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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlng & Econ Dev - 1994-12-12PED\1994-12-12 PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES ~.IT~ I'11: KIT~HI:KII:~ The Planning and Economic Development Committee met this date commencing at 3:10 p.m. under the Chairmanship of Councillor C. Weylie, with the following members present: Councillors K. Redman, B. Vrbanovic, T. Galloway, M. Yantzi, J. Ziegler, M. Wagner and Jake Smola. Mayor R. Christy and Councillor G. Lorentz entered the meeting after its commencement. Officials present: Mr. T. McKay, Mr. T. McCabe, Mr. B. Stanley, Mr. J. Shivas, Ms. C. Ladd, Mr. Z. Janecki, Mr. D. Mansell, Ms. B. Newell, Mr. J. Witmer, Mr. D. Snow, Mr. J. Hancock, Mr. P. Wetherup and Mr. L.W. Neil. PD 94/116 - MAURICE STREET - PROPOSED CLOSURE - LANE CLOSURE APPLICATION 1/93NL - ROCKWAY-ST. MARY'S WARD The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 94/116 dated December 7, 1994. The report deals with proposed closure of a section of Maurice Street located east of the terminus of the travelled portion of Maurice Street at its intersection with Sydney Street. The closure and conveyance is initiated as a result of a request of the abutting land owner, M.R. Jutzi and Company, received on February 17, 1993. It was noted in the report that staff have met with Merlin Jutzi and Rockway Holdings, the other abutting owner and it was agreed that Parts 1 and 2 would sold to Rockway Holdings and Parts 3 and 4 would be sold to Merlin Jutzi. However Part 3 would be subject to a right-of-way in favour of E & E Seegmiller in order that the existing entrance to their lands over Part 3 is maintained. Both owners have agreed to such arrangements. An appraised value of $2.00 a square foot is acceptable to Merlin Jutzi, however Rockway Holdings have expressed a concern with the appraisal value. For the benefit of the new members of the committee, Mr. T. McCabe explained the road closure process as set out in the Municipal Act and noted that it would have to be offered to registered owners abutting the road closure. Mr. McCabe advised that in discussions with both parties just prior to the meeting it would appear there was some lack of agreement with respect to the right-of- way on Part 3 in that Mr. Jutzi planned on allowing a temporary right-of-way whereas Seegmiller would prefer a right-of-way until such time as the company no longer needs it. He indicated that both parties were in attendance and could speak to this matter. Mr. Merlin Jutzi appeared as a delegation and advised that he did have concern with regard to the easement issue given plans for the possible redevelopment of his property. He questioned if he was to agree to an easement if those lands covered by the easement would be included within the entire land parcel of any redevelopment as to such calculations as required building setbacks. Mr. T. McCabe confirmed that if Maurice Street was closed and a portion conveyed to Mr. Jutzi the closed lands would be added to his existing property and would apply in determining the compliance with any zoning setback requirements. Mr. Jutzi indicated that this was acceptable to him provided that he could get assurance in this regard. Mr. McCabe indicated that he would confirm this in a letter. Mr. Harold Seegmiller appeared as a delegation on behalf of E & E Seegmiller and indicated that the recommendation was acceptable to him. Councillor J. Ziegler questioned how the $2.00 a square foot appraisal valuation was determined. Mr. V. Labreche advised that Mr. G. Andersen, Land Purchasing Officer, had appraised the land parcel based on commercial/residential zoning. No other delegations were registered with regard to this matter. On motion by Councillor M. Yantzi, it was resolved: "That Lane Closure Application LA 1/93NL (Maurice Street) be approved and that the Legal Department and the General Services and City Clerk's Department be instructed to proceed with the preparation of a by-law, and the necessary advertising in the local PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 1994 -219 - CITY OF KITCHENER PD 94/116 - MAURICE STREET - PROPOSED CLOSURE - LANE CLOSURE APPLICATION 1/93/VL - ROCKWAY-ST. MARY'S WARD (CONT'D) newspaper for the closing of a public highway, consisting of Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 Plan 58R- 3297. Further that such closing be undertaken on the following basis: That Reference Plan 58R-3297 form the description for the road closure by- law. That Part 3 of Plan 58R-3297 be subject to right-of-way in favour of E & E Seegmiller for purpose of continued access to their lands. That both Rockway Holdings Ltd. and Merlin Jutzi pay all advertising and registration costs associated with the closure of the road. That Rockway Holdings Ltd. and Merlin Jutzi pay fair market value, as determined by the City's Land Purchasing Officer for the parts of Maurice Street to be closed and title be taken in identical ownership as the abutting lands. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City." PD 94/114 - STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT REPORT 1995-POST 1996 - PD 94/122 (ADDENDUM TO PD 94/114) The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 94/114 and an Addendum Report PD 94/122 dated December 8, 1994 pertaining to the Staging of Development Report 1995 Post 1996. It was noted in the report that the Staging of Development Report was prepared by the Department of Planning and Development in close co-operation with the Department of Public Works and other City departments. It is prepared as a document outlining municipal intention toward the scheduling and processing of plans of subdivision for residential, industrial and commercial development. Also it was noted that it is intended the report be used by City Council, developers and land owners, the development industry, municipal agencies and the general public as background data and information regarding current and anticipated residential, industrial and commercial subdivision development. Further the Staging of Development report is intended to be approved by City Council and integrated with the City's approved 10 year Capital Budget. The main focus of the report relates to anticipated municipal approval dates of draft plans of subdivision for those lands requiring municipal expenditures for growth related services and the relationship of these dates to Council's scheduling of monies to fund these projects or alternatively, the developers responsibility to install municipal services in exchange for development charge credits. The Staging of Development report is prepared in accordance with policies of the City's new Municipal Plan, in particular Part 4 - Managing the Plan; Section 1.4 - Staging of Development. The report is a compilation of, firstly; draft plans of subdivision that have received municipal draft approval, secondly; plans of subdivision that have been formally filed for processing with the Region and the City and thirdly; land parcels identified by the Planning and Development Department, land owners or developers that have subdivision development potential. Finally the staging or scheduling of various draft plans of subdivision is based upon a number of factors which are outlined in the report. PD 94/114 - STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT REPORT 1995-POST 1996 - PD 94/122 (ADDENDUM TO PD 94/114) (CONT'D) PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 1994 - 220 - CITY OF KITCHENER Mr. T. McCabe introduced the annual staging report and indicated that he would point to the objectives of the document and its importance to the City's development. In particular he acknowledged the contribution of Mr. D. Mansell and Mr. L. Ryan for their assistance to planning staff in preparing the document. Mayor Richard Christy entered the meeting at this point. Mr. McCabe advised that the City uses the two year staging report to manage growth and summarized that the report provides a document and process which integrates the City's financial planning of growth related capital costs with land use planning and the timing of development for new growth areas and noted that the priorities are designed to meet the objectives of all city departments. Councillor G. Lorentz entered the meeting at this point. Mr. McCabe stated that the report ensures growth takes place in an orderly and appropriate sequence, that it identifies subdivisions which require owners to be responsible for paying for installation of services, that it identifies subdivisions which include engineering services where developers frontend servicing by agreement, that it provides necessary financial information for the ten-year capital budget process by estimating revenues against development charge expenditures and that it provides a monitoring mechanism to determine existing lot supply. Mr. Z. Janecki noted that the report itself was prepared a month ago and the addendum was prepared just recently. He briefly overviewed the report and firstly referred to the summary on page 11 of draft approval activities in 1994 pointing out that 18 applications were scheduled in 1994 draft approval whereas only six were approved and two others were ready. In 1995, 26 applications are scheduled for consideration. He then referred to the tables on pages 12 and 13, regarding lot supply after which he reviewed the four recommendations contained in addendum report PD 94/122. In respect to recommendation #4 he pointed