HomeMy WebLinkAboutDev & Tech Svcs - 2004-06-21DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
JUNE 21 ~ 2004
CITY OF KITCHENER
The Development and Technical Services Committee met this date commencing at 7:12 p.m.
Present:
Chair Councillor C. Weylie,
Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors J. Smola, J. Gazzola, M. Galloway, G. Lorentz and B.
Vrbanovic.
Staff:
R. Browning, Acting Chief Administrative Officer
G. Stewart, General Manager of Development and Technical Services
R. Shamess, Director of Engineering Services
J. Willmer, Director of Planning Services
R. Pedersen, Deputy Fire Chief
J. McBride, Director of Transportation Planning
L. Masseo, Manager of Design and Development
F. McCrea, Assistant City Solicitor
B. Steiner, Environmental Planner
J. Given, Manager of Strategic Operations
D. Ross, Senior Planner
R. Gosse, Committee Administrator
1. DTS-04-094 - CHANGES IN SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS/BUS LOADING ZONE
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-
094 dated June 8, 2004, regarding changes in school crossing guards/bus loading zone.
On motion by Councillor J. Smola -
it was resolved:
"That a School Bus Loading Zone be installed on the east side of Peter Street from a
point 56 metres south of Courtland Avenue to a point 26 metres south thereof; and
further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw is amended accordingly."
2. DTS-04-099 -
32 FIFTH AVENUE
DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC 04/03/F/BB
SANDRA LARAMEE & WALDEMAR DITTRICH
FAIRVIEW-GATEWAY WARD
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-
099 dated June 9, 2004, regarding a demolition control application for a dwelling located at 32
Fifth Avenue.
On motion by Councillor J. Smola -
it was resolved:
"That Demolition Control Application DC 04/03/F/BB, requesting approval for the
demolition of a single detached dwelling, located at 32 Fifth Avenue, on lands legally
described as Lot 120, Registered Plan 254, be approved, subject to the following
condition:
"That the owner obtains a building permit for the proposed development. Upon the
satisfaction of Condition 1, the Chief Building Official 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:
That in the event the single detached dwelling is not substantially complete within
2 years of the date of demolition is commenced, the City Clerk may enter on the
collector's roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, $20,000.00 for
each dwelling unit in respect of which the demolition permit is issued and such
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2. DTS-04-099 - 32 FIFTH AVENUE (CONT'D)
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."
DTS-04-100 -
560 QUEEN STREET SOUTH
DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC 01/09/Q/DR
DREWLO HOLDINGS
WEST-VICTORIA PARK WARD
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-
100 dated June 9, 2004, regarding a demolition control application for a dwelling located at 560
Queen Street South.
On motion by Councillor J. Smola -
it was resolved:
"That Demolition Control Application DC 01/09/Q/DR, requesting approval for the
demolition of a single detached dwelling, located at 560 Queen Street South, on lands
legally described as Sub Lot 17, Pt Lot 73, be approved, subject to the following
condition:
"That the owner obtains a building permit for the proposed development. Upon the
satisfaction of Condition 1, the Chief Building Official 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:
That in the event the single detached dwelling is not substantially complete within
3 years of the date of demolition is commenced, the City Clerk may enter on the
collector's roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, $20,000.00 for
each dwelling unit 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."
DTS-04-102 -
1258 VICTORIA STREET NORTH
DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC 04/04N/AP
WILLIAM KNELL & COMPANY LIMITED
CHICOPEE-GRAND RIVER WARD
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-
102 dated June 15, 2004, regarding a demolition control application for a dwelling located at
1258 Victoria Street North.
On motion by Councillor J. Smola -
it was resolved:
"That Demolition Control Application DC 04/04/V/AP requesting permission to demolish
one single detached dwelling located at 1258 Victoria Street North, legally described as
Tract German Company, Pt Lot 122, be approved, subject to the following condition:
That prior to the issuance of a demolition permit, the owner submits a site plan
application, and obtains approval thereof from the City's Facilitator of Urban
Design & Development, for the proposed parking lot."
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5. DTS-04-103 -
149 & 151 WEBER STREET EAST
DEMOLTION CONTROL APPLICATION DC 04/05/W/AP
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WATERLOO REGION
BRIDGEPORT-CENTRE WARD
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-
103 dated June 14, 2004, regarding a demolition control application for two dwellings located at
149 & 151 Weber Street East.
