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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-08-15PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES AUGUST 15. 2011 CITY OF KITCHENER The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee met this date, commencing at 7:00 p. m. Present: Councillor Z. Janecki -Vice-Chair Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors S. Davey, J. Gazzola, Y. Fernandes, P. Singh, K. Galloway, B. loannidis, F. Etherington and D. Glenn-Graham. Staff: C. Ladd, Chief Administrative Officer J. Willmer, Deputy CAO, Community Services D. Chapman, Deputy CAO, Finance & Corporate Services S. Ross, Assistant City Solicitor A. Pinard, Director of Planning G. Murphy, Director of Engineering J. McBride, Director of Transportation Planning D. Ross, Manager of Development Review B. Sloan, Manager of Long Range Planning J. von Westerholt, Senior Planner B. Steiner, Senior Environmental Planner G. Stevenson, Planner C. Goodeve, Committee Administrator Prior to commencement, the Chair read aloud the following statement: This is a formal public meeting to consider applications under the Planning Act. If a person or public body does not make oral or written submissions to the City of Kitchener before the proposed applications are considered, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision to the Ontario Municipal Board and may not be added as a party to a hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board." CSD-11-085 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC11/03/S/KA - 2340, 2360 & 2380 SHIRLEY DRIVE - MKG HOLDING CORP. The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-11-085, dated July 14, 2011 recommending approval of a zone change to add the sale and rental of motor vehicles and outdoor storage of motor vehicles as permitted uses for 2340, 2360 and 2380 Shirley Drive; thereby, allowing the lands to be used as an automobile service centre and dealership. Ms. D. Ross reviewed the report. Concerns were raised regarding the potential impact that the proposed use might have as portions of the property are within the flood plain of the Grand River. Ms. Ross responded that the current zoning allows the range of services provided by a typical automobile dealership, however the amount of space dedicated to sales is limited. The proposed zone change would remove the limitation on the number of vehicles for sale/lease at the dealership. She stated that the Ontario Ministry of the Environment sets out requirements to prevent any adverse impact to ground water or the flood plain, and permits would need to be obtained from the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA). Ms. Kendra Murphy, GSP Group Inc. addressed the Committee in support of the proposed zone change application. She advised that as part of this process, they were required to prepare and submit a Spills Prevention and Contingency Plan to the GRCA. On motion by Councillor S. Davey - it was resolved: "That Zone Change Application ZC11/03/S/KA (2340, 2360 & 2380 Shirley Drive, M.K.G. Holding Corporation) for the purpose of changing the zoning from Business Park Zone (B-1) with Special Regulation Provision 31 R and from Business Park Zone (B-1) with Special Regulation Provisions 1 R, 31 R and 56R and Special Use Provision 57U to Business Park Zone (B-1) with Special Regulation Provision 31 R and Special Use Provision 413U and Business Park Zone (B-1) with Special Regulation Provisions 1R, 31 R and 56R and Special Use Provisions 57U, 413U and 414U, be approved in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law" dated June 14, 2011, attached to Community Services Department report CSD-11-085 as Appendix `A'." PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES AUGUST 15, 2011 - 52 - CITY OF KITCHENER 2. CSD-11-082 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC11/005/B/EB - 28 BLOOMINGDALE ROAD - DAVID AND DENISE SCHOTT The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-11-082, dated June 14, 2011 recommending approval of a zone change to add Special Use and Special Regulation Provisions, to permit personal service uses, asingle-detached dwelling, tradesmen or contracting establishment, and manufacturing within the existing structures at 28 Bloomingdale Road. Ms. D. Ross reviewed the report. Ms. Victoria Nimski, Ms. Gisela Gregory and Mr. Dave Schott were in attendance and addressed the Committee in support of the proposed zone change application. On motion by Councillor S. Davey - it was resolved: "That Zone Change Application ZC11/05/B/EB for David and Denise Schott at 28 Bloomingdale Road, for the purpose of adding Special Use Provision 412U and Special Regulation Provision 571 R to allow a personal service use, a tradesman or contractor's establishment use, a manufacturing use, and asingle-detached dwelling, in the City of Kitchener and specified and illustrated as the Subject Area on Map No. 1, be approved