The Oakville Record

Planning and Development Council

January 22, 2024

Who was there

Present (15): Tom Adams, Rob Burton, Ray Chisholm, Cathy Duddeck, Allan Elgar, Dave Gittings, Marc Grant, Janet Haslett-Theall, Jeff Knoll, Natalia Lishchyna, Peter Longo, Jonathan McNeice, Nav Nanda, Sean O'Meara, Scott Xie

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 (28 motions)

28 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That this meeting proceed into a Committee of the Whole session.
Moved by Councillor Lishchyna, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That a notice of intention to designate be issued under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Holyrood House at 2 Holyrood Avenue.
Moved by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That a notice of intention to designate be issued under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Snyder House at 311-313 Macdonald Road.
Moved by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That a notice of intention to designate be issued under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Cuthbertson House at 323 Macdonald Road.
Moved by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That a notice of intention to designate be issued under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for ‘Nansidwell’ at 429 Macdonald Road.
Moved by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That a notice of intention to designate be issued under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Crossley House at 383 Spruce Street.
Moved by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That a notice of intention to designate be issued under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Holyrood Gate Pillars at 24 Holyrood Avenue.
Moved by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That the appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (“OLT”) of the Committee of Adjustment (“COA”) Decision CAV A/110/2023, (“The Decision”), 571 Stephens Crescent, be confirmed. That the Town Solicitor or his designate be authorized to pursue this appeal of The Decision in accordance with the position set out in Appendix D attached to this Report. That in consultation with the Director of Planning Services or his designate, the Town Solicitor or his designate, be authorized to negotiate a proposed settlement of the Appeal and execute Minutes of Settlement before or at the OLT Hearing in a manner that addresses the issues and concerns identified in Appendix D attached to this report.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
Files: A/110/2023
That Council resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to Item 7.1 - Recommendation Report – Official Plan Amendment (File No. 1715.25) and Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. 1715.25), Format Lakeshore Inc., 42 Lakeshore Road West – By-law 2024-020 and By-law 2024-021.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the following recommendations in the staff report regarding an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment for 42 Lakeshore Road West be refused: That the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 42 Lakeshore Road West, (File No. OPA.1715.25 and Z.1715.25), as modified to an 8 storey building, be approved on the basis that the amendments are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conform with all applicable Provincial Plans, the Region of Halton Official Plan, the Livable Oakville Plan, have regard for matters of Provincial interest, and represent good planning for the reasons outlined in the report from the Planning Services department dated January 9, 2024. That By-law 2024-020, a by-law to adopt Official Plan amendment 63, be passed. That By-law 2024-021, an amendment to Zoning By-law 2014-014, be passed. 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. That, in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is determined to be necessary. That the application File No. OPA.1715.25 and Z.1715.25 for an official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment for a 10 storey building at 42 Lakeshore Road West be refused.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried Unanimously
That this meeting proceed beyond the hour of 10:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That staff engage with the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities as soon as possible on the Ministry’s support for inclusion of a ‘gentle density strategy’ in our Housing Accelerator application. Developing and prioritizing a gentle density strategy would include: identifying a criterion to assess commercial properties near residential communities suitable for conversion to mixed-use, identifying commercial properties that meet this criterion, determining the potential increase in housing supply and housing mix including rental, condos and affordable, a public consultation plan for identified locations, property owner feedback and any regulation changes that would be necessary to support implementation. Further that Town Staff report back to Council on the feedback received from the Ministry.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall d
Carried Unanimously
That staff be directed to bring forward a zoning by-law amendment permitting 4 storeys within 800m of Sheridan College for Council’s consideration within 90 days of the passing of this resolution.
Moved by Mayor Burton b
Carried Unanimously
That staff be directed to bring forward a zoning by-law amendment for Sheridan College that will bring zoning regulations into alignment with the Town’s Official Plan.
Moved by Mayor Burton c
Carried Unanimously
That the Mayor respond to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities’ office with any update to the Housing Accelerator Fund application including the appropriate resolutions of Council by January 24, 2024.
Moved by Mayor Burton 2
Carried Unanimously
That the following recommendation pertaining to Item 4.1 of the Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee minutes from its meeting on December 19, 2023, be approved as amended and the remainder of the minutes be received: 4.1 Heritage Permit Application - HP040/23-42.20W - 148 William Street - Replacement of Windows That Heritage Permit Application HP040/23-42.20W for the replacement of windows at 148 William Street, as attached in Appendix B to the report dated December 5, 2023, from Planning Services, be approved subject to the following: That the muntin bars on all windows are full profile and fixed to the exterior of the windows; That the three windows on the front elevation be wood, not aluminum-clad wood; and That final details on the windows be submitted to Heritage Planning staff for final approval; and That this heritage permit expires two years from the date of final approval by Council.
