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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlng & Econ Dev - 1992-12-07PED\1992-12-07 PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 7, 1992 The Planning and Economic Development Committee met this date commencing at 3:30 p.m. with the following members present: Aldermen G. Leadston, G. Lorentz, T. Galloway, B. Stortz, C. Weylie, J. Ziegler, M. Yantzi and C. Zehr. Mayor D.V. Cardillo and Aldermen M. Wagner and J. Smola entered the meeting shortly after its commencement. Officials Present: Mr. T. McKay, Mr. S. Klapman, Mr. B. Stanley, Mr. T. McCabe, Mr. D. Mansell, Mr. L. Bensason, Mr. Z. Janecki, Mr. D. Corks, Mr. J. Willmer, Mr. D. Snow, Mr. J. Wallace, Ms. P. MacPherson, and Mr. L.W. Neil. The Committee considered appointment of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 1993. APPOINTMENT OF A CHAIRMAN Moved by Alderman G. Lorentz Seconded by Alderman G. Leadston That Alderman J. Ziegler be appointed Chairman of the Planning and Economic Development Committee of Council for a term to expire November 30, 1993. Carried APPOINTMENT OF VICE-CHAIRMAN Moved by Alderman G. Lorentz Seconded by Alderman G. Leadston That Alderman C. Weylie be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Planning and Economic Development Committee of Council for a term to expire November 30, 1993. Carried Mayor D. V. Cardillo and Alderman M. Wagner entered the meeting at this point. 3. MINUTES Moved by Mayor D. V. Cardillo Seconded by Alderman G. Lorentz That the Minutes of the Planning and Economic Development Committee special meeting held on November 9, 1992 and the regular meeting held on November 16, 1992, as mailed to the members, be accepted. Carried CORRESPONDENCE A) Makinq Cities Livable Conference, Charleston, South Carolina - March 8-12, 1993 For the information of the Committee a brochure respecting the above noted Conference had been attached to the Agenda. Alderman G. Leadston suggested that Alderman C. Weylie should attend the conference on behalf of the Environmental Committee and present the City's Strategic Plan for the Environment. Mayor D.V. Cardillo advised that Alderman B. Stortz and M. Wagner have registered to attend the conference and noted Alderman C. Weylie was planning to attend a conference in New York on the Urban Environment. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES - 355 - DECEMBER 7, 1992 4. CORRESPONDENCE (CONT'D) Alderman M. Wagner pointed out that he had approached Ms. S. Frenette to request that she prepare a submission that he could present at the Charleston Conference on the Rehabilitation of Victoria School. LTD PD 130/92 PIONEER TOWER WEST OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 92/21 JHS PROPERTIES LIMITED AND KRIZSANDERSON DEVELOPMENTS SOUTH WARD Alderman J. Ziegler advised that staff report PD 130/92 was added as a late-starter to the Agenda and consequently interested parties have had little notice of consideration of this matter. He pointed out that a number of delegations (Messrs Paul Kuntz, Mike Hiscott, Bill Green and Paul Britton) were in attendance and that it was his understanding they would be asking for deferral of the matter. Alderman T. Galloway questioned Planning staff what the urgency was to add this item onto the Agenda. Mr. B. Stanley advised that normally the procedure is to include such an item on the next meeting Agenda as soon as the request is received. A deferral to January 4, 1993 was suggested however Alderman T. Galloway advised that he would not be at the January 4th meeting and requested it be considered on January 18th. The delegations indicated that they were in support of a deferral to January 18th and none indicated a desire to make their presentation at this time. Moved by Alderman M. Wagner Seconded by Mayor D. V. Cardillo That Planning and Development staff report PD 130/92 - Official Plan Amendment Application 92/21 - Pioneer Tower West (J.H.S. Properties Ltd and Krizsanderson Developments Limited) be referred to the January 18, 1993 meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee for consideration. Carried The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, December 14, 1992. PD 115/92 - 1025 OTTAWA STREET NORTH OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 92~2 ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 92/13/O/JW IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED AND 722497 ONTARIO LIMITED CHICOPEE WARD The Committee was in receipt of a report regarding a joint official plan amendment and zone change application pertaining to lands known as 1025 Ottawa Street North as well as part of an abutting property. The purpose of the amendment is to change the land use designation of these lands from High Density Residential to High Density Residential with a special policy to permit a car wash. The subject lands are located at the southeast corner of Ottawa Street North and River Road and have an area of 0.37 hectares (0.93 acres) and were illustrated on Schedule A attached to staff report PD 115/92 dated October 27, 1992. Also as part of PD 115/92, the Committee was advised that the Department of Planning and Development has received an application to rezone the subject lands from Service Station (C-7) with a special use provision according to By-law 85-1 and Semi-Restricted Residential with Density Control (R2-DC5) according to By-law 4830 to Service Station (C-7) with a new special use provision according to By-law 85-1. Attached to the report was a proposed by-law dated September 21, 1992 relative to the zone change. It was noted in the report that the applicants proposed to redevelop the site as a car wash, gas bar and limited convenience retail and by expanding the site onto undeveloped adjoining lands. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES - 356 - DECEMBER 7, 1992 PD 115/92 - 1025 OTTAWA STREET NORTH OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 92~2 ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 92/13/O/JW IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED AND 722497 ONTARIO LIMITED CHICOPEE WARD (CONT'D) It was pointed out that notice that the Committee would hold a public meeting this date to consider these matters had previously been given. Mr. T. McCabe pointed out that the redevelopment included a piece of an adjacent residential property and that no neighbourhood concerns have been received by staff. Mr. J. Willmer requested that the Committee consider a revision to the proposed by-law dated September 21, 1992 attached to the report. He advised that staff wished to add the following clause dealing with a special regulation pertaining to a three metre wide strip of land: 'Notwithstanding Section 13.3 of this By-law, within the lands zoned C-7 on Schedule 235 of Appendix "A", described as Part of Lot 1, Registered Plan 967 and Part of Lot 12, Registered Plan 1278; the area within 3.0 metres of a Residential Zone shall be maintained free of driveways, parking and loading spaces, and storage of equipment and materials.' Mr. Don Dussault, Real Estate Manager for Imperial Oil, appeared as a delegation and indicated support for the staff recommendation and the revision requested by staff. In response to Mayor D.V. Cardillo, Mr. Dussault commented that the gasoline service industry has recognized that the days of development of corner type gasoline stations are over and that in this instance the car wash that is proposed to be developed is technologically quite different than what presently exists. Alderman C. Zehr expressed concern regarding plans for buffering of the development from future adjacent residential property and Mr. J. Willmer noted that the proposed by-law requires a thirty metre separation of the use from the property line while Mr. T. McCabe pointed out that there was a requirement for a six-foot high barrier to separate the proposed use from adjacent properties. Alderman J. Smola entered the meeting at this point. No other delegations responded to the Chairman's invitation to address the Committee on this matter. The recommendation in the staff report was considered. The revision to the proposed by-law requested by Mr. J. Willmer was agreed to and the recommendation, as revised, was then considered. Moved by Alderman C. Zehr Seconded by Alderman M. Wagner A) That the attached Official Plan Amendment 92/2 (Imperial Oil Limited & 722497 Ontario Limited) requesting an amendment to the High Density Residential category by adding a special policy to permit a car wash on lands described as Part Lot 1, Registered Plan 967, and Part Lot 12, Registered Plan 1278, be approved. B) That Zone Change Application 92/13/O/JW requesting a change in zoning from Service Station (C-7) with a special use provision according to By-law 85-1 and Semi-Restricted Residential with Density Control (R2-DC5) according to By-law 4830 to Service Station (C- 7) with a new special use provision according to By-law 85-1, on Part Lot 1, Registered Plan 967, and Part Lot 12, Registered Plan 1278, be approved in the form shown in the proposed By-law attached, dated September 21, 1992, as revised December 7, 1992, so as to add a special regulation pertaining to a 3.0 metre strip of land, subject to the following conditions being satisfied prior to any readings of the By-law by Council. PD 115/92 - 1025 OTTAWA STREET NORTH OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 92~2 ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 92/13/O/JW IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED AND 722497 ONTARIO LIMITED PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES CHICOPEE WARD (CONT'D) - 357 - DECEMBER 7, 1992 To arrange for notification by letter from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to the City's Clerk, that all Regional requirements have been satisfied with respect to the proposed development. The Owner acknowledges that Condition 1 is required to be satisfied no later than seven (7) months from Council having approved the amending zoning by-law relative to the Zone Change Application 92/13/O/JW by resolution. In the event this requirement is not fulfilled within the seven month period, Council shall consider rescinding its zone change approval. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of these applications is proper planning for the City and that the zoning is in conformity with this recommended Amendment to the City's Approved Official Plan. Carried The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, December 14, 1992. PD 118/92 85 SAMUEL STREET ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 42/85/S (ROGER FULTON) CENTRE WARD The Committee was advised that the Department of Planning and Development was in receipt of a zone change application from Roger Fulton in regard to the property known municipally as 85 Samuel Street. The proposed rezoning is from Neighbourhood Commercial (C1) to Semi- Restricted Residential (R2B) with special regulations according to by-law 4830. In this regard the Committee considered staff report PD 118/92 dated November 6, 1992 and the proposed by-law dated November 2, 1992 attached to the report. It was noted in the report that the applicant intends to rezone the subject lands to permit a conversion of the former industrial building to a duplex. It was pointed out that notice that the Committee would hold a public meeting this date to consider this matter had previously been given. Mr. T. McCabe advised that he had nothing further to add to the report under consideration other than to make the Committee aware that on December 3, 1992 the Committee Secretary had received a telephone request from Mr. Fulton advising that he wished to cancel his application. Mr. Fulton was referred to Planning staff to discuss his request and it was determined that the request was being made as a result of development charges that would be assessed in conjunction with the zone change application. Mr. Z. Janecki advised that staff were recommending some minor changes to the by-law as a result of discussions with Mr. Fulton and one correction of wording in the by-law. Mr. Janecki stated that a clearance letter for this application has been received from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and consequently conditions 1 and 2 of the staff recommendation can now be deleted. Mr. Janecki advised that he had clarified the development charge issue with Mr. Fulton and pointed out that the $3,380.00 development charge which Mr. Fulton had opposed represented a reduction in development charges that would otherwise apply which would have been $10,400.00 and that the $3,380.00 fee represented redevelopment charges. Mr. Janecki asked that Clause 2 of the proposed by-law dated November 2, 1992 be revised so as to refer to a minimum lot width of 10.06 metres rather than lot area, that the words "either a single detached or a" and the words "for a duplex" be added within Clause 2 so that Clause 2 would read as follows "... and PD 118/92 85 SAMUEL STREET ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 42/85/S (ROGER FULTON) CENTRE WARD (CONT'D) that the minimum southerly side yard shall be .64 metres, for either a single detached or a duplex dwelling within the building existing as of the day of passing of By-law #_ and for a duplex, the size of one of the required parking spaces shall not be less than 2.58 metres by 4.26 metres." Mr. R. Fulton advised that he was in concurrence with the staff report and recommended changes. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES - 358 - DECEMBER 7, 1992 No other delegations responded to the Chairman's invitation to address the Committee on this matter. The recommendation in the staff report was considered. The requested revisions to the staff recommendations and to the proposed by-law were agreed to and the recommendation as revised, was then considered. Moved by Alderman B. Stortz Seconded by Alderman G. Lorentz That Zone Change Application 42/85/S (Roger Fulton) requesting a change in zoning from Neighbourhood Commercial (C1) to Semi-Restricted Residential (R2B) with special regulations according to By-law 4830, on Part of Lots 15 and 16, Registered Plan 414, be approved, in the form shown in the proposed By-law attached, dated November 2, 1992, as revised December 7, 1992 to include minor changes to Clause #2 of the proposed By-law, without conditions. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City and is in conformity with the City's Approved Official Plan. Carried The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, December 14, 1992. PD 119/92 - HURON ROAD WEST OF HOMER WATSON BOULEVARD - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 92/4 - SOUTH WARD The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development staff report PD 119/92 pertaining to an official plan amendment for lands fronting on Huron Road west of Homer Watson Boulevard. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to recognize that the subject lands are unsuitable for residential development due to their position as buffer between old and new Huron Roads as well as because of steep slopes on the site. Accordingly the official plan is proposed to be amended by replacing the "Low Density Residential" designation with a "Major Open Space" designation on lands bounded by Huron Road in the south, Battler Road in the west, the proposed realignment of Huron Road in the north and Homer Watson Boulevard in the east. In this regard, the Committee considered staff report PD 119/92 dated October 30, 1992 to which was attached Schedule A outlining the lands which are the subject of the 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. Mr. D. Corks illustrated the subject lands and noted that they were unsuitable for residential use because of the adjacent roadways and steep slopes to the rear. He advised that there were a few city-owned homes that were affected by this application and Alderman J. Ziegler commented that he had been in contact with the tenants and that they would be given 60 days notice to vacate when the appropriate time to do so was at hand. PD 119/92 - HURON ROAD WEST OF HOMER WATSON BOULEVARD - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 92/4 - SOUTH WARD (CONT'D) Alderman T. Galloway expressed concern about some of the reasoning to create this open space and stated that he could not envisage steep slopes over the entire site and questioned if some parts could be developed. Mr. D. Corks pointed out that once new Huron Road was developed steep slopes would be created at the rear. Alderman Galloway questioned why there was such a rush to deal with the amendment at this time. Mr. D. Mansell explained that with respect to the road widening of old Huron Road, all of the widening would be taken off the north side of the road to create a 20 metre wide right-of-way and with the required lands coming off the north side, there would be very little flat land left for any form of development while fill would be required in the creation of the new realigned Huron Road at the rear. Mr. Mansell commented that because lands to the south of Huron Road are developing at this time, it was the City's position that the PLANNING AND ECONOMIC - 359 - DECEMBER 7, 1992 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES subject lands were undevelopable and therefore the City would not be under any obligation to assume any of the road construction costs. Mr. B. Stanley commented that creation of the open space was an appropriate buffer and that planning and engineering arguments support an Open Space designation. No delegations responded to the Chairman's invitation to address the Committee on this matter. Moved by Alderman M. Wagner Seconded by Alderman G. Leadston That the Official Plan Amendment 92/4 (Huron Road west of Homer Watson Boulevard - Major Open Space) 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: Map 1, "Plan for Land Use" is amended as shown on the attached Schedule "A" from "Low Density Residential" to "Major Open Space". It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this Official Plan Amendment is proper planning for the City. Carried The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, December 14, 1992. PD 128/92 BANKSIDE DRIVE/HIGHLAND ROAD WEST REQUEST TO REVISE HIGHLAND WEST COMMUNITY PLAN CYBAU HOLDINGS INC. WEST WARD The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development staff report PD 128/92 dealing with a request from Cybau Holdings Inc. to change the land use designation of a parcel of their lands in the Highland West Community from Medium Density Multiple Residential (101-200 UPH) to Multiple Residential (26-40 UPH) so as to permit the development of terraced dwellings. It was noted in the report that if the site was developed with apartments in accordance with existing zoning by-law regulations and the community plan, the minimum number of units which could be developed is 70 and the maximum is 138 units. The loss of units would be between 44 and 112 if the requested revision was approved and a subsequent zone change. Ms. P. MacPherson reviewed the report and noted of staff's opposition to the density reductions which if implemented would be contrary to provincial, regional and city policies and guidelines. PD 128/92 BANKSIDE DRIVE/HIGHLAND ROAD WEST REQUEST TO REVISE HIGHLAND WEST COMMUNITY PLAN CYBAU HOLDINGS INC. WEST WARD (CONT'D) Mr. B. Stanley commented that the issue of the City dealing with requests for reductions in density is not a new one and pointed out that while each individual request may not be significant, they do become significant when cumulatively considered. He stated that while these requests were considered in the past, the City in addressing the request must consider it within the context of provincial policy which places a high priority on planning within the context of public transit requirements and retention of agricultural resources. In reference to the transit issue, he stated that the current density was an excellent example of a node and that both the province and the region favour the maintaining of existing densities. With regard to retaining agricultural resources, Mr. Stanley referred to the Vision Document of the Region which proposed that settlement boundaries not be extended for the next thirty years and in order for this to take place existing densities must be maintained. Also, he referred to the City's Housing Division which has established a monitoring policy which has determined that the City can supply ten years of residential