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Monday, January 16, 2017
7:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers – 4th Floor – City Hall
Members: Regional Councillor E. Moore – Wards 1 and 5 (Chair) Regional Councillor G. Gibson – Wards 1 and 5 (Vice-Chair)
Regional Councillor M. Palleschi – Wards 2 and 6 Regional Councillor M. Medeiros – Wards 3 and 4
Regional Councillor G. Miles – Wards 7 and 8 Regional Councillor J. Sprovieri – Wards 9 and 10
City Councillor D. Whillans – Wards 2 and 6 City Councillor J. Bowman – Wards 3 and 4 City Councillor P. Fortini – Wards 7 and 8
City Councillor G. Dhillon – Wards 9 and 10
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Agenda
Planning & Development Committee Committee of the Council of
The Corporation of the City of Brampton
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1. Approval of Agenda
2. Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
3. Consent The following items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the committee and will be approved at one time. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a committee member requests it, in which case the item will not be consented to and will be considered in the normal sequence of the agenda.
(6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3)
4. Statutory Public Meeting Reports
4.1. Report from C. LaRota, Policy Planner, Planning and Development Services, dated December 6, 2016, re: City of Brampton Municipal Comprehensive Review - Draft City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment - Additional Request for Employment Conversion for 69 Bramalea Road Staff presentation by Claudia LaRota, Policy Planner
4.2. Report from K. Freeman, Development Planner, dated December 7, 2016, re: Application for Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision - PMG Planning Consultants - Chinguacousy Farm Ltd. - Ward 9 (File C02E12.019) Applicant presentation by Robert Walters, PMG Planning Consultants Staff presentation by Kevin Freeman, Development Planner
5. Delegations/Presentations
5.1. Delegation from Adam Kupsta, Brampton resident, re: Boat/Trailer Parking Restrictions
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6. Planning
* 6.1. Report from P. Aldunate, Central Area Planner, Planning and Development Services, dated December 7, 2016, re: Central Area Community Improvement Plan - Development Charges Incentive Program Application - 45 Railroad Street Ltd. - Ward 1 (File P75 CE DCI15-002) Recommendation
* 6.2. Report from N. Cadete, Project Manager, Active Transportation, Transportation Planning, dated December 6, 2016, re: Request to the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Regarding Cycling Infrastructure Funding - All Wards (File IA.c) Recommendation
* 6.3. Report from N. Cadete, Project Manager, Active Transportation, Transportation Planning, dated December 6, 2016, re: Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program – Execution of Transfer Payment Agreement – Etobicoke Creek Inter-Municipal Trail Connection - Ward 3 (File HF.x) Recommendation
7. Minutes
* 7.1. Minutes - Brampton School Safety Council - December 1, 2016 To be approved
8. Other/New Business/Unfinished Business
8.1. Report from N. Rea, Policy Planner, dated December 12, 2016, re: Request for exemption from Interim Control By-law 306-2003 - 2774 Bovaird Drive West - Sant Nirankari Mission (File GD.x / ICB BOV 2016) Note: this matter was referred to this meeting pursuant to Recommendation
P&IS318-2016 as follows: P&IS318-2016 1. That the delegation from Neil Davis, Davis Webb LLP,
to the Planning and Infrastructure Services Committee Meeting of December 5, 2016, re: Sant Nirankari Mission Canada be received;
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2. That the delegation request be referred to staff for review to permit an exemption to Interim Control By-Law 306-2003 for the property at 2774 Bovaird Drive, and staff be requested to report back to Committee at its January 16, 2017, meeting with a recommendation, such that any exemption could be considered by City Council at its January 25, 2017 meeting; and,
3. That the resolution be forwarded to the Region of
Peel, the Region of Halton, the Town of Halton Hills and the Ministry of Transportation for information.
Recommendation
9.
Referred Matters In accordance with the Procedure By-law, the Referred Matters List will be published quarterly on a meeting agenda for Committee’s reference and consideration. A copy of the current Referred Matters List for this Committee is publicly available on the City’s website.
10. Deferred Matters
11. Notice of Motion
12. Correspondence
* 12.1. Correspondence from Carey deGorter, General Manager, Town of Caledon, dated December 1, 2016, re: Staff Report 2016-137 - Greater Toronto Area West Transportation Corridor Environmental Assessment Study - Advisory Panel Review (File BA.x) To be received
* 12.2. Correspondence from Curtiss Law, Legislative Specialist, Region of Peel, dated December 15, 2016, re: Resolution Number 2016-937 - Bolton Residential Expansion Regional Official Plan Amendment Recommendation for Council Adoption - ROPA 30 (File BA.x) To be received
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* 12.3. Correspondence from Carey deGorter, General Manager, Town of Caledon,
dated December 23, 2016, re: Staff Report 2016-158 Regarding Provincial Review of the Ontario Municipal Board: Town Comments (File BA.x) To be received
13. Councillor Question Period
14. Public Question Period 15 Minute Limit (regarding any decision made at this meeting)
15. Closed Session
16. Adjournment Next Meeting: Monday, January 30, 2017, at 1:00 p.m.
Report
Planning & Development Committee The Corporation of the City of Brampton
2017-01-16
Date: 2016-12-06
Subject: Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) - Draft City-Initiated
Official Plan Amendment - Request for Employment Conversion
for 69 Bramalea Road
Contact: Claudia LaRota, Policy Planner, Planning & Development Services,
(905) 874-3844, [email protected] Recommendations:
1. That the report from Claudia LaRota, Policy Planner, Planning & Development Services Department, dated December 6, 2016, to the Planning & Development Services Committee Meeting of January 16, 2017, re: Information Report – City
of Brampton Municipal Comprehensive Review - Draft City-Initiated Official
Plan Amendment, Additional Request for Employment Conversion for 69
Bramalea Rd. be received;
2. THAT Planning & Development Services Department staff be directed to report
back to Planning & Development Services Committee with the results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation, and;
3. THAT a copy of this report and Council resolution be forwarded to the Region of
Peel for information.
Overview:
As part of the Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR), the City received 13 requests to convert approximately 130 ha (320 acres) of employment
lands to non-employment uses.
At the May 30, 2016 Planning & Infrastructure Services Committee meeting, staff presented the final recommendations on the proposed conversion requests. The public meeting for those sites recommended
for employment conversion was held on September 12, 2016.
In September 2016, Council directed staff to add 69 Bramalea Road to the MCR. In December 2016, Council directed staff to schedule a statutory public meeting to present a draft official plan amendment for 69
Bramalea Road and initiate the Planning Act process.
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Although it continues to be staff’s position that the proposed
employment conversion is premature, a City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment is being presented at a Statutory Public Meeting, in
accordance with Planning Committee’s recommendation.
69 Bramalea is proposed to be developed for an apartment building with
retail uses at grade. The property is currently designated “Office” in the City’s Official Plan and “Mixed Use (Office & Retail)” in the Bramalea
South Gateway Secondary Plan. The draft Official Plan Amendment includes a policy requiring a minimum amount of office and retail space be provided in order for the subject site to contribute to the City’s
planning goals concerning employment in the Bramalea & Steeles area. The appropriate amount of office and retail space will be determined
through the next stages of planning.
This Information Report and the associated public meeting facilitate
compliance with the Strategic Plan’s “Good Government” priority, with respect to educating and engaging citizens in an open and accountable
way.
Background:
Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR)
The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) and the Growth Plan establish the requirement for municipalities to provide for an appropriate mix and range of employment to meet the municipality’s long term needs. Municipalities are mandated
to protect employment lands for current and future uses, and ensure there is an adequate supply of land suitable for employment uses.
To enhance the protection of employment areas, the Growth Plan states that municipalities may permit conversion of employment lands to non-employment uses
only through a municipally initiated Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR), where it can be demonstrated that certain criteria has been met.
The City retained Hemson Consulting to undertake the MCR. Hemson’s review included an assessment of the employment lands conversion requests in the context
of the Provincial Growth Plan and Official Plan conversion criteria. Staff presented the final recommendations on the employment land conversion
requests to Planning Committee on May 30, 2016. The public meeting for those sites recommended for conversion was held on September 12, 2016.
At the September 26, 2016, Planning Committee received a delegation from the owners of 69 Bramalea Road, requesting that this site be added to the MCR process.
Staff was directed to evaluate the proposed conversion request, and to report back to Planning Committee. Staff reported back to Planning Committee on December 5th,
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2016 recommending that the conversion not be approved at this time until a comprehensive planning review of the Bramalea GO Mobility Hub area is completed (A copy of the staff report is attached as Appendix A).
Notwithstanding the staff recommendation, Planning Committee directed staff to hold
a statutory public meeting for the proposed employment conversion (see Appendix B for a copy of Recommendation P&IS319-2016).
Although it continues to be staff’s position that the proposed conversion request is premature, in accordance with Planning Committee’s direction, the purpose of this
report is to present the City-initiated Official Plan Amendment for 69 Bramalea for public review and comment. The draft amendment is attached as Appendix C. Current Situation:
Draft Official Plan Amendment Medallion Developments Inc. submitted a request to include the property located at
69 Bramalea Road as part of the Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) and be considered for employment conversion.
The subject site is located on the northeast corner of East Drive and Bramalea Road, and contains a multi-unit building used mainly for retail and office uses. The building
at 69 Bramalea Road is listed as a “Heritage Resource” in Brampton’s Municipal Heritage Register.
The proposal is to redevelop the property as a high-rise apartment building with retail uses at grade. The applicant has indicated that there should be no net loss of jobs
with the proposed employment conversion based on its current use as a retail plaza. The 2015 Brampton Employer Survey indicates that the site has 103 employees (not
considering units that are currently vacant). As the site is designated in the Official Plan as “Office” and is also an “Intensification
Corridor”, it would be expected that any redevelopment of the site would need to contribute to the City’s office job target for this area and not result in a net loss of
jobs. The draft Official Plan Amendment proposes to redesignate the site from “Office” to
“Residential”, with a special policy area that will provide site-specific policies guiding the future development of the site through the next stages of planning approvals,
including a requirement for a minimum amount of office and retail uses. Public Meeting Notification Area
Notice of the Public Meeting was given in accordance with the requirements of the
Brampton Official Plan by prepaid first class mail to all persons assessed in respect of land to which the proposed amendment applies and within 240 metres of the areas to which the proposal applies as shown on the last revised assessment roll, and by
public notification on the Brampton Guardian.
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Corporate Implications:
Financial Implications:
There are no financial implications associated with this report. Strategic Plan:
This Information Report and the associated public meeting facilitate compliance with
the Strategic Plan’s “Good Government” priority, with respect to educating and engaging citizens in an open and accountable way.
NEXT STEPS
Staff will be reporting back to Planning Committee with a final recommendation on all the employment conversion sites already presented to a statutory public meeting
before the end of the first quarter of 2017. However, staff will not forward a recommendation report to Planning Committee on 69 Bramalea Road until the “Proof of Concept” for the Bramalea/Steeles Mobility Hub has progressed to the stage
where it can inform the evaluation of the subject property. Staff expects to be in a position to report back with a final recommendation for 69 Bramalea Road before the
end of June 2017. Conclusion:
In accordance with Planning Committee Recommendation P&IS319-2016, the City-
initiated draft Official Plan Amendment for 69 Bramalea Road is being presented by the City for formal public review and comments.
Respectfully submitted by:
Original approved by:
Original approved by:
David Waters, RPP, MCIP, PLE
Director (Interim), Policy Planning Planning & Development Services
Heather MacDonald, RPP, MCIP
Commissioner (Interim), Planning & Development Services
Attachments:
Appendix A: Staff Recommendation Report, dated October 19, 2016 Appendix B: Minutes of December 5, 2016 Planning Committee Meeting
Appendix C: Draft Official Plan Amendment for 69 Bramalea Rd. Report authored by: Claudia LaRota, Policy Planner, RPP, MCIP
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Appendix A
1
Report Planning & Infrastructure Services Committee
The Corporation of the City of Brampton
Date: 2016-11-09
Subject: Recommendation Report – City of Brampton Municipal
Comprehensive Review (MCR) – Additional Request for Employment Conversion for 69 Bramalea Road
Contact: Claudia LaRota, Policy Planner, Planning & Infrastructure Services, (905) 874-3844, [email protected]
Recommendations: 1. That the report from Claudia LaRota, Policy Planner, Planning & Infrastructure
Services Department, dated November 9, 2016, to the Planning & Infrastructure Services Committee Meeting of December 5, 2016, re: Recommendation Report – City of Brampton Municipal Comprehensive Review - Additional Request for Employment Conversion for 69 Bramalea Road be received;
2. THAT the request for employment conversion for 69 Bramalea Road not be supported at this time; and,
3. THAT a copy of this report and Council resolution be forwarded to the Region of
Peel for information.
Overview:
As part of the Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR), the City received 13 requests to convert approximately 130 ha (320 acres) of employment lands to non-employment uses.
The conversion requests were assessed in the context of the Growth Plan and Official Plan conversion criteria, including potential impacts on the City’s ability to achieve its long term employment forecasts.
At the May 30, 2016 Planning & Infrastructure Services Committee meeting, staff presented the final recommendations on the proposed conversion requests. The public meeting for those sites recommended for employment conversion was held on September 12, 2016.
At the September 26, 2016 Planning & Infrastructure Services Committee meeting, staff received direction to add 69 Bramalea Road to the MCR.
