Planning and Development Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, September 18, 2023

Time:

6:00 P.m. - 9:00 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 Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
• Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5, Chair
• 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
Shari Lichterman, City Manager
Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation & Works
Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services
Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning & Building
Lia Magi, Legal Counsel
Chris Rouse, Director, Development & Design
Ryan Au, Manager, Traffic Planning
Emma Calvert, Manager, Development Engineering and Construction
Sangita Manandhar, Team Leader, Park Assets
Ashlee Rivet-Boyle, Manager, Development Central
Hugh Lynch, Manager, Development South
Andrea Dear, Development Planner
Erinma Chibututu, Urban Designer
Amr Merdan, Urban Designer
Paul Stewart, Development Planner
Shaesta Hussen, Development Planner
Sacha Smith, Manager Secretariat and Access & Privacy
Angie Melo, Legislative Coordinator 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

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

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Councillor Parrish, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approved (Councillor M. Mahoney)

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST - Nil

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

Planning and Development Committee Draft Minutes - September 5, 2023

Approved (Councillor B. Butt)

6.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED

6.1

RECOMMENDATION REPORT (WARD 5)

Sign Variance Application to permit one single sided billboard sign with electronic changing copy 
3205 Derry Road East 
Applicant: Pattison Outdoor Advertising 

Councillor Parrish noted that she has had extensive conversation with the applicant and requested Councillor Butt to move a Motion to approve the installation.

• RECOMMENDATION PDC-0056-2023
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt

  That the sign variance application under File SGNBLD 22-3864 VAR (W5), Pattison Outdoor Advertising, 3205 Derry Road East, to permit one single sided (west facing) billboard sign with electronic changing copy (electronic billboard sign) be approved. 

   

  YES (9)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (3)	Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (9 to 0)

6.2

RECOMMENDATION REPORT (WARD 2)

Sign Variance Application to permit one single sided billboard sign with electronic changing copy
1061 Winston Churchill Boulevard
Applicant: Permit World

Councillor Tedjo noted that he has had extensive conversation with the applicant and wishes move the Motion to approve the application

• RECOMMENDATION PDC-0057-2023
  Moved By Councillor A. Tedjo

  That the sign variance application under File SGNBLD 23-6953 VAR (W2), Permit World, 1061 Winston Churchill Boulevard, to permit one single sided (south facing) billboard sign with electronic changing copy (electronic billboard sign) be approved.

   

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor J. Kovac, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

6.3

RECOMMENDATION REPORT (WARD 6)

Sign Variance Application to permit one billboard sign with one electronic changing copy sign face
1615 Dundas Street West 
Applicant: Gilda Collins 

Councillor Horneck spoke to the concerns regarding viewing the sign from Erindale Park and obstructed views.  Councillor Horneck noted that he wished to move approval of the application, noting that the applicant would address the issues raised by staff.

• RECOMMENDATION PDC-0058-2023
  Moved By Councillor J. Horneck

  That the sign variance application under file SGNBLD 23-6512 VAR (W6), Gilda Collins, 1615 Dundas Street West, to permit one billboard sign with one electronic changing copy sign face(electronic billboard sign) be approved.

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor J. Kovac, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

6.4

RECOMMENDATION REPORT (WARD 8)

Sign Variance Application to permit one billboard sign with two electronic changing copy sign faces
3915 Dundas Street West 
Applicant: Chris Roubekas

Councillor Mahoney spoke to concerns regarding distance to the intersection and setbacks and requested the matter be deferred in order for the applicant to work with the property owner to find a more suitable and safer location.

• RECOMMENDATION PDC-0059-2023
  Moved By Councillor M. Mahoney

  That the sign variance application under file SGNBLD 23-6777 VAR (W8), Chris Roubekas, 3915 Dundas Street West, to permit one billboard sign with two electronic changing copy sign faces (electronic billboard sign) be deferred.