out that reference to Parcel #100 was misplaced and should in fact be shifted so as to refer to its relationship to the Fire Station Location Study in the timing comments. Mr. Janecki noted that the Committee was in receipt of correspondence dated December 8, 1994 from Mr. James Richard, Chris and Richard, concerning a parcel of land in the Pioneer Tower Area which requests a 1995 priority designation. He noted that staff recommend no action in this regard. Mr. Janecki also noted that Mr. Bill Green, Green & Associates, had distributed a letter this date requesting that processing be advanced from 1995 Priority C to 1995 Priority B with regard to land Parcels #63 and #64. Councillor T. Galloway questioned what status the Staging of Development Report has in the eyes of the Ontario Municipal Board if it was raised at a future hearing. Mr. T. McCabe advised that the OMB would look at the report as a support document linked to the Municipal Plan; however, he noted that the staging report had never been brought before the OMB. Councillor T. Galloway also questioned how the staging report would be dovetailed into the Regional ten year capital forecast. Mr. T. McCabe advised that there was no staging approach at the region and that it has not been integrated from a timing point of view with the Region. Mr. D. Mansell advised that a staff team does meet with regional staff and reviews projected roads and servicing with the Region and has prioritized projects with the region. Councillor Galloway indicated that his big concern was the problems that a subdivision creates for areas located outside of the subdivision and as an example referred to the development taking place in Laurentian West and the Fischer-Hallman extension. Councillor Jake Smola commented that he could easily point out the deficiency in the lack of regional road development and that he was opposed to more subdivision development at the easterly end of Ottawa Street North until the Ottawa Street extension was moved up in priority. PD 94/114 - STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT REPORT 1995-POST 1996 - PD 94/122 (ADDENDUM TO PD 94/114) (CONT'D) Councillor M. Wagner questioned where residential development in the inner city fits in and what PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 1994 - 221 - CITY OF KITCHENER consideration was given to the impact of this type of inner city development on development planning for outer areas. Mr. B. Stanley advised that the City monitors inner and outer city developments and depending on the results of monitoring may reallocate staff resources and respond accordingly. Councillor Wagner suggested that there should be a more apparent emphasis to inner city development planning. Mr. Paul Puopolo appeared as a delegation in support of the report as it relates to Parcel #3 (Stoltzland Farms Ltd). On motion the Committee accepted the staff recommendation. Mr. Glenn Scheels, Cumming Cockburn Ltd., appeared as a delegation in regard to recommendation #3B pertaining to Parcel #4 (Bauman, Keller and Highland West Developments). On motion the Committee accepted the staff recommendation. Mr. Brent Clarkson, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson, appeared as a delegation with regard to Parcels #36 and #37 (673099 Ontario Limited) and indicated that he was in concurrence with recommendation #4 as it applies to these properties. On motion the Committee accepted the staff recommendation. Mr. B. Clarkson also stated that he was appearing in regard to land Parcels #71 (Old Chicopee Estates), #71a (Bost Holdings) and #72a (ICI Realty). He indicated that he was in concurrence with the recommendations respecting Parcels #71 & #71a. In regard to Parcel #72a he advised that initially the request was for a Priority A whereas staff recommend Priority B. He suggested that if everything was to fall into place quickly the owners would not want Priority B designation to be an impediment. Mr. B. Clarkson also appeared regarding Parcel #13 (Ottawa Street Holdings) which is a 50 acre parcel designated as Post 1996 development. He requested that it be designated for 1996 approval noting that its development was tied to Parcels #17 & #18 and it was his view 1996 was appropriate. Mr. T. McCabe advised that Parcel #13 was the last parcel in Laurentian that would develop and that there were many lands that would be considered for development before this parcel was reached. The committee took no action on Mr. Clarkson's request. Mr. Paul Britton, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson, appeared as a delegation with regard to the following: Parcels #8a, #16, #17, #18 (Cybau Holdings Inc.) Parcel #50 (Hallman Aberdeen) Parcel #62 (JHS Properties) Parcel #101 (Bot Construction and