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2019ANNUAL REPORT
Planning & Development Services
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Development Planning
Highlights
Approval of Gordon Food Services, 200 Salem Rd. N., a 31,966 m2
building divided into 29,533 m2 of warehouse space, 123 m2 of
warehouse mezzanine space, and 2,310 m2 of related office space,
along with 156 parking spaces, 34 loading spaces, 12 truck spaces,
46 trailer parking spaces and 40 tractor parking spaces.
Occupancy within Medallion Building B has been granted up to the
16th floor. Permission for full occupancy is anticipated in Spring
2020.
Building permits for Medallion Building C & D, in Phase 2,
are currently under review. Construction activity is expected to
commence over the Spring/Summer of 2020.
Other notable development applications received and reviewed in
2019:
33 Review of Minor Variance applications
3 Requests for exemption from Part Lot Control
9 Land Division applications reviewed & forwarded
20 Pre-consultationmeetings led to 8 Development
applications
New Development Applications ReceivedSouth-East Corner of Bayly
St. E. & Shoal Point Rd., Chieftan Development Corporation,
Senior Planner: Bruno ScopacasaDetails: Proposed subdivision
containing residential and employment blocks consisting of 12
street townhouse units (Blocks 1-2), 72 block townhouse units
(Block 3), SWM pond (Block 4), employment / future development
block (Block 5), various blocks (Blocks 6-7), and 0.3 m Reverse
(Block 8)
South-East Corner of Rossland Rd. & Salem Rd. N., CPSP Ajax
Nominee Inc. (Blackwood Partners Inc), Senior Planner: Bruno
Scopacasa Details: Proposed development of 4 buildings for
warehouse / distribution purposes ranging from 16,153 m2 to 97,529
m2, loading areas, tractor trailer parking, surface parking and 2
stormwater management facilities on lands located at the southeast
corner of Rossland Rd. E. and Salem Rd. N., with the south limit of
the subject lands fronting onto Kerrison Dr. E.
South-East Corner of Rossland Rd. & Salem Rd. N.
• 593 Taunton Rd. E.• 9 Barr Rd.• 1901 Harwood Ave. N.• 282
Monarch St.• Salem/Kerrison• 221 Church St. N.• 40 Kingston Rd. E.•
575 Westney Rd. S.• 20 & 30 Blowers Cres.• 73 Hunt St.
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2019 studies and plans:• Ajax Climate Risk and Resiliency Plan•
Commercial and Employment Land Review
Staff reviewed and commented on significant government
initiatives:• Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Durham Region
Official Plan• Bill 66 – Open for Business Act, 2019• Bill 108 –
More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019• Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan•
Durham Community Energy Plan
2019 significant initiatives
Policy Planning
Building Updates
5 Approved Hertiage permits for various properties in the
Town
3 Approved Pickering Village Community Improvement Plan
applications
Creation of historial plaque commemorating Daniel David
Palmer
Procured a Cultural Heritage Evaluation report for 775 Kingston
Rd. E.
Major Building Permits issued in 2019Company Location Area
TypeGordon Food Services 200 Salem Rd. N. 31,966 m2 Food
Distribution WarehouseParkland Ajax by Shannex 3 Rossland Rd. W.
24,331 m2 14-Storey, 220 Unit Retirement ResidentOne Plant
(previously Smok) 20 Kingston Rd. W. 355 m2 Cannabis RetailerJiffy
Self-Storage 18 Gadsden Court 12,182 m2 Storage Facility
Major Building Permits Under ReviewCompany Location Area
TypeMedallion 2 River Plate St. 16,428.5 m2 Building D, 19 Storey,
Mixed Use, 227 aptsMedallion 25 Kitney Dr. 25,960.6 m2 Building C,
23 Storey, Mixed Use, 324 aptsVaultra 20 Pugsley Court 7,643 m2 4
Storey, Self-Service StorageNorth Harwood Centre Holdings Inc. 1901
Harwood Ave. N. 1,178 ,m2 1 Storey, Mulit-unit Industrial
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• In 2019, a total of 14,011 building inspection
relatedprocesses were conducted. This number does notinclude the
inspection of fire safety systems that werecarried out by staff of
Ajax Fire and Emergency Servicesunder the authority of the Ontario
Building Code.
