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PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES
MARCH 22, 1993
The Planning and Economic Development Committee met this date commencing at 3:38 p.m. under the
Chairmanship of Alderman J. Ziegler with the following members present: Mayor D.V. Cardillo and
Aldermen G.L. Leadston, J. Smola, G. Lorentz, M. Wagner, M. Yantzi, B. Stortz, C. Zehr and T. Galloway.
Alderman C. Weylie entered the meeting shortly after its commencement.
Officials Present:
Mr. T. McKay, Mr. S. Klapman, Mr. T. McCabe, Mr. J. Witmer, Ms. V. Gibaut, Mr. G.
Borovilos, Mr. L. Masseo, Ms. B. Newell, Mr. D. Mansell, Mr. J. Willmer, Mr.
D. Snow, Ms. J. Jantzi and Mr. L.W. Neil.
1. MINUTES
Moved by Alderman G. Lorentz
Seconded by Mayor D.V. Cardillo
That the Minutes of the Planning and Economic Development Committee regular meeting held on
March 1, 1993 and the special meeting held on March 8, 1993, as mailed to the members, be
accepted.
Carried
2. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - FEBRUARY MONTH END REPORT
The Committee was in receipt of the Weekly Activity Reports of the Economic Development
Department for the month of February. Ms. V. Gibaut referred the Committee to the illustration
classifying the nature of enquiries received during February. Further, she commented that the
indication staff are receiving is that area firms presently are or plan to be hiring new employees
and that in effect a significant amount of hiring is taking place. She then commented on various
examples of the activities of several local firms that are in the process of expansion.
PD 28~93 - CROSS BOUNDARY ISSUES IN SOUTH CENTRAL ONTARIO
- A DISCUSSION PAPER - MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 28/93 prepared as a
result of receipt of a Discussion Paper from the Provincial Government on Cross-Boundary Issues
in South Central Ontario. An information letter from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs as well as the
Discussion Paper was attached to the staff report.
Moved by Mayor D.V. Cardillo
Seconded by Alderman G. Lorentz
That Council receive the Discussion Paper on Cross-Boundary Issues in South Central Ontario for
information and instruct Planning and Economic Development Staff to prepare a response to the
paper for consideration by Planning and Economic Development Committee and submission to the
Province.
Carried
The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its
meeting to be held on Monday, March 29, 1993.
PD 20~93 - ADDRESS CHANGE PROPOSAL OF 371 TO 369 FREDERICK STREET - CENTRE WARD
The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 20/93 dated
February 22, 1993 dealing with a recommendation to change the property address of 371
Frederick Street to 369 Frederick Street.
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PD 20~93 - ADDRESS CHANGE PROPOSAL OF 371 TO 369 FREDERICK STREET - CENTREWARD (CONT'D)
It was noted in the report that the City received a request to change the address and that the
property owners have been using 369 Frederick Street as their address for some time even though
the address was originally established as 371 Frederick Street. The result has been some
confusion so the owners would like the address legally established as 369 Frederick Street.
No delegations were registered respecting this matter.
Moved by Alderman B. Stortz
Seconded by Alderman G. Lorentz
That Kitchener's City Council approve the property address change, for property assessment roll
number 3-02-074, from 371 Frederick St. to 369 Frederick St., to be effective May 1, 1993, in the
form shown in the Proposed By-law attached and dated February 22, 1993.
Carried
The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its
meeting to be held on Monday, March 29, 1993.
PD 51/92 - LACKNER BOULEVARD/FAIRWAY ROAD NORTH - REVISION TO GRAND RIVER SOUTH COMMUNITY PLAN (AREAS 2 & 3)
- ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 911371LILG
- LANDAWN SHOPPING CENTRES LTD.
- CHICOPEE WARD
The Committee was advised that the Department of Planning and Development has received an
application from Landawn Shopping Centres Limited to change the zoning on a parcel of land
located at the northeast corner of Lackner Boulevard and Fairway Road North. In conjunction with
the rezoning, revisions are proposed to the Grand River South Community Plan (Areas 2 & 3).
