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PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES
JUNE 26, 1995
CITY OF KITCHENER
The Planning and Economic Development Committee met this date commencing at 3:15 p.m. under
Councillor C. Weylie, Chair, with the following members present: Councillors John Smola, G. Lorentz, K.
Redman, B. Vrbanovic, T. Galloway, M. Yantzi, J. Ziegler, M. Wagner and Jake Smola.
Officials present: Mr. T. McKay, Mr. T. McCabe, Mr. B. Stanley, Mr. D. Mansell, Mr. J. Witmer, Mr. J.
Willmer, Ms. V. Gibaut, Ms. J. Jantzi, Ms. C. Ladd, Mr. R. Mattice, Ms. J. Given, Ms. B. Newell, Mr. K.
Tribby, Mr. J. Shivas and Mr. L.W. Neil.
PD 95~63 - OLD CHICOPEE DRIVE
- CHANGE TO CONDITIONS OF DRAFT APPROVAL - SUBDIVISION 30T-89017
- KITCHENER CHICOPEE PROPERTY CORP. - CHICOPEE WARD
The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 95/63 dated June 20,
1995. The report deals with a proposed change to conditions of approval for draft plan of
subdivision 30T-89017 submitted by Kitchener-Chicopee Property Corp. It was noted in the report
that changes to conditions of approval would not normally be brought before the Committee as the
authority to approve changes of this nature has been delegated to the General Manager of
Planning and Development. However, because the owner has not responded to indicate
agreement, the matter has been placed before the Committee.
Mr. T. McCabe advised that he had nothing further to add to the report under consideration. He
did explain how Block 90 was originally to be dealt with and noted that the report adds Block 90
back to the subdivision 30T-89017 to include it within lots 1 to 10.
Mr. B. Clarkson, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Ltd., appeared as a delegation
to advise of support for the recommendation in the staff report. No other delegations were
registered respecting this matter.
On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler,
it was resolved:
"That the following changes be recommended to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo,
relative to the conditions of approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-89017 (Kitchener-
Chicopee Property Corp.):
That the Plan of Subdivision dated Revised 92 04 10 be replaced with that
dated Revised 95 05 05;
That Condition 50 be revised so as to replace the date of the Plan dated
"April 10, 1992" with the Plan dated "Revised May 5, 1995";
3. That Condition 71 be deleted;
That all references to Block numbers affected by the revision to the Plan be
amended accordingly in the City's Subdivision Agreement.
It is the opinion of this Committee that the approval of these revisions is proper planning for
the City."
The Chair advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to
be held on Tuesday, July 4, 1995.
REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION OF COVENANT TO BUILD - HURON BUSINESS PARK
- LEENAN PROPERTIES/BERKSHIRE BUILDING CORPORATION/STRGAR AND TOMAC
- SOUTH WARD
The Committee was in receipt of a memorandum dated June 21, 1995 from Ms. V. Gibaut advising
that three property owners have requested blanket extensions of their commitment to build in
Huron Business Park. As well, Leenan Property Management has requested the City
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REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION OF COVENANT TO BUILD - HURON BUSINESS PARK
- LEENAN PROPERTIES/BERKSHIRE BUILDING CORPORATION/STRGAR AND TOMAC
- SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
to repurchase Sites 118 and 119.
Ms. Gibaut advised that the sites that the City is being requested to repurchase are good locations
and she would anticipate no difficulty with respect to their resale.
No delegations were registered respecting these matters.
On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler,
it was resolved:
"That a blanket extension of Clause 2(b) of the Offer to Purchase to July 1, 1995 be
granted to the following purchasers of land which have not constructed buildings to date:
Site 84A
Site 109
Site 113
Site 114
Berkshire Building Corporation
Matt Strgar and Mario Tomac
Leenan Properties Management Limited
Leenan Properties Management Limited
And further, that the City repurchase at 80% of the original purchase price, being $82,200,
from Leenan Properties Management Limited, Site 118, comprised of 1.37 acres and being
composed of Part 13 on Reference Plan 58R-5840, which was originally purchased at
$75,000/acre in 1988;
And further, that the City repurchase at 80% of the original purchase price, being $119,400,
from Leenan Properties Management Limited, Site 119, comprised of 1.99 acres and being
composed of Part 14 on Reference Plan 58R-5840, which was originally purchased at
$75,000/acre in 1988."
