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Home My WebLink AboutPSI Minutes - 2018-04-09PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES APRIL 9, 2018 CITY OF KITCHENER The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee met this date, commencing at 7:00 p.m. Present: Councillor P. Singh, Chair Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors S. Davey, F. Etherington, Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway-Sealock, J. Gazzola, B. Ioannidis, Z. Janecki, S. Marsh and D. Schnider. Staff: D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer M. May, Deputy CAO & General Manager, Community Services V. Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services J. Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services D. McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services H. Gross, Director, Engineering A. Pinard, Director, Planning R. Hagey, Director, Financial Planning L. Tansley, Assistant City Solicitor D. Ross, Manager, Development Review G. Stevenson, Planner J. Rodrigues, Committee Administrator 1. INS-18-012 - MIDDLE STRASBURG TRUNK SANITARY SEWER - CREDIT/REFUND AGREEMENT REQUEST The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-18-012, dated February 6, 2018 recommending a credit/refund agreement for the costs of the engineering fees and construction of the Middle Strasburg Trunk Sanitary Sewer (MSTSS). The Committee was in receipt this date of correspondence from Goodmans LLP requesting that Stamm Investments Limited be included as a participating developer in the financing of the MSTSS extension and approved as an additional signatory to the Credit/Refund Agreement Request. Mr. C. Robson, Robson Carpenter LLP, addressed the Committee on behalf of the developers in support of the credit/refund agreement. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock it was resolved: That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a development charges credit/refund agreement with the developers (Kitchener Green 3 Developments Inc., Kitchener Green Developments Inc., Activa Holdings Inc., 2079546 Ontario Limited, Activa Investment Corporation, South Estates Kitchener G.P. Inc., Big Spring Farms Limited, B & B Kieswetter Excavating Inc., Deerfield Homes Ltd.) in respect to the developers payment for the costs of the engineering fees and construction of the Middle Strasburg Trunk Sanitary Sewer (MSTSS), in addition the agreement will contain provisions authorizing the acceptance of lands from the developers by the municipality on which the project will be constructed, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, as outlined in Infrastructure Service Department report INS-18-012. Councillor P. Singh advised this is a formal public meeting to consider applications under the Planning Act. If a person or public body that would otherwise have an ability to appeal a decision of the City of Kitchener to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Kitchener before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. 2. INS-18-024 - LONG TERM COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION TARGET The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-18-024, dated March 26, 2018 recommending a community greenhouse gas emission reduction target of 80% below 2010 levels by 2050. Ms. T. Davidson and Ms. M.J. Patterson presented the Report and responded to questions from the Committee. Mr. Tony Brijpaul, Mr. Martin Edmonds, Priyanka Lloyd, Laura Hamilton and Mary Lou Klassen addressed the Committee in support of the proposed target. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES APRIL 9, 2018 -5- CITY OF KITCHENER 2. INS-18-024 - LONG TERM COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION TARGET (CONTD) A motion was brought forward by Mayor B. Vrbanovic to approve the recommendation outlined in Report INS-18-042 with an amendment to direct staff to provide an update to Council on the greenhouse gas emission reduction target at the end of 2022. The following motion was voted on and Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote. On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic it was resolved: That a community greenhouse gas emission reduction target of 80% below 2010 levels by 2050, be endorsed, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-18- 024; and, further, That staff be directed to provide an update to Council on the greenhouse gas emission reduction target at the end of 2022. 3. CSD-18-051 - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT OP17/005/W/GS - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC17/014/W/GS - BREITHAUPT BLOCK INC., 2184647 ONTARIO LIMITED - FREDERICK ANDREW DOBSON, PAUL RAYMOND TAYLOR, KIM TAYLOR, DANIEL PAUL TAYLOR - 43, 47, 53 & 55 WELLINGTON STREET NORTH, 2-12 & 26 MOORE AVENUE, 20 BREITHAUPT STREET Councillor S. Marsh declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Official Plan Amendment OP17/005/W/GS and Zone Change Application ZC17/014/W/GS, as she resides within a 120m radius of the subject property. Accordingly, she did not participate in any discussion or voting regarding these matters. The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-18-051, dated March 7, 2018 recommending adoption of the Official Plan Amendment Application OP17/005/W/GS for Breithaupt Block, requesting a change in designation, and adoption of the Zone Change Application ZC17/014/W/GS for Breithaupt Block requesting a change from Residential Five (R-5) with Special Use Provision129U and 411U, and Industrial Residential Zone (M-1) to High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor Provision 165U. In addition, the Committee was in receipt this date of a written submission from Ms. G. Bean Bates and a petition from Ms. C. Owens with 136 signatures in opposition to the proposed development. Mr. G. Stevenson presented the Report and responded to questions from the Committee. Mr. Dave Aston, MHBC Planning, agent on behalf of the applicant, addressed the Committee in support of the subject application and staff recommendation. He provided an overview of the proposed development and parkette, noting after the Neighbourhood Information Meeting was held on January 9, 2018, a revised development concept was prepared to address some of the neighbourhood comments. He further provided details concerning the Official Plan Amendment, Zone Change Application, and technical studies, stating the recently implemented urban design brief and tall buildings guide application. Councillor P. Singh left the meeting at this time and Councillor B. Ioannidis assumed the Chair. Mr. Craig Beattie, Perimeter Development Corporation, applicant, addressed the Committee in support of the subject application and staff recommendation. He provided the Committee with photographs of the Breithaupt Block when Perimeter Development Corporation inherited the property in 2009. He provided a brief overview of phase 1 and 2 of the site 2018 taxes amount to $1,100,000. and 650 jobs have been created. Councillor P. Singh re-entered the meeting at this time and resumed the Chair. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES APRIL 9, 2018 -6- CITY OF KITCHENER 3. CSD-18-051 - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT OP17/005/W/GS - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC17/014/W/GS - BREITHAUPT BLOCK INC., 2184647 ONTARIO LIMITED - FREDERICK ANDREW DOBSON, PAUL RAYMOND TAYLOR, KIM TAYLOR, DANIEL PAUL TAYLOR - 43, 47, 53 & 55 WELLINGTON STREET NORTH, 2-12 & 26 MOORE AVENUE, 20 BREITHAUPT STREET (CONTD) Ms. Geanna Bean Bates addressed the Committee in opposition of the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change Application. She requested the Committee to consider if the proposed development was appropriate for this location, stating it is essential to preserve the old heritage neighbourhoods in Kitchener. She expressed concerns with the proposed development in the midst of low-rise residential with historical and cultural significance, the Manual, and the obscured view of the Breithaupt factory by the proposed development. Ms. Karen Messmer, Mr. David Messmer, Ms. Dawn Parker, Ms. Catherine Owens, and Mr. Robert Achtemichuk addressed the Committee in opposition to the subject development. They expressed concerns with the following items: compatibility with the surrounding heritage neighbourhood, obstruction of views, shadow impacts, building height, the proposed commercial use of the development, increased noise and traffic, and light pollution at night. The Committee recessed at 9:37 p.m. and reconvened at 9:42 p.m., Chaired by Councillor P. Singh with all members present. Questions were raised about how the PARTS Central Plan was reviewed in consideration with the subject application. In response to questions, Mr. Stevenson advised the PARTS Central Plan has not yet been fully implemented, noting it was reviewed in consideration of the proposed application. He indicated the subject application does follow the fundamental aspects of the Plan, which is providing employment-type uses within walking distance to the King Street and Victoria Street transportation hub and within the major transit station area. He further stated what aspects of the proposed development would be considered during the site plan process. On motion by Mayor B. Vrbanovic it was resolved: (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the proceedings of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee this date shall be allowed to continue beyond 11:00 p.m. to conclude the matters as listed on the Councillor S. Davey brought forward a motion to approve the recommendation contained in Report CSD-18-051. A motion was brought forward by Councillor F. Etherington to defer consideration of this matter to the May 7, 2018 Council meeting, to allow time for further discussion with the neighbourhood residents, City Planners, and the developers to find a suitable solution to address the concerns raised this date. was voted on and was LOST on a recorded vote with Councillors J. Gazzola, Z. Janecki, Y. Fernandes, and F. Etherington voting in favour; and, Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors D. Schnider, K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Davey, B. Ioannidis, and P. Singh voting in opposition. Councillor S. Marsh did not participate in voting due to her declaration. The following motion was then voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors D. Schnider, K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Davey, B. Ioannidis, and P. Singh voting in favour; and, Councillors J. Gazzola, Z. Janecki, Y. Fernandes, and F. Etheringtonvoting in opposition.Councillor S. Marsh did not participate in voting due to her declaration. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES APRIL 9, 2018 -7- CITY OF KITCHENER 3. CSD-18-051 - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT OP17/005/W/GS - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC17/014/W/GS - BREITHAUPT BLOCK INC., 2184647 ONTARIO LIMITED - FREDERICK ANDREW DOBSON, PAUL RAYMOND TAYLOR, KIM TAYLOR, DANIEL PAUL TAYLOR - 43, 47, 53 & 55 WELLINGTON STREET NORTH, 2-12 & 26 MOORE AVENUE, 20 BREITHAUPT STREET (CONTD) On motion by Councillor S. Davey it was resolved: That Official Plan Amendment Application OP17/005/W/GS, Breithaupt Block Inc., 2184647 Ontario Limited, Frederick Andrew Dobson, Paul Raymond Taylor, Kim Taylor, & Daniel Paul Taylor, for the property municipally addressed as 43, 47, 53 & 55 Wellington Street North, 2-12 & 26 Moore Avenue and 20 Breithaupt Street, requesting a change in designation from General Industrial Employment and Low Rise Residential to Mixed Use with Specific Policy Area 39 to permit a mixed use development on the own in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Community Services Department report CSD 18- approval; and, That Zone Change Application ZC17/014/W/GS for Breithaupt Block Inc., 2184647 Ontario Limited, Frederick Andrew Dobson, Paul Raymond Taylor, Kim Taylor, & Daniel Paul Taylor, for the property municipally addressed as 43, 47, 53 & 55 Wellington Street North, 2-12 & 26 Moore Avenue and 20 Breithaupt Street, requesting a change from Residential Five (R-5) with Special Use Provision 129U & 411U and Industrial Residential Zone (M-1) to High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor (MU-3) with Special Regulation Provisions 716R, 717R, & 718R and Special Use Provision 465U on the parcel of land specified and illustrated on Map No. 1, be approved in the form shown in --051 as and, That the Urban Design Brief dated February 2018, and attached to Report CSD-18-051 through the Site Plan Approval process; and further, That Kitchener City Council declare as surplus to City needs and sell at fair market value to Breithaupt Block Inc. and/or 2184647 Ontario Limited, a portion of the laneway between Moore Avenue and Waterloo Street illustrated on the Map of Proposed Lane Closure, attached to Report CSD 18- 4. ADJOURNMENT On motion, this meeting adjourned at 11:19 p.m. J. Rodrigues Committee Administrator