Planning and Development Committee

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Date:
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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

1.
CALL TO ORDER

 

1:32 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

 

5.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED (AFTERNOON SESSION)

 

5.1
RECOMMENDATION REPORT (ALL WARDS)

This item has attachments. 
1.BL.09-CIT (All Wards) - 0483-2022.pdf
2.1 Appendix 1 Info Report.pdf
3.2 Appendix 2 to Recom Report.Final.pdf
4.3 Appendix 3 Rec Report.pdf
5.4 Appendix 4 Illustration.pdf

Proposed City Initiated Amendments to Zoning By-law 0225-2007.
File: BL.09-CIT (All Wards)

Roberto Vertolli, Planner provided an overview of the proposed City initiated amendments to Zoning By-law 0225-2007. Committee Members engaged in discussion and enquired about the impact to active files, flat roof drainage, and if planning staff review roof building plans. R. Vertolli and Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building responded to questions.

  • RECOMMENDATIONPDC-0072-2022
    Moved ByCouncillor S. Dasko

    That the report dated July 15, 2022, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, recommending amendments to the Zoning By-law, proposing revised definitions and regulations, be approved in accordance with the following:

    1. That notwithstanding that, subsequent to the public meeting, changes have been proposed, Council considers that the changes do not require further notice and, therefore, pursuant to the provisions of subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, any further notice regarding the proposed amendment is hereby waived.
    2. That the proposed amendments to Zoning By-law 0225-2007, as detailed in Appendix 3, be approved, and that an implementing zoning by-law(s) be brought to a future City Council meeting.
    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
    ABSENT (1)Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (11 to 0)

5.2
REALLOCATION OF SECTION 37 COMMUNITY BENEFITS REPORT (WARD 11)

This item has attachments. 
1.Reallocation of Section 37 Contributions (Ward 11) - 0463-2022.pdf
2.Appendix 1(1).pdf
3.Appendix 2.pdf

Community Benefits contribution under Section 37.
Address: 5155 Mississauga Road and 36-46 Main Street
Applicant: City Park (Old Barber) Homes Inc. and Ravines on Main Inc.(previously City Park (Main Street) Inc.)
File: OZ 16/011 W11, H OZ 19/005 W11, OZ 17/020 W11 and H OZ 21/001 W11

No discussion took place regarding this Item.

  • RECOMMENDATIONPDC-0073-2022
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr

    That the report dated July 15, 2022, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building outlining the recommended reallocation of Section 37 Community Benefits under Files OZ 16/011 W11 and H-OZ 19/005 W11, City Park (Old Barber) Homes Inc., 5155 Mississauga Road, and OZ 17/020 W11 and H-OZ 21/001 W11, Ravines on Main Inc. (previously City Park (Main Street) Inc.), 36 - 46 Main Street, be approved and that amended Section 37 agreements be executed in accordance with the following:

    1. That $40,000 of the collected Section 37 Community Benefits contribution from OZ 16/011 W11 and H-OZ 19/005 W11, City Park (Old Barber) Homes Inc., 5155 Mississauga Road, be reallocated to an upgraded boulevard treatment (fence installation and tree planting) along the north side of Melody Drive, east of Mississauga Road, extending the depth of the property at 5235 Mississauga Road;
    2. That $8,000 of the collected Section 37 Community Benefits contribution from OZ 17/020 W11 and H-OZ 21/001 W11, Ravines on Main Inc., 36 – 46 Main Street, be reallocated to planters and Streetsville signage and associated hardware;
    3. 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 Section 37 agreements with City Park (Old Barber) Homes Inc. and Ravines on Main Inc.

     

    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
    ABSENT (1)Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (11 to 0)

5.3
RECOMMENDATION REPORT (ALL WARDS)

This item has attachments. 
1.Inclusionary Zoning Affordability Term - 0469-2022.pdf
2.Appendix 1 - Redlined Approved IZ MOPA.pdf
3.Appendix 2 - Redlined Approved IZ ZBA.pdf

Inclusionary Zoning Affordability Term.
File: CD.06-INC

Councillor C. Parrish thanked the public for their previous deputations and noted support for the 99 year affordability term.