The proposed rezoning is from Township Agricultural (Twp A) with special regulations according to
By-law 878A to Semi-Restricted Residential (R2) with a special list of uses and special regulations
and Semi-Restricted Residential and a Holding Provision RR (R2-HRR) with a special list of uses
and special regulations according to By-law 4830 and Neighbourhood Shopping Centre (C-2),
Open Space (P-2) and Hazard Land (P-3) according to By-law 85-1. In this regard, the Committee
considered Staff Report PD 51/92 and the Proposed By-laws dated February 9, 1993 and
February 10, 1993 respectively attached to the report.
It was noted in the report that the applicant is requesting a reduction in the residential density
within the Grand River South Community Plan (Areas 2 & 3) from the minimum density permitted
of 101 units per hectare to a minimum of 66 units per hectare on a 7.988 Acre parcel of land and
an amendment to permit all forms of multiple dwellings, excluding semi-detached dwellings and
duplex dwellings. Additionally, the applicant intends on rezoning the lands to permit a
neighbourhood shopping centre and multiple dwellings and to recognize Open Space and Hazard
Land areas.
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 briefly commented on the purpose of the application and requested the Committee
consider three minor revisions to the report. The revisions all relate to the recommendation shown
under recommendation "A". Firstly, Section 3.3.5 should read as 3.3.4, secondly, the words "any
form of" should be added in the second line as an insert between the words "land fronting Lackner
Boulevard and any form of multiple dwellings, except semi-detached dwellings and" ... and thirdly,
an additional sentence should be added to the end of the policy to read "The maximum floor
space ratio for both parcels of land shall be 4.0.".
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PD 51/92 - LACKNER BOULEVARD/FAIRWAY ROAD NORTH - REVISION TO GRAND RIVER SOUTH COMMUNITY PLAN (AREAS 2 & 3)
- ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 911371LILG
- LANDAWN SHOPPING CENTRES LTD.
- CHICOPEE WARD (CONT'D)
Further, Mr. T. McCabe advised that the City was now in full ownership of the entire
Environmentally Sensitive Area and pointed out that the proposed zoning regulates development
by floor space ratio in accordance with the new draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law.
Alderman C. Weylie entered the meeting at this point.
Mr. B. Clarkson, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson, 171 Victoria Street North, appeared as
a delegation and advised that his client was in support of the recommendations contained in the
staff report as well as the revisions requested by Mr. McCabe this date.
No other delegations responded to the Chairman's invitation to address the Committee on this
matter.
The staff report was then considered and the revisions to the recommendations requested by Mr.
McCabe were agreed to.
The recommendations, as revised, were then considered.
Moved by Alderman C. Zehr
Seconded by Alderman M. Wagner
That Planning and Economic Development Committee amend the Grand River South
Community Plan (Areas 2 & 3) as follows:
a) Section 3.3.4 be amended by adding the following special policy:
"A minimum residential density of 66 units/hectare shall be permitted on the 7.988
Acre parcel of land fronting Lackner Boulevard and any form of multiple dwellings,
except semi-detached dwellings and duplex dwellings, shall be permitted on the
7.988 Acre parcel of land fronting onto Lackner Boulevard and the 2.12 Acre parcel
of land fronting Fairway Road North. The maximum floor space ratio for both
parcels of land shall be 4.0."
b)
That Map "A" be amended to identify the special policies related to the reduction in
density requested and to identify the lands proposed for multiple residential
dwellings, except semi-detached dwellings and duplex dwellings, as illustrated on
the attached Map "A";
It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of these revisions to the Community Plan is
proper planning for the City.
That Zone Change Application 91/37/L/JG (Landawn Shopping Centres Ltd.) requesting a
change in zoning from Township Agriculture (TWP A) with special regulations according to
By-law 878A, to Semi-Restricted Residential - Holding (R2-HRR) with a special list of uses
and special regulations and Semi-Restricted Residential (R2) with a special list of uses and
special regulations according to By-law 4830 and to Neighbourhood Shopping Centre (C-2)
with a special regulation provision, Open Space (P-2) and Hazard Land (P-3) according to
By-law 85-1, on Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, Plan 58R-8489, be approved in the form shown in the
two proposed By-laws attached dated February 9, 1993 and February 10, 1993 subject to
the following condition being satisfied prior to any reading of the amending Zoning By-laws
by Council:
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 zone change.
