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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlng & Econ Dev - 1996-09-09P E D\1996 -09 -09 PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 CITY OF KITCHENER The Planning and Economic Development Committee met this date commencing at 3:07 p.m. under Councillor C. Weylie, Chair, with the following members present: Mayor R. Christy and Councillors John Smola, G. Lorentz, K. Redman, B. Vrbanovic, T. Galloway, M. Yantzi, J. Ziegler, M. Wagner and Jake Smola. Officials present: Ms. C. Ladd, V. Gibaut, S. Frenette, P. Bacon and Messrs. J. Gazzola, T. McCabe, B. Stanley, J. Shivas, D. Mansell, Z. Janecki, J. Witmer, P. Wetherup, D. Corks and L.W. Neil. 1. DISCUSSION ON ANNOUNCEMENT OF DOWNSIZING BY SCHNEIDERS CORPORATION Councillor T. Galloway referred to the recent announcement by the Schneider Corporation of its intention to restructure and downsize its operations at the Courtland Avenue plant. He expressed concern with the impact such decision would have on the community and enquired if staff had knowledge of the issue and suggested the Mayor and senior staff meet with officials of Schneiders. Also, he inquired if Schneiders had made any request in the past for assistance of any kind from the City. Mayor R. Christy advised that he had discussed the matter with Mr. Doug Dodds, CEO of Schneiders who pointed out that the problems the company was experiencing were issues that had been on going for sometime. He stressed that the company has strengths in certain products and that all was not negative and that the company was reviewing its options commencing with discussions with its employees. Ms. V. Gibaut advised that City staff have had a close relationship with Schneiders officials over the years and advised that the company has never asked anything of the City in terms of relief from any regulations. She stated that she has had conversation with Schneiders officials who have indicated that the issue of corporate restructuring was an internal affair of a private company. She noted that it was their intention to downsize in order to remain competitive and that when job losses were known the company would be willing to work with the City in addressing the after effects of the restructuring. Ms. Gibaut did emphasize that the Economic Development Division needed to undertake stronger marketing efforts in promoting the City's corporate strengths. Councillor M. Wagner acknowledged that the City did not have a strong voice in this issue but suggested there were things that as a municipality it could do and one such thing was in the field of marketing. In this regard, he suggested that Ms. Gibaut call a meeting with staff and interested members of Council to address the subject of marketing and secondly that she contact other Economic Development Departments of municipalities in the region to discuss what could be done collectively region wide to better market the areas strengths. Councillor T. Galloway commented that his concern was more with the immediate impact of the Schneiders decision and suggested that the City should be proactive with the Management of Schneiders Corporation to assist in anyway what so ever on any subject such as infrastructure needs, land or redevelopment issues. Mayor R. Christy advised that Mr. Dodds has offered to keep the City fully informed of its activity and that he and Ms. Gibaut would meet with Schneiders Senior Management to clearly convey the City's willingness to assist the Corporation in anyway. Councillor B. Vrbanovic pointed out that there was another aspect of the decision of Schneiders in this matter and suggested the City should be investigating how the economic policies of the Provincial and Federal governments are impacting industry within Kitchener. MEMO - RESPONSE BY THE LAND PURCHASING OFFICER PD 96/61 - VANIER DRIVE SOUTH OF CONESTOGA PARKWAY - LANE CLOSURE APPLICATION 96/1/V/VL - PORTION OF VANIER DRIVE (FORMERLY FULTON STREET) - HALLMAN IDLEWOOD LTD. - FAIRVIEW WARD The Committee at its meeting held August 6, 1996 deferred and referred consideration of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 96/61 to the meeting this date. In accordance with direction given by the Committee on August 6, 1996 the Committee was in receipt of a report dated September 4, 1996 from Mr. G. Andersen discussing the basis of his valuation of the land parcel and confirming that neither of the two school boards were in need of any additional land in this area. SEPTEMBER 9, PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES 1996 - 125 - CITY OF KITCHENER MEMO PD 96/61 - RESPONSE BY THE LAND PURCHASING OFFICER - VANIER DRIVE SOUTH OF CONESTOGA PARKWAY LANE CLOSURE APPLICATION 96/1/V/VL PORTION OF VANIER DRIVE (FORMERLY FULTON STREET) HALLMAN IDLEWOOD LTD. - FAIRVIEW WARD (CONT'D) Councillor C. Weylie advised that Mr. Paul Grespan who represents Hallman Idlewood Ltd., had faxed a request to the City asking that this matter be deferred until the next Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting on September 23, 1996 as he was unable to attend the meeting this date. On motion by Mayor R. Christy - it was resolved: "That the memorandum dated September 4, 1996 regarding the proposed closure of part of Vanier Drive from Mr. G. Andersen and Planning and Development Staff Report PD 