69 Bramalea is proposed to be developed for a high-rise apartment
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Appendix A
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building with retail at grade. The site is currently designated “Office” in the City’s Official Plan and “Mixed Use (Office & Retail)” in the Bramalea South Gateway Secondary Plan.
Although there may be some merit in introducing high density residential uses to this area, the appropriateness of this use should be determined through a comprehensive planning review of the Bramalea GO Mobility Hub. This review is currently underway as part of the Gateway Mobility Hubs and Corridors Study, which will inform the Official Plan Review. It is expected that this Study will be completed by mid-2017.
Should the findings of the Gateway Mobility Hubs and Corridor Study recommend the introduction of residential uses to the mobility hub area, the City will undertake a scoped MCR to implement those recommendations and redesignate the appropriate properties.
Given the status of the City’s Gateway Mobility Hub and Corridors Study, the employment conversion at 69 Bramalea Road is considered premature and is not recommended at this time.
Background: Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) and the Growth Plan establish the requirement for municipalities to provide for an appropriate mix and range of employment to meet the municipality’s long term needs. Municipalities are mandated to protect employment lands for current and future uses, and ensure there is an adequate supply of land suitable for employment uses. To enhance the protection of employment areas, the Growth Plan states that municipalities may permit conversion of employment lands to non-employment uses only through a municipally initiated Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR), where it can be demonstrated that certain criteria has been met. The City retained Hemson Consulting to undertake the MCR. Hemson’s review includes an assessment of the employment lands conversion requests in the context of the Provincial Growth Plan and Official Plan conversion criteria. Staff presented the final recommendations on the employment land conversion requests to Planning Committee on May 30, 2016. The public meeting for those sites recommended for conversion was held on September 12, 2016. At the September 26, 2016, Planning Committee received a delegation, the owners of 69 Bramalea Road, requesting that this site be also included in the MCR process. Staff was directed to evaluate the proposed conversion request, and to report back to Planning Committee. The purpose of this report is to present a review of the proposal in the context of the Growth Plan and Official Plan conversion criteria. Hemson’s assessment of the employment conversion is attached as Appendix C. Brampton Gateway Mobility Hubs and Intensification Corridors Study
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Appendix A
3
As part of the ongoing Official Plan Review, the City is undertaking a “Gateway Mobility Hubs and Intensification Corridors Study” to review the designations and policies of the Bramalea and Mount Pleasant gateway mobility hubs, major transit station areas and intensification corridors included in the City’s Official Plan. This study will only focus on the Bramalea and Mount Pleasant GO Mobility Hubs as other studies are currently being undertaken for the Downtown and Steeles Mobility Hubs. The Gateway Mobility Hubs Study will be coordinated with the Downtown Brampton Mobility Hub Master Plan, the Queen Street Higher Order Transit Feasibility Study, and the Hurontario-Main Street Corridor Secondary Plan. Current Situation: 69 Bramalea Employment Conversion Medallion Developments Inc. submitted a request to include the property located at 69 Bramalea Road as part of the Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) and be considered for employment conversion. The proposal is to develop the property with a high-rise apartment building similar to the apartments also under the ownership of Medallion located directly across the street at 64 and 68 Bramalea Road. The subject site is located on the northeast corner of East Drive and Bramalea Road, within one of the City’s “Office” designations and also within the area of influence of the Bramalea GO Mobility Hub (Tertiary Zone of the mobility hub). Figure 1. Aerial Map
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The City recently completed an “Office Strategy”, which reviewed the characteristics of Brampton’s existing office concentrations, and provided recommendations to attract office employment to the City. The Office Strategy promotes the creation of a larger Office district at Bramalea Road South Gateway, as this area provides long term opportunities to accommodate a range of office employment functions in an evolving mixed-use environment. The strategic directions of the Office Strategy will be coordinated with other on-going Official Plan Review studies, including the Gateway Mobility Hubs and Intensification Corridors study. The draft first phase of the “Brampton Gateway Mobility Hubs and Intensification Corridors” study provides a high level analysis of the Bramalea Gateway Mobility Hub, including existing physical character, planning framework, and market outlook. The next phase of the study will provide strategic directions to guide the development within mobility hubs and corridors, including establishing a vision and role for each of these areas. Although the mobility hub area is predominantly industrial in nature (and unlikely to change in the short-term), the Bramalea South Gateway Secondary Plan area is envisioned as an office and mixed-use centre that will function as an urban gateway into the City from the south, providing redevelopment opportunities for higher order uses in highly visible and accessible locations. Both the Office Strategy and draft Mobility Hub studies state that the Bramalea South Gateway area offers a great opportunity for redevelopment. While most of these lands are already developed, many of the existing uses are older low-density industrial buildings on large serviced lots, and as they become obsolete, they may transition over time to other uses. The redevelopment and adaptive re-use of these properties offer a significant opportunity to accommodate a mix of uses at higher densities. The studies have also identified the need to review the Bramalea South Gateway Secondary Plan in order to establish a comprehensive and updated plan for this area that contains more detailed policies regarding land uses and densities, given that the Mobility Hub designation of the Metrolinx Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) did not exist at the time the secondary plan was approved by the OMB in 2000. In accordance with Section 3.2.5.1.5 of the Official Plan, the City will prepare comprehensive Master Plans for Gateway Mobility Hubs together with a review of the relevant secondary plan to guide land use, the distribution of intensity and urban form, and determine the boundaries and areas of influence of the mobility hubs. The Master Plan has not been started for the Bramalea GO Mobility Hub. Although there may be some merit in introducing high density residential uses to this area, the appropriateness of this use should be determined through a comprehensive high order transit and land use planning review of the Bramalea Mobility Hub, which is a deliverable of the Brampton Gateway Mobility Hubs and Corridor Study that is being undertaken as part of the Official Plan Review. The study will identify the extent to which residential uses should be permitted in this area, and determine the impact of introducing a sensitive land use into an existing employment area.
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Appendix A
5
Given that the City’s Mobility Hubs study has not progressed to the stage where recommendations are available for the Bramalea Gateway Mobility Hub, the proposed conversion at 69 Bramalea Road is considered premature and cannot be supported at this time. Should the Mobility Hubs study recommend that residential uses be introduced into the Bramalea Gateway Mobility Hub employment area, the City will undertake a scoped MCR to implement those recommendations and propose a redesignation of the appropriate sites. Corporate Implications: Financial Implications:
There are no financial implications associated with this report. Strategic Plan: The protection of Brampton’s employment lands for future businesses supports the Smart Growth strategic priority of the City. Providing an appropriate mix and supply of employment lands encourages economic growth to strengthen Brampton’s quality of life and activity rate. Conclusion: The protection of Brampton’s designated employment lands is essential for the long term health and sustainability of the City, including creating a community where local residents can work and also start new businesses. Certain strategic areas of Brampton should continue to be designated employment to protect the economic development opportunities of the City. In addition, introducing a sensitive land use on the edge of an existing employment area may negatively affect the viability of the adjacent industrial uses. Based on the employment criteria of the Growth Plan and the City’s Official Plan, the employment conversion is not supportable at this time. Respectfully submitted by: Original approved by:
Original approved by:
David Waters, RPP, MCIP, PLE Director (Interim), Policy Planning Planning & Development Services
Heather MacDonald, RPP, MCIP Commissioner (Interim), Planning & Development Services
Attachments: Appendix A: Letter from Medallion Developments Inc. dated September 20, 2015 Appendix B: Minutes of September 26, 2016 Planning Committee Meeting Appendix C: Hemson’s Addendum Report Report authored by: Claudia LaRota, Policy Planner, RPP, MCIP
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Appendix C: Draft Official Plan Amendment for 69 Bramalea Road
AMENDMENT NUMBER OP2016-____
TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE
CITY OF BRAMPTON
1.0 Purpose:
The purpose of this amendment is to permit the development of an apartment
building with offices, and retail uses at grade, at the northeast corner of East
Drive and Bramalea Road. This amendment includes policies to ensure a
minimum amount of office and retail space is provided on site in the form of a
mixed-use development, in addition to guiding the next stages of planning for the
subject lands, which proposes to introduce a sensitive land use within a Primary
Intensification Corridor as designated by the Official Plan. A subsequent Official
Plan Amendment will be required to establish secondary plan designations and
implementing development policies.
2.0 Location:
The lands subject to this amendment are located at the northeast corner of East
Drive and Bramalea Road. The property has a frontage of approximately 85
metres (279 feet) on East Drive and of 90 metres (295 feet) on Bramalea Road,
comprises approximately 0.8 hectares (1.9 acres) and is municipally addressed
as 69 Bramalea Road.
3.0 Amendments and Policies Relative Thereto:
3.1 The document known as the Official Plan of the City of Brampton Planning
Area is hereby further amended:
(1) by changing on Schedule ‘1’, CITY CONCEPT thereto, the designation of
“EMPLOYMENT AREAS” to “COMMUNITIES”, as shown on Schedule ‘A’
to this amendment.
(2) by changing on Schedule ‘A’, GENERAL LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
thereto, the designation of “OFFICE” to “RESIDENTIAL” and “SPECIAL
LAND USE POLICY AREA #”, as shown on Schedule ‘B’ to this
amendment.
(3) by amending Subsection 4.14.3 Special Land Use Policy Areas, to add the
following as Subsection 4.14.3.#:
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“4.14.3.# Special Land Use Policy Area #: 69 Bramalea Road”
i.) Lands designated Special Land Use Policy Area # shall be developed as a
mixed-use apartment building that includes retail, office and residential uses.
ii.) To ensure that employment targets are achieved for the subject lands, provisions
will be included in the implementing Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By- law
to require that a minimum gross floor area of 3,400 sq. m of office, and 500 sq.
m. of retail uses are provided in the building.
iii.) The building shall be sited and oriented to provide an appropriate interface with
the adjacent industrial area.
iv.) Prior to the adoption of the implementing zoning by-law, the applicant shall
demonstrate that the proposal meets noise and air quality standards for the
residential portion of the development, in accordance with Section 4.6 of the
Official Plan.
v.) A Heritage Impact Assessment shall be submitted as part of the next stages of
planning approvals.
vi.) Recreational and related amenities shall be provided on-site to meet the
requirements of future resident. These requirements shall be determined through
the next stages of planning approvals.
Approved as to Content:
David Waters, MCIP, RPP, PLE
Director (Interim), Policy Planning
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PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
SCHEDULE A TO OFFICIAL PLANAMENDMENT OP2006#__________
Date: 2016-09-19
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INTENSIFICATION CORRIDOR
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LANDS TO BE REDESIGNATED FROM "EMPLOYMENT AREAS"TO "COMMUNITIES"
EXTRACT FROM SCHEDULE 1 (CITY CONCEPT) OF THE DOCUMENTKNOW AS THE 2006 CITY OF BRAMPTON OFFICIAL PLAN
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PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
SCHEDULE B TO OFFICIAL PLANAMENDMENT OP2006#__________
Date: 2016-09-19
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N-W BRAMPTON URBANDEVELOPMENT AREA
SPECIAL LAND USE POLICYAREA
SPECIAL STUDY AREA
SUBJECT PROPERTY
CORRIDOR PROTECTION AREA
PARKWAY BELT WEST
PROVINCIAL HIGHWAYS
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DEFERRAL
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See Section 4.14.1
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LANDS TO BE REDESIGNATED FROM "OFFICE"TO "RESIDENTIAL" & "SPECIAL LAND USE POLICY AREA: 69 BRAMALEA RD"
EXTRACT FROM SCHEDULE A (GENERAL LAND USE DESIGNATIONS) OFTHE DOCUMENT KNOWN AS THE 2006 CITY OF BRAMPTON OFFICIAL PLAN
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Report
Planning & Development Services Committee
The Corporation of the City of Brampton 2017-01-16
Date:
File:
December 7, 2016
C02E12.019 & 21T-16012B Subject:
INFORMATION REPORT
Application for Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision (To create 15 single-detached lots on a public road) PMG PLANNING CONSULTANTS - CHINGUACOUSY FARM LIMITED
South-west corner of Demaris Drive and Great Lakes Drive
Ward: 9
Contact: Kevin Freeman, Development Planner, Planning and Development Services, 905-874-2051, and Michelle Gervais, Manager, Planning and Development Services,
905-874-2073 Recommendations:
1. THAT the report from Kevin Freeman, Development Planner, Planning and
Development Services, dated December 7, 2016 to the Planning and Development Services Committee Meeting of January 16, 2017, re: INFORMATION REPORT, Application for Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision,
PMG PLANNING CONSULTANTS - CHINGUACOUSY FARM LIMITED, Ward: 9, File: C02E12.019 be received; and,
2. THAT Planning and Development Services Department staff be directed to
report back to the Planning and Development Services Committee with the
results of the Public Meeting and a staff recommendation, subsequent to the completion of the circulation of the application and a comprehensive
evaluation of the proposal.
Overview:
This application proposes to subdivide 0.8 hectares of land (1.97 acres)
to create 15 lots for single-detached dwellings on a new public cul-de-sac road.
The property is designated “Residential” in the Official Plan, “Low
Density Residential” in the Sandringham-Wellington Secondary Plan (Area 28), and is zoned “Institutional One – Section 1411 (I1-1411)” and “Institutional One – Section 1412 (I1-1412)”, which permits either
institutional uses or single-detached dwellings. An amendment to the Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law is not required.
