Planning and Development Committee

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, May 30, 2022
Time:	1:30 P.m. - 3:30 P.m.
Location:	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 Pat Mullin, Ward 2 (ex-officio)
• Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5 (ex-officio)
• Councillor Pat Saito, Ward 9 (ex-officio)

Staff Present

• Ani Grigoryan

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

1:30 PM

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

"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.

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil

4.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

4.1

Planning and Development Committee Draft Minutes - May 9, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Approved (Councillor C. Parrish)

4.2

Planning and Development Committee Draft Minutes - May 9, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Councillor G. Carlson noted the following amendments to Item 6.2:

1. Mary Ellen Bench, Dentons Canada LLP spoke on behalf of Bronte College with respect to the implications of the proposed draft official plan amendment. Ms. Bench noted her client would like to remain in this location, is supportive of the Residential High Density designation, and requested that the subject property have far greater height potential than the proposed maximum 12 storey height limit.
2. Larry Lindsay, Resident expressed concerns regarding the built form standards, transitional plane, height, shadowing, flooding and the impact to the existing character of Burdock Place.
3. Glen Broll, GSAI spoke on behalf of Equity Three Holdings Inc. and spoke to the built form standards and the 25 storey height restriction. Mr. Broll advised that his client currently has an application in for 35 storeys and noted concerns for the maximum height restriction, minimum 3 storeys of non-residential uses and whether new protected Major Transit Station Area policies will impact the processing of development applications currently under review.

Approved, as amended (Councillor J. Kovac)

5.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED (AFTERNOON SESSION)

5.1

REMOVAL OF THE “H” HOLDING PROVISION FROM ZONING BY-LAW 0225-2007 REPORT (WARD 3)

Application to remove the "H" holding provision to permit six, three storey townhomes on a common element condominium road.
Address: 3105 Cawthra Road
Applicant: Sky Cawthra Developments Inc. 
File: H-OZ 20/007 W3

No discussion took place regarding this Item.

• RECOMMENDATION PDC-0042-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca

  That the application under File H-OZ 20/007 W3, Sky Cawthra Developments Inc., 3105 Cawthra Road, to remove the "H" holding provision application from the text of By-law 0225-2007 and the "H" symbol from the zoning map, be approved, as outlined in the report dated May 6, 2022 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building and that the Planning and Building Department be authorized to prepare the by-law for Council's passage.

  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)

5.2

REMOVAL OF THE “H” HOLDING PROVISION FROM ZONING BY-LAW 0225-2007 REPORT (WARD 7)

Application to remove the "H" holding provision to permit an 18 storey apartment building having 428 dwelling units and ground floor commercial space.
Address: 3009 Novar Road
Applicant: Mississauga GP II Inc. (Emblem Developments)
File: H-OZ 21/003 W7

No discussion took place regarding this Item.

• RECOMMENDATION PDC-0043-2022
  Moved By Mayor Crombie

  That the application under File H-OZ 21/003 W7, Mississauga II GP Inc. (Emblem Developments), 3009 Novar Road, to remove the "H" holding provision application from the text of By-law 0225-2007 and the "H" symbol from the zoning map, be approved, as outlined in the report dated May 6, 2022 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building and that the Planning and Building Department be authorized to prepare the by-law for Council's passage. 

  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)

5.3

SECTION 37 COMMUNITY BENEFITS REPORT (WARD 4)

Community Benefits contribution under Section 37 to permit one new 25 storey, 270 unit, rental apartment building.
Address: 600 and 620 Lolita Gardens
Applicant: Hanseatic Holdings Limited c/o Park Property Management
File: OZ 19/016 W4

No discussion took place regarding this Item.

• RECOMMENDATION PDC-0044-2022
  Moved By Councillor J. Kovac

  That the report dated May 6, 2022, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building outlining the recommended Section 37 Community Benefits under File OZ 19/016 W4, Hanseatic Holdings Limited c/o Park Property Management, 600 and 620 Lolita Gardens, be approved and that a Section 37 agreement be executed in accordance with the following:

  1. That the sum of $2,232,000.00 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 Hanseatic Holdings Limited c/o Park Property Management, 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 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)

5.4

PUBLIC MEETING INFORMATION REPORT (WARD 3)

Temporary Rezoning application to permit a parking lot for 135 commercial motor vehicles for a period of three years.
Address: 1075 Canadian Place
Applicant: 2415054 Ontario Inc.
File: T-OZ 21-6 W3

Nalliah Thayabharan, Land & Building Experts provided an overview of the Temporary Rezoning application. Committee Members engaged in discussion and enquired about the difference between temporary zoning and the Committee of Adjustment process. Committee Members also enquired about the impact to surrounding lands, floodplains, and enforcement. Councillor C. Fonseca directed staff to work with the adjacent land owners before the recommendation report is brought forward. Marianne Cassin, Manager, Development Central and Chris Rouse, Director, Development & Design responded to questions.

The following person spoke: 

1. Nick Dell, Harper Dell & Associates spoke on behalf of on 1065 and 1055 Canadian Place and expressed concerns with parking, screening, trespassing, noise, dust, runoff, and use compliance.

• RECOMMENDATION PDC-0045-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That the report dated May 6, 2022, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building regarding the application by 2415054 Ontario Inc. to permit a parking lot for 135 commercial motor vehicles for a period of three years, under File T-OZ 21-6 W3, 1075 Canadian Place, be received for information.
  2. That 1 oral submission 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)

5.5

PUBLIC MEETING INFORMATION REPORT (ALL WARDS)

Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable Housing – Draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Framework.
File: CD.06-INC

Catherine Parsons, Planner provided an overview of the Draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Framework. Committee Members engaged in discussion and enquired about parking, section 37, infill, and support from higher levels of government. Ms. Parsons, Chris Rouse, Director, Development and Design and Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building responded to questions.

The following persons spoke:

1. Sean Meagher, Resident expressed concerns about increased rent in existing buildings, short-term affordability periods, affordability targets and the need for more affordable family units. Mr. Meagher spoke to set aside rates, inclusionary zoning research, financial incentives, exceptions, and the need for affordable rentals to be emphasised with more accessible units.
2. Matt Palm, Resident expressed support for the proposed program and noted that these programs do not reduce supply, are well balanced, and do not hinder development. 
3. Mari Leesment, Resident spoke to her experience volunteering in the community with people experiencing homelessness and addiction, and the need for more support and safe spaces. Councillor C. Parrish requested that Ms. Leesment connect with her office to discuss this matter further.
4. Tanya Burkart, Resident, Peel ACORN expressed concerns with the set aside rates, affordability period, and exceptions. Ms. Burkart further spoke to holding developers accountable, the housing crisis and the need for strong inclusionary zoning policies and forever affordability terms.
5. Harold Glick, Resident, Peel ACORN expressed concerns regarding rent increases and spoke to the landlord tenant board, affordability and affordability periods.
6. Nikolina Conteh, Resident, Peel ACORN expressed concerns regarding the low income housing crisis and expressed the need for further support and affordable rental housing.
7. Saad Malik, Resident, Peel ACORN spoke to rent control and expressed concerns regarding the lack of affordable housing, and the rent guideline increase process. 

• RECOMMENDATION PDC-0046-2022
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish
  1. That the report titled “Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable Housing – Draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Framework” 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 7 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)

6.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED (EVENING SESSION) - Nil

7.

ADJOURNMENT

3:39 PM (Councillor S. Dasko)