Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
Declared interests
Councillor Adamswith respect to confidential item 8.1 - Confidential OLT Appeals – Palermo (January 2025), as he has a family member who is employed by the company mentioned in the confidential report
What was decided (12 motions)
12 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 Longo, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That notice be issued under subsection 30.1(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act to the owners of 262 Randall Street of the proposed amendments under subsection 30.1(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act to By-law 2021-136.
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the comments from the public with respect to the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by 3275 Trafalgar Limited Partnership, File Nos.: OPA 1312.12, Z.1312.12, and 24T-24004/1312, be received. That the analysis of the following matters of interest to Council be included as part of the recommendation report: Identification of any properties that may experience a significant amount of shadow, resulting from the proposed development Confirm that the Natural Heritage System has been delineated appropriately and that the lands are zoned NHS. Consider carbon and lifecycle assessment as potential climate change mitigation. Confirm the amount of commercial space on the ground floor and whether institutional uses could be incorporated into the development. Explore opportunities for at-grade parking for the live/work units. Assess operational issues related to below-grade visitor parking and access to commercial uses. Evaluate the provision of loading facilities for the proposed commercial uses and identify measures to mitigate noise. Identify the number of people and jobs per hectare associated with the development. Calculate the Floor Space Index (FSI) and compare the proposed development to other developments in the vicinity.
Moved by Councillor Xie
Carried
That comments from the public with respect to the proposed Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment for Midtown Oakville and enabling policies for the Community Planning Permit System (Appendix A) be received. That staff consider such comments as may be provided by Council. That the Town Clerk provide a copy of this staff report to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Central Municipal Services Office, Planning Branch for information. That staff receive comments and report back on the following matters: Clarify sustainable development matters that can be mandated and those that can be encouraged or incentivized, including consideration of whole building life-cycle assessments as they relate to embodied carbon. Describe what will constitute the planned 12 hectares of parkland in Midtown. Explain why finalization of the transportation master plan is proposed to follow the adoption of the official plan amendment. Explain why the development of Midtown is anticipated to occur over 60 years based on the proposed permitted maximum densities. Explain how the official plan policies and schedules, inform the development of bonusing provisions within the forthcoming community planning permit by-law. Confirm that holding provisions may be applied to development where there is a need to do so. Explain how affordable, special needs and rental housing are to be provided within Midtown. Explain how landowner agreement policies of the OPA are intended to be implemented.
Moved by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That staff be authorized to proceed in accordance with appeals filed by Palermo Village Corporation, 819655 Ontario Limited, and Enirox (3015) Inc. in accordance with the report from the Legal Department dated January 7, 2025.
Moved by Councillor McNeice
Carried
That the following recommendations pertaining to Item 4.1 and Item 4.2 of the Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee minutes from its meeting on December 17, 2024, be approved and the remainder of the minutes be received: 4.1 Heritage Permit Application HP026/24-42.40T – 179 Trafalgar Road – Reconstruction of Replica Bandstand That Heritage Permit Application HP026/24-42.20T for the reconstruction of the replica bandstand in George’s Square at 179 Trafalgar Road, as attached in Appendix B to the report dated December 3, 2024, from Planning Services, be approved; and That this heritage permit expires two years from the date of final approval by Council. 4.2 Heritage permit application HP027/24-42.20L – 1118 Lakeshore Road East – Deconstruction and reconstruction of sunroom wing (December 17, 2024) That Heritage Permit Application HP027/24-42.20L for the deconstruction and reconstruction of the sunroom wing at 1118 Lakeshore Road East, as attached in Appendix B to the report dated December 3, 2024, from Planning Services, be approved subject to the following: That the c.1866 portion of the building, including its existing wood windows, remain and not be removed or replaced; That final details on the windows and doors be submitted to Heritage Planning staff for final approval; 2. That this heritage permit expire two years from the date of final approval by Council.