The Chair advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to
be held on Tuesday, July 4, 1995.
PD 95/64 - KITCHENER RESPONSE TO COMMENTS BY THE MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL
AFFAIRS ON THE REGIONAL OFFICIAL POLICIES PLAN
The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 95/64 dated June 19,
1995. The report deals with City of Kitchener comments to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs on the
proposed Region of Waterloo Official Plan. It was noted in the report that as part of the approval
process with respect to the new Regional Official Plan, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs requested
the City's comments on the Plan. A number of items of concern to Kitchener were resolved prior to
regional adoption of the Plan. However, one major item that was not resolved was Kitchener's
request to extend its settlement boundary generally south of Bleams Road and east to Trussler
Road. Council has approved a Municipal Plan Amendment regarding the boundary change which
will be forwarded to the Region shortly for their consideration and resolution through the Regional
Plan approval process with the Minister. It was also noted in the report that there will be requests
for modifications to the Regional Plan by Regional staff in the fall of 1995 and these modifications
will affect retail and natural heritage policies of the Regional Plan.
Mr. B. Stanley advised that staff had nothing further to add to the report under consideration. For
the benefit of newer members of Council he explained the basis of the request for extension of the
settlement boundary.
No delegations were registered respecting this matter.
PD 95/64 - KITCHENER RESPONSE TO COMMENTS BY THE MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL
AFFAIRS ON THE REGIONAL OFFICIAL POLICIES PLAN (CONT'D)
On motion by Councillor M. Wagner,
it was resolved:
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"That the Ministry of Municipal Affairs be advised that the City of Kitchener reviewed the
Region of Waterloo Official Plan and is satisfied that the Plan addresses all of Kitchener's
major concerns except the recently approved Municipal Plan Amendment (OPA) requesting
extension of the Kitchener urban settlement pattern boundary on Map No. 6 generally south
of Bleams Road and east to Trussler Road."
The Chair advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to
be held on Tuesday, July 4, 1995.
PD 95~62 - 348 & 350 BREITHAUPT STREET
- DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC 95121BIRM
- BEATRICE FOODS INC. - BRIDGEPORT-NORTH WARD
The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 95/62 dated June 1,
1995. It was noted in the report that the applicant proposes to remove two single detached
dwellings in order to create a truck staging area for refuelling of Beatrice Food's vehicles. It was
also pointed out that the subject properties are over 50 years old but are not affected by Rental
Housing Protection Act or the Ontario Heritage Act.
Mr. B. Stanley advised that he had nothing further to add to the report under consideration.
No delegations were registered respecting this matter.
On motion by Councillor M. Wagner,
it was resolved:
"That Demolition Control Application DC 95/02/B/RM (Beatrice Foods Inc.) requesting
approval for the removal of two single detached dwellings located at 348 and 350
Breithaupt Street legally described as Part Lot 14 to Part Lot 16, Registered Plan 136 and
Part Lot 15, Part Lot 16, Registered Plan 136 be approved.
It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the
City."
The Chair advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to
be held on Tuesday, July 4, 1995.
BETHANY EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH - SIGN BY-LAW
Mr. Ellis Lageer appeared as a delegation on behalf of the Bethany Evangelical Missionary
Church, 160 Lancaster Street East. He distributed a letter dated June 13, 1995 which explains the
Church's role in the community and the purpose of their request for permission to erect a portable
electric sign in front of the church. Mr. Lageer advised that the church needs as much exposure
as possible to promote its new experimental initiative and requests the City to allow placement of
an electric sign for less than two weeks to advertise its Vacation Bible School.
