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:
  • David Barrick, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Richard Forward, Commissioner Planning and Development Services
  • Allan Parsons, Director, Development Services, Planning, Building and Economic Development
  • Bob Bjerke, Director, Policy Planning, Planning, Building and Economic Development
  • Jeffrey Humble, Manager, Policy Planning
  • Steve Ganesh, Manager, Planning Building and Economic Development
  • David Vanderberg, Manager, Planning Building and Economic Development
  • Cynthia Owusu-Gyimah, Manager, Planning Building and Economic Development
  • Sameer Akhtar, City Solicitor
  • Carmen Caruso, Central Area Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development
  • Angelo Ambrico, Development Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development
  • Alex Sepe, Development Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development
  • Alex Sepe, Development Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development
  • Peter Fay, City Clerk
  • Charlotte Gravlev, Deputy City Clerk
  • Richa Ajitkumar, Acting Legislative Coordinator

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 7:00 p.m. and adjourned at 9:15 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: Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Palleschi, City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Bowman, Regional Councillor Fortini, City Councillor Williams and City Councillor Singh 

Members absent during roll call: Regional Councillor Dhillon 

Regional Councillor Dhillon joined the meeting at 7:46 p.m.(personal)

The following motion was considered:

  • PDC016-2022

    That the Agenda for the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 31, 2022, be approved as amended as follows: 

     

    To add: 

    5.1. Delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Item 5.1 - Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Malone Given Parsons Ltd. – Greenwin Corp./Sweeny Holdings Ltd., Ward 1 - OZS-2021-0053

    5.4. Delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton resident, re: Item 5.4 - Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law, nArchitecture C/O Aurowal Developments Co., Ward 10 - File: OZS-2021-0049

     

    Carried

City Councillor Singh declared a conflict of interest with respect to item 5.4 as his family member manages a gas station nearby.

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 and 8.1)

The following motion was considered:

  • PDC017-2022

    That the following items to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 31, 2022, be approved as part of Consent:

    (7.1 and 8.1)

    A recorded vote was requested and the motion carried as follows:

    Yea (9): Regional Councillor Medeiros, Regional Councillor Fortini, Regional Councillor Vicente, Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Palleschi, City Councillor Whillans, City Councillor Bowman, City Councillor Williams and City Councillor Singh

    Nay (0): nil

    Absent (1): Regional Councillor Dhillon 

    Carried (9-0-1)

    Carried

Carmen Caruso, Central Area Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, presented an overview of the application that included location of the subject lands, area context, concept plan, public notice, current planning document status, items under review, next steps and contact information.

Items 6.3 and 11.1 were brought forward at this time.

Dermot Sweeny, Founding Principal, Sweeny&Co, presented an overview of the application that included proposed site plan, street view and stakeholder engagement process.

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

1. Maria Manni, Brampton Resident, via pre-recorded audio 

2. Peter Bailey, Brampton Resident

3. Richard Dusk, Sales Representative, iProRealty

4. Gary Branning, Brampton Resident, via pre-recorded video

5. Darren Sims, Brampton Resident

6. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, Note: added as a delegate under approval of agenda - Recommendation PDC016-2022

7. Alfred Shin, Brampton Resident, Note: Due to connectivity problems, Mr. Shin asked questions regarding the application under item 13 during public question period.

The following motion was considered: 

  • PDC018-2022

    1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Malone Given Parsons Ltd. – Greenwin Corp./Sweeny Holdings Ltd., 31-33 George Street and 18-28 Elizabeth Street North, Ward 1 - File: OZS-2021-0053, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 31, 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; 

    3. That the following delegations re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Malone Given Parsons Ltd. – Greenwin Corp./Sweeny Holdings Ltd., 31-33 George Street and 18-28 Elizabeth Street North, Ward 1 - File: OZS-2021-0053, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 31, 2022, be received; 

    1.Dermot Sweeny, Founding Principal, Sweeny&Co 

    2. Maria Manni, Brampton Resident, via pre-recorded audio

    3. Peter Bailey, Brampton Resident

    4. Richard Dusk, Sales Representative, iProRealty

    5. Gary Branning, Brampton Resident, via pre-recorded video

    6. Darren Sims, Brampton Resident

    7. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident

    4. That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, Malone Given Parsons Ltd. – Greenwin Corp./Sweeny Holdings Ltd., 31-33 George Street and 18-28 Elizabeth Street North, Ward 1 - File: OZS-2021-0053, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 31, 2022, be received; 

