Planning and Development Committee

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, January 22, 2024

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

• Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
• Councillor Alvin Tedjo, Ward 2, Chair
• Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
• Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
• Councillor Carolyn Parrish, 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
Shari Lichterman, City Manager
Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation & Works
Jodi Robillos, Commissioner, Community Services
Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning & Building
Lia Magi, Legal Counsel Interim Manager, Planning
Chris Rouse, Director, Development & Design
Jason Bevan, Director, City Planning Strategies
Ryan Au, Manager, Traffic Planning
Sangita Manandhar, Team Leader, Park Assets
Sacha Smith, Manager Secretariat and Access & Privacy,
Angie Melo, Legislative Coordinator

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

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

2.

INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT

Councillor Tedjo, Chair recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The following item was added to the agenda:

Item 6.3 Discussion on Co-op Housing

That the agenda of the January 22, 2024 Planning and Development Committee meeting be approved as amended.

Approved (Councillor C. Parrish)

 

4.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Nil

5.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

5.1

Planning and Development Committee Minutes - January 8, 2024

Approved (Councillor M. Mahoney) 

6.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED

6.1

RECOMMENDATION REPORT (ALL WARDS)

A By-law to amend the City’s Building By-law 203-2019, to extend the waiver of building permit application fees for temporary tents associated with seasonal outdoor retail sales and seasonal outdoor patios accessory to a restaurant, convenience restaurant

Councillors Dasko, Fonseca and Butt spoke in support of the amendments to the By-law 0203-2019 with respect to building permit application fees for temporary tents associated with seasonal outdoor retail sales and seasonal outdoor patios accessory to a restaurant, convenience restaurant.

• RECOMMENDATION PDC-0003-2024
  Moved By Councillor S. Dasko

  That the City’s Building By-law 203-2019 respecting construction, demolition and change of use permit, inspections and related matters (The Building By-law) be amended to extend the waiver of building permit fees for temporary tents associated with seasonal outdoor retail sales and seasonal outdoor patios accessory to a restaurant, convenience restaurant or take-out restaurant, as defined in the Zoning By-law 0225-2007, as amended, until December 31, 2025.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Horneck

  Carried (10 to 0)

6.2

RECOMMENDATION REPORT (WARD 3)

Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications to permit a 12 storey condominium apartment building with non-residential uses on the ground floor and three blocks of three storey condominium townhouses
Address: 799, 801, 803 and 805 Dundas Street East
Owner: KJC Properties Inc.
File: OZ/OPA 23-1 W3

Andrea Dear, Planner provided an overview of the recommendation report for Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications.

The following persons spoke:          

1. Jane Simek, Resident sought assurance that the existing barriers at Haines Road and Riley Court would remain so that vehicles could not access Rymal Road and other side streets. Simek expressed concerns that there does not appear to be enough parking spaces allocated for this development.

Jeremy Blair, Manager, Transportation Infrastructure confirmed that Haines Road will remain closed at Riley Court.

Ashlee Rivett-Boyle, Manager, Development Central, responded to the residents concerns regarding parking allocation rates.

2. Athena Tagidou, Resident expressed concerns regarding traffic and stability of the underground infrastructure to ensure no flooding, and sun shadowing impacts.

Ashlee Rivett-Boyle, Manager, Development Central, explained that the storm water impact study was received and staff is supportive of the proposal, and that further detailed analysis would be provided through the site plan approval process.  Ms. Rivett-Boyle confirmed that results of the sun shadow impact study was received, and that staff are satisfied with the standards.

Jeremy Blair, Manager, Transportation Infrastructure, advised that a traffic impact study was submitted to the city; and staff comments were addressed.

Stephanie Matveeva, Glen Schnarr and Associates responded to Councillor Fonseca’s enquiries regarding future extension of Haines Road, grading design, placement of electrical services; appropriate articulations and setbacks, communication with existing commercial tenants and proposed green space.

Andrea Dear, Planner responded to Councillor Fonseca’s enquiries regarding the sun shadow study.

Ashlee Rivett-Boyle, Manager, Development Central, explained the process and timelines with respect to when the application was received, in conjunction to inclusionary zoning.

• RECOMMENDATION PDC-0004-2024
  Moved By Councillor C. Fonseca
  1. That City Council considers the changes to the applications since the public meeting to be minor and, therefore, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, any further notice regarding the proposed amendment is hereby waived.
  2. That City Council amend Mississauga Official Plan to the Residential High Density designation for 799, 801, 803 and 805 Dundas Street East, in accordance with the provisions contained in the staff report dated January 3, 2024 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building.
  3. That City Council amend Zoning By-law 0225-2007 to H-RA3- Exception (Apartments - Exception) for 799, 801, 803 and 805 Dundas Street East, in accordance with the provisions contained in the staff report dated January 3, 2024 from the Commissioner of Planning and Building.
  4. That City Council direct the applicant to satisfy all requirements of the City and any other external agency concerned with the development.
  5. That the "H" holding provision is to be removed from the RA3 - Exception (Apartments - Exception) zoning applicable to the subject lands, by further amendment upon confirmation from applicable agencies and City Departments that matters as outlined in the report dated January 3, 2024, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building have been satisfactorily addressed.
  6. That City Council’s 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.
  7. That two oral submissions be received.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Horneck

  Carried (10 to 0)

6.3

Co-op Housing Discussion

Councillor Parrish spoke with respect to the concept of Co-operative Housing (“Co-op) Housing and provided background of when Co-op housing was funded through the federal government and later through (Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

Staff responded to Councillor Parrish’s enquires with respect to excess City of Mississauga owned lands, wrap-around parking, is there a Co-op Federation/Association and explain the Coop housing concept.

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Development advised that the federal government will be reinstating funding and loans for Co-op housing and that there will be money allocated to existing Co-ops.

Councillor Butt noted that there is a Peel Halton Co-op Housing Association and suggest that staff reach out to them.  Councillor Butt provided the operation and ownership of a Co-op model.

Councillor Butt spoke in support of a Co-op housing initiative.

Committee Members engaged in discussion with respect to directing this matter to the Housing Panel, engaging with the Region of Peel, federal and Provincial government inviting a Co-op Association to come make a presentation on the financing, operation and ownership of a Co-op.

Andrew Whittemore responded to enquires by Committee Members with respect to lack of City owned lands, and the pros and con’s of Co-op housing;

Councillor Parrish directed staff to prepare a report on the pros and cons on a Co-op housing initiative.

Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building advised that he would work with Regional staff and ensure that they present to the Housing Panel.

• RECOMMENDATION PDC-0005-2023
  Moved By Councillor C. Parrish

  That the discussion with respect to Co-op Housing be received for information.

  YES (10)	Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor A. Tedjo, Councillor M. Reid, and Councillor B. Butt
  ABSENT (1)	Councillor J. Horneck

  Carried (10 to 0)

7.

ADJOURNMENT

7:06 PM (Councillor J. Kovac)