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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlng & Econ Dev - 1993-10-18PED\1993-10-18 PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES OCTOBER 18, 1993 The Planning and Economic Development Committee met this date commencing at 3:40 p.m. under the Chairmanship of Councillor J. Ziegler with the following members present: Mayor D.V. Cardillo and Councillors C. Weylie, B. Stortz, G. Leadston, T. Galloway, M. Yantzi, C. Zehr and M. Wagner. Councillors G. Lorentz and J. Smola entered the meeting after its commencement. Officials Present: Mr. T. McKay, Mr. S. Klapman, Mr. T. McCabe, Mr. J. Wallace, Mr. D. Mansell, Mr. P. Wetherup, Ms. C. Ladd, Mr. J. Witmer, Mr. D. Snow, Mr. J. Willmer, Ms. B. Newell and Mr. L.W. Neil. 1. DELEGATION - MS. I. WALCZYK RE HOME BUSINESS. Councillor C.M. Weylie advised the Committee that she had been telephoned by Ms. Walczyk regarding a home business which she wishes to carry on in her basement. Ms. Irene Walczyk, 38 Benesfort Drive, advised that she wishes to carry on a business that involves screening onto T-shirts. She distributed information outlining the kind of machinery required to produce her final T-shirt product which she proposes to sell at Farmers' Markets and Flea Markets. Councillor C.M. Weylie questioned if Ms. Walczyk's proposal was considered a home business. Mr. T. McCabe advised that staff have undertaken enforcement action in other similar cases. Councillors G. Lorentz and J. Smola entered the meeting at this point. Mr. T. McCabe advised that the Committee would be holding a public meeting on November 29th to deal with Stage 6 of the Comprehensive By-law that would address the issue of home businesses and noted that under present circumstances the proposal would require a zone change. He stated that at the public meeting the broader issue of home uses would be discussed which would then set out the grounds for consideration of Stage 7 of the Comprehensive By-law. He commented that the proposal might fall within the criteria pertaining to a craftsman shop but that the new regulations to be considered may not apply to semi-detached dwelling which Ms. Walczyk resides in. By general consent, the Committee agreed to take no action on the request pending consideration of Stage 6 of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law on November 29, 1993. 2. PD 108/93 - CITY OF KITCHENER URBAN DESIGN AWARDS LOGO. The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 108/93 dated October 13, 1993 recommending that the City apply for copyright of its Urban Design Logo. The Committee was advised that staff had nothing further to add to the report under consideration. On motion by Councillor M. Wagner, it was resolved: "That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an application for Copyright for the City of Kitchener Urban Design Awards Logo and that the City Solicitor be authorized to make such application." The Chairman advised that this resolution would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 26, 1993. 3. MINUTES On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz, it was resolved: "That the Minutes of the Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting held on October 4, 1993, as mailed to the members, be accepted." PLANNING AND ECONOMIC - 177 - OCTOBER 18, 1993 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - CHANGE OF MEETING LOCATION TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS. - PUBLIC MEETING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1993. - NEW SECONDARY PLANS, SECONDARY PLAN AMENDMENTS FOR INNER CITY AND STAGE 6 OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 85-1. The Committee was advised that staff suggest that the Committee's special meeting to be held on November 29th be held in the Council Chambers rather than in the Conestoga Room. Mayor D.V. Cardillo advised that it was his understanding the City of Cambridge had proposed a joint meeting with Kitchener and Waterloo representatives on the evening of November 29th. Members of the Committee suggested that the Mayor request the City of Cambridge to establish an alternate date. On motion by Councillor T. Galloway, it was resolved: "That the public meeting of the Planning and Economic Development Committee scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on November 29, 1993 to consider 3 new Secondary Plans, 6 Secondary Plan Amendments and Stage 6 of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law be relocated from The Conestoga Room to the Council Chambers." Councillor G.L. Leadston suggested that the meetings of Standing Committees of Council be held in the Council Chambers rather than the Conestoga Room and questioned what Committee would be appropriate to consider this suggestion. Councillor C. Zehr suggested it should be dealt with by the Finance and Administration Committee. On motion by Councillor G.L. Leadston, it was resolved: "That the agenda of the next regular meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee include consideration of a request that meetings of all Standing Committees be held in the Council Chambers rather than the Conestoga Room." PD 86/93 - BRIDGE STREET. - REVISION TO BRIDGEPORT EAST COMMUNITY PLAN. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 92/5. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 92/19/B/JW. - SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-92003. - STEED AND EVANS LIMITED. - BRIDGEPORT NORTH WARD. The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 86/93 dated September 8, 1993 dealing with applications for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Change and Subdivision submitted by Steed and Evans Limited with respect to lands known municipally as 300 Bridge Street East and to undertake related revisions to the Bridgeport East Community Plan. The proposed zoning change is from Restricted Business Park Zone (B-2) according to By-law 85- 1 to Semi-Restricted Residential (R2B) with a restriction of use and special regulations and Park and Public Open Space (P) according to By-law 4830. In this regard, the Committee considered the staff report and the Proposed By-law dated July 28, 1993 attached to the report. It was noted in the report that the subdivider proposes to rezone a 5.9 hectare portion of the 53.2 hectare parcel of land to create a subdivision of 41 single detached lots and 16 semi-detached lots. It was also noted in the report that of the remaining 47.7 hectares of the applicant's land, approximately half is floodplain which is designated Major Open Space, and half is designated for future Business Park development. The subject lands are designated Business Park in the Official Plan and Industrial in the Bridgeport East Community Plan. The proposed Official Plan Amendment and the proposed Community Plan Revision request Low Density Residential designations in order to permit the rezoning of the lands. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 178 - OCTOBER 18, 1993 PD 86/93 - BRIDGE STREET. - REVISION TO BRIDGEPORT EAST COMMUNITY PLAN. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 92/5. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 92/19/B/JW. - SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-92003. - STEED AND EVANS LIMITED. - BRIDGEPORT NORTH 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 advised that he had nothing further to add to the report but that Mr. J. Willmer was proposing a revision. Mr. J. Willmer distributed a summary of proposed revisions dated October 18, 1993 prepared as an Addendum to Staff Report PD 86/93 which requests that Condition 51 be revised so as to date the Plan of Subdivision as dated revised 93 10 18. It was also requested that Condition 58 be deleted and replaced with a new Condition respecting the satisfaction of the 5% parkland dedication requirement and clarifying that only the portion of lands above the Regional flood line shall be accepted towards satisfying the 5% contribution. In response to Councillor M. Wagner, Mr. J. Willmer pointed out that the parcel of land on the south side of Street B that are to be dedicated to the City would be graded to above the floodline and that the Grand River Conservation Authority was in agreement. With regard to the intended use of this parkland, Councillor C. Zehr encouraged staff to take the same approach in future Subdivision Applications and create small parkettes. Mr. T. McCabe commented that many Community Plans established District Parks and that there was a need to build up reserves through 5% cash dedication in order to afford to develop larger parks. Councillor G.L. Leadston referred to the traffic bottleneck created by the bridge over the Grand River and questioned what improvements could be made to the road system. Mr. D. Snow advised that the criteria within the applicant's traffic study was based on Ministry of Transportation trip generation factors and consequently improvements were made to the traffic signal system which have resulted in providing some relief from the traffic congestion. He noted that the question to be considered was how much the development affects the bridge and intersection and whether some future development should be put on hold in consideration of development impact. He stated that volumes from the proposed development are very small and would have little impact. At this point, Mr. J. Willmer advised that he would like to further revise Condition 58 so as to provide for grading, topsoil and sodding or seeding of the dedicated land parcel. Mr. Jack Ramage, 196 Bridge Street East advised the Committee that residents had been assured that approval of development of the former K-W Drive-in Lands would be the last major development approved and that no further development would take place until the bridge was widened. He stated that the emergency response time from 629 Guelph Street to the former K-W Drive-in Lands was in excess of 3 minutes and that it took 12 minutes to reach the same destination via alternate Regional roads. He commented on the extent of recent backups that have been observed and noted that this would be aggrevated by the development of approximately 150 new homes at the former K-W Drive-in Lands and another 50 homes from the subject development. He expressed concern with regard to a 7 metre minimum lot width of the proposed development; however, it was later clarified that this was a minimum in the By-law and did not apply to this subdivision. Mr. Ramage pointed out that lots 27, 28, 29 and 30 abut his property and that there was no provision for some form of privacy fencing. Also, he stated that in the past any development proposals have been presented to area residents at the Bridgeport Community Centre which would increase attendance and participation in this discussion. Finally, he stated that very few properties received notice of the meeting this date. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 179 - OCTOBER 18, 1993 PD 86/93 - BRIDGE STREET. - REVISION TO BRIDGEPORT EAST COMMUNITY PLAN. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 92/5. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 92/19/B/JW. - SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-92003. - STEED AND EVANS LIMITED. - BRIDGEPORT NORTH WARD. (CONT'D) In response to Mayor D.V. Cardillo, Mr. S. Head advised that preliminary meetings were held with residents approximately a year and a half ago at the old City Hall and that in accordance with the usual process, comments had been received from agencies and individuals respecting the proposal. Mr. Steve Vogel, Bloomingdale Road, appeared as a delegation and commented that twining of the bridge was the only way the traffic problem affecting the bridge would be solved. He commented that when the Wellington Street extension finally proceeds, this would eventually resolve the traffic problem. Mrs. Helen Lippert, 247 Louisa Street, appeared as a delegation and advised that she owns a business and building in the Bridgeport Business Park which is across Bridge Street from the proposed development. She stated that she had never received any notification of previous meetings respecting the subject applications. Mrs. Lippert also confirmed that it was also her understanding that the development taking place on the former Bridgeport Drive-in lands was to be the last major development in the area and suggested that someone should had been aware of the Steed and Evans proposal that was coming forth. Mr. S. Head, appeared as a delegation on behalf of the applicant and pointed out the merits of changing the designation of the subject lands from industrial to residential since they currently abut residential development. Further, he stated that the designation of some 30 acres as Major Open Space was not part of the Plan of Subdivision. Mr. Head indicated that when meetings were originally held concerning this proposal, traffic concerns were identified, a report analyzing concerns was prepared and a new signal system has been implemented. He stated that the Zoning By-law attached to the report refers to minimum lot widths of 7.5 metres; however, he noted that all of the lots in the development were in the area of 13 or 14 metres wide. Mr. Head pointed out that the lands were zoned industrial and could develop immediately and that the proposal substitutes residential development which in effect provides for the trading of industrial type traffic for residential traffic. He responded to the suggestion that another meeting be held to discuss issues of concern and commented that another meeting would not change perceptions with regard to traffic and bridge crossing issues. Mr. Head advised that Mr. Mike Ross, his Traffic Consultant and Mr. Martin Jones, his Engineering Consultant were in attendance and were prepared to address any questions of the Committee. Mr. Head then requested that the walkway shown as Block 60 on the Plan of Subdivision be shifted easterly so as to line up more directly with Street A. In response to a question relative to intersection concerns, Mr. Mike Ross stated that analysis met objective standards for intersection performance. Councillor M. Yantzi questioned how Mr. Ross would account for the continuing vehicular backups. Mr. Ross stated that when the study project started, signals operated on a fixed phase basis and backups were a regular occurrence. However, when the Region made changes to the signal cycle phasing, they did not observe same level of vehicular backup occurring. No other delegations responded to the Chairman's invitation to address the Committee on this matter. Mr. D. Snow advised that the Fire Department has reviewed the report and made no further comment. Further, he stated that the Fire Department response is not where the queing of vehicles occurs as it is in the opposite direction of Fire Department travel. Councillor J. Smola pointed out that there was only one source of water supply to the area and Mr. D. Mansell advised that it was expected that with the new highway extension a looping system would be included to provide an alternate water source to the area. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC - 180 - OCTOBER 18, 1993 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 5. PD 86~93 - BRIDGE STREET. - REVISION TO BRIDGEPORT EAST COMMUNITY PLAN. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 92~5. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 92/19/B/JW. - SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-92003. - STEED AND EVANS LIMITED. - BRIDGEPORT NORTH WARD. (CONT'D) Also in response to Councillor J. Smola, Mr. D. Snow advised that traffic originating from Industrial development would add more evening traffic load than Residential development and that he had not heard of any concern with respect to vehicular weight exceeding the weight capacity of the bridge over the Grand River. Councillor C. Zehr referred to the request concerning the shifting of Block 60 and questioned what the issue was respecting location. Mr. D. Mansell advised that initially there was a traffic concern but that he had no objection to the requested change. In response to Councillor J. Smola with respect to fence screening of Mr. Ramage's property, Mr. Head had advised that the applicant would be willing to consider the matter and work something out. Mr. T. McCabe responded to some of the issues raised this date and pointed out that the official comment from the Fire Department was that they had no concern. Further, he stated that with regard to residents understanding that no further development proposals would be approved, he stated that this might be attributed to comments made in respect to the City not entertaining multiple development proposals in the area. With respect to the fence screening request abutting the Ramage property, he stated that normally there was no requirement to screen single family development from single family development. In reference to lot size, he pointed out that a 25 foot lot size was the new standard in Stage 6 of the City's Comprehensive Zoning By-law but that the subject lots exceed this minimum. Finally, he stated that a large development sign was located on the property to notify residents/property owners and that the proposal has been discussed with the President of the Community Association. He also pointed out that there were other lands that could develop. Further discussion took place and it was noted that no one made any promises concerning twinning of the bridge and that the traffic study included the effects of development that is scheduled but not complete. The recommendations in Staff Report PD 86/93 were then considered as well as the revisions requested by Mr. Willmer through the Addendum distributed and the additional revision he requested this date relative to grading, topsoil, seeding and sodding. Councillor J. Smola also requested that screening of the Ramage property be included as a new Condition and that the walkway Block 60 be shifted easterly as requested so as to line up with Street A and the site plan be revised and redated in this regard. The revisions as requested were agreed to. The recommendations, as revised, were then considered. On motion by Councillor J. Smola, it was resolved: "(A) That the attached Official Plan Amendment for Application 92/5 (Steed & Evans Limited) requesting an amendment to the Kitchener Official Plan from Business Park to Low Density Residential on lands described as Part of Lot 112, German Company Tract, be approved. It is the opinion of this Committee that the approval of this Amendment is proper planning for the City. (B) That Map A of PD 79/80 "Bridgeport East Secondary Plan," as amended by PD 16/85, be revised to change the designation from Industrial to Residential Low Density with respect to lands described as Part of Lot 112, German Company Tract. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 181 - OCTOBER 18, 1993 5. PD 86~93 - BRIDGE STREET. - REVISION TO BRIDGEPORT EAST COMMUNITY PLAN. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 92~5. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 92/19/B/JW. - SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-92003. - STEED AND EVANS LIMITED. - BRIDGEPORT NORTH WARD. (CONT'D) (c) That Zone Change Application 92/19/B/JW (Steed & Evans Limited) requesting a change in zoning from Restricted Business Park Zone (B-2) according to By-law 85-1 to Semi- Restricted Residential (R2B) with a restriction of use and special regulations and Park and Public Open Space (P) according to By-law 4830 on Part of Lot 112, German Company Tract, in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law" attached dated July 28, 1993, be approved, subject to the Subdivision Agreement conditions contained in (D) below. (D) That Subdivision Application 30T-92003 (Steed & Evans Limited) be recommended to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for draft approval subject to the following conditions: That the Subdivider enter into a City Standard Form Residential Subdivision Agreement as approved by City Council embracing those lands shown outlined on the attached Plan of Subdivision and that the following special conditions shall be written therein. The Subdivider covenants and agrees: 51. That the final plan for registration purposes shall be prepared in accordance with the attached Plan of Subdivision dated 93 08 19, providing that minor amendments to said plan, acceptable to the Commissioner of Planning and Development and not affecting the numbering of lots or blocks may be permitted without amendment to this agreement. 52. To submit a Lot Grading and Drainage Control Plan for the approval of the Commissioner of Public Works, in consultation with the City's Department of Parks and Recreation, the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Grand River Conservation Authority, with the plan to be approved by those affected agencies prior to registration of the Subdivision Plan. 53. The Subdivider agrees that prior to any grading or construction on the site and prior to the City's release of the Plan for registration, to submit for the approval of the Commissioner of Public Works, in consultation with the City's Department of Parks and Recreation, the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Grand River Conservation Authority, a detailed engineering design for storm water management in accordance with the approved concept plan. Said engineering design shall include an erosion and siltation control plan indicating the means whereby erosion will be minimized and silt maintained on-site throughout all phases of grading and construction. The Subdivider further agrees to implement all required measures as outlined in the approved final design. 