in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law" dated May 18, 2011, attached to Community Services Department report CSD-11-082 as Appendix `A'." CSD-11-077 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC10/12/H/GS - 313 & 319 HIGHLAND ROAD WEST - BOZENA SIKORSKI & JADEF INVESTMENTS LTD. The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-11-077, dated July 21, 2011 recommending approval of a zone change to allow personal services, health office, and health clinic as permitted uses at 313 and 319 Highland Road West. Mr. G. Stevenson reviewed the report. Questions were raised regarding the request from an area resident that the applicant be required to install a fence at the rear of the property. Mr. Stevenson advised that those kinds of measures would be addressed through the required future Site Plan process and are premature at the zone change stage. He confirmed that the existing lawn sign for the business does not conform to the City's Sign By-law and the applicant is awaiting the outcome of the zone change process prior to dealing with the sign. On motion by Mayor C. Zehr - itwas resolved: "That Zone Change Application ZC10/12/H/GS (Bozena Sikorski, 313 Highland Road West & Jadef Investments Ltd, 319 Highland Road West), for the purpose of changing the zoning from Residential Five Zone (R-5) to Residential Five Zone (R-5) with Special Use Provision 415U, in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law" dated July 13, 2011, attached to Community Services Department report CSD-11-077 as Appendix `A', be approved." CSD-11-093 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC11/002/W/GS - 177 & 185 WINDALE CRESCENT - MANSOURA DEVELOPMENTS INC. The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-11-093, dated July 21, 2011 recommending approval of a zone change to remove Holding Provision 52H from 177 and 185 Windale Crescent. Mr. G. Stevenson reviewed the report. In response to questions, Mr. Stevenson confirmed that all portions of the subject property are zoned Residential Six (R-6). He added that the purpose of Holding Provision 52H was to restrict all uses permitted by the R-6 Zone until the conditions connected to the disposition of the redundant portion of Howe Drive had been met. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES AUGUST 15, 2011 - 53 - CITY OF KITCHENER CSD-11-093 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC11/002fW/GS - 177 & 185 WINDALE CRESCENT - MANSOURA DEVELOPMENTS INC. (CONT'D) On motion by Councillor P. Singh - itwas resolved: "That Zone Change Application ZC11/002/W/GS (177 & 185 Windale Crescent, Mansoura Development Inc.) for the purpose of changing the zoning from Residential Six Zone (R-6) with Special Regulation Provision 444R and Holding Provision 52H to Residential Six Zone (R-6) with Special Regulation Provision 444R, in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law" dated May 18, 2011, attached to Community Services Department report CSD-11-078 as Appendix `A', be approved." CSD-11-094 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC11/006/T/GS - 225 THE BOARDWALK - INCC CORP. The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-11-094, dated July 21, 2011 recommending approval of a zone change to remove Holding Provision 57H from 225 The Boardwalk, which is required to be lifted prior to the development of the subject site. Mr. G. Stevenson reviewed the report. Mr. Paul Britton, MHBC Planning addressed the Committee in support of the staff recommendation. On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola - itwas resolved: "That Zone Change Application ZC11/006/T/GS (225 The Boardwalk, The INCC Corp.) to remove Holding Provision 57H in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law" dated July 13, 2011, attached to Community Services Department report CSD-11-094 as Appendix `A', be approved." CSD-11-100 -SOUTHWEST URBAN AREA STUDIES PROPOSED ROSENBERG SECONDARY PLAN - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 11/01/COK/JVW The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-11-100, dated August 8, 2011 recommending the adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 90 and the proposed Rosenberg Secondary Plan for the southwest urban area of Kitchener. In addition, the Committee was in receipt this date of written submissions from: Mr. Victor Labreche, Labreche Patterson & Associates Inc.; Mr. Chris Pidgeon, GSP Group; Mr. Paul Britton, MHBC Planning; and, Mr. Peter Smith, Bousfield Inc. Ms. J. vonWesterholt along with Mr. B. Sloan provided an overview of what has occurred to date concerning the Southwest Urban Area studies and proposed Rosenberg Secondary Plan. It was noted that the Southwest Urban Area studies and supporting materials including draft Official Plan Amendment No. 90, draft Secondary Plan, updated Community Master Plan and associated technical studies were reviewed and updated as necessary as a result