee of $1,000 for the release.” CARRIED

DS-08-324 Change for the Environment® Program (All Wards)

This matter was previously discussed at the Development Services Committee meeting held on April 28, 2008 (DS-08-162) when correspondence from Mayor Neil R. Ellis, City of Belleville, concerning the “Change for the Environment® Challenge” was referred to staff. The Committee now reviewed Report DS-08-324 dated September 3, 2008 from the Commissioner of Development Services providing information and a recommendation concerning the “Change for the Environment® Challenge”. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That the City monitor the success of the Change for the Environment® pilot projects in Belleville, Quinte West and Toronto and report back when the results of these pilot projects are available.” CARRIED

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DS-08-334 Response to Heather Brooks, Central Lake Ontario Conservation - Requesting Support of the Environmental Commissioner’s Ten Recommendations (All Wards) Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas the Development Services Committee referred to staff correspondence DS-08-232 dated May 28, 2008 from Heather Brooks, Central Lake Ontario Conservation providing a copy of the CLOCA Board report and response to the Grand River Conservation Authority’s resolution requesting support from other GTA Conservation Authorities for the Ten Recommendations in the Provincial Environment Commissioner’s 2006-2007 Annual Report; and, Whereas the Development Services Committee and Council received for information Report DS-08-45 dated January 25, 2008 regarding the Provincial Environment Commissioner’s 2006/2007 Annual Report and Recommendations; Therefore, correspondence DS-08-232 from Heather Brooks be received for information.” CARRIED

DS-08-210 North Oshawa Residential Land Use Study: Recommendation Phase (All Wards)

This matter was previously discussed at the City Council meeting held on May 12, 2008 (DS-08-141) when Report DS-08-141 concerning the Background, Analysis and Alternative Land Use and Zoning Approaches Phases of the Study was be received for information and Council approved the amending of the Interim Control By-law. 58-2007 to only prohibit more than 4 bedrooms in a dwelling unit in the study area except that a maximum of 6 bedrooms will be permitted on the Dalhousie Crescent, Concordia Court and McGill Court; and that anyone applying for a building permit for additional bedrooms on Dalhousie Crescent, Concordia Court and McGill Court be advised of the applicable two and three year limitation period, and this be communicated through a document prepared by legal staff and signed by the applicant(s) and to extend the Interim Control By-law 58-2007 to December 31, 2008 to permit the completion of the land use study. The Committee now reviewed Report DS-08-210 dated September 8, 2008 from the Commissioner of Development Services requesting Council’s direction on the final staff recommendations as part of the North Oshawa Residential Land Use Study (“Study”). Moved by Councillor Lutczyk, “That Report DS-08-210 dated September 8, 2008 from the Commissioner of Development Services be referred to the 5:30 p.m. meeting.” CARRIED

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This matter is discussed later in the meeting (see Pages 34 and 35).

DS-08-342 Application for Variances to Sign By-law 72-96 – 991 Taunton Road East – Smart Centres (Ward 6)

Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas Smart Centres has applied for the following variances to Sign By-law 72 96: (a) To permit fascia signs on the north and west building elevations that

have words with different font sizes and dimensions whereas the sign by-law requires the font and dimensions of all words in a sign message to be identical; and,

(b) To permit various fascia signs on the north building elevation and

one fascia sign on the west building elevation to project more than 1.0 metre (3.3 ft.) above the roof line whereas the sign by-law only permits fascia signs to project a maximum of 1.0 metre (3.3 ft.) above the roof line;

(c) To permit a maximum total sign area of 434 square metres

(4,6872 sq. ft.) for all signs on the north building elevation whereas the sign by-law only permits a maximum total sign area of 150 square metres (1,615 sq. ft.) for all signs on one building elevation;

(d) To permit a pylon sign with a maximum sign area of 35.4 square

metres (381.05 sq. ft) whereas the sign by-law only permits a pylon sign with a maximum sign area of 10.0 square metres (107.64 sq. ft.);

(e) To permit a pylon sign with a maximum height of 12.2 metres (40 ft.)