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This property was intended to be used for either a place of worship or residential uses. In accordance with the executed Subdivision
Agreement, residential uses are only permitted on the property following a three (3) year reserve period for a place of worship. The three (3) year reserve period expired on September 12, 2016.
This Information Report and the associated public meeting facilitate
compliance with the Strategic Plan’s “Good Government” priority, with respect to educating and engaging citizens in an open and accountable way.
Background:
The property was subject to a previous Application to Amend the Zoning By-law and a Proposed Plan of Subdivision (Files: C03E12.004 and 21T-95028B) and was
registered as Block 124 on Registered Plan 43M-1866. The intended land use for Block 124 is either a place of worship or single detached dwellings. The Subdivision
Agreement that is registered on title for this property includes a condition restricting the development of residential uses on Block 124 for three (3) years from the date of registration of the last phase of the plan. The final phase of the plan was registered
on September 12, 2013, therefore, as of September 12, 2016 the property has been eligible for the development of residential uses. Current Situation:
Proposal (Refer to Appendix 1):
Details of the proposal are as follows: To subdivide 0.8 hectares of land (1.97 acres) to create 15 lots for single-
detached dwellings;
The proposed single-detached lots have frontages ranging from 9.0 metres (29.5 feet) to 18.8 metres (61.6 feet), lot depths from 25 metres (82.0 feet) to 37.17 metres (121.9 feet) and lot areas from 270 square metres (2,906.2 square feet) to
661.2 square metres (7,117.1 square feet); and
To create a new public cul-de-sac road. Property Description and Surrounding Land Use (Refer to Appendix 2):
The property is currently vacant and has the following characteristics:
Is located at the south-west corner of Demaris Drive and Great Lakes Drive;
Has a site area of 0.8 hectares (1.97 acres); and,
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Has an approximate frontage of 95 metres (311.6 feet) along Demaris Drive and 70 metres (229.6 feet) along Great Lakes Drive.
The surrounding land uses are described as follows:
North: Demaris Drive, beyond are single-detached dwellings and lands zoned “Floodplain” under the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) jurisdiction.
South: St. Isaac Jogues Elementary School, beyond are single detached
dwellings and Trinity Common Mall. East: Great Lakes Drive, beyond is Jamiat ul Ansar Muslim Mosque of
Brampton and lands zoned Floodplain under the TRCA jurisdiction.
West: Single-detached dwellings, beyond is Highway 410. Technical Considerations
Comments from staff and external commenting agencies are required in order to
complete a comprehensive analysis for this application. All comments received will be considered in the future Recommendation Report to the Planning & Development Services Committee.
Further details on this application can be found in the Information Summary
contained in Appendix 7. The future Recommendation Report will contain an evaluation of the various technical aspects, including matters addressed in the site specific studies submitted by the applicant.
Public Meeting Notification Area:
Notice of the Public Meeting was given by prepaid first class mail to all persons assessed in respect of land to which the proposal applies and within 240 metres of
the area to which the proposal applies as shown on the last revised assessment roll, and by public notification in the Brampton Guardian. Corporate Implications:
Financial Implications:
There are no financial implications identified at this time. Any implications that arise through the continued processing of this application will be discussed within the future Recommendation Report.
Other Implications:
Other technical planning and development implications associated with this application will be undertaken and discussed within the Recommendation Report.
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Strategic Plan:
This Information Report and the associated public meeting facilitate compliance with
the Strategic Plan’s “Good Government” priority, with respect to educating and engaging citizens in an open and accountable way. This application will be reviewed
to ensure that the development proposal meets or exceeds the direction and goals of the City’s Strategic Plan, and will be discussed in the future Recommendation Report. Conclusion:
Appropriate information and background studies have been received in order to hold a statutory public meeting in compliance with the requirements of the Planning Act.
A future Recommendation Report will detail a complete technical analysis and
assess the planning merits of this proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision.
Respectfully submitted:
Report authored by: Kevin Freeman, Development Planner
Appendices:
Appendix 1 - Draft Plan of Subdivision Appendix 2 - Location Map
Appendix 3 - Official Plan Designations Appendix 4 - Secondary Plan Area Designations Appendix 5 - Zoning Designations
Appendix 6 - Aerial & Existing Land Use Appendix 7 - Information Summary
Original approved by: Original approved by:______________
Michelle Gervais, MCIP, RPP Manager, Development Services
Allan Parsons, MCIP, RPP Interim Director, Development Services
Original approved by:
Heather MacDonald, MCIP, RPP Interim Commissioner, Planning and Development Services
Department
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APPENDIX 7 Information Summary
Official Plan: The property is designated “Residential” in the Official Plan. The “Residential” designation allows a broad range of housing, including single detached residential dwellings. An amendment to the Official Plan is not required. Secondary Plan: The property is designated “Low Density Residential” in the Sandringham-Wellington Secondary Plan Area 28. This designation permits both single detached and semi-detached dwellings. An amendment to the Secondary Plan is not required. Zoning By-law: The property is zoned “Institutional One (I1-1411)” on the north-west portion of the site and the remainder of the site is zoned “Institutional One (I1-1412)” by By-law 270, 2004, as amended. The zoning for this site allows either institutional or residential uses. The development of residential uses on the portion of the site that is zoned “I1-1411” is subject to the requirements and restrictions of the “Residential Single Detached E – 9 – Section 1404 (R1E – 9 – 1404)” zone. The development of residential uses on the portion of the site that is zoned “I1-1412” is subject to the requirements and restrictions of the “Residential Single Detached F – 11.3 – Section 1406 (R1F – 11.3 – 1406)” zone. The lot widths and lot depths shown on the proposed draft plan of subdivision are consistent with the minimum lot width and lot depth requirements outlined in the “R1E – 9 – 1404” zone and the “R1F – 11.3 – 1406” zone. Based on the proposed draft plan of subdivision, an amendment to the Zoning By-law is not required. Growth Management A full review and analysis of Growth Management issues for this proposal will be provided in the future Recommendation Report to the Planning & Development Services Committee. Sustainability Score and Summary The proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision has achieved a Sustainability Score of 34 points, which achieves Brampton’s Bronze threshold performance.
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Documents Submitted in Support of the Application � Planning Justification Report � Functional Servicing Report � Scoring Matrix and Sustainability Summary � Urban Design Brief � Noise Assessment � Draft Plan of Subdivision � Public Consultation Strategy
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City to apply and extend City of Mississauga by-law DZBR1 (0308-2011) - Section 4.1.11.1.1 to allow
temporary parking of boats + trailers of combined length of 10M (excluding trailer tongue), for up to 60
days in a calendar year for the purposes of transit and/or seasonal maintenance / cleaning.
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Current driveway parking restrictions as they pertain to boats / trailers. Adjacent municipalities have
temporary exemption provisions in their respective bylaws permitting temporary parking of large
vehicles / trailers / boats.
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Adam Kupsta
January 3, 2017 City Clerk's Office City of Brampton 2 Wellington Street West Brampton ON L6Y 4R2 Earlier in 2016, after many years of hard work and savings we decided to purchase a boat, to enjoy as a family and bring our young children ( 6 and 8 ) together more often given long hours working parents spend at work these days. In all honesty, contacting the City wasn’t on my list when making the family purchase, however it was brought to my attention by Brampton by-law enforcement that parking (even temporary) of a boat on the driveway is not permitted in the City. Although I do understand the current law, in general I feel the enforcement of by-laws is largely inconsistent and usually as a result of a citizen complaint, resulting in unfair, inconsistent and subjective enforcement. My specific use case is temporary in-nature. My watercraft is stored at a marina in Mississauga, however is also fully trailerable. I wanted to temporarily park my boat on my driveway for the purposes of transit when towing it to other lakes/destinations on weekends and/or for periodic seasonal maintenance / cleaning as all supplies, tools, etc are within easy access at home. Since being made aware of driveway by-laws, I’ve done extensive research and concluded that the current by-law is unfair and overly restrictive given that: • It’s private property; • Taxes (ever so increasing) are being paid; • Other municipalities in the region permit such activity or have temporary exceptions; • Other, non-boat, large items are permitted (e.g. construction disposal bins or temporary storage containers such as Pods). The city has exemption provisions for existing by-laws in place, such as over-night parking on city streets when driveways are being re-surfaced. I propose a temporary consideration of driveway parking exemptions that can leverage existing registries (city street overnight exceptions) to help with enforcement and tracking. Such consideration can benefit residents, such as myself, who would like to temporarily park my boat on a trailer for the purposes of seasonal maintenance (e.g. oil changes, winterizing, general minor repairs, cleaning, etc.) and overnight transit point for weekend trips. Other residents may have a need to temporarily park large vehicles such as moving trucks overnight, or temporary construction equipment when landscaping / renovating. A temporary consideration/exemption of 60 days in a calendar year would be reasonable permitting temporary parking of vehicles/trailers of 10M in length (excluding trailer tongue) and 3M in height as this generally encompasses most recreational, boats, and residential construction equipment. My proposal is more general than the City of Mississauga by-law which specifically permitting temporary parking of recreational vehicles and watercraft. In speaking with city staff and my Councilor it was advised to seek delegation and request amendment of current driveway parking by-laws.
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In summary, I’m seeking the following amendment to current driveway parking by-law:
Permit temporary parking exception of large vehicles / trailers including boats and boats on trailers as follows:
o Large vehicle / trailer / boat may be temporarily parked for no more than 60 days in any calendar year.
o Every parking exception is recorded / tracked with by-law enforcement and/or city registry. o Temporary exception shall be given to vehicles and trailers of no more than 10M in length
(excluding trailer tongue) and not exceeding 3M in height are permitted so long properly line clearance dimensions are maintained.
I’m attaching the City of Mississauga residential by-law (0308-2011) for your review and reference: http://www6.mississauga.ca/onlinemaps/planbldg/ZoneBylaw/DZBR1/Part%204%20-%20General%20Provisions.pdf Section (4.1.11.2): Notwithstanding Sentence 4.1.11.1.1, a maximum of one (1) trailer exclusive of tongue, with or without one (1) boat inclusive of attached motor, personal watercraft or snowmobile, or one (1) recreational vehicle, less than or equal to 7.0 m in length, and less than 3.0 m in combined height, may be parked on a driveway in a Residential Zone, on a temporary basis for a period of not more than 72 hours in any one (1) calendar month. (0308-2011) Section (4.1.11.1.1 - in reference to above): One (1) trailer, with or without one (1) boat, or up to two (2) personal watercraft or snowmobiles, or one (1) recreational vehicle, is permitted on a driveway subject to the following: (1) the maximum combined length of a trailer, exclusive of tongue, with or without a boat, inclusive of attached motor, personal watercraft or snowmobile, or a recreational vehicle shall be 5.2 m; (2) the maximum combined height of a trailer, with or without a boat, inclusive of attached motor, personal watercraft or snowmobile, or a recreational vehicle shall be 2.0 m; (3) the parking space used for a trailer, with or without a boat, personal watercraft or snowmobile, or a recreational vehicle shall be in addition to the required number of parking spaces for the applicable Residential Zone; (4) the minimum setback of a trailer, with or without a boat, personal watercraft or snowmobile, or a recreational vehicle to a lot line shall be 0.6 m. An amendment such as the above would promote progression and accommodation while enforcing and adding clarity to existing by-laws and property standards. I’m available to meet with yourself and / or staff delegates to discuss interactively. Sincerely, Adam Kupsta
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Report
Planning & Infrastructure Services Committee
The Corporation of the City of Brampton 2017-01-16
Date:
File:
2016-12-07
P75 CE DCI15-002
Subject: RECOMMENDATION REPORT
Central Area Community Improvement Plan - Development Charges Incentive Program Application - 45 Railroad Street Ltd.
45 Railroad Street Ward: 1
Contact: Paul Aldunate, Expeditor, Economic Development and Culture (905
874-2435) [email protected] Bernie Steiger, Manager, Planning and Building Division (905-874-2097) [email protected]
Recommendations:
1. THAT the report from Paul Aldunate, Expeditor, Economic Development and
Culture, dated December 7, 2016, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of January 16, 2017 re: RECOMMENDATION REPORT, Central Area Community Improvement Plan - Development Charges Incentive Program Application - 45 Railroad Street Ltd. Ward: 1 (P75 CE DCI15-002), be
received; and
2. THAT a scoring of 96.5% be approved for the development proposed at 45
Railroad Street (SP09-010.001), which equates to a City Development Charges incentive of $4.4 million.
3. THAT the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to sign the
Development Charges Incentive Program agreement with content satisfactory to the Commissioner of Corporate Services, and the Commissioner of Planning and Development and in a form approved by the City Solicitor and that staff be
authorized to take the necessary steps to implement the terms of the agreement.
4. THAT the Region of Peel be requested to develop a Regional CIP to support City
objectives for the Central Area, including new private sector mixed-use development and major office uses.
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Overview:
The purpose of this report is to address an application by 45 Railroad
Street Ltd. to the Development Charges Incentive Program (DCIP), in association with a high-rise mixed-use development (SP09-010.001).
The DCIP is an incentive program offered under the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to attract private development projects within the
downtown and Central Area by removing a significant component of the cost to develop.