In response to Councillor K. Redman, Mr. Lageer advised that the church was located at the
corner of Lancaster and Chapel Streets and that it was hoped to locate the sign on the Chapel
Street side of the church facing Chapel Street. It was questioned if visibility would be restricted
because of the sign and Mr. T. McCabe requested that the delegation review placement of the
sign with City staff if Council was to concur to the request.
BETHANY EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH - SIGN BY-LAW (CONT'D)
On motion by Councillor K. Redman,
it was resolved:
"That enforcement of the City's Sign By-law be waived in accordance with the request and
details contained in the letter dated June 13, 1995 from Mr. Ellis Lageer on behalf of
Bethany Evangelical Missionary Church, 160 Lancaster Street East relating to placement of
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a portable electric sign for a 2 week period only promoting the Church's Vacation Bible
School, subject to the sign being placed in a location acceptable to City staff."
The Chair advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to
be held on Tuesday, July 4, 1995.
PD 95~56 - CLARENCE PLACE
- ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 95/12/C/CL - CITY OF KITCHENER
- CENTRE WARD
The Committee advised that the City of Kitchener initiated a rezoning application with regard to
lands on Clarence Place. The proposed zoning change would apply special use provision 129U
to those lands currently designated "Low Density Conservation - B" located on the south side of
Clarence Place to prohibit multiple dwellings. In this regard the Committee considered Staff
Report PD 95/56 dated June 12, 1995 and the proposed by-law dated June 9, 1995 attached to
the report.
It was noted in the report that revisions to Official Plan Amendment No. 158 (Central Frederick
Neighbourhood Secondary Plan) were approved by City Council on June 5, 1995. However, the
amending zoning bylaw did not include the small pocket of lands located on the south side of
Clarence Place east of Frederick. The proposed zoning bylaw applies the same zoning as that
which was approved for the other affected areas in the Central Frederick Neighbourhood.
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. C. Ladd advised that staff had nothing further to add to the report under consideration but she
did describe the subject area of the zoning revision.
No delegations responded to an invitation from the Chair to address the Committee on this matter.
On motion by Councillor M. Wagner,
it was resolved:
"That Zone Change Application 95/12/C/CL (City of Kitchener) proposing a change in
zoning on lands located on the south side of Clarence Place by applying special use
provision 129U, be approved in the form shown in the 'Proposed By-law' attached dated
June 9, 1995, without conditions.
It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the
City."
The Chair advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to
be held on Tuesday, July 4, 1995.
PD 95~57 - GATEWAY PARK DRIVE & SPORTSWORLD DRIVE - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 95/13/G/CL
- (AMENDMENT TO THE HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (C-8) ZONE)
- CITY OF KITCHENER - SOUTH WARD
The Committee was advised that the City of Kitchener initiated a Zone Change Application in
regard to lands in the Gateway Park area (Gateway Park Drive & Sportsworld Drive).
The proposed zoning change would:
1) Delete existing regulations and introduce new regulations to the Highway
Commercial Zone (C-8), By-law 85-1.
2) Add a special regulation provision applying to lands located at the southeast corner
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of Gateway Park Drive & Sportsworld Drive to recognize a deficient side yard,
previously approved as part of a site plan.
In this regard the Committee considered Staff Report PD 95/57 dated June 8, 1995 and the
proposed by-law dated June 9, 1995 attached to the staff report.
It was noted in the report that this is a City initiated amendment to the Highway Commercial Zone
(C-8) enacted by Council on October 11, 1994 but appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board which
will introduce new regulations for a maximum gross floor area for non-service commercial retail
uses and delete the regulation related to maximum amount of retail within a plaza complex.
It was pointed out that notice that the Committee would hold a public meeting this date to consider
this matter had previously been given.
