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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlng & Econ Dev - 1993-11-15PED\1993-11-15 PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 1993 The Planning and Economic Development Committee met this date commencing at 3:35 p.m. under the Chairmanship of Councillor J. Ziegler with the following members present: Councillors B. Stortz, G. Leadston, T. Galloway, J. Smola, M. Yantzi, M. Wagner and C. Zehr. Mayor D.V. Cardillo and Councillor G. Lorentz entered the meeting after its commencement. Officials Present: Mr. T. McKay, Mr. S. Klapman, Mr. B. Stanley, Mr. T. McCabe, Ms. J. Given, Mr. L. Bensason, Mr. P. Wetherup, Mr. J. Shivas, Mr. D. Mansell, Ms. C. Ladd, Mr. J. Wallace, Mr. J. Witmer and Mr. L.W. Neil. 1. MINUTES On motion by Councillor B. Stortz, it was resolved: "That the Minutes of the Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting held on November 1, 1993, as mailed to the members, be accepted." PD 112/93 - 1683 HURON ROAD. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 93/16/H/JG (KIM/JI). - SOUTH WARD. The Committee was advised that the Department of Planning and Development was in receipt of an application from Kim/Ji to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1683 Huron Road. The proposed zoning change is from Agricultural (A-l) to Agricultural (A-l) with a special regulation provision accordingly to By-law 85-1. In this regard, the Committee considered Staff Report PD 112/93 dated October 18, 1993 and the Proposed By-law dated October 6, 1993 attached to the report. It was noted in the report that the zone change will facilitate the severance of a small parcel from the property to be added to the adjoining farm. The subject property is approximately 23 acres in size and is located at the northwesterly intersection of Westmount Road and Huron Road and is used for agricultural production. The rezoning application has been submitted as a result of a severance application in which the owner intends to sever 1.896 acres from the property and add it to the 19 acre farm adjacent to his own. 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. J. Given advised that staff had nothing further to add to the report under consideration. Mr. Sheldon Kosky appeared as a delegation on behalf of the applicant and indicated he was in concurrence with the staff report and its recommendation. No other delegations responded to the Chairman's invitation to address the Committee on this matter. On motion by Councillor B. Stortz, it was resolved: "That Zone Change Application 93/16/H/JG (Kim/Ji) requesting a change in zoning from Agricultural (A-l) to Agricultural (A-l) with a special regulation on Part Lot 153, German Company Tract, be approved in the form shown in the proposed By-law attached, dated October 6,1993, subject to the following conditions being satisfied prior to any readings of the By-law 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 development. PLANNING & ECONOMIC - 201 - NOVEMBER 15, 1993 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE PD 112/93 - 1683 HURON ROAD. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 93/16/H/JG (KIM/JI). - SOUTH WARD. (CONT'D) 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 93/16/H/JG 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." The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, November 22, 1993. PD 102/93 - 251 MILL STREET. -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 931121MICL (B. MATIS). - ROCKWAY-ST. MARY'S WARD. The Committee was advised that the Department of Planning and Development was in receipt of an application from B. Matis to rezone lands known municipally as 251 Mill Street. The proposed rezoning is from Semi-Restricted Residential (R2B) to Semi-Restricted Residential (R2B) with an extension of use and special regulations according to By-law 4830. In this regard, the Committee considered Staff Report PD 102/93 dated September 20, 1993 and the Proposed By-law dated October 25, 1993 attached to the report. The subject lands are located on the south side of Mill Street between Stirling Avenue and Heiman Street and comprise 1300 square metres in lot area. It was noted in the report that the applicant intends to rezone the subject lands to permit an expansion to the existing structure to accommodate approximately 6 additional dwelling 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. No delegations responded to the Chairman's invitation to address the Committee on this matter. On motion by Councillor M. Wagner, it was resolved: "That Zone Change Application 93/12/M/CL (B. Matis) requesting a change in zoning from Semi- Restricted Residential (R2B) to Semi-Restricted Residential (R2B) with an extension of use and special regulations on Part of Lot 3, Registered Plan 25, be approved in the form shown in the proposed By-law attached, dated October 25, 1993, with no 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 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, November 22, 1993. PD 111/93 - 138 BLOOMINGDALE ROAD. - REVISION TO BRIDGEPORT EAST SECONDARY PLAN. -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 931131BIJG (POLOCORP