96/61 (Lane Application LA 96/1NNL - proposed closure of a portion of Vanier Drive, formerly Fulton Street), be deferred and referred to the September 23, 1996 Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting for consideration." PD 96~79 - 921 GLASGOW STREET - REQUEST FOR DEFERRAL OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES - LOT 1 (STAGE 2) DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-88042 - 1021366 ONTARIO LTD. - WEST WARD The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 96/79 dated September 5, 1996. It was noted in the report that the owners of Plan of Subdivision 30T-88042 (1021366 Ontario Ltd.) have asked the City to defer the pre-registration development charges for Lot 1 (Stage 2) to the time of issuance of a building permit for the redevelopment of such lot. However, the Development Charges By-law requires the payment of that portion of the development charges equal to the engineering costs (58.5% of total development charges) prior to the registration of the plan with the remainder payable at the time of issuance of the building permit. The original Scheifele farmstead is located on Lot 1 (Stage 2) and as no development is contemplated through the registration of the plan, it is the position of staff that since development is not imminent, the deferral of all development charges to the building permit stage can be supported. Mr. T. McCabe advised that he had nothing further to add to the request under consideration other than to point out that a technical requirement would allow the municipality to approve such deferral from the development stage to the building permit stage. Mr. Geoff VanderBaaren, of Mark L. Dorfman Planner Inc., appeared as a delegation on behalf of the applicant corporation to advise of its support for the recommendation in the staff report. He noted that his client would enter into all necessary agreements in this regard. Councillor C. Weylie requested detail regarding a fence to be installed along the laneway and Mr. VanderBaaren advised that the fence location has to be determined as part of site plan approval but it was his expectation it would be as close to the property line as possible so as to retain existing trees. Further, he noted that it was expected work on the road extension would commence next week. Mr. D. Mansell advised that he had no concerns with the contract for the road going forward as all approvals have been received as well as a 100% Letter of Credit. Councillor T. Galloway questioned if the City was setting itself up for a future disappointment by approving the request given that the company has failed to fulfil previous obligations. Mr. J. Witmer advised once conditions have been fulfilled the applicant was entitled to a building permit. Further, he noted that there was no additional risk to the City by its approval of the recommendation. Mr. D. Mansell confirmed that the company would pay the going rate for development charges at some time in the future when they request issuance of a building permit. In response to Councillor K. Redman, Mr. VanderBaaren advised that the lengthy driveway contained a row of trees along one edge of the driveway as well as a larger stand of trees on the other side of the driveway. Councillor Jake Smola questioned if any interest charges would be assessed on the deferred development charges and Mr. T. McCabe advised that they would not as the City was not putting out any money and Mr. D. Mansell PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 - 126 - CITY OF KITCHENER PD 96~79 - 921 GLASGOW STREET - REQUEST FOR DEFERRAL OF DEVELOPMENT CHARGES - LOT 1 (STAGE 2) DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-88042 - 1021366 ONTARIO LTD. - WEST WARD (CONT'D) noted that a higher development charge rate would be collected in the future and would compensate for interest charges not being applied. On motion by Councillor M. Wagner - it was resolved: "That Council direct the City's Legal Department to prepare the necessary agreement to defer the pre-registration development charges on Lot 1 (Stage 2) of Plan of Subdivision 30T-88042 to the building permit stage, in accordance with the Development Charges Act." PD 96/56 - 84 CHURCH STREET - MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 96121CIZJ - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 96181CIZJ - HOLLY SNIDER & EILEEN MALLECK - VICTORIA PARK WARD The Committee was advised that the Department of Planning and Development was in receipt of applications for Municipal Plan Amendment and Zone Change submitted by Holly Snider and Eileen Malleck with respect to the property known municipally as 84 Church Street. The subject property is located on the north side of Church Street midway between Benton Street and Eby Street and is currently a vacant site composed of 417.64 sq.m. in area with a frontage of 12.19 m. It was noted in the report that the owner proposes to add a special policy to the Cedar Hill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan, High Density Multiple Residential land use district and add a special use provision to the R-9 zone to permit a single detached dwelling. In this regard the Committee considered Planning and Development Staff Report PD 96/56 dated July 22, 1996 and a proposed by-law dated June 18, 1996 attached to the report. Also attached to the staff report was an additional report dealing with the Amendment to the Official Plan. Planning history with regard to the property was described in the report and it was explained how the property had been impacted by Stage 6 of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law program. Under the program the designation of the lands remained as high density multiple residential and were zoned R-9 to implement this land designation which permits only high density residential development. 