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PD 51/92 - LACKNER BOULEVARD/FAIRWAY ROAD NORTH - REVISION TO GRAND RIVER SOUTH COMMUNITY PLAN (AREAS 2 & 3)
- ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 911371LILG
- LANDAWN SHOPPING CENTRES LTD.
- CHICOPEE WARD (CONT'D)
The Owner acknowledges that Condition 1 is required to be satisfied no later than
seven (7) months from Council having approved by resolution, the amending zoning
by-laws relative to Zone Change Application 91/37/JG. In the event the
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 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, March 29, 1993.
In reference to Map A - Land Use Plan attached to the report, Mr. T. McKay pointed out that
Fairway Road led directly to the Grand River and implied a future crossing of the river and noted
that this matter had previously been discussed at the Committee's consideration of the draft
Municipal Plan. Mr. T. McCabe pointed out that staff could not alter the current City Official Plan in
respect to the Map attached to this report but that the matter would be addressed as part of the
City's new Official Plan.
PD 17/93 - 1188 OTTAWA STREET SOUTH - REVISION TO VALLEYVIEW ROAD - HOWE DRIVE COMMUNITY PLAN
- ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 92134101JW
- DR. STEPHEN CODE
- SOUTH WARD
The Committee was advised that an application has been received from Dr. Stephen Code to
change the zoning with respect to lands known municipally as 1188 Ottawa Street South. The
proposed zoning change is from Township Agricultural (Twp. A) to Neighbourhood Institutional (I-
1) with special use and special regulation provisions according to By-law 85-1 and to Semi-
Restricted Residential (R2B) with a restriction of use and special regulations according to By-law
4830. In conjunction with the proposed zoning change a revision to the Valleyview Road - Howe
Drive Community Plan is proposed. In this regard, the Committee considered Staff Report PD
17/93 dated February 17, 1993 and the Proposed By-laws dated February 12, 1993 and February
16, 1993 respectively attached to the report. It was noted in the report that the applicant intends to
rezone the subject lands to permit a Health Clinic and two new residential lots for a duplex and a
semi-detached dwelling and/or single detached dwellings.
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 briefly explained the purpose of the application and referred the Committee to the
Site Plan attached to the report pointing out the locations of the Proposed Semi-detached Dwelling
and the Proposed Duplex Dwelling which are to be situate between an existing building on the
west and an existing building on the east for which an addition is proposed to accommodate the
Health Clinic use. In reference to the concerns expressed by Mr. and Mrs. R. Nash, Mr. McCabe
pointed out that a solid wood fence is a requirement of the Zoning By-law but that staff could not
support their requests for construction of the privacy fence prior to construction of the addition. In
respect to their concern about the parking of construction vehicles and by trades people and the
storage of construction material on Howe Place, he advised that since not all of the property was
redeveloping at once, the vacant lands could be used for these purposes so as to not affect the
Nash property. Mr. D. Snow advised that Traffic Staff would work with Dr. Code and the builders
to avoid the concerns expressed by Mr. & Mrs. Nash.
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PD 17/93 - 1188 OTTAWA STREET SOUTH - REVISION TO VALLEYVIEW ROAD - HOWE DRIVE COMMUNITY PLAN
- ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 92134101JW
- DR. STEPHEN CODE
- SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
Alderman T. Galloway stated that he was supportive of the redevelopment but questioned what
the future of Howe Place was and how the street ties into the Site Plan. Mr. McCabe advised that
the Community Plan calls for the closure of the stub of Howe Place shown on the Site Plan.