Under the program developers are eligible for a grant to cover the costs of up to 100% of the City’s portion of development charges, contingent upon
how the project scored against the City’s criteria.
Planning and Development Services staff has evaluated the proposal
against the established criteria and have determined it to be an eligible project.
The project has an appropriate urban form that supports the GO/VIA
Station and Brampton Transit Terminal. The proposed adaptive reuse of the Copeland-Chatterson/Dominion Skate Building exemplifies how intensification, heritage conservation, and sustainability objectives can
create a unique and desirable development.
Staff is recommending approval of the application and a score of 96.5%, which equates to a City DC incentive of approximately $4.4 million.
This report recommends that direction be received from Council to request that the Region of Peel create a Regional Community Improvement Plan
(CIP) to support City objectives for the Central Area.
Approving this application is consistent with the “Smart Growth” priority in the Strategic Plan and the goal of building complete communities to accommodate growth for people and jobs.
Background:
The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) established a toolbox of programs designed to support specific planning objectives by aligning financial incentives with the identified
planning goals. The CIP is intended to support private sector development by removing significant costs to development. Developers have frequently cited development
charges as being a significant factor contributing to the difficulty of developing in the Central Area relative to greenfield sites where the returns on investment are potentially higher.
To assist developers, the City activated the Development Charges Incentive Program
(DCIP) under the umbrella of the CIP. Developers are eligible for a grant equal to 50% of the City’s portion of Development Charges if the application meets the minimum eligible criteria, which include being located within the boundaries of the Central Area
CIP and the DCIP. Projects can earn up to an additional 50% reduction in the City’s development charge if they meet additional performance criteria (see Appendix 4). The
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amount of support the application receives is determined by how well the developer scores against the criteria.
The developer of 45 Railroad Street has received approval of an application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit the development a high-rise mixed-use development with
one 27-storey and one 25-storey building encompassing 381 apartment dwellings and 991 m2 (10,667 ft2) of commercial uses. The site is located southwest of the GO/Via Train Station and Brampton Transit Terminal at the southwest corner of Railroad Street
and Mill Street (See Appendix 3). The development proposal is at an advanced stage of site plan approval (SP09-010.001) and the applicant will be submitting a building permit
application with the intent of initiating construction in the spring of 2017. Council enacted the Zoning By-law on November 9, 2016. The developer filed an
application under the DCIP on November 30, 2015. This report provides staff’s recommendations.
Current Situation:
According to the Implementation Guidelines for the DCIP the application is eligible
based on its location within the boundaries of the DCIP and ‘Central Area Mixed Use’ designation. The applicant is providing a high-rise mixed-use development that is consistent with the type of urban form envisioned for lands within proximity to the
GO/VIA Station and Brampton Transit Terminal. The proposed adaptive reuse of the Copeland-Chatterson/Dominion Skate Building exemplifies how intensification, heritage
conservation, and sustainability objectives can create a unique and desirable place. The project will also incorporate the adaptive reuse of an important heritage feature, which is the Dominion Skate Building.
When reviewed against the DCIP criteria, this application receives a score of 96.5%,
which equates to a grant of approximately $ 4.4 million towards the City development charges. The scoring matrix and detailed analysis are attached as Appendix 4.
Projects approved for a Development Charge Incentive (DCI) have 6 months from the date of site plan approval to secure a building permit. If a building permit has not been
secured within this time frame, the DCI approval will be considered null and void and the applicant will have to reapply for the DCI. Region of Peel Community Improvement Plan
There currently is no Regional Community Improvement Plan (CIP) that exists to support development initiatives in the City’s central area. A regional CIP could focus on
areas of the Region’s responsibility and also be a key contributor to achieve the regional and municipal goals of intensification, better use of public investment and infrastructure,
economic success, sustainability and public health. This report recommends that the Region be requested to establish a CIP with provisions to support the City’s planning objectives for the Central Area, including the transformation of the City's main
intensification corridor, including the Urban Growth Centre and Central Area.
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Corporate Implications:
Financial Implications:
The following table provides a breakdown of the City’s Development Charges that are applicable to the proposed development by phase and unit size. Table 1: Development Charge Estimate
Commercial Area
No. of Res Units
DC Res Category
Development Charge
Total
Phase 1 66 >750 sqm $ 15,802.17 $ 1,042,943.22
138 <=750sqm $ 9,890.22 $ 1,364,850.36
991 sqm $ 100.37 $ 99,466.67
$ 2,507,260.25
Phase 2 46 >750sqm $ 15,802.17 $ 726,899.82
134 <=750sqm $ 9,890.22 $ 1,325,289.48
$ 2,052,189.30
Total Phase
1 & 2
$ 4,559,449.55
DC Incentive Score
96.5%
Total
DC Incentive $ 4,399,868.82
The DCIP has an approved annual limit of $1.56 million that can be funded from the tax
base over a 25 year term. The City is required to make annual contribution to DC Reserves for the incentive provided. The current annual expense pertaining to projects approved in the past amounts to $640,000. Upon approval of this project, this amount
will be increased by $176,000 and will be funded from General Government accounts.
Economic Development Implications:
The project will increase Brampton’s high-rise residential and commercial assessment base. Based on 2015 City of Brampton Tax Rates the estimated municipal tax revenue
from this development is $510,000 per year. The estimated amount of time for Municipal tax revenues to equal the DC exemption is just over 8.6 years.
In summary, an increased population base creates additional economic activity for Brampton as a whole and a share for the Downtown and Central Area. In addition to
providing more potential users of municipal and regional transit, more residents will support current and new businesses in the downtown. The estimated population
increase also brings the overall population base very close to what is generally considered to be needed to support specialty-type food stores and specialty department store type merchandisers.
The developer estimates that over a period of 3-5 years this development will contribute
to approximately 400-500 jobs by the time occupancy is reached, which includes bricklayers, plumbers and electricians, as well as architects, planners and lawyers.
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In summary, as development occurs in the Central Area, it will continue to improve upon
its existing position as an important trade area for the whole of the City
Other Implications:
There are no other implications associated with this application.
Strategic Plan:
This report is consistent with the “Smart Growth” priority in the Strategic Plan and the goal of building complete communities to accommodate growth for people and jobs. Conclusion:
The Development Charges Incentive Program is a key component of the Central Area Community Improvement Program that supports development projects in the Central
Area. The 45 Railroad Street development proposal is consistent with the City’s vision to promote transit-supportive land uses by offering higher density residential and mix uses
within walking distance from the GO/VIA Station and Brampton Transit Terminal. Staff recommends approval of the application with a score of 96.5%.
Respectfully Submitted:
Original approved by Original approved by
Bernie Steiger, RPP MCIP
Manager, Development Services
Allan Parson, RPP MCIP
Interim Director, Development Services
Original approved by
Heather MacDonald, RPP MCIP
Interim Commissioner, Planning and Development Services Report authored by: Paul Aldunate, Expeditor
Attachments:
Appendix 1: Proposed Site Plan & Landscape Plan Appendix 2: Coloured Renderings
Appendix 3: Location Map Appendix 4: Scoring Matrix and Analysis
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Scoring Matrix:
Criteria Factor Yes or
No
Rating Scoring
PRE REQUISITES The project meets the eligibility
criteria
Y 50%
1. LOCATION - Is the project max. 150m from
major intermodal transit node
(i.e. GO station) OR
- Is the project max. 150m from
major nodes
Y
+Up 10%
OR
+Up to 5%
10%
2. PREFERRED TYPE
OF DEVELOPMENT
- Is the project mixed-use (e.g.
residential + retail; office + retail;
hotel + retail)?
- Are active uses provided at
grade?
- Is greater than 50% of the
property frontage on a major
street, active retail/commercial
uses
- Is the residential component
condominium?
Y
Y
Y
Y
+10%
+5%
+2.5%
+2.5%
10%
4%
2.5%
2.5%
3. HIGH QUALITY
PHYSICAL
ENVIRONMENT*
- Does the project respond
creatively to design policies and
CA Vision – does the massing and
articulation of the project
complement in an exceptional
manner with the existing or
desired character of the area?
AND
- Does the project exhibit a very
Y
Y
+Up to 5%
+Up to 5%
5%
5%
APPENDIX 4:
SCORING MATRIX AND ANALYSIS
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high order of architectural quality
through urban design and the
use of high quality materials?
4. COMMUNITY
BENEFIT
- Does the project preserve or
restore a heritage building or
resources
OR-
Does the project incorporate
public realm improvements, e.g.
Public art contribution, public
space/high quality streetscape
contribution
Y
Y
+Up to 5%
OR
+Up to 5%
5%
5. SUSTAINABILITY - Does the project incorporate
sustainable development
features (e.g. LEED-certified,
green roofs, energy-saving
elements, site development
standards (bioswales, permeable
paving, sustainable stormwater
management)?
N +Up to 5%
2.5%
TOTAL 96.5%
Analysis:
The application meets the minimum eligible criteria of the Development Charges Incentive Program as set out in the Implementation Guidelines. The property is located within the boundaries of the Community Improvement Plan and the Development Charges Incentive Program (See Appendix 3). The lands are designated “Central Area Mixed Use – Commercial”. As such, the applicant qualifies for a grant equal to 50% of the City’s portion of Development Charges. Projects can earn up to an additional 50% Development Charge Incentive if they meet additional performance criteria. Below is an analysis of how each of the additional performance criteria has been met:
1. Location (projects at intermodal transit and major transit nodes will score higher)
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The subject application is located directly across the street from the GO/VIA Train and Brampton Transit Terminal, which has been identified as the City’s Anchor Mobility Hub, providing easy access to inter and intra-regional destinations.
2. Preferred type of development (mixed use developments with active uses at grade and condominium developments score higher)
The applicant is proposing to build a high-rise mixed-use development that creatively responds to the conditions of the site by adaptively reusing a designated heritage resource (Copeland-Chatterson/Dominion Skate Building). Within the heritage building a day care use is proposed.
The applicant is also proposing podium-style townhomes/apartments along the south side of the property, which will animate the street along the future extension of Denison Avenue and add to the mix of housing proposed. See Appendix 2 for reference.
3. High quality physical environment (projects responding creatively, compatible with the existing and desired character, of high quality design, articulation and detailing, with quality materials will score higher).
The proposal successfully demonstrates a high quality of design and use of materials. The proposed above-ground parking will be hidden by the heritage building along Mill Street and Railroad Street. Podium style townhomes/apartments are proposed along the future extension of Denison Avenue property line that will hide the parking and provide a comfortable transition to the low rise residential located further south. See Appendix 2 for reference.
The towers will be set back from the street to help maintain the prominence of the historic facade and the current character of the street as created by the two and three storeys of the heritage building. The modern design of the towers provides a contrast to the historical building and helps define the historic component. The heritage building remains prominent along Mill Street and Railroad Street.
The point towers have predominantly glass facades and will be characterized by the use of continuous glazed balconies at the ends and curvilinear white lines reminiscent of skate blade patterns created on ice. The east and west facing facades have a rhythmic pattern created by the arrangement of windows and panel elements. Protruding balconies are also used as a design technique to create a pattern and add interest to the elevations. The two
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towers are 20 metres apart and are staggered to allow for adequate light, solar exposure, views and privacy for people in each building.
4. Community benefit (projects preserving and restoring heritage or with public art or streetscape improvement contributions will score higher).
The applicant is preserving an important heritage resource in a manner that maintains its prominence in the community. The urban design elements of this proposal such as architecture, massing, scale, materials, lighting, landscaping and heritage preservation all work together to create a sense of place.
An interpretive heritage wall and heritage plaque will be provided at the north east corner of the development along Railroad Street within the urban square, which will also contain seating, public art and bike racks. See Appendix 1 for reference.
5. Sustainable Development (projects with sustainable development features and LEED certified will score higher)
According to the Sustainability Score and Summary submitted as part of the development application process the development met the minimum targets of the program. The project includes planting/vegetation at the ground level and on the surface of the 3 storey podium, which will include an irrigation system that captures and reuses stormwater.
The proposal is located across the street from the GO Train Station and Brampton Transit Terminal which will support public transit.
Although the proposal will include some sustainable development features it
will not be LEED certified.
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Report
Planning & Development Committee The Corporation of the City of Brampton
2017-01-16
Date: 2016-12-06
Subject: Request to the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate
Change Regarding Cycling Infrastructure Funding – All Wards
(IA.c)
Contact: Nelson Cadete, Project Manager, Active Transportation, Planning
and Development Services (905) 874-2552, [email protected]
Recommendations:
1. THAT the report from Nelson Cadete, Project Manager, Active Transportation,
Transportation Planning, dated December 6, 2016, to the Planning &
Development Committee Meeting of January 16, 2017, re: Request to the
Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Regarding Cycling
Infrastructure Funding - All Wards (IA.c) be received;
2. THAT Council endorse the attached motion tabled by the Brampton Cycling
Advisory Committee, seeking Council’s support for urging the Provincial
Government to leverage the provincial cap and trade programs to provide $220
million for cycling infrastructure over the next four years;
3. THAT Council endorse the attached staff comments posted to the Environmental
Registry on November 30, 2016, in response to a discussion paper developed by
the Ministry of Transportation Ontario respecting cycling infrastructure funding
and initiatives outlined in the Climate Change Action Plan;
4. THAT a letter be sent by the Mayor on behalf of Council, to the Minister of
Environment and Climate Change, indicating support for the province to leverage
cap and trade programs for cycling infrastructure; and,
5. THAT this report be circulated for information to the Region of Peel, City of
Mississauga, and Town of Caledon.