On motion by Councillor J. Smola -
it was resolved:
"That Demolition Control Application DC 04/05/VV/AP requesting permission to demolish
two single detached dwellings and two detached garages located at 149 and 151 Weber
Street East, legally described as Plan 370, Pt Lot 4, be approved, subject to the following
conditions:
That the owner obtain final Site Plan Approval; and,
That the owner obtains a building permit for the proposed development.
Upon satisfaction of conditions 1 and 2, the Chief Building Official may authorize and
issue a demolition permit under Section 33(6) of the Planning Act. The demolition oermit
will be subject to the following condition:
That in the event that construction of the 5 new Street Townhouses 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."
DTS-04-088 -
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 04/04/W/KS
950 WESTMOUNT ROAD EAST
EDMUND FARRAGE
WEST-VICTORIA PARK WARD
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-
088 dated May 31, 2004, regarding a zone change application for 950 Westmount Road East
submitted by Edmund Farrage.
Mr. L. Masseo provided an overview of the staff report advising that the applicant is proposing to
develop the subject lands with 18 freehold townhouse units. He further advised that although
normally an applicant would bring forward the plan of subdivision and plan of condominium
concurrently with the zone change application, in this case the applicant and staff are exploring
the possibility of using part lot control exemption to create blocks of lands rather than a plan of
subdivision. At this time only the zone change application is before the Committee for its
consideration. In answer to a question from the Committee, Mr. Masseo advised that the
applicant has agreed that the proposed site plan is tied to the zone change application and will
not change.
There were no delegations to speak on this matter.
On motion by Councillor M. Galloway -
it was resolved:
"That Zone Change Application ZC 04/04/VV/KS for the purpose of changing the zoning
from Service Station Zone (C-7) to Residential Six Zone (R-6) with Special Regulation
Provision 418R, on lands legally described as Plan 1370 Block A in the City of Kitchener,
be approved, in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law", dated May 26, 2004, attached
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6. DTS-04-088 - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 04/04/W/KS (CONT'D)
to Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-088, without
conditions."
7. DTS-04-104 -
DTS-04-078 -
ADDENDUM TO DTS-04-078
MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 04/02/S/JG
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 04/10/S/JG
BRIGADOON COMMUNITY PLAN
SOUTH WARD
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-
078 dated May 20, 2004 and addendum report DTS-04-104 dated June 17, 2004 regarding a
municipal plan amendment, a zone change application and a new Brigadoon Community Plan to
replace the existing Community Plan.
Councillor C. Weylie, Chair, read the following statement:
'This is a Public Meeting under 'The Planning Act, 1996' to consider Municipal Plan
Amendment Application MP 04/02/S/JG
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 June 29, 2004. 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.'
Ms. J. Given provided an overview of the staff report advising that the Brigadoon Community
Plan was approved by Council in 1990 and during the initial planning period the crossing of
Strasburg Creek by collector road 'C' was deferred. She further advised that in 1994 Council
adopted the transportation network which placed a priority on natural environment, heritage
areas and scenic road considerations while providing a balanced roadway to solve the traffic
problems in the area. Since those approvals, development in the south end of the community
has necessitated the resolution of the deferred collector road. As well, during that time a land
exchange between the City and a developer has resulted in a 20 acre woodlot being owned by
the City yet it still remains zoned residential.
Ms. Given advised that public consultation on the proposed new community plan and planning
applications took place and whereas the response was relatively positive two issues did arise.
The first with respect to the extension of Biehn Drive to Strasburg Road. Ms. Given noted that
Biehn Drive is a major collector road and its extension is required in order to reduce traffic on
other minor collector roads and to ensure adequate emergency access to the area. Ms. Given
advised that the second issue raised was the timing for the construction of Templewood Drive
between Huron Road and Old Huron Road. She explained that it was necessary to have this
road constructed during the first phase of the plan of subdivision between Huron Road and Old
Huron Road in order to provide adequate traffic patterns within the community.
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Ms. Given concluded her presentation advising that approval of the Brigadoon Community Plan
and municipal plan amendment and zone change will complete the outstanding planning matters
within this community and ensure the orderly development of the remainder of the community.
Mr. J. McBride provided further information and details on the Biehn Drive extension and the
rationale behind the proposed timing for construction of Templewood Drive.
Mr. Sam Head, Dryden Smith and Head Planning Consultants, attended in support of the staff
recommendations to adopt the Community Plan and planning applications. Mr. Head explained
that development in the area has been undertaken based on Biehn Drive being extended
through to Strasburg Road and that no further traffic studies should be required at this time.