whereas the sign by-law only permits a pylon sign with a maximum height of 8.0 metres (26 ft); and

Whereas the proposed signage is appropriate for this large commercial site; Therefore, the application for variances to Sign By-law 72-96 submitted by Smart Centres (File SV-14/08) related to various fascia signs and a larger pylon sign at 991 Taunton Road East, be approved subject to a condition that only one pylon sign be permitted on the subject site.” CARRIED

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DS-08-303 Status of the Discussions Concerning Possible Revisions to Design of the Tim Horton’s Drive -Through, 1251 Simcoe Street North (Ward 7) This matter was previously discussed at the Development Services Committee meeting held on March 7, 2007 (DS-07-89) when correspondence from the Region of Durham to Councillor Neal regarding drive-through queuing problems at the Tim Horton’s located at 1251 Simcoe Street North was referred to staff for investigation and report back to Committee. The Committee now reviewed Report DS-08-303 dated September 8, 2008 from the Commissioner of Development Services providing a status on discussions concerning possible revisions to the site design of the Tim Horton’s drive-through at 1251 Simcoe Street North to address traffic safety issues. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: 1. That, pursuant to Report DS-08-303, dated September 3, 2008,

Tim Horton’s and the owner of 1251 Simcoe Street North be requested to submit application(s) to facilitate the implementation of the revised site plan generally as shown on Exhibit 3 to said Report in order to improve the drive-through queuing design and reduce the traffic safety issues on Simcoe Street North to the satisfaction of the Region and City;

2. That the Region of Durham be requested to come up with a long-

term traffic plan to address traffic issues on Simcoe Street, Oshawa’s main street; and

3. That Community partners be invited to weigh-in at the Region.”

CARRIED DS-08-312 2006 Census – Oshawa Community Profile (All Wards)

The Committee reviewed Report DS-08-312 dated September 3, 2008 from the Commissioner of Development Services presenting an overview of the 2006 Census data for the City of Oshawa. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Report DS-08-312 dated September 3, 2008 on the 2006 Census – Oshawa Community Profile be received for information.” CARRIED

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DS-08-325 Consumers Drive Extension Class EA Study, Thickson Road South to Thornton Road South (Ward 2)

The Committee reviewed Report DS-08-325 dated September 3, 2008 from the Commissioner of Development Services provide information on a decision by the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) to approve the Region of Durham’s Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for the proposed extension of Consumers Drive from west of Thickson Road South to Thornton Road South. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Report DS-08-325 dated September 3, 2008 titled ‘Consumers Drive Extension Class EA Study, Thickson Road South to Thornton Road South’ be received for information.” CARRIED

DS-08-305 Correspondence from Pat Madill, Region of Durham – Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe – Proposed Size and Location of Urban Growth Centres in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Technical Paper (Wards 2 & 5) Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: Whereas on May 12, 2008, City Council endorsed Report DS-08-152, dated April 23, 2008, as the City’s comments regarding the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal’s Spring 2008 Technical Paper “Proposed Size and Location of Urban Growth Centres in the Greater Golden Horseshoe”; and, Whereas Report DS-08-152 indicates that the boundaries for the Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre as proposed by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal are acceptable and will be more precisely delineated in the Oshawa Official Plan; and, Whereas on June 9, 2008, the Development Services Committee referred to staff correspondence DS-08-227, dated May 29, 2008, from the Region of Durham providing its comments on the Proposed Size and Location of Urban Growth Centres; and, Whereas the Region’s comments are consistent with the City’s comments; Therefore that Correspondence DS-08-227, dated May 29, 2008, from Pat Madill, Region of Durham providing a copy of Regional Council’s comments on the “Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe – Proposed Size and Location of Urban Growth Centres in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Technical Paper” be received for information.” CARRIED

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DS-08-333 City of Oshawa Priorities for the 2009 Regional Capital Road Program and Four Year Forecast (All Wards)