Mr. T. McCabe advised that staff had nothing further to add to the report under consideration. He
did refer to an appeal that was launched by the owner of an undersized parcel of land and noted
that the department after review supported the appeal. Mr. McCabe pointed out that a revised
Map No. 1 dated June 26, 1995 had been distributed and requested that Map No. 1 attached to the
proposed by-law dated May 31, 1995 be removed and replaced with the revised Map dated June
26, 1995.
Mr. B. Clarkson, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Ltd., appeared as a delegation
representing two land owners within Gateway Business Park and advised that he was in support of
the recommendation in the staff report.
No other delegations responded to an invitation from the Chair to address the Committee on this
matter.
On motion by Councillor T. Galloway,
it was resolved:
"That Zone Change Application 95/13/G/CL (City of Kitchener) amending the Highway
Commercial (C-8) Zone by deleting existing and adding new regulations thereto which
affects lands legally described as Part of Lots 8, 22, 23 and 24, Beasley's Broken Front
Concession; Lots 1 to 7 inclusive and Blocks 9 - 13 inclusive, Registered Plan 1725; Lots 1
-3 inclusive and Block 4 - 8 inclusive, Registered Plan 1744; and Lots 1 - 10 inclusive and
Blocks 11 - 15 inclusive, Registered Plan 1745, and applying special use provision 216 to
lands legally described as Lot 8, Registered Plan 1725, be approved, in the form shown in
the attached By-law dated June 9, 1995, including deletion of Map No.1 dated May 31,
1995 and substitution of Map No. 1 dated June 26, 1995, without conditions.
It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the
City and is in conformity with the City's Municipal Plan."
The Chair advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to
be held on Tuesday, July 4, 1995.
PD 95/21 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 941141TCIPMc
- (REVISIONS TO STAGES 6 & 7 OF COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BYLAW)
- CITY OF KITCHENER
The Committee was in receipt of a city initiated Zone Change Application which proposes
revisions to Stages 6 & 7 of the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw. The zoning change proposes a
number of housekeeping amendments to Comprehensive Bylaw 85-1 as amended by the Stage 6
bylaw which rezoned the inner city neighbourhoods and the Stage 7 bylaw which rezoned
residential areas outside of the inner city. Also, the proposed rezoning bylaw will revise or clarify
regulations which have general application city wide and will make corrections to site specific
provisions or zoning boundaries affecting certain properties. The general effects of the proposed
bylaw were listed and discussed in the staff report and the site specific zoning changes proposed
were also listed and discussed for the following properties:
- Bankside Drive at Fischer-Hallman Road (southwest corner)
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- 185-187 Borden Avenue South
- 453 Courtland Avenue
- 39 Doon Valley Drive
- 667 King Street West
- 47 Madison Avenue South
- 28 Overlea Court
- 66 Spadina Road West
- 98-100 Timberlane Crescent
In this regard the Committee considered Staff Report PD 95/21 dated June 7, 1995 and the
proposed bylaw dated May 30, 1995 attached to the staff report.
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 staff had nothing further to add to the report under consideration and
provided a general overview of the intent of the report.
Mr. Jeff Willmer noted that there were many issues in the report that were considered to be minor.
However, he indicated that there were two issues that could be considered to be of more concern,
being regulations with regard to air conditioners and driveway widenings.
With regard to air conditioners, Mr. Willmer advised that the approach taken in the Stage 6 bylaw
was to impose regulations with distance factors but it has been found in practice that this approach
did not succeed. It was the view of staff that the noise bylaw was a more appropriate method to
deal with the issue of air conditioners as they were not a land use matter. Further, he stated that
there were only a few serious noise concerns raised annually and that under the noise bylaw the
complainant would have to demonstrate the adverse impact of the noise. Accordingly, under the
proposed bylaw, staff propose to delete the distance regulations with respect to air conditioner
location. Mr. K. Tribby advised that an offense under the noise bylaw requires that an inhabitant of
a property show that he has been disturbed and while the City would lay the charge, the
complainant must go to court. The court will consider the question of determining unreasonable
disturbance.
