Minutes

Planning and Development Committee

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

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Council Chambers - 4th Floor, City Hall - Webex Electronic Meeting
Members Present:
  • Regional Councillor M. Medeiros - Wards 3 and 4
  • Regional Councillor P. Fortini - Wards 7 and 8
  • Regional Councillor R. Santos - Wards 1 and 5
  • Regional Councillor P. Vicente - Wards 1 and 5
  • City Councillor D. Whillans - Wards 2 and 6
  • Regional Councillor M. Palleschi - Wards 2 and 6
  • City Councillor J. Bowman - Wards 3 and 4
  • City Councillor C. Williams - Wards 7 and 8
  • City Councillor H. Singh - Wards 9 and 10
  • Regional Councillor G. Dhillon - Wards 9 and 10
Staff Present:
  • Richard Forward, Commissioner Planning and Development Services
  • Allan Parsons, Director, Planning, Building and Economic Development
  • Bob Bjerke, Director, Policy Planning, Planning, Building and Economic Development
  • Elizabeth Corazzola, Manager, Zoning and Sign By-law Services, Planning, Building and Economic Development
  • Michelle Gervais, Policy Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development
  • Himanshu Katyal, Development Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development
  • Yinzhou Xiao, Development Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development
  • Mark Michniak, Development Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development
  • Stephen Dykstra, Development Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development
  • Anthony-George D'Andrea, Legal Counsel, Legislative Services
  • Peter Fay, City Clerk
  • Charlotte Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk
  • Shauna Danton, Legislative Coordinator, City Clerk's Office

Note: In consideration of the current COVID-19 public health orders prohibiting large public gatherings of people and requirements for physical distancing between persons, in-person attendance at this Planning and Development Committee meeting was limited and physical distancing was maintained in Council Chambers at all times during the meeting.

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. and adjourned at 9:07 p.m.

As this meeting of the Planning and Development Committee was conducted with electronic participation by Members of Council, the meeting started with the City Clerk calling the roll for attendance at the meeting, as follows:

Members present during roll call: Councillor Santos, Councillor Vicente, Councillor Whillans, Councillor Palleschi, Councillor Bowman, Councillor Medeiros, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Williams

Members absent during roll call: Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Singh 

Councillor Dhillon joined the meting at 7:06 p.m. - technical issues

Councillor Singh joined the meeting at 7:10 p.m. - technical issues 

The following motion was considered:

  • PDC001-2021

    That the Agenda for the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be approved as published and circulated. 

    Carried

* The following items listed with a caret (^) were considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Committee and were approved at this time.  

(8.1)

Michelle Gervais, Policy Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development presented details of the amendment that included proposed boundaries, the process to date, background information, details of the City-wide parking strategy, Council direction, proposed zoning by-law amendments, objective, next steps and staff contact information.

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, expressed concerns, suggestions and questions with respect to the subject amendment. 

Committee consideration of the matter included questions of clarification regarding the affected lands and enquiries regarding expanding the proposed boundaries. 

In response to questions from Committee, staff noted that a boundary expansion would require a public meeting, and it will be taken into consideration when reviewing the matter and preparing a recommendation report. 

The following motion was considered:

  • PDC002-2021

    1. That the staff report re: City-initiated Amendment to the Zoning By-law to Eliminate Minimum Parking Requirements in the Downtown, Central Area, and Hurontario-Main Corridor, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received; and

    2. That Planning and Economic Development Department staff be directed to report back to Planning and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and final recommendations.

    3. That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: City-initiated Amendment to the Zoning By-law to Eliminate Minimum Parking Requirements in the Downtown, Central Area, and Hurontario-Main Corridor, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received.

    Carried

Michelle Gervais, Policy Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, presented details on the proposed amendments that included the process to date, Council resolution, second unit policies within the Official Plan, highlights of the proposed Official Plan amendment, above grade side entrance policies within the Zoning By-law, highlights of the proposed Zoning By-law amendments, next steps and staff contact information.

Jotvinder Sodhi, Homeowners Welfare Association and Concerned Residents of Brampton, expressed concerns, suggestions and questions with respect to the subject amendments. 

Staff responded to questions of clarification from Committee with respect to above grade side door entrances.  