  YES (9)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (3)	Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (9 to 0)

6.5

RECOMMENDATION REPORT (WARD 1)

Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications to permit a mixed use development that will include residential, ground floor commercial, a public park and open space.  A total of 3,027 residential units are proposed within seven buildings with maximum heights between 12 and 18 storeys, three buildings with a maximum heights of 29 and 41 storeys and three blocks of townhouses. 
1580 – 1650 Dundas Street East
Owner: 4Q Commercial WP Inc.
Files: OZ/OPA 22-22 W1 and 21T-M 22-4 W1

Pre-Bill 109

Paul Stewart, Planner provided an overview of the Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Draft Plan of Subdivision application.

Councillor Dasko, spoke to the application and raised concerns with respect to proposed heights conforming to the air quality for the area; height of buildings fronting along Dundas Street not conforming to the Dundas Connects Master Plan; visitor and commercial parking; funding and operation of community centre type amenities; building separation and cost responsibility for the extension of Blundell Road.

Councillor Fonseca expressed support for the staff report and spoke to the importance that all applications submitted for development along the Dundas corridor to conform to the Dundas Connects Master Plan, and being mindful of the existing land use compatibility, and awareness of the special policies with respect to the Etobicoke Creek.

• RECOMMENDATION PDC-0060-2023
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  1.That City Council direct Legal Services, appropriate City staff and any necessary consultants to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearing in opposition to the Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Plan of Subdivision applications in their current form, for the lands at 1580-1650 Dundas Street East and for Legal Services to bring a report to Council should there be a potential for settlement.

  2.That City Council authorize the Planning and Building Department to instruct Legal Services on requesting mediation or to otherwise enter into settlement discussions during or before the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing process.

  YES (10)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (2)	Councillor J. Kovac, and Councillor D. Damerla

  Carried (10 to 0)

6.6

RECOMMENDATION REPORT (WARD 11)

Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications to permit a nine storey condominium apartment building containing 444 units and ground floor commercial space
21-51 Queen Street North, east side of Queen Street North, north of Britannia Road West,
Owner: Miss BJL Corp.
File: OZ/OPA 22-9 W11

Pre-Bill 109

Shaesta Hussen, Planner provided an overview of the Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications.

The following persons spoke:

1. David Sajecki, Sajecki Planning, provided a brief overview of the project timelines and staff report summary. Sajecki acknowledged there are some technical issues to be addressed and expressed a desire to continue working with City staff to resolve the issues.
2. Eva Barzydlo, Resident, expressed concerns with the size of the development and the impact to traffic in the area.

      Ryan Au, Manager, Traffic Planning explained the process undertaken for conducting traffic studies as it relates to developments

3. Lynne Garito, Resident, expressed concerns on the impact to the community with respect to the proposed heights, increased number of units; increase of bachelor units and reduced capacity to house families; lack of roadway infrastructure to provide safety to the community; and the air quality from odour emitting from factory in the area.

Councillor Butt spoke to the application and noted that he is committed to listening to the concerns of the community and work with the development community to ensure that any new development is reflective of heritage principles in the Village of Streetsville.  Councillor Butt expressed concerns that the proposed development does not reflect the heritage character of Streetsville, and, that the developer has proposed an increase of bachelor and one bedroom units rather than 2 or 3 bedroom units.   Councillor Butt provided a brief explanation on the status and decision process of the application that is before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).

• RECOMMENDATION PDC-0061-2023
  Moved By Councillor B. Butt
  1. That City Council direct Legal Services, appropriate City staff and any necessary consultants to attend the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearing in opposition to the Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications in their current form, for the lands at 21-51 Queen Street North to permit a 9 storey condominium apartment building containing 444 units with ground floor commercial space, and for Legal Services to bring a report to Council should there be a potential for settlement.
  2. That City Council authorize the Planning and Building Department to instruct Legal Services on requesting mediation or to otherwise enter into settlement discussions during or before the Ontario Land Tribunal hearing process.
  3. That three oral submissions be received.

  YES (9)	Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor J. Horneck, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (3)	Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor S. McFadden

  Carried (9 to 0)

7.

ADJOURNMENT

6:50 PM  (Councillor M. Mahoney)