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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlng & Econ Dev - 1993-08-16PED\1993-08-16 PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES AUGUST 16, 1993 The Planning and Economic Development Committee met this date commencing at 3:15 p.m. under the Chairmanship of Alderman J. Ziegler with the following members present: Mayor D.V. Cardillo and Aldermen C. Weylie, T. Galloway, M. Wagner, J. Smola, G. Lorentz and B. Stortz. Officials Present: Mr. T. McKay, Mr. S. Klapman, Mr. B. Stanley, Mr. T. McCabe, Mr. J. Willmer, Mr. R. Mattice, Mr. J. Witmer, Ms. V. Gibaut, Mr. G. Borovilos, Mr. L. Masseo, Mr. D. Snow, Mr. D. Mansell and Mr. L.W. Neil. 1. MINUTES On motion by Alderman B. Stortz, it was resolved: "That the Minutes of the Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting held on July 5, 1993, as mailed to the members, be accepted." MR. B.M. HISCOTT RE SEMI ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Mr. B.M. Hiscott attended the Committee as Chairman of the Business and Industry Advisory Committee to submit a Semi Annual Report as required in accordance with the Advisory Committee's Terms of Reference. Mr. Hiscott provided a copy of his submission which is appended to and forms part of these minutes and outlines the activities of the Business and Industry Advisory Committee for the first half of 1993. He raised the question of the possibility of the Committee providing input on business and economic development issues on their initiative and pointed out that currently there was no provision in the Terms of Reference to do so. Alderman M. Wagner commented that he thought the Advisory Committee should provide such input when they feel it appropriate to do so. On motion by Alderman M. Wagner, it was resolved: "That the Terms of Reference of the Business and Industry Advisory Committee be amended to authorize the Committee to provide unsolicited input and advice on business and economic development issues to the Planning and Economic Development Committee." PD 79~93 - RESPONSE TO LETTER FROM PAUL KUNTZ AND RINZE VANDERWERFF. - PIONEER TOWER WEST. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 92/21. - J.H.S. PROPERTIES LTD. AND KRIZSANDERSON DEVELOPMENTS LTD. - SOUTH WARD. Mr. B.M. Hiscott appeared as a delegation regarding Staff Report PD 79/93. In this regard, he noted that since the report was only recently mailed, not all of the neighbourhood had received the circulation and were not aware of the contents of the staff report to be considered this date. Alderman T. Galloway commented that the staff report was dated July 21, 1993, but since it was only mailed on August 12th, a number of individuals on the mailing list had not yet received the report. Accordingly, he recommended that the report be deferred to the Committee's next meeting. Alderman B. Stortz questioned what the implication of a one month deferral would be and Mr. T. McCabe advised that staff would not undertake any further processing until the Committee has dealt with the matter. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 135 - AUGUST 16, 1993 PD 79~93 - RESPONSE TO LETTER FROM PAUL KUNTZ AND RINZE VANDERWERFF. - PIONEER TOWER WEST. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 92/21. - J.H.S. PROPERTIES LTD. AND KRIZSANDERSON DEVELOPMENTS LTD. - SOUTH WARD. (CONT'D) On motion by Alderman T. Galloway, it was resolved: "That consideration of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 79~93 (Pioneer Tower West Official Plan Amendment 92/21) be deferred and referred to the September 20, 1993 meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee. And further, that the Department of Planning and Development mail notice to the same parties who were mailed notice of the August 16th meeting." The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, August 23, 1993. ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 93131GIJG (NORTHPORT LANDING INC.) 885 GLASGOW STREET Mr. T. McCabe advised the Committee that it had been intended to further consider the above zone change at this meeting but a request for deferral has been received from Mr. P. Dietrich. He indicated that given the review that is likely to go on it would be a number of months before the matter will again be considered. No one responded to the Chairman's enquiry as to whether they were in attendance respecting this matter. PD 74/93 - 660 FISCHER-HALLMAN ROAD. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 921391FIJW. - HARVEY NORRIS. - SOUTH WARD. Alderman G. Lorentz disclosed a conflict of interest and abstained from all discussion as his parents own property located one block from the property that is the subject of the zone change application. The Committee was advised that the Department of Planning and Development had received an application from Harvey Norris to change the zoning on lands known municipally as 660 Fischer- Hallman Road. The proposed zoning change is from Township Agricultural (Twp. A) according to By-law 878A to Convenience Commercial (C-1) according to By-law 85-1. In this regard, the Committee considered Staff Report PD 74/93 dated July 13, 1993 recommending refusal of the application. Alternatively, should the Committee wish to approve the application, a Proposed By- law dated July 9, 1993 was attached to the report. It was noted in the report that the applicant intends to rezone the subject lands which are located on the east corner of Fischer-Hallman Road and Ottawa Street and comprise 1,474 square metres (15,862 square feet) in area in order to permit the redevelopment of the lot as a Convenience Commercial plaza of three units. It was pointed out that notice that the Committee would hold a public meeting this date to consider this matter had previously been given. The Committee was advised that staff had nothing further to add to the report under consideration other than to advise that it was the department's understanding that the applicant would be requesting a deferral and that the department had no objection to such request. Mr. Wayne Farhood appeared as a delegation on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Norris who were also in attendance and advised that the applicant's consultants were unable to attend the meeting this date. Further, he noted that the applicant wishes an opportunity to explore alternatives relative to the proposal and requests a deferral to October 1993. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 136 - AUGUST 16, 1993 PD 74/93 - 660 FISCHER-HALLMAN ROAD. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 921391FIJW. - HARVEY NORRIS. - SOUTH WARD. (CONT'D) The Committee was in receipt of a letter dated August 6, 1993 that was sent out to those on the circulation list advising that the applicant would be requesting a deferral of the application. Also, the Committee was in receipt of correspondence dated August 10 and 11, 1993 from Alderman T. Galloway respecting this matter. Alderman T. Galloway stated that he was opposed to a deferral on the basis that the applicant has had sufficient opportunity to deal with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo respecting Regional concerns. In addition, he noted that neighbouring property owners have met to deal with this matter which was the second zone change that has been applied for respecting this property in the last three years. Further, he stated that there were many reasons to refuse the application that were over and above the access issue. Mr. Farhood stated that upon receipt of the staff report it was at that point that actions were undertaken to address outstanding concerns. On motion by Mayor D.V. Cardillo, it was resolved: "That consideration of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 74/93 (Zone Change Application 92/39/F/JW (Harvey Norris)) be deferred and referred to the meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee to be held Monday, October 18, 1993 and that the individuals presently on the mailing list as well as those who have formally requested further notification in respect to this matter be so advised." Alderman G. Lorentz previously disclosed a conflict of interest and abstained from all discussion and voting as his parents own property located one block from the property that is the subject of the zone change. The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, August 23, 1993. At the Chairman's direction, the following persons signed their name and address, formally requesting further notification in this matter. - Mr. Michael M. Preikschas, 1285 Ottawa Street South, Kitchener. - Mr. Dirk Siegers, 95 Nine Pines Road, Kitchener. PD 77~93 - 2150 BLEAMS ROAD. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 93~5. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 93181BILM. - ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ROMANIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH. - SOUTH WARD. The Committee was in receipt of a report regarding an Official Plan Amendment to change the designation of a parcel of land known municipally as 2150 Bleams Road from Special Study Area - Policy for Specific Area #66 to Low Density Residential with a Special Policy to restrict the development to neighbourhood institutional uses only until such time as full municipal services are available. The lands which are the subject of the change are illustrated on Schedule A attached to the report and are located in the southwest quadrant of the municipality near the intersection of Bleams Road and Trussler Road. Attached to the report was the Proposed Amendment to the Official Plan. Also, the Committee was advised that the Department of Planning and Development had received an application to rezone the lands known municipally as 2150 Bleams Road. The proposed rezoning is from Agricultural Zone (A-l) under Zoning By-law 85-1 to Neighbourhood Institutional Zone (I-1) under Zoning By-law 85-1. In this regard, the Committee considered Staff Report PD 77/93 dated July 16, 1993 and the Proposed By-law dated July 13, 1993 attached to the report. It was noted in the report that the purpose of the Official Plan Amendment Application and the Zone Change Application was to permit a church to be constructed on the subject lands. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 137 - AUGUST 16, 1993 PD 77~93 - 2150 BLEAMS ROAD. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 93~5. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 93181BILM. - ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ROMANIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH. - SOUTH 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. L. Masseo explained the purpose of the applications to the Committee. Mr. John Popesku appeared as a delegation on behalf of St. John the Baptist Romanian Orthodox Church, 2150 Bleams Road and advised that they were in agreement with the recommendations in the staff report. No other delegations responded to the Chairman's invitation to address the Committee respecting this matter. On motion by Alderman C. Weylie, it was resolved: "1. That, City Council approve Official Plan Amendment Application 93/5 (2150 Bleams Road), being an amendment to the Kitchener Official Plan to: i) Amend Map 1, "Plan for Land Use" as shown on the attached Schedule "A"; and, ii) Amend Section IV. 11, "Policies for Specific Areas" by adding the following new Policy IV. 11 .cvii (107): "cvii) Notwithstanding the Low Density Residential designation on the lands known as Part of Lots 131 and 132, German Company Tract, otherwise known municipally as 2150 Bleams Road, only neighbourhood institutional uses shall be permitted until such time as full municipal services are available." It is the opinion of this Committee that the approval of this Amendment to the City's Official Plan is proper planning for the City. That, Zone Change Application 93/8/B/LM (St. John the Baptist Romanian Orthodox Church - 2150 Bleams Road) requesting a change in zoning from Agricultural Zone (A-l) to Neighbourhood Institutional Zone (I-1) on lands described as Part Lots 131 and 132, German Company Tract, municipally addressed 2150 Bleams Road be approved in the form shown in the Proposed By-law attached, dated July 13, 1993, without conditions. 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 to the City's Approved Official Plan." The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, August 23, 1993. PD 65~93 - BRIDAL APPAREL RENTAL IN SERVICE COMMERCIAL AREAS. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 92/22. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 921421TCILB. - CITY INITIATED. The Committee was in receipt of a report regarding an Official Plan Amendment to amend Section V.4 (Service Commercial) of the Official Plan to allow the rental of bridal apparel as a permitted use. Attached to the report was the Proposed Amendment to the Official Plan. Also, the Committee was advised that the Department of Planning and Development had processed a City Initiated Application to amend the Zoning By-law. The proposed zoning change is a Text Change to add a permitted use to Section 12.1 "Permitted Uses" to the Service Commercial Zone (C-6) under By-law 85-1, permitting the "rental of bridal apparel". PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 138 - AUGUST 16, 1993 PD 65~93 - BRIDAL APPAREL RENTAL IN SERVICE COMMERCIAL AREAS. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 92/22. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 921421TCILB. - CITY INITIATED. (CONT'D) In this regard, the Committee considered Staff Report PD 65/93 dated June 8, 1993 which recommends refusal of the Zone Change Application. Alternatively, should the Committee wish to consider approval of the Zone Change Application, a Proposed By-law dated June 8, 1993 was attached to the report. It was noted in the report that the purpose of the Official Plan Amendment Application and Zone Change Application is to revise the Service Commercial Official Plan land use policies and the Service Commercial (C-6) zone under By-law 85-1 comprehensively, so as to allow the rental of bridal apparel as a permitted use. It was pointed out that notice that the Committee would hold a public meeting this date to consider these matters had previously been given. The Committee was advised that staff had nothing further to add to the report under consideration. A question was raised as to the status of a bridal apparel rental business