In response to Councillor M. Yantzi, Mr. K. Tribby advised that the City's involvement begins with
contacting the generator of noise to make them aware that a complainant feels the noise is
unreasonable in the hope that a solution by means of communication could quickly be found.
Some Councillors felt it was unreasonable to allow a property owner to place an air conditioning
unit anywhere on a property. Mr. J. Willmer commented that in most cases it was desirable to
locate air conditioning units in the side yard between dwellings, particularly since most houses on
narrow lots do not have side windows. Further, he noted that in practice staff have found the noise
bylaw to be the most effective regulator of any problems. Further, he pointed out that it was not
logical to have such regulations in the zoning bylaw since other sources of noise are
PD 95/21 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 941141TCIPMc
- (REVISIONS TO STAGES 6 & 7 OF COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BYLAW)
- CITY OF KITCHENER (CONT'D)
not addressed in the zoning bylaw.
Mr. Andrew McKay appeared as a delegation to object to the change of regulations within the
proposed bylaw as they relate to air conditioning location in relation to habitable rooms. He
distributed a submission dated June 26, 1995 which he then presented to the Committee. He
advised that there was 10 feet between his house and his neighbours and that his neighbour had
installed an air conditioning unit that was 8 feet from his recreation window and kitchen window
and 12 feet from a bedroom window. He pointed out that with the noise echoing between houses,
he now has three uninhabitable rooms and that the air conditioner location was contrary to the
previous and existing bylaw. He noted that enforcement staff have not acted on his complaint as
they were awaiting the Committee's consideration of the bylaw revisions now proposed. Mr. K.
Tribby commented that while the location of his neighbour's air conditioner was not appropriate
under the bylaw, the regulations were new but were already under reconsideration and it was
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decided that the City would not be acting in good faith if it proceeded given the changes to delete
these new regulations that were being contemplated. Mr. J. Shivas, City Solicitor, commented that
the bylaw regulations should be applied as they exist on the day of any alleged offense.
Councillor J. Ziegler noted that generally the location of an air conditioner was dependent on the
location of a furnace within the dwelling and he questioned if the location of a furnace in a dwelling
was subject to the building code. He questioned if we could develop guidelines for the location of
furnaces and Mr. J. Witmer advised that the only provisions within the building code relating to
furnaces pertained to mechanical ventilation.
Mrs. Natasha Voll, appeared as a delegation to support revisions to the bylaw in respect to the
location of air conditioning units. A letter dated June 20, 1995 was distributed which outlines their
reasoning as well as explaining difficulties they had encountered with the regulations of the
existing bylaw in relation to the size of their home and property. She pointed out that there were a
lot of noise sources other than central air conditioners that were not the subject of the zoning
bylaw and it was appropriate for all such noises to be dealt with through the City's noise bylaw.
She noted that the existing bylaw was some what prejudicial toward the owners of smaller homes
in that they could not realistically locate and install an air conditioner in conformity with the by-law;
whereas, more expensive homes on larger lots had no such difficulty. In reference to the
complaint of Mr. McKay, she advised that originally the proposed installation had been reviewed
with him and he had consented to the location proposed for the air conditioner unit. In summary,
she requested that the Committee support the proposed bylaw as it relates to deletion of existing
regulations. In response to Councillor Jake Smola, Mrs. Voll advised that her air conditioner was
directly adjacent to the furnace and that she had been given incorrect information by City staff in
regards to the location.
The Committee discussed the merits of location requirements for air conditioning units within the
zoning bylaw. Ms. C. Ladd informed the Committee that no local municipalities regulate air
conditioner location by means of the zoning bylaw with the exception of the City of Guelph which
was considering deleting their regulations.
Following discussion of the issue of location of air conditioning units and the revisions in this
regard within the proposed bylaw, it was agreed to deal with this issue separately. It was agreed
to accept the changes with regard to air conditioner Iocational requirements as outlined in the
proposed bylaw.
In response to Councillor Jake Smola, Mr. J. Shivas advised that the effect of the passing of the
proposed bylaw would be to make legal those air conditioner locations that were previously illegal.