54. That the street names within the Plan of Subdivision shall be approved by City Council prior to registration of the subdivision plan. 55. That vehicles hauling construction equipment to and from the proposed subdivision shall be prohibited from using the Bridge Street bridge over the Grand River and that all construction traffic to and from the proposed subdivision shall be prohibited from using internal residential streets in the community. The Subdivider agrees to advise all relevant contractors, builders and other persons of this requirement with the subdivider being responsible for any signage, where required, all to the satisfaction of the Director of Traffic and Parking Services. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 182 - OCTOBER 18, 1993 PD 86/93 - BRIDGE STREET. - REVISION TO BRIDGEPORT EAST COMMUNITY PLAN. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 92/5. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 92/19/B/JW. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. - SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-92003. - STEED AND EVANS LIMITED. - BRIDGEPORT NORTH WARD. (CONT'D) To satisfy the Regional Municipality of Waterloo with respect to the design and construction of the required left turn lane from Bridge Street to Street A prior to the issuance of any building permits within the Plan of Subdivision. To construct 1.5 metre concrete sidewalks to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Public Works, in the following locations: i) both sides of Street A, ii) both sides of Street B from the walkway within Block 60 easterly to the sidewalk on Street A, iii) the southerly side of Street B from Street A westerly to the southerly limit of Lot 32, iv) the southerly side of Bridge Street across the frontage of the Plan of Subdivision. That the 5% parkland dedication required for the plan of subdivision shall be satisfied by the conveyance to the City of approximately 0.30 hectares of lands fronting Street B between Lots 32 and 33 generally as shown on the Plan of Subdivision, at no cost and free of encumbrance, prior to registration of the Plan of Subdivision. The Subdivider further agrees to fill, compact and grade in both a preliminary and finished form, topsoil and seed/sod the said 0.30 hectare parcel to the satisfaction of the Department of Parks and Recreation. All works required of the Subdivider by this Section shall be completed in conjunction with the timing of grading of surrounding residential development not to exceed two years from the registration of the subdivision plan or at any alternate time approved in writing by the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation. It is acknowledged that only that portion of the lands above the Regional flood line shall be accepted by the City towards satisfying the 5% contribution. To convey to the City of Kitchener, at no cost and free of encumbrance, Blocks 59 and 61 for storm water management/drainage purposes, concurrently with registration of the subdivision plan. To design and construct a maintenance access over Block 59 to the storm water management facility, also designed to accommodate major overland storm flows, all to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Public Works. To dedicate to the City of Kitchener Block 60, by plan registration, for public walkway/emergency access purposes. To dedicate to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo Block 58, by plan registration, for road widening purposes. To construct a 6.0 metre wide walkway/emergency vehicular access, over Block 60 from Bridge Street to Street B, to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Public Works prior to issuance of any building permits for this subdivision. This access and design shall include a knockdown barrier to prevent through traffic between these two streets. To install any required water pressure reducing devices, to the satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of Engineering, in order to reduce the water pressure below 585 KPa. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 183 - OCTOBER 18, 1993 PD 86/93 - BRIDGE STREET. - REVISION TO BRIDGEPORT EAST COMMUNITY PLAN. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 92/5. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 92/19/B/JW. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. (E) - SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-92003. - STEED AND EVANS LIMITED. - BRIDGEPORT NORTH WARD. (CONT'D) To install a 1.82 metre high chain link fence and to provide planting strips having a minimum width of 4.6 metres at the rear of all lots abutting Bridge Street, all to the satisfaction of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. Said planting strips are to be developed at the Subdivider's cost in accordance with plans/drawings approved by the City's Department of Planning and Development, prior to the issuance of any building permits within the subdivision plan. The Subdivider further agrees that said planting strips shall be installed within the affected lots prior to the transfer of title of such lots to the first occupant, or in the event of winter conditions shall be installed by June 1, immediately following such transfer of title. Furthermore, the Subdivider agrees to attach the approved planting plan to all Offers of Purchase and Agreements of Purchase and Sale and/or Rental Agreements for lots in which the required planting strip has not been installed due to winter conditions. It is acknowledged that if physical noise barriers are required in accordance with Section 49 hereof, installation of said barriers shall substitute for the fencing and planting strip requirements. To provide visual barriers along the rear of Lots 1 to 10 inclusive and Lot 50. Said visual barriers shall act as a screen from the adjacent industrial lands, shall be constructed to a minimum height of 1.8 metres and shall consist of a wall, fence, earth berm, continuous unpierced planting of suitable trees or shrubs together with a reserved width of planting area appropriate for healthy plant growth, or any combination of the foregoing. To obtain from the Grand River Conservation Authority, final issuance of Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Permit No. 89/92 pursuant to Ontario Regulation 149/90 as amended by 69/93, and an application for Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Permit for any storm sewer outfalls or other alterations within the flood plan of the Grand River and/or Grand River Scheduled Area, prior to registration of the Plan of Subdivision. That prior to the issuance of any building permits on Lots 8 to 12 inclusive and Lots 31 to 56 inclusive, written approval shall be obtained from the Grand River Conservation Authority, pursuant to their Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Regulation. To provide visual barriers along the rear of Lots 27 to 30 inclusive. Said visual barriers shall act as a screen from the adjacent residential lands, shall be constructed to a minimum height of 1.8 metres and shall consist of a wall, fence, earth berm, continuous unpierced planting of suitable trees or shrubs together with a reserved width of planting area appropriate for healthy plant growth, or any combination of the foregoing. It is the opinion of this Committee that the approval of the zone change and subdivision applications is proper planning for the City and is in conformity with a recommended Amendment (Bridge Street East - Steed & Evans Limited) to the City's Approved Official Plan. That the implementing Zoning By-law for Zone Change Application 92/19/B/JW (Steed & Evans Limited) not be presented to City Council until Subdivision Application 30T-92003 has received Regional Draft Approval whereupon the amending zoning by-law shall be presented to City Council for three readings. Alternatively, three readings of the amending zoning by-law may be given if the City Clerk is presented with the letter from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo advising that the Region has no objection to the passing of the zoning by-law in the form shown in Staff Report PD 86/93. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 184 - OCTOBER 18, 1993 PD 86/93 - BRIDGE STREET. - REVISION TO BRIDGEPORT EAST COMMUNITY PLAN. - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 92/5. - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 92/19/B/JW. - SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-92003. - STEED AND EVANS LIMITED. - BRIDGEPORT NORTH WARD. (CONT'D) (F) That the flood plain lands shown generally on the Plan of Subdivision, located immediately south of and abutting the subdivision lands, be conveyed to the City of Kitchener, at no cost and free of encumbrance, prior to registration of the Plan of Subdivision." The Chairman advised that this resolution would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 26, 1993. PD 105/93 - 1094 UNION STREET EAST. - NAMING OF A LANE AND CHANGE OF MUNICIPAL ADDRESS. - 1094 UNION STREET TO 20 UNION LANE. - KITCHENER HOUSING INC. - BRIDGEPORT NORTH WARD. The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 105/93 dated October 13, 1993 concerning a three-storey 30-unit apartment building developed by Kitchener Housing Inc. that has frontage along Lancaster Street. However, its access is off an unnamed public lane at the rear which leads directly to Union Street. The current address of the property is 1094 Union Street. Kitchener Housing Inc. has requested that the address be changed in order to avoid confusion with an existing project across Lancaster Street known as Lancaster Maples. Mr. T. McCabe advised that staff had nothing further to add to the report under consideration. On motion by Councillor M. Wagner, it was resolved: "That the portion of an unnamed lane leading from Union Street northerly a distance of approximately 400 feet just west of Lancaster Street be named "Union Lane" and the address of the 30-unit Kitchener Housing Inc., "Participation House" project be changed from 1094 Union Street to 20 Union Lane." The Chairman advised that this resolution would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 