The Committee reviewed Report DS-08-333 dated September 3, 2008 from the Commissioner of Development Services establishing the City’s input to the Region of Durham’s 2009 Regional Capital Road Program and Four Year Forecast. The Committee discussed various aspects of the report with the Commissioner of Development Services. Moved by Councillor Lutczyk, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: 1. That Report DS-08-333 dated September 3, 2008 be forwarded to

the Region of Durham as the City’s input on the Region’s 2009 Regional Capital Road Program and Four Year Forecast with the following changes to table 1:

Simcoe St. – Niagara to Conlin be moved from 2010 to 2009 Adelaide Ave./Manning Rd. be moved from 2011 to 2012 Gibb St./Olive Ave. – Simcoe to Ritson be moved from 2011

to 2012 Consumers Dr. – Town of Whitby to Thornton be moved from

2011 to 2010 Thornton Rd. – Champlain to King be moved from 2012 to

2010; and 2. That staff prepare a follow-up information report to Committee and

Council to be forwarded to Regional Council outlining why the City of Oshawa’s list of road priorities are important to the City.” CARRIED

DS-08-320 Request for Extension of Conditions in Agreement of Purchase and Sale,

Taunton West Developments Inc., Taunton Road Airport Lands (Ward 4)

The Committee reviewed Report DS-08-320 dated September 3, 2008 from the Commissioner of Development Services recommend that the City amend the Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Taunton West Developments Inc. (“TWDI”) to extend, for three additional years, the required timelines to begin and complete the construction of a building on lands purchased from the City. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Report DS-08-320 dated September 3, 2008 be referred back to staff and that the proponents be invited to meet with Committee and staff.” CARRIED

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DS-08-323 Estimated Economic Impact of Downtown Hotel and Convention Centre (Ward 5) The Committee reviewed Report DS-08-323 dated September 3, 2008 from the Commissioner of Development Services providing an estimate of the economic impact of the Downtown Hotel and Convention Centre to be built at the northeast corner of Simcoe Street North and Richmond Street. Moved by Councillor Lutczyk, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Report DS-08-323 dated September 3, 2008 on the Estimated Economic Impact of the Downtown Hotel and Convention Centre be received for information.” CARRIED

Councillor Kolodzie left the meeting at 2:50 p.m. DS-08-362 Simcoe Street North Heritage Conservation District Study - Open House (Ward 5)

This matter was previously discussed at the City Council meeting held on June 23, 2008 (DS-08-233) when staff was authorized to proceed with Phase 2 of the Simcoe Street North Heritage Conservation District Study in the fall of 2008. The Commissioner of Development Services requested Committee confirm a date for the Simcoe Street North Heritage Open House. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That City Council reconsider its decision of June 23, 2008 concerning the Simcoe Street North Heritage Conservation District Study.’” CARRIED

DS-08-363 Update on Investigation into IDOL Site (Ward 5)

This matter was previously discussed at the Development Services Committee held on June 9, 2008 when Correspondence DS-08-238 from Sarah Ross concerning leachate at the Harmony Creek Landfill was referred to staff to obtain an update from the MOE and to work with other agencies, including CLOCA, and to report back to Committee. The Commissioner of Development Services provided Committee with a verbal update concerning the IDOL site advising Committee that the Ministry of the Environment recommends that the site be fenced off. The Commissioner of Development Services advised that a follow-up report will be forthcoming.

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The Committee requested that staff advise Sarah Ross of the steps that are being taken.

DS-08-364 Update on Plans for Open House re: Non-Agricultural Source Material (All Wards)

The Commissioner of Development Services advised Committee that the Ministry of the Environment is the only one that can do a presentation at the open house. Staff will update Committee when the MOE has chosen a date.

Councillor Parkes temporarily left the meeting. Councillor Henry assumed the Chair. Councillor Parkes re-entered the meeting and resumed the Chair.

DS-08-365 Update on Transit System and Shopping Centres re: Wal-Marts (Wards 2 & 7)

Staff advised Committee that on-site bus stops for the Wal-mart in the north end and the south end were requested and that Durham Region Transit’s decision to cut service was not because the locations are inaccessible to transit services.