of the comments submitted since the June 28, 2011 Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting. Ms. vonWesterholt requested that in addition to the staff recommendation, the Committee endorse the following change to Policy 5. of Section 5 Water Management: "The City of Kitchener shall complete the Strasburg Creek Flood Control Environmental Assessment (Stantec) prior to approvals of development applications for lands north of the Williamsburg Cemetery and recommendations made as part of the environmental assessment may impact development applications within the affected study area. " Councillor Y. Fernandes questioned the distance separation limits for drive-throughs and indicated that it would be her preference to have no drive-throughs permitted in the subject area as a means of promoting a walkable community. Mr. A. Pinard advised that while earlier PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES AUGUST 15. 2011 - 54 - CITY OF KITCHENER 6. CSD-11-100 -SOUTHWEST URBAN AREA STUDIES PROPOSED ROSENBERG SECONDARY PLAN - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 11/01/COK/JVW (CONT'D) versions of the Secondary Plan included minimum setbacks for drive-throughs, no specific numerical distance separations are currently being proposed. He noted that policies are still included in the Secondary Plan that discourages the development of drive-throughs along transit supportive corridors. Councillor Z. Janecki requested clarification regarding the existing private Official Plan Amendment applications. Ms. vonWesterholt advised that those were submitted in 2004 and no decisions were been made by Council, as the area needed to be comprehensively planned. She stated that this has now been done through the Community Master Plan process and the Secondary Plan process, with land uses being proposed by the City through OPA 90 and the Rosenberg Secondary Plan. Accordingly, it is staffs' position that there is no longer a need to pursue the individual private Official Plan Amendment applications submitted for lands within the study area. Mr. Paul Britton, MHBC Planning reviewed his circulated correspondence and commended staff on the collaborative process undertaken to develop OPA 90 and the Rosenberg Secondary Plan. He then requested five further changes to the Secondary Plan. He expressed concern with the proposed 30 metre buffer for natural areas, particularly with respect to lands where gravel extraction has and/or is currently taking place. He indicated that there is no need to impose setbacks for these lands greater than the existing 7.5 metre buffer, as there would be no greater impact that could occur than the extraction that has already taken place. Accordingly, he requested that the Natural Heritage Conservation Designation should coincide with the limits of the natural features, and that buffer requirements be determined through an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) submitted as part of a development application. In addition, he requested that use of Ontario Hydro Corridors be allowed in conjunction with adjacent land uses, provided community trail objectives are not compromised. Mr. Britton expressed additional concerns regarding the proposed requirement for a zone change to develop lands designated Neighbourhood Institutional, which were identified as potential school sites and deemed not to be of use by the local school boards. He suggested that this places and unnecessary hardship on developers and is inconsistent with existing planning practices. He further proposed that the Region of Waterloo be asked to advance the timing of the Class Environmental Assessment for Fischer Hallman Road and City staff be directed to expedite the Strasburg Creek Flood Control Environmental Assessment and any required revisions to the Fischer Hallman Road Culvert Class Environmental Assessment. Concerning the written comments submitted by Mr. Britton this date, Mayor C. Zehr questioned how many of those concerns were new and how many had been previously discussed with staff. Mr. Britton advised that it was not his intention to surprise staff, adding that soon after he reviewed the latest version of the Secondary Plan he put forward the proposed revisions. He stated that he and staff disagree on the proposed buffers and the requirement for a zone change application for lands identified as potential school sites. He suggested that it would be different if the school boards owned or had interests in the lands, but in his opinion, the proposed requirement places an undue burden on a developer. He commented that he has not seen this kind of requirement in any other Secondary Plan enacted in the Province. Councillor K. Galloway question what could be developed on lands identified as a potential school sites. Mr. Sloan advised that the lands could be used for educational establishments, religious institutions, community or day care facilities, adding that