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Home My WebLink AboutPSI Minutes - 2018-06-181 Wil ILlIILl 9 Oli% 9 *0 Los I Ll I 1119 Fil 9 W *Role]LVA ILVA lIII a9:1 :8LVA IILl Lei 9:W JUNE 18, 2018 CITY OF KITCHENER The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee met this date, commencing at 6:00 p.m. Present: Councillor B. loannidis, Chair Mayor B. Vrbanovic, Councillors S. Davey, F. Etherington, Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway- Sealock, J. Gazzola, Z. Janecki, S. Marsh and D. Schnider. Staff: D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer J. Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services D. McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services V. Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services C. Bluhm, Executive Director, Economic Development A. Pinard, Director, Planning L. Tansley, Assistant City Solicitor D. Ross, Manager, Development Review B. Bateman, Senior Planner K. Anderl, Senior Planner A. Pinnell, Planner J. Rodrigues, Committee Administrator Councillor B. loannidis 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. DSD -18-007 - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT — OPA17/006/K/BB - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION — ZC17/018/K/BB - 471, 475,481 & 505 KING STREET EAST AND 18 & 24 CAMERON STREET SOUTH - DREWLO HOLDINGS INC. The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -18-007, dated June 18, 2018 recommending approval of the Official Plan Amendment Application OPA17/006/K/BB and Zone Change Application ZC17/018/K/BB, requesting a change from Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy 1 to Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy Area 6 of the King Street East Secondary Plan; and, a change from High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor zone (MU -3 with Special Regulation Provision 544R and Special Use Provision 410U) to High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor zone (MU -3 with Special Regulation Provision 719R). Mr. B. Bateman presented the Report and responded to questions from the Committee. Councillor S. Davey entered the meeting at this time. Mr. P. Chauvin, MHBC Planning, addressed the Committee on behalf of the applicant in support of staff's recommendation. He provided the Committee with the highlights of the proposed development and an overview of the proposed bonusing provisions. He noted the proposed development would provide rental opportunities for a broad demographic in the City of Kitchener. Ms. C. Stockie addressed the Committee in support of the proposed development, noting the importance of increasing the number of rental units in this area of the City. She expressed concerns with snow removal, safety for the students attending Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute, and on -street parking. In response to questions, Mr. A. Pinard advised staff will consider a pre -development and post - development inspection of the surrounding homes during the site plan approval process. Councillor S. Marsh requested staff to circulate the 'Bonus Values in Exchange for Facilities, Services, or Matters' contained in the final draft of the Zoning By-law to Council via email. She further requested staff discuss with the developer affordable housing and ensuring the amenity space is free of cost to the public. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 18, 2018 -16- CITY OF KITCHENER 1. DSD -18-007 - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT — OPA17/006/K/BB - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION — ZC17/018/K/BB - 471, 475,481 & 505 KING STREET EAST AND 18 & 24 CAMERON STREET SOUTH - DREWLO HOLDINGS INC. (CONT'D) A motion was brought forward by Councillor F. Etherington to approve the recommendation as outlined in Report DSD -18-007, including an amendment directing staff to work with the developer in consultation with the Ward 9 and 10 Councillors regarding the bonusing provision and the number of subsidized, affordable housing units in both multi -residential dwellings being considered for the Drewlo Holdings Inc. application located at the King Street East and Cameron Street South, rather than a cash -in -lieu contribution to the Region of Waterloo. Councillor F. Etherington's amendment was voted on and Carried. The following motion was voted on and Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors J. Gazzola, S. Marsh, D. Schnider, Z. Janecki, Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Davey, F. Etherington, and Bil loannidis voting in favour. Councillor P. Singh was absent and accordingly did not vote. On motion by Councillor F. Etherington — it was resolved: "That Official Plan Amendment Application OP17/006/K/BB for Drewlo Holdings Inc. requesting a change for the properties municipally addressed 471, 475, 481 & 505 King Street East and 18 & 24 Cameron Street South from Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy 1 to Mixed Use Corridor with Special Policy Area 6 of the King Street East Secondary Plan to permit a mixed use development with a Floor Space Ratio of 7.1 on the parcel of land specified and illustrated on Schedule 'A', as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD -18-007, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD -18-007 as Appendix 'A', and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and, That Zone Change Application ZC17/018/K/BB for Drewlo Holdings Inc. requesting a change for the properties municipally addressed 471, 475, 481 & 505 King Street East and 18 & 24 Cameron Street South from High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor zone (MU -3 with Special Regulation Provision 544R and Special Use Provision 410U) to High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor zone (MU -3 with Special Regulation Provision 719R) on the parcel of land specified and illustrated on Map No. 1, be approved in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law" dated April 27, 2018 attached to Report DSD -18-007 as Appendix 'B' and that in accordance with Planning Act Regulation 45 (1.3 & 1.4) that applications for minor variances shall be permitted for lands subject to Zone Change Application ZC1710181KIBBI and, That the Urban Design Brief Implementation Recommendations attached to Report DSD -18-007 as Appendix 'C', be adopted, and that staff be directed to apply the Recommendations through the Site Plan Approval process; and further, That staff be directed to work with the developer in consultation with the Ward 9 and 10 Councillors regarding the bonusing provision and the number of subsidized, affordable housing units in both multi -residential dwellings, being considered for the Drewlo Holdings Inc. application at the King Street East and Cameron Street South, rather than a cash -in -lieu contribution to the Region of Waterloo." 