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Overview:
Share the Road Cycling Coalition (provincial advocacy group)
encourages Ontario bicycle advisory committees to submit letters to the
province, and to seek endorsement from their respective mayors and
councils in support of increased funding for cycling infrastructure.
At its meeting of August 18, 2016, the Brampton Cycling Advisory
Committee (BCAC) carried a motion in support of urging the Ontario
Government to leverage the provincial cap and trade programs to
provide $200 million for cycling infrastructure.
At the subsequent Planning and Infrastructure Services Committee
meeting, Committee referred the BCAC recommendation to staff to
report back to a future committee meeting on its implications.
An investment in cycling by the province would provide a funding source
for future City infrastructure and/or improvements to barriers/constraints
within the network which exist at freeway crossings.
In June 2016, the province launched Ontario’s Five-Year Climate Change
Action Plan (CCAP) which identifies $150 to $225 million invested in
support of walking and cycling.
City staff has responded to a Ministry of Transportation request for
comments on a discussion paper regarding the cycling infrastructure
funding and initiatives outlined in the CCAP.
BCAC and City staff support the attached motion urging the province to
leverage its cap and trade program to provide $220 million for cycling
infrastructure across Ontario, and recommend that the Mayor write a
letter of support, on behalf of Brampton City Council, to the Minister of
the Environment and Climate Change.
Background:
At its meeting of August 18, 2016, The Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee
(BCAC) carried the attached motion (Appendix 1) urging the Provincial Government
to leverage provincial cap and trade programs to provide $200 million for cycling
infrastructure across Ontario over the next 4 years. The BCAC motion further
requested that a letter of support be sent from Mayor Linda Jeffrey to the Minister of
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Environment and Climate Change, and that other municipalities across Ontario
through the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be encouraged to join with
Brampton in calling on the province to act.
At its meeting of September 12, 2016, Planning and Infrastructure Services
Committee referred the BCAC recommendation (CYC065-2016) to staff to report
back to a future Planning and Infrastructure Services Committee Meeting on the
implications of the recommendation.
Current Situation:
Share the Road Cycling Coalition is a provincial cycling advocacy organization
working to build a bicycle-friendly Ontario. It was founded by now-Minister of
Tourism, Culture and Sport, the Hon. Eleanor McMahon. Share the Road partners
with governments, businesses, road safety organizations, and other non-profits to:
Enhance access for bicyclists on roads and trails
Improve safety for all bicyclists
Educate citizens on the value and importance of safe bicycling for healthy
lifestyles and healthy communities
For eight years, Share the Road has hosted the Ontario Bike Summit which provides
a forum for decision-makers, practitioners, and advocates to share and learn best
practices in bicycle planning and programming from around Ontario.
At the April 2016 Ontario Bike Summit, Share the Road and Cycle Toronto called on
the province to leverage its cap and trade program to invest $200 million in cycling
infrastructure over four years. Summit delegates were encouraged to submit their
own letters to The Honourable Glen Murray, Minister of Environment and Climate
Change in support of this request. Following this call to action, BCAC carried motions
(Appendices 2 and 3) to send a letter to the Minister of Environment and Climate
Change in support of Share the Road’s request.
In June 2016, the province launched Ontario’s Five-Year Climate Change Action
Plan (CCAP) which identifies $150 to $225 million invested in the following action
areas in support of walking and cycling:
Improve commuter cycling network - Accelerate and enhance
implementation of Ontario’s Cycling Strategy (#CycleON) and Action Plan, and
promote cycling.
A better cycling network - Commuter cycling networks will be established,
targeting routes with high-commuting volume (e.g. between residential
communities, major transit stations and employment areas).
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Safe cycling - More cycling facilities in urban areas, including grade-
separated routes and cycling signals.
Convenient cycling - More bike parking at transit stations and provincially
owned, publicly accessible facilities.
Commuter cycling - Revised provincial standards to require commuter
cycling infrastructure be considered for all road and highway construction
projects, and major transit corridors where it is safe and feasible.
The Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) developed a discussion paper as the
basis of their consultation regarding the cycling infrastructure funding and initiatives
outlined in the CCAP. This proposal was posted on the Environmental Registry for a
30-day public review and comment period starting October 31, 2016.
The paper highlights key challenges to increased cycling in Ontario. As part of
implementing the province’s CCAP commitments, MTO proposes the following:
Local Cycling Infrastructure* – Ontario would help municipalities build
cycling infrastructure that improves safety in urban areas. It would support
commuter cycling between communities, major transit stations, employment
areas and other destinations.
Provincial Cycling Infrastructure* – Ontario would fund initiatives to address
barriers (e.g. highways and bridges) that impact local cycling networks.
Ontario would make direct investments in provincial highways in urban areas
to help increase cycling. Bicycle Parking – Ontario would support construction of bike racks, bike
shelters, bike lockers and bike enclosures at government-owned, publicly
accessible facilities, and transit stations. Could include private facilities (e.g.
workplaces and condominiums), where cycling for commuting and other
frequent trips is reasonable.
* Painted bike lanes, paved shoulders, cycling lanes separated by a curb, off-road multi-use
paths and associated infrastructure (e.g., cycling signals, signs) are eligible.
City staff reviewed the discussion paper and posted comments to the registry. The
attached letter (Appendix 4) provides a summary of staff’s review and comments.
To ensure that the full $225 million investment is realized and that this funding is
rolled out expeditiously, Share the Road is again asking for support from its municipal
partners. Specifically, Share the Road has encouraged Ontario bicycle advisory
committees to seek letters of support be sent from their respective Mayors to the
Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
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Active Transportation Master Plan
The City’s Active Transportation Master Plan is under development, with the intent to
build a connected cycling and pedestrian network across Brampton (connecting to
neighbouring municipalities) to enable safer, more convenient travel by non-
motorized modes, and to encourage cycling for both recreational and utilitarian
purposes. A funding source from the province specific to cycling infrastructure is
timely, and could be very valuable in the delivery of the City’s cycling network.
The City’s recent Transportation Master Plan Update identifies provincially-operated
freeways as existing barriers that restrict the development of the cycling network. An
investment from the province into its own infrastructure could also ensure bicycles
and pedestrians are incorporated into freeway bridge reconstruction projects.
Corporate Implications:
Financial: There are no direct financial implications resulting from the report recommendations.
Economic Development: With careful planning and strategic investments, cycling can help address many
transportation challenges that cities face today.
Healthier lifestyles
o Fewer missed/sick days by employees, improving company productivity
o Lower health insurance costs for employers over the long term
Fewer vehicles on Brampton roads
o Less traffic congestion; more efficient goods and people movement
o Positive environment impact of cleaner air
Alignment to existing initiatives such as LEED building certification and “Bike
and Ride” transit
Infusion of consumer spending at cycling-related retailers in Brampton
Business attraction potential
o A culture of cycling/healthier lifestyle is attractive to millennials, and a
young workforce is attractive to business, especially those in innovation
and ICT industries, one of Brampton’s target sectors.
Cycling offers personal mobility and has positive health, environmental, financial, and
social benefits, which cities such as Vancouver, Amsterdam and Copenhagen have demonstrated through their extensive active transportation strategies.
Other: A key objective of the City’s Active Transportation Master Plan is to identify barriers and constraints within the proposed network, providing recommendations to address
challenges. As significant barriers/constraints, freeway crossings will be studied with recommended improvements included in the implementation strategy.
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Strategic Plan:
This report achieves the “Move & Connect” Priority of the Strategic Plan by
supporting the “active transportation and cycling strategy” initiative of the plan.
Conclusion:
The BCAC and City staff support the attached motion (Appendix 1) urging the province to leverage its cap and trade program to provide $200 million for cycling infrastructure across Ontario over the next four years. The BCAC and City staff
support the recommendation for the Mayor to write a letter of support, on behalf of Brampton City Council, to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
Staff also recommends that Council endorse the comments posted to the Environmental Register respecting the MTO discussion paper outlining the cycling
infrastructure funding and initiatives outlined in the Climate Change Action Plan.
Approved by: Approved by:
Nelson Cadete
Project Manager,
Active Transportation
Transportation Planning
Heather MacDonald, MCIP, RPP
Interim Commissioner,
Planning and Development Services
Attachments:
Appendix 1: Motion from Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee – Provincial Cycling Infrastructure Investment
Appendix 2: Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee Resolutions CYC033-2016 and CYC053-2016
Appendix 3: Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee Letter to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Appendix 4: Staff Comments on MTO Discussion Paper (CCAP Cycling
Infrastructure Funding)
Report authored by: Nelson Cadete
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Appendix 1: Motion from Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee – Provincial Cycling Infrastructure Investment
Whereas the Provincial Government implemented the Ontario Climate Change Strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050, and build a prosperous low-carbon economy;
Whereas increasing cycling can play an important role in meeting our climate change goals;
Whereas Ontario’s daily cycling mode share is currently 1%;
Whereas an Ontario wide poll shows that 4.5% of Ontario residents ride a bike at least monthly and that 54% of Ontario residents want to cycle more than they currently do;
Whereas of the 54% polled, 67% would be encouraged to cycle more if there were more and better cycling infrastructure available (Share the Road, 2014);
Whereas the Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee (BCAC) recognizes cycling as a way of addressing climate change;
Whereas the BCAC have implemented a successful Community Ride Program which has increased cycling awareness in the City of Brampton;
Whereas the City of Brampton has an Environmental Master Plan, Pathways Master Plan, and a Transportation Master Plan of which the BCAC feels cycling needs to be a major component;
Whereas there is a strong interest among municipalities in building and investing in cycling infrastructure, as demonstrated during the first funding round of the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program, which received 150 applications from municipalities;
Whereas Brampton is addressing gaps in cycling infrastructure, and that closing these gaps will increase the safety of our residents and encourage more cycling as a means of transportation;
Whereas an investment in cycling infrastructure will complement the investments in public transit being made at both the provincial and federal levels;
Whereas an investment in cycling infrastructure will improve and enhance the multi-use trail system;
Whereas cycling plays an important role in promoting public transit, helping Ontarians make the journey to and from the nearest transit stations more convenient and accessible;
Whereas an investment in cycling would support and promote cycling for all trips under 5k including walking and cycling routes to schools;
Whereas a funding commitment will help to achieve the goals set out in Ontario Climate Change Strategy and also contribute to meeting objectives in the Province’s CycleOn Strategy and Action Plan 1.0;
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Whereas these funds would be in addition to and not impact any other funding provided by the Province for infrastructrure;
Therefore be it resolved that Council moves to:
1. Urge the Provincial Government to recommend that the provincial cap and trade
programs be leveraged to provide $200 million for cycling infrastructure across Ontario
over the next 4 years;
2. Urge Mayor Jeffrey to write a letter of support to the minister of the Environment and
Climate Change;
3. Encourage other municipalities across Ontario through the Association of Municipalities
of Ontario, to join with Brampton in calling on the Province to act.
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Appendix 2: Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee Resolutions CYC033-2016
and CYC053-2016
Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee Meeting May 19, 2016
CYC033-2016 1. That Kevin Montgomery and Anthony Simone, Co-Chairs, be
requested to write a letter on behalf of the Cycling Advisory
Committee expressing support of the Share the Road Cycling
Coalition’s request that $200 million from the Provincial Cap
and Trade Program be leveraged for cycling infrastructure
across Ontario over the next four years; and,
2. That the letter be provided to Committee at a future meeting for
approval.
Carried
Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee Meeting July 21, 2016
CYC053-2016 1. That the letter, appended to the agenda in Item 7.7, to the
Minister of the Environment and Climate Change regarding
funding for cycling infrastructure be endorsed by the Cycling
Advisory Committee and sent to the Minister.
Carried
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Report
Planning & Development Committee The Corporation of the City of Brampton
2017-01-16
Date: 2016-12-06
Subject: Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program – Execution
of Transfer Payment Agreement - Ward 3 (HF.x)
Contact: Nelson Cadete, Project Manager, Active Transportation. Planning
and Development Services Recommendations:
1. THAT the report from Nelson Cadete, Project Manager, Active Transportation,
Transportation Planning, dated December 6, 2016, to the Planning &
Development Committee Meeting of January 16, 2017, re: Ontario Municipal
Cycling Infrastructure Program – Execution of Transfer Payment
Agreement – Ward 3 (HF.x) be received;
2. THAT the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a transfer payment
agreement and any related documents, with the Ministry of Transportation
Ontario, to receive funding in the amount of $325,000 for the City’s approved
application under the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program
towards the total project cost of $1 million for the Etobicoke Creek Inter-
municipal Trail Connection with content satisfactory to the Commissioner,
Planning and Development Services and in a form satisfactory to the City
Solicitor; and,
3. THAT the City's capital budget be amended to include an increase to Capital
Project #106000-002 Valleyland Development Program in the amount of
$325,000 with funding received from the Government of Ontario through the
Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program.
Overview:
As part of the provincial cycling strategy - #CycleON Action Plan 1.0 - the
Ministry of Transportation launched a $10 million Ontario Municipal
Cycling Infrastructure Program (OMCIP), to help municipalities build new
cycling infrastructure and improve existing cycling infrastructure.
