Items

1. That the report from Karley Cianchino, Supervisor, Wetlands and Environmental Projects, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025,  Re: Budget Amendment and Recommendation Report: Donnelly Ponds Restoration Project – Ward 2,
be received; and
2. That a budget amendment be approved, and capital project 237485-002 be established in the amount of $366,750.00 for the Donnelly Ponds Restoration Project, with $251,750.00 funded by the Federal Government under Environment and Climate Change Canada and $115,000.00 funded from Reserve #4 via return of funding from 217485-001

6.2

Delegation re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., 2424203 Ontario Ltd., 0 McLaughlin Road, Ward 6, File: OZS-2024-0046

See Item 7.5.

Registered delegate, Payal Mehta, Brampton Resident, addressed Committee and expressed the following concerns, comments, and suggestions with respect to the subject application:

• privacy and noise concerns
• potential increase to already existing traffic congestion
• increased risk of fire accidents and thefts as a result of the proposal
• existing lack of green space for area residents
• suggestion to continue with the original proposal for commercial zoning as this would better align with the community needs

The following motion was considered:

• PDC213-2024

  That the delegation from Payal Mehta, Brampton Resident, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., 2424203 Ontario Ltd., 0 McLaughlin Road, Ward 6, File: OZS-2024-0046 to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of December 9, 2024, be received.

See Item 6.2.

Chair Palleschi commented on the nature of the application and some of the general concerns expressed by residents of the affected area, including concerns surrounding the natural heritage system.

Committee referred the item to the December 11, 2024 meeting of City Council to allow for further discussions with staff and residents prior to Council ratification. 

The following motion was considered:

• PDC218-2024

  That the report from Mana Zavalat, Manager, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of December 9, 2024, re: Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., 2424203 Ontario Ltd., 0 McLaughlin Road, Ward 6, File: OZS-2024-0046, be referred to the City Council meeting of December 11, 2024.

7.3 Staff Report re: Application for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and to Amend the Zoning By-law, Greenvale Homes Ltd., KLM Planning Partners, 2648 Countryside Drive, Ward 10, File: OZS-2021-0065  PDC216-2024

1. That the report from Chinoye Sunny, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of December 9, 2024, re: Application for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and to Amend the Zoning By-law, Greenvale Homes Ltd., KLM Planning Partners, 2648 Countryside Drive, Ward 10, File: OZS-2021-0065, be received;

2. That the application for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by KLM Planning Partners on behalf of Greenvale Homes Ltd. be approved on the basis that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and the City’s Official Plan, and for the reasons set out in this Recommendation Report;

3. That the amendments to the Zoning By-law generally in accordance with the attached Attachment 12 to this report be adopted; and

4. That no further notice of public meeting be required for the attached Zoning By-law Amendment as per Section 34(10.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. c.P. 13, as amended. Carried 

1. That the report from Angelo Ambrico, Manager, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of November 4, 2024, re: Application to Temporarily Amend the Zoning By-law, Highway 50 Holdings Inc., First Gulf Corporation, 10120 Highway 50, Ward 10, File: OZS-2024-0029, be received;
2. That the Application for Temporary Zoning By-law Amendment, Highway 50 Holdings Inc., First Gulf Corporation, 10120 Highway 50, Ward 10, File: OZS-2024-0029, be approved on the basis that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan, and the City’s Official Plan, and for the reasons set out in the Recommendation Report;
3. That the amendment to the Zoning By-law generally in accordance with the attached Attachment 11 to this report be adopted; and
4. That no further notice or public meeting be required for the attached Zoning By-law Amendment pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. c.P. 13, as amended.

Carried

To permit a residential development consisting of eighteen (18) townhouse units, a buffer block, and the extension of Royal Vista Road

The following motion was approved on consent:

• PDC203-2024

  1. That the report from Ramsen Yousif, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of November 4, 2024, re: Application to Amend the Zoning By-law, and for a Draft Plan of Subdivision, Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd, Mr. Haroon Raza and 2872374 Ontario Inc., 1206 Steeles Ave West, Ward 4, File: OZS-2022-0037, be received;
  2. That the application for an Amendment to the Zoning By-law and for a Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by Gagnon Walker Domes LTD, on behalf of Mr. Haroon Raza and 2872374 Ontario Inc.(File: OZS-2022-0037) be approved, on the basis that it represents good planning, including that it is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and the City’s Official Plan, and for the reasons set out in this Recommendation Report;
  3. That no further notice or public meeting be required for the attached Zoning By-law Amendment pursuant to Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., as amended; and
  4. That the amendments to the Zoning By-law, generally in accordance with Appendix 11 attached to this report, be adopted.

The applicant submitted an amendment to the Zoning By-Law and for a Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a development of 238 single detached dwellings, 20 townhouse units, residential reserve blocks, a school block, a walkway block, natural heritage system blocks, a park block, and corresponding roadway and widening blocks.

The property is zoned ‘Agricultural’ (A) as per Zoning by By-law 270-2004, as amended. An amendment to the Zoning By-Law is required to permit the development. The draft Zoning By-Law is attached as Attachment 11.

The proposal is consistent with the Strategic Focus Area - Growing Urban Centres & Neighbourhoods. The proposal will facilitate an economy that thrives with communities that are strong and connected

The planned configuration of parklands within SP47 was anticipated to be secured through a parkland conveyance agreement between the City and landowner group. At this time, the parkland conveyance agreement is still being reviewed by City staff and the landowner group. Through the forthcoming draft approval of this subdivision application, appropriate conditions are to be included to ensure that subdivision registration cannot occur, until such time as the Parkland Conveyance Agreement is finalized, and signed off by the City and landowner group.

A Community Benefit Charge Agreement for Affordable Housing is currently being reviewed by the City and landowner group in Block 47-1. The purpose of the agreement is to secure the provision of thirty (30) secondary dwelling units within proposed subdivision developments among participating landowners, as well as an agreed upon cash contribution to satisfy contribution towards the City’s Community Benefit Charge By-law.

Sustainability Score : 29 of a possible 200 Bronze

• Relevant policy directions in Brampton Plan include:
• Streetscapes to be designed to facilitate the movement of people, keeping the comfort of pedestrians, pedestrians, cyclists and transit users top of mind (Policy 3.1.1.23).
• A healthy and sustainable tree canopy as a fundamental element character of the City (Policy 3.1.26). (Policy 3.1.26). Mature street trees require sufficient soil volume that are not compacted by heavy impervious pavement to allow for the root system to grow.
• All new development to support high-quality streetscape that… de-emphasize the importance of the importance of the car/garage on the streetscapes… (Policy 3.1.1.27).

• Principle: Driveways should be subordinate to landscaped areas of front yard and appropriate to size of house.

• Impermeable surfaces, such as paved driveways, mean that rain/storm water cannot pass through to ground below.
• Soil compaction from driveways also reduces the soil’s ability to absorb rain/stormwater.
• Limiting driveway widths and widenings can help alleviate pressures on the City’s sewer and stormwater infrastructure.
• Increased landscaped area also means more room for trees and contributes to sustainability/climate change objectives.

That a budget amendment be approved, and a new capital project be established in the amount of $2,504,380.99 for the Etobicoke Creek wetland enhancement project, with funding from the Provincial Government, under the Province’s Wetland Conservation Partnership Program.