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
  • Mayor Bonnie Crombie
  • Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
  • Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
  • Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
  • Councillor Ron Starr, Ward 6 (Vice-Chair)
  • 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)
  • Councillor Pat Mullin, Ward 2 (ex-officio)
Staff Present
  • Ani Grigoryan

6:03 PM

Mayor Bonnie Crombie left the meeting at 9:01 PM.
Councillor Stephen Dasko left the meeting at 9:01 PM.
Councillor Chris Fonseca left the meeting at 9:01 PM.
Councillor John Kovac left the meeting at 9:01 PM.
Councillor Ron Starr left the meeting at 9:01 PM.
Councillor Dipika Damerla left the meeting at 9:01 PM.
Councillor Matt Mahoney left the meeting at 9:01 PM.
Councillor Sue McFadden left the meeting at 9:01 PM.
Councillor George Carlson left the meeting at 9:01 PM.
Councillor Carolyn Parrish left the meeting at 9:01 PM.
Councillor Pat Saito left the meeting at 9:01 PM.
Ani Grigoryan left the meeting at 9:01 PM.
Councillor Pat Mullin left the meeting at 9:01 PM.

"We acknowledge the lands which constitute the present-day City of Mississauga as being part of the Treaty and Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, The Haudenosaunee Confederacy the Huron-Wendat and Wyandotte Nations. We recognize these peoples and their ancestors as peoples who inhabited these lands since time immemorial. The City of Mississauga is home to many global Indigenous Peoples.

As a municipality, the City of Mississauga is actively working towards reconciliation by confronting our past and our present, providing space for Indigenous peoples within their territory, to recognize and uphold their Treaty Rights and to support Indigenous Peoples. We formally recognize the Anishinaabe origins of our name and continue to make Mississauga a safe space for all Indigenous peoples."

Councillor G. Carlson recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

Rezoning application to permit a six storey apartment building.
Address: 5160 and 5170 Ninth Line
Applicant: Branthaven Ninth Line
File: OZ 22-004 W10

Councillor S. McFadden requested that the Recommendation Report be brought directly to a future Council meeting.

  • RECOMMENDATIONPDC-0047-2022
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    That the report dated May 6, 2022, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the application by Branthaven Ninth Line to permit a six storey apartment building, under File OZ 22-004 W10, 5160 and 5170 Ninth Line, be received for information, and notwithstanding planning protocol, that the Recommendation Report be brought directly to a future Council meeting.

    YES (10)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
    ABSENT (2)Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (10 to 0)

Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications to permit six apartment buildings with heights of 6, 8, 10, 12, 12 and 12 storeys containing 1,246 dwelling units with commercial uses at ground level fronting Ninth Line, 24 three storey back to back townhomes and a public park on public and private roads.
Address: 5034, 5054 and 5080 Ninth Line
Applicant: Your Home Developments (Mississauga) Inc.
File: OZ/OPA 21-015 W10 & T-M21004

Wayne Coutinho, Korsiak Planning provided an overview of the Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications. Councillor C. Parrish expressed concerns with the developer leaving the land vacant. Councillor S. McFadden spoke to the discussions with the developer and noted that the community is in support of the application.

  • RECOMMENDATIONPDC-0048-2022
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden

    That the report dated May 6, 2022, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the applications by Your Home Developments (Mississauga) Inc. to permit six apartment buildings with heights of 6, 8, 10, 12, 12, and 12 storeys containing 1,246 dwelling units with commercial uses at ground level fronting Ninth Line, 24 three storey back to back townhomes, additions to the 407 Transitway and a public park on public and private roads, under Files OZ/OPA 21-015 W10 & T-M21004 W10, 5034, 5054, and 5080 Ninth Line, be received for information.

    YES (10)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
    ABSENT (2)Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (10 to 0)

Official Plan Amendment application to replace a planned local road with a pedestrian walkway and municipal easement to facilitate the building of a two-phase mixed use high rise development consisting of five (5) towers.
Address: 325 Burnhamthorpe Road West
Applicant: RGF (Mississauga) Developments Inc.
File: OPA 21-21 W4

Lauren Capilongo, Malone Given and Parsons provided an overview of the Official Plan Amendment application.


The following person spoke:

  1. Adam Dharsee, Resident enquired about the height impact on surrounding areas and the amount of affordable units. 

Councillor J. Kovac spoke to the community consultation and resident feedback. Committee Members engaged in discussion and enquired about the roadway, pedestrian mews and density. Ms. Capilongo, Nixon Chan, LEA Consulting Ltd., and Jonathan Famme, Development Planner responded to questions. 

  • RECOMMENDATIONPDC-0049-2022
    Moved ByCouncillor J. Kovac
    1. That the report dated May 6, 2022, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the application by RGF (Mississauga) Developments Inc. to replace a planned local road with a pedestrian walkway and municipal easement to facilitate the building of a two-phase mixed use high rise development consisting of five (5) towers, under File OPA 21-21 W4, 325 Burnhamthorpe Road West, be received for information.
    2. That 1 oral submission be received.
    YES (10)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
    ABSENT (2)Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (10 to 0)

Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications to permit a 10 storey rental apartment building.
Address: 1303 Lakeshore Road East
Applicant: 1303 Lakeshore Road E Limited
File: OZ/OPA 21-20 W1

Drew MacMartin, High Street Capital Partners and Ritee Haider, IBI Group provided an overview of the Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications. Committee Members engaged in discussion and enquired about the height and the number of 1 bedroom units.  

The following persons spoke:

  1. Deborah Goss, Lakeview Ratepayers Association spoke to the demographics noted in the report, the mixed use, walk-able community, ground floor retail, and community engagement. Ms. Goss expressed concerns with the proposed height.

