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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDev & Tech Svcs - 2003-12-08DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 8~ 2003 CITY OF KITCHENER The Development and Technical Services Committee met this date commencing at 7:15 p.m. under Councillor C. Weylie, Chair, with the following members present: Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors G. Lorentz, J. Smola and J. Gazzola. Councillor B. Vrbanovic entered the meeting shortly after its commencement. Officials Present: Ms. F. McCrea and Messrs. G. Stewart, J. Willmer, J. McBride, L. Masseo, R. Shamess, B. Sloan, R. Mounsey and L.W. Neil. 1. DTS-03-194 - ALPINE ROAD FROM OTTAWA STREET SOUTH TO ALPINE COURT ON-STREET PARKING FAIRVIEW - GATEWAY WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-03-194 dated November 21, 2003 dealing with a recommendation to prohibit parking on the north side of Alpine Road. On motion by Mayor C. Zehr - it was resolved: "That on-street parking be prohibited at any time on the north side of Alpine Road from Ottawa Street South to Alpine Court. That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly." 2. UPDATE REPORTS DEFERRED COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION ARISING FROM DTS-03-159 AND DTS-03-188 HOMER WATSON BOULEVARD / BLOCK LINE ROAD (SOUTHEAST CORNER) MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 02/08/H/BS ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 02/06/H/BS (TWO PROPOSED BY- LAWS) REPEAL OF COUNTRY HILLS EAST COMMUNITY PLAN DGF INVESTMENTS LTD. FAIRVIEW - GATEWAY WARD Mr. L. Masseo advised that Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-03-203 dated December 5, 2003 had been circulated to the Committee as an update with respect to the deferred Committee recommendation arising from staff reports DTS-03-159 and DTS-03-188 which were considered at the Committee meetings held October 6 and November 17, 2003 respectively. Attached to report DTS-03-203 were two proposed By-laws (A) and (B), each dated October 6, 2003. Mr. B. Sloan circulated a submission this date containing a revised recommendation further to the recommendation contained in report DTS-03-203. In this regard, a revised proposed By-law (A) dated December 8, 2003 was circulated with the submission and contained an additional item dealing with 'Access' under Clause 4 of the by-law. He noted that the applications had been previously deferred due to concerns with respect to traffic and engineering issues and noted that engineering concerns had now been satisfied. However, a number of meetings had been held with respect to traffic issues that remain unresolved. Notwithstanding, he agreed that the recommendation could be approved but that the applications were not in a position to go forward for three readings of the by-laws. He noted that the change to the by-law deals with commercial uses not being able to gain access to Fallowfield Road and instead be restricted to accessing an arterial road. Councillor G. Lorentz questioned if the Region of Waterloo was prepared to grant access to the arterial roads and Messrs. Graham Vincent and Bruce Erb, who were in attendance, advised that one access was provided from Block Line Road plus one right-in, right-out access for Homer Watson Boulevard. DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER8~2003 2. UPDATE REPORTS - 225- CITY OF KITCHENER DEFERRED COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION ARISING FROM DTS-03-159 AND DTS-03-188 HOMER WATSON BOULEVARD / BLOCK LINE ROAD (SOUTHEAST CORNER) MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 02/08/H/BS ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 02/06/H/BS (TWO PROPOSED BY- LAWS) REPEAL OF COUNTRY HILLS EAST COMMUNITY PLAN DGF INVESTMENTS LTD. FAIRVIEW - GATEWAY WARD (CONT'D) Mr. P. Britton, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning, attended on behalf of Drewlo Holdings which has property on the adjoining easterly side of the DGF lands to comment on traffic and sanitary capacity issues. He noted that there were still certain matters to be resolved on the traffic capacity issue and that he was satisfied at this time with respect to sanitary capacity assurances given notwithstanding that he has not received detailed calculations in this regard. Mr. Britton requested that his firm be notified when the two DGF zoning by-laws would be placed before Council for three readings and also asked for a written assurance that no sewer capacity would be taken from his client to accommodate the DGF development. Mr. Tom LeBrun, Gowling Lafleur Henderson, Barristers and Solicitors, attended on behalf of DGF Investments along with Dean Feltham, Michelle Desrosiers; John Ashwood, Javar Consultants, Toronto; Shelley Mclntosh, MTE Consultants Inc., Kitchener; and Z. Janecki, Planning and Engineering Initiatives to request that the staff recommendation be adopted. Mr. LeBrun did point out that they have a concern with the additional revision made this date to the zoning By-law (A) with respect to access. He advised that