located at 2209 Kingsway Drive which had resulted in the initiation of these applications. Mr. L. Bensason advised that the business in question was now situated at 20 Queen Street North in full conformance with City's Official Plan and Zoning By-law. No delegations responded to the Chairman's invitation to address the Committee on these matters. On motion by Alderman B. Stortz, it was resolved: 'A. That Official Plan Amendment Application 92/22 (City of Kitchener) amending Section V.4 (Service Commercial) of the City of Kitchener Official Plan, to permit the rental of bridal apparel, be refused. It is the opinion of this Committee that refusal of this Amendment to the City's Official Plan is proper planning for the City. That Zone Change Application 92/42/TC/LB (City of Kitchener) requesting a text change to Section 12.1 of Zoning By-law 85-1 (Service Commercial C-6) to add rental of bridal apparel as a permitted use, in the form shown in the Proposed By-law attached, dated June 8,1993 be refused. It is the opinion of this Committee that refusal of this application is proper planning for the City." The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, August 23, 1993. PD 76~93 - 1763, 1765 OLD MILL ROAD. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 9317101JW. - GLEN URQUHART. - SOUTH WARD. The Committee was advised that the Department of Planning and Development was in receipt of an application from Mr. Glen Urquhart to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1763 & 1765 Old Mill Road. The proposed rezoning is from Township Agricultural (Twp. A) according to By-law 878A to Restricted Residential (R2A) with special regulations according to By-law 4830. In this regard, the Committee considered Staff Report PD 76/93 dated July 14, 1993 which recommends refusal of the Zone Change Application. Alternatively, should the Committee wish to consider approval of the Application, a Proposed By-law dated August 10, 1990 was attached to the report. It was noted in the report that the applicant proposes a severance from the two existing lots to create a third single detached residential lot. It was pointed out that notice that the Committee would hold a public meeting this date to consider this matter had previously been given. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 139 - AUGUST 16, 1993 PD 76~93 - 1763, 1765 OLD MILL ROAD. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 9317101JW. - GLEN URQUHART. - SOUTH WARD. (CONT'D) Mr. T. McCabe advised that the request was to create an additional lot and that the request was the same as an application that was made in 1990 and refused by City Council. Mr. J. Willmer illustrated pictures of the subject property and noted that the two existing lots were each 66 feet which were similar to existing properties in the area. He noted that the proposal for one lot 38 feet wide and two lots each 47 feet wide was not compatible with the residential lots in the area and that a new house would impact on the historic aspect of the adjacent properties in the immediate area. Mr. Glen Urquhart appeared as a delegation in support of his submission regarding his application which was distributed to members of the Committee with their agenda. He emphasized that homes in the immediate vicinity are not old homes with the exception of 1763 Old Mill Road and the home owned by Mr. Staff. Mr. Urquhart stated that he did not accept a heritage argument as a reason for refusing his application as his property was there before the surrounding subdivision developed. He indicated that with a proper set back of an appropriate dwelling on the proposed lot there would not be any problem with the proposal which would also facilitate existing trees on the road allowance being preserved. In response to Alderman J. Ziegler, Mr. Urquhart indicated that the zoning change would provide a better lotting arrangement for the existing homes. In response to Mayor D.V. Cardillo, Mr. Urquhart advised that he proposed a 1 1/2 storey home that would blend with existing homes. Mr. J. Willmer commented that the character of the area was established by the four existing homes and that it was the lack of lot width that was detrimental. Mr. Mark Staff appeared as a delegation on behalf of his parents Mr. & Mrs. A. Staff who are out of the country at this time. In this regard, the Committee was in receipt of a letter from Mr. T. Ince objecting to the zone change and advising that while he was unable to attend the meeting, Mr. Mark Staff would speak on the matter. Mr. Staff stated that a major concern was that all of the windows of his parents' house were located on the side of the lot adjacent to the property Mr. Urquhart proposes to develop. Also, he stated that the question of driveway location was a problem with the narrow lot and that there was potential