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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlng & Econ Dev - 1992-03-02P E D\1992 -03 -02 PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES MARCH 2, 1992 The Planning and Economic Development Committee met this date commencing at 3:10 p.m. under the Chairmanship of Alderman J. Ziegler with the following members present: Mayor D.V. Cardillo, Alderman C. Weylie, Alderman M. Yantzi, Alderman C. Zehr, Alderman J. Smola, Alderman M. Wagner, Alderman T. Galloway, Alderman G.L. Leadston and Alderman B. Stortz. Alderman G. Lorentz entered the meeting shortly after its commencement. Officials Present: Mr. T. McKay, Mr. B. Stanley, Mr. T. McCabe, Mr. D. Mansell, Mr. P. Wetherup, Mr. J. Shivas, Ms. L. Balfour, Mr. L. Bensason, Mr. F. Graham and Mr. L.W. Neil. 1.MINUTES Moved by Alderman C. Weylie Seconded by Alderman B. Stortz That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee held February 17, 1992, as mailed to the members, be accepted. Carried 2. CORRESPONDENCE Nil. 3.PD 9/92 - BRIDGEPORT FLOODPLAIN POLICIES. - REQUEST FOR DIRECTION RE PROCESSING. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 92/1 (CITY OF KITCHENER). - (BRIDGEPORT - NORTH WARD) The Committee considered Staff Report PD 9/92 dated February 5, 1992 dealing with a City Initiated Official Plan Amendment effecting Floodplain Policies in Bridgeport. It was noted that recent change in Provincial Floodplain Policies require implementation of a "two zone" concept of land use regulation in flood prone areas of Bridgeport. The new Policies divide the floodplain into two areas of potential flood depth, a Flood fringe area of approximately 0 to 80 cm water depth and a Floodway which will be over 80 cm deep during a Regional Storm. It was indicated that land use in the deeper floodway will be severely restricted while the flood fringe area would be less restrictive. Mr. D. Corks advised that the proposed Amendment was essentially a technical matter involving the two zone concept and requested direction to process the application. No delegations were registered respecting this matter. Moved by Alderman J. Smola Seconded by Alderman M. Wagner That Official Plan Amendment Application 92/1, Bridgeport Floodplain Policies, be accepted for processing, with the clear understanding that processing in no way implies acceptance or rejection of this application. Carried The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, March 9, 1992. 4. PD 118/91- IMPLEMENTATION OF HERITAGE PLANNING FUNCTION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AND HERITAGE STAFF RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS. The Committee considered Staff Report PD 118/91 dated January 20, 1992 dealing with Implementation of the Heritage Planning Function within the PLANNING AND ECONOMIC - 115 - DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES MARCH 2, 1992 4. PD 118/91- IMPLEMENTATION OF HERITAGE PLANNING FUNCTION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AND HERITAGE STAFF RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS. (CONT'D) Department of Planning and Development and Heritage Staff Resource Requirements. It was pointed out in the agenda that Planning Committee at its February 17th meeting had deferred action on this matter until the meeting this date. However, City Council at its meeting on February 24, 1992 dealt with the recommendation in the staff report through approval of Clause #2 of the report of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee. Mr. B. Stanley acknowledged that the matter had been adopted by City Council on February 24th and advised that at a meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee, he had given an approximate 25 minute presentation. Mr. Stanley advised that it was his view that the New Ontario Heritage Act would impose requirements that will result in LACAC having to look at properties based on a developed criteria and to support that approach it was necessary to engage the services of a Heritage Planner. In response to Alderman M. Yantzi, Mr. Stanley advised that the intent or the new Act was to integrate Heritage issues into the mainstream planning function. This would make it necessary for there to be more of a balance on the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee between lay members and political representatives. Further, the new Act represented an initiative to develop a more professional approach and ensure that LACAC was confined to designating only properties that meet established and approved criteria and not on an 'ad hoc' basis. Mr. T. McKay cautioned the Committee that the City could only provide the service being proposed in the staff recommendation based on the existing Iow level of economic activity within the Community. He pointed out that when the economy recovers, existing staff working on LACAC would be required to resume their regular duties and it would be necessary to provide additional staff