    1. Anka Ostojic, Brampton Resident, dated January 16, 2022 

    2. Anthony Melo, Brampton Resident, dated January 12, 2022

    3. Helen Andrews, Brampton Resident, dated January 10, 2022 

    4. Jeanne Humphreys, Brampton Resident, dated January 11, 2022 

    5. Penny Harron, Brampton Resident, dated January 9, 2022

    6. Ranjith Ramesh, Brampton Resident, dated January 12, 2022

    7. Gary Branning, Brampton Resident, dated January 20, 2022 

    8. Ross Kresnik, Brampton Resident, dated January 20, 2022 

    9. Qiang Li, Brampton Resident, dated January 20, 2022 

    10. Tuhin Mondal, Brampton Resident, dated January 20, 2022 

    11. Andrew Matchuk, Brampton Resident, dated January 21, 2022 

    12. Tracey Maggs, Brampton Resident, dated January 21, 2022 

    13. Margaret Wilson, Brampton Resident, dated January 25, 2022 

    14. Tim Wilson, Brampton Resident, dated January 25, 2022 

    15. Tanvi Patel and Dominic Doherty, Brampton Residents, dated January 25, 2022 

    16. Maria Manni, Brampton Resident, dated January 25, 2022

    17. Charles Finlay, Executive Director, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Ryerson University, dated January 25, 2022

    18. Peter Bailey, Brampton Resident, dated January 25, 2022 and January 26, 2022

    19. Darren Sims, Brampton Resident, dated January 23, 2022 

    20. David Lundy, Brampton Resident, dated January 24, 2022 

    21. David Thomas, Brampton Resident, dated January 22, 2022 

    22. Elizabeth Manni, Brampton Resident, dated January 24, 2022 

    23. Faith Grant, Brampton Resident, dated January 25, 2022 

    24. Gino Osti, Brampton Resident, dated January 24, 2022 

    25. Jamie Oliveira, Brampton Resident, dated January 24, 2022 

    26. Kathy Budd, Brampton Resident, dated January 22, 2022 

    27. Laura Brown, Brampton Resident, dated January 24, 2022        

    28. Laura Serio, Brampton Resident, dated January 23, 2022

    29. Linda Steven, Brampton Resident, dated January 22, 2022 

    30. Elizabeth Jones, Brampton Resident, dated January 24, 2022       

    31. Manjot Singh Cheema, Brampton Resident, dated January 24, 2022 

    32. Nick Vella, Brampton Resident, dated January 23, 2022

    33. Ray Clarke, Brampton Resident, dated January 25, 2022 

    34. Rosabell Aponce, Brampton Resident, dated January 25, 2022 

    35. Rose O'Reilly, Brampton Resident, dated January 25, 2022 

    36. Susan Williams, Brampton Resident, dated January 24, 2022

    37. Carmelle Spence, Brampton Resident, dated January 25, 2022

    38. W Hoyano (First name not provided), Brampton Resident, dated January 25, 2022 

    39. Laverne Bell, Brampton Resident, dated January 25, 2022

    40. Rachel D Thomas, Brampton Resident, dated January 25, 2022 

    41. Craig Fowler, Vice-President, Growth, Innova on & External Relations, Algoma University, dated January 26, 2022

    42. Alfred Shin, Brampton Resident, dated January 25, 2022

    43. Nancy Ash, Brampton Resident, dated January 26, 2022 

    44. Usha Srinivasan, Director, Ryerson Venture Zone, dated January 26, 2022 

    45. Eugene Yranon, Brampton Resident, dated January 26, 2022

    46. Yolanda Thorpe, Brampton Resident, dated January 27, 2022

    47. Richard Dusk, Sales Representative, iProRealty, dated January 25, 2022 

    48. Chris Bejnar, Brampton Resident, dated January 28, 2022

    49. Tracy Pepe, Brampton Resident and Business Owner, Classic Aromatics Ltd | Studio - The Scented L'air, dated January 29, 2022

    50. Michael Percival, The Brampton Academy of Martial Arts, dated January 31, 2022

    Carried

Angelo Ambrico, Development Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, presented an overview of the application that included location of the subject lands, area context, concept plan, public notice, current planning document status, items under review, next steps and contact information.

Items 6.2 and 11.2 were brought forward at this time.

Natalie Boodram, Project Manager, WSP Canada Inc., on behalf of Infrastructure Ontario presented an overview that included proposed official plan amendment, location of the subject lands, planning policies and next steps.

The following motion was considered:

  • PDC019-2022

    1. That the staff report re: Application to amend the Official Plan, WSP Canada Inc. – Infrastructure Ontario, Ward 3 - File: OZS-2021-0027, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 31, 2022, be received; 

    2. That Planning and Development Services staff be directed 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 Natalie Boodram, Project Manager, WSP Canada Inc., on behalf of Infrastructure Ontario re: Application to amend the Official Plan, WSP Canada Inc. – Infrastructure Ontario, Ward 3 - File: OZS-2021-0027, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 31, 2022, be received; and,

    4. That the correspondence from Tony Brkich, Formnouvo Inc., dated January 7, 2022 re: Application to amend the Official Plan, WSP Canada Inc. – Infrastructure Ontario, Ward 3 - File: OZS-2021-0027, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 31, 2022, be received.