for structural damage to be done to his parents' home as a result of basement excavation so close to the lot line. Further, he stated that neighbouring property owners were opposed to the application. Alderman M. Wagner noted that an identical application had been dealt with in 1990 and that the City's Local Architectural Advisory Committee at that time had recommended refusal. He pointed out that L.A.C.A.C. held a meeting on August 13, 1993 and reviewed the application and unanimously agreed that the application should be refused again. Alderman T. Galloway advised that he had visited the site several months ago with the Mayor and at that time was not aware of the previous zone change application that had been refused. Alderman Galloway stated that he had significant concerns respecting the application as they relate to the issue of lot size in comparison to the large lots of surrounding neighbours and the heritage context of the area. He commented that it would be detrimental to wedge a new home onto a narrow lot. The Committee was in receipt of a memorandum dated August 10, 1993 from Alderman Galloway recommending that the application be refused. Mayor D.V. Cardillo commented on Council's consideration of the previous application in 1990 and questioned the rationale that allowed homes in the new surrounding subdivision to be developed. Alderman M. Wagner stated that he was particularly concerned with possible damage to homes that were built in the 1800's and whether they could be repaired once damaged. Further, he stated that the City had no way to control the architectural design of the proposal of Mr. Urquhart. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 140 - AUGUST 16, 1993 PD 76~93 - 1763, 1765 OLD MILL ROAD. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 9317101JW. - GLEN URQUHART. - SOUTH WARD. (CONT'D) No other delegations responded to the Chairman's invitation to address the Committee on this matter. On motion by Alderman T. Galloway, it was resolved: "That Zone Change Application 93/7/O/JW (Glen Urquhart) requesting a change in zoning from Township Agricultural (Twp. A.) according to By-law 878A to Restricted Residential (R2A) with special regulations according to By-law 4830, on Lots 128 and 129, Registered Plan 578 be refused. It is the opinion of this Committee that refusal of this application is proper planning for the City." The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, August 23, 1993. PD 82~93 - 62, 62 1/2, 64 AND 66 WEBER STREET EAST. - DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION 93/02/RM. - RICHARD ALTVATER & SONS AND INTER-BUILDING INVESTMENTS. - CENTRE WARD. The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 82/93 dated July 29, 1993 dealing with a Demolition Control Application submitted by Richard Altvater & Sons and Inter-Building Investments respecting properties known municipally as 62, 62 1/2, 64 and 66 Weber Street East. It was noted in the report that the applicant proposes to demolish four single detached dwellings to create accessory parking for 82 Weber Street East. Mr. Merv Villemaire, Ms. Rita Levato and Mr. Dick Lishman appeared as a delegation in support of the application. He advised that the demolition would result in a continuation of the parking lot of 82 Weber Street East. Mr. Villemaire stated that he was concerned about the recommendation requiring a Grading and Drainage Control Plan and Storm Water Management Plan and questioned the necessity given the manner in which water drains from the property at present. Further, he questioned the requirement to close all redundant driveways and requested that the applicant be allowed to leave the redundant driveways and curbing as is on the basis that the parking lot was an interim plan that would achieve cleaning up properties that were an eye-sore. Alderman B. Stortz commented that the interim use could last for many years and Alderman M. Wagner pointed out that the City had standards that were asked of everyone requesting such approval. Mr. T. McCabe commented that the subject property represented an accessory parking lot for an existing office use at 82 Weber Street East and that the department requires 23 feet of landscaping along Scott Street and a Grading and Drainage Control Plan. He indicated that they could delete the requirement for a Storm Water Management Plan. Mr. D. Lishman commented that all of the land sloped to either Weber or Scott Streets and that all run off was directed toward existing catchbasins. Mr. D. Mansell indicated that he agreed with Mr. Lishman's comments but noted that staff would ensure that no run off or ponding would result on Weber Street. Ms. S. Frenette advised that the purpose of the Demolition Control By-law was to prevent premature demolition and that it was important for the City to obtain proper redevelopment in such situations. No other delegations were registered respecting this matter. The staff report was then considered and it was agreed to revise the recommendation so as to include the requirement for a 23 foot landscaping strip along Scott Street and delete the requirement for Storm Water Management Plan. The staff report as revised was then considered. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 141 - AUGUST 16, 1993 PD 82~93 - 62, 62 1/2, 64 AND 66 WEBER STREET EAST. - DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION 93/02/RM. - RICHARD ALTVATER & SONS AND INTER-BUILDING INVESTMENTS. - CENTRE WARD. (CONT'D) On motion by Alderman B. Stortz, it was resolved: "That Demolition Control Application DC 93/02/RM (Richard Altvater & Sons and Interbuilding Investments) requesting approval for the demolition of four single detached dwellings located at 62, 62 1/2, 64 and 66 Weber St. E. legally described as Part of Lot 11 of J. Spetz's Survey, Registered Plan 406 be approved subject to the following: a) That the Parking Plan, considered at the August 16, 1993 Planning and Economic Development Committee Meeting as revised to include a 23 foot landscaping strip along Scott Street, be approved in principle, with the final plan to be approved by the Commissioner of Planning and Development. b) That the following conditions be satisfied prior to the issuance of a demolition permit for 62, 62 1/2, 64 and 66 Weber St. E. That a Landscape Plan be submitted by the applicant and approved by the Director of Development. ii) That a Grading and Drainage Control Plan be submitted by the applicant and approved by the Commissioner of Public Works. c) The applicant closes any redundant driveways and install new curb and gutter and boulevard landscaping, all to City of Kitchener standards. d) The applicant removes any redundant service connections to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Public Works. e) The applicant submits a letter of credit for 100 percent of the total site works associated with conditions a) through d). It is the opinion of this Committee that the approval of this application is proper planning for the City." The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, August 23, 1993. 10. PD 84/93 - 970-972 HIGHLAND ROAD WEST. - DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION 93/05/RM. - STEVEN LUBCZUK. - WEST WARD. The Committee was advised that the Department of Planning and Development was in receipt of a Demolition Control Application from Steven Lubczuk respecting the property known municipally as 970-972 Highland Road West. It was noted in the report that the applicant proposes to demolish a single detached dwelling to allow for the eventual extension of Eastforest Trail. Mr. G. Voison advised that he was attending on behalf of the applicant and was in support of the recommendation. No delegations were registered respecting this matter. On motion by Mayor D.V. Cardillo, it was resolved: "That Demolition Control Application DC 93/05/RM (Steven Lubczuk) requesting approval for the demolition of a single detached dwellings, garage, and shed located at 970-972 Highland Road West legally described as Part of Lot 35, German Company Tract, be approved subject to the following: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 142 - AUGUST 16, 1993 10. PD 84/93 - 970-972 HIGHLAND ROAD WEST. - DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION 93/05/RM. - STEVEN LUBCZUK. -WESTWARD. (CONT'D) a) That the demolition results in the removal of all combustible products (i.e. wood) and the property is graded to the satisfaction of the Building Division. b) Close any redundant driveways and install new curb and gutter and boulevard landscaping, all to City of Kitchener standards. c) Remove any redundant service connections to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Public Works. It is the opinion of this Committee that the approval of this application is proper planning for the City." The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, August 23, 1993. 11. PD 83/93 - 542 CHARLES STREET EAST. - DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION 93/04/RM. - TAWCO LIMITED. - ROCKWAY ST. MARY'S WARD. The Committee was advised that the Department of Planning and Development was in receipt of a Demolition Control Application from Tawco Limited respecting lands known municipally as 542 Charles Street East. It was noted in the report that the applicant proposes to demolish a single detached dwelling to create additional parking for the business at 1027 King Street East. No delegations were registered respecting this matter. On motion by Alderman J. Smola, it was resolved: "That Demolition Control Application DC 93/04/RM (Tawco Limited) requesting approval for the demolition of a single detached dwelling