Mr. Mel Code appeared as a delegation on behalf of his son, Dr. Stephen Code, and advised that
he was in support of the recommendations contained in the staff report. He illustrated an enlarged
Site Plan and artist rendering of the redeveloped property to assist the Committee. Mr. Code
indicated that construction parking activity could be accommodated on the adjoining lot where a
duplex dwelling is proposed. In reference to Howe Place, he advised that a barrier has been
erected.
Alderman M. Wagner commented that the proposal to redevelop the existing building was a
classic example of reuse of an older building along with an expansion that replicates the features
of the existing building. In response to Alderman M. Wagner, Mr. Code indicated that renovations
to be completed on the existing building would retain current features.
Mr. Richard Nash, 70 Howe Drive, appeared as a delegation in regard to the concerns expressed
in his March 17, 1993 correspondence which has been provided to the Committee. Mr. Nash
explained that he has a well developed vegetable garden adjacent to the parking lot that will serve
1188 Ottawa Street South and asked that a temporary snow fence be erected to protect his garden
plot from development activities prior to the installation of a 6 foot privacy fence. He also noted
that they had previously expressed a concern with respect to drainage that has been resolved.
Mr. Nash indicated that he had experienced a problem once before during development in the
area where with Howe Place being used as a parking lot for construction vehicles, storage, etc.
and had problems exiting from his property. Mr. M. Code assured Mr. Nash that construction
activities would not cause a problem.
No other delegations responded to the Chairman's invitation to address the Committee on this
matter.
Moved by Alderman C. Weylie
Seconded by Alderman T. Galloway
That PD 57/91 "Valleyview Road - Howe Drive Community Plan", as amended by PD
139/91, be revised to add the following special policy to the Residential policies:
3.2.7 That
notwithstanding the Low Density Residential (Single, Semi-detached and
Duplex Dwellings Only) designation, on the lands described as Part of Lot 47
G.C.T. and addressed as 1188 Ottawa Street South, Neighbourhood
Institutional uses and a Health Clinic shall also be permitted.
It is the opinion of this Committee that the approval of this revision to the Community Plan is
proper planning for the City.
That Zone Change Application 92/34/O/JW (Dr. Stephen Code) requesting a change in
zoning from Township Agricultural (Twp. A) according to By-law 878A to Neighbourhood
Institutional (I-1) with special use and special regulation provisions according to By-law 85-
1 and to Semi-Restricted Residential (R2B) with a restriction of use and special regulations
according to By-law 4830, on Part of Lot 47, German Company Tract, be approved, in the
form shown in the two proposed By-laws attached, dated February 12, 1993, and February
16, 1993, subject to the following condition being satisfied prior to any readings of either of
the amending zoning by-laws by Council.
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PD 17/93 - 1188 OTTAWA STREET SOUTH - REVISION TO VALLEYVIEW ROAD - HOWE DRIVE COMMUNITY PLAN
- ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 92134101JW
- DR. STEPHEN CODE
- SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
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 zone change.
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-laws
relative to the Zone Change Application 92/34/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 the 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, March 29, 1993.
PD 25~93 - PIONEER TOWER EAST AREA - REVISIONS TO OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 92~9
- REVISIONS TO ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 921231SILM
- MINISTRY OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES/MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION
- SOUTH WARD
The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 25/93 dated March 9,
1993 which discusses the Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change Applications that were dealt
with by Council on February 8, 1993 pertaining to an area of land located in the Pioneer Tower
East Planning Community and owned by the Ministry of Government Services and the Ministry of
Transportation.
Mr. T. McCabe advised that after Council's approval, the City of Cambridge expressed serious
concern that these applications could affect the future disposition of the lands with respect to the
Cambridge Area Transportation Study which identifies several options for a future link between the
proposed Cambridge Area By-pass and Highway #8. One of the options in the Study would
require a portion of the lands affected by these applications for the construction of a new ramp.
Mr. McCabe noted that a meeting was held between staff of Kitchener, Cambridge and the Region
to discuss the issue and it was agreed that a holding provision be included in the proposed Official
Plan Amendment to allow use of a holding zone category on the affected portion of the subject
lands until the Cambridge Study was completed and Regional Council has made a decision on the
future alignment of the Cambridge Area By-pass connection with Highway #8.