DS-08-366 Architectural Elevations for Proposed Hotel and Convention Centre (Ward 5)

The Director, Economic Development & Real Estate Services showed a drawing of the Proposed Hotel and Convention Centre. The Director, Economic Development & Real Estate Services advised Committee that a press release for the Hotel and Convention Centre will be issued on October 1, 2008.

Moved by Councillor Henry, “Whereas section 239 (1)(c) of the Municipal Act permits a meeting be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and Therefore be it resolved, that the meeting be closed to the public to discuss a request for proposed disposition and interest in city sidewalk and a proposed disposition of land for a senior’s residence by Oshawa Bocce Club.” CARRIED All members of the public left the meeting. The Development Services Committee went into closed session at 3:50 p.m.

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Councillors Parkes, Henry, Lutczyk, Nicholson, Marimpietri and Neal were in attendance. Also in attendance were the Commissioner, Development Services Department; the Director, Planning Services; the Director, Special Development Initiatives; the Director, Economic Development Services; the Real Estate Manager and the Manager, Support Services. Closed meeting discussions took place. The Development Services Committee rose from closed session at 4:20 p.m. and reported as follows: Closed Meeting Summary Report The following is a summary of a closed portion of the meeting: The Commissioner of Development Services advised Committee of a request for a proposed disposition and interest in a city sidewalk. Closed meeting discussions were held. The Director, Economic Development Services reviewed possible proposed sites for a senior’s residence as requested by the Oshawa Bocce Club. Closed meeting discussions were held. Moved by Councillor Nicolson, “That the Committee rise from the closed meeting and report.” CARRIED DS-08-404 Proposed Sites For A Senior’s Residence As Requested By The Oshawa

Bocce Club (All Wards) Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That staff investigate the potential sites discussed as well as investigate other potential private partnerships.” CARRIED

This concludes Closed Meeting Summary Report. DS-08-366 Architectural Elevations for Proposed Hotel and Convention Centre (Ward 5)

The Director, Economic Development & Real Estate Services showed a drawing of the Proposed Hotel and Convention Centre. The Director, Economic Development & Real Estate Services advised Committee that a press release for the Hotel and Convention Centre will be issued on October 1, 2008.

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Moved by Councillor Henry, ““That the meeting recess.” CARRIED The meeting recessed at 4:20 p.m. and reconvened at 5:40 p.m. in the Arts Resource Centre, 45 Queen Street with the following in attendance: Councillors Parkes, Henry, Lutczyk, Nicholson and Neal. Also in attendance were the Commissioner, Development Services Department, the Director, Planning Services; the Planner, the Director, Municipal Law Enforcement & Licensing Services; the Council Meeting Co-ordinator and the Manager, Support Services. DS-08-210 North Oshawa Residential Land Use Study: Recommendation Phase (All Wards)

This matter was discussed earlier in the meeting (see Pages 27). Amy England, President, Student Association, Durham College/UOIT addressed Committee in opposition to the recommendation contained in Report DS-08-210 and requested that the report be tabled until a Task Force can be established to come up with a long-term solution, including zoning strategies, for students, residents and landlords living in north Oshawa. The Committee questioned Amy England. David Bray, president, Windfields Farm Community Association addressed Committee requesting that Report DS-08-210 be referred back to staff and that the Windfields Farm Community Association, Niagara Association and Student Association of Durham College/UOIT be considered in the Report. The Committee questioned David Bray. Michelle Bray addressed Committee stating that all stakeholders need to come together to find a solution for the land use. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That Report DS-08-210 dated August 15, 2008 be tabled to the next Development Services Committee meeting on September 29, 2008 pending a presentation to Council from Legal Services at an in-camera session regarding related legal matters.” CARRIED

The Planning Act Public Meeting was called to order at 6:15 in the Arts Resource Centre, 45 Queen Street with the following in attendance: Councillors Parkes, Henry, Lutczyk, Nicholson and Neal. Also in attendance were the Commissioner, Development Services Department, the Director, Planning Services; the Planner, the Council Meeting Co-ordinator and the Manager, Support Services. The Chair outlined the purpose and format of the Public Meeting.

