Planning Committee

WHEREAS the communities affected by the proposed development have expressed a clear desire for a reduced height of 19 stories; and WHEREAS a 19-storey tower will result in fewer traffic and visual impacts and greater consistency with the local context; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the height limit for area B & C be reduced to 53 m. Be it further resolved that there be no further notice pursuant to Subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act.

a request for postponement has been received from the property owner in respect of report ACS2017-PIE-PS-0080 - OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENTS – PARTS OF 4005 AND 4025 STRANDHERD DRIVE in order to address recently identified opportunities that may result in a more efficient planning approvals process; THEREFORE be it resolved that Planning Committee refers this report to staff for review and amendment as necessary prior to Committee’s consideration. REFERRAL

WHEREAS report ACS2017-PIE-EDP-0023 recommends the approval of the Mer Bleue Urban Expansion Area Community Design Plan; Official Plan Amendment No. 192, including a Secondary Plan; and, confirms that that the General Manager, Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development, be delegated authority to give final approval of the Master Servicing Study, Environmental Management Plan and Financial Implementation Plan as set out in the Mer Bleue Urban Expansion Area Secondary Plan; and WHEREAS Report ACS2017-PIE-EDP-0023 requires comments on the implications of report recommendations from City departments; and WHEREAS comments regarding the Financial Implications were still being considered at the time of public issuance, and therefore, not completed; and WHEREAS the comments for the Financial Implications section have been finalized; and WHEREAS the numbering of the supporting documentation was incorrect in the original staff report; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that text in the “FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS” section of Report ACS2017-PIE-EDP-0023 be amended as follows: a) Delete the words: “Financial implications to follow.” b) Add the words: “In accordance with the Official Plan, Section 3.11 – Urban Expansion Study Area: 5. Proponents of development will prepare a Financial Implementation Plan and commit to providing: a. The on-site and off-site servicing systems described above through development charges or at the expense of the developer; and b. The natural heritage system as non-d

WHEREAS the Minister has proposed various Modifications to OPA 180 as set out in Report Ref: ACS2017-PIE-EDP-0025 ; and WHEREAS staff agree with the proposed modifications with one exception as noted in Report Ref: ACS2017-PIE-EDP-0025; and WHEREAS staff have determined that further clarification is warranted for Modification 2 proposed by the Minister related to the removal of lands with an ARA designation for expansion of settlement areas; and WHEREAS the clarification will provide for specific amendments to be considered in accordance with PPSS directions where lands may be inappropriately designated ARA as determined through specific studies thereby warranting another Rural Designation; THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT Council request the Minster to further modify the proposed Ministerial Modification 2 to read as follows where the highlighted text is additional text requested: “The City will only consider the removal of land from an ARA designation to allow for urban expansion if it is demonstrated, through a comprehensive review undertaken by the City and addressing the matters required by the PPS, that the land is required for the expansion of an urban settlement area. The removal of land from an ARA designation to another rural designation may be considered outside of a comprehensive review where it is demonstrated that another rural designation is more appropriate . ”

WHEREAS the reports listed on today’s Planning Committee agenda would normally rise to Council for consideration at its meeting on 23 August 2017; and WHEREAS to expedite the consideration of these matters it is desirable that they be considered by Council on 12 July 2017; THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Planning Committee recommend Council consider the reports listed on today’s agenda as items 2-7, as follows, at its meeting on 12 July 2017, pursuant to Subsections 35. (5) and (6), of Procedure By-law law 2016-377: • 2- Zoning By-Law Amendment- 809 Richmond Road • 3- Zoning By-Law Amendment - 2025 Mer Bleue Road and 4200 Innes Road • 5- Zoning By-Law Amendment- 5970 Fernbank Road • 6- Official Plan Amendment - 3490 Innes Road • 7- Zoning By-Law Amendment – 160 to 170 Cambridge Street North; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Planning Committee recommend Council waive the notice required under Subsections 29. (3) and 34. (1) of the Procedural By-law to consider the reports listed on today’s agenda as items 1, 8, 10 and 11, as follows, at its meeting on 12 July 2017: • 1 - Treasurer's Report on Growth Related Revenues • 8 - Mer Bleue Urban Expansion Area Study: Community Design Plan and Official Plan Amendment Including a Secondary Plan • 10 - Airport and Aircraft Noise: Official Plan, Zoning and Environmental Noise Control Guidelines • 11 - Draft Minister’s Decision and Proposed Modifications – Official Plan Amendment 180; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, should Planning Committee