Alderman T. Galloway stated that there was some possibility that part of the site in question could
become the site for the Women's Correctional Facility and he questioned if the Official Plan and
Zoning changes were completed if it would inhibit the facility from utilizing the site. Mr. T. McCabe
advised that changing the zoning would have no impact as the public use provision was
permissable in any zone.
Moved by Mayor D.V. Cardillo
Seconded by Alderman G. Lorentz
That, Official Plan Amendment Application 92/9 as adopted by resolution of Council on
February 8, 1993 be revised by:
a) deleting clause (e) to existing Special Policy 11.xlvi, and replacing it with the
following clause (e):
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PD 25~93 - PIONEER TOWER EAST AREA - REVISIONS TO OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 92~9
- REVISIONS TO ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 921231SILM
- MINISTRY OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES/MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION
- SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
"(e) Notwithstanding the designation of Business Park on certain portions of the
lands located between the Highway #8 By-pass and the Kitchener-
Cambridge municipal boundary, agriculture, not including the use or erection
of any building, and free-standing offices will be permitted."; and,
b) adding a new clause (f) to existing Special Policy 11 .xlvi:
"(f)
Notwithstanding the designation of Business Park on the lands located
adjacent to the Kitchener-Cambridge municipal boundary and legally
described as Part of Lots 22, 23 and 24, Beasley's Broken Front Concession,
only agriculture, not including the use or erection of any building, shall be
permitted until such time as Regional Council makes a final determination on
the future need for these lands in relation to road projects identified in the
Cambridge Area Transportation Study. A holding symbol will be applied to
these lands in the implementing Zoning By-law and shall not be removed
until the City is in receipt of a letter from the Regional Commissioner of
Planning and Culture advising of Regional Council's resolution with respect
to this matter."
It is the opinion of this Committee that the approval of these revisions to the Amendment to
the Official Plan is proper planning for the City.
That, Zone Change Application 92/23/S/LM (Ministry of Government Services/Ministry of
Transportation) as adopted by resolution of Council on February 8, 1993, be revised by:
a)
adding agriculture, not including the use or erection of any building, as a permitted use
under Special Use Provision 144U which applies to the lands proposed to be zoned
Restricted Business Park (B-2) as shown on Map Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the revised
Proposed By-law attached, dated March 9, 1993; and,
b)
adding a Holding Provision, 11H, to those lands to be zoned Restricted Business Park
(B-2) with Special Use Provision 144U, on lands described as Part of Lots 22, 23 and
24, Beasley's Broken Front Concession, as shown on Map Nos. 3 and 4 in the revised
Proposed By-law attached, dated March 9, 1993.
It is the opinion of this Committee that the approval of these revisions to the Application is
proper planning for the City and is in conformity with a recommended Amendment to the
City's Approved Official Plan.
That, City Council consider the above changes to Zone Change Application 92/23/S/LM to
be minor in nature and not require any further notification prior to the passing of the
implementing zoning by-law.
Carried
Alderman T. Galloway requested that his opposition to the motion be recorded.
The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its
meeting to be held on Monday, March 29, 1993.
CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH ENVIRONMENTAL AND FINANCIAL IMPACT STUDIES
ARE UNDERTAKEN
B. Stanley commenting on the
MARCH 22, 1993
The Committee was in receipt of correspondence from Mr.
circumstances under which Environmental and Financial
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CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH ENVIRONMENTAL AND FINANCIAL IMPACT STUDIES
ARE UNDERTAKEN. (CONT'D)
Impact Studies or Analysis need to be undertaken or considered for a specific development
proposal within a the City.
Mr. S. Klapman stated that it had been staff's intention just to provide a generic comment and not
to relate to any specific site.
Alderman J. Ziegler advised that Mr. Neil Taylor has indicated that all other sites where Correction
Facilities had been proposed have had to undergo zone changes and questioned if the City's
general provision in this regard was proper. Mr. S. Klapman advised that the Zone Change
Application that has been submitted with regard to the Women's Correctional Facility was
scheduled for discussion at the Committee's April 5th meeting.