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 the proposed special policy and specific use provision would allow a single family dwelling to be placed on the vacant lot. He advised that he had nothing further to add to the report under consideration other than to point out that Sections A and B of the staff recommendation should be revised so as to recommend approval to the Committee. Ms. Holly Snider was in attendance to support the applications. No other delegations were registered respecting this matter. On motion by Councillor M. Yantzi - it was resolved: "(A) That Municipal Plan Amendment Application 96/2/C/ZJ (Holly Snider and Eileen Malleck -84 Church Street), submitted in accordance with Council's request, be approved and the Municipal Plan be amended as outlined below: i) Amend the Cedar Hill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan, Part 3, Section 13.3 by adding special policy 13.3.4.6 as follows: PD 96/56 - 84 CHURCH STREET - MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION 96121CIZJ PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 - 127 - CITY OF KITCHENER - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 96181CIZJ - HOLLY SNIDER & EILEEN MALLECK - VICTORIA PARK WARD (CONT'D) "Notwithstanding the High Density Multiple Residential designation a single- detached dwelling shall also be a permitted use on the property located at 84 Church Street." ii) Amend Map 11, to identify 84 Church Street as a Special Policy Area as shown on the attached Schedule "A". It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this Amendment to the Municipal Plan is proper planning for the City. (B) That Zone Change Application ZC/96/8/C/ZJ (Holly Snider & Eileen Malleck), adding special use provision 220U to the lands located at 84 Church Street zoned Residential Nine Zone (R-9) be approved in the form shown in the attached "Proposed By-law", dated June 18, 1996, 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 a recommended Amendment to the City's Municipal Plan." PD 96~68 - 31 MCBRINE DRIVE - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 96/13/M/PMB - UDVARI INVESTMENTS & CONSTRUCTION INC. - SOUTH WARD The Committee was advised that the Department of Planning and Development was in receipt of an application from Udvari Investments & Construction Inc., to change the zoning of property known municipally as 31 McBrine Drive. The zoning change would add a special use provision to the Business Park Zone (B-l) on the subject lands to allow a health clinic. In this regard the Committee considered Planning and Development Staff Report PD 96/68 dated July 23, 1996 and a proposed by-law dated July 25, 1996 attached to the report. It was noted in the report that the subject property was located at the southwest corner of McBrine Drive and Mclntyre Drive and was developed with an existing plaza. The lands are designated Business Park in the City's Municipal Plan and a health clinic is considered a compatible use in all industrial districts which includes the Business Park District. 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 but did provide a brief explanation of the purpose of the application. Mr. Bill Dahms appeared as a delegation on behalf of the two medical practitioners who would locate within the premises as sub-tenants and advised of their support for the recommendation in the staff report. No other delegations were registered respecting this matter. On motion by Councillor T. Galloway - it was resolved: "That Zone Change application ZC 96/13/M/PMB (Udvari Investments & Construction Inc.), rezoning lands located at 31 McBrine Drive by adding a special use provision to the B-1 zone be approved in the form shown in the attached "Proposed By-law", dated July 25, 1996, 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." PD 96~66 - 71 BANKSIDE DRIVE - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 961141BIPMB - HUMANACARE BANKSIDE INC. -WEST WARD PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 - 128 - CITY OF KITCHENER The Committee was advised that the Department of Planning and Development was in receipt of an application from Humanacare Bankside Inc., to change the zoning of property known municipally as 71 Bankside Drive. The zoning change proposed is to add a special use provision on the Residential Nine Zone (R-9) to allow the development of a health office within the existing residential care facility or the future multiple residential development. The subject lands are designated High Rise Residential in the City's Municipal Plan which recognizes the proposed health office as being compatible with residential uses. As well, the subject property meets the Iocational criteria set out in the Municipal Plan required for locating new health facilities in residentially designated areas. The report points out that a health office is not normally a permitted use in the R-9 zone but that the proposed use meets the general intent of the R-9 zone as it will be an accessory use within the existing residential care facility or alternatively the proposed multiple dwelling. In this regard the Committee considered Planning and Development Staff Report PD 96/66 dated July 23, 1996 and a proposed by-law dated July 23, 1996 attached to the report. 