to provide the service to LACAC or withdraw the service being provided. Alderman G. Lorentz entered the meeting at this point. Alderman J. Ziegler questioned if the recommendation represented an increase in service. Mr. T. McCabe advised that for the time being the City is able to shift staff but when the economy improved, there would be a staff shortage. Alderman C. Zehr asked that it be noted for the record that the approval of the recommendations with respect to Heritage Planning Function and Heritage Staff Resource Requirements was not to be construed as approval for a change in staff complement in the Department of Planning and Development and the Committee agreed to this understanding. No delegations were registered respecting this matter. Moved by Alderman C. Weylie Seconded by Alderman M. Wagner 1.That, in accordance with the direction provided in the Planning Department's Strategic Plan, Heritage Planning be established as a function within the Planning Division of the Department of Planning and Development. 2.That, when appropriate, present work Icad responsibilities within the Planning Division be reassigned to enable the existing Intermediate Planner position to function as that of Heritage Planner with 50% of the person's time spent on heritage conservation and 50% on development/planning matters. 3.That the necessity to create a new Heritage Coordinator position be reassessed in 1993 for implementation in 1994 in light of the experience gained to that date and in anticipation of the passage of the new Ontario Heritage Act in 1993. Carried PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES -116- MARCH 2, 1992 4. PD 118/91- IMPLEMENTATION OF HERITAGE PLANNING FUNCTION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AND HERITAGE STAFF RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS. (CONT'D) The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, March 9, 1992. 5.PD 2~92 - CARWOOD AVENUE. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 91/11. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 911211CILB (KITCHENER HOUSING INC.). - (ROCKWAY-ST. MARY'S WARD). The Committee was in receipt of reports regarding a joint Official Plan Amendment Application and Zone Change Application submitted by Kitchener Housing Inc. relative to lands located on Carwood Avenue just west of Cayley Court. The subject lands are comprised of a .41 hectare (1.02 acre) parcel that presently serves as surplus City land on the Rockway Golf Course. The Official Plan Amendment would revise the Official Plan designation on the subject property from Major Open Space to Low Density Residential and the Zoning Amendment would change the zoning from Golf Course Zone (P-4) according to By-law 85-1 to Semi-Restricted Residential (R2) with special regulations according to By-law 4830. The applicant proposes to develop a 2 storey, 27 unit Seniors apartment building on the subject property. In this regard, the Committee considered the Official Plan Amendment report illustrating lands which are the subject of the change which are shown on Schedule "A" attached to the report. Also attached to the report was the proposed Amendment to the Official Plan undated and the proposed By-law undated to adopt this Amendment to the Official Plan. The Committee also considered Staff Report PD 2/92 dated January 17, 1992 and the proposed Zoning By-law dated January 10, 1992 attached to the report. It was noted that the staff recommendation contained in Staff Report PD 2/92 recommends approval of the Official Plan Amendment Application and Zone Change Application. It was pointed out that notice that the Committee would hold a public meeting this date to consider this matter had previously been given. Alderman J. Ziegler, Chairman, advised that after a presentation by City staff, a video of the proposed development would be shown and that following questions of the Committee in regards to the proposal, another video prepared by residents would be shown prior to hearing submission of delegations. Mr. L. Bensason described the parcel of land which has been declared surplus by the City and the purpose of the Amendment to the Official Plan and Zone Change and special regulations to accommodate the proposed 2 storey 27 unit Senior Citizen apartment building. Mr. Bensason pointed out that the last page of the Official Plan Amendment report showed only the first page of a 24 page petition containing approximately 400 signatures that has been received. He noted that additional correspondence has been received from residents which generally deals with the need for a childrens playground in the area, traffic congestion on Carwood Avenue and the question of the suitability and compatibility of the proposed development. In regard to the suggestion that the lands could accommodate a playground, he advised that the Parks and Recreation Department does not consider it suitable. Mr. Bensason stated that Traffic Officials have advised that sight lines along Carwood