Mr. Josh Fernandes, 52 Kilbirnie Court, attended requesting that the Committee reconsider the
recommendation contained in the staff report with respect to the extension of Biehn Drive. He
advised that the area being proposed for the extension is a wetland and construction of the road
will have an impact on the environment. He also pointed out that Biehn Drive will connect to
Strasburg Road and creating three intersections within 400 metres resulting in traffic problems
and adding to the smog problem. Mr. Fernandes read a quote from former Councillor Tom
Galloway made 11 years ago supporting the stopage of Biehn Drive in order to protect the
subject wetlands.
Councillor M. Galloway responded that his father, Tom Galloway, has indicated that at that time
there were two proposed road options which were completely different than the proposal being
considered today.
Ms. B. Steiner advised that although there are no details at this time with respect to the
extension of Biehn Drive through the wetlands it is being proposed that the crossing take place
in an upper area to avoid the wetlands and reducing the environmental impact.
Mr. Mel Code, consultant, representing Huron Woods Subdivision, attended in opposition to the
staging proposal with respect to the construction of Templewood Drive. He explained that the
construction of this road at stage 1 of his clients development would not benefit his client nor the
Brigadoon Community due to the fact that the property owner to the south, Mr. Boehnke, has
indicated he has no immediate plans to develop that property. Mr. Code added that in addition
the costs to his client would be excessive with no other developer at this time assisting with this
expense. He requested that the policy contained in the Community Plan with respect to the
construction of Templewood Drive be amended to show that the construction would take place
during phase 2 of his clients development.
Mr. Frank Moffat, 384 Biehn Drive, attended requesting that a full Class C Environmental
Assessment be completed with respect to the extension of Biehn Drive through the wetlands.
Mr. Moffat pointed out that in 1988 the extension was approved yet today society is more
environmentally aware and understands the impact such a road could have on an
environmentally sensitive area. He also requested that a full traffic impact study which was
promised in 2002 be conducted for the Brigadoon Community area.
Mr. Peter Maurer, 7 Maxwell Drive, appeared before the Committee explaining that he was not
opposed to the proposed Brigadoon Community Plan but had concerns regarding the zone
change for a small portion of land on Old Huron Road which would change the zoning from
agriculture to commercial. He explained commercial development on those lands would cause
significant traffic volumes which would impact on Maxwell Drive. He requested reconsideration
of the zone change on these lands and that should the zone change be successful that the City
consider signage and/or traffic calming measures on Maxwell Drive.
Mr. J. McBride explained that Maxwell Drive may encure more traffic volume when Trillium Road
is completed but the proposed road alignment in the Community Plan will alleviate this problem.
Mr. Brad Marin, 31 Heatherwood Crescent, attended with concerns regarding the future traffic
volumes within the Brigadoon Community. He explained that with development occurring
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adjacent to Brigadoon and the fact that commercial areas will be located to the north and east,
this will cause traffic to pass through the internal road system. He requested that the City
complete a traffic model based on the traffic study in order to verify traffic flows within the
community. Mr. Marin suggested that if Biehn Drive is extended the City should incorporate
more green space to compensate for the loss of the natural area.
Mr. Paul Hill, attended representing the Chalon Estates neighbourhood, advising that 10 years
ago the Council of the day hired consultants, conducted traffic studies, consulted with the
residents of Chalon Estates and that the current proposal is a result of those studies and public
consultation. Mr. Hill questioned what changes have taken place to open up discussion of the
proposed road network and requested that the City reconfirm the 1994 road study.
Mr. Paul Britton, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Limited, attended
representing Hallman Construction advising that his client concurs with the comments made by
the transportation staff with respect to the need for the Biehn Drive extension. Mr. Britton
pointed out that the only significant changes that have happened in the area since 1988 has
been the land exchange between the City and Hallman Construction which has resulted in the
protection of an environmentally significant woodlot. He added that he concurs with the
comments made by B. Steiner with respect to the area of the Biehn Drive crossing through the
wetlands and he requested the Committee support for that extension. Mr. Britton also advised
that his client supported the changes to the land use at the intersection of Strasburg and Huron
Roads which will have a positive effect on the traffic in the area.