land based on density assumptions in the model. In response to Mayor D. V. Cardillo, PLANNING AND ECONOMIC - 360 - DECEMBER 7, 1992 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES Mr. Stanley advised that it was staff's concern that the city would be faced with more requests for reduction of density from 50-60% than what was originally proposed in order to accommodate current market conditions and that ultimately such requests, if approved, would affect density assumptions. Mr. Guenther Nuessler, Progressive Engineering Services Ltd., 196 Mclntyre Drive, appeared as a delegation on behalf of Cybau Holdings Inc. to support his submission dated December 2, 1992 which was distributed with the agenda. Mr. Nuessler stated that his client had been attempting to market the property for four years and has been unsuccessful in finding a purchaser. He noted that the market demand for apartment style housing was non-existent but that there was still a market for other forms of affordable housing. He suggested that if the request was not approved that the site would remain vacant for many years until the market improves. He pointed out that there were no plans to make a similar request on a larger site, owned by his client, that is located west of the subject site. In summary, Mr. Nuessler stated that it was intended to construct affordable housing on the site and that with the requested change in designation his client could proceed with development of three sites situate on Bankside Drive. Alderman M. Yantzi questioned if the proposed townhouses could be of a higher density and Mr. Nuessler indicated that it was planned to bring them onto the market as rental condominiums with areas of approximately 1,100 square feet with each having separate garage units. Further, he pointed out that most of the area has already developed and it would be advantageous to finish development on these sites and deal with the larger sites where apartment uses are designated when the apartment market returns to more balanced conditions. No other delegations responded to the Chairman's invitation to address the Committee on this matter. Moved by Alderman B. Stortz Seconded by Alderman M. Wagner That Planning and Economic Development Committee refuse the request of Cybau Holding Inc. to change the land use designation in the Highland West Community Plan from Medium Density Multiple Residential (101-200 uph) to Multiple Residential (26-40 uph) pertaining to Blocks 3 & 5, Registered Plan 1714 and Part 3, Reference Plan 58R-6811 situate on Bankside Drive. Carried The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, December 14, 1992. 10. PD 126/92 MACVILLE AVENUE ADDRESS CHANGE PROPOSAL BRIDGEPORT NORTH WARD The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development staff report PD 126/92 dated November 9, 1992 concerning address changes on Macville Avenue which have been made necessary as a result of a severance. No delegations were registered respecting this matter. Moved by Alderman J. Smola Seconded by Alderman G. Leadston That Kitchener's City Council approve the property address changes, for property assessment roll numbers 6-15-226 and 6-15-227, as follows ... Roll # Existing Address 6-15-226 7 Macville Ave 6-15-227 9 Macville Ave new vacant lot Proposed Address 5 Macville Av 7 Macville Av 9 Macville Av ... to be effective January 1, 1993, in the form shown in the Proposed By-law attached and dated November 9, 1992. Carried PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES - 361 - DECEMBER 7, 1992 The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, December 14, 1992. 11. PD 125/92 STRANGE STREET ADDRESS CHANGE PROPOSAL VICTORIA PARK WARD The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development staff report PD 125/92 dated November 9, 1992 concerning a request that was received to change the address of 99 Strange Street to 85 Strange Street. It was noted that St. John's Church and Rectory has historically used the same address as St. John's School. No delegations were registered respecting this matter. Moved by Alderman M. Yantzi Seconded by Alderman C. Zehr That Kitchener's City Council approve the property address change, for property assessment roll numbers 5-06-076 and 5-06-075, from 99 Strange Street to 85 Strange Street, to be effective January 1, 1993, in the form shown in the Proposed By-law attached and dated November 9, 1992. Carried The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, December 14, 1992. 12. 