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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSI Minutes - 2017-06-12 PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 12, 2017 CITY OF KITCHENER The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee met this date, commencing at 6:02 p.m. Present: Councillor P. Singh, Chair Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors S. Davey, 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. Fletcher, Interim Executive Director, Infrastructure Services A. Pinard, Director, Planning L. Tansley, Assistant City Solicitor D. Ross, Manager, Development Review K. Anderl, Senior Planner A. Pinnell, Planner G. Stevenson, Planner C. Dumart, Junior Planner D. Saunderson, Committee Administrator 1.FCS-17-119 - Environmental Committee Work Plan (2017/2018) The Committee considered Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS-17-119, dated May 23, 2017 recommending approval of the Environmental Committee Work Plan (2017/2018). On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis - it was resolved: “That the Environmental Committee Work Plan (2017/2018), as outlined in Finance and Corporate Services Department report FCS-17-119 be approved.” Councillor P. Singh advised 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. 2. CSD-17-048 - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT – OP15/06/S/AP - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION – ZC15/017/S/AP - BLOOMINGDALE MEWS LIMITED - 593 STRASBURG ROAD The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-17-048, dated May 18, 2017 recommending approval of Official Plan Amendment OP15/06/S/AP and Zone Change Application ZC15/017/S/AP requesting a change in designation from Medium Rise Residential to Medium Rise Residential with Site Specific Policy Area 37; and, a change from Residential Eight Zone (R-8) to Residential Eight (R-8) with Special Regulation Provision 699R for the property municipally addressed as 593 Strasburg Road. In addition, the Committee was in receipt this date of a revised Official Plan amendment. Mr. A. Pinnell presented the Report. He indicated the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change Application represent only slight changes to the policies and regulations for the subject property; however, the applications allow the opportunity for the City to impose regulations that would improve what is currently permitted. He commented the development would still be subject to Site Plan approval which would further regulate and inform the proposed design of the building. He further advised the Committee was in receipt this date of a revised Official Plan Amendment that was circulated for the subject application. He indicated the revised Official Plan Amendment does not change the substance or intent of the Amendment, but merely includes superficial changes to the format to ensure consistency with the wording and format of the new Official Plan. He indicated the applicant is in agreement with the revised version and requested the recommendation be amended to refer to the revised Official Plan Amendment. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 12, 2017 -26- CITY OF KITCHENER 2. CSD-17-048 - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT – OP15/06/S/AP - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION – ZC15/017/S/AP - BLOOMINGDALE MEWS LIMITED - 593 STRASBURG ROAD (CONT’D) Ms. Andrea Sinclair, MHBC Planning, addressed Committee in support of the subject applications. She provided a brief overview of the subject applications and the proposed development from initial inception to what is being recommended for approval this date. She indicated the applicant is in support of the staff recommendation and the revised Official Plan Amendment. In response to questions, Ms. Sinclair advised following the Public Open house regarding the subject applications, the applicant worked with staff to revise their development proposal to address the concerns raised by the neighbourhood. She noted initially there were concerns raised regarding a proposed parking deck, shadowing, and the proposed entrance. She indicated the applicant has removed the parking deck from the design, shifted the building to help address the concerns with shadowing and relocated the site entrance. Ms. Sinclair further advised MHBC Planning has completed a shadowing study, which reviewed the shadowing for the existing building as well as the proposed structure and can confirm the majority of the shadows resulting from the structures will be contained on-site. Mr. Pinnell agreed follow up with Council regarding the data within the Study that would impact the neighbouring property owners. Questions were raised regarding the final site design, including lighting the adjacent walkway, upgrades to the existing playground, aesthetics of the proposed structure, fencing, snow removal and construction mitigation. Ms. Sinclair advised all of those design features would be subject to Site Plan approval and are still to be reviewed through that process. She indicated the building will be subject to the guidelines outlined in the City’s Urban Design manual related to its appearance. Councillor P. Singh noted he has received concerns from a resident