Municipalities were eligible to apply for funding up to 50% of the total
eligible costs of a cycling infrastructure project to a maximum amount of
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$325,000.
The City of Brampton’s application for the Etobicoke Creek Inter-
Municipal Trail Connection (Kennedy Valley Trail Restoration Project)
was approved for funding at the program’s upset limit of $325,000.
As a condition of receiving the OMCIP grant, the City is required to enter
into a transfer payment agreement (TPA) with the Ministry of
Transportation.
The TPA is to ensure that the funds provided are spent in compliance
with the program requirements.
The TPA must be accompanied by a copy of a by-law and associated council resolution authorizing the TPA, which names the municipal
signing officers, the amount of the municipality’s share of the funding, and its commitment to that funding.
Background:
In 2013 the Province of Ontario released the #CycleON strategy which is aimed at
supporting Ontarians to adopt healthier and active lifestyles, the tourism industry, and
the achievement of environmental and economic objectives. #CycleON looks ahead
20 years and outlines what needs to be done to promote cycling across the province
as a viable mode of transportation.
#CycleON is being implemented through a series of multi-year action plans. Action
Plan 1.0 was announced in 2014 and includes 28 actions to be implemented by 12
Ontario ministries.
As part of #CycleON Action Plan 1.0, in July 2015, the Ministry of Transportation
(MTO) launched the $10 million Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program, to
help municipalities build new cycling infrastructure and improve existing cycling
infrastructure. Municipalities were eligible to apply for funding for up to 50% of the
total eligible costs of a cycling infrastructure project to a maximum amount of
$325,000.
150 expressions of interest from across the province were received by the Ministry of
Transportation, who then “short-listed” 51 proposals and requested submission of full
applications to demonstrate alignment with the following program objectives:
developing better cycling networks;
promoting safety;
encouraging innovation;
supporting partnerships;
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collecting data; and,
enabling cycling to be better recognized as a viable transportation mode.
Of these 51 applications, 37 projects were approved for funding, including the City of
Brampton’s application for the Etobicoke Creek Inter-Municipal Trail Connection
(Kennedy Valley Trail Restoration Project).
Current Situation:
The Etobicoke Creek Recreational Trail currently extends approximately 34.5
kilometers from Mississauga to Caledon, of which approximately 14 km are in
Brampton. The Etobicoke Creek Inter-Municipal Trail Connection project will deliver a
critical missing link between Brampton and Mississauga, under Highway 410 and 407
ETR. The attached Appendix 1, provides an illustration of the proposed connection.
In partnership with the Toronto Regional Conservation Authority, the scope of the
project includes the construction of a multi-use trail (approximately 1.9 km in length)
along the west branch of Etobicoke Creek, and restoration of adjacent valley lands
that have been damaged by illegal all-terrain and off-road vehicle activity.
Complementing this connection project is ongoing work to integrate the Etobicoke
Creek Recreational Trail with Brampton's culturally significant and historic downtown,
as part of the Downtown Etobicoke Creek Revitalization. Brampton has also
partnered with Caledon to close the trail gap at Brampton's northern border. Together
with the trail connection at the Brampton/Mississauga boundary, this work will
support the Provincial #CycleON Strategy by connecting the Waterfront
Regeneration Trust's Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail to the GTHA Greenbelt Route.
As a condition of receiving the OMCIP grant for the Etobicoke Creek Inter-Municipal
Trail Connection, the City is required to enter into a transfer payment agreement with
the Ministry of Transportation. The transfer payment agreement is intended to ensure
that the funds provided are spent in compliance with the program requirements. The
signed agreement must also be accompanied by a copy of a by-law and associated
council resolution, authorizing the transfer payment agreement, which names the
municipal signing officers and includes the amount of the municipality’s share of the
funding and its commitment to that funding.
Corporate Implications:
Financial Implications:
The City’s portion of the Kennedy Valley Restoration Project is fully funded by two
Pathways Implementation Capital Accounts (#085940-052 and #106000-002). The
City’s grant application under the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program
has been approved for 50% of the total project cost, to a maximum $325,000. Capital
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funding received from the Province will offset increases in construction costs from the
time when the original project budgets were approved (2008 and 2010). Staff
recommends that the project capital budget (#106000-002 Pathways Implementation
Program) be amended to include an increase in the amount of $325,000 with the
funding received from the Province through the Ontario Municipal Cycling
Infrastructure Program.
Other Implications:
Transportation Planning staff will work with other departments to facilitate the
following additional requirements needed to execute the payment transfer:
An insurance certificate that demonstrates that the City’s insurance meets or
exceeds requirements;
The necessary information to facilitate an electronic funds transfer.
Written confirmation that the City has entered into a legally binding agreement
with:
all land-owners needed for the project;
all parties that are providing funding; and,
all the project partners that have agreed to maintain the project.
Strategic Plan:
This report achieves the “Move & Connect” Priority of the Strategic Plan by
supporting the “active transportation and cycling strategy” initiative of the plan.
Conclusion:
The City of Brampton’s application for the Etobicoke Creek Inter-Municipal Trail
Connection (Kennedy Valley Trail Restoration Project) was approved for funding
available through the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program at its upset
limit of $325,000. As a condition of receiving the OMCIP grant, the City is required to
enter into a transfer payment agreement (TPA) with the Ministry of Transportation.
Staff request that Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign an agreement and
any related documents, with the Ministry of Transportation for the Province of
Ontario, on behalf of the City of Brampton, to receive provincial funding for the City’s
approved application.
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Approved by: Approved by:
Nelson Cadete Project Manager, Active Transportation
Transportation Planning
Heather MacDonald, MCIP, RPP Interim Commissioner,
Planning and Development Services
Attachments:
Appendix 1: Figure 1, Project Map - Etobicoke Creek Inter-Municipal Trail
Connection
Report authored by: Nelson Cadete
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Thursday, December 1, 2016
Council Committee Room 4th Floor – Brampton City Hall
Members: Patrick Doran (Chair)
Vishal Arora (Vice-Chair) Trustee Carrie Andrews, Peel District School Board Trustee Shawn Xaviour, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
(Designate for Trustee Darryl D’Souza) Daminder Ghumman Charles Gonsalves Rakesh Joshi Max Kazman Michael Lobraico Stephane Mukendi Councillor Pat Fortini – Wards 7 and 8
Members Absent: Trustee Darryl D’Souza, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
(regrets) Karla Bailey (See Item 19.2) Mike Moffat
Staff, Agency and Organizational Representatives:
Anna Gentile, Central Planning and Operations Officer, Student Transportation of Peel Region
Marcy Macina, East Planning and Operations Officer, Student Transportation of Peel
Thomas Tsung, Manager, Maintenance Services, Peel District School Board
Dave Marcotte, Maintenance Services, Peel District School Board Sgt. Fortunato Manvati, Regional Divisional Traffic Unit,
Peel Regional Police Craig Kummer, Manager, Traffic Services Mike Mulick, Acting Manager, Enforcement and By-law Services
Tracy Guerreiro, Coordinator, Brampton Transit Shane Beirnes, Supervisor, Street Lighting, Traffic Services
Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, Traffic Services Margaret Laramore, Team Lead, Crossing Guards, Traffic Services
Chandra Urquhart, Legislative Coordinator, City Clerk’s Office
Minutes
Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Committee of the Council of
The Corporation of the City of Brampton
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The meeting was called to order at 9:36 a.m., and adjourned at 10:56 p.m.
1. Approval of Agenda SC081-2016 That the agenda for the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council
Meeting of December 1, 2016, be approved, as amended, as follows:
To add Items:
9.6 Correspondence from Karen Sterritt, Student Transportation of Peel Region, re: Traffic congestion on School Property, Harold Brathwaite Secondary School, 415 Great Lakes Drive – Ward 9
19.2 Verbal advisory from Patrick Doran, Chair, re: Resignation of
Karla Bailey from Brampton School Traffic Safety Council.
Carried 2. Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act 3. Previous Minutes 3.1. Minutes - Brampton School Traffic Safety Council – October 6, 2016
The recommendations were approved by Council on November 9, 2016 and provided for Committee’s information
3.2. Note to File - November 3, 2016
The Note to File was provided for Committee’s information. 4. Delegations/Presentations 4.1. Presentation by Shane Beirnes, Supervisor, Street Lighting, Traffic Services, re:
Responsibilities of Street Lighting Division
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Shane Beirnes, Supervisor, Street Lighting, Traffic Services, provided an overview of the responsibilities of the Street Lighting Division:
Traffic Street Lighting Duties o Respond to service requests o Review requirements for new developments o Manage street lights for both City and Region of Peel o Conduct inspections – LED lights retrofit and replacement
Streets Lights are Required o Provide safety and security for residents, pedestrians and cyclists
by increasing visibility o Help motorists identify obstacles and reduce vehicular accidents
Photometric Requirements o Ensure lighting levels meet the Recommended Practice in
accordance with roadway classification
In response to questions from Committee, staff advised the following: - High efficiency lighting and LED lights are used in new subdivisions;
coach, acorn and high pressure sodium lights are used in other areas - Capital retrofit program is conducted every year to determine when
aging light poles need to be replaced - Placement and maintenance of trees are the responsibility of Parks,
Forestry Division; however, the design for new subdivisions has been re-examined with consideration for maintenance next to light poles
The following motion was considered:
SC082-2016 That the presentation by Shane Beirnes, Supervisor, Traffic
Operations, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 1, 2016, re: Responsibilities of Street Lighting Division, be received.
Carried 5. Program - Peel Safe and Active Routes to School Committee (PSARTS) 6. Below, for reference, is a list of schools participating in the School Travel Planning
Program.
Father C.W. Sullivan Catholic School - 62 Seaborn Road - Ward 1
Conestoga Public School - 300 Conestoga Drive - Ward 2
Beryl Ford Public School - 45 Ironshield Drive - Ward 10
Castlemore Public School - 9916 The Gore Road - Ward 10
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Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, advised that staff is working with the schools’ public health nurses to promote the program. Three more schools have expressed interest in the program.
7. Program - Bicycle Parking Pilot Project
Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, advised that City staff is awaiting the final results of the bicycle project from staff of the Region of Peel. Another initiative to supply bike racks to schools is underway.
8. Program - Peel Regional Police - Safety Committee 9. Correspondence 9.1. Correspondence from Kirandeep Kaur Ghag, Brampton resident, re: Request
to Review Parking Issues at the Intersection of Fernforest Drive and Sandalwood Parkway – Fernforest Public School, 275 Fernforest Drive – Ward 9
Committee was reminded that a site inspection was conducted in November 2011 for this school. Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, provided an overview of the subject request and suggested that a site inspection be undertaken.
The following motion was considered:
SC083-2016 1. That the correspondence from Kirandeep Kaur Ghag,
Brampton resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of December 1, 2016, re: Request to Review Parking Issues at the Intersection of Fernforest Drive and Sandalwood Parkway – Fernforest Public School, 275 Fernforest Drive – Ward 9, be received; and,
2. That a site inspection be undertaken.
Carried 9.2. Correspondence from Alex De Campos, Brampton resident, re: Request for a
Crossing Guard and Review of Parking Issues – St. Rita Catholic School, 30 Summer Valley Drive – Ward 2
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Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, advised that a site inspection was conducted in March 2014 for this school and at that time, parking restrictions were recommended to address safety concerns. She noted that a child was injured recently while crossing the road. Committee reviewed the site inspection request, considered the comments and suggested that a site inspection be undertaken. The following motion was considered:
SC084-2016 1. That the correspondence from Alex De Campos, Brampton
resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of December 1, 2016, re: Request for a Crossing Guard and Review of Parking Issues – St. Rita Catholic School, 30 Summer Valley Drive – Ward 2, be received; and,
2. That a site inspection be undertaken. Carried 9.3. Correspondence from Allison Martin, Brampton resident, re: Request for a
Crossing Guard and Review of Pedestrian Safety at the Intersection of Balmoral Drive and Edenborough Drive – Bramalea Secondary School, 510 Balmoral Drive, and Earnscliffe Public School, 50 Earnscliffe Circle – Ward 8
Committee reviewed the subject correspondence and the concerns regarding safety of students crossing at the intersection of Balmoral Drive and Edenborough Drive. Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, explained that a crossing guard is not warranted at the intersection of Balmoral Drive and Edenborough Drive given the presence of a crossing guard in the vicinity of Dorset Public School. She suggested a site inspection for pedestrian safety at the intersection would be appropriate. The following motion was considered:
SC085-2016 1. That the correspondence from Allison Martin, Brampton
resident, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of December 1, 2016, re: Request for a Crossing Guard and Review of Pedestrian Safety at the Intersection of Balmoral
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Drive and Edenborough Drive – Bramalea Secondary
School, 510 Balmoral Drive, and Earnscliffe Public School, 50 Earnscliffe Circle – Ward 8, be received; and,
2. That a site inspection be undertaken. Carried 9.4. Correspondence from Lindsay Avery, Principal, Worthington Public School, re:
Request to Review Traffic Congestion, Park and Ride and Parking in front of School – Worthington Public School, 71 Worthington Avenue – Ward 6.
Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, provided an overview of the subject request and suggested that a site inspection be undertaken. She acknowledged that traffic congestion is an issue as both sides of the school street are congested at arrival and dismissal periods.