Classic Crown Investment Canada). He advised that he supports most of the recommendations and noted that the name of Cybau Holdings had now been changed to Activa. On motion the committee accepted the staff recommendations pertaining to Parcels #8a, #16, #17 & #18. Mr. Britton indicated that he was also in support of the revised timing comments as they pertain to Parcel #77 (Teakwell Holdings), Parcel #82 (Northlake Homes) and Parcel #83 (Hallman Brierdale). On motion the Committee accepted the staff recommendations. Mr. P. Britton then referred to Parcel #50 (Hallman Aberdeen) and referred to the need for design issues to be resolved comprehensively with Monarch lands shown as Parcel #52. He suggested that next year may be appropriate for consideration of the Hallman Aberdeen lands. In reference to Parcel #62 (JHS Properties) he noted that the recommendation was for Priority C in 1995 however Priority B would allow them to proceed more efficiently. He pointed out that Mr. Bill Green would be making a similar request. PD 94/114 - STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT REPORT 1995-POST 1996 - PD 94/122 (ADDENDUM TO PD 94/114) (CONT'D) In reference to Parcel #101, Mr. Britton agreed with the staff revisions and on motion the Committee accepted the staff recommendations. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 1994 - 222 - CITY OF KITCHENER Mr. Bill Green, Green & Associates, appeared as a delegation regarding Parcel #63 (Maple Manor Ltd.) and Parcel #64 (Krisanderson Developments Ltd.) and referred to the planning activity that has taken place in the past and the desire of the residents to consider a draft subdivision plan which has not been processed. He suggested that a Priority C designation could result in a years delay and asked that timing be advanced to Priority B for Parcels #63 & #64 as well as Parcel #62 spoken to by Mr. Britton. Councillor T. Galloway questioned if a force main was warranted at the current density and Mr. Green responded that a force main may be warranted. Councillor Galloway suggested that it was premature to assume the outcome of the Official Plan Amendment Application and Mr. Green noted that there were no presumptions as to determination of the outcome of the application and that they were mearly asking for the opportunity to move efficiently should such opportunity present itself. Mr. Paul Puopolo also appeared as a delegation for Parcel #60-346874 Ontario Ltd. (Dawn-Glo Leather and Stables) and advised that he was in support of the staff recommendation noting it was necessary for this parcel to wait for development opportunity but that he does support the presentations made by Messrs. Britton and Green respecting parcels #62, #63 & #64 as there was a limited window of opportunity to allow construction in the Fall. Councillor T. Galloway commented that the only issue was the form of future density and not servicing and suggested that residents feel that planning was moving much to quickly and that to shift Priority from C to B would send the wrong message in this regard. Mr. D. Mansell stated that it was premature to make statements about things such as force mains and suggested that the environmental assessment would be the ultimate determination. Mr. T. McCabe stated that it was possible to get to these land parcels in the summer but that it would be a C designation regardless given the various approvals required. Further he noted that the issues being raised were not in the development charge by-law. On motion the Committee accepted the staff recommendations of Priority C designation for Parcels #60, #62, #63, & #64. Mr. P. Britton advised the committee that on behalf of the K-W Home Builders he had participated in the process of developing criteria pertaining to the staging report. Further he noted that the staging development report has been evolving to the point where it deals with inner city applications. Mr. James Richard, Chris & Richard, appeared as a delegation in respect to his December 8th letter distributed this date and asked the request outlined in his letter as it pertains to a parcel of land owned by Pioneer Sportsman Club between lots #62 & #63 be deferred. Mr. Richard indicated that he was satisfied with the recommendation and wished to defer their request for 1995 subdivision approval. In response to Councillor T. Galloway, Mr. T. McCabe advised that while the lands were open space, if it was realised that the lands are developable staff will consider them. Councillor Galloway noted the benefit of this would be relocation of the clubs shooting range. Councillor T. Galloway stated that he objected to additional wording being recommended with respect to Fire Prevention Services relative to land parcels in Pioneer Tower