Avenue were within accepted standards and that the parking ratio for the development was similar to that applied to other Seniors buildings. In this case, 9 parking spaces were required but 16 were being provided. With respect to the suitability of the site, it was the view of staff that it was acceptable even though shopping facilities were not near to it. Accordingly, staff recommend approval and note that it is the purchaser's obligation to obtain servicing to the site. Alderman M. Wagner commented that as an outcome of this application, the concerns he was hearing from residents were that this issue could be the beginning of a sell off of municipal lands and secondly that small retailing would attempt to penetrate the area as a result of this development. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES -117- MARCH 2, 1992 5.PD 2~92 - CARWOOD AVENUE. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 91/11. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 91/21/C/LB (KITCHENER HOUSING INC.). - (ROCKWAY-ST. MARY'S WARD). (CONT'D) A video presentation of the proposed Carwood Senior Citizens apartment development, prepared by Kitchener Housing Inc. and Snider, Reichard & March, Architects, was presented to the Committee. The video oriented the Committee to the site and super-imposed the proposed development to show the visual result along with landscaping of the development in relation to existing residences which were in the video. In particular, a view of the development from the rear of Cayley Court properties that back onto the proposed development and a frontal view from Carwood Avenue were illustrated. At the conclusion of the video, the Committee addressed questions to staff on the proposal. In response to Alderman C. Zehr, Mr. D. Snow advised that Traffic Officials have addressed two concerns in respect to the proposed development. The first concern was the issue of parking and the acknowledged that there has been an existing problem on Carwood Avenue generated by members using the A.R. Kaufman Family Y facilities. He noted that the problem has been addressed in the past through extended parking restrictions from the intersection and noted that if this proposed development causes additional problems, staff would entertain further prohibitions. He did point out that the "Y facility" was proposing to extend its existing parking lot. The second issue of concern was the volume of traffic and he pointed out that it was estimated 27 units based on accepted figures would generate approximately 175 traffic movements on a daily basis, this being 90 movements in and 90 movements out of the proposed apartment site. However, he pointed out that these figures relate to standard residences and that since this was a Seniors building, he suggested that the estimate of traffic movements could be reduced by 50%. In summary, Mr. Snow noted that since only a small number of vehicles were involved there was no reason why the existing road network could not handle the small volume of additional traffic. In response to Alderman C. Weylie, he stated that initially staff had concerns regarding the number of parking spaces but when it was clarified that it was a Seniors development their concerns were alleviated as all residents would not have cars. In response to Alderman M. Wagner, who stated that most calls he received dealt with concerns over parking, Mr. Snow advised that the parking matter has been discussed with the Y and he noted that if the proposed expansion of the Y parking lot proceeds then residents may wish to retain on street parking on Carwood Avenue for their own convenience. He also pointed out that currently there were often cars parked on Carwood Avenue when parking was available in the Y lot and that this results from an overlap of programs and space becoming available after those who arrived early in the evening have left but other later arrivals who parked on the street were still in the facility. Mr. Ken Brooks, Executive Director, appeared as spokeman for the A.R. Kaufman Family Y and acknowledged that they were aware and concerned about the parking problem and were currently looking seriously at a fourth expansion of the parking lot. He stated that the facility was willing to work with all parties in respect to this proposal to increase the present 220 space parking lot. Mr. Brooks indicated that peak usage takes place between 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 o'clock and that the parking lot generally fills up at about 5:30 p.m. In response to Mayor D.V. Cardillo, Mr. Brooks pointed out that the Y has a small playground on their property with several pieces of playground equipment and noted that the playground could be expanded into area that was available. In response to Alderman T. Galloway, Ms. S. Frenette stated that Kitchener Housing was the applicant in respect to these applications and not the City of Kitchener. Alderman G. Lorentz questioned if staff were exploring other alternatives for development of some park land in this area and Mr. F. Graham advised that an active playground was being discussed at Rockway Mennonite School. He pointed out that staff have never intended the area immediately adjacent to the Golf Club activity to be formalized as a PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES -118- MARCH 2, 1992 5.PD 2~92 - CARWOOD AVENUE. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 91/11. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 911211CILB (KITCHENER HOUSING INC.). - (ROCKWAY-ST. MARY'S WARD). (CONT'D) playground as this may entice children to enter onto golf course lands from the playground area. Mr. Richard Reichard, appeared as a delegation on behalf of Snider, Reichard & March, Architects and advised that as a result of public meetings, configuration of the building on the site was now substantially different from what was originally proposed. He noted that as a result of the first meeting, both the location and size of the building were altered in response to concerns of residents and a new site plan developed that reduced the building scale to 2 storeys and shifted the building as far as possible from adjacent homes. He pointed out that while the number of dwelling units was reduced the number of parking spaces was maintained. Mr. Reichard stated that after the second meeting, no specific concerns were brought forward but acknowledged that there were residents who are totally opposed to the project and that subsequent to that meeting, two additional parking spaces were added to the development. In regard to the video shown to the Committee, he stated that the new technology now available does show a very accurate presentation of what the development will look like on the site and noted that depending on the wishes of neighbours, issues relating to screening of the development could be further discussed. Alderman G.L. Leadston questioned what type of safety glass was going to be installed on the sides of the building adjacent to the Fairways of the Golf Course. Mr. Reichard advised that at this time, safety glass has not been considered given the distance from the Fairway and the fencing and trees proposed for the development. It was Alderman G.L. Leadston's view that errant golf balls should be a major consideration. Mr. Michael Hensel, Hensel Design Group Inc., Landscape Architects, briefly commented on the conceptual drawing of the development and issues relating to buffering and safety. He stated that it was his opinion the proposed development was now on a scale very compatible to adjacent properties. In response to Alderman T. Galloway, he advised that the frontage of the subject property was 66 metres in length along Carwood Avenue. Alderman T. Galloway referred to the determination that the subject parcel of land was now considered surplus and questioned how this decision came about. Mr. F. Graham stated that after staff became aware that Kitchener Housing Inc. was looking for a property to develop consideration then focused on this parcel of land. Alderman T. Galloway commented that he had difficulty in respect to the proposed project in the absence of any other form of development proposal for the land. Mr. T. McKay advised that Management Committee discussed and the concept of identifying surplus land was agreed to a few years ago. In reference to this parcel of land, the underground servicing situation restricts economic development of the land to multiple type use. In regard to the matter of the sewer, Mr. D. Mansell advised that if the subject parcel was developed with single family homes, it would be necessary for the sewer to be installed from Courtland Avenue to the property because of the higher elevation on Carwood Avenue at approximately Cayley Court. However, because proposed development is multiple, the developer proposes a pumping station situated on their land to pump sewage up to the sewer servicing Cayley Court. Alderman M. Wagner commented that he thought the building should be lowered into the site. Mr. Reichard stated that the architects looked at the slope issue relating to the site and have tried to lower the building as much as possible in relation to the rear of properties on Cayley Court but that they did have to consider the functionality of the building since the site slopes toward Courtland Avenue. The Committee then viewed a second video prepared by John Porr which illustrated the site in question from Carwood Avenue and from the rear of properties on Carwood Court in order to visualize the impact of the development on those residents. Also, views of the parking and traffic PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES -119- MARCH 2, 1992 5.PD 2~92 - CARWOOD AVENUE. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 91/11. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 911211CILB (KITCHENER HOUSING INC.). - (ROCKWAY-ST. MARY'S WARD). (CONT'D) situation on Courtland Avenue were shown on different dates illustrating a large number of cars parked on Carwood Avenue. Mr. Joseph Malfara, 677 Rockway Drive, appeared as a delegation in opposition to the proposed changes and noted that he had prepared a letter dated February 25, 1992 that had been distributed to the Committee. Before beginning his presentation, he questioned who would maintain the pumping station that had been referred to and was advised by Ms. S. Frenette that the pumping station was private and the sole responsibility of Kitchener Housing Inc. Mr. Malfara stated that he would assume all members of the Committee had read his February 25th correspondence which commented on the obligation of the Council to maintain Lands In Trust for the City and questioned what reliance could be placed in the Official Plan. He also posed other questions pertaining to the site and the proposed development. Mr. Malfara noted that the subject property represented a small part of the Golf Course and questioned why he wasn't officially notified of the proposal since he lives opposite the Golf Course on Rockway Drive. In summary, he stated that Council had a moral obligation to maintain the major open space and questioned the necessity of this proposal. Alderman M. Yantzi noted that this meeting presented the legal process by which change of use can be accommodated by anyone applying for it. Alderman C. Zehr pointed out that with any surplus public lands, before they were offered on the open market, they were offered to other public agencies and in this case, Kitchener Housing expressed an interest. Mr. Malfara commented that it was his opinion there were other lands that were feasible for such development rather than lose open space lands. Mr. T. McKay pointed out that the City is constantly selling surplus parcels of land and that the lands in question were designated for the Golf Course and not park. Further, he pointed out if these were parklands, the money would go back into a park fund trust account. Alderman M. Wagner referred to Mr. Malfara's concern that the City might again sell a piece of property and suggested that Council should provide a guarantee with regard to the remaining lands being retained in their present state. Alderman C. Weylie stated that she was sympathetic to the three home owners on Cayley Court who back onto the proposed development and suggested that their value would be diminished by at least 10% because of the loss of an open space vista that presently exists. Mr. Owen Grant, 154 Carwood Avenue, appeared as a delegation in opposition to the proposed changes and to present his submission which was distributed to the Committee with the agenda. He reviewed the history of previous attempts to develop area properties which were all multiple developments that failed. Mr. Grant pointed out that when Cayley Court was developed, there was a park dedication provided for; however, Mr. D. Mansell informed the Committee that the clause referred to was outside of the particular subdivision. Mr. Grant then commented on the unwillingness of previous City Councils to subsidize development in that general location and also stated that several years ago, the City had incurred a great deal of expense to realign fairways and greens to rectify a problem of errant golf balls affecting adjacent home owners in the area. Mr. W. Dankwardt, 689 Rockway Drive, appeared as a delegation in opposition to the proposed changes and to comment on his submission which was distributed to the Committee with the agenda. Mr. Dankwardt commented on the historical development of the area and expressed concern that additional slices of land could be taken off the Golf Course property for speculation purposes. In his submission attached to his letter, he suggested that the development was too far from services required by Seniors, lacked convenient transportation and lacked an adequate number of parking spaces to service residents and visitors. He recommended that a more appropriate property for such a development would be the Seegmiller property adjacent to Rockway Golf Course. Also attached to his letter was a petition which he stated contained 100 signatures of residents who oppose the rezoning and sale and request all surplus land on the Rockway Golf Course be protected from sale and development. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES - 120 - MARCH 2, 1992 5.PD 2/92 - CARWOOD AVENUE. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 91/11. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 911211CILB (KITCHENER HOUSING INC.). - (ROCKWAY-ST. MARY'S WARD). (CONT'D) In response to Alderman M. Wagner regarding the value of the land, it was noted that it had been appraised at $360,000.00 but it's sale was being proposed at an approximate $278,000.00. Mr. John Porr, 51 Cayley Court, appeared as a delegation to oppose the proposal and to present his submission which was distributed with the agenda. He referred to a petition previously submitted containing 400 signatures of residents opposing the proposed development. Mr. Porr commented that residents were unaware of any surplus land available from the Golf Course property and questioned why notice of the proposal was only received by several residents. During the presentation of the residents video, it had been shown how Mr. Porr's view from the rear of his property would be impacted on by the development. In summary, he stated that it was the understanding of residents that the area was fully developed and he indicated that the area would be impacted by the proposed expansion of Rockway Mennonite School and that there was a need for parkland for playground and recreation purposes in the area. Mr. Bill Brockelbank, 244 Carwood Avenue, appeared as a delegation to oppose the applications and state that he just wants the subject lands to remain as green space. In regard to the A.R. Kaufman Family Y, he commented that every time the parking lot problem is alleviated, the Y increases its membership and the parking problem on Carwood Avenue recurs. Mr. Brockelbank stated that it was his view the land sale was simply to provide for funding for a tractor shed development on the Golf Course Land. Mr. F. Graham acknowledged that residents were shown a proposal for shed development on the Golf Course lands and noted that there was a list of future projects applicable to the Golf Course. He again pointed out that there was never any intention for a playground that would be adjacent to the Golf Course lands and that the site provided a location for a good project on lands not utilized for Golf Course purposes. Further, he commented that they City has not indiscriminately sold surplus lands or parkland and that he could not envisage any Council selling the actual Golf Course lands. Mr. Brockelbank expressed concern that the purpose of the apartment building could change in future and not be designated to Senior Citizens. Ms. S. Frenette advised that Kitchener Housing Inc. is required to enter into an Operating Agreement with the Ministry of Housing that the project be designated for Senior Citizen Housing and that the Agreement was for 35 years. In summary, Mr. Brockelbank stated that he would like to see the subject property remain open space and that there be no parking on Carwood Avenue. Mr. Rob Mustard, 255 Carwood Avenue, advised that he purchased his property in 1991 because of the adjacent green space that Rockway Golf Course provided and the proximity of the A.R. Kaufman Family Y. He stated that everyone considered the entire Golf Course lands as being green space that should be there forever. MFS. Irene Porr, 51 Cayley Court, commented that she had 4 children who play on the undeveloped subject parcel of land as the only other alternative was to play at their school which was one mile away. Further, she commented that the pedestrian bridge across the expressway was not safe for children to use in off hours and there was a requirement for a park in the immediate neighbourhood. Alderman M. Wagner noted that Rockway-St. Mary's Ward has 27 parks but there are none in the immediate area for these residents. Mr. Tom Cahill, 70 Cornell Avenue, appeared in support of his letter dated February 28th to Council. He expressed concern with respect to existing traffic in the area and additional traffic that would result from increasing enrolment at Rockway Mennonite School. In addition, he pointed out that more commercial vehicles would be entering the area in order to service the building proposed for the Senior Citizens. In summary, he stated that the area is mature and the road network is at capacity and recommended that the entire matter be deferred in order that Traffic Officials could study the concerns expressed by residents. In reference to the pedestrian bridge over the expressway, he pointed out that part of the problem was that it was not illuminated. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES - 121 - MARCH 2, 1992 5.PD 2/92 - CARWOOD AVENUE. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 91/11. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 911211CILB (KITCHENER HOUSING INC.). - (ROCKWAY-ST. MARY'S WARD). (CONT'D) Mr. Don Lawless, 248 Carwood Avenue, stated that the parking situation must change as the parking problems were only going to get worse. Mr. Ivan Waszcuk, 47 Cayley Court, advised that he purchased his house for the view that the property provided and referred the Committee to his letter of February 19, 1992, provided with the submission from Mr. J. Porr. Concerns were expressed with regard to the obstruction by the building of the existing view, increased population density, inadequate parking of the proposed development, traffic congestion on Carwood Avenue because of the Y facility and decreased values of homes in the area. In summary, it was requested that the proposal be shifted to another location. Mr. Vern Houghton, 11 Cayley Court, appeared in opposition to the proposed changes and pointed out that the traffic and