Planning and Development Committee

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Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 2nd Floor
300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1
and Online Video Conference
Members Present
  • Mayor Carolyn Parrish, Chair
  • Vice-Chair and Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2,
  • Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
  • Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
  • Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
  • Councillor Natalie Hart, Ward 5
  • Councillor Joe Horneck, Ward 6
  • Councillor Dipika Damerla, Ward 7
  • Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
  • Councillor Martin Reid, Ward 9
  • Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
  • Councillor Brad Butt, Ward 11

Staff Present
Geoff Wright, City Manager
Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services
Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning & Building
Chris Rouse, Director, Development & Design
Ryan Au, Manager, Traffic Planning
Emma Calvert, Acting Director, Transportation and Works
Joe Alva, Manager, Development Engineering & Construction
Katie Pfaff, Legal Counsel
Baiqing Luo, Legal Counsel
Sangita Manandhar, Team Leader, Park Assets
Sharon Mittman, Manager, Urban Design
Erinma Chibututu, Urban Designer,
Ashlee Rivett-Boyle, Manager, Development Central
Jaspreet Sidhu, Planner
Sacha Smith, Manager Secretariat and Access & Privacy,
Angie Melo, Legislative Coordinator


Mayor Parrish, Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM

Mayor Parrish, Chair, cited the Land Indigenous Statement

That the agenda of the September 3, 2024 Planning and Development Committee meeting be approved as presented.


Approved (Councillor M. Mahoney) 

That the minutes of the July 29, 2024 Planning and Development Committee meeting be approved, as presented.


Approved (Councillor C. Fonseca)

Sign Variance Application to permit one ground sign with 100% electronic changing copy - 6501 Goreway Drive
Applicant: Esso Commercial Cardlock

Councillor N. Hart  requested that the Sign Variance Application be approved.

  • RECOMMENDATIONPDC-0034-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor N. Hart
    1. That the sign variance application under File SGNBLD 22-2791 VAR (W5), Esso Commercial Cardlock, 6501 Goreway Drive, to permit one ground sign with 100% electronic changing copy be approved.

    2. That all existing static ground signs shall be removed from the property and that the 100% electronic ground sign shall be subject to all applicable regulations for electronic billboard signs in the Sign By-Law. 
    YES (11)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Mayor Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Vice-Chair and Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    ABSENT (1)Councillor D. Damerla
    Carried (11 to 0)

Sign Variance Application to permit one ground sign with 100% electronic changing copy - 2225 Erin Mills Parkway
Applicant: Dunpar Developments Inc.

Councillor M. Mahoney spoke to the sign variance application provisions and requested that the application be approved.

  • RECOMMENDATIONPDC-0035-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Mahoney
    1. That the sign variance application under File SGNBLD 24-778 VAR (W8), Dunpar Developments Inc., 2225 Erin Mills Parkway, to permit one ground sign with 100% electronic changing copy (electronic ground sign) be approved.
    2. That the 100% electronic ground sign shall be subject to the display regulations in the Sign By-Law for a billboard sign with electronic changing copy. 
    YES (10)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Vice-Chair and Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    ABSENT (2)Mayor Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla
    Carried (10 to 0)

Rezoning and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications to permit nine detached residential homes:  six on a public road and three on a common element
condominium (CEC) road 120 Fairview Road West, southwest corner of Fairview Road West and Sir Antonio Drive - Owner: Dahab Homes Inc.
File: OZ 24-6 W7, T-M24003 W7

Saloni Khoja, Land & Building Experts, provided an overview of the applicants proposed rezoning and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications.

Jaspreet Sidhu, Planner, provided an overview of the staff's recommendation report with respect to the applicants proposed rezoning and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications.

The following person spoke:

  1. Aman Jain, Resident, who spoke on behalf of his parents who resident adjacent to the proposed development, sought confirmation whether the proposed development includes a plan to build on his parents property for a "T" road as noted on the applicants presentation, and noted his objection to a cul-de-sac or "T" road being proposed. Mr. Jain explained why a private road is preferred, and expressed concern that a parcel of land on the subject property will be left undeveloped and would be left unmaintained as is the current situation with the lands to be developed. Jain enquired whether there would be additional costs for to his parents should they decide to develop their land in the future, if a CEC road is approved.

