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
  • City Councillor H. Singh - Wards 9 and 10
  • Regional Councillor R. Santos - Wards 1 and 5
  • Regional Councillor P. Vicente - Wards 1 and 5
  • Regional Councillor M. Medeiros - Wards 3 and 4
  • Regional Councillor P. Fortini - Wards 7 and 8
  • City Councillor D. Whillans - Wards 2 and 6
  • City Councillor J. Bowman - Wards 3 and 4
  • Regional Councillor G. Dhillon - Wards 9 and 10
Staff Present:
  • Allan Parsons, Director, Development Services, Planning, Building and Economic Development
  • Steve Ganesh, Manager, Planning Building and Economic Development
  • David Vanderberg, Manager, Planning Building and Economic Development
  • Emma De Melo, Planner, Planning, Building and Growth Management
  • Tejinder Sidhu, Planner, Development Services
  • Elizabeth Corazzola, Director, Planning, Building and Growth Management
  • Stephen Dykstra, Planner, Development Services
  • Andrew VonHolt, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire & Emergency Services
  • Peter Fay, City Clerk
  • Charlotte Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk
  • Clara Vani, Legislative Coordinator

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., and adjourned at 7.50 p.m.

As this meeting of The Planning and Development Committee was conducted with electronic and in-person 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: Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Palleschi, City Councillor Bowman, Regional Councillor Fortini, City Councillor Singh and Regional Councillor Dhillon, and Regional Councillor Medeiros 

Members absent during roll call: Nil

The following motion was considered.  

  • PDC183-2022

    That the agenda for the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of August 22, 2022 be approved, as amended as follows:

    To add:

    11.1 - Correspondence re: Application the Zoning By-law, Malone Given Parsons - Greenwin Corp. & Sweeny Holdings Ltd., 31-33 George Street North and 18-28 Elizabeth Street North, Ward 1 (File: OZS2021-0053:

    1. Dave Hannam, Zelinka Priamo Ltd., dated September 26, 2022

    To correct file reference:  

    7.2 to be amended to 5.3 - Staff Report re:  Application to Amend the Zoning By-law and Draft Plan of Subdivision, KLM Planning Partners Inc. – Upper Mayfield Estates c/o Caliber Homes, Ward 10 (File: OZS-2022-0034). 

    Carried

In keeping with Council Resolution C019-2021, Chair Medeiros reviewed the relevant agenda items and allowed Members to identify agenda items for debate and consideration, with the balance to be approved as part of a 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 and 10.1.

The following motion was considered.

  • PDC184-2022

    That the following items to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 26, 2022, be approved as part of the Consent Motion:

    (7.1, 8.1, and 10.1); and

    That Items 10.2 and 10.3 be received.

    A recorded vote was taken, with the results as follows.

    Yea (9)Regional Councillor Santos , Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Palleschi, Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini, Regional Councillor Dhillon , City Councillor Whillans, City Councillor Bowman, and City Councillor Singh
    Carried (9 to 0)

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

Stephen Dykstra,  Planner, Development Services, Planning, Building and Growth Management Department, presented an overview of the application that included location of the subject lands, area context, proposal, and next steps.

Richard Domes, Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd., provided additional information on the proposal.

P. Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no correspondence was received for this item.

The following motion was considered.

  • PDC185-2022
    1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Nahid Corp. – 2556830 Ontario Inc. (Harbans Sidhu), 226 Queen Street E., Ward 1 (File: OZS-2022-0028), to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 26, 2022, 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; and
    3. That the following delegation re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Nahid Corp. – 2556830 Ontario Inc. (Harbans Sidhu), 226 Queen Street E., Ward 1 (File: OZS-2022-0028) to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 26, 2022, be received:
      1. Richard Domes, Principal Planner, Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd.
    Carried

David VanderBerg, Manager, Development Services, Planning, Building and Growth Management Department, presented an overview of the application that included location of the subject lands, area context, proposal, and next steps.

P. Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no correspondence or delegation were received for this item.

The following motion was considered.