    Carried

Alex Sepe, Development Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, presented an overview of the application that included location of the subject lands, area context, concept plan, public notice, current planning document status, items under review, next steps and contact information.

Items 6.4 and 11.3 were brought forward at this time.

Alfiya Kakal, Senior Planner, Weston Consulting presented details on the application that included information regarding the area context, site plan, site design features, landscape features, planning rationale, background studies/report and mitigation plan.

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

1. Augustine Maddela, on behalf of his group of entrepreneurs

2. Belle Turna and family members, Brampton Residents

3. Ramandeep Grewal, Brampton Resident - Note: added as a delegate during the meeting

The following motion was considered:

  • PDC020-2022

    1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law, Weston Consulting C/O 12769500 Canada Inc., 11937 Goreway Drive and 6539 Mayfield Road, Ward 10 - File: OZS-2021-0045, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 31, 2022, 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 following delegations re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law, Weston Consulting C/O 12769500 Canada Inc., 11937 Goreway Drive and 6539 Mayfield Road, Ward 10 - File: OZS-2021-0045, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 31, 2022, be received; 

    1. Alfiya Kakal, Senior Planner, Weston Consulting

    2. Augustine Maddela, on behalf of his group of entrepreneurs

    3. Belle Turna, Brampton Resident

    4. Ramandeep Grewal, Brampton Resident

    4. That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law, Weston Consulting C/O 12769500 Canada Inc., 11937 Goreway Drive and 6539 Mayfield Road, Ward 10 - File: OZS-2021-0045, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 31, 2022, be received;

    1. John Bains, Brampton Resident, dated January 6, 2022

    2. Harjeet Gill, Brampton Resident, dated January 8, 2022 

    3. Jaspreet Kaur, Brampton Resident, dated January 20, 2022 

    4. Sikandar Bagga, Brampton Resident, dated January 22, 2022

    5. Steen Maddela, Brampton Resident, dated January 24, 2022 

    6. Gurbir Singh, Brampton Resident, dated January 23, 2022

    7. Subha and Michal Szabla, Brampton Residents, dated January 25, 2022 

    8. Gertrude Paollela, Brampton Resident, dated January 25, 2022 

    9. Belle Kaura, Brampton Resident, dated January 25, 2022 

    10. Ramandeep K. Grewal, Brampton Resident, dated January 25, 2022 

    Carried

Alex Sepe, Development Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, presented an overview of the application that included location of the subject lands, area context, concept plan, public notice, current planning document status, items under review, next steps and contact information.

City Councillor Singh declared a conflict of interest with respect to item 5.4 as his family member manages a gas station nearby, and left the meeting during consideration of this item.

Items 6.1 and 11.4 were brought forward at this time.

Nitin Malhotra, Principle Architect, n Architecture Inc., presented details on the application that included information regarding the location, site plan, built form, benefits and environmental constraints and consideration.

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

1. Angela Sandras spoke on behalf of John Sandras and Ton Sandras, Brampton Residents

2. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident - Note: added as a delegate under approval of agenda - Recommendation PDC016-2022

The following motion was considered:

  • PDC021-2022

    1. That the staff report re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law, nArchitecture C/O Aurowal Developments Co.,10258 Airport Road, Ward 10 - File: OZS-2021-0049, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 31, 2022, 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 following delegations re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law, nArchitecture C/O Aurowal Developments Co.,10258 Airport Road, Ward 10 - File: OZS-2021-0049, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 31, 2022, be received;

    1. Nitin Malhotra, Principle Architect, n Architecture Inc.

    2. Angela Sandras on behalf of John Sandras and Tom Sandras, Brampton Residents

    3. Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident

    4. That the following correspondence re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law, nArchitecture C/O Aurowal Developments Co.,10258 Airport Road, Ward 10 - File: OZS-2021-0049, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 31, 2022, be received;

    1. Gurvir Singh Bhandal, Brampton Resident, dated January 22, 2022 

    2. Wei (Last name not provided), Brampton Resident, dated January 25, 2022

    Carried
  • PDC022-2022

    1. That the staff report re: Application for a Draft Plan of Subdivision, Forestside Estates Inc. – KLM Planning Partners Inc., Block 373 of Plan 43M-1799 & Block 94 of Plan 43M-1803, Corner of Literacy Drive and Academy Drive, Ward 10 - OZS-2021-0036 and 21T-21013B, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 31, 2022, be received; and,

    2. That the Draft Plan of Subdivision application submitted by KLM Planning Partners Inc. on behalf of Forestside Estates Inc., Ward 10, File: OZS-2021-0036 be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it has regard to Section 51(24) of the Planning Act, 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.