parking situation was serious in respect to the matter of site lines on the curvature of Carwood Avenue with so many cars being parked there. MS. Lorraine Rowan, 56 Monterey Road, appeared as a delegation to express support for the development. She commented that after all the issues have been considered, the project was worthy and needed for housing senior citizens. No other delegations responded to the Chairman's invitation to address the Committee on this matter. Alderman J. Smola left the meeting at this point. The Committee then considered the staff report and recommendations contained therein. Alderman M. Wagner commented that he saw two basic issues coming out of the development proposal, the first being the development itself and the second being a whole series of concerns of the neighbourhood. He commented that there were too many "ifs" and "buts" in relation to matters of traffic, parking, playground and fear of future sale of public lands and he suggested that these concerns be addressed at this time. He questioned what it would cost to install a playground and related equipment but noted that the bigger issue of concern was where to put such a playground. Mr. D. Snow responded that in terms of parking problems, these could be looked at immediately. As well, the visibility issue on Carwood Avenue could also be considered. With respect to the "traffic issue" he questioned what it was since Carwood Avenue is considered a minor Collector Road for the area which does result in a certain level of traffic volume and he suggested that we must appreciate that traffic in the area was not an issue other than how parking problems affected it. Following some discussion, it was agreed that staff of the Department of Parks and Recreation report to the Community Services Committee on a potential playground for the immediate area. Alderman T. Galloway advised that he had talked to residents and questioned why the swamp area has not been developed as a playground. Further, in regard to the Amendment applications, he stated that he found himself in a hypocritical situation on the matter since when someone complains about a new development, he always questioned if they took the time to check the Official Plan before they acquired the property. However, in this situation that approach would not have been appropriate. Alderman T. Galloway stated that he felt the project itself was not inappropriate but that he would have liked to see some other development options proposed for the land. He also commented that the City must deal with the neighbourhood concerns that had been raised and recommended that if the project was approved that any funds received for the sale of land be deposited to the park trust fund to provide for acquisition of additional green space. Mr. T. McKay advised that City Council as part of the 1992 Capital Budget approved the listing of the proceeds of the sale of this parcel of land as revenue for capital purposes. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES - 122 - MARCH 2, 1992 5.PD 2~92 - CARWOOD AVENUE. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 91/11. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 911211CILB (KITCHENER HOUSING INC.). - (ROCKWAY-ST. MARY'S WARD). (CONT'D) Alderman G.L. Leadston commented that he never envisaged that parcel of land being considered for use for park purposes. He stated that he generally supported of the project provided that safety features necessary to protect the residents from errant golf balls were included. This would include measures providing for safety glass on the elevations of the building abutting the Golf Course side; otherwise, he would not support the proposal. Mr. T. McCabe advised that the City had no authority to demand inclusion of features such as safety glass in the building. In response to Alderman G.L. Leadston, Ms. S. Frenette advised that Kitchener Housing Inc. could specify safety glass on affected sides in its tender for construction. Alderman B. Stortz commented that all of the problems that happened to currently affect an existing neighbourhood could not be directed toward one small proposed development. Alderman G. Lorentz stated that he could not envisage the City ever selling Rockway Golf Course and suggested that there was no purpose in putting money into the park trust fund to purchase parkland since there was none available in this area to buy. He did agree that the parking issue was a real concern that must be addressed and indicated that he felt the proposed development was a good use for the property. Alderman C. Zehr agreed that issues raised this date will be looked into but noted that any assurances the Council might give residents are limited to the term of this current Council. He pointed out that if any change was proposed to the revenue side of the capital budget, there would have to be a trade off to accommodate it. Alderman C. Weylie stated that she was opposed to the approval of the Amendments. She commented