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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-12-05 PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2016 CITY OF KITCHENER The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee met this date, commencing at 5:15 p.m. Present: Councillor P. Singh, Chair Councillors S. Davey, F. Etherington, Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway-Sealock, J. Gazzola, B. Ioannidis, Z. Janecki , S. Marsh and D. Schnider. Staff: J. Willmer, Chief Administrative Officer M. May, Deputy CAO, Community Services J. Readman, Interim Executive Director, Infrastructure Services C. Bluhm, Interim Executive Director, Economic Development L. Tansley, Assistant City Solicitor A. Pinard, Director, Planning D. Ross, Manager, Development Review S. Di Donato. Manager, Arts and Creative Industries B. Bateman, Senior Planner J. von Westerholt, Senior Planner S. Rice Menezes, Planning Technician C. Dumart, Junior Planner E. Robson, Coordinator, Arts and Creative Industries T. Brubacher, Committee Administrator D. Saunderson, Committee Administrator 1.CAO-16-034 - CREATIVE HUB OPTIONS The Committee considered Chief Administrator’s Office report CAO-16-034, dated November 25, 2016 recommending the establishment of a Creative Hub to support the growth of arts and creative industries within the City. Ms. S. Di Donato, Mr. C. Bluhm and Ms. E. Robson presented the Report. Ms. Di Donato noted staff are recommending that the City-owned Building at 44 Gaukel Street be established as the location for the Creative Hub for the medium-to-long term. Mr. Bluhm noted in reference to 48 Ontario Street North, staff are also recommending the property be deemed surplus, and be sold through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. He advised the net proceeds from that sale would be allocated towards establishment of a Creative Hub at 44 Gaukel Street. Mr. J. Howe addressed the Committee in support of the establishment of a Creative Hub. He expressed concerns with the recommendation to declare 48 Ontario Street North as surplus to the City, noting he believes the public was not adequately consulted as to the future use of that site. He requested Council separate consideration for the establishment of a Creative Hub and the sale of 48 Ontario Street North to be considered separately to allow for more time for public consultation on the future uses of 48 Ontario Street North. In response to questions, Mr. Bluhm advised Clause 5 of the recommendation will ensure the net proceeds from the sale of 48 Ontario Street North will be held in the Economic Development Reserve Fund for the future establishment of the Creative Fund. He noted staff would not be permitted to use the funds for any other use unless receiving Council direction. A motion was brought forward by Councillor F. Etherington to approve the staff recommendation as outlined in Report CAO-16-034. Councillor S. Davey brought forward an amendment to Councillor Etherington’s motion to amend Clause 5 of the recommendation to allocate 50% of the net proceeds from the sale of 48 Ontario Street North to develop a Creative Hub and that the balance of the proceeds be referred to the 2017 budget process. Councillor Y. Fernandes expressed concerns with the Expression of Interest (EOI) and whether the potential operators would require additional funding from the City to operate the Hub. She questioned whether the EOI process could include a requirement within their submission demonstrating their proposal would be sustainable. Mr. Bluhm acknowledged the concern and stated it could be something staff could build into the EOI request. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2016 -31- CITY OF KITCHENER 1.CAO-16-034 - CREATIVE HUB OPTIONS (CONT’D) Councillor Davey’s amendment was voted on and was Carriedon a recorded vote with Councillors B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, K. Galloway-Sealock, P. Singh, S. Davey and Y. Fernandes voting in favour and Councillors F. Etherington, J. Gazzola, S. Marsh and Z. Janecki voting in opposition. Mayor B. Vrbanovic was absent and accordingly did not vote. The following motion was then voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote with Councillors B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, K. Galloway-Sealock, F. Etherington, P. Singh, S. Marsh, S. Davey and Y. Fernandes voting in favour and Councillors J. Gazzola and Z. Janecki voting in opposition. Mayor B. Vrbanovic was absent and accordingly did not vote. On motion by Councillor F. Etherington - it was resolved: “That the establishment of a Creative Hub to incubate and strengthen the growth of arts and creative industries in alignment with Kitchener’s Economic Development Strategy, Make it Kitchener, be supported; and, That staff be directed to continue with next steps in establishing the Creative Hub at the preferred initial location, 44 Gaukel Street; and, That staff initiate an Expression of Interest (EOI) process and criteria to lease 44 Gaukel Street to an operator for use as a creative hub, as defined in the Chief Administrator’s Office report CAO-16-034; and, That the City-owned property at 48 Ontario Street North be declared as surplus and offered for sale through a Request for Proposals (RFP); and That 50% of the net proceeds from the sale of 48 Ontario Street North be allocated to initiate and develop a Creative Hub, as described in Report CAO-16-034, and that the balance of the proceeds be referred to the 2017 budget process; and further, That staff continue to explore the full growth potential of the creative hub, with its location at 44 Gaukel Street in the short-to-medium-term, working with community partners to articulate medium-to-long-term opportunities and future phases, as outlined in Report CAO-16-034.” 