Planning Committee

report ACS2015-PAI-PGM-0193 (Zoning and Plan of Subdivision – 6279 Fernbank Road ) was listed but not distributed with the Planning Committee Agenda for this meeting; Therefore Be It Resolved that Planning Committee approve the addition of this item for consideration by the committee at today’s meeting, pursuant to section 89. (3) of the Procedure By-law (2014-441).

the City’s Official Plan makes use of the term “gateway”, as opposed to “gateway architecture”; And whereas the terms “landmark” and “gateway” are not exclusive to the Wellington Street West Secondary Plan; And whereas determining the City’s objectives regarding these terms in the broad planning context are of city-wide importance; Therefore be it resolved that Recommendation 2 of the report be amended to read: That Planning Committee direct staff to review the policies of the Official Plan to confirm the City’s objectives with respect to the use of the terms “landmark” and “gateway” and report back to Planning Committee with recommendations by Q3 2016.

WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing for 1445-1451 Wellington Street will reconvene in early November; AND WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Board is seeking the input of City Council on whether the revised proposed development satisfies the direction presented by the Board, in relation to allowing a landmark building at 1445-1451 Wellington Street; AND WHEREAS the only City Council meeting prior to the Board hearing being reconvened is October 28, 2015; BE IT RESOLVED that report ACS2015-PAI-PGM-0174 (1445-1451 Wellington Street) proceed to City Council on October 28, 2015 for consideration.

WHEREAS the Plan of Subdivision and associated Zoning By-law amendment for 6279 Fernbank Road was refused by Planning Committee and Council in April 2015 due to deficiencies in the developer’s plans and concerns related to stormwater management; AND WHEREAS the matter was appealed by the developer to the Ontario Municipal Board; AND WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing on this matter was adjourned on consent before conclusion to allow further study and discussion between community representatives, the developer and the City regarding stormwater management; AND WHEREAS these discussions have resulted in a proposed agreement to allow the subdivision to proceed, subject to a series of conditions; AND WHEREAS all parties before the Board have been included in the discussions to resolve this matter and those discussions have been extensive; BE IT RESOLVED that report ACS2015-PAI-PGM-0193 (Zoning and Plan of Subdivision – 6279 Fernbank Road) proceed to City Council on October 28, 2015, for consideration.