Ms. Anna Boenke, 324 Huron Road, attended advising that her father and grandfather own the
lands south of the lands currently owned by Huron Woods Development and that they support
the comments made by Mr. Code with respect to Templewood Drive. Ms. Boenke also advised
that her family has no intention at this time to develop the lands and that the construction of
Templewood Drive was not warranted.
Councillor B. Vrbanovic advised that the Environmental Advisory Committee has reviewed the
report and feel that the proposed changes will have a positive effect on the community. He
added that there were some concerns with respect to the extension of Biehn Drive but no
concensus was reached on that matter.
Councillor M. Galloway advised that the revised Brigadoon Community Plan and the proposed
municipal plan amendment and zone changes are a result of many extensive public
consultations and studies and represents a positive move forward for the community. Councillor
J. Gazzola suggested that consideration of clause 10.2 of the policies contained within the
proposed Brigadoon Community Plan be deferred until the item dealing with the plan of
subdivision 30T-03202 submitted by Huron Development Corporation which is scheduled to be
heard later this meeting has taken place.
Mr. Bill McGregor, 357 Biehn Drive, attended with concerns with the future development west of
Strasburg Road and what impact that will have on the extended Biehn Drive. He also inquired if
the future development would include Strasburg Road extending to Highway 401. Ms. Given
explained that currently the land use is primarily residential in the area west of Strasburg Road
and that although it has been indicated that Strasburg Road should be extended the matter has
not been dealt with at this time.
There were no further delegations to speak on this matter.
On motion by Councillor M. Galloway -
it was resolved:
That Municipal Plan Amendment (MP 04/02/S/JG) being an amendment to
redesignate the woodlands owned by the City as Open Space rather than Low
Rise Residential on the Land Use Map and to amend the Transportation Map to
show a number of proposed changes to roads and road reclassifications, be
approved; in the form shown in the Amendment attached to Development and
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7. DTS-04-104 - ADDENDUM TO DTS-04-078 (CONT'D)
Technical Services Department report DTS-04-078; and,
That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo be requested to further approve the
City of Kitchener Municipal Plan Map 4 with modifications to delete the proposed
Collector Road between Biehn Drive and the proposed extension of Strasburg
Road, as shown on Schedule "A' of Municipal Plan Amendment (MPA
04/02/S/JG); and,
That Zone Change Application ZC 04/10/S/JG, being a City Initiated zone change
to rezone City lands to Open Space Zone (P-2) and Hazard Land Zone (P-3)
rather than Township Agricultural (Twp. A) on lands legally described as Part of
Lots 11, 12 and 13 Biehn's Tract and Part of Lots 173, 174, 175, 176, 177 and 178
of RP 640, more particularly described as Parts 4, 8, 9 and 10 of Plan 58R-13933,
be approved, in the form shown in the by-law dated May 3, 2004, attached to
Report DTS-04-078, without conditions; and,
That the existing Brigadoon Community Plan be repealed and the Brigadoon
Community Plan dated May, 2004, attached to Report DTS-04-078, be adopted;
and,
That the following additional clauses be added to the Brigadoon Community Plan
policies recommended in Report DTS 04-078:
"8.14.
THAT Old Huron Road east of Battler Drive be monitored to determine the
extent and timing of any required improvements. Any future road
widenings shall occur on the north side of the road allowance."
"8.15
THAT in accordance with approved Environmental Assessment for the
Doon South-Brigadoon Transportation Study, and specifically
recommendation 8, a subsequent Class Environmental Assessment shall
be required to determine the precise alignment of Strasburg Road south
of Street A."
DTS-04-084 -
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-03204
MODIFICATION TO PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-88007
MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 03/04/T/DR
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATIONS ZC 03/31/T/DR & ZC 03/32/T/DR
HALLMAN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
STRASBURG ROAD & TEMPLEWOOD DRIVE
SOUTH WARD
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-
084 dated May 26, 2004, dealing with plan of subdivision 30T-03204, modifications to plan of
subdivision 30T-88007, municipal plan amendment application and two zone change
applications submitted by Hallman Construction for the lands at Strasburg and Templewood
Drive.
Councillor C. Weylie, Chair, read the following statement:
'This is a Public Meeting under 'The Planning Act, 1996' to consider Municipal Plan
Amendment Application MP 03/04/T/DR
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.
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DTS-04-084 - PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-03204 (CONT'D)
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 June 29, 2004. 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.'