The following motion was considered:
SC086-2016 1. That the correspondence from Lindsay Avery, Principal
Worthington Public School, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of December 1, 2016, re: Request to Review Traffic Congestion, Park and Ride and Parking in front of School – Worthington Public School, 71 Worthington Avenue – Ward 6, be received; and,
2. That a site inspection be undertaken. Carried 9.5. Correspondence from Jennifer Robinson, Principal, re: Request for Crossing
Guard, Review Traffic Congestion and Pedestrian Safety – Beryl Ford Public School – 45 Ironshield Drive – Ward 10.
Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, provided an overview of the subject request and noted that a site inspection was conducted for the school in 2015. At that time, Committee recommended corner restrictions on Ironshield Drive. Crossing guards are positioned on the north and south side of the intersection of Ironshield Drive and Franktown Drive. Ms. Skirten advised that this school is considered a “walking” school and suggested a site inspection be undertaken in January 2017.
The following motion was considered:
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SC087-2016 1. That correspondence from Jennifer Robinson, Principal, to
the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of December 1, 2016, re: Request for Crossing Guard, Review Traffic Congestion and Pedestrian Safety – Beryl Ford Public School – 45 Ironshield Drive – Ward 10, be received; and,
2. That a site inspection be undertaken in January 2017. Carried 9.6. Correspondence from Karen Sterritt, Student Transportation of Peel Region, re:
Request to Review Traffic Congestion on School Property – Harold Brathwaite Secondary School, 415 Great Lakes Drive – Ward 9
Committee reviewed the site inspection request regarding traffic congestion on school property and suggested a site inspection be conducted.
The following motion was considered:
SC088-2016 1. That the correspondence from Karen Sterritt, Student
Transportation of Peel Region, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of December 1, 2016, re: Traffic congestion on School Property, Harold Brathwaite Secondary School, 415 Great Lakes Drive – Ward 9, be received; and,
2. That a site inspection be undertaken. Carried 10. New School Openings
Trustee Shawn Xaviour, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, advised that St. Daniel Camboni Catholic School is scheduled to open in September 2017. Funding has been approved for the construction of a new school in the Mount Pleasant area.
Trustee Carrie Andrews, Peel District School Board, reported that Tribune Public School and McClure Public School are operational. Countryside Village Public School is scheduled for occupancy in two weeks.
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11. Changes - City's Perspective/School Boards
12. Additions to Schools/Expected Student Population Increase/Decrease
13. Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Promotional Activities
14. Brampton School Traffic Safety Council (BSTSCC) Sub-Committee/Ad Hoc
Committee
15. Other/New Business
15.1. Mike Mulick, Acting Manager, Enforcement and By-law Services, Corporate Services, re: School Patrol Statistics – October 2016 Item 15.2 was brought forward and dealt with at this time. Mike Mulick provided an overview of the School Patrol Program Statistics for October and November 2016. In response to questions, Mr. Mulick explained that the process following the issuance of tickets requires a meeting with Screening Officers to review the violations. The success rate is high for violations around school zones. Only the schools that were visited by Enforcement Offices are listed in the report. The following motion was considered:
SC089-2016 1. That the report from Mike Mulick, Acting Manager, Enforcement
and By-law Services, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of December 1, 2016, re: School Patrol Statistics – October 2016 (File BH.c) be received; and,
2. That the report from Mike Mulick, Acting Manager, Enforcement
and By-law Services, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of December 1, 2016, re: School Patrol Statistics – November 2016 (File BH.c) be received.
Carried
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15.2. Mike Mulick, Acting Manager, Enforcement and By-law Services, Corporate Services, re: School Patrol Statistics – November 2016 Dealt with under Item 15.1, Recommendation SC089-2016
15.3. Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, re: Winter Clothing for Brampton
School Traffic Safety Council Members.
Violet Skirten provided details on the cost of winter jackets for Committee members. She advised that the jackets are estimated at $250.00 each, and if purchased, should be used for site inspections. Committee discussion included the following comments:
Justification for purchase of coats at $250.00
Committee members will be easily identified wearing a coat with the City of Brampton logo
The presence of an identifiable Committee member will encourage students/parents/drivers to obey safety rules and regulations; however, the intent of site inspections is to observe behaviours without being intentionally visible
Winter is a short season; inspections are monthly and less than an hour is required
Suggestion that a vest with the City logo may be appropriate
Reminder that members are identifiable by the Committee badge
The following motion was put forward, voted on and lost:
‘That winter vests with the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council logo, be provided to Committee members to be worn during site inspections’
The following motion was considered:
SC090-2016 That the verbal report by Violet Skirten, Crossing Guard Supervisor, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council meeting of December 1, 2016, re: Winter Clothing for Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Members, be received.
Carried 15.4. Report from Thomas Tsung, Manager, Maintenance Services, Peel District School
Board, re: Peel District School Board Annual Report – 2016/2017
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Thomas Tsung, Manager, Maintenance Operations, Peel District School Board, presented the School Board’s Annual Planning Report for 2016/2017, highlighting the Board’s current and long term goals and capital projects. He explained that enrolment projections in elementary and secondary schools are key components of the report for estimating the Board’s accommodation needs and funding requests to the Ministry of Education. He provided an overview of the following:
Accommodation review recommendation o schools that are at capacity
Enrolment trends and projections for elementary and secondary schools until 2027 o recommended new schools and addition o Walnut Grove Public School enrollment class cap
Boundary changes to public schools o Whaley’s Corners, Huttonville and Lorenville Public Schools o Brampton Centennial and Turner Fenton Secondary Schools
Recommended New French Immersion Centres and Boundary Changes o McClure and Ingleborough Public Schools o Mountain Ash and Earnscliffe Public Schools o Lincoln Alexander and Bramalea Secondary Schools
In response to Committee questions, Mr. Tsung responded with the following comments:
Accommodating the increased enrollment for French Immersion placement
How enrolment numbers are determined
Rules followed when schools are at capacity
Impact of boundary changes on busing and how this is addressed
Impact on crossing guards due to boundary changes
The following motion was considered:
SC091-2016 That the report by Thomas Tsung, Manager, Maintenance Services, Peel District School Board, to the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of December 1, 2016, re: Peel District School Board Annual Planning Report 2016/2017, be received.
Carried
16. Site Inspection Report(s) 16.1. Castle Oaks Public School – 155 Castle Oaks Crossing – Ward 10
Thursday, October 13, 2016 – 8:00 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. Crossing Guard/Traffic Concerns
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Committee reviewed the observations and recommendations in the site inspection report and considered the following motion.
SC092-2016 1. That the site inspection report to the Brampton School Traffic
Safety Council Meeting of December 1, 2016, re: Castle Oaks Public School – 155 Castle Oaks Crossing – Ward 10, be received; and,
2. That the Manager of Traffic Services be requested to
arrange for the implementation of the following:
No Stopping, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on the north side of Castle Oaks Crossing from the west property line to Clarkway Drive.
“No Stopping” corner restrictions on the south side of Castle Oaks Crossing on either side of the entrance and exit driveways of the school.
Pavement markings at the intersection of Castle Oaks Crossing and Clarkway Drive be refreshed
Crossing Guard staff to observe pedestrians at the intersection and review proper crossing procedures with them; and,
3. That the Manager of Enforcement and By-law Services be
requested to arrange for the enforcement of the new parking /stopping restrictions on Castle Oaks Crossing when the signs are installed; and,
4. That based on the site inspection, an adult Crossing
Guard is not warranted at the intersection of Castle Oaks Crossing and Clarkway Drive; and,
5. That the Peel District School Board review the design of
the parking lot in the Kiss and Ride and parking lot area with respect to safety; and,
6. That the principal provide information to educate parents
and students on safety rules and driver awareness. Carried
16.2. Agnes Taylor Public School – 80 Beech Street – Ward 1 Monday, October 17, 2016 – 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Traffic Concerns
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Committee reviewed the observations and recommendations in the site inspection report and considered the following motion.
SC093-2016 1. That the site inspection report to the Brampton School Traffic
Safety Council Meeting of December 1, 2016, re: Agnes Taylor Public School – 80 Beech Street – Ward 1, be received; and,
2. That Peel Regional Police be requested to monitor drivers,
compliance at the All Way Stop at the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Beech Street; and,
3. That the Manager of Traffic Services arrange for the
installation of corner restrictions, north of Woodward Avenue on the east side of Beech Street; and,
4. That the Manager of Enforcement and By-law Services
arrange for compliance with corner restrictions north of Woodward Avenue on the east side of Beech Street, following the installation; and,
5. That the school principal provide educational information to
parents and children on pedestrian safety in schools zones; and,
6. That a crossing guard is not warranted at the
intersection of Woodward Avenue and Beech Street.
Carried
16.3. Ridgeview Public School – 25 Brenda Avenue – Ward 3 Wednesday, October 19, 2016 – 7:55 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. Crossing Guard/Parking Issues Committee reviewed the observations and recommendations in the site inspection report and considered the following motion.
SC094-2016 1. That the site inspection report to the Brampton School Traffic
Safety Council Meeting of December 1, 2016, re: Ridgeview Public School – 25 Brenda Avenue – Ward 3, be received; and,
2. That a crossing guard is not warranted at the intersection
of Harold Street and McMurchy Avenue.
Carried
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16.4. North Park Secondary School – 10 North Park Drive – Ward 7
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 – 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Parking/Traffic Issues Committee reviewed the observations and recommendations in the site inspection report and considered the following motion.
SC095-2016 1. That the site inspection report to the Brampton School Traffic
Safety Council Meeting of December 1, 2016, re: North Park Secondary School – 10 North Park Drive – Ward 7 be received; and,
2. That the Manager of Traffic Services arrange for the
implementation of corner restrictions on New Hampshire Court at North Park Drive; and,
3. That the Peel District School Board review the following:
The possibility of widening the northerly entrance and exit to the school parking lot and Kiss and Ride.
Review the “Kiss & Ride” area to establish if a physical barrier separating pedestrians and vehicles is required; and,
4. That the principal provide information to educate parents on
the Kiss and Ride process and to discourage drivers from using the bus loading lane/area as a Kiss and Ride.
Carried
17. Future/Follow-up Site Inspection(s)
The following schools are listed for future site inspections: Tribune Public School, 30 Tribune Drive – Ward 6 McClure Public School, 50 Parity Road – Ward 5 Countryside Village Public School, 40 Dolbyhill Drive – Ward 9 Beryl Ford Public School – 45 Ironshield Drive – Ward 10
18. Site Inspection Schedule Site Inspections were scheduled as follows:
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Worthington Public School – 71 Worthington Avenue – Ward 6 Tuesday, December 6, 2016 – 8:00 a.m. and 2:40 p.m. Parking and Traffic Concerns on School Property
Fernforest Public School – 275 Fernforest Drive – Ward 9 Thursday, December 8, 2016 – 8:10 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. Parking Issues on School Property
St. Rita Catholic School – 30 Summer Valley Drive – Ward 2 Tuesday, December 13, 2016 – 8:45 a.m. and 3:35 p.m. Crossing Guard/Parking Issues – Summer Valley Drive
Earnscliffe Public School/Bramalea Secondary School – 50 Earnscliffe Drive/510 Balmoral Drive – Ward 8 Wednesday, December 14, 2016 – 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Pedestrian Safety
Harold Brathwaite Secondary School – 415 Great Lakes Drive – Ward 9 Monday, December 19, 2016 – 7:50 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. Traffic Congestion on School Property
19. Information Items 19.1. Brampton School Traffic Safety Council – Schedule of Meetings – 2017 The 2017 schedule of meetings was provided for information.
19.2. Verbal advisory from Patrick Doran, Chair, re: Resignation of Karla Bailey from Brampton School Traffic Safety Council. The Chair reported that the City Clerk’s Office received an email from Karla Bailey, advising of her resignation from the Committee effective December 1, 2016. Due to a change in Ms. Bailey’s work schedule, she is no longer available to participate in the Committee. The following motion was considered.
SC096-2016 1. That the verbal advisory from Patrick Doran, Chair, to the
Brampton School Traffic Safety Council Meeting of December 1, 2016, re: Resignation of Karla Bailey from Brampton School Traffic Safety Council, be received; and,
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2. That Ms. Bailey be thanked for her participation during her time as a member of the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council; and,
3. That the City Clerk be requested to fill the resulting vacancy
for the term ending November 30, 2018, in accordance with the Citizen Appointment Process.
Carried 20. Question Period
1. In response to a question regarding previous recommendations from the
Committee, Dave Marcotte, Peel District School Board, advised that he will provide a list at a future meeting on the status of the recommendations.
2. In response to a question regarding the recommendation for Central Peel
Secondary School, Thomas Tsung, Peel District School Board, advised that the Board is aware of the traffic congestion on the school property. However, the lack of funding has delayed the work that is required which includes a new design for the school parking lot.
21. Public Question Period
22. Adjournment SC097-2016 That the Brampton School Traffic Safety Council do now adjourn to
meet again on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 9:30 a.m., or at the call of the Chair.