anything outside of those uses would require a zone change. He stated that these sites are centrally located and requiring a zone change would allow for a public process by which area residents could voice their opinions on any new proposed use. Questions were raised regarding the 30 metre buffer requirement, and Ms. vonWesterholt advised that the minimum 30 metre buffer from core natural areas was recommended in the Upper Strasburg Creek Subwatershed Plan Update and Alder Creek Watershed Study. She added that maintaining the buffers was re-confirmed during the creation of the Community Master Plan and through consultation with the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and Environmental Planning staff. With respect to the lands containing gravel pits, Mr. Pinard PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES AUGUST 15. 2011 - 55 - CITY OF KITCHENER 6. CSD-11-100 -SOUTHWEST URBAN AREA STUDIES PROPOSED ROSENBERG SECONDARY PLAN - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 11/01/COK/JVW (CONT'D) confirmed that current extraction licences allow those landowners to operate up to 7.5 metres of core natural areas, noting that the 30 metre buffer would apply to any new development on those lands. Mr. Sloan advised that staff have no concerns with expediting the studies specified by Mr. Britton. In addition, he clarified that policies are currently in place permitting Ontario Hydro Corridors to be partially used by adjacent landowners. He indicated that with respect to the other points raised by Mr. Britton, it is staff's position that the current policy wording in the Secondary Plan regarding lands designated Neighbourhood Institutional is appropriate and should not be changed. Mr. Peter Smith, Bousfield Inc. advised that his client is generally supportive of the proposed policy direction and land use designations set out in OPA 90 and the Rosenberg Secondary Plan. He stated that through discussions with staff a number of their concerns were resolved; however, 14 items of contention remain unaddressed, as outlined in his circulated correspondence. He commented that similar to Mr. Britton, he takes issue with the proposed buffer and associated depiction of the Natural Heritage Areas. He suggested that the buffers should be determined based upon site-specific studies, with the widths being reflective of the natural feature and adjacent land use. In addition, he put forward that the wording for the Neighbourhood Institutional designation should be changed to provide that if a site was no longer required for a school, alternative institutional and residential uses would be permitted. Further, he proposed that the existing Interim Control By-law applied to the subject lands be rescinded once OPA 90 comes into effect; and, asked that the Region of Waterloo be requested to advance the timing of the Class Environmental Assessment for Fischer Hallman Road. Councillor Fernandes requested clarification regarding the intent of Mr. Smith's proposed change with regard to the term "after development" in Water Management Policy 8. Mr. Smith advised that the City would require monitoring of the groundwater recharge areas and related infiltration facilities for a period of at least two years after development. He added that currently the Policy states that where infiltration targets are not being achieved, the City may require additional monitoring for a period of two more years. He noted that they are proposing that rather than having the monitoring commence after development, it should start at 80% build-out on a staged basis. In addition, as opposed to requiring two more years of monitoring, the section should be re-worded to allow flexibility for the developer to undertake actions to remediate the situation. Councillor Fernandes expressed concern with the proposed re- wording to remove the requirement for additional monitoring. Ms. vonWesterholt advised that the proposed 80% build-out could be discussed and potentially be made a draft condition of approval of a subdivision application. In response to a question from Mayor Zehr, Ms. vonWesterholt advised that Mr. Smith's correspondence was received by staff at approximately 4:00 p. m. this date, and accordingly staff did not have a chance to review the 14 proposed changes in detail. She pointed out that Mr. Smith has suggested a number of grammatical and editorial changes that could be addressed prior to the submission of OPA 90 and the Secondary Plan for approval by the Region of Waterloo. Mayor C. Zehr questioned how many of the proposed 14 changes were new. Mr. Smith advised that approximately half of the points raised in his correspondence were previously discussed with staff, such as, those concerning the natural heritage buffers. He indicated that some of his concerns were raised when the latest version of OPA 90 and the Secondary Plan were made available to the public. He stated that a vast majority of issues Bousfield Inc. have identified to date, have been resolved through collaboration with staff. He suggested that none of the concerns or comments in his correspondence should come as a surprise to staff. Several members expressed frustration with the last minute submissions and additional suggested changes. Councillor Janecki suggested that staff did not have a sufficient opportunity to review the changes that were brought forward this date and in his opinion, the Committee might want to consider deferring this matter. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES AUGUST 15. 2011 - 56 - CITY OF KITCHENER 6. CSD-11-100 -SOUTHWEST URBAN AREA STUDIES PROPOSED ROSENBERG SECONDARY PLAN - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 11/01/COK/JVW (CONT'D) Mr. Pinard advised that the latest version of OPA 90 and the Rosenberg Secondary Plan have been available for review for the past two weeks. He stated that while several of the submissions received this date were circulated to staff late this afternoon, many of the comments and concerns being expressed have been previously discussed. Accordingly, staff are comfortable in seeking approval of OPA 90 and the Secondary Plan at this time. Regarding the suggested removal of the Interim Control By-law, Mr. S. Ross advised that the By-law would not be withdrawn until the existing appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) have been withdrawn and pending the submission of any appeals to the subject documents. In addition, he spoke in agreement of the comments made by Mr. Pinard, noting that the parties have had numerous opportunities to propose changes over the past few months. Mayor Zehr indicated that he would not be supportive of deferring this matter any further, adding that at the June 28t" meeting, the Committee was clear that a final decision would be rendered this date. Mr. Chris Pidgeon, GSP Group, reviewed his circulated correspondence and expressed concern with the amount of time that was afforded to stakeholders to review the latest versions of OPA 90 and the Rosenberg Secondary Plan. He stated that while he appreciates the concerns expressed by the Committee regarding last minute submissions, in his opinion minimal time was given to stakeholders to review these substantive documents. He stated that at the June 28, 2011 meeting, he identified a number of issues concerning the lands owned by Schlegel Urban Development; however, they have not been addressed. He spoke in opposition to the Special Policy Area 3 designation, noting that Schlegel undertook natural heritage inventory work, including additional field reconnaissance in spring 2011. He commented that this designation of 18 acres owned by his clients essentially defers any urban development pending further study. He added that during a stakeholder meeting with City staff, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) indicated that they would not appeal if the City decided to designate those lands for development, as permits would still need to be obtained from MNR for any future development of those lands. He stated that they would like an opportunity to continue to work with staff to avoid having the Secondary Plan appealed to the OMB. With respect to the proposed Community Centre and Library identified for the Schlegel lands, Mr. Pidgeon expressed concerns that development of the subdivision would be long concluded before the City has the necessary funding available to proceed with the construction of those facilities. He stated that Schlegel would prefer to have those lands designated as Neighbourhood Institutional and remain part of their land holdings until such time as the City is able to move forward with the Community Centre and Library. He suggested that if eventually it were decided that those facilities are no longer needed, through the revised designation the lands would be available for residential development. He proposed that this matter be deferred for a period of two weeks to allow further discussions with staff regarding the issues outlined in his correspondence. To the concerns raised by Mr. Pidgeon regarding the Community Centre and Library, Mr. Sloan advised that staff feel the land use designation specified in the Secondary Plan is appropriate. He stated that under the prescribed designation should the City not move forward with the facilities, the identified future use of those lands would be as a park. He noted that the area surrounding the site is projected to have a high density and as such, a community park is considered a favourable alternative if the proposed Community Centre and Library are not constructed. In response to questions regarding the lands in Special Policy Area 3, Mr. Pidgeon indicated that their fieldwork conducted this spring found no evidence of a "Threatened Species" on the 18 acres owned by his client. He acknowledged that regardless of the designation applied to those lands, a permit would need to be obtained from MNR to prior to undertaking any future development. He added that this afternoon he went over his concerns with Mr. Pinard, but they could not come to a resolution. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES AUGUST 15, 2011 - 57 - CITY OF KITCHENER 6. CSD-11-100 -SOUTHWEST URBAN AREA STUDIES PROPOSED ROSENBERG SECONDARY PLAN - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 11/01/COK/JVW (CONT'D) Ms. vonWesterholt advised that with respect to Special Policy Area 3, the final extent and boundary of the Natural Heritage Conservation and Low Density Residential 1 land use designations would be determined during the permit process provided for under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). She stated that MNR would determine the extent of the significant habitat through the study and fieldwork completed to date. She added that this area would remain in an Natural Heritage Conservation /Open Space designation while other lands in the Special Policy Area could be released for development if it is determined that they are not significant habitat; and, would therefore have a Low Density Residential 1 designation. She commented that MNR's permit process is applicable to all landowners affected by the Special Policy Area 3 designation, including the City of Kitchener. She noted that timing for development is dependent upon how actively landowners pursue their permits with MNR during the subdivision approvals process. Mr. William Mazmanian, area resident, addressed the Committee regarding the traffic congestion currently being experienced on Fischer Hallman Road, particularly at the intersection with Bleams Road. He suggested that this situation has gotten worse over the past two years. He put forward that consideration should be given to widening Fischer Hallman Road prior to allowing further residential development in the area. Mr. Willmer clarified that consideration was currently being given to the proposed future land uses in the area, and not to any development applications. It was also noted that Fischer Hallman Road is a Regional Road and as such, any proposed widening would fall under the jurisdiction of the Region of Waterloo. Mayor C. Zehr suggested that an in-camera meeting be convened to seek advice as to the possible impact that a deferral could have on current litigation involving the subject lands. The following motion was Carried Unanimously by all members present. On motion by Mayor C. Zehr - it was resolved: "That an in-camera meeting be held immediately to consider a matter of solicitor-client privilege." The Committee then recessed at 9:15 p. m. and reconvened at 9:37 p. m. following an in-camera meeting with all members present, except Councillor B. Vrbanovic. On motion, Councillor Galloway brought the recommendation contained in Report CSD-11-100 forward for consideration, with four additional clauses pertaining to: the requested advancement in timing for several Class Environmental Assessments; permitting staff to undertake additional grammatical and editorial changes; allowing for further discussions with stakeholders prior to approval being granted by the Region of Waterloo; and, the amendment put forward by staff regarding Policy 5. of Section 5 Water Management. Mayor Zehr commented that if approved by Council, OPA 90 and the Rosenberg Secondary Plan would be forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for ratification. He pointed out that there is time prior to consideration being given by Regional Council for stakeholders and staff to come to terms on various unresolved issues. He noted that those changes could then be incorporated into the final documents approved by the Region. Councillor Fernandes spoke in support of Councillor Galloway's recommendation, advising that during this process she has gained respect for Planning staff and all of the facets that go into the creation of a Community Master Plan and Secondary Plan. She commended staff on their dedication to the tenets of developing a walkable community that is sensitive to the area's natural environment. Councillor Janecki noted that any recommendation regarding this matter would be considered at a special Council meeting to be held immediately following this meeting. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES AUGUST 15. 2011 - 58 - CITY OF KITCHENER 6. CSD-11-100 -SOUTHWEST URBAN AREA STUDIES PROPOSED ROSENBERG SECONDARY PLAN - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 11/01/COK/JVW (CONT'D) The following motion was Carried Unanimously on a recorded vote by all members present. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway - itwas resolved: "That the Southwest Urban Area Studies: Community Master Plan, including supporting studies, prepared by The Planning Partnership et al., dated February 2011 as updated, be adopted; and, That Official Plan Amendment application 11/01/COK/JvW (Rosenberg Secondary Plan), to designate and redesignate lands located in the Southwest Urban Area (generally along Fischer Hallman Road from south of Rockwood Road to north of Plains Road and westerly along Bleams Road to Trussler Road) to a variety of land uses including: Mixed Use 2, Mixed Use 1, High Density Residential, Medium Density Residential 2, Medium Density Residential 1, Low Density Residential 2, Low Density Residential 1, Neighbourhood Institutional, Neighbourhood Park, Open Space and Natural Heritage Conservation and to amend existing Official Plan Maps 4, 5 and 8 and Part 3, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment 90 attached to Community Services Department Report CSD-11-100 as Appendix `B', and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and, That the studies prepared in support of the Rosenberg Secondary Plan, including the Preliminary Noise Assessment (HGC Consultants, June 2011), Fischer Hallman Road Conceptual Streetscape Plan (The Planning Partnership, June 2011), Comprehensive Stormwater Management Strategy (AMEC, June 2011 as updated), Sanitary Servicing Overview (Engineering, July 2011), Transportation Assessment (Poulos & Chung) be adopted; and, That a new planning community titled, "Rosenberg" be created for lands subject to OPA 90 formerly application OP11/01/COK/JvW (known as the Southwest Urban Area) and that the Trussler and Huron Community boundaries and any mapping and policies be modified accordingly; and, That the remainder of the lands identified as `Areas Under Study' and `Deferral 3a' on Map 5-Land Use Plan of the City's Official Plan that are outside of the Rosenberg Secondary Plan be reviewed as part of the new Official Plan or separate Official Plan Amendment Process; and, That any previous decisions on Official Plan Amendments within the Rosenberg Secondary Plan area (i.e. former Industrial/Business Park City approvals) be rescinded; and, That landowners within the Rosenberg Secondary Plan area be respectfully requested to withdraw any existing private-initiated Official Plan Amendments within the subject area; and, That the proposed collector roads within the Rosenberg Secondary Plan area be named as shown on Schedule `A' of Official Plan Amendment No. 90; and, That the timing of development application and infrastructure consideration for the Rosenberg Secondary Plan area be referred to the Kitchener Growth Management Plan 2011 process for consideration by Committee of Council; and, That a potential future street between Fischer Hallman Road (near existing Plains Road intersection) and future Strasburg Road extension generally following the current City Urban Area boundary as conceptually illustrated in Appendix `A' of Report CSD-11-100, be referred to the City's Transportation Master Plan for future consideration; and, PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES AUGUST 15, 2011 - 59 - CITY OF KITCHENER CSD-11-100 -SOUTHWEST URBAN AREA STUDIES PROPOSED ROSENBERG SECONDARY PLAN - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 11/01/COK/JVW (CONT'D) That the Region of Waterloo be requested to extend the planned iExpress bus service southerly on Fischer Hallman Road to a future transit hub south of Huron Road at an appropriate, yet early stage, of development of the Rosenberg Community; and, That the Region of Waterloo be requested to investigate the feasibility of a future Regional Road/Regional Road network enhancement that would provide an alternative route to by-pass Fischer Hallman Road before Huron Road and connect Highway 7/8 at Trussler Road/Ira Needles Boulevard with Highway 401 as conceptually illustrated in Appendix `A' of Report CSD-11-100; and, That the Region of Waterloo be requested to advance the timing of the Class Environmental Assessment for Fischer Hallman Road and City staff be directed to expedite the Strasburg Creek Flood Control Environmental Assessment (Stantec) and any required revisions to the Fischer Hallman Road Culvert Class Environmental Assessment; and, That staff be permitted to undertake appropriate/necessary grammatical and editorial changes to Official Plan Amendment 90 and application 11/01/COK/JvW (Rosenberg Secondary Plan), prior to those documents being considered by Regional Council; and, That staff continue to undertake discussions to address issues raised by stakeholders prior to approval being granted by the Region of Waterloo; and further, That Policy 5. of Section 5 Water Management contained in the Rosenberg Secondary Plan be replaced with the following: `The City of Kitchener shall complete the Strasburg Creek Flood Control Environmental Assessment (Stantec) prior to approvals of development applications for lands north of the Williamsburg Cemetery and recommendations made as part of the environmental assessment may impact development applications within the affected study area."' ADJOURNMENT On motion, this meeting adjourned at 9:47 p. m. Colin Goodeve Committee Administrator