Minutes

Planning and Development Committee

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

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Hybrid Meeting - Virtual Option & In-Person in Council Chambers – 4th Floor – City Hall
Members Present:
  • Regional Councillor M. Palleschi - Wards 2 and 6
  • Deputy Mayor H. Singh - Wards 9 and 10
  • Regional Councillor R. Santos - Wards 1 and 5
  • Regional Councillor P. Vicente - Wards 1 and 5
  • Regional Councillor N. Kaur Brar - Wards 2 and 6
  • Regional Councillor D. Keenan - Wards 3 and 4
  • Regional Councillor M. Medeiros - Wards 3 and 4
  • Regional Councillor P. Fortini - Wards 7 and 8
  • Regional Councillor G. Toor - Wards 9 and 10
  • City Councillor R. Power - Wards 7 and 8
Staff Present:
  • Steve Ganesh, Commissioner, Planning Building and Growth Management
  • Allan Parsons, Director, Development Services
  • Jeffrey Humble, Manager, Policy Planning
  • David Vanderberg, Manager, Planning Building and Economic Development
  • Henrik Zbogar, Director, Integrated City Planning
  • Shannon Brooks, Manager, Official Plan & Growth Management
  • Claudia LaRota, Principal Planner/Supervisor, Integrated City Planning
  • Angelo Ambrico, Manager, Development Services
  • Samantha Dela Pena, Planner, Development Services
  • Simran Sandhu, Advisor, Special Projects
  • Emma De Melo, Planner, Development Services
  • Nicole Hanson, Planner, Development Services
  • Arjun Singh, Planner, Development Services
  • Chinoye Sunny, Planner, Development Services
  • Neil Chadda, Planner, Integrated City Planning
  • Tristan Costa, Planner, Integrated City Planning
  • Peter Fay, City Clerk
  • Charlotte Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk
  • Gagandeep Jaswal, Legislative Coordinator

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and adjourned at 9:14 p.m.

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

Members present during roll call: Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Toor, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Keenan, Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini, and City Councillor Power.

Members absent during roll call: Deputy Mayor Singh (arrived late - 7:04 p.m.), Regional Councillor Brar (arrived late - 7:04 p.m.)

  • PDC121-2023

    That the agenda for the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 25, 2023, be approved, as amended, as follows:

    To add:

    Item 6.5 re: Item 7.5 - Application for Temporary Zoning By-law Amendment, Sutharsan & Family Holdings – Blackthorn Development Corp, 5254 Old Castlemore Road, Ward 10, File: OZS-2023-0006

    1. Mark Condello, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., on behalf of an adjacent property owner

    Item 11.6 re: Item 7.7 - City-Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment, 5556, 5600 and 5620 Countryside Drive, Ward 10

    1. Melissa Winch, Cassels Brock and Blackwell LLP, on behalf of M. Di Biase, property owner of 5620 Countryside Drive, dated September 28, 2023

    Item 11.5 – re: Item 5.2 - Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Blackthorn Development Corp. on behalf of Falcon Investment Group Inc., 11462 Coleraine Drive, Ward 10, File: OZS-2023-0029

    1. Kevin Dhiman
    2. Gavin Chahil
    3. Jagdip Kaur
    4. Andy Grewal/Sunny Dhesi
    5. Jassica Binepal
    Carried

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, 7.3, 7.4, and 11.2)

The following motion was considered:

  • PDC122-2023

    That the following items to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 25, 2023, be approved as part of Consent:

    7.1, 7.3, 7.4, and 11.2.

    Carried

Item 6.2 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

Nicole Hanson, Planner, Development Services, presented an overview of the application that included location overview, area context, site photos, development proposal, planning framework summary, official plan designation, secondary plan designation, zoning by-law, zoning by-law amendment, issues and considerations, and current status.

David Riley, Planner, on behalf of Hampton Development Corp., presented an overview of the application that included site location, surrounding area, land use designations, secondary plan designation, existing transportation, housing context, planned transportation, and development proposal. 

The following delegation addressed Committee and expressed their views, suggestions, and questions with respect to the subject application:

  1. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident

Committee consideration of the matter included concerns and questions of clarification from the resident with respect to the following:

  • proposal of excessive parking spaces which can lead to increased traffic congestion
  • impracticality of the proposed bike parking
  • insufficient consideration of transit availability

The following motion was considered.