The following motion was considered: 

  • PDC003-2021

    1. That the staff report re: City-Initiated Amendments to the Official Plan (Second Unit Policies) and Zoning By-law (Above Grade Side Entrances Provision), to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received; and

    2. That Planning, Building and Economic Development Department staff be directed to report back to Planning and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and final recommendations.

    3. That the delegation from Jotvinder Sodhi, Homeowners Welfare Association and Concerned Residents of Brampton, re: City-Initiated Amendments to the Official Plan (Second Unit Policies) and Zoning By-law (Above Grade Side Entrances Provision), to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received.

    Carried

Stephen Dykstra, Development Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, presented an overview of the application that included location of the subject lands, area context, design details, current land use designations, preliminary issues, technical considerations, concept plan, next steps and contact information.

Billy Tung, KLM Planning Partners Inc., highlighted the details of the revised site plan. 

The following motion was considered:

  • PDC004-2021

    1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law (to permit 29 additional units, relocate the supermarket, update setback requirements, and remove the Holding provision) - 2652367 Ontario Inc. - KLM Planning Partners Inc. - File OZS-2020-0019, to the Planning and Development Services Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received;

    2. That Planning and Development Services staff be directed to report back to the Planning and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation, subsequent to the completion of the circulation of the application and a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal;

    3. That the delegation from Billy Tung, KLM Planning Partners Inc., re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law (to permit 29 additional units, relocate the supermarket, update setback requirements, and remove the Holding provision) - 2652367 Ontario Inc. - KLM Planning Partners Inc. - File OZS-2020-0019 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received; and, 

    4. That the correspondence from Tushar Sood, Brampton resident, dated January 8, 2021, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law (to permit 29 additional units, relocate the supermarket, update setback requirements, and remove the Holding provision) - 2652367 Ontario Inc. - KLM Planning Partners Inc. - File OZS-2020-0019 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received.

     

    Carried

Yin Xiao, Development Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, presented an overview of the application that included location of the subject lands, area context, design details, current land use designations, preliminary issues, technical considerations, concept plan, next steps and contact information.

Jessica Demaren, Weston Consulting, presented details on the supporting materials and technical studies, site context, site plan, parking, landscape plan, elevations, and contact information. 

The following motion was considered:

  • PDC005-2021

    1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law (to permit 24 stacked back-to-back townhouse and three (3) traditional townhouse units) - Sunfield Investments (Church) Inc. - Weston Consulting - File OZS-2020-0026, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received;

    2. That Development Services staff be directed to report back to the Planning and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation, subsequent to the completion of the circulation of the application and a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal;

    3. That the delegation from Jessica Damaren, Weston Consulting, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law (to permit 24 stacked back-to-back townhouse and three (3) traditional townhouse units) - Sunfield Investments (Church) Inc. - Weston Consulting - File OZS-2020-0026, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received; and,

    4.  That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law (to permit 24 stacked back-to-back townhouse and three (3) traditional townhouse units) - Sunfield Investments (Church) Inc. - Weston Consulting - File OZS-2020-0026, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received:

    1. Linda and Michael Joll, Brampton residents, dated January 7, 2021

    2. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder, Brampton residents, dated January 18, 2021

    Carried

Himanshu Katyal, Development Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, presented an overview of the application that included location of the subject lands, area context, design details, current land use designations, preliminary issues, technical considerations, concept plan, next steps and contact information.

Ryan Mino-Leahan, KLM Planning Partners Inc., noted details of the site plan, layout and renderings. 

Committee requested that staff and the applicant engage with Sheridan College and RioCan with respect to potential collaboration with their district energy programs. 

The following motion was considered: 

  • PDC006-2021

    1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law (to permit a 21-storey residential building with 290 units on Block 2 lands) - KLM Planning Partners Inc. - i2 Developments (Brampton) Inc. - File OZS-2020-0028, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received;

    2. That Planning and Development Services staff be directed to report back to the Planning and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation, subsequent to the completion of the circulation of the application and a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal; 

    3. That the delegation from Ryan Mino-Leahan, KLM Planning Partners Inc., re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law (to permit a 21-storey residential building with 290 units on Block 2 lands) - KLM Planning Partners Inc. - i2 Developments (Brampton) Inc. - File OZS-2020-0028, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received; and, 

