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Home My WebLink About2016-05-30 PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES MAY 30, 2016 CITY OF KITCHENER The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee met this date, commencing at 3:05 p.m. Present: Councillor P. Singh, Chair Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors S. Davey, F. Etherington, Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway-Sealock, J. Gazzola, S. Marsh, D. Schnider and B. Ioannidis. Staff: J. Willmer, Chief Administrative Officer M. May, Deputy CAO, Community Services D. Chapman, Deputy CAO, Finance & Corporate Services J. Readman, Interim Executive Director, Infrastructure Services C. Fletcher, Interim Executive Director, Infrastructure Services A. Pinard, Director, Planning S. Di Donato, Manager, Arts & Culture B. Sloan, Manager, Long Range & Policy Planning N. Goss, Senior Planner C. Balfour, Policy Planner L. Nelson, Policy Analyst D. Livingstone, Committee Administrator CSD-16-022 - COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE ZONING BY-LAW (CRoZBY) 1. - COMPONENT B – FIRST DRAFT Councillor B. Ioannidis declared a pecuniary interest with respect to Sections 4, 5, 6 and 7 of the first draft of Component B - Zoning By-law considered this date, as he owns property that could be impacted. Accordingly, he did not take part in any discussion or voting regarding those matters. The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-16-022, dated May 11, 2016 recommending that staff consult on the new Zoning By-law: Component B – First Draft in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act. Ms. N. Goss presented the Report and responded to questions. Ms. L. Nelson was in attendance to respond to questions and advised residential lot standards are flagged for review and will be presented in a future component of the Zoning By-law. With regard to notification of the review and regulations, she indicated residential property owners will be notified and have an opportunity to provide input as part of the process. Mr. B. Sloan provided clarification on the proposed bonusing provisions advising the regulations are unique to the City of Kitchener and provide an opportunity for proponents to increase Floor Space Ratio by selecting bonus values in exchange for facilities and services to the benefit of the community. He indicated the current consultation process provides an opportunity for input to be provided on the bonusing provisions within the Zoning By-law, noting the Site Plan Application Process is not a public process. Mr. C. Balfour was in attendance to respond to questions and advised the implementation guidelines will contain extensive detail and definitions related to the provisions contained within the new Zoning By-law. With regard to next steps, Ms. Goss indicated the Comprehensive Review of the Zoning By- law is an iterative process, with significant review and individualized follow-up. She stated public and stakeholder consultation on Component B will take place from June through August with the commenting deadline being August 26, 2016. She noted staff will consider comments received and continue dialogue with property owners and interested persons prior to the preparation of a subsequent draft of the material tabled to date. On motion by Councillor S. Marsh - it was resolved: “That staff consult on the new Zoning By-law: Component B – First Draft in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act and as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-16-022.” PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES MAY 30, 2016 -16- CITY OF KITCHENER CAO-16-015 - PROCESS FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT – USE OF 48 ONTARIO 2. STREET NORTH The Committee considered Chief Administrator’s Office report CAO-16-015, dated May 19, 2016 recommending that staff engage the community and stakeholders regarding options for the sale or use of 48 Ontario Street North as a catalyst location for arts and creative industries. Ms. S. DiDonato and Ms. E. Robson presented the Report and responded to questions. In response to questions regarding the timeline for public consultation, Ms. DiDonato advised it is possible to move the target dates for completion forward to allow the final report to be presented to Council prior to the end of 2016. At the request of the Committee, Ms. DiDonato agreed to provide an email update to Council at the end of September, outlining the results of community engagement and the option preferred by the public. The Committee encouraged staff to define ‘Arts Hub’ within their consultation process to provide the community with context to their engagement. Mr. David Marskell, THEMUSEUM, addressed the Committee in support of an ‘Artists’ Hub’ in downtown Kitchener. He spoke about the strategies of the THEMUSEUM to become the artistic hub of south western Ontario and encouraged the Committee to consider that another arts building could become unsustainable and underfunded. He suggested that rather than take an ad hoc approach to the community engagement process, the Committee should examine the broader vision that would impact the downtown core and positively impact other arts organizations. Ms. Kae Elgie addressed the Committee in support of the adaptive reuse of 48 Ontario Street North. Ms. Elgie commended the City of Kitchener for implementing Heritage Best Practices and indicated the designation and preservation of the subject building is an opportunity to demonstrate stewardship. She indicated support of the City retaining ownership of the building and noted that the public should have the opportunity to answer two questions: the first being what to do with the building, and secondly, if the community wants an Arts Hub. On motion by Councillor S. Marsh, the recommendation within Report CAO-16-015 was brought forward for consideration. Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock brought forward an amendment to modify Option 1 by requesting an additional question to be asked during the consultation to determine if the proceeds from the sale of 48 Ontario Street North should be held in reserve to support an Arts Hub at an alternative location, if Option 1 is selected. Carried Councillor Galloway-Sealock’s amendment was then voted on an was on a recorded vote with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Davey, P. Singh, Y. Fernandes and D. Schnider voting in favour; and, Councillors J. Gazzola, B. Ioannidis, F. Etherington and S. Marsh voting in opposition. Councillor Z. Janecki was absent this date; and, accordingly did not vote. Carried The following motion was then voted on and was on a recorded vote with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors K. Galloway-Sealock, J. Gazzola, B. Ioannidis, S. Marsh, F. Etherington, P. Singh, Y. Fernandes and D. Schnider voting in favour; and, Councillor S. Davey voting in opposition. On motion by Councillor S. Marsh - it was resolved: “That staff be directed to proceed with community and stakeholder engagement on a range of options for a catalyst location for arts and creative industries (i.e., an arts hub) and the potential of 48 Ontario Street North as its home, as discussed in Chief Administrator’s Office report CAO-16-015, including, but not limited to: • Option #1 – development of criteria for a Request for Proposal (RFP) to sell the property “as is” or with minimal improvements, with consideration during public consultation as to whether the proceeds of said sale should be held in reserve for an Arts Hub at an alternative location; and, PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES MAY 30, 2016 -17- CITY OF KITCHENER CAO-16-015 - PROCESS FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT – USE OF 48 ONTARIO 2. STREET NORTH • Option #2 – development of criteria for an RFP to lease the property primarily as an Arts Hub; and, • Option #3 – development of criteria for an RFP to sell the property with a portion to be reserved or leased back to the City for use primarily as an Arts Hub; and further; That the results of community and stakeholder engagement inform a future report or reports to Council recommending a suitable site for an arts hub and the potential use or sale of 48 Ontario Street North.” 3. ADJOURNMENT On motion, this meeting adjourned at approximately 5:10 p.m. D. Livingstone Committee Administrator