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DS-08-301 Proposed City-Initiated Amendments to Zoning By-law 60-94 (All Wards)

The Committee reviewed Report DS-08-301 dated September 8, 2008 from the Commissioner, Development Services Department providing background information for the public meeting on the proposed City-initiated amendments to Zoning By-law 60-94 as indicated in Attachment 1 to the report and advising that a notice advertising the public meeting was mailed to all required public bodies as well as being published in the Oshawa This Week newspaper. The Director, Planning Services provided a brief overview of the Report. Frank Low, President, Durham Outlook for Needy Inc. addressed Committee in opposition to the proposed city-initiated amendments to Zoning By-law 60-94 specifically to Section 16.4.1.D of Report DS-08-301 advising that they are concerned with the rezoning and requested that that Durham Outlook for Needy Inc. be grandfathered into the by-law. The Committee questioned Frank Lowe. The Chair asked if anyone wished to speak on this item. Linda Calder addressed Committee in opposition to the proposed city-initiated amendments to Zoning By-law 60-94 advising that the social agencies in the downtown help a lot of people. Ron Motel, Volunteer, St. Vincent’s Kitchen addressed Committee in opposition to the proposed city-initiated amendments to Zoning By-law 60-94. A member of the audience addressed Committee in opposition to the proposed city-initiated amendments to Zoning By-law 60-94. Merle Cole, Volunteer, St. Vincent’s Kitchen addressed Committee in opposition to the proposed city-initiated amendments to Zoning By-law 60-94. Anna Low addressed Committee in opposition to the proposed City-Initiated amendments to Zoning By-law 60-94. Anna Visconti, Downtown Oshawa Board of Management addressed Committee in support of the proposed city-initiated amendments to Zoning By-law 60-94. Ken, representing the Knights of Columbus addressed Committee in opposition to the proposed city-initiated amendments to Zoning By-law 60-94.

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Joan Madden addressed Committee in opposition to the proposed city-initiated amendments to Zoning By-law 60-94. Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the proposed City-initiated amendments to Zoning By-law 60-94 which form Attachment 1 to Report DS-08-301 dated September 3, 2008 be referred back to the Development Services Department for further review and the preparation of a subsequent report and recommendation. This referral does not constitute or imply any form or degree of approval.” CARRIED

DS-08-318 Applications to Amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for Approval of a Revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. (Ward 7) The Committee reviewed Report DS-08-318 dated September 3, 2008 from the Commissioner, Development Services Department providing background information for the public meeting on applications submitted by Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. (Dusty Dawn) to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to draft plan of subdivision (S-O-2004-04) to permit the development of 286 stacked townhouses, 62 block townhouses and 8 street townhouses and the extension of a collector road on lands generally located at the southwest corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive. The Chair asked if anyone wished to speak on this item. Tabitha Baston addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Tabitha Baston stated that she was not informed that the developer would be building stacked townhouses when she purchased her home. John Pitman addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Stefano DiCiccio addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc.

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A resident of 1543 Pennell Drive addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Chris Scherk addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Lucia O’Toole addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. David Bassen addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. John Young addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Sharon Young addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Raheel Haweed addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Jonneh Babb addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc.

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David Ryce addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Pawan Sharma addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Shawn Shand addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Rocco Menonna addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. A resident of 664 Blackwood Blvd. addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. A resident of 1627 Pennell Drive addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Nabil Abdulla addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. A resident of 647 Blackwood Drive addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc.