  • PDC123-2023
    1. That the presentation titled: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Hampton Development Corp and SGL Planning & Design Inc., File No.: OZS-2023-0021, 241 Queen Street East, Ward 3 to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of September 25th, 2023, be received; and
    2. That the following delegations re: Staff Presentation re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Hampton Development Corp and SGL Planning & Design Inc., 241 Queen Street West, Ward 3, File: OZS-2023-0021 to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of September 25th, 2023, be received:
      1. David Riley, Mauro Peverini and Berardo Graziani, on behalf of Hampton Development Corp.
      2. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident
    Carried

Item 11.5 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

In response to the Chair's inquiry if anyone present would like to see a presentation, or delegate to this item, no one responded. 

The following motion was considered.

  • PDC124-2023
    1. That the presentation titled: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Blackthorn Development Corp. on behalf of Falcon Investment Group Inc., File: OZS-2023-0029, 11462 Coleraine Drive, Ward 10, to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of September 25, 2023, be received; and
    2. That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Blackthorn Development Corp. on behalf of Falcon Investment Group Inc., 11462 Coleraine Drive, Ward 10, File: OZS-2023-0029 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 25, 2023, be received:
      1. Satyen Pandey, Brampton Resident, dated September 25, 2023
      2. Rubal, Brampton Resident, dated September 25, 2023
      3. Kevin Dhiman, Brampton Resident, dated September 25, 2023
      4. Gavin Chahil, Brampton Resident, dated September 25, 2023
      5. Jagdip Kaur, Brampton Resident, dated September 25, 2023
      6. Andy Grewal/Sunny Dhesi, Brampton Resident, dated September 25, 2023
      7. Jassica Binepal, Brampton Resident, dated September 25, 2023
    Carried

The following delegation addressed Committee and expressed their views, suggestions, and questions with respect to the subject application:

  1. Deborah Kusturin, Brampton Resident, on behalf of residents of Donwoods Court

Concerns from the resident included the following:

  • excessive traffic, noise, and dirt as a result of ongoing construction and development is disruptive to the community
  • inadequate notice from the City and the developer advising affected residents of the changes being made to the area
  • consideration of traffic calming measures
  • who will be responsible for the repair of the street once construction is complete
  • consideration of ways to mitigate impact of new subdivision construction

Committee considered the comments and concerns and requested that staff work with the residents and Councillors to address the concerns raised. 

The following motion was considered.

  • PDC125-2023

    That the delegation from Deborah Kusturin, Brampton Resident, on behalf of residents of Donwoods Court, re: Parcel "C" of Flintshire Building Group Corp. (Castlemore Golf Course and Country Club) - OLT-22-001935 (Formerly PL170607, PL170608 and PL170609), to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 25, 2023, be received.

    Carried

Item 7.6 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

The following delegation addressed Committee and expressed their views, suggestions, and questions with respect to the subject application:

  1. Ian Andres, Goodmans LLP, legal counsel to the property owner

Committee consideration of the matter included the following requests from the delegate:

  • that the City revise the zoning amendment before it is brought forward to Council for approval, to remove the phase 1 holding provision and instead apply a provision which would prohibit land use until necessary servicing is in place
  • that the City consider entering into a servicing agreement with the property owner to ensure compliance

A motion was introduced to refer this matter to the next regular Council meeting. 

The following motion was considered.

  • PDC126-2023
    1. That the following be referred to Council:
      1. Item 7.6. - Staff Report re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law, Weston Consulting - 253 Queen Street Inc., 253 Queen Street East, Ward 3, File: C02E05.036; and 
    2. That the following delegation re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-Law, Weston Consulting - 253 Queen Street Inc., 253 Queen Street East, Ward 3, File: C02E05.036, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 25, 2023, be received:
      1. Ian Andres, Goodmans LLP.
    Carried

Item 7.5 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

The following delegation addressed Committee and expressed their views, suggestions, and questions with respect to the subject application:

  1. Mark Condello, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., on behalf of an adjacent property owner

Committee consideration of the matter included the following requests from the delegate:

  • that the City defer this item to allow the client to work with staff and the applicant and ensure their concerns are addressed
  • the holding provision on this application

A motion was introduced to defer the matter. 

The following motion was considered.

  • PDC127-2023
    1. That the following item be deferred until staff has had the opportunity to work with the applicant:
      1. Item 7.5. - Staff Report re: Application for Temporary Zoning By-law Amendment, Sutharsan & Family Holdings – Blackthorn Development Corp, 5254 Old Castlemore Road, Ward 10, File: OZS-2023-0006; and 
    2. That the following delegation re: Application for Temporary Zoning By-law Amendment, Sutharsan & Family Holdings – Blackthorn Development Corp, 5254 Old Castlemore Road, Ward 10, File: OZS-2023-0006, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 25, 2023, be received:     
      1. Mark Condello, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., on behalf of an adjacent property owner.
    Carried

The following motion was approved on consent.