The following persons spoke:

  1. Sean Meagher, Resident, Cooksville Community Hub Working Group spoke to the stakeholder round tables, community engagement, set aside rates, the viability of developments, and noted support for the 99 year affordability term.
  2. Tanya Burkart, Peel ACORN expressed concerns regarding the set aside rates, the sunset clause, and policy exemptions. T. Burkart additionally noted support for the 99 year affordability term.
  3. Sonia Wilson, Peel ACORN spoke to the housing crisis and expressed concerns regarding the set aside rates, and not including purpose built rentals. S. Wilson also noted the need to extend the affordability period, and the need for more subsidies from Peel Living.
  4. Becca Cala, Peel ACORN spoke to the housing crisis and expressed concerns about evictions due to discrimination. B. Cala further expressed the need for secure affordable housing and social support.
  • RECOMMENDATIONPDC-0074-2022
    Moved ByCouncillor D. Damerla
    1. That the Inclusionary Zoning Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment approved by Planning and Development Committee on July 5, 2022 through Recommendation PDC-0071-2022 (Council Resolution 0153-2022), be amended by changing the affordability term for affordable ownership units to 99 years, and by changing the affordability term for affordable rental units to 30 years, including a 5-year phase out of the affordable rental requirements commencing at year 25, as illustrated in Appendix 1 and 2 to the report titled “Inclusionary Zoning Affordability Term,” dated July 15, 2022, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building.
    2. That four (4) oral submissions be received.
    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
    ABSENT (1)Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (11 to 0)

5.4
PUBLIC MEETING RECOMMENDATION REPORT (ALL WARDS)

This item has attachments. 
1.LA.07-CIT - 0482-2022.pdf
2.Appendix 1- Written Letters.pdf
3.Appendix 2- Public Meeting Minutes.pdf
4.Appendix 3- Response to Comments Summary.pdf
5.Appendix 4- Revised Character Area Policies.pdf
6.Appendix 5- Revised Official Plan Schedules-.pdf
7.Appendix 6- Policy Rationale.pdf
8.Appendix 7- Applicable Policy Analysis.pdf

City-Wide Major Transit Station Area Study - Official Plan Amendment. File: LA.07-CIT

Bashar Al-Hussaini, Planner provided an overview of the Official Plan Amendment. Committee Members engaged in discussion and enquired about infrastructure capacity, affordable housing, height limits, and impact to the Lakeshore BRT. Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner, Planning and Building, Luisa Galli, Manager, Planning - Programs, and B. Al-Hussaini responded to questions.

Councillor C. Parrish expressed concerns that numerous objections were received from a wide variety of developers, planners and lawyers indicating more consultation should have been made. Councillor C. Parrish further expressed concerns that transit stations are exactly where we need a concentration of population to get people out of their cars. Councillor C. Parrish also advised that she is not comfortable that Protected Major Transit Station Area (PMTSA) policies are not appeal-able and a process has not been described with details on how individual projects can be reconsidered. 

Councillor C. Parrish and Councillor R. Starr requested that the report be deferred and Councillor D. Damerla requested that the report be considered at this meeting.

The following persons spoke:

  1. Peter Gross, Gowling WLG LLP spoke on behalf of the Ahmed Group and expressed concerns with the Employment Land Designations and the lack of conformity between the Employment Lands in the Region of Peel versus the City. P. Gross further expressed concerns with the height limitations and requested his client's property be removed from the designation. After the fifth person spoke regarding this Item P.Gross returned and spoke on behalf of 590816 Ontario Inc. and noted that his client currently has applications in process. P. Gross further expressed concerns regarding removing intensification corridors, and removing that tall buildings should be within Major Transit Station Areas from the Official Plan.
  2. John Lohmus, Plan Logic Consulting Inc. spoke on behalf of his client The Mississauga Muslim Community Centre and expressed concerns regarding the height limitations, and lack of consultation.
  3. Stephen Sparling, Dundas Land-Owners Association spoke to the written submissions made by Goodmans LLP. S. Sparling expressed concerns regarding land use and height limitations. S. Sparling further advised that the Dundas Land-Owners Association is opposed to the proposed amendments as it relates to the Dundas Corridor and would like to be included on the consultation process.
  4. Glen Broll, GSAI expressed concerns regarding the policies not being appeal-able, and the height limitations. G. Broll requested the report be deferred and enquired about looking into transition clauses for applications currently in process. 
  5. Mary Flynn-Guglietti, McMillan LLP spoke on behalf of SmartCentres Inc. and expressed concerns about height limitations and policies not being appeal-able. M. Flynn-Guglietti spoke to the need for higher densities in Major Transit Station Areas and requested that the report be deferred.