  • PDC186-2022
    1. That the staff report re: Information Report, City-Initiated Amendment to the Official Plan - Updates to policies on pre-consultation application processes and determining completeness for planning applications, City-wide, dated September 7, 2022, to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of September 26, 2022 be received, and,
    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.
    Carried

Items 6.1 and 7.2 were brought forward and dealt with at this time. 

Emma De Melo, Development Planner, Development Services, Planning, Building and Growth Management Department, presented an overview of the application that included location of the subject lands, area context, proposal, and next steps.

Lauren Dynes, Applicant KLM Planning was available for any questions or comments.  

P. Fay, City Clerk, confirmed that no correspondence was received for this item.

The following motion was considered.

  • PDC187-2022
    1. That the staff report re: Information Report, Application to Amend the Zoning By-law and Draft Plan of Subdivision, KLM Planning Partners Inc. – Upper Mayfield Estates c/o Caliber Homes, 0, 5759 Mayfield Road, Ward 10, City File: OZS-2022-0034 and Planning, Bld & Ec Dev-2022-811 dated August 23, 2022 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 26, 2022, be received; and
    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 following delegation re:  Application to Amend the Zoning By-law and Draft Plan of Subdivision, KLM Planning Partners Inc. – Upper Mayfield Estates c/o Caliber Homes, 0, 5759 Mayfield Road, Ward 10 (File: OZS-2022-0034) to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 26, 2022, be received:
      1. Lauren Dynes, Applicant KLM Planning 
    Carried

Items 7.3 and 11.1 were brought forward and dealt with at this time. 

Dermot Sweeny, Sweeny Holdings Ltd., and Lincoln Lo, Greewin Corp., commented briefly on the proposal.

The following motion was considered.

  • PDC188-2022
    1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Malone Given Parsons – Greenwin Corp. & Sweeny Holdings Ltd. 31-33 George Street North and 18-28 Elizabeth Street North, Ward 1 (File: OZS-2021-0053), to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 26, 2022, be received;
    2. That the application to amend the Zoning by-law, submitted by Malone Given Parsons on behalf of Greenwin Corp. & Sweeny Holdings Ltd, Ward 1, File: OZS-2021-0053, be approved on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, an conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan, and is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City’s Official Plan, and for reasons set out in this Recommendation Report, be received;
    3. That the revisions to the plan subsequent to the Public Meeting conducted on January 31, 2022 do not represent significant changes and that no further Public Meeting is required for the attached Zoning By-law Amendment pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, be received;
    4. That the amendment to the Zoning By-law, generally in accordance with the amending zoning by-law attached as Appendix 11 to this report, be adopted, be received;
    5. That notwithstanding Section 2.3.5 and the Program Area Map (Appendix 13) of the Development Charges Incentive Program Implementation Guidelines, the proposed development be eligible for the Development Charges Incentive Program to support intensification and affordable housing within the Central Area, be received;
    6. That council approves an encroachment of underground parking infrastructure, if required, up to a maximum of 1 metre into the Elizabeth Street North right-of-way and a maximum of 1.1 metres into the Nelson Street right-of-way, subject to the owner of the lands entering into an agreement with the City to address the underground parking infrastructure and issues related to but not limited to maintenance, liability, and indemnity and that Council authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works and Engineering to execute said agreement with content to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Public Works and Engineering or their designate and in a form to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor or their designate, be received;
    7. That the following delegation re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Malone Given Parsons – Greenwin Corp. & Sweeny Holdings Ltd., 31-33 George Street North and 18-28 Elizabeth Street North, Ward 1 (File: OZS-2021-0053) to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 26, 2022, be received;
      1. Dermot Sweeny, Sweeny Holdings Ltd., and Lincoln Lo, Greewin Corp.
    8. That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Malone Given Parsons – Greenwin Corp. & Sweeny Holdings Ltd., 31-33 George Street North and 18-28 Elizabeth Street North, Ward 1 (File: OZS-2021-0053) to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 26, 2022, be received:
      1. Matthew DeLutis, Brampton Resident, dated September 14, 2022
      2. Darren Pigliacelli, Brampton Resident, dated September 13, 2022
      3. Chris Bejnar, Brampton Resident, dated September 12, 2022
      4. Margaret Wilson, Brampton Resident, dated September 15, 2022
      5. Dave Hannam, Zelinka Priamo Ltd., dated September 26, 2022
    Carried

The following motion was approved on consent. 