West. Mr. T. McCabe responded that the wording being recommended was the exact wording from the City's Municipal Plan. However Councillor Galloway questioned why it should be included when other issues from the Municipal Plan are not included. Some discussion took place and Councillor J. Ziegler indicated that it was necessary to maintain consistent wording between municipal documents. Further Mr. T. McCabe advised that the developers had pointed out the necessity for the revision now proposed in the addendum report. A motion by Councillor T. Galloway to PD 94/114 - STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT REPORT 1995-POST 1996 - PD 94/122 (ADDENDUM TO PD 94/114) (CONT'D) retain the existing wording in Staff Report PD 94/114 as it relates to Fire Department response was voted on and lost. No other delegations responded to the Chairman's invitation to address the Committee on this PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 1994 - 223 - CITY OF KITCHENER matter. Councillor T. Galloway indicated that he had scrutinized the document and wished to propose the following revisions: Parcel #36, under timing comments, the word "with" in the last sentence be changed to "until" Parcels #36, #40, #42 & #43, reference to the "interim intersection" of Homer Watson/Huron Road in the timing comments be changed to "ultimate intersection" Parcel #52, under servicing comments the words "possible extension" in the third sentence be changed to "possible diversion" Parcel #F, reference to Kimmel Road extension be deleted The Committee accepted all the revisions proposed by Councillor Galloway. The Staging Report, the recommendations in addendum staff report PD 94/122, as well as the revisions put forward by Mr. Z. Janecki and Councillor T. Galloway this date were then agreed to. The recommendations, as revised, were then considered. On motion by Councillor M. Wagner, it was resolved: "The Department of Planning and Development recommends: 1) That subject to the changes recommended in Sections 2, 3 and 4 below, Council approve Planning and Development Staff Report PD 94/114, 1995 -Post 1996 Staging of Development Report dated November 4, 1994. Further, all additional requests received for advancement in the Municipal Draft Plan Approval date or 1995 Priority not be supported. 2) That the following requests be added to the Staging of Development Report: a) That the property described as Block 69, R.P. 1738, (Bankside Drive) owned by Cybau Holding Inc. be added as Parcel #8A for Municipal Draft Approval 1995 - Priority B with the following information inserted: Linear Townhouse 31 Development Charge Expenditure $0 Development Charge Revenue $150,000 Park Frontage City Cost $0 Expected Development 1995 Servicing Comments: Subject to conditions of the Detweiler Creek Master Drainage Plan. Timing Comments: None. b) That the property described as Part Lot 118, German Company Tract, (Old Chicopee Dr.) owned by Bost Holdings be added as Parcel #71A for Municipal Draft Approval 1995- Priority A with the following information inserted: PD 94/114 - STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT REPORT 1995-POST 1996 - PD 94/122 (ADDENDUM TO PD 94/114) (CONT'D) Single Detached Development Charge Expenditure $0 Development Charge Revenue S 11 and L2 $50,000 PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 1994 - 224 - CITY OF KITCHENER Park Frontage City Cost Expected Development $0 1996 Servicing Comments: Requires contribution for their fair share of Ottawa Street Trunk Sewer. Dependent upon servicing and development of Old Chicopee Estates #71 to proceed first. Subject to conditions of Idlewood Creek Master Drainage Plan. Timing Comments: None. c) That the property described as Blocks 125 and 128, R.P 1647 (Corfield Dr.) owned by ICI Realty be added as Parcel #72A for Municipal Draft Approval 1995 - Priority B with the following information inserted: Single Detached Development Charge Expenditure $0 Development Charge Revenue Park Frontage City Cost Expected Development S 40, M 5, and L 1 $200,000 $0 1995 Servicing Comments: Subject to conditions of Idlewood Creek Master Drainage Plan. Timing Comments: Will require amendment to the Grand River South Community Plan to allow lower density. 