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PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES
JAN UARY 13, 1997
CITY OF KITCHENER
The Planning and Economic Development Committee met this date commencing at 3:17 p.m. under
Councillor C. Weylie, Chair, with the following members present: Councillors K. Redman, B. Vrbanovic,
M. Yantzi, J. Ziegler, and M. Wagner. Councillor T. Galloway entered the meeting shortly after its
commencement.
Officials present:
Ms. C. Ladd, V. Gibaut, and B. Newell and Messrs. J. Gazzola, T. McCabe,
B. Stanley, D. Mansell, R. Mattice, and L.W. Neil.
1. REPORT ON CANADA'S TECHNOLOGY TRIANGLE RESTRUCTURING
The Committee was in receipt of a report dated January 6, 1997 from Mr. J. Gazzola and Ms. V.
Gibaut dealing with a Restructuring Proposal for Canada's Technology Triangle (CTT). The
Proposal dated November 1996 was approved at a meeting between the Mayors, the Regional
Chairman, CAO's and Economic Development Officers that was held Tuesday, November 12,
1996 and has subsequently been approved by the Councils of Guelph, Cambridge and Waterloo.
The staff report refers to the history of the CTT initiative and the need for the CCT, which has
been an informal organization, to upgrade itself and acquire dedicated resources in order to more
effectively compete as a marketing body.
Councillor B. Vrbanovic advised that the Business and Industry Advisory Committee has a concern
with their lack of opportunity to provide input on economic development issues and that the
Chamber of Commerce has expressed similar concern. He questioned if more input should be
obtained before a decision was made on this matter. Ms. V. Gibaut advised that Kitchener was the
last municipality to deal with the matter with all others having approved it. Councillor B. Vrbanovic
stated that he would support the staff recommendation at this time but indicated that he would like
to see such issues placed before BIAC in future for input. Ms. Gibaut confirmed that several
discussions and presentations did take place at BIAC in respect to this matter but it did not receive
formal consideration by the Committee.
Councillor T. Galloway entered the meeting at this point.
Councillor M. Wagner questioned the likelihood of a successful private fundraising effort and Ms.
V. Gibaut advised that this issue would be considered by the new CTT Board. Councillor Wagner
also questioned if the level of funding was enough to do the job properly and Ms. V. Gibaut
advised that it was hoped that any additional funding that might prove necessary would come from
private sources. Councillor T. Galloway commented that through BIAC he would like to consider
other models for economic development activity and also noted that the Chamber of Commerce
was considering an economic model which should be seen by BIAC.
On motion by Councillor K. Redman -
it was resolved:
"That the City of Kitchener approve the Canada's Technology Triangle (CTT) Restructuring
as outlined in the proposal attached to the correspondence dated January 6, 1997 from J.
Gazzola and V. Gibaut; and further,
That the City of Kitchener allocate $30,000 in the 1997 Budget for CTT activities subject to
final approval of the 1997 Operating Budget; and further,
That the City of Kitchener allocate $7,500 in the 1997 Budget for the Canadian Institute of
Technology for the Environment (CITE) subject to final approval of the 1997 Operating
Budget."
2. PD 96/123 - APPOINTMENT OF CO-CHAIRS OF SAFE CITY COMMITTEE
The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 96/123 dated
December 16, 1996 advising that election of Co-Chairs for the Safe City Committee took place at
the Committee meeting held December 3, 1996.
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PD 96/123 - APPOINTMENT OF CO-CHAIRS OF SAFE CITY COMMITTEE (CONT'D)
On motion by Councillor M. Wagner -
it was resolved:
"That Trudy Beaulne and Councillor Karen Redman be appointed as Co-Chairs of the Safe
City Committee."
PD 96/124 - APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR OF DOWNTOWN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 96/124 dated
December 16, 1996 advising that election of the DAC Chair and Vice-Chair took place at the
Kitchener Downtown Advisory Committee meeting held December 12, 1996.
On motion by Councillor M. Wagner -
it was resolved:
"That Councillor Mark Yantzi be appointed Chair of the Kitchener Downtown Advisory
Committee, and further,
That Councillor Karen Redman be appointed Vice-Chair of the Kitchener Downtown
Advisory Committee."