26, 1993. PD 110/93 - KITCHENER'S RESPONSE TO REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO DOCUMENT "DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES: POLICY DIRECTIONS", REVISED RECOMMENDATION REPORT SEPTEMBER, 1993. The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 110/93 dated October 18, 1993 which was distributed this date. It was pointed out in the report that as part of the Regional Official Policies Plan Review process, the Region has prepared a revised revision of the above document based on comments received. This document is to be considered by Regional Planning and Culture Committee on October 19, 1993. Ms. B. Newell advised that in general the revised report has addressed Kitchener's concern that was raised with regard to the document. However, there are some other issues that have been introduced since the document was originally considered or have not been dealt with that need to be addressed once more. Of particular concern is a new policy direction under the Growth Management Section itemized as 2b) in the Regional document. This matter relates to development in the Breslau area which was the subject of extensive discussion and was originally found not appropriate and not good planning. Accordingly, staff recommend it be removed from the revised document. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 185 - OCTOBER 18, 1993 PD 110/93 - KITCHENER'S RESPONSE TO REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO DOCUMENT "DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES: POLICY DIRECTIONS", REVISED RECOMMENDATION REPORT SEPTEMBER, 1993. (CONT'D) Also, staff have identified concerns with respect to Heritage Policy and summarized these concerns in a copy of correspondence dated October 15, 1993 addressed to Ms. Lucille Bish. Accordingly, Kitchener staff request clarification regarding the following issues as they relate to the proposed Heritage Policies of the ROPP: - Heritage Sensitive Protected Areas (HSPAs). - Development Review (Variable Implementation). - Archaeological Potential Plan and Heritage Potential Plan (Uniform Implementation). - Scenic Corridors and VistasNiewsheds (Variable Implementation). Councillor C. Zehr indicated that he was prepared to recommend approval of the staff recommendation. Councillor G.L. Leadston stated that there were extenuating circumstances with regard to the Breslau issue and requested that Kitchener not take a position at this time so as to allow the principles involved on both sides of the river an opportunity to discuss relevant issues. Mr. T. McCabe commented that there was no clear decision at the Regional level illustrating where residential growth should occur and it was staffs preference to see the entire matter deferred by the Region. The Committee then entered into a discussion of the merits of approving or deferring the recommendation proposed this date. Mr. T. McCabe pointed out that approval of the recommendation would maintain the City's position at the Regional level relating to the growth issue. In reference to Heritage Policies, Councillor M. Wagner pointed out that no one including members of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee has seen the policies being proposed and questioned if they could be deferred. It was suggested that LACAC could review the contents of the letter and make its comments known. On motion by Councillor C. Zehr, it was resolved: "That Planning and Development Staff Report PD 110/93 be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo as Kitchener's response to the document "Development Strategies: Policy Directions": Revised Recommendation Report September, 1993." The Chairman advised that this resolution would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 26, 1993. 8. PROPOSED WOMEN'S CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. Councillor T. Galloway noted that it has been proposed that the Committee hold an in Camera meeting with regard to the proposed women's correctional facility in the Pioneer Park Area. Following a brief discussion, the Committee recessed to meet in Camera. Following the in Camera session, the meeting reconvened. Councillor T. Galloway did not return as he left during the in Camera session. Mr. T. McCabe advised the Committee that it was staffs intention to issue a draft site plan approval only relative to the proposed women's correctional facility so as to allow Public Works Canada to have an appreciation of the various development conditions subject to a jurisdictional decision being rendered by the Ontario Municipal Board. Mr. J. Wallace, City Solicitor, suggested that notice be given that the City would proceed with draft site plan approval but that final approval would be subject to the Ontario Municipal Board's decision. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 186 - OCTOBER 18, 1993 On motion by Councillor it was resolved: "That pending the decision of the Ontario Municipal board as to its jurisdiction, the Commissioner of Planning and Development be directed to process the site plan application to draft approval only with respect to the lands involved in Official Plan Amendment Application 93/3 and Zone Change Application 93/4/H/TM - George Miller." 9. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m. L.W. Neil, AMCT Assistant City Clerk