Further, Mr. Shivas commented with regard to the noise issue, a bylaw could be passed under the
Environment Act utilizing developed standards which allows for more stringent regulations.
Councillor M. Yantzi asked for more information as to costs and staffing required
PD 95/21 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 941141TCIPMc
- (REVISIONS TO STAGES 6 & 7 OF COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BYLAW)
- CITY OF KITCHENER (CONT'D)
for such approach.
Mr. J. Willmer then presented the issue of driveway widening revisions within the proposed bylaw
and illustrated several lot and dwelling configurations that apply to the majority of homes. It was
noted that the new bylaw would thus allow driveway widening in front of dwellings and thereby
treat everyone equally in that regard. Councillor M. Wagner questioned if persons who previously
inquired with regard to driveway widening would be made aware of the changes and Mr. Willmer
advised that staff would be able to notify those persons who had driveway applications refused by
the Committee of Adjustment in the past.
Mr. Paul Britton, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Ltd., appeared as a delegation
on behalf of St. Mary's Hospital and Activa Properties to advise of his support for the revisions
within the proposed bylaw as they relate to his clients properties.
No other delegations responded to the Chair's invitation to address the Committee on this matter.
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On motion by Councillor M. Wagner,
it was resolved:
"That Zone Change Application 94/14/TC/PMc (City of Kitchener) representing revisions to
By-law 85-1 as amended by By-laws 94-1 and 94-183 (Stages 6 and 7 of the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law), be approved in the form shown in the attached 'Proposed
By-law', dated May 30, 1995 without conditions.
It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the
City."
The Chair advised that this recommendation would be considered by City Council at its meeting to
be held on Tuesday, July 4, 1995.
URBAN AND REGIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSOCIATION (URISA) ONTARIO
CHAPTER
APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF URISA AND APPOINTMENT TO POLICY
AND PUBLIC RELATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE OF URISA
The Committee was in receipt of a letter dated June 16, 1995 from Mr. B. Stanley advising that Ms.
B. Newell has been appointed to both the Board of Directors and to the Policy and Public
Relations Standing Committee of URISA. It was noted in the letter that URISA is an international
non-profit association dedicated to providing ongoing education related to automated information
systems within local/regional/state/provincial and federal governments and related private sector
environments. The Committee extended congratulations to Ms. Newell on these appointments.
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ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS RESPECTING LONG GRASS
Councillor C. Weylie advised that she had requested that the matter of uncut grass be added to
the agenda for consideration. She suggested that the problem was similar to problems
encountered when sidewalks were not cleared of snow and ice and that a similar procedure and
notice be considered with respect to violations for uncut grass.
Mr. Tribby firstly commented that there were a number of things that the City could do within its
existing policy to bring more effective results. Secondly, with regard to the issue of clearing of
snow from city sidewalks he stated that the sidewalks were in fact City property and thus there
ENFORCEMENT OF VIOLATIONS RESPECTING LONG GRASS (CONT'D)
were no concerns with respect to the problem of being on private property. Accordingly, since the
sidewalks were on public property it was in order for inspections, notification, requirement for
compliance and prosecution to take place. He stated that it was his view that there was
substantial difference between the enforcement of violations respecting uncut grass and violations
under the City's sidewalk snow removal bylaw. Councillor C. Weylie asked for consideration of
what improvements staff could make to speed up the process to deal with violators. In respect to
this, Councillor M. Yantzi noted that it was his recollection that when the City last dealt with the
parties responsible for vacant lands at the intersection of Queen Street South and Courtland
Avenue, they had given there absolute assurance to maintain the lands and ensure the property
was kept in a presentable condition. He asked that staff review the undertakings that were made
in that regard.
Councillor C. Weylie requested that staff consider and develop some solutions to bring about more
effective enforcement of violations respecting long grass that could be considered at the
Committee's August meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
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L.W. Neil, AMCT
Assistant City Clerk