Councillor S. Dasko spoke to the material used for the podium, visitor parking and expressed concerns regarding the 5 one bedroom units. Councillor S. Dasko further requested that the applicant consult with him further on the proposal. Mr. MacMartin responded to questions.

  • RECOMMENDATIONPDC-0050-2022
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko
    1. That the report dated May 6, 2022, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the applications by 1303 Lakeshore Road E Limited to permit a 10 storey rental apartment building, under File OZ/OPA 21-20 W1, 1303 Lakeshore Road East, be received for information.
    2. That 1 oral submission be received.
    YES (10)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
    ABSENT (2)Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (10 to 0)

Rezoning application to permit five detached dwellings on a common element condominium (CEC) road and the extension of Sunningdale Bend.
Address: 1667 Sunningdale Bend
Applicant: 2272061 Ontario Ltd.
File: OZ 21-19 W2

Patrick Pearson, GSAI provided an overview of the Rezoning application.

The following persons spoke: 

  1. Sue Shanly, Resident, MIRANET spoke to the history of the proposed development and noted concerns with the height of lots 1, 2 and 3. Ms. Shanly further requested that the houses revert back to the originally proposed bungalow lofts and the number of homes be reduced to 4. 
  2. Dave Porter, Resident expressed concerns with the height, the grading drainage plan, environmental impact, and traffic. Mr. Porter further spoke to the rear yard setbacks, the need for consistent roofs, and a 4 lot proposal.

Councillor P. Mullin spoke to the history of the proposed development and directed staff to  report back on how the height issue can be addressed and built into the recommendation. Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building responded to questions.

  • RECOMMENDATIONPDC-0051-2022
    Moved ByCouncillor P. Mullin
    1. That the report dated May 6, 2022, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the application by 2272061 Ontario Ltd. to permit five detached dwellings on a common element condominium (CEC) road and the extension of Sunningdale Bend, under File OZ 21-19 W2, 1667 Sunningdale Bend, be received for information.
    2. That 2 oral submissions be received.
    YES (10)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
    ABSENT (2)Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (10 to 0)

Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications to recognize the existing three storey retirement building (Phase 1) and to permit a four storey seniors apartment building (Phase 2).
Address: 2132 Dundas Street West and 2630 Fifth Line West
Applicant: Devonshire Erin Mills Inc.
File: OZ 17/001 W2

Michael Franzolini, Development Planner provided an overview of the Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications.

  • RECOMMENDATIONPDC-0052-2022
    Moved ByCouncillor P. Mullin
    1. That the applications under File OZ 17/001 W2, Devonshire Erin Mills Inc., 2132 Dundas Street West and 2630 Fifth Line West to amend Mississauga Official Plan to High Density Residential and to change the zoning to RA2-Exception (Apartments – Exception) to recognize the existing three storey retirement building (Phase 1) and to permit a four storey seniors apartment building (Phase 2) be approved in conformity with the provisions outlined in Appendix 2 of the staff report dated May 6, 2022 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building.
    2. That the applicant agree to satisfy all the requirements of the City and any other external agency concerned with the development.
    3. 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 18 months of the Council decision.
    4. That notwithstanding subsection 45.1.3 of the Planning Act, subsequent to Council approval of the development application, the applicant can apply for a minor variance application, provided that the height and FSI shall not increase.
    YES (10)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
    ABSENT (2)Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (10 to 0)

Dundas Corridor Policy Implementation Project – Draft Official Plan Amendment.
File: CD.04-DUN

Bashar Al-Hussaini, Planner provided an overview of the Draft Official Plan Amendment. Councillor C. Fonseca enquired about a future flood mitigation report and Peel Living properties. Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building and Jason Bevan, Director, City Planning Strategies responded to questions.

Councillor P. Mullin departed at 8:13 PM.

The following persons spoke: 

  1. Richard Domes, GWD spoke on behalf of White Elm Investments Ltd and expressed concerns with the height and the land use designation.
  2. Jesse White, Miller Thomson LLP spoke on behalf of Mother Parker's Tea & Coffee spoke to height, land use and noise. Mr. White further noted that the area should remain in this employment area.
  3. Jim Levac, GSAI, spoke on behalf of SmartCentres Inc. and noted concerns with the proposed height, and the definition of "tall" buildings. Mr. Levac requested that the community nodes be reevaluated.
  4. Peter Gross, Gowling WLG LLP spoke on behalf of the Ahmed Group and noted concerns with his client's land being designated in the Dixie Employment Land. Mr. Gross further expressed concerns with the height, consultation with the effected land owners, and non-conformity with the Region of Peel's Official Plan.
  5. John Lohmus, Plan Logic Consulting Inc. spoke on behalf of the Mississauga Muslim Community Centre and requested that no height be established until the floodplain study and his client's application have been considered. Mr. Lohmus also spoke on behalf of the Ahmed Group for their properties located on 2560 and 2564 Confederation Parkway and requested that they be included in the major station area designation.
  6. Baldassare Rabbito, Resident expressed concerns that his property was designated as an employment zone, as he would like to be able to have residential units in his building as well as retail. 
  • RECOMMENDATIONPDC-0053-2022
    Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish
    1. That the report titled “Dundas Corridor Policy Implementation Project – Draft Official Plan Amendment” dated, May 6, 2022, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building and any submissions received at the public meeting held on May 30, 2022, be received for information.
    2. That 6 oral submissions be received.
    YES (9)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (3)Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor P. Saito, and Councillor P. Mullin
    Carried (9 to 0)

9:00 PM (Councillor M. Mahoney)