regarding the construction phase of the building and possible damages to the neighbouring properties as a result of the construction. He noted he is aware it is a civil matter, but questioned whether the applicant would be communicating with the neighbouring residents regarding the construction. Ms. Sinclair advised the applicant would be reaching out to the neighbouring property owners and where it was evident there were damages as a result of construction, the applicant would attempt to address those concerns. In response to questions, Mr. Pinnell advised the applicant would be permitted to construct a 24m high 9 storey building with a Floor Space Ratio of 2.0 without the requested Official Plan amendment and Zone Change applications. In addition, Mr. Pinnell agreed to follow up on possible parking mitigation options proposed for the residents of the existing structure during the construction phase prior to the Council meeting. Questions were raised regarding a building rendering and whether it would be possible to receive a rendering drawing prior to the Council meeting. Mr. Pinnell advised it may be possible for the applicant to submit a draft preliminary design prior to the Council meeting, noting the design would still be subject to Site Plan approval. Ms. Pauline Brown addressed the Committee in opposition to the subject application. She indicated she resides at a property abutting the subject lands and expressed concerns with increased noise pollution, shading in her rear yard, privacy and adverse impact on her property due to the construction, noting the proposed building is likely to reduce the enjoyment of her rear yard. Ms. Wendy Oakes indicated she was in attendance in opposition to the subject applications. She noted concerns regarding on-street parking during construction, venting for the proposed parking structure and the impacts on neighbouring properties related to shade. She indicated she already experiences challenges with the tenants of the existing multi-residential dwelling climbing the fence located in her rear yard and expressed concerns with the increased population density on the subject property. Mr. Francis Troupe addressed the Committee in opposition to the subject applications, noting concerns with shading and debris/garbage during the construction. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 12, 2017 -27- CITY OF KITCHENER 2. CSD-17-048 - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT – OP15/06/S/AP - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION – ZC15/017/S/AP - BLOOMINGDALE MEWS LIMITED - 593 STRASBURG ROAD (CONT’D) Councillor P. Singh excused himself from the Chair as he intended to bring forward a motion regarding this matter. Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock assumed the Chair. Mayor B. Vrbanovic entered the meeting at this time. Councillor Singh expressed concerns regarding the proposed development, noting the majority of his concerns are items that would be addressed through the Site Plan approval process, including the aesthetics of the structure and the fencing at the rear of the subject property. Mr. Pinnell advised he has just spoken with the applicant and they are willing to construct a fence across the entire rear yard of the subject property, noting this concession is above and beyond the requirements outlined in the Zoning By-law. He further advised the applicant has indicated he would provide a preliminary rendering of the building prior to the June 26, 2017 Council meeting. A motion was brought forward by Councillor P. Singh to refer consideration of the recommendation outlined in Report CSD-17-048 to the June 26, 2017 Council meeting to allow for an opportunity for the applicant to provide a preliminary design concept for the proposed building. On motion by Councillor P. Singh - it was resolved: “That the following motion be referred to the June 26, 2017 Council meeting to allow for an opportunity for the applicant to provide a preliminary design concept for the proposed building: “That Official Plan Amendment Application OP15/06/S/AP for Bloomingdale Mews Ltd. municipally addressed as 593 Strasburg Road requesting a change in designation from Medium Rise Residential to Medium Rise Residential with Specific Policy Area 37 to permit a maximum Floor Space Ratio of 2.1 and to permit a Multiple Dwelling to have a maximum height of 9 storeys or 24.0 metres, whichever is greater, on the parcel of land specified and illustrated on Schedule ‘A’, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment circulated at the June 12, 2017 Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting, and accordingly forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for approval; and further, That Zone Change Application ZC15/017/S/AP for Bloomingdale Mews Ltd. municipally addressed as 593 Strasburg Road requesting a change from Residential Eight Zone (R- 8) to Residential Eight (R-8) with Special Regulation Provision 699R on the parcel of land specified and illustrated on Map No. 1, be approved in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law” dated May 3, 2017, attached to Community Services Department report CSD-17-048 as Appendix B.” 3. CSD-17-047 - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION – ZC17/002/B/CD - PETRICCA HOLDINGS INC. - 8 BLOOMINGDALE ROAD Councillor P. Singh assumed the Chair. The Committee Considered Community Services Department report CSD-17-047, dated May 4, 2017 recommending approval of Zone Change Application ZC17/002/B/CD for the purpose of changing the zoning of the subject property from Existing Use Zone (E-1) with Special Use Provision 183U to Existing Use Zone (E-1) with amended Special Use Provision 183U. Mr. C. Dumart presented the Report and responded to questions from the Committee. Mr. Victor Labreche, Labreche Patterson & Associates Inc., addressed the Committee on behalf of the property owner in support of the subject application and staff recommendation. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 12, 2017 -28- CITY OF KITCHENER 3. CSD-17-047 - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION – ZC17/002/B/CD - PETRICCA HOLDINGS INC. - 8 BLOOMINGDALE ROAD (CONT’D) He noted the applicant would like to expand on the permitted uses for the subject property to include compatible and complimentary uses with the existing neighbourhood. He noted there is no further development proposed for the subject property. In response to questions, Mr. Labreche advised doggy daycare/training was not included in the proposed permitted uses. On motion by Councillor S. Davey - it was resolved: “That application ZC17/002/B/CD (Petricca Holdings Inc.), for the purpose of changing the zoning of the subject property (8 Bloomingdale Road) from Existing Use Zone (E-1) with Special Use Provision 183U to Existing Use Zone (E-1) with amended Special Use Provision 183U on the parcel of land specified and illustrated as the ‘Subject Area’ on Map No. 1, be approved in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law” dated May 4, 2017, attached to Community Services Department report CSD-17-047 as Appendix “A”, be approved.” 4. CSD-17-044 - DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-15201 - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION - ZC15/07/H/GS - 710 HURON ROAD The Committee Considered Community Services Department report CSD-17-044, dated May 17, 2017 recommending approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-15201 and Zone Change Application ZC15/07/H/GS for the purpose of developing the subject lands at 710 Huron Road with a residential subdivision. Ms. K. Anderl presented the Report. She advised the subject Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zone Change application is for lands 5.352 hectares in size and are proposed to be developed with up to 142 residential dwellings. She noted the subject property contains a fieldstone farmhouse which was constructed in approximately 1864. She stated the house has been identified worthy of conservation, relocation and designation through a Heritage Impact Assessment. She further advised Heritage Kitchener was consulted on the relocation and designation of the farmhouse and Council is due to consider recommendations from that Committee in conjunction with the recommendation arising from the meeting this date at the June 26, 2017 Council meeting. Mr. Nick Bogaert, MHBC Planning, agent on behalf of the applicant, addressed the Committee on behalf of the applicant in support of the staff recommendation as outlined in Report CSD- 17-044. In response to questions, Mr. Bogaert advised the subdivision will be subject to strict infiltration requirements imposed by the City’s Engineering Division. In response to questions, Ms. Anderl advised one of the concerns received from the neighbouring property owner at 760 Huron Road was with regards to the height of the proposed dwellings on the adjacent properties. She noted those property owners have made a request that the height of the proposed townhomes not exceed two stories in height. It was noted and acknowledged by staff and the applicant that the townhomes adjacent to 760 Huron Road were not proposed to be greater than 2 stories in height. Ms. Anderl advised that the height requirement could be included in the By-law if it was Council’s wish. A motion was brought forward by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock to approve the recommendation as outlined in Report CSD-17-044 with an amendment that the townhouse block next to 760 Huron Road be limited to 2 stories in height. A motion was brought forward by Councillor B. Ioannides to call the question, which was voted on and was Carried. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 12, 2017 -29- CITY OF KITCHENER 4. CSD-17-044 - DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-15201 - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION - ZC15/07/H/GS - 710 HURON ROAD (CONT’D) The following motion was voted on and was Carriedon a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors B. Ioannidis, D. Schnider, P. Singh, S. Davey, S. Marsh, K. Galloway-Sealock J. Gazzola and Z. Janecki voting in favour; and, Councillor Y. Fernandes voting in opposition. Councillor F. Etherington was absent and accordingly did not vote. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock – it was resolved: “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-15201 in the City of Kitchener, for Freure Promontory Inc., municipally addressed as 710 Huron Road, subject to the conditions attached to Community Services Department report CSD-17-044 as Appendix ‘A’; and further, That Zone Change Application ZC15/07/H/GS for Freure Promontory Inc. for the purpose of changing the zoning from Residential Three Zone (R-3) with Holding Provision 17HSR to Residential Four Zone (R-4), Residential Six Zone (R-6), and Public Park Zone (P-1) with site specific special provisions be approved, as amended at the June 12, 2017 Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee.” The Committee recessed at 8:03 p.m. and reconvened at 8:08 p.m., Chaired by Councillor P. Singh with all members present except for Councillor F. Etherington. 5. CSD-17-050 - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION – ZC16/012/D/GS - DISA HANSEN, KURT HANSEN, ELEANOR HANSEN & ACTIVA HOLDINGS INC. - 362 DODGE DRIVE AND BLAIR CREEK DRIVE The Committee Considered Community Services Department report CSD-17-050, dated May 17, 2017 recommending approval of Zone Change Application ZC16/012/D/GS for the purpose of changing the zoning to support a future subdivision modification at 362 Dodge Drive and Blair Creek Drive. Mr. G. Stevenson presented the Report and responded to questions from the Committee. Mr. Pierre Chauvin, MHBC Planning, agent on behalf of the applicant addressed the Committee in support of the subject application and the staff recommendation. In response to questions, Mr. Chauvin advised the subdivision will be subject to strict infiltration requirements imposed by the City’s Engineering Division. On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes - it was resolved: “That Zone Change Application ZC/16/012/D/GS (Disa Hansen, Kurt Hansen, Eleanor Hansen, & Activa Holdings Inc.) requesting a change in zoning for the property municipally addressed as 362 Dodge Drive and Blair Creek Drive from Agricultural Zone (A-1), Open Space Zone (P-2), Agricultural Zone (A-1), and Residential Six (R-6) with Special Regulation Provisions 685R, 687R, and 689R to: Residential Six (R-6) with Special Regulation Provisions 685R, 687R, and 689R, Open Space Zone (P-2) and Agricultural Zone (A-1) with Special Regulation Provision 700R be approved in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law” dated May 3, 2017 attached to Community Services Department report CSD-17-050 as Appendix ‘A’.” PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 12, 2017 -30- CITY OF KITCHENER 6. CSD-17-049 - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION – ZC16/011/P/GS - COOK HOMES LIMITED - 50 PINNACLE DRIVE The Committee Considered Community Services Department report CSD-17-049, dated May 18, 2017 recommending approval of Zone Change Application ZC16/011/P/GS for the purpose of changing the zoning from Residential Four (R-4) with Special Use Provision 319U and Residential Three (R-3) with Special Use Provision 319U to Residential Six (R-6) with Special Regulation Provision 461U. Mr. G. Stevenson presented the Report and responded to questions from the Committee. Mr. Chris Pidgeon, GSP Group, addressed the Committee in support of the subject application and the staff recommendation. He provided an overview of the development and some of the specific details being proposed, including: being a condominium development with a mixture of two and three bedroom units that are proposed to be owner-occupied; prohibiting lodging houses on this site; the proposed site design complying with all the regulations under the Zoning By-law and not requiring any minor variances; exceeding the on-site parking requirements outlined in the By-law; and, having a decorative entrance feature, which was identified as a ‘want’ by the community. He further advised the development will still be required to go through the Site Plan approval process. In response to questions, Mr. M. May agreed to follow up on Council’s jurisdiction regarding Zone Change and Official Plan amendments. The following motion was voted on and was Carried unanimously on a recorded vote. Councillor F. Etherington was absent and accordingly did not vote. On motion by Councillor Y. Fernandes - it was resolved: “That Zone Change Application ZC16/011/P/GS for Cook Homes Limited requesting a change from Residential Four (R-4) with Special Use Provision 319U and Residential Three (R-3) with Special Use Provision 319U to Residential Six (R-6) with Special Regulation Provision 461U on the parcel of land municipally addressed as 50 Pinnacle Drive specified and illustrated on Map No. 1, be approved in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law” dated May 3, 2017, attached to Community Services Department report CSD 17-049 as Appendix “A”, be approved; and further, That Block Plan 58, originally approved in 1976 by Kitchener City Council, be repealed in its entirety.” 7.NOTICE OF MOTION Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock gave notice that at the June 26, 2017 Council meeting she would like to introduce a motion that would permit year round boulevard parking in the Mattamy-Windlfower Subdivision, following the current rules and regulations outlined for winter boulevard parking regulations. 8.ADJOURNMENT On motion, this meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m. D. Saunderson Committee Administrator