located at 542 Charles St. East legally described as Lot 15 of Registered Plan 262 be approved subject to the following: a) That the following conditions be satisfied prior to the issuance of a demolition permit for 542 Charles St. E.: That the attached parking plan be approved in principle, with the final plan to be approved by the Commissioner of Planning and Development. ii) That a Landscape Plan be prepared by the applicant and approved by the Director of Development. iii) That a Grading and Drainage Control Plan as well as a Storm Water Management Plan be prepared by the applicant and approved by the Commissioner of Public works as well as the Regional Commissioner of Engineering. iv) That a Tree Saving Plan be prepared by the applicant and approved by the Director of Development with special regard for the common Horse Chestnut at 534 Charles Street East. Such a plan should indicate which mitigative measures are to be implemented to ensure the preservation of this tree. b) That the owner obtains a Regional Road Entrance Permit for access to Charles Street. The access should be designed with a 7.6m throat width and 3.0m radii. c) Close any redundant driveways and install new curb and gutter all to the City of Kitchener standards. d) The driveway is to be paved from the property line to the existing sidewalk at the owner's cost. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 143 - AUGUST 16, 1993 11. PD 83/93 - 542 CHARLES STREET EAST. - DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION 93/04/RM. - TAWCO LIMITED. - ROCKWAY ST. MARY'S WARD. (CONT'D) e) Any damage to the existing sidewalk will have to be repaired and paid for by the owner, f) The owner is required to make satisfactory financial arrangements with the Department of Public Works for the removal of any redundant service connections. g) To arrange for notification by letter from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo tot he City's Chief Building Official indicating that all Regional concerns with regards to a Regional Entrance Permit, a Lot Grading and Drainage Plan and a Storm Water Management Report has been satisfied. h) To maintain all gravel areas shown on the parking plan in a condition tree of dust. i) To pave the entrance of the parking lot as shown in the parking plan with hot mixed asphalt. j) To submit a Letter of Credit for 100% of the total site works associated with Conditions a) through i). It is the opinion of this Committee that the approval of this application is proper planning for the City." The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, August 23, 1993. 12. PD 113/92 - 4 & 30 AVALON PLACE. - CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION APPLICATIONS CD 92/001 & CD 92~002. - HUMMEL CONSTRUCTION LIMITED. - ROCKWAY ST. MARY'S WARD. The Committee was advised that the Department of Planning and Development was in receipt of applications for Condominium Conversion under Section 5(1) of the Rental Housing Protection Act, 1989. The applications were submitted by Hummel Construction Limited with regard to properties known municipally as 4 Avalon Place and 30 Avalon Place. It was noted in the report that 4 Avalon Place contains 24 units and 30 Avalon Place contains 46 units and that the applicant seeks approval under the Act as a precondition for the conversion of the properties to condominium tenure. It was pointed out that notice that the Committee would hold a public meeting this date to consider this matter had previously been given. Ms. S. Frenette advised that she had nothing further to add to the report under consideration and the staff recommendation to approve the applications. A representative from White Jenkins, Barristers, 45 Erb Street East, Waterloo on behalf of Hummel Construction Limited indicated that the applicant was in agreement with the recommendation in the staff report. No other delegations responded to the Chairman's invitation to address the Committee respecting this matter. On motion by Mayor D.V. Cardillo, it was resolved: "That Council approve Condominium Conversion Application CD/92/001 and CD/92/002 under the Rental Housing Protection Act for 4 Avalon Place and 30 Avalon Place respectively subject to the applicant entering into the attached Agreement under Section 12(1) of the Rental Housing Protection Act, which shall be executed and registered against the title to the lands at 4 Avalon Place and 30 Avalon Place as part of any subsequent condominium agreement." PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 144 - AUGUST 16, 1993 12. PD 113/92 - 4 & 30 AVALON PLACE. - CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION APPLICATIONS CD 92/001 & CD 92~002. - HUMMEL CONSTRUCTION LIMITED. - ROCKWAY ST. MARY'S WARD. (CONT'D) The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, August 23, 1993. 