Committee Members engaged in discussed and enquired about timelines, grandfathering applications currently in process, and bench-marking height limitations with other municipalities. Jason Bevan, Director, City Planning Strategies, L. Galli, and B. Al-Hussaini responded to questions.

  • Moved ByCouncillor C. Parrish

    That the amendments to Mississauga Official Plan proposed in Appendices 4 and 5 in the report titled “City-Wide Major Transit Station Area Study – Official Plan Amendment” dated July 15, 2022, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, be deferred.

    YES (5)Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    NO (6)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, and Councillor P. Mullin
    ABSENT (1)Councillor P. Saito
    Defeated (5 to 6)
  • RECOMMENDATIONPDC-0075-2022
    Moved ByCouncillor D. Damerla
    1. That the amendments to Mississauga Official Plan proposed in Appendices 4 and 5 in the report titled “City-Wide Major Transit Station Area Study – Official Plan Amendment” dated July 15, 2022, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, be approved.
    2. That the Official Plan Amendment By-laws to implement the City-Wide Major Transit Station Area Study as proposed in Appendices 4 and 5 in the report titled “City-Wide Major Transit Station Area Study – Official Plan Amendment” dated July 15, 2022, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, be prepared and submitted to the Region of Peel for approval.
    3. That subsequent to the August 8, 2022 public meeting, and prior to approval by the Region of Peel, staff be directed to incorporate any further changes to Appendices 4 and 5 in the report titled “City-Wide Major Transit Station Area Study – Official Plan Amendment” dated July 15, 2022, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building, to reflect the development application(s) approved during this time, and the amendments to Mississauga Official Plan and further notice is not required.
    4. That five (5) oral submissions be received.
    YES (9)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
    NO (2)Councillor C. Parrish, and Councillor R. Starr
    ABSENT (1)Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (9 to 2)

5.5
RECOMMENDATION REPORT (WARDS 1-4 & 6-8)

This item has attachments. 
1.CD.04-DUN - 0479-2022.pdf
2.Appendix 1.pdf

Amendment to the Dundas Corridor Mixed Use Limited Designation.
File: CD.04-DUN 

No discussion took place regarding this Item.

  • RECOMMENDATIONPDC-0076-2022
    Moved ByCouncillor M. Mahoney
    1. That the Dundas Corridor Policy Implementation Project – Official Plan Amendments approved by City Council on July 6, 2022 (Council Resolution 0153-2022 and Recommendation PDC-0070-2022), be amended by adding additional uses to the Mixed Use Limited designation, as shown in Appendix 1 to the report titled “RECOMMENDATION REPORT (WARDS 1-4 & 6-8),” dated July 15, 2022, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building.
    2. That the recommendation of the report titled “Amendment to the Dundas Corridor Mixed Use Limited Designation,” dated July 15, 2022, from the Commissioner of Planning and Building constitutes a minor change to the Official Plan Amendments and that the change does not require any further public notice.
    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac, Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor D. Damerla, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor S. McFadden, Councillor G. Carlson , and Councillor P. Mullin
    ABSENT (1)Councillor P. Saito
    Carried (11 to 0)

6.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED (EVENING SESSION) - Nil

 

7.
ADJOURNMENT

 

4:21 PM (Councillor M. Mahoney)

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