  • PDC128-2023
    1. That the report from Emma De Melo, Development Planner, Development Services to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 25th, 2023, re: Recommendation Report, Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Bousfields Inc. – Dream Industrial LP, 0, 5200 Countryside Drive, Ward 10, be received;
    2. That the Application to amend the Zoning By-law, submitted by Bousfields Inc. – Dream Industrial LP, 0, 5200 Countryside Drive, Ward 10, File Number OZS-2022-0029, be approved on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and confirms 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 this report;
    3. That the amendment to the Zoning By-law, generally in accordance with the by-law attached as Attachment 11 of this 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, R.S.O. c.P. 13, as amended.
    Carried

Items 6.3 and 11.3 were brought forward and dealt with at this time.

The following delegations addressed Committee and expressed their views, suggestions, and questions with respect to the subject application:

  1. Satinder Malhotra, Brampton Resident, Audio/Video Delegation
  2. Jackie Chiesa, Brampton Resident
  3. Ramaljit Sandhu, Brampton Resident
  4. Deepi Purba, Brampton Resident, Audio/Video Delegation
  5. Samir Shah, Brampton Resident
  6. Jasbir Singh, Brampton Resident
  7. David McKay, MHBC Planning

Committee consideration of the matter included concerns and questions of clarification from the residents with respect to the following:

  • inadequate infrastructure to support higher density
  • absence of essential services in the vicinity
  • incompatibility with the surrounding area
  • traffic congestion and lack of transit services in the area
  • environmental and sustainability concerns
  • lack of public consultation and communication with residents
  • consideration of well-being of residents in the area

In response to questions from Committee, staff provided details of the comprehensive functional servicing report undertaken in collaboration with all known developers in the area. Staff noted the report addressed the following:

  • resident concerns
  • changes made to the tertiary plan and impact on residents
  • recent provincial legislation regarding exclusionary zoning
  • how the policy allows for flexibility and regard to both existing neighbourhood characteristics and provincial legislation

Staff also responded to clarifying questions from Council in regards to an environmental assessment currently underway by Metrolinx. 

Committee reiterated that the City was being directed by the provincial government with respect to intensification. Both staff and Council are working to achieve the right balance with respect to appropriate locations for such developments.   

The following motion was considered.

  • PDC129-2023
    1. That the report from Neil Chadda, Policy Planner II, Integrated City Planning to the Planning and Development Committee, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 25, 2023, re: Supplementary Report – City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment to the Credit Valley Secondary Plan Area 45, Wards 4 and 5, be received;
    2. That the report from Neil Chadda, Policy Planner II, Integrated City Planning to the Planning and Development Committee, re: Recommendation Report – City-initiated Official Plan Amendment to the Credit Valley Secondary Plan Area 45, Wards 4 and 5, dated January 16, 2023, and presented at the May 3, 2023 City Council meeting (Attachment 3), be received;
    3. That the City-initiated Official Plan Amendment be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning for the reasons set out in this report, 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;
    4. That the revised Official Plan Amendment, which is generally in accordance with Attachment - 9 to this report, be adopted; subject to the following amendment:
      1. Whereas Council recognizes the efforts that staff have made on this tertiary plan – it has brought clarity around key issues such as servicing and built form and height; and

        Whereas Council also recognizes that the province and federal government are addressing the housing crisis through intensification – whether it be building along our transit corridors or including three ARUs as-of-right on residential lots;

        Therefore be it resolved that:

        Staff be directed to amend Schedule SP45(b) of the Springbrook Tertiary Plan to implement a “Low Density Residential” designation with an appropriate depth along the periphery of the Tertiary Plan and adjacent to existing residential neighbourhoods not intended to be redeveloped, in order to ensure consistency with the overall character of the Springbrook Area and allow for context sensitive design to be applied in the review of development applications;