Ms. D. Ross provided an overview of the staff report advising that Hallman Construction is
proposing a new plan of subdivision creating 17 residential lots rather than an institutional block,
a modification to draft approved plan of subdivision 30T-88007 to permit residential lots along
Templewood Drive, two zone change applications to implement the proposed modification and
new plan and, a municipal plan amendment to implement the proposed modification and new
plan. Ms. Ross advised that staff were in support of the applications and are recommending the
Committee's approval.
Mr. Paul Britton, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Limited, representing the
applicant attended in support of the staff recommendation advising that his client believes the
proposed subdivision and modifications are a positive step forward for the Brigadoon area.
There were no further delegations to speak on this matter.
On motion by Councillor M. Galloway -
it was resolved:
"A.
That Council approve Municipal Plan Amendment Application MP03/04/T/DR
being an amendmenttoamend Map 5, Land Use Plan, be redesignating lands
from Mixed Use Node to Low Rise Residential as shown on Schedule A attached.
That Zone Change Application ZC 03/31/T/DR (Hallman Construction Ltd. at
Templewood Drive and Strasburg Road) requesting a change in zoning from
Community Institutional Zone (I-2), Neighbourhood Shopping Centre Zone (C-2)
and Residential Six Zone (R-6) to Residential Four Zone (R-4) and Neighbourhood
ShoppingCentre Zone (C-2) on lands legally described as Pt of Lot 11, Biehn's
Tract and Pt of BIk 1, Plan 58M-292, being comprised of Pts 16 & 43, RP 58R-
14156 in the City of Kitchener, be approved in the form shown in the attached
"Proposed By-law 'A' ", dated May 17, 2004, without conditions.
That Zone Change Application ZC 03/32/T/DR (Hallman Construction Ltd. at
Huron Road and Strasburg Road) requesting a change in zoning from Residential
Six Zone (R-6) to Neighbourhood Shopping Centre Zone (C-2) on lands legally
described as Part of Lt 11, Biehn's Tract in the City of Kitchener, be approved in
the form shown in the attached "Proposed By-law 'B' ", dated May 17, 2004,
without conditions.
That the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Section 51(18) of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990, and By-law No. 2002-164, as amended, of the City of Kitchener, modifies
the conditions of draft approval for Plan of Subdivision 30T-88007 for Hallman
Construction Limited in the City of Kitchener, to amend Stages 6 and 10, so that
the conditions of draft approval read as outlined in Schedule A attached.
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8. DTS-04-084 - PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-03204 (CONT'D)
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-03204, in the City of Kitchener, for
Hallman Construction Ltd., subject to the conditions contained in report DTS-04-
084 dated May 26, 2004."
DTS-04-090 -
PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-03202
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 03/07/H/DR
HURON WOODS DEVELOPMENT CORP.
HURON ROAD & TEMPLEWOOD DRIVE
SOUTH WARD
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-
090 dated June 7, 2004, regarding a plan of subdivision and zone change application submitted
by Huron Woods Development Corporation for the lands located between Huron Road and Old
Huron Road and Templewood Drive.
Ms. D. Ross provided an overview of the staff report advising that Huron Woods Development
Corporation is proposing a new plan of subdivision and implementing zone change application
for a 2.4 hectare parcel of land located between Old Huron Road and New Huron Road. The
subdivision is being proposed in two stages, the first stage are two blocks for multiple residential
development and stage two proposes one block for multiple residential development and one
block for commercial development. Ms. Ross advised that although the construction of
Templewood Drive is not required for this subdivision to proceed, the road is required for other
lands so as to alleviate traffic problems in the community and therefore staff are recommending
that the road be constructed at the phase 1 stage of the subdivision.
Mr. Mel Code, representing the applicant, attended advising that other than the staging policy
10.2a) in the new Brigadoon Community Plan which is also reflected in the draft approval 4.23,
his client is content with both the Community Plan and the subdivision recommendations with
the exception of a sidewalk on the south side of New Huron Road. Mr. Code explained that at
stage 1 of the proposed subdivision Templewood Drive is not required for frontage or vehicular
access. No essential piped services will be contained within the roadway so development can
not use the road as frontage. Mr. Code pointed out that this short portion of Templewood Drive
can not immediately serve the Brigadoon community for which it is primarily intended as the land
owner directly to the south of the subject lands has no intention of developing those lands and
therefore the road is not needed at this time. Mr. Code further advised that the costs to his client
for the construction of Templewood Drive at the phase 1 stage are excessive as such his client
may be in the position of being financially able to complete the project. Mr. Code concluded
advising that the condition for a new sidewalk on Huron Road as part of the draft plan of
subdivision also adds a burden to his clients project and he suggested that the New Huron Road
sidewalk if needed should be part of development charges.
