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Home My WebLink About2014-06-09 PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 9, 2014 CITY OF KITCHENER The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee met this date, commencing at 7:03 p.m. Present: Councillor B. Vrbanovic - Chair Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors S. Davey, F. Etherington, Y. Fernandes, J. Gazzola, D. Glenn-Graham, Z. Janecki, P. Singh and K. Galloway-Sealock. Staff: J. Willmer, Chief Administrative Officer M. May, Deputy CAO, Community Services H. Gross, Director, Asset Management A. Pinard, Director, Planning D. Ross, Manager, Development Review J. vonWesterholt, Senior Planner K. Anderl, Senior Planner J. Lewis, Traffic Planning Analyst H. Anderson, Environmental Planner A. Pinnell, Planner D. Livingstone, Committee Administrator Councillor B. Vrbanovic 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 may not be 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-14-038 - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION - ZC13/12/B/AP 1. - 137 BRIDGE STREET EAST, ABERDEEN CORP. The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-14-038, dated May 7, 2014 recommending approval of Zone Change Application ZC13/12/B/AP for lands located at 137 Bridge Street East, for the purpose of changing the zoning from Residential (R-3) to Residential (R-6) and approval of the amendment to the Bridgeport East Community Plan. Mr. A. Pinnell highlighted the Report, advising that the subject property is currently zoned to permit a range of low-rise residential dwellings and indicated that the applicant is proposing to demolish the existing single detached dwelling for the purposes of developing 5 stacked townhouses with a total of 15 units. In addition, he indicated that staff acknowledges that the proposed property characteristics do not conform to the intent and context of the present Bridgeport East Community Plan designation and accordingly, recommended an update to the Community Plan. In response to questions, Mr. Pinnell indicated that the Site Plan has been approved in principle. He stated that the proposed parking for the development is 1.75 spaces per unit; 26 parking spaces, including 4 visitor and 2 barrier-free accessible spaces, thereby exceeding the minimum parking requirements for a multiple dwelling of this size. Ms. Andrea Sinclair, MHBC Planning, appeared on behalf of Aberdeen Corporation in support of staff’s recommendation. Ms. Hilary Harron, Resident, appeared in support of the application with the suggestion of capping the number of units to ten. She expressed concern for the precedent that a development of this intensity would set without the guidelines established in an updated Community Plan for Bridgeport East, and without the support of public infrastructure such as transit. She stated that approval of this development would restrict access to the playground at Marisa Park and the natural area. She then requested additional consideration be given to lower the building height and capping the number of units through a Special Use Provision that could be implemented as the development process moves forward. The Committee generally expressed interest in examining an increase to the fence standard for infill developments to provide for an 8’ privacy fence as well as a gateway to provide access to Marisa Park. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 9, 2014 -23- CITY OF KITCHENER CSD-14-038 - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION - ZC13/12/B/AP 1. - 137 BRIDGE STREET EAST, ABERDEEN CORP. (CONT’D) On motion by Councillor S. Davey, the recommendation within Report CSD-14-038 was brought forward for consideration with additional stipulations that an 8’ fence be erected along the rear property line of the development as well as direction for staff to examine a gateway to Marisa Park. Carried The following motion was then voted on and was by a recorded vote with Mayor C. Zehr, Councillors B. Vrbanovic, D. Glenn-Graham, F. Etherington, J. Gazzola, K. Galloway- Sealock, P. Singh, S. Davey and Z. Janecki voting in favour; and, Councillor Y. Fernandes voting in opposition. Mayor C. Zehr was absent for this portion of the meeting and accordingly did not vote. In addition, Councillor B. Ioannidis was absent this date and accordingly did not vote. On motion by Councillor S. Davey - it was resolved: “That Zone Change Application ZC13/12/B/AP (137 Bridge Street East; Aberdeen Corp.) for the purpose of changing the zoning from Residential Three Zone (R-3) to Residential Six Zone (R-6) on the lands specified on Map No.1, in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law” dated April 30, 2014, attached to Community Services Department report CSD-14-038 as Appendix ‘A’, be approved; and, That the Bridgeport East Secondary (Community) Plan be amended as follows: i) That Policy 5.4 Multiple Residential Low Density be amended by adding Policy 5.4.3 as follows: “5.4.3 Notwithstanding the Multiple Residential Low Density designation outlined in Policy 5.4.1, which recognizes existing residential structures containing three or more units, new residential structures containing three or more units shall also be permitted on the lands specified as Special Policy #1 on ‘Bridgeport East Secondary Plan: Land Use – Map A’; ii) That Policy 5.11.4 be deleted in its entirety; iii) That ‘Bridgeport East Secondary Plan: Land Use – Map A’ be amended as shown in Appendix C, to change the Community Plan designation of the lands described as Part of Lot 112, German Company Tract from Residential Low Density to Multiple Residential Low Density with Special Policy #1; and, That staff be directed to include a 2.44 metre (8 foot) high visual barrier along the lot line separating the proposed parking area from the rear yards of adjacent residential properties as part of the approval of Site Plan Application SP14/036/B/AP, to the satisfaction of the City’s Manager of Site Development and Customer Service; and further, That staff be directed to consider the feasibility of installing a gate within the fence that separates Marisa Park from the subject property to allow park access, as part of the approval of Site Plan Application SP14/036/B/AP, to the satisfaction of the City’s Manager of Site Development and Customer Service.” CSD-14-037 - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT - OPA 13/03/D/JVW 2. - ROBERT FERRIE DRIVE EA, MHBC PLANNING FOR MULTIPLE LANDOWNERS The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-14-037, dated April 29, 2014 recommending approval of the Official Plan Amendment OPA 13/03/D/JVW and Schedule “C” Environmental Assessment (Integrated Approach) for the Westerly Extension of Robert Ferrie Drive to Strasburg Road. Ms. J. vonWesterholt presented the Report. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 9, 2014 -24- CITY OF KITCHENER CSD-14-037 - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT - OPA 13/03/D/JVW 2. - ROBERT FERRIE DRIVE EA, MHBC PLANNING FOR MULTIPLE LANDOWNERS (CONT’D) Mr. Paul Britton, MHBC, addressed the Committee in support of the preferred alignment of Robert Ferrie Drive. He appeared on behalf of Hallman Construction, Activa Holdings, and Sunvest Reid and explained that he worked collaboratively with staff as a consultant on this project. He commented on the effectiveness of the integrated planning approach, noting that the involvement of the public and agencies has formulated the outcome and indicated that the Draft ESR is available for consideration on the City’s website and in hardcopy form. In response to questions, Mr. Britton confirmed that the studies used to determine the preferred alignment were a combination of existing studies undertaken as part of the Strasburg Road ESR, that were used as guiding documents , as well as new studies that where conducted specific to the study area. Mr. Bill Green, GSP Group, appeared on behalf of LVH Development Group in support of staff’s recommendation. He advised that a Draft Plan of Subdivision had been filed and deferred dependent on the completion of the ESR which will be revised and resubmitted accordingly. He indicated his client is in support of the preferred alignment of Robert Ferrie Drive. Mr. Mark Dorfman, MDPI, appeared on behalf of Ms. M. Ruttkoswki, 500 Stuaffer Drive, in support of the preferred alignment of Robert Ferrie Drive. He commented in appreciation of the collaborative efforts in determining the alignment and stated that should Council approve the preferred alignment, Ms. Ruttkowski is in support of the revised Draft Plan of Subdivision for LVH Development Group. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock, the recommendation within Report CSD-14-037 was brought forward for consideration. Mayor C. Zehr entered the meeting at this time. Councillor Y. Fernandes brought forward a motion to amend Councillor Galloway-Sealock’s motion to increase the mandatory review period from 30 days to 45 days as mentioned in Clause 2 of the recommendation and requested that the recommendation be voted on clause by clause. In addition, Councillor Fernandes brought forward a further amendment to Clause 7 of the recommendation to indicate that the timeline for the Biehn Drive Extension Environmental Assessment (EA) be set at 2018. Mr. A. Pinard addressed the Committee advising that the timeline for the Biehn Drive Extension EA has been identified in the Capital Forecast and Development Charges Background Study to take place in 2020 in order to coordinate with the EA for the Sanitary Sewer Extension along Biehn Drive. Questions were raised regarding the status of the Doon South-Brigadoon Transportation Network and Corridor Study in relation to the Robert Ferrie Drive ESR, as identified in Clause 8 of the recommendation. Mr. J. Willmer responded that the Doon South Brigadoon Transportation and Corridor Study is superseded by the approval of the Robert Ferrie Drive alignment. At the suggestion of Mr. H. Gross, the Committee agreed to remove the word ‘immediately’ from paragraph 7 of the recommendation. Councillor Fernandes then withdrew her amendment related to the timing of the Biehn Drive Extension EA. The following motion was then voted on clause by clause on a recorded vote. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 9, 2014 -25- CITY OF KITCHENER CSD-14-037 - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT - OPA 13/03/D/JVW 2. - ROBERT FERRIE DRIVE EA, MHBC PLANNING FOR MULTIPLE LANDOWNERS (CONT’D) On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock - it was resolved: “That the Preferred Alignment Modified 2(4) for the Robert Ferrie Drive Extension from Evens Pond Court westerly to Strasburg Road be approved; and, That the Preliminary Design for the Preferred Alignment as modified and the Environmental Study Report (ESR) be endorsed, and that staff be directed to submit the document to the Ministry of the Environment (MOEE) for filing in the Public Record for the mandatory 45-day public review period; and, That Official Plan Amendment OPA13/03/D/JVW to show the preferred alignment for the westerly extension of Robert Ferrie Drive from its current terminus to Strasburg Road on Maps 4 and 5 of the Official Plan, be adopted, in the form shown in the proposed Official Plan Amendment, as attached to Community Services Department report CSD-14-037 as Appendix “A”; and, Clause 2 – Carried Unanimously, as Amended, on a recorded vote. Balance of Motion – Carried unanimously, as Amended, on a recorded vote. That staff be directed to forward the Official Plan Amendment to the Region of Waterloo for approval once the 45-day public viewing period for the ESR is released from the Ministry of the Environment; and, That staff be directed to amend the Transportation and Land Use Maps in the Doon South and Brigadoon Community Plans to reflect the preferred