PD 96/119 - 313 MILL STREET
- DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC96151MIRM
- MILLPARK DEVELOPMENT CORP. - ROCKWAY - ST. MARY'S WARD
The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 96/119 dated
November 27, 1996. The report deals with a Demolition Control Application submitted by Millpark
Development Corp. with respect to the property known municipally as 313 Mill Street. It was noted
in the report that the application involves the demolition of a derelict single family dwelling, vacant
for the past eight years, located at 313 Mill Street between Heiman Street and the Borden
Parkway. The owner's view is that removal of the structure will make the property more appealing
to potential purchasers and that demolition will facilitate the sale of the property. The property is
not affected by the Rental Housing Protection Act or the Ontario Heritage Act. Reference was
made in the report to the fact that in 1988 the owner registered a Development Agreement on Title
to construct a 20 unit apartment building but this was not pursued. As well a clause in the
agreement has effectively prohibited demolition in the absence of a redevelopment.
Mr. B. Stanley briefly explained the purpose of the application and noted that a abutting property
owners fully support the demolition.
Councillor K. Redman referred to a concern that was raised by a property owner that the subject
property should be fenced after demolition. Mr. B. Stanley advised that the demolition approval
process could not address such a request in respect to the site.
No delegations were registered respecting this matter.
On motion by Councillor M. Wagner -
it was resolved:
"That Demolition Control Application DC 96/5/M/RM (Millpark Development Corp.)
requesting approval for the demolition of a single family dwelling located at 313 Mill Street
legally described as Part Lot 46 of Subdivision 18, German Company Tract be approved,
and further,
That Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a Release of Condition l(x) of the
existing Section 40 Development Agreement pertaining to 313-317 Mill Street, registered
on title as Instrument No. 973867 and dated December 14, 1988.
PD 96/119 - 313 MILL STREET
- DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC96151MIRM
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- MILLPARK DEVELOPMENT CORP. - ROCKWAY - ST. MARY'S WARD
(CONT'D)
It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the
City."
PD 96/116 - MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP96/10/MP/BN -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC961381TCICL
- AMENDMENT TO PORTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL PLAN TO ACHIEVE FULL
CONFORMITY WITH THE REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN POLICIES
The Committee was in receipt of City initiated applications to amend the Municipal Plan and
Zoning By-law. The proposed changes would amend potions of the Municipal Plan to achieve full
conformity with the Regional Official Policies Plan and bring about conformity in the zoning by-law
in respect to agricultural policies. In this regard the Committee considered Planning and
Development Staff Report PD 96/116 dated November 7, 1996 and a proposed by-law dated
November 12, 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. B. Stanley advised that this matter had been considered and approved by the Planning and
Economic Development Committee at its meeting held December 9, 1996 but at the December 16,
1996 Council meeting the applications were referred back to the Planning and Economic
Development Committee meeting this date due to a necessity to re-advertise the applications as a
result of a concern that arose in respect to notice provisions.
At the December 9th Committee meeting Mr. B. Stanley had reviewed the purpose of the
applications and pointed out that the amendments to both the Regional and City official plans were
processed and approved at approximately the same time. As a result, there were a few
inconsistencies between the two plans and the recommendations this date address this problem.
He advised that since the December 9th meeting two changes had been made to the Official Plan
Amendment report. The first change dealt with Item (P), 8.3.4 Regional Transportation Systems,
Clause 4 which has been amended to address the concern that was expressed by Mr. Britton who
appeared before the Committee at its December 9th meeting. The second change is to Item (R)
on page 12 of the Amendment Report wherein Part 4, Section 3.4 was amended to delete the last
two paragraphs that had referred to public input. Mr. Stanley advised that a third change has been
proposed this date in respect to Section 7.5, Wetland Policies, Policy 8 so as to include Trunk
Water Mains within the definition of major municipal infrastructure. He noted that Ms. B. Newell
had circulated the proposed revision to the Committee which came about as a result of a request
from the Public Works Department.
No delegations were registered respecting this matter.
The recommendation in the staff report was then considered. It was agreed to revise
Recommendation 1(i) to include reference to Trunk Water Mains under Policy 8 of Section 7.5.
The Staff Recommendation as revised was then considered.
On motion by Councillor T. Galloway -
it was resolved:
"1)
That City Council approve Municipal Plan Amendment Application MP 96/10/MP/BN
attached to staff report PD 96/116, being an amendment to the City of Kitchener
Municipal Plan to achieve conformity with the Regional Official Policies Plan by:
(a) amending Part 1, Section 2.4 to acknowledge Regional approval of
Community Plans where they are deemed to affect matters of Provincial or
Regional significance.
