Planning and Development Committee

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Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor
300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1
Members
  • Mayor Bonnie Crombie
  • Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
  • Councillor Karen Ras, Ward 2
  • Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
  • Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
  • Councillor Ron Starr, Ward 6
  • Councillor Dipika Damerla, Ward 7
  • Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
  • Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
  • Councillor George Carlson, Ward 11 (Chair)
  • Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5 (ex-officio)
  • Councillor Pat Saito, Ward 9 (ex-officio)

Members Absent        Councillor Sue McFadden (Ward 10)  -  Resolution 0299-2019)

                                     Councillor Dipika Damerla (Ward 7) - Personal

 

Staff Present

Mr. Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning & Building
Ms. Lesley Pavan, Director, Development & Design Division
Mr. Graham Walsh, Deputy City Solicitor
Ms. Sharon Chapman,  Manager, Parks Planning
Ms. Lin Rogers, Manager, Transportation Projects
Ms. Emma Calvert, Manager, Engineering and Construction
Mr. Hugh Lynch, Manager, Development South
Mr. David Ferro, Development Planner       
Mr. Ben Phillips, Manager, Official Plan Review
Mr. Jordan Lee, Planner
Ms. Sharleen Bayovo, Planner
Ms. Angie Melo, Legislative Services                                    
Ms. Dayna Obaseki,  Legislative Coordinator
Ms. Krystal Christopher, Legislative Coordinator


6:00 PM

Approval of the February 24, 2020 Planning and Development Committee meeting minutes.

Approved: (Councillor R. Starr)

  • RECOMMENDATIONPDC-0016-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko

    That the report dated February 14, 2020, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building outlining the recommended Section 37 Community Benefits under File OZ 18/007 W1, Brown Maple Investments Ltd. (FRAM), 55 Port Street East, be adopted and that a Section 37 agreement be executed in accordance with the following:

    1. That the sum of $178,500 be approved as the amount for the Section 37 Community Benefits contribution.
    2. That City Council enact a by-law under Section 37 of the Planning Act to authorize the Commissioner of Planning and Building and the City Clerk to execute the Section 37 agreement with Brown Maple Investments Ltd. and that the agreement be registered on title to the lands in a manner satisfactory to the City Solicitor to secure the community benefits contribution.
    YES (9)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor C. Parrish
    ABSENT (2)Councillor D. Damerla, and Counicllor S. McFadden
    Carried (9 to 0)

Proposed Zoning By-law Amendments for Notes
File: BL.09-ZON

Councillor Dipika Damerla left the meeting at 6:21 PM.
Councillor Pat Saito left the meeting at 6:21 PM.
  • RECOMMENDATIONPDC-0017-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor K. Ras

    That the report dated February 14, 2020, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building
    regarding proposed zoning by-law amendments for Notes under File BL.09-ZON, be received
    for information, and notwithstanding planning protocol, that the recommendation report be
    brought directly to a future Council meeting.

    YES (9)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor C. Parrish
    ABSENT (2)Councillor D. Damerla, and Counicllor S. McFadden
    Carried (9 to 0)

In response to Councillor Parrish’s inquiries regarding  including sale price data for infill developments on the Recommendation Report, and  whether  studies can be or have been conducted with respect to increased hydro costs on glass and chrome buildings, Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building advised that although the exact sale price is not available from the developers, staff will include approximate values based on cost of square footage and will also include the percentage of affordability units.  Mr. Whittemore further advised that there have been studies conducted, and that the climate change options will be explored and addressed through the Official Plan

In response to Councillor Dasko’s request for clarification on the reference to the February 5, 2020 Council’s directive on a review of ways to intensify to allow replacement of the same type of homes without requiring development application, Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building, advised that at the time this matter was discussed earlier this year, Councillor Dasko did make a request to be involved in the analysis process, and that staff will report back with opportunities for intensification for Council‘s consideration.

Councillor Fonseca requested that staff reach out to her to discuss offline, inquiries she has regarding the impact on the Dundas Connect project and the GTAA noise Management Action Plan.

Sharleen Bayovo, Planner, provided an overview of the updates to the Mississauga Official Plan Amendment, highlighting the reasons for the update, the progress, and the engagement and outreach program process of the Mississauga Official Plan.

In response to Councillor Dasko’s inquiry regarding the online survey advertisement and participation, Sharleen Bayovo advised that participants can submit comments through the website and by submitting the survey cards at engagement sessions.  Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building advised that it has been a soft level of engagement with a more robust engagement process to begin with the discussion papers, and there will be a promotion campaign launched.

Councillor Parrish commented on the City of Toronto’s housing infill model and requested that staff report back, on what type of house can replace what type of house, and that a few different scenarios be provided.

  • RECOMMENDATIONPDC-0018-2020
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Mahoney

    That the report titled “Mississauga Official Plan Review – Status Update and Engagement Timeline” dated February 14, 2020 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, be received for information.

    YES (9)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor C. Parrish
    ABSENT (2)Councillor D. Damerla, and Counicllor S. McFadden
    Carried (9 to 0)
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