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the following recommendation pertaining to Item 4.2 of the Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee minutes from its meeting on December 19, 2023, be approved: 4.2 Heritage Permit Application HP039/23-42.20S –1042 Sixth Line – Alteration and Removal of Cultural Heritage Landscape Attributes That Heritage Permit Application HP039/23-42.20S for alteration and removal of cultural heritage landscape attributes at 1042 Sixth Line as attached in Appendix B to the report dated December 5, 2023 from Planning Services, be denied.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried Unanimously
That this committee rise and report.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the report and recommendations of the Committee of the Whole be approved.
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That the by-law(s) noted above, with the exception of By-laws 2024-020 and 2024-021, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That a notice of intention to designate be issued under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Snyder House at 311-313 Macdonald Road. Planning and Development Council Minutes January 22, 2024
Moved by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That Council resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to Item 7.1 - Recommendation Report – Official Plan Amendment (File No. 1715.25) and Zoning By-law Planning and Development Council Minutes January 22, 2024 Amendment (File No. 1715.25), Format Lakeshore Inc., 42 Lakeshore Road West – By-law 2024-020 and By-law 2024-021.
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
1. That the following recommendations in the staff report regarding an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment for 42 Lakeshore Road West be refused: 1. That the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 42 Lakeshore Road West, (File No. OPA.1715.25 and Z.1715.25), as modified to an 8 storey building, be approved on the basis that the amendments are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conform with all applicable Provincial Plans, the Region of Halton Official Plan, the Livable Oakville Plan, have regard for matters of Provincial interest, and represent good planning for the reasons outlined in the report from the Planning Services department dated January 9, 2024. 2. That By-law 2024-020, a by-law to adopt Official Plan amendment 63, be passed. 3. That By-law 2024-021, an amendment to Zoning By-law 2014- 014, be passed. 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. 5. That, in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice is determined to be necessary. Planning and Development Council Minutes January 22, 2024 2. That the application File No. OPA.1715.25 and Z.1715.25 for an official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment for a 10 storey building at 42 Lakeshore Road West be refused. For (15): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Du
Moved by Councillor Duddeck
Carried Unanimously
1. In support of the Housing Accelerator Fund Application, as advised by Minister Fraser with due regard for heritage conservation and infrastructure capacity and servicing: Planning and Development Council Minutes January 22, 2024 a. That staff be directed to bring forward a zoning by-law amendment to permit 4 units per property, as-of-right for Council’s consideration within 90 days of the passing of this resolution. For (11): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Grant, Councillor Haslett-Theall, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor Longo, Councillor McNeice, Councillor O'Meara, and Councillor Xie Against (4): Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, and Councillor Nanda
Moved by Mayor Burton
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Grant, Councillor Haslett-Theall, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor Longo, Councillor McNeice, Councillor O'Meara, Councillor Xie · Opposed (4): Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Nanda
b. That staff be directed to bring forward a zoning by-law amendment permitting 4 storeys within 800m of Sheridan College for Council’s consideration within 90 days of the passing of this resolution. For (15): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Grant, Councillor Haslett-Theall, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor Longo, Councillor McNeice, Councillor Nanda, Councillor O'Meara, and Councillor Xie
Moved by Mayor Burton
Carried Unanimously
c. That staff be directed to bring forward a zoning by-law amendment for Sheridan College that will bring zoning regulations into alignment with the Town’s Official Plan. For (15): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Grant, Councillor Haslett-Theall, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor Longo, Councillor McNeice, Councillor Nanda, Councillor O'Meara, and Councillor Xie
Moved by Mayor Burton
Carried Unanimously
d. That staff engage with the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities as soon as possible on the Ministry’s support for inclusion of a ‘gentle density strategy’ in our Housing Accelerator application. Developing and prioritizing a gentle density strategy would include: identifying a criterion to assess commercial properties near residential communities suitable for conversion to mixed-use, identifying commercial properties that meet this criterion, determining the potential increase in housing supply and housing mix including rental, condos and affordable, a public consultation plan for identified locations, property owner feedback and any regulation changes that would be necessary to support implementation. Further that Town Staff report back to Council on the feedback received from the Ministry. For (15): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Grant, Councillor Haslett-Theall, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor Longo, Councillor McNeice, Councillor Nanda, Councillor O'Meara, and Councillor Xie
Moved by Mayor Burton
Carried Unanimously
2. That the Mayor respond to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities’ office with any update to the Housing Accelerator Fund application including the appropriate resolutions of Council by January 24, 2024. For (15): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Grant, Councillor Haslett-Theall, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor Longo, Councillor McNeice, Councillor Nanda, Councillor O'Meara, and Councillor Xie
Moved by Mayor Burton
Carried Unanimously

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