Ashlee Rivett-Boyle, Manager, Development Central, confirmed that only 120 Fairview Road forms part of the application and explained the rationale for applicant's submission of a concept plan for the adjacent lands. 

Ryan Au, Manager, Traffic Planning, explained the function of a condominium road versus a public road; and confirmed that public easement does provide for public access

Chris Rouse, Director, Development and Design advised that should Mr. Jains which to develop their lands they would have to make an applicant and there would be application costs; and explained the cost of provided a public road vs condominium road.

Mr. Jain expressed concern that not having a public road puts the matter into the hands of the developer.

Mr. Rouse explained the road access and costs should his parent's land be developed as one plot or subdividing the lot.

  • RECOMMENDATIONPDC-0036-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Mahoney
    1. That the application under File OZ 24-6 W7, Dahab Homes Inc., 120 Fairview Road West to change the zoning to R5Exception (Detached Dwelling – Typical Lots), R16 – Exception (Detached Dwellings On A CEC – Road), and H-R16 – Exception (Detached Dwellings On A CEC – Road) to permit nine detached residential homes: six on a public road and three on a common elements condominium (CEC) road, be approved in conformity with the provisions outlined in the staff report dated August 14, 2024 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building.

       

    2. That Council acknowledges that a draft plan of subdivision application, under File 21T-M 24-3 W7, has been received and is currently under review, and that the Commissioner of Planning and Building, in accordance with the Commissioner’s delegated authority, intends to draft approve the plan of subdivision, subject to the appropriate conditions, at a future date.

       

    3. That the applicant agrees to satisfy all the requirements of the City and any other external agency concerned with the development.

       

    4. That the decision of Council for approval of the rezoning application be considered null and void, and a new development application be required unless a zoning by-law is passed within 36 months of the Council decision.

       

    5. That the "H" holding symbol is to be removed from the H-R16 – Exception (Detached Dwellings on A CEC – Road) zoning applicable to a portion of the subject lands, by further amendment upon confirmation from applicable agencies and City Departments that matters as outlined in the report dated August 14, 2024, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building have been satisfactorily addressed.

    6. That one oral submission be received.
    YES (10)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Vice-Chair and Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    ABSENT (2)Mayor Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla
    Carried (10 to 0)

Community Benefits contribution under Section 37 600 and 620 Lolita Gardens,
northwest quadrant of Dundas Street East and Cawthra Road
Owner: Hanseatic Holdings Limited c/o Park Property Management
File: OZ 19/016 W4

Councillor John Kovac spoke in support of the staff's report and noted that the community benefit provides for a broader range of park and road improvements throughout Ward 4.

  • RECOMMENDATIONPDC-0037-2024
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac

    That the report dated August 14, 2024, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building outlining the recommended reallocation of Section 37 Community Benefits under File OZ 19/016 W4 for 600 and 620 Lolita Gardens, be approved and that an amended development agreement be executed in accordance with the following:

    1. That the sum of $2,232,000 be allocated to park and road improvements in Ward 4;
    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 amended development agreement with Hanseatic Holdings Limited c/o Park Property Management.
    YES (10)Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Vice-Chair and Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, Councillor B. Butt, and Councillor N. Hart
    ABSENT (2)Mayor Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla
    Carried (10 to 0)

Councillor Tedjo spoke regarding the scheduling of evening Planning and Development Committee (PDC) meetings and recognized the statutory requirement for public meetings and requested staff reviewing the possibility to conduct PDC meetings during the day, notwithstanding the requirement to having an evening PDC meeting.

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building, noted that a staff report was prepared approximately 6 years ago and, that scoped out what matters would necessitate evening meeting, and further noted that there were no issues recognized to conduct PDC meetings in the day.  Commissioner Whittemore further noted that it was at that time that Committee meetings had moved to online.  Commissioner Whittemore advised that staff would prepare a report and define what matters could be considered for day and night PDC meetings.

Councillor Dasko expressed concern that changing the PDC meetings to the daytime, would be unfair to residents and would not support a move to daytime PDC meetings.

Councillor Tedjo noted that the intent is not keep residents from participating in the process; however, he would like staff to provide a report back on this matter.

Mayor Parrish, Chair suggested Councillor Tedjo draft a Motion to Council for a wholesome discussion.

6:40 PM (Councillor J. Kovac)