In answer to questions raised by Mayor C. Zehr, Mr. L. Masseo advised that the Planning Act
does not allow the City to compel a developer to proceed with any development but that nothing
would prevent two land owners entering into an agreement in order to facilitate the construction
of a road which may benefit one of the owners. Mr. Masseo advised that staff are concerned
that it is necessary for Templewood Drive to be in place when the Brigadoon Community
requires it which should be at stage 1 of the proposed development.
Mr. Larry Wolynetz, President of Huron Woods Development Corp., attended advising that the
construction of Templewood Drive is a large burden on the company and in order to make the
development feasible, the first phase must be completed prior to the construction of the road.
Councillor M. Galloway advised that unfortunately there are no guarantees in this particular
situation but that the developer has an obligation to the community and it would appear that the
construction of Templewood Drive at stage 1 of the subdivision would be appropriate.
There were no further delegations to speak on this matter.
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9. DTS-04-090 - PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-03202 (CONT'D)
On motion by Councillor M. Galloway -
it was resolved:
"That the recommendation contained in Development and Technical Services
Department report DTS-04-090 dated June 7, 2004 regarding a plan of subdivision and
zone change application, be approved."
Councillor M. Galloway advised that in consideration of this matter regarding the Huron Woods
Development Corporation plan of subdivision it would be appropriate to consider the
recommendation contained in Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-
104 regarding the proposed revision to policy 10.2 of the Brigadoon Community Plan which was
previously discussed.
On motion by Councillor M. Galloway -
it was resolved:
"That Policy 10.2b) recommended in Report DTS 04-078 be revised to correct the land
use classification referenced in the Policy so that it reads:
"10.2b)
That lands designated Low Rise Residential bounded by (new) Huron Road,
Strasburg Road, and Templewood Drive as well as lands designated Low
Density Residential between Marl Meadow Drive and Old Huron Road east of
the Templewood Drive extension, with the exception of all lands within Draft
Plan 30T-88007, shall require the construction of Templewood Drive from its
existing terminus north of Marl Meadow Drive to Huron Road."
10,
DTS-04-082 - DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AREA
AMENDMENT
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-
082 dated May 14, 2004, regarding an amendment to the Downtown Kitchener Community
Improvement Plan project area.
Mr. J. Willmer provided an overview of the staff report regarding amendments to the Downtown
Kitchener Community Improvement Plan and advised that staff had nothing further to add to this
matter.
On motion by Mayor C. Zehr -
it was resolved:
"1.
That the "Downtown Kitchener Community Improvement Plan Project Area", be
amended by deleting Schedule 'A' and 'B', and substituting therefore the
Schedules 'A' and 'B' attached to Development and Technical Services
Department report DTS-04-082 dated May 14, 2004; and,
That the "Downtown Kitchener Community Improvement Plan", be amended by
deleting "Schedule 'A' - Community Improvement Project Area", dated Nov. 1,
2001, and replacing it with the "Schedule 'A '- Downtown Kitchener Community
Improvement Plan Project Area", dated May 15, 2004 attached to Report DTS-04-
082; and further,
That the City Clerk be directed to apply to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing for the approval of these Amendments to the Downtown Kitchener
Community Improvement Project Area, and Downtown Kitchener Community
Improvement Plan."
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11. DTS-04-087 -
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 04/08/D/TMW
CITY INITIATED
DEER RIDGE DRIVE
FAIRVIEW-GATEWAY WARD
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-
087 dated May 25, 2004, regarding a city initiated zone change application for lands located on
Deer Ridge Drive.
Mr. J. Willmer provided an overview of the staff report advising that originally the subject lands
were zoned hazard land zone (P-3) and were part of a wetland and buffer block. Since the time
that the plan was approved it has been determined that this portion of the open space block is
not part of the wetland or required buffer and has development potential. Mr. Willmer further
advised that the developer JHS has raised concerns regarding the configuration of the block and
staff are recommending that should the Committee approve the application, that Council
approval not take place to allow staff time to resolve the issue raised by JHS.
There were no delegations to speak to this matter.