12. "UNSAFE ORDER" - 72 ST. LEGER STREET For the information of the Committee, Mr. J. Witmer, Director of Building and Inspections summarized his actions in his capacity of Chief Building Official with regard to an "unsafe order" that was issued requiring occupants to vacate a commercial building at 72 St. Leger Street. He noted that his involvement had begun after being made aware of the building conditions by City Fire Prevention Officials. Mr. Witmer provided details of the unsafe conditions within the building and advised he had been working closely with owners or representatives of the three owners to assist in prioritizing work necessary to remedy the conditions. For the record, Alderman C. Zehr declared a pecuniary interest as one of his clients was a tenant of the building. "UNSAFE ORDER" - 72 ST. LEGER STREET (CONT'D) Ms. L. MacDonald, Assistant City Solicitor, commented that the City was not having any problem dealing with corporate representatives of the owners. In response to Alderman J. Smola, Mr. Witmer confirmed that all the residential tenants had vacated the building. Mr. T. McKay commented on the actions the City had taken to assist both residential and business tenants and on the City's initiative to intervene with Bell Canada to have the business tenants receive top priority in respect to their telephone needs as a result of their being displaced from the building. In summary, Alderman B. Stortz questioned if in a similar future instance the City could post notice of any orders it might be issuing against an owner for the benefit of tenants so that they would be aware of any issues between the owner and the City relative to the building that might affect them. Alderman G. Lorentz left the meeting at this point. 13. SUMMARY OF CAPITAL EXPENSES FOR OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW AND ZONING BY-LAW 85-1 FOR 1993 Mr. S. Klapman presented the Committee with a summary, as requested at the Finance Committee PLANNING AND ECONOMIC - 362 - DECEMBER 7, 1992 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES Review of Capital Budgets, of projected capital expenses relating to the Official Plan Review and completion of the City's comprehensive zoning by-law proposed for 1993. It was noted that the Committee had questioned whether any savings could be realized by reducing the amount of advertising associated with the required public notification. The Committee questioned whether any savings could be realized in regards to costs for room rental and staff overtime. Staff advised that room rental costs pertain to labour costs for set-up, take-down and clean-up and that overtime costs already took into account time that could be taken in lieu of salary. Alderman G. Leadston questioned whether it was a legal requirement that the City's advertising take the form, space and frequency that it has with regard to the Official Plan and By-law 85-1 Review and if there was an area where these costs could be reduced. Mr. T. McCabe advised that the City had the option to undertake its notification process in one of three ways: 1) 2) 3) Newspaper advertising Deliver notification to all owners and tenants within 400 feet of affected property Mail notice only to owners and post a sign on the affected property twenty days before the public meeting Alderman G. Leadston commented that the cost of notification by newspaper advertising was 'unbelievable'. Further he noted that many owners and tenants don't subscribe to the K-W Record and thus were not being reached through newspaper advertising. Again, he questioned if there were other alternatives that could be used but still allow the City to meet its legal obligations with respect to notice and if costs could be reduced. Mr. T. McCabe advised that staff have attempted to minimize the newspaper advertisements as much as possible and explained that the zoning by-law requires two advertisements. Further he noted that published maps represented lands that were difficult to describe or were lacking a municipal address. Alderman G. Leadston asked that staff explore alternatives to reduce advertisement costs. Mr. T. McKay commented that alternatives had been considered during the 13. SUMMARY OF CAPITAL EXPENSES FOR OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW AND ZONING BY-LAW 85-1 FOR 1993 (CONT'D) 1993 budget review process and it was his view that staff should make a submission to the Sewell Commission to consider changes to the Planning Act relative to notice requirements. 14. PD 120/92 PHASED PROGRAM AND FUNDING TO RETAIN HERITAGE CONSULTANTS HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PLANS The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development staff report PD 120/92 dated November 2, 1992 dealing with a Heritage Program. It was noted in the report that a phased program to undertake the preparation of Heritage Conservation District Plans within the City of Kitchener is proposed to be initiated at this time as part of the Heritage planning function of the Planning Division. Implementation of the Heritage planning function is in accordance with direction provided in the Planning Department's Strategic Plan approved by City Council on February 24, 1992. It was noted that the recommendations in the staff report were dealt with by LACAC and referred by City Council to the Planning and Economic Development Committee to be dealt with prior to consideration of the 1993 Capital Budget by the Finance and Administration Committee. Ms. Martha Welsh appeared as a delegation representing the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee and illustrated photographs of properties within the nine heritage districts proposed. She advised that LACAC intended to be pro-active rather than reactive. Ms. Welsh commented that the