a meeting was held this date respecting traffic issues and noted that one concern of the Region was that required financing be in place. However, he did indicate that there was now a much better understanding of the traffic issues and that additional information could be provided to Council by December 15, 2003. He confirmed that required capacity was available and that this was no longer an issue. Councillor B. Vrbanovic entered the meeting at this point. Mr. LeBrun then made reference to required land exchanges, routing of commercial traffic and access requirements for commercial office and retail uses and asked that the Committee not accept the addition that has been made to the last paragraph of By-law (A) dealing with 'Access' because of the restrictions it would impose. In conclusion, Mr. LeBrun asked that his clients be notified of any applications that Drewlo Holdings proceeds with. In response to Mayor C. Zehr, Mr. L. LeBrun commented that a street connecting to Fallowfield from a traffic perspective was required. Councillor J. Gazzola indicated that he was prepared to move the revised recommendation distributed this date including the revision to proposed By-law (A) and that the by-laws could be dealt with at a later date following the December 15, 2003 Council meeting. In response to questions, Mr. L. Masseo commented that it was good planning principle to separate commercial and residential traffic. On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola - it was resolved: "A. That Municipal Plan Amendment Application MP 02/08/H/BS (Homer Watson Boulevard / Block Line Road - DGF Investments Limited) requesting a change in designation from Low Rise Residential to Medium Rise Residential with Special Policy #37, on lands legally described as Part Lot 1, Registrar's Compiled Plan 1482, and part of reserve Block "J", registered Plan 1329, more particularly described as part 4, plan 58R-14266, in the City of Kitchener, be approved, in the form shown in the Municipal Plan Amendment attached to report DTS-03-203. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this Amendment to the Municipal Plan is proper planning for the City. DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER8~2003 2. UPDATE REPORTS - 226- CITY OF KITCHENER DEFERRED COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION ARISING FROM DTS-03-159 AND DTS-03-188 HOMER WATSON BOULEVARD / BLOCK LINE ROAD (SOUTHEAST CORNER) MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 02/08/H/BS ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 02/06/H/BS (TWO PROPOSED BY- LAWS) REPEAL OF COUNTRY HILLS EAST COMMUNITY PLAN DGF INVESTMENTS LTD. FAIRVIEW - GATEWAY WARD (CONT'D) That Zone Change Application ZC 02/06/H/BS (Homer Watson Boulevard / Block Line Road - DGF Investments Limited) requesting a change from Arterial Commercial (C-6), with Special Use Provision 85U, Residential Eight Zone (R-8), with Special Use Provision 175U and Residential Six Zone (R-6) to Neighbourhood Shopping Centre Zone (C-2), with revised Special Use Provision 85U and Special Regulation Provision 371R, on the lands legally described as Part Lot 1, registrar's Compiled Plan 1482, and part of reserve Block "J", Registered Plan 1329, more particularly described as parts 1,2 and 3, Plan 58R-14266, in the City of Kitchener, be approved, in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law (A)" attached to report DTS-03-203, as revised dated December 8th, 2003, to add an additional phrase dealing with 'Access' to Clause 4 of the By-law, subject to the following: 1) That prior to any readings of the amending Zoning By-law, the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and the City of Kitchener for any traffic control measures that may be required; and 2) That the owner acknowledges that Condition 1 is requested to be satisfied within 12 months of the day of Council having approved by resolution Zone Change Application ZC 02/06/H/BS. In the event that this requirement is not fulfilled within the 12 month period, Council may consider rescinding its zone change approval. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City and is in conformity with a recommended Amendment (Homer Watson Boulevard / Block Line Road - DGF Investments Limited) to the City's Municipal Plan. That Zone Change Application ZC 02/06/H/BS (Homer Watson Boulevard / Block Line Road - DGF Investments Limited) requesting a change from Residential Eight Zone (R-8), with Special Use Provision 175U, Residential Six Zone (R-6) and Hazard Land Zone (P-3) to Residential Eight Zone (R-8), with Special Regulation Provision 372R, on the lands legally described as Part of Lot 1, Registrar's Compiled Plan 1482 and part of Reserve Block "J", Registered Plan 1329, more particularly described as part 4, Plan 58R-14266, in the City of Kitchener, be approved, in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law (B)", dated October 6tth 2003 attached to report DTS-03-203, subject to the following: 1) That prior to any readings of the amending Zoning By-law, the owner shall make satisfactory arrangements with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and the City of Kitchener for any traffic control measures that may be required; and 2) That the owner acknowledges that Condition 1 is requested to be satisfied within 12 months of the day of Council having approved by resolution Zone Change Application ZC 02/06/H/BS. In the event that this requirement is not fulfilled within the 12 month period, Council may consider rescinding its zone change approval. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City and is in conformity with the City's Municipal Plan. DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER8~2003 2. UPDATE REPORTS - 227- CITY OF KITCHENER DEFERRED COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION ARISING FROM DTS-03-159 AND DTS-03-188 HOMER WATSON BOULEVARD / BLOCK LINE ROAD (SOUTHEAST CORNER) MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 02/08/H/BS ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 02/06/H/BS (TWO PROPOSED BY- LAWS) REPEAL OF COUNTRY HILLS EAST COMMUNITY PLAN DGF INVESTMENTS LTD. FAIRVIEW - GATEWAY WARD (CONT'D) D. That the Country Hills East Community Plan be repealed. It is the opinion of this Committee that repealing the Plan is proper planning for the City." 3. DTS-03-193 HURON ROAD BETWEEN PLAINS ROAD AND STRASBURG ROAD ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC03/26/H/DR 673099 ONTARIO LIMITED SOUTH WARD The Committee was advised that the Department of Development and Technical Services was in receipt of a zone change application submitted by 673099 Ontario Limited with respect to a parcel of land fronting Huron Road east of the intersection of Huron Road and Plains Road. The subject lands are a draft approved plan of subdivision which has recently been revised to reflect some minor redesign of street layout and staging limits. Accordingly, some of the residential zoning categories have also been revised to better reflect dwelling types more appropriate to the new subdivision design which still maintains a broad mix of housing types within the plan. In this regard, the Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS- 03-193 dated November 25, 2003 and a proposed by-law dated November 25, 2003 attached to the report. It was pointed out that notice that the Committee would hold a public meeting this date to consider this matter had previously been given. Mr. L. Masseo briefly summarized the purpose of the application and advised that staff had nothing further to add. Ms. Carol Weibe, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning, attended to indicate her client supported the recommendation in the staff report. No other delegations were registered respecting this matter. On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz - it was resolved: "That Zone Change Application ZC 03/26/H/DR (Huron Road - 673099 Ontario Ltd.) to change the zoning on the subject lands from Residential Four Zone (R-4) with Special Regulation Provision 341, Residential Three Zone (R-3), Public Park (P-l), Residential Six Zone (R-6) with Special Regulation Provision 343, Restricted Business Park (B-2), Residential Six Zone (R-6) with Special Regulation Provision 342, Residential Six Zone (R-6) with Special Regulation Provision 344, Residential Six Zone (R-6) with Special Regulation Provision 345 to Residential Six Zone (R-6) with Special Regulation Provision 342 and Special Regulation Provision 410, Residential Six Zone (R-6) with Special Regulation Provision 343 and Special Regulation Provision 410, Residential Four Zone (R-4) with Special Regulation Provision 341, Public Park Zone (P-l) and Hazard Land Zone (P-3), Residential Six Zone (R-6) with Special Regulation Provision 344 and Special Regulation Provision 410 and Residential Six Zone (R-6) with Special Regulation Provision 345 and Special Regulation Provision 410 on lands legally described as Lots DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 8~ 2003 - 228- CITY OF KITCHENER 3. DTS-03-193 HURON ROAD BETWEEN PLAINS ROAD AND STRASBURG ROAD ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 03/26/H/DR 673099 ONTARIO LIMITED SOUTH WARD (CONT'D) 148 to 160 inclusive, Lots 162 and 163, Part Lots 176 and 177, Registered Plan 640, Part Lots 12 and 13 Biehns Tract, in the City of Kitchener, be approved in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law", dated November 25, 2003, attached to report DTS-03-193, without conditions. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City and is in conformity with the City's Municipal Plan." 4. DTS-03-200 112 BENTON STREET (FORMER ARROW SHIRT FACTORY) MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 02/ll/B/JV ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 02/35/B/JV - ARROW LOFTS INC. (AUBURN DEVELOPMENTS LTD.) - WEST - VICTORIA PARK WARD The Committee was advised that Arrow Lofts Inc. (Auburn Developments Inc.) has submitted applications for a municipal plan amendment and zone change with respect to lands known municipally as 112 Benton Street, the former Arrow Shirt factory site located at the southwest corner of Benton Street and George Street. The proposed applications would permit a high density residential project comprised of a four-storey loft addition to the existing factory building, a new 16-storey apartment building and an above-ground parking structure to be constructed. The proposed development would permit a Floor Space Ratio (FSR) of 5.0 and contain 340 units and 500 parking spaces. In this regard, the Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-03-200, dated November 27, 2003, and a proposed by-law dated November 21, 2003 attached to the report. Also attached to the report was the document to amend the Municipal Plan. It was pointed out that notice that the Committee would hold a public meeting this date to consider this matter had previously been given. Councillor C. Weylie read the following statement: 'This is a Public Meeting under 'The Planning Act, 1996' to consider Municipal Plan Amendment Application MP 02/l l/B/JV Section 17 (45) of the Planning Act allows the Ontario Municipal Board to dismiss all or part of an appeal without holding a hearing if the appellant did not make oral submissions at a public meeting or did not make written submissions to the council before the plan was adopted and, in the opinion of the Board, the appellant does not provide a reasonable explanation for having failed to make a submission. In order to ensure the record includes all the names of those individuals who are making verbal submissions today for this Municipal Plan Amendment, please ensure that you clearly identify yourself before you begin your submissions and the Clerk will record your name for the record. If your name does not appear on the record, you may jeopardize any further involvement you wish to have in these matters. Any recommendation made by the Development & Technical Services Committee on these matters today will be considered by City Council on December 15, 2003. If City Council adopts the amendments, they will proceed to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo who has the final approval authority for Municipal Plan Amendments. They are also the body to whom appeals are sent. Further information on these procedures is available from the City's Development and Technical Services Department or the Region's Department of Planning and Culture.' DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 8~ 2003 - 229- CITY OF KITCHENER 4. DTS-03-200 112 BENTON STREET (FORMER ARROW SHIRT FACTORY) MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 02/ll/B/JV ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 02/35/B/JV - ARROW LOFTS INC. (AUBURN DEVELOPMENTS LTD.) - WEST - VICTORIA PARK WARD (CONT'D) Mr. R. Mounsey advised that since circulation of the staff report, four written responses had been received. He then gave a presentation and also utilized the overhead projection system to present the proposal in terms of its size and in consideration of surrounding properties, and outlined a history of meetings that have taken place with regard to the proposed development. Mr. Mounsey made reference to various background reports that have been prepared and also referred to the Heritage Impact Assessment noting that Heritage Kitchener had given the proposal lengthy consideration but was still of the view that the development was too large. He pointed out that it was the City's view that the building did not overpower the site based on a 1:1 ratio and that compatibility with surrounding properties was a consideration in the design of the development. He then described the features of the development in terms of the setback of the four-storey addition to the former factory building, the 16-storey apartment building and the parking structure. In conclusion, he stated that staff support the proposed development. Mr. Chris Pidgeon, GSP Group, attended on behalf of the applicant along with representatives of Auburn Developments in support of the recommendation in the staff report. He described and illustrated the project and utilizing the overhead projection system, compared the 2002 original design concept to the concept now proposed which has been re-oriented to parallel Benton Street. He commented on various design and building issues, shadow analysis of the 16-storey structure, the historical significance of the site and a concern that has been expressed regarding the FSR of 5. He pointed out that it was the two-storey parking structure that increased the FSR from 4 to 5. Mr. Pidgeon then addressed the sideyard and rearyard issues, the building height 1:1 ratio which is a widely accepted human scale proportion and the existing buffering of the Nelson Terrace properties in addition to a 25m setback from the proposed apartment structure. Mr. Marty Wasilka, an owner of 30 Courtland Avenue East, attended in support of his undated submission distributed with the agenda which focuses on requesting the developer to be held accountable to meet the City's sound planning principles contained in the Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law. His presentation addressed reduced requirements proposed for the