13. PD 70/93 - KITCHENER'S RESPONSE TO REVISED REGIONAL REPORT. - "DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES - POLICY DIRECTIONS AND SETTLEMENT PATTERNS JUNE 1993". -- AND -- PD 80~93 - FINANCIAL AND STAFFING IMPLICATIONS RE REGIONAL REPORT. - "DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES - POLICY DIRECTION AND SETTLEMENT PATTERN CONCEPT". The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Reports PD 70/93 dated August 4, 1993 and PD 80/93 dated August 6, 1993. PD 70/93 deals with a response to the revised version of the Regional document Development Strategies: Policy Directions and Settlement Patterns and that PD 80/93 deals with deals with Financial and Staffing Implications of the document. Ms. B. Newell provided the Committee with a brief history of the issue and indicated that several meetings had been held. She stated that in general staff were satisfied with the revised version of the Development Strategies document but had a number of concerns which were outlined specifically in Staff Report PD 70/93 and asked that these be conveyed to the Region. Mr. B. Stanley stated that City Planning Staff had become aware that Regional Staff may propose new revisions to the document that relate to heritage policies and suggested that Council request that any further changes proposed at the Regional level be referred back to the municipalities for review prior to consideration. In reference to Staff Report PD 80/93, Mr. B. Stanley noted that it addresses substantial costs and substantial impact confronting area municipalities. The staff reports were then considered. On motion by Alderman M. Wagner, it was resolved: "That Planning and Development Staff Report PD 70/93 be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo as Kitchener's response to the revised version of the document: "Development Strategies: Policy Directions and Settlement Patterns" (June 1993). Further, that any additional changes proposed by Regional Staff to this Regional Report be referred to Area Planners for review. And further, that the contents of Kitchener Planning and Development Staff Report PD 80/93 (Financial and Staffing Implications Regional Municipality of Waterloo "Development Strategies: Policy Directions and Settlement Pattern Concept") be endorsed as Kitchener Council's comments and appended to Staff Report PD 70/93." The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, August 23, 1993. 14. MR. A. KLASSEN - 4489 AND 4497 KING STREET EAST. - REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY. - MENNONITE CONFERENCE OF EASTERN CANADA. - SOUTH WARD. Mr. Aaron Klassen appeared as a delegation on behalf of the Mennonite Conference of Eastern Canada, 60 New Dundee Road to request approval of temporary occupancy of properties known municipally as 4489 & 4497 King Street East to be used as an office use of the church. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 145 - AUGUST 16, 1993 14. MR. A. KLASSEN - 4489 AND 4497 KING STREET EAST. - REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY. - MENNONITE CONFERENCE OF EASTERN CANADA. - SOUTH WARD. (CONT'D) Mr. T. McCabe reviewed the criteria that Council requires in respect to requests for temporary occupancy. In particular he noted that Council requires that a property comply with the Official Plan and in this case the applicant would need an Official Plan Amendment in order to comply. Mr. B. Stanley commented that the subject location was part of the Service Commercial designation which provides for office use upto 25% of area. However, the church requests a 100% office use. He noted that in looking at the question of freestanding office use, it meets the policy of office location criteria. Mr. Stanley indicated that there may be a problem from the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario with regard to access provisions since the MTO had approved Service Commercial provided high traffic generators were removed. He noted that this was just a conversion to office only and not construction of a new building. Mr. McCabe indicated that there was general support for office use subject to an Official Plan Amendment and Zone Change Application being processed. Mr. J. Wallace, City Solicitor, advised the Committee to oppose the waiving of its Official Plan provisions as the Committee should not be taking a position that was contrary to the City's Official Plan. On motion by Mayor D.V. Cardillo, it was resolved: "That no action be taken on the request of Mr. Aaron Klassen, on behalf of the Mennonite Conference of Eastern Canada, for approval of temporary occupancy of 4489 and 4497 King Street East for use as Church offices." The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, August 23, 1993. 15. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. L.W. Neil, AMCT Assistant City Clerk