Heritage Districts had yet to be evaluated and delineated and that public participation would be a key element of the process. Further, she noted that the District Plans would be a means to enhance areas and facilitate in-filling. She stated that LACAC saw as its PLANNING AND ECONOMIC - 363 - DECEMBER 7, 1992 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES mandate, a responsibility to advise City Council on properties and areas and undertake monitoring to ensure that the Heritage Conservation District Plans were successful. In summary, Ms. Welsh indicated support for the recommendations in the staff report. Mr. Stanley provided a presentation outlining the following seven points pertaining to Heritage Conservation District Plans: plans are not a freeze on development plans provide for an area specific response to Heritage Conservation plans are prepared in consultation with the owners and the general public plans set Heritage Conservation objectives in advance of development plans are more all-inclusive than site-specific Heritage designations plans can impose restrictions on municipal public works in terms of area specific development standards plans can be used to enhance and revitalize an area Mr. L. Bensason provided the Committee with a video presentation of properties in specific districts that were being considered as part of the Heritage Conservation District Plans. He noted that public presentation would determine areas and boundaries of the District Plans. Alderman B. Stortz questioned what the rationale was for prioritization of the District Plans and noted that Central Frederick should receive the earliest consideration given the redevelopment pressures the area was subject to. Mr. L. Bensason commented that the Planning Consultants would be of assistance in identifying significant issues. Alderman C. Weylie commented that Ms. Pat Nippel and Mrs. Jean Haalboom made a presentation to the Environmental Committee on scenic roads and their preservation and Mr. L. Bensason replied that staff would consider such issues as scenic roads at the time when it was appropriate to consider elements of the District Plans. 14. PD 120/92 PHASED PROGRAM AND FUNDING TO RETAIN HERITAGE CONSULTANTS HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PLANS (CONT'D) Alderman C. Weylie questioned who would assume responsibility for the District Plans once they had been implemented. Mr. B. Stanley advised that with staff becoming involved in the Heritage function they would be able to undertake monitoring. However, he stated that at this point the Ontario Heritage Act and the Ontario Building Code regulations did not mesh with each other. He noted that the new Heritage Act was expected to make provision for a Heritage Permit process that would be integrated with the permit process under the building code. Alderman B. Stortz questioned if something could be done within the context of secondary plan reviews to address Heritage issues so as to not wait as long as what was called for within the budget process governing the preparation of Heritage Conservation District Plans. Mr. B. Stanley advised that once the City adopts the program, then he expected that news would spread regarding the programs and general areas to be designated and this would bring about early neighbourhood involvement. Mr. L. Bensason noted that the process had already begun within the Victoria Park area. No other delegations were registered respecting this matter. Moved by Alderman B. Stortz Seconded by Alderman T. Galloway That the City of Kitchener, in conjunction with the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (L.A.C.A.C.), initiate a phased program and, where necessary, retain heritage consultants to undertake the preparation of the following Heritage Conservation District Plans in the following order of priority: a) Victoria Park b) Civic Centre (Previously approved by Kitchener City Council in the Action Plan recommendations of the Victoria Park Neighbourhood Secondary Plan, November 23, 1987). c) Pioneer Tower PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES d) Downtown e) Spadina Road f) Mill Courtland g) Trussler Road h) Central Frederick - 364 - DECEMBER 7, 1992 King Street Retail Area (Queen to Gaukel) Warehouse District and Breithaupt Street Area Woodside Park That the allocation of funds as listed below to retain heritage consultants to undertake the preparation of Heritage Conservation District Plans be considered as part of the 1993 Budget Review for inclusion in the 10 year capital forecast: a) b) c) d) e) 14. PD 120/92 CONSULTANTS f) Victoria Park Civic Centre Downtown - in 1997 Retail Core Warehouse District Spadina Road Mill Courtland -Woodside Park PHASED PROGRAM ($40,000) - in 1994 ($25,000) - in 1995 ($5o,ooo) ($5o,ooo) ($30,000) - in 1998 ($25,000) - in 1999 AND FUNDING TO RETAIN HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PLANS (CONT'D) ($30,000) -in 2001 Carried Central Frederick HERITAGE The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, December 14, 1992. 15. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m. L. W. Neil, AMCT Assistant City Clerk