• Building Approvals conducts a minimum of13 mandatory
inspections during the construction ofeach new home built in Ajax.
In the case of inspectionsfor non-residential development,
multi-unit residentialbuilding, sign demolitions, alterations,
other mandatoryinspections are added or substituted.
Building Inspections
The breakdown (below) represents the number of inspections
conducted at each stage of construction for the year 2019.
Footings and Foundations
Framing and Structure
Plumbing
Insulation
HVAC
Fire Separation/Stopping/Party Wall
Final/Final Exterior/ Final Interior
Building Violations/Complaint Investigation
Other ( Interior Layout, Demolitions etc.)
7731,526
1,650
1,161
1,816
1,064
5,286
636
863
EngineeringStormwater Management Pond RehabilitationThe Town has
successfully completed all projects funded by a grant received
through the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund. This grant included
funding for a total of 8 projects related to stormwater management,
with a deadline of completion by March 31, 2020.
The following projects received funding through the Grant and
are now complete:
1. Hermitage Stormwater Management Pond Rehabilitation2. Spiers
Crescent Outfall Rehabilitation3. Caldicott Court Water Quality
Retrofit4. Callander Court Water Quality Retrofit5. Fishlock
Stormwater Management Pond Rehabilitation6. Steele Valley
Stormwater Management Pond Rehabilitation7. Stormwater Management
Pond Condition Assessment8. Westney Outfall Water Quality
Retrofit
Westney Outfall Water Quality Retrofit Project
Fishlock Pond Rehab
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Restoration of Erosion Damage along the Waterfront
In addition to reaching the Grant milestone, the Town also took
initiative in restoring erosion damage along the waterfront. This
involved adding shoreline protection and reinforcement to the Storm
Sewer Outfall at Lions Point which included; an armour stone
retaining wall, sub-drain system and additional natural stone
riprap.
Paradise Park/Beach also underwent a restoration project in
partnership with the TRCA to restore the wetland. This was created
to not only provide stormwater volume management and quality
control, but a new experience for park users and the natural
environment.
Community Events – Environmental AwarenessStaff organized many
community events and programs in partnership with TRCA in order to
continue environmental awareness among Ajax residents.
These 2019 events included:
• Canada Water Week –The Water Brothers (The Big Leak on Thin
Ice)March 19, 2019
• Watershed on Wheels Outreach Program(Clean Water; Clear
Choices; Microplastics in our Water)
• Vertical Vegetable Workshop – May 8• Great Canadian Shoreline
Clean-up – Sept 14• Healthy Community Resident Package and
Challenge –
Rain Barrel Contest
2020 EventsWe are happy to announce this year’s line-up of
environmental events:
• Canada Water Week – March 25• Vertical Vegetables – May 12
(2019 Rain Barrel contest
winner to be announced)• Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up – May
16
Stay tuned for additional details on these great upcoming
events!
Headwall repair
Paradise wetland restoration
Integrated Transportation Master PlanThe ITMP is a multi-modal
planning tool which seeks to continue improving walking, cycling
and motorized transportation in the Town.
The plan is intended to help the Town address projected growth,
align with Provincial and Regional policies, enhance community
benefits, respond to new transportation trends, and encourage
public engagement and participation in decision-making.
For more information on the ITMP, please visit ajax.ca/ITMP
School Zone Management PlanA review of existing crossing guard
locations was undertaken, including development of a warrant system
for the management and deployment
of crossing guards at various crossings near schools in the Town
of Ajax. This warrant will be used to assess proposed crossing
locations and review existing locations when necessary.
Transportation
https://www.ajax.ca/en/business-and-growth/transportation-services.aspx#Integrated-Transportation-Master-Plan
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Traffic Calming Warrant UpdateThe Town is updating the traffic
calming warrant which incorporates the latest and best practices in
traffic calming to address traffic complaints relating to excessive
speeding, traffic infiltration and collision frequency.