In response to Alderman T. Galloway, Mr. T. McCabe advised that Alderman Galloway's
interpretation that, if there was no change in legal use of land, then an Environmental Impact
Study is not required was correct. Mr. McCabe also commented that with regard to the Public Use
Clause public bodies were permitted to be exempt from all requirements, however, he noted that
such public bodies are accountable for their actions through the electoral process.
PD 36~93 - REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY
- 760 KING STREET WEST (CENTRAL MEAT MARKET)
- BRIDGEPORT NORTH WARD
The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 36/93 that was
prepared with respect to a request that has been received to operate a portable hotdog vending
cart at 760 King Street West. The requested use is currently prohibited, however, it was noted in
the staff report that the subject lands are in the area covered by Stage 6 of the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law review and that this consolidation will bring all lands affected into By-law No. 85-1
which does not have the current prohibition thereby legalizing the proposed use.
Mr. McCabe pointed out that staff provided a recommendation in the report relative to temporary
occupancy should the Committee wish to consider approval and requested that a preamble be
included at the beginning of the recommendation to read "providing the appropriate license is
issued".
The recommendation and revision suggested by Mr. McCabe were then considered.
Moved by Mayor D.V. Cardillo
Seconded by Alderman G. Leadston
Providing the appropriate licence is issued, that enforcement of the City's Zoning By-law be
waived with respect to the portable hot dog vending cart at 760 King Street West and that
temporary occupancy be approved subject to the occupants vacating the said location in the event
the City's new Mixed Use Zoning category should not be approved by City Council or by the
Ontario Municipal Board.
And further, that in the event of failure to vacate as required, the City's Municipal
Enforcement Officer be directed to commence notice of action to remove the illegal uses
and that any work done to the premises is at the sole risk and responsibility of the owner in
the event losses are incurred as a result of the final disposition of the City's new Mixed Use
Zoning categories.
Carried.
The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its
meeting to be held on Monday, March 29, 1993.
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10.
REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY - 17 SANDRA AVENUE - VICTORIA PARK WARD
Alderman M. Yantzi advised that a resident is carrying on a home business at 17 Sandra Avenue
and the use relates to blade sharpening and repair. He questioned if this situation could be
accommodated until the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law has been approved which he
understands will allow such use.
Mr. T. McCabe advised that the issue arose as a result of a complaint and subsequent
investigation by enforcement staff. He noted that, under the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law,
home businesses are being expanded to allow them in all residential zones. He stressed that the
new by-law requires the provision of two parking spaces where such home businesses are
located. He cautioned the Committee not to approve of temporary occupancy when it was known
that an individual situation might not comply with the future regulations. Mr. McCabe clarified that
in this instance the problem related to the parking regulations.
Committee members did not object to the home business use and were receptive to granting
temporary occupancy provided the applicant was advised that he may not meet the proposed
regulations.
Moved by Alderman M. Yantzi
Seconded by Mayor D.V. Cardillo
That enforcement of the City's Zoning By-law be waived with respect to the blade sharpening and
repair home business operations at 17 Sandra Avenue and that temporary occupancy be
approved subject to the occupants vacating the said location in the event that Stage 6 of the
Comprehensive By-law should not be approved by City Council or by the Ontario Municipal Board
in the form that would permit the home business use. Further that as part of the Stage 6 By-law,
the Department consider special parking regulations relative to this home business use in view of
the site restrictions.
And further, that in the event of failure to vacate as required, the city's Municipal Enforcement
Officer be directed to commence notice of action to remove the illegal uses and that any work
done to the premises is at the sole risk and responsibility of the owner in the event losses are
incurred as a result of the final disposition of the City's new Comprehensive By-law.
Carried.
The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its
meeting to be held on Monday, March 29, 1993.
11.