2.CSD-16-077 - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - DEFERRED FROM THE AUGUST 8, 2016 COUNCIL MEETING The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-16-077, dated November 18, 2016 recommending that Council select a preferred option in response to a motion to explore Planning and Development Advisory Committee opportunities. It was noted that due to the time constraints any discussion regarding this item should be deferred to a future Committee meeting. On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis - it was resolved: “That consideration of the following motion, be deferred to the December 12, 2016 special Council meeting: “That Council select Option ______ as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-16-077 in response to a motion to explore Planning and Development Advisory Committee options.” The Committee recessed at 6:52 p.m. and reconvened at 7:24 p.m. Chaired by Councillor P. Singh with all members present, except for Mayor B. Vrbanovic. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2016 -32- CITY OF KITCHENER Councillor P. Singh 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.” 3.CSD-16-076 - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION (TEMPORARY USE BY-LAW) – ZC16/006/V/CD - 87 VICTORIA STREET NORTH - THE KW WORKING CENTRE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-16-076, dated October 28, 2016 recommending approval of Zone Change Application (Temporary Use By- law) ZC16/006/V/CD for the purpose of adding a temporary use provision for a maximum of 3 years to permit habitation of two existing structures located at 87 Victoria Street North. Mr. C. Dumart presented the Report, advising the proposed Temporary Use By-law will allow habitation of two accessory structures for a maximum of three years on the subject property, at which time Council could approve an extension to the By-law pending the outcome of the pilot use. Mr. J. Mancini, The KW Working Centre for the Unemployed, addressed the Committee in support of the subject application and the staff recommendation. He indicated the accessory structures will provide safe, temporary accommodation to Kitchener residents who are not able to sleep in traditional temporary shelters. On motion by Councillor S. Marsh - it was resolved: “That application ZC16/006/V/CD (The KW Working Centre of the Unemployed), for the purpose of adding a temporary use provision 13T, for a maximum of three years, to permit the habitation of two existing structures which are accessory to the residential care facility located on the subject property (87 Victoria Street North), be approved in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law” dated November 4, 2016, attached to Community Services Department report CSD-16-076 as Appendix “A”. 4.CSD-16-072 - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION – ZC16/002/B/ATP - BLAIR CREEK DRIVE, MATTAMY MONARCH LIMITED The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-16-072, dated October 6, 2016 recommending approval of Zone Change Application ZC16/002/B/ATP for Mattamy Monarch Limited for the purpose of altering the Zoning regulations on the lands Zone R-4 and R-6 relating to building setbacks, building height and lot widths to accommodate new housing products proposed by Mattamy Homes Limited. Ms. J. von Westerholt presented the report and responded to questions from the Committee. Ms. K. Barisdale, GSP Group, addressed the Committee on behalf of the applicant in support of the subject application and the staff recommendation. Questions were raised whether the proposed Zone Change Application would eliminate the need for the builder to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for further variations on the proposed Zoning Regulations. Ms. von Westerholt advised that staff cannot definitively say that the applicant would not need to attend the Committee of Adjustment for any further variances to the proposed regulations. She stated the proposed Zone Change application was comprehensive in nature and should reduce, if not potentially eliminate, the need for any further requests. In response to questions related to comments provided by Transportation Planning staff, Mr. A. Pinard advised that any concerns raised throughout the process have satisfactorily been addressed. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2016 -33- CITY OF KITCHENER 4.CSD-16-072 - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION – ZC16/002/B/ATP - BLAIR CREEK DRIVE, MATTAMY MONARCH LIMITED (CONT’D) On motion by Councillor S. Davey - it was resolved: “That Zone Change Application ZC/16/002/B/ATP (Mattamy Monarch Ltd.) requesting a change in zoning from Residential Four Zone (R-4), Residential Six Zone(R-6), Public Park Zone (P-1), Open Space Zone (P-2), to Residential Four Zone (R-4); to Residential Four Zone (R-4) with Special Regulation Provision 690 and 691; to Residential Six (R- 6); to Residential Six (R-6) with Special Regulation 690 and 692; to Public Park Zone (P-1), Open Space Zone (P-2) be approved in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law” dated December 5th, 2016 attached to Community Services Department report CSD- 16-072 as Appendix ‘A’.” 