PD 96/116 - MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP96/10/MP/BN -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC961381TCICL
- AMENDMENT TO PORTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL PLAN TO ACHIEVE FULL
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CONFORMITY WITH THE REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN POLICIES (CONT'D)
(b) amending Part 1, Section 3 to acknowledge that the Regional Population
and Household Forecasts will be used by the City where appropriate for
planning, infrastructure and other studies.
(c) amending Part 1, Sub-Section 3.1 to include Kitchener's household
figures as forecasted by the Regional Population and Household Forecasts.
(d) amending Part 2, Policy 1.1.3 to delete the policy and renumber the
remaining policies in this Sub-Section.
(e) amending Part 2, Policy 2.1.1 to indicate that the City will cooperate with
the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and Area Municipalities to develop
economic strategies, produce promotional material and monitor growth.
(f) amending Part 2, Policy 2.3.2.5 to reflect the Regional Municipality of
Waterloo's non-involvement in Community Shopping Centres development
and to acknowledge that Regional approval is necessary for Retail and
Traffic Impact Studies associated with any Fairview Park Mall expansion.
(g) (i) amending Part 2, Policy 4.1.6 (i) to replace it with a new policy to
recognize that individual septic system will only be permitted when
associated with agricultural areas and with infilling in existing unserviced
developed areas where other forms of servicing are not feasible.
(g) (ii) amending Part 3, Policy 3.1.1.5 to indicate that individual septic
system shall only be considered as a servicing option within Limited Service
Residential Districts designated at the time of approval of this Plan.
(h) amending Part 2, Policy 4.5.1.1 to indicate that the City shall require the
proponent to submit an environmental audit where a change in the permitted
or legal use of lands is proposed on or adjacent to known, suspected or
potentially contaminated sites.
(i) amending the Plan to delete Part 2, Section 7 (except Policies 7.1.2.2 and
7.6.1.9) in its entirety and replace it with a new Section 7 "Natural Resources
Management" appended to this report which adds two new sub-sections
(Natural Habitat Network and Environmental Impact Studies), renumbers all
policies and modifies some policies as highlighted in bold italic. Furthermore,
Section 7.5, Policy 8 is further modified to include trunk water mains.
(j) amending Part 2, Policy 8.3.2.3 to indicate that new private access points
onto King Street East between Sportsworld Drive and Highway 401 may be
prohibited and to remove the phrase "The City shall prohibit."
(k) amending Map 6 "Nodes and Transit Corridors" to identify as Secondary
Corridors Old King Street between the Grand River and Highway 401, and
Benton Street/Queen Street between King Street East and Highland Road.
(I) amending Part 3, Policy 3.3 to clarify where lodging houses and residential
care facilities are permitted within the residential districts. (This amendment
will not change the effect of the existing policies on lodging houses and
residential care facilities).
PD 96/116 - MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP96/10/MP/BN -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC961381TCICL
- AMENDMENT TO PORTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL PLAN TO ACHIEVE FULL
CONFORMITY WITH THE REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN POLICIES (CONT'D)
(m) amending Part 3. Policy 9.1.3 (i), (ii) and (iv) to increase the minimum lot
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size for a new farm from 35 hectares to 40 hectares and to recognize that
when two or more existing farms are merged that a surplus farm-related
residential unit and ancillary surplus farm buildings may be severed from the
merged farm provided the dwelling is listed as a heritage resource
and has a lot size of up to 1.2 hectares.
(n) amending Part 3, Policy 9.1.4 (i) to recognize that land classified as Class
4 is not considered Prime Agricultural Land.
(o) amending Part 3, Policy 9.1.5 to prohibit severances for the creation of
new lots for non-farm residential uses except for infill purposes.
(p) amending the Plan to add in Part 2 a new sub-section 8.3.4 "Regional
Transportation System" which outlines the City's commitment to protect the
regional transportation system and move policies 8.3.1.8 and 8.3.1.9 to this
sub-section.
(q) amending Part 4 of the Plan to add a new sub-section 1.9 "Planning and
Development Approval Process" which is intended to ensure that the City's
approval process respects policies and procedures of all levels of
government.
(r) amending Part 4, Section 3.4 to delete the last two paragraphs in order to
make the Municipal Plan with respect to public input reflective of the revised
Planning Act and the Regional Official Policies Plan.
(s) amending Part 5, Schedule A to modify the definition of "Environmental
Impact Study" to indicate that an Environment Impact Study will determine
whether a development may proceed and identify actions to be taken in order
of preference to prevent, minimize or mitigate the environmental impacts of
the proposed development.