  • PDC184-2022
    1. That the staff report re: Proposed Plan of Subdivision, ARGO TFP BRAMPTON LTD. – Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc., Part of Lot 11, Concession 5 W.H.S., Ward 6, File: OZS-2021-0052 and Planning, Building and Growth Management-2022-773), dated September 7, 2022 to the Council Meeting of September 26, 2022 be received;
    2. That the Draft Plan of Subdivision application submitted by Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc. on behalf of Argo TFP Brampton Ltd., File: OZS-2021-0052, be endorsed, on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, has regard to Section 51 (24) of the Planning Act, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Horseshoe and for the reasons set out in this Planning Recommendation Report;
    3. That an amendment to Interim Control By-law 306-2003 (ICBL) applicable to Part of the Area Subject to Zoning By-law 270-2004 be approved in order to remove lands within the Subject Parcel that are not required for the GTA West Corridor Multimodal Transportation Corridor; and
    4. That an Official Plan housekeeping amendment be brought forward to Council at a later date that reflects the zones created by the Ministers Zoning Order -158/22 (MZO) which was issued on March 4, 2022.
    Carried

Dealt with under Item 4 - Recommendation PDC184-2022

The following motion was appoved on consent. 

  • PDC184-2022

    That the Minutes of the Brampton Heritage Board Committee Meeting of September 20, 2022, Recommendations HB053-2022 to HB067-2022, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of September 26, 2022, be approved as published and circulated. 

    The recommendations were approved as follows:

    HB053-2022

    That the agenda for the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of September 20, 2022, be approved, as amended as follows:

    To Add:

    10.11 – Discussion re. 30 McLaughlin Road

    To Withdraw:

    8.1 – Report by Natalie Majda, Assistant Heritage Planner, re: Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act – 44 Nelson Street West, The Cuthbert House - Ward 1

    HB054-2022

    1. That the delegation by Michael Gagnon and Mark DeNardis, Gagnon Walker Domes, and Mark Driedger and Jason Truelove, ATA Architects Inc. re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Heritage Impact Assessment, Demolition - 22, 24, 26, 28, 32 John Street (File: OZS-2022-0035) to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of September 20, 2022 be received; and
    2. That the correspondence from Michael Gagnon and Marc De Nardis, Gagnon Walker Domes, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of September 20, 2022, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Heritage Impact Assessment, Demolition - 22, 24, 26, 28, 32 John Street (File: OZS-2022-0035), be received;
    3. That the matter be deferred to the December 13, 2022 meeting for further consideration.

    HB055-2022

    1. That the staff report from Shelby Swinfield, Heritage Planner, Planning, Building and Growth Management Department re: Heritage Impact Assessment, 8265 Churchville Road, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of September 20, 2022, be received; and,
    2. That the following recommendations as per the Heritage Impact Assessment by MHBC Planning Urban Design & Landscape Architecture be followed:
      1. Document the site through photographs to supplement the historic record through the completion of:
        1. A photo map of the property noting the location of photographs, as well as photographs of all existing buildings and features from the exterior (as provided in [the] Heritage Impact Assessment); and
        2. Historical documentation of the property (as provided in [the] Heritage Impact Assessment).
      2. It is recommended that the owner consider demolition companies which separate materials so that bricks which may be re-used are set aside and either sold or donated at the discretion of the owner and/or demolition company as opposed to being deposited as landfill
      3. That bricks be salvaged and safely set aside on-site so that they can be incorporated as landscape features within the proposed development;
        1. These bricks should be cleaned using gentle methods, such as steam, and mortar should be removed;
        2. Bricks should be stacked on pallets and covered with tarps so that they are not damaged through exposure to the elements until they are ready to be re-used;
      4. That a selection of bricks of good condition be set aside, repaired, and safely stored until they can be utilized as part of the ultimate development concept;
        1. Potential landscape features could include the following: entrance signage into the subdivision, landscape features in public pars, brick pillars, columns, or art features;
      5. That a plaque be erected noting the date of construction of the house, its demolition date, and its original location; and,
      6. That the details regarding the preferred design of salvaged bricks, plaque and commemorative feature be determined at the appropriate date in the future through the submission of a Commemoration Plan.
      7. The property should be inspected on-site on a monthly basis to ensure that the dwelling continues to be appropriately boarded-up and the building is not exposed to the elements as a result of vandalism, pests, damage, etc.;
      8. The structural condition report has identified that there is currently a hole in the roof. It is recommended that this be tarped and boarded-up until such a time that the Council of the municipality makes a decision on any forthcoming demolition Application;
      9. Any removal of [existing] boards to ensure that the dwelling is secured should be repaired and replaced immediately.
    3. That a Documentation and Salvage Plan be submitted and approved to the issuance of any demolition permit for the dwelling; and,
    4. That a Heritage Commemoration Plan be submitted and approved prior to registration of the Draft Plan of Subdivision.
    5. That the delegations re: Heritage Impact Assessment, 8265 Churchville Road, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of September 20, 2022 be received:
      1. Vanessa Hicks, Planning, Urban Design and Landscape Architecture
      2. Marc De Nardis, Gagnon Walker Domes