5.CSD-16-071 - DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION – 30T-08203 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION – ZC16/004/N/BB - NEW DUNDEE ROAD (STAUFFER WOODS), ACTIVA HOLDINGS INC. The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-16-071, dated October 31, 2016 recommending approval of Zone Change Application ZC/16/004/N/BB for Activa Holdings Inc. for the purpose of altering the Zoning regulations on lands Zoned R-4, R- 6, I-1, C-1 and C-2 relating to residential building setbacks and building height in order to accommodate and recognize new housing products being proposed by Activa Holdings Inc. on their draft approved subdivision known as Stauffer Woods 30T-08203. Mr. B. Bateman presented the Report and responded to questions from the Committee. Mr. P. Britton, MHBC Planning, addressed the Committee in support of the subject application and the staff recommendation. He noted staff, as well as the applicant undertook a comprehensive review of the Zoning regulations and any identified concerns where addressed. He further advised in response to concerns raised by the residents on Moorlands Crescent, the applicant has agreed to remove any proposed changes for the lots that would back onto that Crescent to satisfy those residents’ concerns. Councillor Y. Fernandes raised concerns regarding Blair Creek Drive and whether the applicant considered implementing traffic calming measures through the development process, noting the location of the proposed school and design of the roadway. Mr. P. Britton noted the roadway was subject to a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and traffic calming was a factor for consideration through that process and incorporated in the engineering designs. On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis - it was resolved: “That Zone Change Application ZC/16/004/N/BB (Activa Holdings Inc.) requesting a change in zoning from Residential Four Zone (R-4) with Special Regulation Provision 405R, Residential Six Zone (R-6), Community institutional Zone (I-2), Convenience Commercial Zone (C-1) with Special Regulation Provision (491R) and Special Use Provision (386U), Neighbourhood Shopping Centre Zone (C-2) with Special Regulation Provision (490R) and Special use Provision (385U), Open Space Zone (P-2), and Public Park Zone (P-1) to: Residential Four Zone (R-4) with Special Regulation Provisions (685R and 686R); Residential Six (R-6) with Special Regulation Provisions (685R, 687R, 688R and 689R); Community institutional Zone (I-2) with Special Regulation Provisions (685R, 687R and 689R), Convenience Commercial Zone (C-1) with Special Regulation Provisions (491R, 685R, 688R and 689R) and Special Use Provision (386U), Neighbourhood Shopping Centre Zone (C-2) with Special Regulation Provisions (490R, 685R, 688R and 689R and Special Use Provision (385U); and Hazard land Zone (P-3) be approved in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law” dated November 4, 2016 attached to Community Services Department report CSD-16-071 as Appendix ‘A’.” The Committee recessed at 8:47 p.m. and reconvened at 8:54 p.m. Chaired by Councillor P. Singh with all members present, except for Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2016 -34- CITY OF KITCHENER 6.CSD-16-057 - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION – ZC16/005/COK/SRM - CITY INITIATED ANNUAL ZONING BY-LAW UPDATE TO ZONING BY-LAW 85-1 Councillor Y. Fernandes declared a pecuniary interest with respect to the Zoning By-law update related to Kilbirnie Court, as her residence is on the subject street. Accordingly, she did not participate in any discussion or voting regarding this matter. The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-16-057, dated November 2, 2016 recommending approval of Zone Change Application ZC16/005/COK/SRM for the purpose of amending Zoning By-law 85-1 in order to improve administration and provide clarification in certain areas of the By-law. Ms. S. Rice presented the report and responded to questions from the Committee. In response to questions regarding the use of shipping containers, Ms. Ross advised that 53.2.2 of the proposed By-law refers to someone trying to use a shipping container as habitable space. Councillor Z. Janecki indicated he was still unclear with the proposed amendment, noting he would follow up with staff prior to the Council meeting to receive further clarification. In accordance with her previously declared pecuniary interest, Councillor Fernandes did not participate in the voting related to Kilbirnie Court. On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola - it was resolved: “That City-initiated amendment ZC16/005/COK/SRM (Annual Zoning By-law Update) to Zoning By-law 85-1, be approved in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law” dated October 28, 2016, attached to Community Services Department report CSD-16-057.” 7.CSD-16-061 - ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD (OMB) REFORM The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-16-061, dated November 16, 2016 recommending endorsement of the Report, and that it be submitted to the Province as the City of Kitchener’s comments on Ontario Municipal Board reform. Mr. A. Pinard was in attendance and responded to questions from the Committee. On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes - it was resolved: “That Community Services Department report CSD-16-061 be endorsed and submitted to the Province as the City of Kitchener’s comments on Ontario Municipal Board reform.” 8.ADJOURNMENT On motion, this meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m. D. Saunderson Committee Administrator