    5. That approval of development applications and accompanying By-laws in the Springbrook Tertiary Plan area be withheld until the remaining conditions of the joint and comprehensive Functional Servicing Report (FSR) have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management;
    6. That the following delegations re: City-initiated Official Plan Amendment to the Credit Valley Secondary Plan Area 45, Wards 4 and 5 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 25, 2023, be received; and
      1. Satinder Malhotra, Brampton Resident, Audio/Video Delegation
      2. Jackie Chiesa, Brampton Resident
      3. Ramaljit Sandhu, Brampton Resident
      4. Deepi Purba, Brampton Resident, Audio/Video Delegation
      5. Samir Shah, Brampton Resident
      6. Jasbir Singh, Brampton Resident
      7. David McKay, MHBC Planning
    7. That the following correspondence re: City-initiated Official Plan Amendment to the Credit Valley Secondary Plan Area 45, Wards 4 and 5 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 25, 2023, be received: 
      1. Alex Lusty, Davies Howe LLP, on behalf of Crystal Homes, dated September 21, 2023
      2. Amrik Ahluwalia, Brampton Resident, dated September 23, 2023
      3. Jasbir Singh, Brampton Resident, dated September 23, 2023
      4. Rohit Dewan, Brampton Resident, dated September 24, 2023
      5. Tony Mason, Brampton Resident, dated September 25, 2023
      6. John Brennen, Brampton Resident, dated September 25, 2023
      7. Cheryl Roy, Brampton Resident, dated September 25, 2023
      8. Satinder Malhotra, Brampton Resident, dated September 25, 2023
    Carried

7.3

This item has attachments. 

Item 11.2 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.

The following motion was approved on consent.

  • PDC130-2023
    1. That the report from Angelo Ambrico, Manager, Development Services to the Planning and Development Committee of September 25, 2023, re: Recommendation Report, Plan of Subdivision and Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd. – Centennial Mall Brampton Ltd., 227 Vodden Street East, Ward 1, be received;
    2. That the application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd. on behalf of Centennial Mall Brampton Ltd. be approved on the basis 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 Attachment 10 to this report be adopted;
    4. That the amendment to the Zoning By-law generally in accordance with the attached Attachment 11 to this report be adopted;
    5. That prior to the forwarding the enacting zoning by-law amendment to Council for adoption, the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management is satisfied with provisions associated with vehicle parking arrangements for the proposed development;
    6. That no further notice or public meeting be required for the attached Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment pursuant to Section 22 and Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. c.P. 13, as amended; and
    7. That the following correspondence re: Plan of Subdivision and Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd. – Centennial Mall Brampton Ltd., 227 Vodden Street East, Ward 1, File: OZS-2022-0001 & OZS-2022-0046 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 25, 2023, be received:
      1. Thomas R. Kortko, Maple Ridge Community Management, on behalf of Board of Directors, Peel Condominium Corporation No. 125 (PCC 125), dated May 31, 2022.
    Carried

The following motion was approved on consent.

  • PDC131-2023
    1. That the report from Tristian Costa, Policy Planner, Integrated City Planning to the Planning and Development Meeting of September 25, 2023, re: Recommendation Report – City Initiated Zoning Bylaw Amendment to Permit University, College and Accessory Uses in Downtown Brampton, be received; and,
    2. That the proposed City-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment attached hereto as Attachment 1 be adopted to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 270-2004.
    Carried

In response to questions from Committee, staff confirmed that major industrial development is proposed for the subject area.

A motion was introduced to refer this matter to staff for further consideration and a future report to Council. 

The following motion was considered.

  • PDC132-2023

    That the following items be referred back to staff for a report to the next regular meeting of Council:

    1. 7.7. Staff Report re: Recommendation Report – City-Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment, 5556, 5600 and 5620 Countryside Drive, Ward 10, be received; and
    2. 11.6. Correspondence from Melissa Winch, Cassels Brock and Blackwell LLP, on behalf of M. Di Biase, property owner of 5620 Countryside Drive, re. Item 7.7 - Staff Report re: City-Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment, 5556, 5600 and 5620 Countryside Drive, Ward 10.
    Carried

The following motion was considered.

  • PDC133-2023

    That the following correspondence re: Honorable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, dated September 6, 2023, re: Proposal to return lands in Ajax to the Greenbelt (File: 234-2023-4434) to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 25, 2023, be received.

    Carried

Samir Shah, Brampton Resident, inquired regarding the following:

  • a summary of the approved motion regarding agenda item 7.2

Jasbir Singh, Brampton Resident, expressed thoughts regarding the following:

  • appreciation for communication between residents and Committee

Jackie Chiesa, Brampton Resident, inquired regarding the following:

  • density classification of high-rise building proposal at Elbern Markell Drive and Queen Street

Idris Orughu, Brampton Resident, inquired regarding the following:

  • scope of Council authority with regards to applications related to intensification

Staff commented that the motion moved by Committee directed staff to provide further consideration on the proposed amendments to ensure appropriate designations that are compatible with the existing communities.

  • PDC134-2023

    That the Planning and Development Committee do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

    Carried
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