    Carried
  • PDC023-2022

    That the Minutes of Brampton Heritage Board Committee Meeting of January 18, 2022, Recommendations HB001-2022 to HB007-2022, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 31, 2022, be approved, as published and circulated. 

    The recommendations were approved as follows: 

    HB001-2022
    That the agenda for the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of January 18, 2022 be approved as published and circulated. 

    HB002-2022
    That the presentation by Charlton Carscallen, Principal Planner, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of January 18, 2022 be received. 

    HB003-2022
    1. That the report from Merissa Lompart, Assistant Heritage Planner, Planning, Building and Economic Development, dated, December 6, 2021, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of January 18, 2022, re: Intention to Designate under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act – 19 Wellington Street East – Ward 3, be received;
    2. That the designation of the property at 19 Wellington Street East under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act (the “Act”) be approved; 
    3. That staff be authorized to publish and serve the Notice of Intention to designate the property at 19 Wellington Street East in accordance with the requirements of the Act;
    4. That, in the event that no objections to the designation are received, a by law be passed to designate the subject property;
    5. That, in the event that any objections to the designation are received, staff be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; and,
    6. That staff be authorized to attend any hearing process held by the Conservation Review Board in support of Council’s decision to designate the subject property. 

    HB004-2022
    1. That the report from Merissa Lompart, Assistant Heritage Planner, dated
    December 1, 2021, to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of January 18,
    2022, re: Scoped Heritage Impact Assessment, 11937 Goreway Drive
    and 6539 Mayfield Road, City of Brampton - Ward 10 be received;
    2. That the following recommendations as per the Heritage Impact Assessment by ASI (Archaeological Services Inc.) be followed: 

    1. To conserve the cultural heritage value of the property and mitigate
    against the impacts of the proposed development on the adjacent
    designated properties at 4 Lucinda Court, the following conservation and
    mitigation measures are proposed: 

    1. As the proposed development will require soil disturbances, if any construction activities are proposed that will potentially create vibration impacts, vibration monitoring may be required to ensure that construction does not have any impact on the adjacent heritage property. In addition, regrading of the development should ensure that there are no long-term water drainage issues for the adjacent property at 4 Lucinda Court.
    2. This report should be submitted to Heritage Planning staff at the City of Brampton for review, and upon approval, filed and archived with the Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives. 

    HB005-2022
    1. That the report from Merissa Lompart, Assistant Heritage Planner, dated
    January 11, 2022 to the Brampton Heritage Board meeting of January 18,
    2022, re: Heritage Permit Application and Designated Heritage Property
    Incentive Grant Application – 44 Main Street South – Ward 1, be
    received;
    2. That the Heritage Permit application for 44 Main Street South. for the
    restoration and repair of the roof, and re-shingling be approved; 

    3. That the Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant application for the
    restoration and repair of the roof and the re-shingling of the roof for 44 Main
    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 as provided in Appendix C. 

    HB006-2022
    1. That the report by Pascal Doucet, Heritage Planner, re: Alterations to a
    Designated Heritage Property – 1-9 Wellington Street East – Ward 3 (File
    H.Ex. 1-3 Wellington Street East, Peel County Courthouse and H.Ex 9
    Wellington Street East, Peel County Jail), to the Brampton Heritage Board
    Meeting of January 18, 2022, be received; and
    2. That the Heritage Permit Application for the alterations on the designated
    heritage property at 1-9 Wellington Street East be approved in accordance with section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to permit the repair and replacement in kind of the asphalt shingle roof, wood frieze, wood fascia, and chimney of the old jailhouse at 9 Wellington Street East, as well as the repair and replacement in kind of the downspout on the front elevation and the plaster wall of the main interior stairwell of the old courthouse at 1-3 Wellington Street East, as described in the heritage permit application attached as Appendix A to the report, all on file with the City Planning & Design Division of the Planning, Building and Economic Development Department. 

    HB007-2022
    That Brampton Heritage Board do now adjourn to meet again on Tuesday,
    February 15, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. 

    Carried

11.1

This item has attachments. 

Dealt with under Item 5.1 - Recommendation PDC018-2022

Alfred Shin, Brampton resident referenced item 5.1 and inquired why the City is considering two very large twin towers in a very densely developed area.

Staff indicated that all identified issues will be addressed in the upcoming recommendation report. 

The following motion was considered:

  • PDC024-2022

    That Planning and Development Committee do now adjourn to meet again on Monday, February 14, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., or at the call of the Chair.

    Carried
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