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 he had nothing further to add to the report under consideration but did briefly explain the purpose of the application. Mr. Paul Britton appeared as a delegation on behalf of the applicant and indicated the support of his client for the recommendation in the staff report. Mr. T. McCabe advised the Committee that the Region has given notification to the City that there were no regional conditions and that accordingly it was appropriate to delete conditions 1 and 2 from the recommendation in the staff report. No other delegations were registered respecting this matter. The recommendation in the staff report was then considered and revised so as to delete conditions 1 and 2. The recommendation as revised was then considered. On motion by Councillor C. Weylie - it was resolved: "That Zone Change Application ZC 96/14/B/PMB (Humanacare Bankside Inc.), rezoning lands located at 71 Bankside Drive by adding a special use provision to the R-9 zone be approved in the form shown in the attached "Proposed By-law", dated July 23, 1996, 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 Municipal Plan." PD 96/67 - 78 STANLEY STREET - REVISION TO BRIDGEPORT EAST SECONDARY PLAN - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 951321SIZJ - WILLIAM MANSELL - BRIDGEPORT-NORTH WARD The Committee was advised that the Department of Planning and Development was in receipt of an application from William Mansell to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 78 Stanley Street. The proposed zoning change would rezone the property from R-4 to R-5 to legalize the existing two triplexes and allow a maximum of 6 units on the property. The subject property is located at the northwest corner of Stanley Street and Tagge Street and has a frontage of 24.38 m along Stanley Street and a flankage of 48.25 m along Tagge Street comprising of 1176.3 sq.m. In this regard the Committee considered Planning and Development Staff Report PD 96/67 dated August 9, 1996 and a proposed by-law dated July 25, 1996 attached to the report. PD 96/67 - 78 STANLEY STREET - REVISION TO BRIDGEPORT EAST SECONDARY PLAN - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 951321SIZJ - WILLIAM MANSELL - BRIDGEPORT-NORTH WARD (CONT'D) PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 - 129 - CITY OF KITCHENER 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. Mr. William Mansell was in attendance to support the recommendation in the staff report. No other delegations were registered respecting this matter. On motion by Councillor John Smola - it was resolved: "A. That the Bridgeport East Secondary Plan be revised as follows: That Map A "Land Use" be revised to change the designation at 78 Stanley Avenue from "Residential-lnfilling Low Density" to "Multiple Residential Low Density" as shown on the revised Map A attached dated "Revised July 24, 1996". It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this amendment to the Secondary Plan is proper planning for the City. B.That the Zone Change Application 95/32/S/ZJ (William Mansell) requesting a change in the zoning from Residential Four Zone (R-4) to Residential Five Zone (R-5) with Special Regulation Provision 228R according to By-law 85-1 on Part of Lot 23, Registered Plan 675 be approved in a form shown in the "Proposed By-law" attached dated July 25, 1996 subject to the following conditions being satisfied prior to any readings of the By-law by City Council: That the owner reconstruct the parking area and driveway in accordance with the attached site plan to the satisfaction to the Director of Traffic and Parking Services or alternatively, the owner submit to the Manager of Design, Heritage and Environment a Letter of Credit in the amount sufficient to guarantee construction and restoration of the parking area in accordance with the approved Plan. That the owner acknowledges that condition 1 is required to be satisfied no later than seven months from the date of Council having approved by resolution Zone Change Application 95/32/S/ZJ. In the event this requirement is not fulfilled within the seven month period, Council shall consider rescinding its zone change approval. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City and is in conformity with the City's Municipal Plan." KHI 2/96 - NEW MANDATE FOR KITCHENER HOUSING INC. - PRESENTATION BY PATRICK SIMMONS & SYBIL FRENETTE The Committee was in receipt of Kitchener Housing Inc. Staff Report 2/96 dealing with a new mandate for Kitchener Housing Inc., which has been recommended by its Board of Directors to the City for endorsation. Mr. Patrick Simmons a member of the KHI Board appeared as a delegation representing the Board to support KHI Staff Report 2/96. He made a brief presentation referring to the needs of the City and the importance of non profit housing to the City. He advised that the KHI Board has carefully reviewed changing economic and housing circumstances through its annual policy seminar and had invited input from members of City Council. Mr. Simmons commented that the current mandate of Kitchener Housing Inc., limits its ability to act and consequently the KHI 2/96 - NEW MANDATE FOR KITCHENER HOUSING INC. - PRESENTATION BY PATRICK SIMMONS & SYBIL FRENETTE (CONT'D) Board considered various scenarios relative to the future operations of KHI as outlined in the PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 - 130 - CITY OF KITCHENER report. Finally, he pointed to the need for Council support of KHI so as to allow it to accomplish the activities listed in the report. In response to a question raised by Councillor J. Ziegler, Ms. S. Frenette advised that the market value of the Kitchener Housing Inc., property was approximately half of the portfolio value. Further, she noted that the Province of Ontario was committed to its previous agreements with Kitchener Housing covering 35 years of financial assistance. Councillor J. Ziegler noted that the average monthly subsidy was in excess of $1,100 per unit and questioned how it could be justified in terms of building a larger property portfolio. Ms. S. Frenette advised that it was her belief that the average economic rent could be lowered to $800 per unit per month for future properties based on the absence of provincial government interference in project development and execution. She stated that it was their aim to develop properties at break even cost. Also, she pointed out that in its property development program if KHI wished to partner with the municipality, it would bring a business plan to City Council for consideration and approval. Councillor J. Ziegler raised the possibility that the Province would choose to divest itself of non profit housing units and Ms. S. Frenette advised that the province could not turn its debt back to the municipality for servicing. Ms. S. Frenette then made a presentation to the Committee summarizing the staff report commencing with analysis of conditions in the City of Kitchener ten years ago which lead to the creation of Kitchener Housing Inc. She commented on their history of involvement with various social organizations in the supply of housing, the change of provincial government and its objectives and KHI anticipation that this change of direction would generate concern on the part of City Council. Consequently, KHI proceeded to review and revise their mandate and this has been itemized in the mandate statement appended to the staff report. Ms. Frenette then reviewed each of the items under the mandate statement and provided comment on each. Councillor T. Galloway questioned the necessity for Council to consider the proposed mandate. Ms. S. Frenette pointed out that the provincial government has withdrawn its program of housing development and it was the desire of Kitchener Housing Inc., to continue building its housing portfolio. Councillor Galloway questioned why KHI should not disband and why they recommend getting into new construction. Ms. S. Frenette advised that under the new mandate there would be no financial obligations and no liability to the City relative to new construction but there might be the possibility of mortgage guarantees if the City consented in specific situations. In respect to KHI procedures for approval of tenants, Councillor C. Weylie questioned if Kitchener residents would be prioritized and Ms. S. Frenette advised that individuals transferring into the City did not have the same status as existing residents of Kitchener. Councillor T. Galloway referred to the disadvantages listed under option #4 on page 7 of the report and expressed strong reservations with the municipality being seen to take a lead role replacing senior levels of government and the municipality undertaking mortgage guarantees. Councillor Galloway referred to ongoing discussions of regional restructuring and questioned why housing should not be dealt with on a regional basis. Ms. Frenette commented that the issue boils down to how the corporation individually wishes to influence its housing stock within the municipality. Further, she noted that there was not strategic interest at the regional level in this issue. Councillor M. Yantzi commented that he would encourage support of the principles identified in the report and pointed out that specific cases could come forward to City Council for its consideration. Councillor K. Redman supported the thrust of Kitchener Housing Inc., to lead by example in meeting housing needs. Councillor T. Galloway stated that he was opposed to the new mandate on the basis that it establishes future liability for the municipality and expressed serious concern that projects would become a political decision. Further, he commented that if KHI was an arms length organization there should not be any financial support from the City. Councillor J. Ziegler asked that two recommendations in the staff report be dealt with separately. Further, he noted that KHI 2/96 - NEW MANDATE FOR KITCHENER HOUSING INC. - PRESENTATION BY PATRICK SIMMONS & SYBIL FRENETTE (CONT'D) there was a potential for the housing initiatives to mirror the situation with proposals for the preservation of the former St. Jeromes High School buildings and requested assurance that there would be no subsidy required from the City. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 - 131 - CITY OF KITCHENER Mr. J. Gazzola commented that the Management Committee had considered many of the concerns raised by City Council particularly items #10 and #13 and did not have any objection to the mandate as written. Councillor J. Ziegler put forward an amendment to item #10 of the mandate that would remove the words "financing, mortgage guarantees" from the statement so as to protect the City from liability with respect to any future project of Kitchener Housing Inc. Mayor R. Christy was opposed to the amendment and pointed out that senior City staff have no objection and the wording provided the flexibility that Kitchener Housing Inc., requires in order to seriously consider difficult projects. Councillor Ziegler's amendment was then put to a vote and lost. The recommendation in the staff report was then divided and considered separately. A recorded vote was requested. On motion by Councillor M. Yantzi - it was resolved: "A) That Council endorse the new mandate statement of Kitchener Housing Inc. (Appendix 'A' attached to KHI Staff Report 2/96 dated July 25, 1996) which was approved by the Board of Directors May 28, 1996; and is outlined below: MANDATE OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER NON-PROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION Policy and Proqram Implementation 1. Serve as a vehicle for the implementation of municipal housing policy prepared and researched by the Department of Planning and Development and governed by the Municipal Plan, the Downtown Revitalization Strategy and other policies and programs approved by Kitchener City Council; 2. Work co-operatively with public and private sector housing providers to develop alliances and partnerships and to avoid duplication of service, competition for land, and government funding; Acquisition 3. Contribute to the creation of additional housing units through the development, rehabilitation and conversion of buildings on sites purchased or leased by the Corporation, purchase through turnkey arrangements, and joint ventures with the municipality and the private development industry; 4. Focus on the development of sites in the inner city defined by the Conestoga Expressway, Westmount Road and the City of Waterloo boundary with a special emphasis on projects that will add to the housing stock in the downtown in conjunction with the municipality's downtown revitalization strategy; 5. Be cognizant of other social housing project locations to avoid an over-concentration of Iow income and special needs housing in any one area; 6. Give consideration to the development of underutilized or difficult to develop sites to demonstrate innovative housing solutions that may serve as examples to the development industry; KHI 2/96 - NEW MANDATE FOR KITCHENER HOUSING INC. - PRESENTATION BY PATRICK SIMMONS & SYBIL FRENETTE (CONT'D) Development 7. Construct projects whose building size, type, amenities, construction materials and PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 - 132 - CITY OF KITCHENER architectural features fit harmoniously with the character of the existing community while employing construction technologies consistent with cost-efficient project maintenance, management and security of property; 8. Develop innovative projects that will set the tone and standard for quality infill and adaptive reuse development in the city; 9. Partner with service clubs, support agencies and non-profit organizations to explore alternative housing tenure forms such as Abbeyfield Homes, Life Lease Housing, group living models and their integration into Kitchener Housing's portfolio; 10. To provide rental housing in the downtown consistent with the municipality's downtown revitalization strategy, partner with the City of Kitchener to obtain financing, mortgage guarantees, land, and in-kind services subject to a detailed business plan that sets out the worst case scenario for the municipality's consideration; Management 11. Provide cost effective, accountable and socially responsible property management services to enhance the quality of life for the residents and to cultivate a sense of ownership pride and community amongst the residents; 12. Where deemed appropriate and feasible by the owners, provide property management services including marketing, leasing, community development, maintenance, rent collection and enforcement of the Landlord and Tenant Act for Kitchener Housing, municipally and Regionally owned residential properties, and other non-profit organizations in the Region of Waterloo; 13. Recover all operating costs through provincial/federal subsidies, property management fees and rental revenues so as to avoid any impact on the local tax base." Mayor R. Christy and Councillors K. Redman, M. Wagner, M. Yantzi, John Smola, Jake Smola, B. Vrbanovic and G. Lorentz voted in favour while Councillors J. Ziegler, T. Galloway and C. Weylie voted in the negative. On motion by Councillor M. Yantzi - it was resolved: "B) That Council endorse the broadening of the client base of the property management services provided by Kitchener Non-Profit Property Management Inc. to include where deemed feasible and appropriate by the owners the management of other non-profit and co-operative housing developments in the city of Kitchener, residential