The Oakville Record

Planning and Development Council

May 21, 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 (21 motions)

21 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 McNeice, seconded by Councillor Lishchyna
Carried
That a notice of intention to designate be issued under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Heeks Family Farmhouse at 115 Third Line.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall
Carried
That a notice of intention to designate be issued under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for Fairmount at 129 Tavistock Square.
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall
Carried
That the “Next Steps” in the report ‘ Old Oakville Heritage Conservation District Process Update ’ by the Planning Services department dated May 14, 2024, be endorsed in accordance with s.41.1 ( 7 ) of the Ontario Heritage Act .
Moved by Councillor Haslett-Theall
Carried
That the comments from the public with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by Spruce Rose Inc. (File Nos.: Z.1613.66 and 24T-24003/1613), be received. That the analysis of the following matters of interest to Council be included as part of the recommendation report: Compatibility with the neighbourhood lotting pattern. Compatibility with neighbourhood character. Appropriateness of the proposed RL5 Zone given the surrounding RL3-0 SP10 zoning context. Review opportunities to maximize tree preservation. Maintenance of Heritage character. Review the density/number of lots. Urban Design issues related to built form, scale and massing including architectural materials. Traffic concerns including: Turning radius due to wide driveways. Sight lines. Driveway separation distances. Pedestrian/vehicular safety. Location of driveways as it relates to transit stops and school bus pick-up/drop-off points. Need for a more comprehensive traffic study. Snow removal/storage.
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That comments from the public with respect to the proposed ZBA submitted by ASC (Oakville) Facility Limited Partnership (File No.: Z.1327.03), be received. That analysis of the following matters of interest be included as part of the recommendation report: Policy context and timeline that allows for residential units now and why they were not permitted when the building was initially approved. Consider whether there should be a cap of 33 dwelling units or allow for dwelling units in general.
Moved by Councillor Nanda
Carried
That comments from the public with respect to the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Cross Realty Incorporated (Distrikt Developments), (File Nos.: OPA.1614.83, Z.1614.83, and 24T-24002/1614), be received. That analysis of the following matters of interest be included as part of the recommendation report: The difference between traditional park space and urban park space. Review of materials and surface treatment for POPS areas. Distribution of residential unit types (including considerations have been made toward family-sized units). Review the proportion and quality of POPs/Park space with the residential density. Legality and longevity of POPS in municipal ownership. Parking ratio minimums and ownership structure. Affordable housing provisions. Review of the opportunities, size and proportion of retail/commercial space. Consideration for community benefits. What community services and schools are contemplated. Building siting.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
That comments from the public with respect to the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision application submitted by Argo Neyagawa Corporation, File: OPA1220.02, Z.1220.02 and 24T-24001/1220, be received. That analysis of the following matters of interest be included as part of the recommendation report: Employment areas and uses in the vicinity of the NUC area. Employment truck traffic through residential areas. Will the proposed townhouse have basements and what is the garage sizes?
Moved by Councillor Xie
Carried
That comments from the public with respect to the town-initiated Official Plan Amendments (File No. 42.15.64), be received. That the proposed town-initiated Official Plan Amendments regarding delegation of authority of minor zoning by-law amendments, be approved. That By-law 2024-057, a by-law to adopt OPA 67 to the Livable Oakville Plan, be passed. That By-law 2024-058, a by-law to adopt OPA 331 to the 1984 Oakville Official Plan, be passed. That notice of Council’s decision reflect that Council has fully considered all written and oral submissions relating to this matter and that those comments have been appropriately addressed. That By-law 2024-084, a by-law to amend By-law 2023-021, the Municipal Powers and Duties By-law, be passed. That fees for applications for minor zoning by-law amendments be established based on the fees applicable to minor variance applications under the town’s Rates and Fees tariff. That the public receive two weeks notice.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That this meeting proceed beyond the hour of 10:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Elgar
Carried
That Council resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, with respect to Item 8.1 - Midtown Oakville Appeals and Legal Considerations.
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Carried