    HB056-2022

    1. That the report from Harsh Padhya, Heritage Planner, City Planning and Design, Planning, Building and Growth Management Department re: Presentation of Heritage Impact Assessment and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement – 28 Elizabeth Street North (The Haggertlea House) – Ward 1 (File H.EX. 28 Elizabeth Street North), to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of September 20, 2022, be received;
    2. That the Heritage Impact Assessment of the property at 28 Elizabeth Street North, titled: Heritage Impact Assessment for 31-33 George Street North (including 28 Elizabeth Street North) Brampton, Ontario, prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. (GBCA) Architects, dated August 11, 2022 and attached as Appendix A to this report (“HIA”) be received and accepted; and,
    3. That the Commissioner of Planning, Building and Growth Management be authorized to enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the Owner of the property at 28 Elizabeth Street North in accordance with Part IV, section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act, as amended (the “Act”).

    HB057-2022

    1. That the report by Merissa Lompart, Assistant heritage Planner, Planning, Building and Growth Management Department, re: Scoped Heritage Impact Assessment and Heritage Permit Application for 1 Isabella Street, Brampton, Ward 1, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of September 20, 2022, be received; and,
    2. That the following recommendations as per the Scoped Heritage Impact Assessment by Megan Hobson, CAHP, Built Heritage Consultant dated August 25, 2022, be followed:
      1. It is recommended that the proposed alterations be supported. Given that the addition will have a separate foundation and roof structure, there are no structural concerns with the proposed alterations. Detailed structural drawings can be reviewed as part of the normal building permit process and no further heritage review is required for these aspects.
      2. It is recommended that heritage staff review the final cladding material choices prior to the issue of building permits.
      3. It is recommended that excavations around the c.1850s rubblestone foundation be undertaken in sections so that temporary shoring can be installed if necessary. Due to the fact that this section of the basement was shallow and has already been underpinned with concrete, these concerns are expected to be minor and a Conservation Plan is not required.
      4. It is recommended that repairs and alterations to the masonry be carried out by an experienced heritage mason using an appropriate lime mortar and that bricks removed to make new openings through the existing masonry walls be salvaged so they can be used for repairs elsewhere. See page 14 of the Heritage Impact Assessment for more detail on the Salvage locations.
    3. That the Heritage Permit application for 1 Isabella Street for the proposed addition and all works related to the addition be approved. See Appendix C for drawings prepared by Erin Zager of EZDimensions.

    HB058-2022

    1. That the staff report by Harsh Padhya, Heritage Planner, Planning, Building Growth Management Department, re: Cultural Heritage Assessment Report for Major Transit Station Areas, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of September 20, 2022 be received; and,
    2. The findings and recommendations of the report titled Cultural Heritage Assessment Report prepared by WSP Canada Inc. dated July 11, 2022 for Major Transit Station Areas be received.

    HB059-2022

    1. That the staff report from Shelby Swinfield, Heritage Planner, Planning, Building and Growth Management Department re: Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report – Proposed Standalone Terms of Reference, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of September 20, 2022 be received; and,

    That the Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report Terms of Reference be adopted as the guiding document for the completion of Cultural Heritage Evaluation Reports.