    4. That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law (to permit a 21-storey residential building with 290 units on Block 2 lands) - KLM Planning Partners Inc. - i2 Developments (Brampton) Inc. - File OZS-2020-0028, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received:

        1. Johanna Shapira, Wood Bull LLP, dated January 12, 2021

        2. Dan Sukara, Brampton resident, dated January 10, 2021

        3. Lorraine O'Sullivan, Brampton resident, dated December 19, 2020.

     

    Carried

Mark Michniak, Development Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, presented an overview of the application that included location of the subject lands, area context, design details, current land use designations, preliminary issues, technical considerations, concept plan, next steps and contact information.

Lauren Capilongo, Malone Given Parsons Ltd., noted that the proposed development is a logical location for intensification. 

Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, expressed concerns, suggestions and questions with respect to the subject amendment. 

Staff responded to questions of clarification with respect to the type of proposed housing and inclusion of affordable units. 

The following motion was considered: 

  • PDC007-2021

    1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law (to permit development of two high-rise mixed-use towers with a connecting podium) - TACC Holborn Corp. – Malone Given Parsons Ltd. - File OZS-2020-0032 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received; 

    2. That Planning and Development Services staff be directed to report back to the Planning and Development Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation, subsequent to the completion of the circulation of the application and a comprehensive evaluation of the proposal;

    3. That the correspondence from Tushar Sood, Brampton resident, dated January 8, 2021, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law (to permit development of two high-rise mixed-use towers with a connecting podium) - TACC Holborn Corp. – Malone Given Parsons Ltd. - File OZS-2020-0032 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received; and, 

    4. That the following delegations re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law (to permit development of two high-rise mixed-use towers with a connecting podium) - TACC Holborn Corp. – Malone Given Parsons Ltd. - File OZS-2020-0032 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received:

       1. Lauren Capilongo, Malone Given Parsons Ltd. 

       2. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident

    Carried

Colin Chung, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., provided and overview of the history of the file, noted the Planning Act requirements with respect to the application and expressed support for the staff recommendations. 

Item 7.5 was brought forward at this time. 

A motion was introduced to amend the second clause of the recommendations to read as follows:

“That Council exempt application Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. - Medallion Developments Inc., PRE17.123 from Section 22(2.1.1) of the Planning Act, as it does not undermine or frustrate the intent of the recently approved Bramalea Mobility Hub Secondary Plan (SPA9).”

The following motion was considered:

  • PDC008-2021

    1. That the report staff report re: Seeking Exemption from Section 22(2.1) of the Planning Act - Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. - Medallion Developments Inc. - File PRE17.123, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received;

    2. That Council exempt application Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. - Medallion Developments Inc., PRE17.123 from Section 22(2.1.1) of the Planning Act, as it does not undermine or frustrate the intent of the recently approved Bramalea Mobility Hub Secondary Plan (SPA9); and, 

    3. That the delegation from Colin Chung, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., re: Seeking Exemption from Section 22(2.1) of the Planning Act - Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. - Medallion Developments Inc. - File PRE17.123, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received. 

    Carried

Staff expressed support for the subject amendment. 

The following motion was considered: 

  • PDC009-2021

    1. That the staff report re: Site Specific Amendment to the Sign By-Law 399-2002, as amended - Peel Standard Condominium Corporation 1044 - 7956 Torbram Road – Ward 7 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received; and,

    2. That a by-law be passed to amend Sign By-law 399-2002, as amended, to permit the proposed site-specific amendment.

    Carried

The following motion was considered:

  • PDC010-2021

    1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, and Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision - 2639509 Ontario Ltd. - Candevcon Ltd. - File C03W14.008, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received;

    2. That the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Candevcon Limited on behalf of 2639509 Ontario Ltd., Ward: 6, Files: C03W14.008 and 2021-028, be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning, it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Grown Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, The Region of Peel Official Plan and the City’s Official Plan for the reasons set out in the Planning Recommendation Report, dated December 16, 2020;

    3. That the amendments to the Fletchers Meadow Secondary Plan (Area 44), generally in accordance with Appendix 7 to the report be adopted; and,

    4. That the amendments to the Zoning By-law, generally in accordance with Appendix 8 to the report be adopted.

    Carried

The following motion was considered:

  • PDC011-2021

    1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law and Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision - Candevcon Ltd. - 2185715 Ontario Inc. - File C08E17.012 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received; 

    2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application and proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by Candevcon Limited on behalf of 2185715 Ontario Inc., Files: C08E17.012 & 21T-19009B, as revised, be approved, on the basis that they represent good planning, including that they are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conform to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan, the City of Brampton’s Official Plan, for the reasons set out in this Recommendation Report; 

    3. That the amendments to the Zoning By-law, generally in accordance with Appendix 14 attached to the report be adopted; and,

    4. That no further notice or public meeting be required for the attached Zoning By-law amendment pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act.

    Carried

The following motion was considered:

  • PDC012-2021

    1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision - Matthews Planning and Management Ltd. - Ouray Developments - File C10E05.019 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021 be received;

    2. That the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, and Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, submitted by J.H. Stevens, Planning & Development Consultants submitted on behalf of Ouray Developments Incorporated, Ward: 8, Files C10E05.019 and 21T-14001B, be approved on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan, and the City’s Official Plan for the reasons set out in the report;

    3. That the amendments to the Official Plan including the Bram East Secondary Plan, generally in accordance with the by-law attached as Appendix 10 of the report be adopted;

    4. That the amendments to the Zoning By-law, generally in accordance with the by-law attached as Appendix 11 of the report be adopted; and,

    5. That no further notice or public meeting be required for the attached Zoning By-law Amendment pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. c.P. 13, as amended.

     

    Carried

In response to questions of clarification from Committee, staff noted the intent of the recommendations is to ensure the public is engaged in the process and the implications on service levels in existing neighborhoods is fully understood. 

The following motion was considered:

  • PDC013-2021

    1. That the staff report re: Bill 108 – Amendments to the Planning Act requiring municipalities to authorize the use of Additional Residential Units in detached, semi-detached and townhouse dwellings to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of January 18, 2021, be received; and, 

    2. That staff be directed to hold a Statutory Public Meeting to present the proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, implementing Bill 108 requirements.

    Carried

The following motion was considered: 

  • PDC014-2021

    1. That the staff report re: Peer Review Consultant for Market Analysis, Inclusionary Zoning Assessment, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received; and

    2. That the proposed selection of urbanMetrics Inc. to provide a written opinion of the market analysis component of the assessment report to be prepared by N. Barry Lyon Consultants Ltd., in accordance with the Planning Act and Ontario Regulation 232/18, be endorsed.

    Carried
  • PDC015-2021

    That the Cycling Advisory Committee Minutes of December 15, 2020, Recommendations CYC017-2020 to CYC020-2020, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 18, 2021, be received. 

    The recommendations were approved as follows:

    CYC017-2020
    That the agenda for the Cycling Advisory Committee Meeting of December 15, 2020, be approved, as published and circulated.

    CYC018-2020
    1. That the delegation from Stephen Laidlaw, Co-chair, to the Cycling Advisory Committee Meeting of December 15, 2020, re: City of Brampton Snow Clearing Policy To Encourage Winter Cycling, be received; and
    2. That staff be requested to report back to a future Cycling Advisory Committee meeting with information regarding current winter maintenance practices for municipal bike parking facilities.

    CYC019-2020
    1. That the presentation from Nelson Cadete, Project Manager, Active Transportation, Transportation Planning, Planning and Development, to the Cycling Advisory Committee Meeting of December 15, 2020, re: Implementation of the Active Transportation Master Plan – Annual Report 2020/2021, be received;
    2. That a copy of the subject presentation be forwarded to the Region of Peel for information; and
    3. That Dayle Laing, Committee Member, delegate the Region of Peel on behalf of the Cycling Advisory Committee on the need to increase focus on Active Transportation mode share, in view of the environment and achieving Sustainable Transportation Strategy goals.

    CYC020-2020

    That the Cycling Advisory Committee do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting on February 16, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

     

    Carried

The public was given the opportunity to submit questions via e-mail to the City Clerk’s Office regarding any decisions made at this meeting.

P. Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no questions were submitted regarding decisions made at this meeting.

The following motion was considered:

  • PDC016-2021

    That the Planning and Development Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, February 1, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair. 

    Carried
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