It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this Amendment to the City's
Municipal Plan is proper planning for the City.
2)
That Zone Change Application ZC 96/38/TC/CL (City Initiated) increasing the
minimum lot size for agriculture uses in the Agriculture Zone (A-l) be approved, in
the form shown in the attached "Proposed By-law" dated November 12, 1996.
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 97/2 - RE-ADOPTION OF KITCHENER DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
PLAN
PD 96/84 - REVISION TO KITCHENER DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff reports PD 97/2 and 96/84
dealing with revision to the Kitchener Downtown Community Improvement Plan. In the
background of Staff Report PD 97/2 it was pointed out that there was some question in regard to
the notice requirement for this matter. Accordingly staff have requested that the Committee hold
another public meeting and re-adopt the same four (4) recommendations.
It was pointed out that notice that the Committee would hold a public meeting this date had
previously been given.
PD 97/2 - RE-ADOPTION OF KITCHENER DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
PLAN
PD 96/84 - REVISION TO KITCHENER DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
(CONT'D)
Mr. B. Stanley advised that Staff had nothing further to add to the report under consideration.
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No delegations were registered with respect to this matter.
On motion by Councillor M. Wagner -
it was resolved:
"That we re-affirm City Council's December 16, 1996 approval of the Kitchener Downtown
Community Improvement Plan (Clause #6 of the Dec. 16/96 PEDC report), as outlined
below:
1) That City Council repeal By-law 87-263, and adopt the revised Community Improvement
Project Area as described on the attached Schedule "A" to staff report PD 96/84.
2) That City Council rescind the current Kitchener Downtown Community Improvement
Plan, dated February 15, 1988, adopted by City Council by By-law 88-48 on March 21,
1988, and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs on April 28, 1988.
3) That City Council approve the Kitchener Downtown Community Improvement Plan,
dated November 13, 1996, attached to staff report PD 96/84.
4) That City Council formally advise Premier Michael Harris, and the Province of Ontario
that City of Kitchener relies upon Section 28 of the Planning Act as a key component of our
strategy to stimulate the renewal of our Downtown, and further that Kitchener's Downtown
would benefit through the amending of Section 28 (7) of the Ontario Planning Act to allow
for tenant participation in certain grant programs such as the City's Facade Improvement
Loan Program."
NOTICE OF APRIL 22, 1997 DEMOGRAPHIC WORKSHOP BY DAVID FOOTE
Councillor C. Weylie requested that the committee members and the staff mark their calendars for
April 22, 1997 as a Demographic Workshop was being presented by David Foote. She had
advised that more detailed information on the presentation would be available at a later date.
REVISION TO 1997 - POST 1998 STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Councillor T. Galloway referred to the discussion that had taken place at the Committee's
December 9, 1996 meeting with respect to the Staging of Development Report and clarified that
his recommendation to advance Parcel #23 should also have included Parcel #22
(Harding/Annets/Seip) along with Parcel #23 as being advanced from 1997 C to Municipal Draft
Plan Approval 1997 B since both properties were being developed together by the same planning
consultant and servicing scheme.
On motion by Councillor T. Galloway -
it was resolved:
"That with respect to Council's December 16, 1996 approval of the 1997-Post 1998 Staging
of Development Report (Clause #7 of the PEDC report), the following revision be approved
and incorporated as sub-item (e) under item 3:
'e)
That the request from Harding/Annets/Seip be supported and that Parcel #22
be advanced from 1997 C to Municipal Draft Plan Approval 1997 B'."
LETTER - 88 WEBER STREET WEST - REQUEST TO WAIVE ENFORCEMENT OF THE SIGN BY-LAW
- AESTHETICS & ELECTROLYSIS STUDIO - CENTRE WARD
The Committee was in receipt of a letter dated January 9, 1997 from Ms. Ursula Mausberg who
has requested approval for a mobile sign to be erected for a two month period at 88 Weber Street
West which operates as an Aesthetics and Electrolysis Studio.
Mr. T. McCabe advised that staff have considered the request and visited the site. He stated that
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the property is located in a 'Conversion Area' which does not allow portable signs and due to a
lack of frontage on such a narrow lot any sign would create a visibility obstruction when exiting the
driveway. Accordingly, staff recommend that the Committee and/or Council not approve such
request should the applicant appear before City Council.
10. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 3:32 p.m.
L.W. Neil, AMCT
Assistant City Clerk