2. DSD -18-018 - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION — ZC17/006/F/AP - 25 & 75 FALLOWFIELD DRIVE - DREWLO HOLDINGS INC. The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -18-018, dated May 23, 2018, recommending approval of Zone Change Application ZC17/006/F/AP, requesting a change from Residential Six Zone (R-6) to Residential Six Zone (R-6) with Special Regulation Provision 720R and Residential Eight (R-8) with Special Regulation Provision 721R. Mr. A. Pinnell presented the Report and responded to questions from the Committee. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 18, 2018 -17- CITY OF KITCHENER 2. DSD -18-018 - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION — ZC17/006/F/AP - 25 & 75 FALLOWFIELD DRIVE - DREWLO HOLDINGS INC. (CONT'D) Mayor B. Vrbanovic left the meeting at this time. Mr. D. Galbraith, IBI Group, addressed the Committee on behalf of the applicant in support of staff's recommendation and provided a brief overview of the proposed development. Mayor B. Vrbanovic re-entered the meeting at this time. On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola — it was resolved: "That Zone Change Application ZC17/006/F/AP for Drewlo Holdings Inc. requesting a change to the properties municipally addressed 25 & 75 Fallowfield Drive from Residential Six Zone (R-6) to Residential Six Zone (R-6) with Special Regulation Provision 720R and Residential Eight (R-8) with Special Regulation Provision 721R on the parcel of land specified and illustrated on Map No. 1 as outlined in Development Services report DSD -18-018, be approved in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law" dated April 25, 2018, attached to Report DSD -18-018 as Appendix 'A'; and that in accordance with Planning Act Section 45 (1.3 & 1.4) that applications for minor variances shall be permitted for lands subject to Zone Change Application ZC17/006/F/AP; and further, That the Planning Justification Report and Urban Design Brief for 25 and 75 Fallowfield Drive, attached to Report DSD -18-018 as Appendix 'C', be adopted and provide the basis for future site development." 3. DSD -18-021 - DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION — 30T-07205 - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT — OP/17/007/H/KA - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION — ZC17/019/H/KA - 1940 FISCHER HALLMAN ROAD, 163 PLAINS ROAD & 780 HURON ROAD - SCHLEGEL URBAN DEVELOPMENTS CORP. The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -18-021, dated May 16, 2018 recommending approval of Official Plan Amendment Application OP17/007/H/KA and Zone Change Application ZC17/019/H/KA requesting a change to the Urban Structure Identification and Land Use Designations. The Committee was in receipt this date of a revised Appendix 'B' - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. Ms. K. Anderl presented the Report and responded to questions from the Committee. Mr. C. Pidgeon, GSP Group Inc., and Mr. V. Bender, Schlegel Urban Developments Corporation, addressed the Committee in support of staff's recommendation. They provided a brief overview of the proposed subdivision, highlighting the preservation of the Becker House and Plains Road and the proposed privately -owned and maintained publicly accessible park (POMPAS). Councillor S. Marsh left the meeting at this time. The following motion was voted on and Carried on a recorded vote with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors J. Gazzola, D. Schnider, Z. Janecki, Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Davey, F. Etherington, and Bil loannidis voting in favour. Councillor S. Marsh was absent and accordingly did not vote. Councillor S. Marsh and Councillor P. Singh were absent and accordingly did not vote. Councillor S. Marsh re-entered the meeting at this time. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock — it was resolved: PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 18, 2018 -18- CITY OF KITCHENER 3. DSD -18-021 - DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION — 30T-07205 - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT — OP/17/007/H/KA - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION — ZC17/019/H/KA - 1940 FISCHER HALLMAN ROAD, 163 PLAINS ROAD & 780 HURON ROAD - SCHLEGEL URBAN DEVELOPMENTS CORP. (CONT'D) "That Official Plan Amendment Application OP17/007/H/KA for Schlegel Urban Developments Corp. requesting a change to the properties municipally addressed 1940 Fischer Hallman Road, 163 Plains Road & 780 Huron Road to the Urban Structure Identification and Land Use Designations as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD -18-021, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD -18-021 as Appendix 'A', for the lands specified and illustrated as the "Area of Amendment" on Schedules A and B thereto, and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and, That Zone Change Application ZC17/019/H/KA for Schlegel Urban Development Corp., be approved, as amended, in the "Proposed By-law", as circulated at the June 18, 2018 Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting, and "Map No. 1" attached to Report DSD 18-021 as Appendix 'B'; and that in accordance with Planning Act Section 45 (1.3 & 1.4) that applications for minor variances shall be permitted for lands subject to Zone Change Application ZC17/019/H/KA; and, That the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Section 51 (44) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P 13, as amended, and Delegation By-law 2002-64, hereby modifies the conditions of draft approval for Plan of Subdivision Application 30T-07205, in the City of Kitchener, for Schlegel Urban Developments Corp., as attached to Report DSD 18-021 as Appendix 'C'; and further, That staff be directed to proceed with the Privately Owned and Maintained Publically Accessible (POMPA) Parks concept, in accordance with the discussion contained in Report DSD 18-021, and subject to Conditions of Draft Plan Approval as attached to Report DSD 18-021 as Appendix 'C'; that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute agreements which may be necessary to implement the POMPA Parks concept; and that Council deem the deferred dedication of parkland, as contemplated in the POMPA Park concept, to comply with Parkland Dedication Policy (1-1074)." 4. ADJOURNMENT On motion, this meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m. J. Rodrigues Committee Administrator