Town staff recently completed a pilot program to test the new
traffic calming measure which included installing flexible bollards
on Ravenscroft Road. The results of the pilot will be incorporated
into the final warrant where bollards are expected to be introduced
as a new traffic calming measure that will be used around the
Town!
Upcoming Public Open House:There will be a Public Open House on
the proposed Traffic Calming Warrant Update in March 2020.
Active and Safe Routes to School / School Travel Planning
ProgramsTransportation staff led two exciting programs to promote
walking and rolling to school: Active and Safe Routes to School
(ASRTS) and School Travel Planning (STP).
2019 Highlights:
• Over 100 Vimy Ridge PS students and staff walked fromRotary
Park to the school despite the raining weatherin September,
reducing 50 cars off the road as well asenergy emissions.
• Lester B Pearson PS students participated in a SpiritWalk to
Westney Heights PS where they did a cheer-off against their
neighbouring school. The schoolschallenged each other to walk and
roll to school and toraise money for their Thanksgiving drives!
#GetAjaxMoving Campaign
The #GetAjaxMoving Campaign promotes and equips residents with
tools and information for using sustainable transportation
including public transit, walking, cycling, carpooling, and
telecommuting.
Transportation staff have organized several events in 2019:
• Winter Walk Day (also part of ASRTS)• Winterfest• Bike to
School Week/Bike Month (also part of ASRTS)• Trailfest• Walktober
(also part of ASRTS)• Pumpkinville• Welcome Centre Picnic
For more information regarding #GetAjaxMoving or any upcoming
Transportation events, please visit ajax.ca/transportation
Ravenscroft Rd. Bollards
Vimy Ridge PS walked from Rotary Park
Lester B Pearson PS Spirit Walk
# GetAjaxMoving
https://www.ajax.ca/en/inside-townhall/transportation-options.aspx
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Economic Development & Tourism
Economic Development Action PlanThe Economic Development Action
Plan project was initiated in September and will provide direction
and clear actions through 2025! The plan will be presented to
Council in early 2020 for implementation. For more information,
please visit ajax.ca/EcDPlan
Business Events / Major Projects2019 was a busy year for
business and networking!
• The Ajax Business Network was greeted by the DurhamCollege
AI/Hub for an Artificial Intelligence 101 session.The team from
AI/Hub continued further connectionwith the Town of Ajax. Events
included: AI for Business,AI for Youth, AI for Seniors, AI and
Healthcare
• Launch of the exciting newInnovation Village project
onSeptember 16, 2019.ajax.ca/innovationvillage
• Technology events,including: #TechTalkDC (100 healthcare and
techprofessionals), Cyber Security Training (CTIA) and thelaunch of
ICE-VR
• Ajax hosted the Global Cyberlympics Awards. TheGlobal
Cyberlympics is held annually across the globe,and 2019 was the
first time in Canada. Ajax proudlyhosted over 250 people from all
over the world at theAjax Hilton Garden Inn and the brand new
AudleyBanquet/Community Hall.
Business Attraction, Retention and Marketing Outreach
• Staff participated in various events specific to
BusinessAttraction, Retention and Marketing Outreach. Theseevents
were: Ajax Business Expo, Cyber SecurityAwareness Month and Global
Cyberlympics Awards
• Launch of the new Town of Ajax website which includedbrand new
pages for the local business community and future businesses. Visit
ajax.ca/business. Follow us on social media @ajaxbiznetwork, and
share the stories using #AjaxAdvantage and #AjaxBusiness
Upcoming Economic Development Events#AIforAjax 2020 - February
25, 2020Innovation Village – Quaker Meeting House
UpSales Showdown - March 4, 2020New Audley Banquet Centre
Ajax Business Network Event: Business Cyber Attacks Prepare for
Battle - April 8, 2020Innovation Village
For more details and upcoming events, please visit
ajax.ca/business
2019 Cyberlympics #AI for Ajax
47 eventshosted/attended
103 businessinvestment meetings
16 officialgrand openings
https://www.ajax.ca/EcDPlanhttps://www.ajax.ca/en/ajax-council-endorses-1nnovation-village.aspxhttps://www.ajax.ca/en/business-and-growth/business-and-growth.aspxhttps://ajax.ca/business
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