Alignment for the westerly extension of Robert Ferrie Drive from Evens Pond Court to Strasburg Road once the Official Plan is approved by the Region and past the appeal period; and, That the Region be requested to amend Map 5 of the New Kitchener Official Plan to reflect this Official Plan Amendment; and, That staff be directed to proceed with the Biehn Drive Extension EA following the approval of the Official Plan Amendment and that it be coordinated with the EA for the Sanitary Sewer Extension along Biehn Drive; and further; That the Doon South- Brigadoon Transportation Network and Corridor Study Report be superseded by the ESR document and Amendment with respect to the preferred alignment for the westerly extension of Robert Ferrie Drive to Strasburg Road, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-14-037.” CSD-14-014 - DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION - 30T-13202 3. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION - ZC13/11/H/KA - 1011 & 1111 HOMER WATSON BOULEVARD, 1869071 ONTARIO LTD. The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-14-038, dated May 12, 2014 recommending approval of draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-13202 and Zone Change Application ZC13/11/H/KA to allow the subject lands to be developed with a commercial and industrial subdivision. The subject plan includes 2 commercial blocks, 8 employment blocks, 3 park/future employment blocks, two new local streets, a stormwater management pond, and rights-of-way. In addition, revised conditions from the Region of Waterloo were distributed related to Section 3 of Recommendation C of Report CSD-14-038. Ms. K. Anderl presented the Report. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 9, 2014 -26- CITY OF KITCHENER CSD-14-014 - DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION - 30T-13202 3. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION - ZC13/11/H/KA - 1011 & 1111 HOMER WATSON BOULEVARD, 1869071 ONTARIO (CONT’D) Ms. Melissa Campbell, Zelinka Priamo, attended in support of Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zone Change Applications. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock, the recommendation within Report CSD-14- 038, with revised conditions from the Region of Waterloo, was brought forward for consideration with an amendment to the first clause ‘A’ to ensure that commercial recreation is permitted at this time in Block 2; and, and additional clause ‘D’ to direct staff to report back by December 31, 2015 regarding a zoning by-law amendment to remove commercial recreation form the list of permitted uses on Block 2. At the request of Councillor J. Gazzola, the following motion was then voted on clause by clause on a recorded vote. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock - it was resolved: “That Zone Change Application ZC 13/11/H/KA (1869071 Ontario Ltd.) for the purpose of changing the zoning from General Industrial Zone (M-2) and General Industrial Zone (M-2) with Special Use Provision 22U to General Industrial Zone (M-2) with Special Use Provision 432U and Special Regulation Provision 643R and Hazard Land Zone (P-3) be approved in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law” dated April 9, 2014 attached to Report CSD 14-014 as Appendix ‘B’, provided that ‘commercial recreation’ is not removed as a permitted use from Block 2 of Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-13202 at this time; and, That the City of Kitchener grant an exemption to Council Policy I-1035, ‘Emergency Access Policy’, in regards to the future development proposed on the lands municipally addressed as 1011 and 1111 Homer Watson Boulevard, to allow a temporary cul-de-sac having a length of 250 metres, provided that any building located farther than 60 metres from the intersection of Bullock Street and Pearson Street, shall be provided with a Fire Route, secured in by a right-of-way, leading to a public right-of-way in order to provide a secondary means of access to any such building; and, That the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Section 51 (31) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P 13 as amended, and delegation by-law 2002-64, grant draft approval to Plan of Subdivision Application 30T-13202 in the City of Kitchener, for 1869071 Ontario Ltd., subject to the conditions outlined in Report CSD-14-014 including the revised conditions from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo identified as Section 3 of Recommendation C; and further, That Staff be directed to report to Committee and Council by December 31, 2015, on the potential processing of another Zoning By-law amendment to remove Commercial Recreation from the list of permitted uses for the lands identified as Block 2 on Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-13202, as attached to Report CSD-14-014 as Appendix ‘A’.” Clause A – In Favour : Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors B. Vrbanovic, Z. Janecki, S. Davey, Y. Fernandes, F. Etherington, K. Galloway-Sealock and P. Singh. Contra : Councillors J. Gazzola and D. Glenn- Graham. Carried, as Amended, on a recorded vote. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 9, 2014 -27- CITY OF KITCHENER CSD-14-014 - DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION - 30T-13202 3. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION - ZC13/11/H/KA - 1011 & 1111 HOMER WATSON BOULEVARD, 1869071 ONTARIO (CONT’D) Clause B – Carried Unanimously, on a recorded vote. Clause C – Carried Unanimously, on a recorded vote. Clause D – In Favour : Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors B. Vrbanovic, Z. Janecki, S. Davey, Y. Fernandes, F. Etherington, K. Galloway-Sealock and P. Singh. Contra : Councillors J. Gazzola and D. Glenn- Graham. Carried, as Amended, on a recorded vote. ADJOURNMENT 4. On motion, this meeting adjourned at 9:30p.m. D. Livingstone Committee Administrator