Carried ______________________________ Patrick Doran, Chair
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Report
Planning and Development Committee The Corporation of the City of Brampton
2017-01-16
Date: File:
2016-12-14 GDX ICB BOV 2016
Subject: Recommendation Report: Request for exemption from Interim Control By-law 306-2003 - 2774 Bovaird Drive West (Sant Nirankari Mission)
Contact: Natasha Rea, Policy Planner, Planning & Development Services, 905-874-3861
Recommendations:
1. THAT the report from Natasha Rea, Policy Planner, dated December 12, 2016, to the Planning and Development Committee of January 16, 2017, re: Recommendation Report – Request for exemption from Interim Control By-law 306-2003 2774 Bovaird Drive West (Sant Nirankari Mission) be received;
2. THAT the decision on the exemption request for 2774 Bovaird Drive West
(Sant Nirankari Mission) be deferred until the Ministry of Transportation has announced an update on the GTA West Environmental Assessment;
3. THAT staff report back on the exemption request for 2774 Bovaird Drive West
following the update by the Province on the GTA West Environmental Assessment; and,
4. A copy of this report and Council resolution be forwarded to the Regions of
Halton and Peel, the Town of Halton Hills and the Ministry of Transportation for information.
Overview:
As a result of a delegation to Planning and Development Committee on December 5, 2016 by Neil Davis on behalf of Sant Nirankari Mission for an exemption from ICBL 306-200, staff were directed to prepare a recommendation report to be considered at the January 16, 2017 Planning and Development Committee meeting.
The subject lands are located on the north side of Bovaird Drive West, west of Heritage Road. The property is within the Focused Analysis Area (FAA), (which is the same as the Preliminary Route Planning Study Area) of the GTA West Corridor. The lands are also subject to the Region of Peel and City of Brampton’s Corridor Protection Areas.
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Alignment Option 2A1, which is located between Heritage Road and Winston Churchill Blvd., directly impacts the existing place of worship and any future expansion.
As part of the 2014 agency circulation for a previous exemption request, affected agencies advised that the exemption is premature pending a decision on the preferred route alignment option. This position has not changed based on the 2016 agency circulation.
In December 2015, the Minister of Transportation announced that work on the GTA West EA was suspended pending a review of the work undertaken to date and to ensure that the project still aligns with recent changes in government policy in the region and emerging technologies. Staff recommends that a decision on the exemption request be deferred until the Ministry of Transportation has issued an update on the GTA West Environmental Assessment.
The recommendation to defer the exemption request supports the Smart Growth goal of the Strategic Plan.
Background: On October 15, 2003, City Council enacted an Interim Control By-Law (306-2003) to protect lands in West Brampton so the Ministry of Transportation could undertake a Needs Assessment Study for a proposed Greater Toronto Area (GTA) West Corridor. The Ministry’s Strategic Directions report of January 2003 identified a potential north-south highway link in Brampton’s west end, confirming the City’s earlier finding that there was a need for a “North-South Transportation Corridor” in the Halton-Peel boundary area. In 2005, Council adopted an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law to implement corridor protection provisions. OP93-255 and Zoning By-law 300-2005 were subsequently appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) by a number of parties. The final disposition of these appeals has not yet been determined by the OMB. Therefore, in accordance with Section 38 (6.1) of the Planning Act, Interim Control By-law 306-2003 remains in effect until all the appeals have been dealt with by the OMB. Sant Nirankari Mission initially approached the City with a request to expand the existing place of worship in September 2014 (see Appendix C). The 2014 request materials indicated the same intent and layout as the current expansion proposal however, the proposed addition at that time totalled 720 sq. m. (7,760 sq. ft.), which is significantly smaller than currently proposed by the Mission. The City circulated the September 2014 request and accompanying materials to affected agencies for review. After reviewing the September 2014 submission, MTO, Peel Region, Halton Region and Halton Hills advised that they did not support the proposed expansion because it was premature in advance of a decision on the GTA West route alignment. The correspondence received from the agency circulation is available in Appendix D.
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Representatives from the City, Peel, MTO and the Mission met in April 2015 to discuss the GTA West EA and the proposed exemption request. Based on the results of the meeting, City staff decided against preparing a recommendation report for Council’s consideration because a decision on the preferred route alignment option was expected in December 2015. GTA West Environmental Assessment In December 2015, the Minister of Transportation announced that work on the GTA West EA was suspended pending a review of the work undertaken to date and to ensure that the project still aligns with recent changes in government policy in the region and recent emerging technologies.
In April 2016, an Advisory Panel was appointed and tasked with conducting a strategic assessment of potential alternative approaches to meet future transportation demand and infrastructure needs for passengers and goods movement in the GTA West Corridor. In November 2016, the City of Brampton provided comments to the GTA West Advisory Panel, recommending that the Province reactivate and complete the GTA West EA as soon as possible. An update on the GTA West project is anticipated in Spring 2017.
Current Situation: The subject site is located on the north side of Bovaird Drive, between Heritage Road and Winston Churchill Blvd. and is located within the Province’s GTA West Route Planning Study Area and the City’s Corridor Protection Area and Interim Control By-Law. As illustrated on Appendix E, Alignment Option 2A1 directly impacts the existing place of worship and the proposed expansion. The proposed addition is intended for a new community hall and vestibule which will total in the order of 1,939 sq.m. (20,871 sq.ft.). Additional parking spaces are also proposed, as well as an extension of the internal driveway. The subject site is currently zoned Institutional, which permits the proposed expansion however, an exemption from the ICBL must be secured before the necessary building permits can be issued by the City. The City evaluates proposed exemptions against criteria that Council approved in March 2010. However, given that an update is expected in Spring 2017, staff are of the view that the assessment of the proposed exemption should await the announcement in order for it to be reviewed with the best available information. In light of the above, staff consider it premature at this time for Council to make a decision on the proposed exemption request until the Province issues an update on the GTA West project in Spring 2017. Agency Comments:
On December 6, 2016, the City circulated the revised 2016 Sant Nirankari Mission exemption request to the affected agencies for further comment. Correspondence
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received from agencies continues to indicate that their 2014 positions have not changed (see Appendix F and Appendix D). Ministry of Transportation (MTO) On December 12, 2016, MTO reconfirmed their 2014 position not to support the proposed Sant Nirankari Mission addition because the subject site is located in an area where the options for a transportation corridor route are severely limited due to physical conditions and existing land uses. The proposed intensification of the temple hall on this property represents an increased constraint within the Study Area and as such, MTO has requested Brampton not to approve the exemption request from ICBL 306-2003. Region of Peel In correspondence dated December 13, 2016 and December 3, 2014, the Region of Peel advised that they could not support the Sant Nirankari Mission proposal because the addition could have a negative impact on the ability of the Province to plan for, and select, the preferred route for the GTA West Corridor and associated interchange locations. The Region has recommended that Brampton City Council defer making a decision on this matter until MTO has released more information on the proposed corridor route. Halton Region and the Town of Halton Hills Halton Region and the Town of Halton Hills have advised in their Dec 14, 2016 and December 3, 2014 letter that they are concerned about the impact that the proposed addition will have on the Halton Peel Boundary Area Transportation Study. The Region and Town have indicated that it is premature to consider this application and it should be denied. Internal Circulation The exemption request was also discussed with staff from Transportation Planning, Zoning Services and Corporate Services, who reiterated the 2014 staff position that a decision on this matter should be deferred until there is more certainty from the MTO on the outcome of the GTA West EA. Corporate Implications: N/A Strategic Plan: Strategic Plan The recommendations of this report support the Move and Connect and Smart Growth priorities of the Strategic Plan to support the goals of the MTO Environmental Assessment for the GTA West Corridor.
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Conclusion: Given the uncertainty around the future of the GTA West EA, Planning staff recommends that Council defer making a decision on the exemption request for 2774 Bovaird Drive West (Sant Nirankari Mission) until the Ministry of Transportation issues an update of the GTA West project which is expected in Spring 2017. Once the Province has issued an update, staff will be in a better position to assess the exemption against the Council criteria and report back with a final recommendation. Respectfully submitted by: Original approved by:
Original approved by:
David Waters, RPP, MCIP, PLE Director (interim), Policy Planning Planning & Development Services
Heather MacDonald, RPP, MCIP Commissioner (Interim), Planning & Development Services
Attachments: Appendix A: 2016 Exemption request: 2774 Bovaird Dr. W. (Sant Nirankari Mission) Appendix B: Minutes from Dec 5, 2016 Planning and Development Committee (excerpt) Appendix C: 2014 Exemption request: 2774 Bovaird Dr. W. (Sant Nirankari Mission) Appendix D: 2014 Agency comments Appendix E: Location map of subject site & route alignment options Appendix F: 2016 Agency correspondence Report authored by: Natasha Rea, Policy Planner
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Appendix A
2016 Exemption Request – 2774 Bovaird Dr. W. (Sant Nirankari Mission)
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2014 Exemption Request – 2774 Bovaird Dr. W. (Sant Nirankari Mission)
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The contents of this communication are private and confidential, intended only for the recipient names above and are subject to lawyer and client privilege. It may not be copied, reproduced, or used in any manner without the express written permission of the sender. If you have received this communication and are not the intended recipient, please destroy it and notify the sender at 905 529-3476, collect if long distance. Thank you.
TURKSTRA MAZZA ASSOCIATES, LAWYERS
Scott Snider
Professional Corporation 15 Bold Street
Hamilton Ontario Canada L8P 1T3 Receptionist 905 529 3476 (905 LAW-FIRM)
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January 9, 2017 City of Brampton 2 Wellington Street Brampton, Ontario L6Y 4R1 Attention: Mayor Linda Jeffrey, Chair Elaine Moore and Members of the
Planning and Infrastructure Services Committee Re: City of Brampton Municipal Comprehensive Review Process for
Employment Conversion – Implications for Heritage Heights North West Brampton Landowners Group Inc. Heritage Heights Landowners Group Our File No. 13154
As you know, we are counsel to the North West Brampton Landowners Group Inc.
(NWBLG) and the Heritage Heights Landowners Group (HHLOG), which is a part of NWBLG. We are writing to request that the City clarify its position regarding whether the ongoing employment conversions throughout Brampton will have any impact on the planning process and employment numbers in Heritage Heights. Our client has consistently expressed its concern that the City continues to proceed with the consideration of site specific conversions when the overall supply of employment land in the City remains unknown given the pause in planning in Heritage Heights.
We have now made written submissions to the City on five (5) occasions in respect of site specific conversion requests. In each and every case, we objected to the conversions because the City was not in a position to render a decision on the requests in advance of the completion of the Heritage Heights Secondary Plan - at least to the point of allocating employment and employment land within the secondary plan. We noted that the Initial MCR Recommendation Report raised concerns about the amount of employment land in the 2014 Council-endorsed
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Land Use Plan. In fact, one of the key justifications for directing a “pause” in the approval process for the Heritage Heights Secondary Plan was this issue.
The Re-Engagement Strategy for Heritage Heights is now finally underway but there
have been no decisions on land use allocations. We have consistently taken the position that conversions remain premature where the allocation of employment lands for the Heritage Heights Secondary Plan has not been determined and the Secondary Plan itself remains unapproved. The City continues to accept requests for conversion.
To date the City seems unwilling to order a “pause” on further consideration of conversion requests until the allocation of land uses has been determined in Heritage Heights and the Secondary Plan has been approved. As such, we are requesting that the City clearly state whether these conversions could have any bearing on the allocation of land uses in Heritage Heights. Is the City in the position to assure our client that the loss of employment lands through conversions will not need to be made up elsewhere, specifically in Heritage Heights?
In the absence of such assurances, it remains our opinion that it would clearly be
inappropriate to approve the conversion of lands already designated for employment uses before the land use mix in Heritage Heights has been finalized. Any conversion of lands already designated for employment uses must take into account the City-wide inventory of employment lands which will not be known until the Heritage Heights Secondary Plan has been approved. Similarly, planning for Heritage Heights should not be prejudiced by the premature conversion of employment lands elsewhere in the City.
We look forward to a response from the City regarding its position on the impact of the
removal of employment lands on planning for Heritage Heights. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Yours truly,
Scott Snider
cc: Heather MacDonald, Director, Planning Policy and Growth Management Claudia LaRota, Policy Planner, Planning Policy and Growth Management Heritage Heights Landowners Group/Consultants sk:ss:nd 13154/191
1547 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario M6P 1A5 ( (416) 923-6630
www.SGLplanning.ca
Friday January 13th, 2016 Project: CB.BR City of Brampton Planning & Development Committee City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2 Sent via e-mail to: [email protected]
Re: Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) – Draft City – Initiated Official Plan Amendment – Request for Employment Conversion for 69 Bramalea Road
We represent Mac Mor of Canada Ltd.; the owners of 75 Bramalea Road, the property directly to the north of 69 Bramalea Road. The property is currently used for warehouse purposes. We have reviewed the staff report dated 2016-12-06 pertaining to the employment conversion request for 69 Bramalea Road. Approval of this proposed employment conversion and associated Official Plan Amendment would mean that our client’s property will be surrounded by residential uses on three sides. Residential uses currently exist to the north and east of the property and with conversion of 69 Bramalea Road to residential, a third side of the property would also abut residential uses.
Planning & Development Committee should not consider a conversion of 69 Bramalea Road without looking along Bramalea Road for a logical boundary to the employment area. To do otherwise is not in conformity with the Growth Plan. If Planning & Development Committee approves the conversion to 69 Bramalea Raod, it is logical and good planning to also include 75
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Bramalea Road in the conversion. Thank you for your consideration. Yours very truly, SGL PLANNING & DESIGN INC
Paul Lowes, MES, MCIP, RPP
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