3) That the following requests be advanced in the Staging Report: a) That the request from Stoltzland Farms Ltd. be supported and that Parcel #3 be advanced from Post 1996 to Municipal Draft Plan Approval 1996; b) That the request from Bauman, Keller and Highland West Development be supported and that Parcel #4 be advanced from Post 1996 to Municipal Draft Plan Approval 1995 - Priority C and that the Expected Development date be advanced from 2002 to 1996; c) That the request from 1071745 Ontario Ltd. be supported and that Parcels #5 and #6 be advanced from Post 1996 to Municipal Draft Plan Approval 1996 and that the Expected Development date be advanced from 2002 to 1997; d) That the request from 346874 Ontario Ltd. (Dawn-Glo Leather and Stables) be supported and that Parcel #60 be advanced from Post 1996 to Municipal Draft Plan Approval 1995 - Priority C; e) That the request from Huron Woods Development be supported and that Parcel #E be advanced from 1996 to Municipal Draft Plan Approval 1995 - Priority B; and PD 94/114 - STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT REPORT 1995-POST 1996 - PD 94/122 (ADDENDUM TO PD 94/114) (CONT'D) f) That the request from Huron Woods Development be supported and that Parcel #1 be advanced from Post 1996 to Municipal Draft Plan Approval 1996. 4) That the following text changes associate with the respected Land Parcel #'s in the Staging Report be approved: PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 1994 - 225 - CITY OF KITCHENER Parcel #4 - Bauman, Keller and Hi.qhland West Developments That reference to the Traffic Study in the Timing Comments be revised as follows: "Draft Approval of this application is considered premature until the completion of a Traffic Study at the owner's expense addressing the need for the construction and/or extension of Ira Needles Blvd. and/or Victoria St." And that reference in the Timing Comments of the extension of sewers through Monarch, Parcel #8 be deleted. Parcel #5 - 1071745 Ontario Ltd. Parcel #6 - Hiqhland West Developments That reference to the Traffic Study be added and the Timing Comments be revised as follows: "Draft Approval of an application for this land is considered premature until the completion of a Traffic Study at the owner's expense addressing the need for the construction and/or extension of Ira Needles Blvd. and/or Victoria St." And that reference in the Timing Comments of the extension of sewers through Monarch, Parcel #8 be deleted. Parcels #16, #17, #18 - Activa Development Corporation That the ownership of the three Parcels be noted as "Activa Development Corporation" instead of Cybau Holdings and that the map be corrected to reflect Parcel #18 as being potential Municipal Draft Plan Approval 1996. Parcel #36 - 673099 Ontario Limited That under Timing Comments, the word "with" in the last sentence be changed to "until". Parcels #36 and #37 - 673099 Ontario Ltd. That the request that Parcels #36 and #37 be consolidated as one subdivision plan be supported and scheduled for potential Municipal Draft Plan Approval 1996. Accordingly, Parcel #37 shall be eliminated. Further, that the following phrase be added to the end of the Timing Comments as follows: "That a plan of subdivision be considered for the entire land holdings and that the development of lands will likely take place in stages as land is located within two drainage sheds." PD 94/114 - STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT REPORT 1995-POST 1996 - PD 94/122 (ADDENDUM TO PD 94/114) (CONT'D) Parcel #36 - 673099 Ontario Limited Parcel #40 - Hallman Aberdeen Parcel #42 - Caryndale Development Parcel #43 - Caryndale Development That reference to the "interim intersection" of Homer Watson/Huron Road in the Timing Comments be changed to "ultimate intersection". PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 1994 - 226 - CITY OF KITCHENER Parcel #52 - Monarch Construction (Stage III) That under Servicing Comments the words "possible extension" in the third sentence be changed to "possible diversion". Parcel #60 - Parcel #61 - Parcel #62 - Parcel #63 - Parcel #64 - Parcel #65 - 346874 Ontario Ltd. (Dawn-Glo Leather and Stables) Pincott JHS Properties Maple Manor Krisanderson Developments Ltd. Kirkpatrick That reference to the Fire Station Location Study in the Timing Comments be revised as follows: "Subdivision will be considered premature until the Fire Station Location Study is revisited and facilities for adequate fire responses are planned and approved by Council as part of the 10 Year Capital Budget or alternatively, alternative means of providing adequate fire prevention and fire suppression services are provided including consideration of agreements with adjacent municipalities." Parcel #71 - Old Chicopee Estates That the request that the Timing Comments pertaining to "construction being delayed" be deleted. Further, that the following phrase be added to the end of the Timing Comments as follows: "Subject to consideration of request to reduce single detached lot sizes along a portion of Daimler Drive extension." Parcel #74 - Jones Parcel #75 - 456941 Ontario Inc. Parcel #76 - 583018 Ontario Ltd. (Fun,q) Parcel #77 - Teakwell Hodlin,qs Parcel #78 - Woolner Parcel #79 - Grand River Conservation Authority Parcel #80 - Rockway Holdinqs Parcel #81 - 509132 Ontario Ltd. Parcel #82 - Northlake Homes Parcel #83 - Hallman Brierdale Parcel #87 - 757173 Ontario Ltd. That reference in the Timing Comments to the Fire Station Location Study and its requirements be deleted. PD 94/114 - STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT REPORT 1995-POST 1996 - PD 94/122 (ADDENDUM TO PD 94/114) (CONT'D) Parcel #101 - Activa Holdinq Inc. and Southstaton Holdinqs Ltd. That Activa Holding Inc. and Southstaton Holdings Ltd. properties be identified separately as land Parcels #101 and #101A; and that the request for the advancement of the Expected Development year be supported to 1999 for both parcels. Parcel #100 - Barnhardt et al Parcel #101 - Activa Holdinq Inc. and Southstaton Holdinqs Ltd. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 1994 - 227 - CITY OF KITCHENER That reference to the Fire Station Location Study in the Timing Comments be revised as follows: "Subdivision will be considered premature until the Fire Station Location Study is revisited and facilities for adequate fire responses are planned and approved by Council as part of the 10 Year Capital Budget or alternatively, alternative means of providing adequate fire prevention and fire suppression services are provided including consideration of agreements with adjacent municipalities." Parcel F - Breslau Farms Limited That reference to "Kimmel Road Extension" under the description, be deleted." The Chairman advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to be held on Monday, December 19, 1994. VERBAL UPDATE ON BILL 163 THE PLANNING AND AMENDMENT ACT RE AMENDMENTS TO: - THE PLANNING ACT - THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT MUNICIPAL STATUTE LAW Mr. T. McCabe advised the Committee that there would be approximately 30 - 40 changes as a result of final approval of Bill 163. Mr. B. Stanley advised that one major area of change is that matters declared of provincial interest have been expanded to include five new areas of concern which he itemized. Further he noted that there were secondary items of consideration and noted that municipal comments now shall be consistent with provincial policy statements or in other words not at variance to such provincial policy statements. He pointed out that the municipalities have lost some flexibility in this area of planning and must now be more cognisant of provincial interests. He also pointed out that some guidelines relative to policy statements have been developed and it was his understanding all implementation guidelines would be ready by March 1, 1995. He noted that any application received after that date must be dealt with in the context of new policy statements; however, any application prior to that date is exempt. Mr. Stanley then commented that the Regional Plan and the new Municipal Plan basically already take these provincial policy statements into account and he then outlined a schedule of regional plan and municipal plan approval time frames and necessary amendments to ultimately bring the City's municipal plan into conformity with the regional plan with such process taking approximately 18 months. Ms. C. Ladd then commented on technical issues being dealt with under Bill 163. She pointed out that one major revision relates to minor variances approved by the Committee of Adjustment and indicated that decisions would continue to be appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board. She indicated that there were some date changes relative to the appeal process. As to other changes she noted that for plans of subdivisions, public meetings would be required only if VERBAL UPDATE ON BILL 163 THE PLANNING AND MUNICIPAL STATUTE LAW AMENDMENT ACT RE AMENDMENTS TO: - THE PLANNING ACT - THE MUNICIPAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT (CONT'D) required by the approval authority. Ms. Ladd also noted that there was specific recognition of local authorities and their decision making relative to planning matters and pointed out that a specific statement recognizes this importance. On the matter of implementation of the Act, she advised that regional and local staff were trying to determine what changes are necessary to accommodate implementation of the new Act; however, she pointed out that until the provincial regulations are written it was difficult for staff to make changes to established procedures. 