that it would appear the City was establishing rules for itself that were somewhat different than those imposed on the School Boards relative to its proposed sale of surplus lands. Further, she felt the development was inappropriate for Seniors who want and need to be close to shopping conveniences. Mr. T. McCabe advised that anyone who do not live within 400 feet of the project should write to the City Clerk to be put on the mailing list respecting further notices to the passing of the proposed by-law relative to this matter. Prior to the vote, residents questioned how many members of the Planning and Economic Development Committee were also members of Kitchener Housing Inc. Mayor D.V. Cardillo and Aldermen B. Stortz, G. Lorentz, M. Yantzi and C. Zehr identified themselves as members of each body. Before this matter was concluded, Alderman J. Ziegler, Chairman, advised that anyone wishing to appear as a delegation at the March 9th Council meeting should telephone the City Clerks Department by March 4th to be registered on the Council Agenda for the March 9th meeting. Moved by Mayor D.V. Cardillo Seconded by Alderman B. Stortz That the Official Plan Amendment (Carwood Avenue - Kitchener Housing Inc. on behalf of the City of Kitchener.) listed herein and the by-law implementing same be approved, namely: SECTION 4 - THE AMENDMENT The Official Plan of the City of Kitchener is hereby Amended as follows: 1 .Map 1, "Plan for Land Use" is amended as shown on the attached Schedule 'A'. It is the opinion of this Committee that the approval of this application is proper planning for the City. Carried Moved by Mayor D.V. Cardillo Seconded by Alderman B. Stortz A. That Official Plan Amendment Application 91/11 (Kitchener Housing Inc. on behalf of the City of Kitchener) requesting an amendment to PLANNING AND ECONOMIC - 123 - MARCH 2, 1992 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES 5.PD 2~92 - CARWOOD AVENUE. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT 91/11. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 911211CILB (KITCHENER HOUSING INC.). - (ROCKWAY-ST. MARY'S WARD). (CONT'D) the Kitchener Official Plan from Major Open Space to Low Density Residential, on lands described as: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and Part of Lot 5, Registered Plan 725; Part of Lot 5, Registered Plan of Subdivision of Lot 49, G.C.T.; Part of Lot 6, Registered Plan of Subdivision of Lot 52, G.C.T.: more particularly described as Part 2 of Reference Plan 58R-7658, be approved. B.That Zone Change Application 91/21/C/LB (Kitchener Housing Inc. on behalf of the City of Kitchener requesting a change in zoning from Golf Course Zone (P-4) according to By-law 85-1 to Semi- Restricted Residential (R2) with special regulations according to By-law 4830, on lands described as: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and Part of Lot 5, Registered Plan 725; Part of Lot 5, Registered Plan of Subdivision of Lot 49, G.C.T.; Part of Lot 6, Registered Plan of Subdivision of Lot 52, G.C.T.; more particularly described as Part 2 of Reference Plan 58R-7658, be approved in the form shown in the Proposed By-law attached, dated January 10, 1992, subject to the following conditions: 1.To arrange for notification by letter from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to the City's Clerk, that Regional requirements have been satisfied with respect to the proposed development prior to any readings of the amending zoning by-law by City Council. 2.The owner acknowledges that condition 1. hereof is required to be satisfied no later than seven (7) months from the day of Council having approved by resolution, the amending zoning by- law relative to Zone Change Application 91/21/C/LB. In the event these requirements are not fulfilled within the seven month period, Council shall consider rescinding its zone change approval. It is the opinion of this Committee that the approval of this application is proper planning for the City and is in conformity with a recommended Amendment (Carwood Avenue - Kitchener Housing Inc.) to the City's Approved Official Plan. C.That the City Solicitor in consultation with the Commissioner of Public works, require the purchaser of the lands described as: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and Part of Lot 5, Registered Plan 725; Part of Lot 5, Registered Plan of Subdivision of Lot 49, G.C.T.; Part of Lot 6, Registered Plan of Subdivision of Lot 52, G.C.T.; more particularly described as Part 2 of Reference Plan 58R-7658, to enter into an agreement Registered on Title or make other satisfactory financial arrangements for the provision of services necessary for the proposed development at the time of and as part of the land conveyance transaction or prior thereto. Carried The Chairman advised that these recommendations would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, March 9, 1992. 6.ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. L.W. Neil, AMCT Assistant City Clerk