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That this committee rise and report.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That the by-laws noted above, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
1. That the comments from the public with respect to the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by 3275 Trafalgar Limited Partnership, File Nos.: OPA 1312.12, Z.1312.12, and 24T- 24004/1312, be received. 2. That the analysis of the following matters of interest to Council be included as part of the recommendation report: o Identification of any properties that may experience a significant amount of shadow, resulting from the proposed development o Confirm that the Natural Heritage System has been delineated appropriately and that the lands are zoned NHS. o Consider carbon and lifecycle assessment as potential climate change mitigation. o Confirm the amount of commercial space on the ground floor and whether institutional uses could be incorporated into the development. o Explore opportunities for at-grade parking for the live/work units. o Assess operational issues related to below-grade visitor parking and access to commercial uses. o Evaluate the provision of loading facilities for the proposed commercial uses and identify measures to mitigate noise. Planning and Development Council Minutes January 20, 2025 o Identify the number of people and jobs per hectare associated with the development. o Calculate the Floor Space Index (FSI) and compare the proposed development to other developments in the vicinity.
Moved by Councillor Xie
Carried
1. That comments from the public with respect to the proposed Town- initiated Official Plan Amendment for Midtown Oakville and enabling policies for the Community Planning Permit System (Appendix A) be received. 2. That staff consider such comments as may be provided by Council. 3. That the Town Clerk provide a copy of this staff report to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Central Municipal Services Office, Planning Branch for information. 4. That staff receive comments and report back on the following matters: o Clarify sustainable development matters that can be mandated and those that can be encouraged or incentivized, including consideration of whole building life-cycle assessments as they relate to embodied carbon. o Describe what will constitute the planned 12 hectares of parkland in Midtown. o Explain why finalization of the transportation master plan is proposed to follow the adoption of the official plan amendment. o Explain why the development of Midtown is anticipated to occur over 60 years based on the proposed permitted maximum densities. Planning and Development Council Minutes January 20, 2025 o Explain how the official plan policies and schedules, inform the development of bonusing provisions within the forthcoming community planning permit by-law. o Confirm that holding provisions may be applied to development where there is a need to do so. o Explain how affordable, special needs and rental housing are to be provided within Midtown. o Explain ho
Moved by Councillor Chisholm
Carried
That the following recommendations pertaining to Item 4.1 and Item 4.2 of the Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee minutes from its meeting on December 17, 2024, be approved and the remainder of the minutes be received: Planning and Development Council Minutes January 20, 2025 4.1 Heritage Permit Application HP026/24-42.40T – 179 Trafalgar Road – Reconstruction of Replica Bandstand 1. That Heritage Permit Application HP026/24-42.20T for the reconstruction of the replica bandstand in George’s Square at 179 Trafalgar Road, as attached in Appendix B to the report dated December 3, 2024, from Planning Services, be approved; and 2. That this heritage permit expires two years from the date of final approval by Council. 4.2 Heritage permit application HP027/24-42.20L – 1118 Lakeshore Road East – Deconstruction and reconstruction of sunroom wing (December 17, 2024) 1. That Heritage Permit Application HP027/24-42.20L for the deconstruction and reconstruction of the sunroom wing at 1118 Lakeshore Road East, as attached in Appendix B to the report dated December 3, 2024, from Planning Services, be approved subject to the following: a. That the c.1866 portion of the building, including its existing wood windows, remain and not be removed or replaced; b. That final details on the windows and doors be submitted to Heritage Planning staff for final approval; 2. That this heritage permit expire two years from the date of final approval by Council.
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Carried
Planning and Development Council Minutes January 20, 2025 The Mayor arose and reported that the Committee of the Whole has met and has made recommendations on Consent Item 4.1, Public Hearing Items 6.1 and 6.2, Confidential Discussion Item 8.1, Advisory Committee Item 9.1.
Moved by Councillor Knoll, seconded by Councillor Chisholm