4. PD 94/117 - INCREASE IN PLANNING APPLICATION FEES RE 1995 BUDGET PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 1994 - 228 - CITY OF KITCHENER The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 94/117 dated December 7, 1994. The report summarizes proposed increases to various planning application fees for 1995 which have been built into the department's operating budget. Mr. T. McCabe advised that other municipalities were surveyed as to the charges in effect as outlined in the attachment to the report and noted that basically modest increases were proposed to take effect January 1, 1995. Councillor C. Weylie referred to the fees for letters of compliance and while there was no objection to the standard $55.00 fee she had received an objection regarding the $100.00 fee chargeable for immediate response. Mr. T. McCabe commented that staff guarantee a 15 business day turn around response for confirmation letters and pointed out that it was the Law Society which had requested opportunity to receive immediate consideration on short notice and offered to pay extra for this added service. It was indicated that if the fees were not increased the revenue projections for 1995 would be affected to the extent of $35,000. Mr. T. McCabe also noted that increase in fees would be communicated to all service users. On motion, it was resolved: "That effective January 1, 1995, the fee for the Planning Applications listed below be increased in the amounts indicated and that Section 380.1.1 of Chapter 380 of the Municipal Code (Tariff of Fees' be amended accordingly, where applicable. Municipal Plan Amendment: From $575.00/Application To $625.00/Application Zonin,q By-law: From $500.00/Application To $550.00/Application (plus $125.00/Sign where standard City Notice required) Sign Zonin,q By-law for Subdivision From $500.00/Application plus $50.00/hectare to a maximum of $2,000.00 To $550.00/Application plus $50.00/hectare to a maximum of $2,000.00 4. PD 94/117 - INCREASE IN PLANNING APPLICATION FEES RE 1995 BUDGET (CONT'D) Part Lot Control Exemption: From $70.00/First Lot or Block plus $55.00/each new Lot or Block created To $75.00/First Lot or Block plus $55.00/each new Lot or Block created Site Plan Control: From $70.00/Application To $70.00/Stamped Plan Approval $35.00/Revision to Site Plan $150.00/Full Site Plan $100.00/Site Plan Submitted on CAD Diskette PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 1994 - 229 - CITY OF KITCHENER Letters of Compliance: From $55.00/Inquiry or $100 for verbals requested within 15 business days of City's receipt of Inquiry To $60.00/Inquiry or $100.00 for verbals requested within 15 business days of City's receipt of Inquiry Demolition Control: From $60.00/Application To $100.00/Application Si,qn Permits: Permanent (Ground/Pylon/Fascia) Sign - From $55.00/Sign To $55.00/Sign for Fascia, Canopy, Projecting $75.00/Sign for Ground, Pylon $100.00/Sign for Billboard, Roof' 1995 MEETING SCHEDULE Mr. T. McCabe expressed concern that it was his understanding the committee had resolved to hold approximately 2 meetings per month with the exception of at least a four week gap between July and August. He noted that the need for increased meetings was an outcome of the Continuous Improvement Process as it relates to approval of plans of subdivision. In reference to the 1995 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule he pointed out that the Planning and Economic Development Committee would be affected given a seven week gap between meetings from June to August and a five week gap between meetings from August to September and stressed his concern in this regard. Councillor C. Weylie commented that Council was insistent to preserve a block of time between July and August where there would be no City or Regional meetings and pointed out that extra meetings could be scheduled if required outside of that block of time. INFORMATION ITEM -ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS AFFECTED BY THE CANCELLATION OF THE NOVEMBER 21, 1994 PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING The Committee was in receipt of a memorandum dated December 5, 1994 from Mr. L.W. Neil dealing with advertised public hearing matters affected by the cancellation of the November 21, 1994 Planning & Economic Development Committee meeting. Planning & Development Staff INFORMATION ITEM -ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS AFFECTED BY THE CANCELLATION OF THE NOVEMBER 21, 1994 PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING (CONT'D) Reports PD 94/96 and PD 94/100 were not considered as a result of the meeting cancellation and were referred to a future meeting with specific notice in that regard being given to all parties previously notified in respect to these matters. No one who was not already on the mailing list respecting each of these staff reports attended at the Council Chambers on November 21st as a result of the advertisement of these public hearing matters. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES DECEMBER 12, 1994 - 230 - CITY OF KITCHENER L.W. Neil, AMCT Assistant City Clerk