On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola -
it was resolved:
"That Zone Change Application ZC 04/08/D/TMW, requesting a zone change on the
subject lands, legally described as Part Block 11,58M-270, for the City of Kitchener, from
Hazard Land Zone P-3 with Special Regulation 260R to Residential Three Zone (R-3)
with Special Regulation 417R, in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law", dated April 23,
2004 attached to Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-087
be deferred and referred to the September 20, 2004 Council meetinq for approval."
12. DTS-04-092 - DUKE & ONTARIO GARAGE POST TENSIONING TENDON ANALYSIS
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-
092 dated June 3, 2004, regarding the Duke & Ontario parking garage.
Mr. J. McBride provided an overview of the staff report advising that funding is available in the
Capital Budget for this matter.
On motion by Mayor C. Zehr -
it was resolved:
"That the City of Kitchener continue to retain the Consulting Engineering firm of Read
Jones Christoffersen Ltd at their price of $175,400 plus GST to complete the analysis of
post tensioning tendons in the Duke & Ontario Garage."
13. DTS-04-093 - MUNICIPAL ACQUISITION OF HERITAGE RESOURCES
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-
093 dated June 9, 2004, regarding a municipal acquisition of heritage resources.
Mr. J. Willmer provided an overview of the staff report and advised that there are more efficient
processes now available with respect to the acquisition of heritage resources.
On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz -
it was resolved:
"That no further action be taken on the DTS unfinished business item regarding the
municipal acquisition of heritage resources."
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DTS-04-052 - ADDRESSING/STREET NAMING POLICIES
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-
052 dated June 10, 2004, regarding addressing/street naming policies.
Ms. J. Given provided an overview of the staff report advising that the City has been required to
undertake a City wide review of addressing for compliance with the enhanced 911 emergency
response requirements. In order to complete this, it is necessary to establish policies that will
guide the City in future addressing of property and naming of streets.
On motion by Councillor M. Galloway -
it was resolved:
That the policies regarding Addressing, Street Naming, Multiple Unit Identification
Signs and Address and Street Name Changes dated June 21, 2004, attached to
Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-052, be adopted;
and,
That existing policies 1-1070 (Naming of Streets) and 1-1035 Subsection 3.
(Multiple Identification Signs) be deleted; and,
That DTS and IT (GIS) staff undertake Phase 2 of the 9-1-1 Addressing Program,
to identify streets and properties in the City that do not comply with the
addressing/street naming policies and report back to Council with a revised list and
public consultation program in the fall of 2004; and further, that Transportation
Planning staff provide project leadership in Phase 2; and,
That the City's legal staff prepare a by-law to require the posting of civic number in
accordance with the attached policies; and,
That the Capital Account be maintained and enhanced in 2005 to cover the costs
associated with the implementation of the public consultation process and required
street name changes in Phase 2; and further,
That the City's legal staff implement any required changes to the City's Standard
Residential Subdivision agreement and Section 41 Development Agreement to
comply with the proposed policies."
15. DTS-04-097 - TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT IN THE CITY OF KITCHENER
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-
097 dated June 17, 2004, regarding traffic management in the City of Kitchener.
Mr. J. McBride provided an overview of the staff report advising that the City's existing traffic
calming policy is outdated and does not address the legislative, technical or funding issues that
have surfaced since its introduction. The proposed policy is based on the Canadian Guide to
Neighbourhood Traffic Calming as well as experience of a number of major Canadian cities.
In answer to questions raised by the Committee, Mr. J. McBride advised that in order to
complete the draft policy staff will need to compile data on volumes and speeds starting with
local roads. The Committee directed staff to include citizen input when developing the policies
and to circulate the draft policies to the neighbourhood associations for their feedback.
On motion by Councillor M. Galloway -
it was resolved:
"That Council receive the draft Traffic Calming Policy for information and direct staff to
circulate it to the appropriate agencies for comment and report back to the August 16,
2004 Development and Technical Services Committee."
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Ms. Danielle Havelka, 549 Marl Meadow Crescent, appeared before the Committee with a concern that
the new Brigadoon Community Plan is showing a connection to one of the trails and Marl Meadow
Crescent that will run beside her property. Ms. Havelka advised that this area was proposed to be part
of a stormwater requirement and according to City staff is not an appropriate entrance way to the trails.
Ms. Havelka requested that the trail entrance be removed from the map attached to the Brigadoon
Community Plan. Planning staff were directed to investigate the concerns of Ms. Havelka and report
back to Council on June 29, 2004.
16. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
R. Gosse,
Deputy City Clerk