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A resident of 1442 Cordick Street addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Eric Espe addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Amakon Fidele addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. R. Corner addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. A resident of 1635 Pennell Drive addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Hayden Matthews, Dusty Dawn Developments gave a presentation concerning the application advising the Committee that the price range for the stacked townhouses will be between $170-200,000. Hayden Matthews stated that in order to qualify for a mortgage of $175,000, with 5% down on the home, a person would have to have a salary of at least 48,000. Bryce Jordan, Consultant, Sernas Associates on behalf of Great Gulf gave a PowerPoint slide presentation showing concept photos of the proposed development site advising that the subject development site will be comprised of 286 stacked townhouses, 62 block townhouses and 8 street townhouses and the extension of a collector road on lands generally located at the southwest corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive. The Committee questioned Bryce Jordan and Hayden Matthews. Irv Harrell addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a

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revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Reading from a prepared statement and a showing slides from a PowerPoint Presentation, Irv Harrell provided Committee with his reasons for his opposition and stated that Council’s vision for the area needs to be maintained and Great Gulf needs to consult with the issues and concerns of all the stakeholders, residents of the subdivision, residents of Harmony Road and the City of Oshawa. Andrew Clowes, representing eight homeowners on Harmony Road North addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Reading from a prepared statement Andy Clowes stated that, despite City Council and the Planning Department recommending Great Gulf work out an offer with the eight Harmony Road North homeowners, since December 2004 Great Gulf Homes has not made any fair offers to or held meaningful discussions with them was advised a few months ago that all negotiations were off the table, and the eight Harmony Road North homeowners feel that Great Gulf Homes never intended to have meaningful negotiations with them. Susan Barrett addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Jason Hatch addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Cordelia Barrett addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. A resident of 1620 Pennell Drive addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc.

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A resident of 1077 Schooling Drive addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Norberto Buenavista addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. John Pitman addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Tony Nocera addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Glenroy Alleyne and Veralyn Bramble Alleyne addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Laurie Puhach-Gaudette addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Ness Ryan addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Dan Ilson addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc.

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Laurie Howell addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. A resident of 643 Blackwood Blvd addressed Committee in opposition to the applications to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-O-2004-04), Southwest Corner of Harmony Road North and Coldstream Drive, Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. Moved by Councillor Lutczyk, “That the applications submitted by Dusty Dawn Developments Inc. to amend the Taunton Part II Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 and for approval of a revision to Draft Plan of Subdivision S-O-2004-04 to permit the development of 286 stacked townhouses, 62 block townhouses and 8 street townhouses and the extension of a collector road be referred back to the Development Services Department for further review and the preparation of a subsequent report and recommendation. This referral does not constitute or imply any form or degree of approval.” CARRIED Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That staff investigate a larger venue for the next meeting dealing with the subject applications.” CARRIED

DS-08-311 Application to Amend Zoning By-law 60-94, Blocks 51 & 52 on Plan 40M-2216 and Blocks 18 & 19, Plan 40M-2333, Site bounded by Kettering Drive, Townline Road North, Wadebridge Crescent and Aldershot Drive, Durham Homes III (Ward 6) The Committee reviewed Report DS-08-311 dated September 3, 2008 from the Commissioner, Development Services Department concerning an application submitted by Durham Homes III to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 to permit the development of 17 single detached dwellings on the subject site. The subject site consists of Blocks 51 and 52, Registered Plan 40M-2216 and Blocks 18 and 19, Registered Plan 40M-2333 and is bounded by Kettering Drive, Townline Road North, Wadebridge Crescent and Aldershot Drive. These blocks are currently zoned and approved for the development of 23 street townhouses. A related application to remove part lot control has also been submitted by Durham Homes III to divide the existing street townhouse blocks into the proposed lots for single detached dwellings The Chair asked if anyone wished to speak on this item. Roselyn Waisglass addressed Committee in support of the application submitted by Durham Homes III to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 to permit the development of 17 single detached dwellings on the subject site.

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Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the application submitted by Durham Homes III to amend Zoning By-law 60-94 to permit single detached dwellings on the site bounded by Kettering Drive, Townline Road North, Wadebridge Crescent and Aldershot Drive be referred back to the Development Services Department for further review and the preparation of a subsequent report and recommendation. This referral does not constitute or imply any form or degree of approval.” CARRIED

DS-08-367 Water at Council and Planning Act Public Meetings (All Wards) Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That water be made available for Council and the public at all meetings held in the Arts Resource Centre.” CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Nicholson, “That the meeting adjourn.” CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.

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