INC.). - BRIDGEPORT NORTH WARD. The Committee was advised that the Department of Planning and Development was in receipt of an application from Polocorp Inc. to rezone lands known municipally as 138 Bloomingdale Road. The proposed rezoning is from Restricted Residential (R2A) to Semi-Restricted Residential (R2B) with a restriction of use according to By-law 4830. In this regard, the Committee considered Staff Report PD 111/93 dated PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 202 - NOVEMBER 15, 1993 = PD 111/93 - 138 BLOOMINGDALE ROAD. - REVISION TO BRIDGEPORT EAST SECONDARY PLAN. -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 931131BIJG (POLOCORP INC.). - BRIDGEPORT NORTH WARD. (CONT'D) October 21, 1993 and the Proposed By-law dated October 7, 1993 attached to the report. The zone change applies to a portion of 138 Bloomingdale Road. It was noted in the report that the zone change is required to permit the construction of a semi-detached dwelling on the subject lands. In concert with the Zone Change Application, a revision to the Bridgeport East Secondary Plan is required to accommodate the zone change. 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. Mr. John Morrison, Planning Initiatives Limited, appeared as a delegation on behalf of Polocorp Inc. and advised that he was in agreement with the staff report and its recommendations. No other delegations responded to the Chairman's invitation to address the Committee on this matter. On motion by Councillor J. Smola, it was resolved: "1. That the Bridgeport East Secondary Plan be revised so as to add the following sentence to the end of Policy 5.2.1: "That a semi-detached dwelling or duplex dwelling be permitted to locate on a portion of the property municipally addressed as 138 Bloomingdale Road." It is the opinion of this Committee that the approval of this revision to the Secondary Plan is proper planning for the City. That Zone Change Application 93/13/B/JG (Polocorp Inc.) requesting a change in zoning from Restricted Residential (R2A) to Semi-Restricted Residential (R2B) with a restriction of use on part of Lot 40, Small Lots north of Peter Horning's Tract, be approved in the form shown in the proposed By-law attached, dated October 7, 1993, subject to the following conditions being satisfied prior to any readings of the By-law 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 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 93/13/B/JG 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." The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, November 22, 1993. = PLANNING & ECONOMIC MR. M. BRISSON SUBMISSION RE SPECIAL NOVEMBER 29TH PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING (SECONDARY PLAN AMENDMENTS AND STAGE 6 OF ZONING BY-LAW 85-1. The Committee was in receipt of a delegation submission dated November 8th from Mr. Michael Brisson entitled Revisions to Secondary Plans and - 203 - NOVEMBER 15, 1993 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MR. M. BRISSON SUBMISSION RE SPECIAL NOVEMBER 29TH PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING (SECONDARY PLAN AMENDMENTS AND STAGE 6 OF ZONING BY-LAW 85-1. (CONT'D) Zoning By-law for Downtown Neighbourhoods pertaining to the change from R2B to R5 - (Change from house infill to converted houses). Councillor J. Ziegler, Chairman, commented that Mr. Brisson was trying to raise a matter that was scheduled for the Committee's November 29th public meeting and that it was appropriate Mr. Brisson make his presentation at the November 29th meeting so that other members of the public with an interest in this matter would hear it. Councillor B. Stortz stated that Mr. Brisson wishes to get items on the record for consideration and generate some discussion prior to the meeting. Mr. M. Brisson stated that he has addressed the Committee and Council in the past over the issues expressed in his submission. Mayor D.V. Cardillo and Councillor G. Lorentz entered the meeting at this point. Councillor G.L. Leadston expressed concern that if the Committee was to hear Mr. Brisson it may cause a problem for the Committee at a later date. Mr. T. McCabe commented that staff feel the Planning Act was designed to allow the Committee to hear representations from all parties on the appointed public meeting date and that it was not fair to others if Mr. Brisson was to be heard at this time. He stated that if the Committee did hear Mr. Brisson, staff would not comment on any issue he might raise but that after the meeting staff was willing to informally discuss any issues of concern that Mr. Brisson might have in the same way that issues have been discussed with members of the public at previous information open houses. Mr. J. Shivas, Assistant City Solicitor, stated that he fully supported the comments made by Mr. McCabe and advised the Committee that it was not the proper time legally to hear a presentation on this matter. Councillor B. Stortz suggested that the meeting be adjourned and Mr. Brisson be allowed to make an informal presentation to whatever members of the Committee and staff wish to remain following adjournment. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m. L.W. Neil, AMCT Assistant City Clerk