NOTIFICATION COSTS FOR STAGES 6 & 7 OF THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-
LAW
Mr. T. McCabe advised that the Department of Planning and Development had budgeted for
preliminary circulation of the draft residential zoning for Stages 6 and 7 of the City's
Comprehensive Zoning By-law on the basis of the proposed by-law and accompanying
documentation being printed and assembled in house. Mr. McCabe indicated that he has been
advised that the print shop cannot handle the volume of this job and that a 1984 Council resolution
directs the Department to mail a draft of each stage of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law to
affected property owners. He suggested that the Committee and Council either reconsider the
1984 resolution or alternatively simply mail a summary letter to affected property owners that
would generally explain the proposal, invite them to attend information open houses and obtain a
copy of the by-law upon request. With this approach he noted that the Print Shop could handle
the production of a minimum number of the documentation required.
Moved by Alderman C. Weylie
Seconded by Alderman B. Stortz
That preliminary circulation of the Draft Residential Zoning for Stages 6 and 7 of the City's
Comprehensive Zoning By-law be done with a "Summary Letter" sent to all registered property
owners explaining the
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11.
NOTIFICATION COSTS FOR STAGES 6 & 7 OF THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-
LAW. (CONT'D)
purpose and effect of the project, extending an invitation to attend a series of open house
information meetings to be held in each neighbourhood and advising that a copy of the proposed
by-law is available upon request.
Carried.
Alderman J. Ziegler, Chairman, left the meeting at this point and Alderman C. Weylie, Vice-
Chairman, assumed the Chair to conduct the remainder of the meeting.
12. CONSIDERATION OF THE DRAFT MUNICIPAL PLAN DATED FEBRUARY 1993
The Committee continued with its preliminary consideration of the draft Municipal Plan dated
February 1993 which the Committee had begun at its special meeting held March 8, 1993.
Again, the Committee agreed to review the report on a page by page basis to allow members to
raise their questions relative to issues on the following pages commencing with Part 3 - General
Land Use Plan:
3-4
Nodes & Transit Corridors - Mr. T. McKay suggested that the intersection of King
Street East/Ottawa Street should be further considered as a possible Node. Staff
agreed to identify it as an area requiring special study and add it to Map 7.
3-9
Low Rise Residential - Mr. T. McKay suggested and it was agreed that the word
"encouraged" be added to Clause #4 so that it reads "Housing shall be permitted
and encouraged .... ". It was also agreed to correct maximum density to 16 uph rather
than 40 uph.
3-10
High Rise Residential - The Committee agreed to a suggestion of Mr. T. McKay to
delete the phrase in Clause #3 "and shall be permitted to exceed 200 units per
hectare".
3-18
General Industrial - Mr. T. McKay questioned the last paragraph of Clause #9 as to
whether we really want to prohibit commercial recreational uses. Mr. S. Klapman
commented that the category was supposed to be transitional and indicated that
staff could review this use.
3-19
Heavy Industrial - The question of scrap yard location was raised in respect to
Clause #3 and it was agreed that staff would explore the issue further and provide
an explanation.
3-23
Major Institutional - The question was raised as to whether it was meant to use the
word "accessory" in place of "internal" in Clause #3.
3-26
East Market Subdistrict - It was noted that Clauses 9 and 10 make reference to the
Ring Road connection and that it has been agreed to review the status of the
connection. Mr. D. Snow confirmed that he was reviewing past material on this
matter.
Map 8 Typing Correction - Residential
Ms. B. Newell commented that Part 4: Managing the Plan was a new section and that Part 5:
Schedules was being reviewed in regard to Schedule "C" - Roads to be Widened.
Alderman T. Galloway questioned where in the Plan there was reference to providing exemptions
for developments of the Federal Government. Ms. B. Newell confirmed that it should be in the
Plan but it applies whether it was in or not in the Plan.
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12. CONSIDERATION OF THE DRAFT MUNICIPAL PLAN DATED FEBRUARY 1993. (CONT'D)
No further questions were forthcoming and Ms. Newell commented that staff would continue with
the various meetings that have been scheduled and provide a re-write of the draft Municipal Plan
for consideration at the Committee's special meeting to be held on June 23rd.
13. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
L.W. Neil, AMCT
Assistant City Clerk
