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 G. Dhillon - Wards 9 and 10
Members Absent:
  • 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

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 1:00 p.m. and adjourned at 1:08 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 Singh

Members absent during roll call: Councillor Williams (arrived late at 1:03 p.m. - other municipal business), Councillor Dhillon (arrived late at 1:05 p.m. - personal) 

The following motion was considered:

  • PDC055-2021

    That the Planning and Development Committee Agenda for April 26, 2021, be approved as published and circulated. 

    Carried

In keeping with Council Resolution C019-2021, the Meeting Chair reviewed the relevant agenda items during this section of the meeting and allowed Members to identify agenda items for debate and consideration, with the balance to be approved as part of the Consent Motion given the items are generally deemed to be routine and non-controversial.

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

(7.1, 8.1)

The following motion was considered:

  • PDC056-2021

    That the following items to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 26, 2021, be approved as part of Consent:

    7.1, 8.1

    Yea (8)Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini, Regional Councillor Vicente, City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Palleschi, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams, and City Councillor Singh
    Absent (2)Regional Councillor Dhillon, and Regional Councillor Santos
    Carried (8 to 0)
  • PDC057-2021

    1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Official Plan - TACC Holborn Corp. – Malone Given Parsons Ltd. - File C10E04.005, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 26, 2021, be received;

    2. That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Malone Given Parsons Ltd., 8863 The Gore Road, Ward 8, C10E04.005 be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan, and the City’s Official Plan, and for the reasons set out in the Recommendation Report; 

    3. That the amendment to the Official Plan generally in accordance with the attached Appendix 11 to the report be adopted; and, 

    4. That it is determined that the extent of the changes does not require any further notice be given in respect of the proposal.

    Carried

In response to a question from Committee, staff confirmed that the proposed updates to the sustainability metrics and sustainability thresholds promotes the inclusion of urban agriculture, green roofs, pollinator and vertical gardens in new developments. 

The following motion was considered:

  • PDC058-2021

    1. That the staff report re: Sustainability Metrics Program Update - RM 43/2020 to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of April 26, 2021, be received;

    2. That Committee endorse the updated Sustainability Metrics in principle; and

    3. That staff be directed to develop updated Sustainability Thresholds and report back to Planning and Development Committee with the final updated Sustainability Metrics and Sustainability Thresholds, as well as enhanced performance requirements for urban and town centres.

    Carried
  • PDC059-2021

    That the Minutes of the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 7, 2021, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of April 26, 2021, Recommendations HB008-2021 to HB017-2021 be approved, as published and circulated.

    Carried

    The recommendations were approved as follows:

    HB008-2021

    That the Agenda for the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 7, 2021 be approved as circulated and published.

    HB009-2021

    1. That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, re: Bramalea Character Study to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 7, 2021, be received; and,

    2. That Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, be invited to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of May 18, 2021, and staff report back with information resources available regarding the history and planning of Bramalea. 

    HB010-2021

    That the presentation by Andrew McNeill, Manager, Official Plan and Growth Management, and Tristan Costa, Planner, to the Heritage Board meeting of March 23, 2021, re: The Brampton Plan – Official Plan Review be received.

    HB011-2021
    1. That the report from Merissa Lompart, Assistant Heritage Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, dated March 12, 2021, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 7, 2021, re: Heritage Impact Assessment for Victoria Park Arena, 20 Victoria Crescent be received;
    2. That prior to its demolition or removal, the Arena be fully documented through photographs and drawings, to the satisfaction of a City of Brampton Heritage Staff.
    3. That the following recommendations as per the Heritage Impact Assessment by WSP dated February 24, 2021 be followed:
        a. That all reasonable effort be made to salvage unique and distinct architectural features including
             i. The front section of glulam beams that do not have significant fire damage;
             ii. The concrete pillars supporting these glulam beams; and
             iii. The 1966 date plaque.
        b. That salvaged materials be thoughtfully and meaningfully incorporated into the new recreational facility.
        c. That an interpretive plaque or display be installed in the new recreational facility in a highly trafficked, publicly accessible space.
    4. That the salvaged materials be retained by the Corporation for the future construction of the new recreational facility at 20 Victoria Crescent; and,
    5. That a Notice of Intention to Demolish be provided to and approved by the Brampton Heritage Board before proceeding.

    HB012-2021

    That the correspondence from Janet Muise, and Janet Oakes, Director Curator, Co-operative Homebuilding, Grimsby, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of April 7, 2021, re: Wildfield Co-operative Homebuilders be received.

    HB013-2021

    1. That the correspondence from Peter Robertson, Member, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of April 7, 2021, re: Resignation from the Brampton Heritage Board be accepted; and,

    2.  That Mr. Robertson be thanked for his years of volunteering and contributions to the Committee.

    HB014-2021

    1. That the report from Harsh Padhya, Heritage Planner,  Planning, Building and Economic Development, dated March 8, 2021 to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of April 7, 2021, re: Heritage Permit Application and Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Application – 27 Church St. E. – Ward 1 (HE.x 27 Church St. E.), be received;

    2. That the Heritage Permit application for 27 Church St. E. for the restoration and repair of Main and Rear Chimney be approved subject to the following condition:

    • If any heritage attribute is damaged beyond repair they will be replaced in kind.

    3. That the Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant application for the restoration and repair of the Chimneys for 27 Church St. E. be approved, to a maximum of $10,000.00; and,

    4. That the owner shall enter into an agreement with the City as provided in appendix C of the report.

    HB015-2021

    1. That the report by Pascal Doucet, Heritage Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, dated March 17, 2021 to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of April 7, 2021, re: Amendment to By-law Designating 59 Tufton Crescent for its Cultural Heritage Value or Interest and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement – 0 and 59 Tufton Crescent (Breadner House) – Ward 6 (File HE.x 59 Tufton Crescent) be received;

    2. That the amendment to By-law Number 34-2006, a by-law to designate the property at Lot 301, Tufton Crescent (“Breadner House”) as being of cultural heritage value or interest be approved in accordance with Appendices E and F to this Report;

    3. That staff be authorized to give the owner of the designated property at 59 Tufton Crescent (PIN 142545693) and the property at 0 Tufton Cresent (PIN 142545818) (“Owner”) written notice of the proposed amendment in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act;

    4. That following the expiry of the 30-day period during which the owner may object to the proposed amendment, a by-law be passed to amend By-law Number 34-2006, in accordance with Appendices E and F to this Report;

    5. That, in the event that the owner object to the proposed amendment, staff be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board;

    6. That the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Economic Development be authorized to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the Owner for the property at 0 Tufton Crescent (PIN 142545818) to secure the relocation and reconstruction of the Breadner House that used to be located at 59 Tufton Crescent (“Heritage Easement Agreement”), with content satisfactory to the Director of City Planning & Design, and in a form approved by the City Solicitor or designate; and,

    7.  That the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Economic Development be authorized to enter into the Heritage Easement Agreement prior to entering into an agreement with the Owner for the future re-alignment of Tufton Crescent within a portion of the Creditview Road allowance.

    HB016-2021

    That the Board proceed into Closed Session to address matters pertaining to:

    16.1. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001:

    Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

    HB017-2021

    That the Brampton Heritage Board do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

     


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:

  • PDC060-2021

    That Planning and Development Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, May 10, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair. 

    Carried