That the report from the Legal Department dated May 15, 2024 be received. That the Solicitor be authorized to proceed in accordance with direction provided by Council in closed session. That the notice provision in sections 5.5 (4) and 8 (3) of the Procedural By-law 2020-011 be waived to permit the Town Clerk to schedule a Special Council meeting should tight timelines require quick decisions on this matter.
Moved by Councillor Longo
Carried
That this committee rise and report.
Moved by Councillor Longo
Carried
That the report and recommendations of the Committee of the Whole be approved.
Moved by Councillor Elgar, seconded by Councillor Xie
Carried
That the by-laws noted above be passed.
Moved by Councillor McNeice, seconded by Councillor Grant
Carried
1. That the comments from the public with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by Spruce Rose Inc. (File Nos.: Z.1613.66 and 24T-24003/1613), be received. 2. That the analysis of the following matters of interest to Council be included as part of the recommendation report: a. Compatibility with the neighbourhood lotting pattern. b. Compatibility with neighbourhood character. c. Appropriateness of the proposed RL5 Zone given the surrounding RL3-0 SP10 zoning context. d. Review opportunities to maximize tree preservation. e. Maintenance of Heritage character. f. Review the density/number of lots. g. Urban Design issues related to built form, scale and massing including architectural materials. h. Traffic concerns including: i. Turning radius due to wide driveways. Planning and Development Council Minutes - May 21, 2024 ii. Sight lines. iii. Driveway separation distances. iv. Pedestrian/vehicular safety. v. Location of driveways as it relates to transit stops and school bus pick-up/drop-off points. vi. Need for a more comprehensive traffic study. i. Snow removal/storage.
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Carried
1. That comments from the public with respect to the proposed ZBA submitted by ASC (Oakville) Facility Limited Partnership (File No.: Z.1327.03), be received. 2. That analysis of the following matters of interest be included as part of the recommendation report: a. Policy context and timeline that allows for residential units now and why they were not permitted when the building was initially approved. b. Consider whether there should be a cap of 33 dwelling units or allow for dwelling units in general.
Moved by Councillor Nanda
Carried
1. That comments from the public with respect to the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by Cross Realty Incorporated (Distrikt Developments), (File Nos.: OPA.1614.83, Z.1614.83, and 24T-24002/1614), be received. 2. That analysis of the following matters of interest be included as part of the recommendation report: a. The difference between traditional park space and urban park space. b. Review of materials and surface treatment for POPS areas. c. Distribution of residential unit types (including considerations have been made toward family-sized units). d. Review the proportion and quality of POPs/Park space with the residential density. e. Legality and longevity of POPS in municipal ownership. f. Parking ratio minimums and ownership structure. g. Affordable housing provisions. h. Review of the opportunities, size and proportion of retail/commercial space. Planning and Development Council Minutes - May 21, 2024 i. Consideration for community benefits. j. What community services and schools are contemplated. k. Building siting.
Moved by Councillor Knoll
Carried
1. That comments from the public with respect to the proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision application submitted by Argo Neyagawa Corporation, File: OPA1220.02, Z.1220.02 and 24T-24001/1220, be received. 2. That analysis of the following matters of interest be included as part of the recommendation report: a. Employment areas and uses in the vicinity of the NUC area. b. Employment truck traffic through residential areas. c. Will the proposed townhouse have basements and what is the garage sizes?
Moved by Councillor Xie
Carried
1. That comments from the public with respect to the town-initiated Official Plan Amendments (File No. 42.15.64), be received. 2. That the proposed town-initiated Official Plan Amendments regarding delegation of authority of minor zoning by-law amendments, be approved. Planning and Development Council Minutes - May 21, 2024 3. That By-law 2024-057, a by-law to adopt OPA 67 to the Livable Oakville Plan, be passed. 4. That By-law 2024-058, a by-law to adopt OPA 331 to the 1984 Oakville Official Plan, be passed. 5. That notice of Council’s decision reflect that Council has fully considered all written and oral submissions relating to this matter and that those comments have been appropriately addressed. 6. That By-law 2024-084, a by-law to amend By-law 2023-021, the Municipal Powers and Duties By-law, be passed. 7. That fees for applications for minor zoning by-law amendments be established based on the fees applicable to minor variance applications under the town’s Rates and Fees tariff. 8. That the public receive two weeks notice.
Moved by Councillor Adams
Carried
That Council resolve into a closed meeting session for the purpose of litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for Planning and Development Council Minutes - May 21, 2024 that purpose, with respect to Item 8.1 - Midtown Oakville Appeals and Legal Considerations.
Moved by Councillor Gittings
Carried

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