    HB060-2022

    1. That the staff report by Natalie Majda, Assistant Heritage Planner, Planning, Building and Growth Management Department, re: Gage Park Bandstand Plaque and Commemorative Plaque – Update, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of September 20, 2022 be received; and,
    2. That the Heritage Board review suggested plaque locations to determine the most appropriate location for installation.

    HB061-2022

    That the following item be deferred to the December 13, 2022 meeting of the Brampton Heritage Board:

    Discussion re: Re-establishment of Research Committee 

    HB062-2022

    That Council consider implementing Anti-Black Racism, Indigenous Awareness and other cultural (anti-hate) awareness training, as may be deemed appropriate, for citizen-appointed committee members (existing and future).

    HB063-2022

    That, it is the position of the Brampton Heritage Board, that Council consider using the Land Acknowledgement statement for each Council-established committee in the new Term of Council.

    HB064-2022

    That the following items be deferred to the December 13, 2022 Brampton Heritage Board meeting:

    10.7, 10.8, 10.11, 14.1

    HB065-2022

    1. That the report from Shelby Swinfield, Heritage Planner, dated September 6 2022, re: Heritage Permit Application – 7870 Creditview Road, to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of September 20, 2022, be received; and,
    2. That the Heritage Permit Application for 7870 Creditview Road be approved.

    HB066-2022

    1. That the report from Merissa Lompart, Assistant Heritage Planner, dated September 12, 2022 to the Brampton Heritage Board Meeting of September 20, 2022, re: Heritage Permit Application and Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Application – 87 Elizabeth Street South – Ward 3, be received;
    2. That the Heritage Permit application for 87 Elizabeth Street South for the repair of the following be approved:
      1. Repair and refurbish existing unique architectural attributes including the Kingpost and Vergeboard;
      2. Repair and replace reflect boards on the porch gables, and then paint;
      3. Repair and refurbish all wooden window boxes and sills;
      4. Sand and wash all stucco
      5. Paint all repair work to ensure period correct colour palette of black and white. 
    3. That the Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant application for the repair and refurbishment, or replacement in some cases, of the Kingpost, vergeboard, reflect boards on porch gables, wooden window boxes and sills, stucco, as well as final painting to the period correct colour palette of 87 Elizabeth Street South be approved, to a maximum of $10,000.00, and;
    4. The owner shall enter into a designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Agreement with the City after City Council agrees to support the Grant.

    HB067-2022

    That the Brampton Heritage Board do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Chair.

    Carried
  • PDC189-2022

    That staff be requested to investigate and report on options for the elimination of storm water management pond systems in favor of tank receptacles.

    Carried

Dealt with (Received) under Item 4 - Recommendation PDC184-2022

The following motion was appoved on consent. 

  • PDC184-2022
    1. That the staff report re: Unlimited Height and Density, dated September 6, 2022 to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of September 26, 2022, be received;
    2. That a public meeting be held to consider proposed unlimited height and density policies for the portion of the Urban Growth Centre outlined in Appendix 1; and
    3. That staff report back to Planning and Development Committee following the public meeting to share feedback received, as well as recommendations for consideration.
    4. That the staff report re: Unlimited Height and Density, dated June 23, 2022, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of July 25, 2022 be received; and
    5. That the following correspondence re: Unlimited Height and Density, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of July 25, 2022;
      1. Adrian Smith, Chief Planner and Director of Planning and Development Services, Public Works, Region of Peel, dated July 15, 2022 be deferred to the September 26, 2022 meeting of the Planning and Development Committee.
    Carried

1.  Matthew DeLutis, Brampton Resident, dated September 14, 2022

2.  Darren Pigliacelli, Brampton Resident, dated September 13, 2022

3.  Chris Bejnar, Brampton Resident, dated September 12, 2022

4.  Margaret Wilson, Brampton Resident dated September 15, 2022 

5.  Dave Hannam, Zelinka Priamo Ltd., dated September 26, 2022

Dealt with under Item 6.3 - Recommendation PDC188-2022

  • PDC190-2022

    That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on November 28, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. or at the call of the Mayor.

    Carried
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