properties owned by the City of Kitchener and residential properties owned by the Region of Waterloo within the city of Kitchener." The above recommendation was carried unanimously on a recorded vote. PRESENTATION - VERBAL REPORT ON FIRST WORLD CONGRESS ON CITY CENTER MANAGEMENT Mr. David Corks advised that several months ago City Council had sponsored his registration fees in connection with the First World Congress on City Center Management being held in London, England. He advised that he had reported on his experiences at the conference to the PRESENTATION - VERBAL REPORT ON FIRST WORLD CONGRESS ON CITY CENTER MANAGEMENT (CONT'D) Downtown Advisory Committee. Mr. Corks noted that the conference really involved three international associations and he then proceeded to convey the learning experiences and impressions that he gained from the conference. In this regard he noted that European countries appear to have an understanding of the numerous amenities required to ensure a healthy downtown and have also dedicated staff and budget resources for this purpose. He noted that the ring road systems still work in European cities based on a number of factors that are not present in PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 - 133 - CITY OF KITCHENER 10. 11. relation to City's in North America. He pointed out that one thing he has learned is that downtown revitalization was a very slow and steady process in the achievement of results. Finally, he advised that the second World Congress on City Center Management was being held in September 1997 in New York City and highly recommended attendance by members of Council. As an information item for members of Council, Mr. T. McCabe advised that an article from an August 1996 planning magazine had been distributed that discusses examples of how zoning change allows artists to live and work in commercial space to spur downtown revitalization. UPDATE - PIONEER TOWER WEST & MUNICIPAL PLAN REFERRALS Ms. C. Ladd advised that she was in receipt of a memorandum from Ms. L. MacDonald summarizing the outcome of the prehearing conference held on August 21, 1996 relative to the above referenced matters. She noted that it has been acknowledged that there were three different matters wrapped up in one and that they should be dealt with as three separate matters. In regard to the Pioneer Tower West Community, she advised that the Ontario Municipal Board has recognized the list of parties and that the Board has scheduled a second prehearing conference to be conducted via telephone conference call on October 15, 1996. At that time staff will advise on the schedule of Committee and Council November 4th and 12th consideration of a staff report and the Board has directed that all information be exchanged between parties by December 2, 1996. Further, December 16th is the reply date for parties to reply to the reports of other parties and a hearing date has been scheduled for January 6, 1997 for a six week period. Mr. B. Stanley reported on the Huron Natural Park Appeal and advised that with respect to the appeal, a second prehearing conference was scheduled to be conducted by a telephone conference call on September 9, 1996. The purpose of this prehearing conference is to determine the status if any of the Huron Natural Park Corporation and the City's position and whether or not there is any possibility of mediation. He noted that another prehearing conference telephone call has been scheduled for October 29, 1996 and its purpose is to allow the City Solicitor to seek instruction and direction and that a hearing date has been scheduled for the first week of April 1997. Mr. B. Stanley advised that with regard to the West Side Study, there were two referrals to the Board involving Weiland Investments Inc., and initially George and Anton Milla who's appeal was subsequently withdrawn. He advised that it now appears outstanding issues between Weiland Investments Inc., and the City can now be resolved and the Board has consented to a request from the parties for a deferral. He indicated that staff would bring the Committee up to date on this matter at a later date. PUBLIC MEETING ON OCTOBER 7, 1996 - DUPLEXING Mr. T. McCabe requested direction from the Committee with regard to the direction given previously that the duplexing issue be considered at a public meeting to be held October 7, 1996. He requested clarification as to whether the Committee wished this matter to be dealt with as part of its regular meeting that date or if the Committee wished to hold a special evening meeting to consider the issue that date. 11. PUBLIC MEETING ON OCTOBER 7, 1996 - DUPLEXING (CONT'D) On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler - it was resolved: "That further to Council's May 13, 1996 resolution respecting Zone Change Application 96/09/TC (City of Kitchener) and direction in the preparation of a new proposed by-law, policies, procedures for duplexing and the holding of a public meeting on Monday, October 7, 1996, we schedule consideration of this matter by the Planning and Economic Development Committee commencing at 4:00 p.m. on October 7, 1996." 12. ADJOURNMENT PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 1996 - 134 - CITY OF KITCHENER On motion, the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. L.W. Neil, AMCT Assistant City Clerk