Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (16 motions)
16 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That this meeting proceed into Committee of the Whole session.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Longo
Carried
That the Director of Planning and Development be authorized to grant draft plan approval to the Draft Plan of Condominium (24CDM-24011/165) submitted by 123 Maurice Developments Ltd., and prepared by Krcmar Surveyors Ltd. dated February 27, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That By-law 2025-054, a by-law to amend By-law 1981-144, a by-law to designate an area of the Town as a Heritage Conservation District under Section 41(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act, to include Part IV properties at 8 Navy Street, 110-114 King Street and a Portion of 144 Front Street, be passed; and That By-law 2025-063, a by-law to adopt the Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines dated March 2025 under subsection 41.1 (2) of the Ontario Heritage Act, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the confidential direction provided in the Legal report “OLT APPEAL ARGO TRAFALGAR CORPORATION)” dated March 11, 2025 be approved, and That staff be authorized to attempt to settle the appeal in accordance with the Legal report to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Town Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Xie
Carried
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Tafia Development Corporation, File No.: Z.1215.04, be approved as revised to: add Commercial Fitness Centre as a permitted use remove Nightclub and Hotel from the list of permitted uses add a maximum GFA cap of 49% for all commercial uses on the site, including commercial uses permitted in the LE zone; and establish a parking rate of 1 parking space per 50 m2 of leasable floor area That By-law 2025-080, an amendment to Zoning By-law 2009-189, be passed. That, in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is determined to be necessary as the changes are deemed to be minor in nature. That the notice of Council’s decision reflect that Council has fully considered all of the written and oral submissions relating to these matters and that those comments have been appropriately addressed.
Moved by Councillor Nanda
Carried
That comments from the public with respect to the proposed Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Argo Lions Valley Ltd. (File No.: 24T-25002/1323 and Z.1323.01), be received. That staff consider such comments as may be provided by Council: Review the provision of parking Understanding what could be developed on the future development blocks Review of snow storage
Moved by Councillor Xie
Carried
That comments from the public with respect to the proposed Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Neatt (16 Mile Creek) Inc., (File No.: 24T-24006/1321, OP.1321.02 and Z.1321.02), be received. That staff consider such comments as may be provided by Council: Evaluation of unit mix and affordability Square footage of each unit Evaluation of appropriate heights in the context of the existing policy and surrounding development Review of local policy driving this application Incorporating context of corner property Increase in potential impacts in comparison to a high school site as previously proposed Evaluation of FSI in comparison to other sites in Oakville such as Midtown Understand residential population based on the net area of the site which includes an understanding of units per ha and people per ha Evaluation of approximate community benefit Review of size of park facility Evaluate distance to parks at 16 Mile Sports Complex Comments from the school board including capacity of schools Review impact on other community resources such as health care facilities and community centre Opportunity for childcare centres and other community resources including religious centres Review of cycling facilities and pedestrian and cycling safety Review of transportation impact study and proposed parking including any cost associated with an additional turning lane Evaluation of congestion and potential impact on emergency vehicles Site circu
Moved by Councillor Nanda
Carried
That this committee rise and report.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the report and recommendations of the Committee of the Whole be approved.
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That the by-laws noted above, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
That the Director of Planning and Development be authorized to grant draft plan approval to the Draft Plan of Condominium (24CDM-24011/165) Planning and Development Council Minutes March 17, 2025 submitted by 123 Maurice Developments Ltd., and prepared by Krcmar Surveyors Ltd. dated February 27, 2024.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
1. That the confidential direction provided in the Legal report “OLT APPEAL ARGO TRAFALGAR CORPORATION)” dated March 11, 2025 be approved, and 2. That staff be authorized to attempt to settle the appeal in accordance with the Legal report to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Town Solicitor. Planning and Development Council Minutes March 17, 2025
Moved by Councillor Xie
Carried
In accordance with Section 20.1 (1) of the Procedure By-law, the Rules of Procedure be waived, which requires every by-law shall be listed on the agenda by an identifying number, followed by a brief description of the intent of the by-law to allow Item 12.9– By-law 2025-080.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
1. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Tafia Development Corporation, File No.: Z.1215.04, be approved as revised to: a. add Commercial Fitness Centre as a permitted use b. remove Nightclub and Hotel from the list of permitted uses c. add a maximum GFA cap of 49% for all commercial uses on the site, including commercial uses permitted in the LE zone; and d. establish a parking rate of 1 parking space per 50 m2 of leasable floor area 2. That By-law 2025-080, an amendment to Zoning By-law 2009-189, be passed. Planning and Development Council Minutes March 17, 2025 3. That, in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is determined to be necessary as the changes are deemed to be minor in nature. 4. That the notice of Council’s decision reflect that Council has fully considered all of the written and oral submissions relating to these matters and that those comments have been appropriately addressed. For (14): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Grant, Councillor Haslett-Theall, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor Longo, Councillor McNeice, Councillor Nanda, Councillor O'Meara, Councillor Xie Absent (1): Councillor Chisholm
Moved by Councillor Nanda
Carried
1. That comments from the public with respect to the proposed Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Argo Lions Valley Ltd. (File No.: 24T-25002/1323 and Z.1323.01), be received. 2. That staff consider such comments as may be provided by Council: o Review the provision of parking o Understanding what could be developed on the future development blocks o Review of snow storage Planning and Development Council Minutes March 17, 2025
Moved by Councillor Xie
Carried
1. That comments from the public with respect to the proposed Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Neatt (16 Mile Creek) Inc., (File No.: 24T-24006/1321, OP.1321.02 and Z.1321.02), be received. 2. That staff consider such comments as may be provided by Council: o Evaluation of unit mix and affordability o Square footage of each unit o Evaluation of appropriate heights in the context of the existing policy and surrounding development o Review of local policy driving this application o Incorporating context of corner property Planning and Development Council Minutes March 17, 2025 o Increase in potential impacts in comparison to a high school site as previously proposed o Evaluation of FSI in comparison to other sites in Oakville such as Midtown o Understand residential population based on the net area of the site which includes an understanding of units per ha and people per ha o Evaluation of approximate community benefit o Review of size of park facility o Evaluate distance to parks at 16 Mile Sports Complex o Comments from the school board including capacity of schools o Review impact on other community resources such as health care facilities and community centre o Opportunity for childcare centres and other community resources including religious centres o Review of cycling facilities and pedestrian and cycling safety o Review of transportation impact study and proposed parking including any cost associated with an addition