development, building height, method of streetscape calculation and the FSR. Councillor G. Lorentz questioned if heritage planning was in conflict with general planning. Mr. L. Masseo responded that considering heritage issues from a strict heritage point of view could be construed as some lowering in that regard but also pointed out features that compliment the development and address the heritage aspect. Mr. R. Mounsey advised that considerable discussion has been held with Mr. Bensason, Heritage Planner. Ms. Mary Ann Wasilka attended in support of a submission attached to her December 5, 2003 e- mail that was circulated to the Committee this date. She advised that she had at one point since the 1980s owned several of the Nelson Terrace properties which she had improved and restored to stability. Ms. Wasilka commented that she was appearing in anticipation of a possible Ontario Municipal Board hearing regarding the matter and remarked on the City having a conflict of interest as described in her submission. She also stated that the FSR would create the most densely populated block in the City and possibly in the Region. Mr. Thomas Seebohm attended to comment on the project and listed several positive aspects of it. However, he cautioned that an environment must be created that makes people want to live in a project and in this regard mentioned the reservations of the City's Heritage Planner. He questioned use of the 45 degree height plane analysis from the opposite side of Benton Street, suggesting that it should be done from the rear of Nelson Terrace properties. Mr. Seebohm supported the project's alignment along Benton Street but recommended four stories be removed from the apartment structure. Ms. Renate Fisher attended to express her view that the 16-storey apartment structure was a monolith that did not add anything to the heritage aspect of the area. DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 8~ 2003 - 230- CITY OF KITCHENER 4. DTS-03-200 112 BENTON STREET (FORMER ARROW SHIRT FACTORY) MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 02/ll/B/JV ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 02/35/B/JV - ARROW LOFTS INC. (AUBURN DEVELOPMENTS LTD.) - WEST - VICTORIA PARK WARD (CONT'D) Mr. Jerome Hauk attended to express his support of the project as more residents were needed within the Downtown. Mr. Tim Leahy, attended as Treasurer of the Board of the Bread and Roses residential property. He indicated support for redevelopment of the former Arrow factory building but had similar concerns to those of previous delegations. He commented that one third of the units in the Bread and Roses facility would be negatively impacted by shadows from the development and requested an FSR of 4 be maintained. He also expressed concern that Clemens Lane would provide a haven for criminal activity. In response to the Clemens Lane safety issue, Mr. L. Masseo confirmed that staff did consider it and would do so more intensely at the site plan stage. However, he did note lighting would be in place on the lane which would be subject to a lot more public usage than currently. For the record, a copy of a submission dated November 29, 2003 from Dr. Peter Nikiforuk was circulated this date addressing the staff report and expressing his concerns respecting the development. No other delegations were registered respecting this matter. Mayor C. Zehr expressed support for the project commenting that from the beginning it was apparent there would be competing interests which has resulted in alteration to the development concept. Councillor B. Vrbanovic stated that he supported the project, particularly since the City was supportive of greater intensification. He also noted that a lot of green space was available to future residents of the development given the proximity of Victoria Park and its many amenities. On motion by Mayor C. Zehr - it was resolved: That Municipal Plan Amendment Application MP 02/ll/B/JV (112 Benton Street - Arrow Lofts Inc.) requesting a change in designation from General Industrial to High Density Commercial Residential with Special Policy # on lands legally described as Parts of Lots 11 to 20 inclusive, Registered Plan 398 and Part of Lot 174, Subdivision of Lot 17, German Tract Company, Being Part 1 on Registered Plan 58R-7055, in the City of Kitchener, be approved, in the form shown in the Municipal Plan Amendment attached to report DTS-03-200, without conditions, and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this Amendment to the Municipal Plan is proper planning for the City. That Zone Change Application ZC 02/35/B/JV (112 Benton Street - Arrow Lofts Inc.) requesting a change from General Industrial Zone (M-2) to (CR-3) with Special Regulation Provision 349R and Holding Provision 46H on lands legally described as Parts of Lots 11 to 20 inclusive, Registered Plan 398 and Part of Lot 174, Subdivision of Lot 17, German Tract Company, Being Part 1 on Registered Plan 58R-7055 in the City of Kitchener, be approved, in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law", dated November 21,2003 attached to report DTS-03-200, without conditions. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City and is in conformity with a recommended Amendment (112 Benton Street - Arrow Lofts Inc.) to the City's Municipal Plan. DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 8~ 2003 - 231- CITY OF KITCHENER 4. DTS-03-200 112 BENTON STREET (FORMER ARROW SHIRT FACTORY) MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 02/ll/B/JV ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 02/35/B/JV - ARROW LOFTS INC. (AUBURN DEVELOPMENTS LTD.) - WEST - VICTORIA PARK WARD (CONT'D) That the Heritage Impact Assessment and associated addendums thereto, as approved by the City's Director of Planning on November 27, 2003, be recognized as the basis for City staff to evaluate and approve all site plan and building permit applications." 5. DTS-03-197 PARK STREET BETWEEN DAVID STREET AND DEVON STREET RE-NAMING A PORTION OF PARK STREET TO JUBILEE DRIVE - WEST - VICTORIA PARK WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-03-197 dated November 19, 2003 dealing with a proposal to rename a portion of Park Street between David Street and Devon Street to Jubilee Drive. It was pointed out in the report that the purpose of the street renaming was in commemoration of the Golden Jubilee celebration for Queen Elizabeth II which was held in 2002. The report follows up on a recommendation supporting the street renaming as approved by Council at its meeting held July 2, 2003. Mr. L. Masseo summarized activity that has taken place regarding the proposed name change and outlined the properties that would be affected by an address change. Ms. Margaret Santos attended to suggest that care be taken in choosing a name and expressed concern with an over-emphasis on the Monarchy as it relates to Victoria Park. She indicated that she supported a change of name but not necessarily Jubilee Drive. In addition, Ms. Santos recommended that the name not reflect a vehicular emphasis such as use of the word 'Drive' or 'Road'. Finally, she commented that she would like to see the name embody a more modern civic concept. Mr. James Hill, St. Agatha, attended on behalf of the local branch of the Monarchist League of Canada to advise of their full support of the proposed name change which commemorates fifty years of service by the Queen who he noted had visited the area in 1959 and 1973. Mr. Rych Mills attended to support the proposed name change and did recommend an alternative name be used in place of the word "Drive". Further, he noted that there was a historical connection of Victoria Park to the Monarchy and it was appropriate that the street name change be reflective of this. Mr. L. Masseo advised that existing Council policy directs certain streets to be suffixed in certain ways but did mention that a new policy was being developed. Mr. J. McBride advised that he could not provide a suggestion at this time as to an alternative name but could provide more information for consideration at the December 15, 2003 Council meeting. It was noted that the three individuals who had brought this matter forward were in attendance at the meeting this date. On motion by Mayor C. Zehr - it was resolved: "That the following recommendation pertaining to re-naming of a portion of Park Street to Jubilee Drive be considered at the December 15, 2003 Council meetinq, subject to staff providing a report as to use of an alternative suffix in place of the word 'Drive': That Park Street be re-named to Jubilee 'Drive' between David Street and Devon Street; and accordingly, Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary by-law for consideration at the December 15, 2003 City Council meeting; and further, DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 8~ 2003 - 232- CITY OF KITCHENER 5. DTS-03-197 PARK STREET BETWEEN DAVID STREET AND DEVON STREET RE-NAMING A PORTION OF PARK STREET TO JUBILEE DRIVE - WEST - VICTORIA PARK WARD (CONT'D) That the properties currently addressed as 94 and 98 Heins Avenue and 57 Courtland Avenue West be assigned new municipal addresses of 2 and 4 Theresa Street and 57 Jubilee 'Drive' respectively." 6. DELEGATION - INITIALPRESENTATIONFOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES PLAINS ROAD BETWEEN FISCHER HALLMAN ROAD AND TRUSSLER ROAD SOUTH WARD Mr. Robert Milligan, attended to make a presentation with respect to Plains Road between Fischer Hallman Road and Trussler Road. He referred to a recent motor vehicle accident involving two fatalities on a curve of Plains Road and in this regard illustrated a map on the overhead projection system outlining the portion of the road in question. He also distributed a copy of a letter dated December 5, 2003 from Paul Grespan who, acting for the Hallman family, indicated support of Mr. Milligan's request to the City that improvements be made to this section of Plains Road to avoid future tragedies. Mr. Milligan commented that the road was a country road that was being used more heavily than the purpose it was designed for and recommended that steps be taken to change its use to be in accordance with its design capabilities. He pointed out that there had been a number of accidents at the curve and also at the intersection of Plains Road and Fischer Hallman Road. He then proposed a solution which he illustrated involving creation of berms across the road at the curve and installing turning circles on either side so as to effectively close the road to public use but provide an allowance for use by emergency vehicles and school buses to continue to utilize the entire length of this section of Plains Road. Councillor B. Vrbanovic suggested the matter be referred to staff to consider and prepare a report. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That alterations to existing Plains Road betweeen Fischer Hallman Road and Trussler Road as proposed in the December 8, 2003 presentation by Mr. Robert Milligan be referred to staff for preparation of a report for consideration at a future meeting of the Development and Technical Services Committee; and further, That Mr. Milligan be advised of the Committee meeting date to consider this matter." 7. DTS-03-202 INFORMATION UPDATE RE: KING STREET EAST WATER WELLS 4278 KING STREET EAST (FORMER FLYING DUTCHMAN MOTEL) FAIRVIEW - GATEWAY WARD The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS- 03-202 dated December 2, 2003 which was prepared in response to the presentation made by Mr. Bob McColl to City Council on November 24, 2003 wherein he expressed concern regarding two abandoned wells located on the property of a vacant building at 4278 King Street East (former Flying Dutchman Hotel). City Council referred this issue to the meeting this date. The staff report discusses the activity that was undertaken since Mr. McColl's presentation to Council and the process that has moved forward to have the wells de-commissioned and the former motel structure demolished. The report also comments on the matter of abandoned private wells in the City being a community-wide issue, as well as one amongst neighbours and reiterates how staff, in an effort to manage the situation better, are attempting to bridge the current gap in areas of authority, information and enforcement in reference to roles of the Province and Municipal government. In this regard, it was pointed out in the report that staff have an initiated a number of measures to promote co-operation to more effectively deal with abandoned private wells in the City by utilizing the resources of the City, the Region of Waterloo and the Province. DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 8~ 2003 - 233- CITY OF KITCHENER 7. DTS-03-202 INFORMATION UPDATE RE: KING STREET EAST WATER WELLS 4278 KING STREET EAST (FORMER FLYING DUTCHMAN MOTEL) FAIRVIEW - GATEWAY WARD (CONT'D) Mr. J. Willmer provided a brief summary of the issue and in respect to the property known as 4278 King Street East pointed out that meetings had been held with the Cora Group and appropriate action was being taken to de-commission the wells. Mr. Bob McColl attended to publicly thank staff for their speed in responding to this issue and also to publicly recognize Mr. Bob McNichol who has devoted significant personal time to the issue of uncapped wells for which he should be congratulated. 8. DTS-03-201 88 FRANKLIN STREET SOUTH DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC 031121FICB - ALBERTO & HODGINS FAIRVIEW - GATEWAY WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-03-201 dated November 28, 2003 dealing with a demolition application submitted by Alberto & Hodgins in respect to the property known municipally as 88 Franklin Street South. It is noted in the report that the subject dwelling is located on the westerly side of Franklin Street South between Kingsway Drive and Connaught Streets and contains one single-detached dwelling which is proposed to be demolished and replaced by a duplex dwelling. The existing dwelling is currently uninhabitable. Mr. L. Masseo briefly summarized the purpose of the application and advised that staff had nothing further to add. No delegations were registered respecting this matter. On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola - it was resolved: "That Demolition Control Application DC 03/12/F/CB (Alberto and Hodgins), requesting approval for the demolition of one single detached dwelling, located at 88 Franklin Street South, on land legally described as Plan 254 Part Lot 136, be approved in principle, subject to the following condition: 1) That the owner obtains a building permit for the proposed development. Upon satisfaction of condition 1, the Director of Planning may authorize and issue a demolition permit under Section 33(6) of the Planning Act. The demolition permit will be subject to the following condition: 2) That in the event that construction of the new duplex dwelling is not substantially complete within 2 years of the date that demolition is commenced, the City Clerk may enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, $20,000 for each dwelling unit contained in the residential properties in respect of which the demolition permit is issued and such sum shall, until payment thereof, be a lien or charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is issued. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City." DTS-03-196 DTS-03-195 - ADDENDUM TO REPORT DTS-03-195 (STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT REPORT) STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2004 - POST 2005 The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS- 03-195 (Staging of Development Report 2004 - post 2005) and addendum report DTS-03-196 dated November 26, 2003 containing revisions that have been incorporated into the staging DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 8~ 2003 - 234- CITY OF KITCHENER DTS-03-196 DTS-03-195 - ADDENDUM TO REPORT DTS-03-195 (STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT REPORT) STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2004 - POST 2005 (CONT'D) report. It was noted in the staging report that it sets out the Municipal intention toward the scheduling of processing of plans of subdivision for residential, industrial and commercial development. Mr. B. Sloan commented on activity respecting preparation of the report and its circulation to and comment received from developers who have indicated that there were no major issues of concern with the recommendations and time frames contained in the report. He commented on the total of thirteen plans that have been prioritized for potential draft approval in 2004, noting that these plans could potentially add a maximum of 3,000 residential units if they were all approved and also made reference to an industrial subdivision development in 2004. No delegations were registered respecting this matter. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That the Staging of Development Report 2004-Post 2005 (DTS-03-195-PL) be approved." 10. CSD-03-185 DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION RE: IMPROVEMENTS TO HALL'S LANE (ONTARIO ST. - GAUKEL ST.) AND TO GAUKEL STREET (JOSEPH ST. - KING ST.) - WEST - VICTORIA PARK WARD The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-03-185 dated December 3, 2003 containing a recommendation of the Downtown Advisory Committee. It was noted in the report that with the renovation of 19 Gaukel Street for residential purposes, it was appropriate to consider improvements to both Hall's Lane and Gaukel Street. Councillor J. Smola commented on the Committee's recommendation and suggested it be referred to staff to incorporate the improvement requests into the comprehensive plan for the redevelopment of Gaukel Street. On motion by Councillor J. Smola - it was resolved: "That the following recommendation of the Downtown Advisory Committee as contained in Community Services Department report CSD-03-185 be referred to staff to prepare a report incorporating the revised costs of the improvement requests into the plan for redevelopment for consideration by Council as part of the 2004 Budget process: 'That the City of Kitchener implement paving and lighting improvements to Hall's Lane between Ontario and Gaukel Streets; and further, That the City advance improvements to Gaukel Street between Joseph and King Streets from 2005 to 2004 and that these streetscape improvements are co- ordinated with Hall's Lane improvements.'" 11. DELEGATION - PIONEER TOWER ROAD REQUEST FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FAIRVIEW - GATEWAY WARD Mr. Bob McColl attended to express concern regarding the existing drainage conditions on Pioneer Tower Road between Marquette Drive and extending almost to Maple Manor Court. He advised that his request was that the City change the stormwater management system from a drainage ditch to a culvert that would be covered and landscaped. DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 8~ 2003 - 235- CITY OF KITCHENER 11. DELEGATION - PIONEER TOWER ROAD REQUEST FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FAIRVIEW - GATEWAY WARD (CONT'D) Mr. G. Stewart advised that staff would take this request under consideration and review it in terms of existing policy. 12. DELEGATION - 1824 OLD MILL ROAD REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION RE: CONDITIONS COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FENCE APPLICATION FAIRVIEW - GATEWAY WARD RELATING TO Ms. Joan Oleskevich attended further to the considerations that were given at Council on January 13 and 27, 2003 with respect to her Committee of Adjustment application (FN 2002-019) wherein approval was requested for permission to construct a "living" fence at 1824 Old Mill Road. Ms. ©leskevich advised that she was requesting clarification regarding the conditions of approval in respect to height and grading issues and also questioning why she would have to abide by the approval decision whereas an abutting neighbour does not. Mr. J. Willmer commented that it was his recollection that a limit was placed on the height of the fence; however, he advised that he would insure that staff review Ms. ©leskevich's concern and discuss it with her. 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. L.W. Neil, AMCT Assistant City Clerk