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APRIL 21, 1997
PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES
CITY OF KITCHENER
The Planning and Economic Development Committee met this date commencing at 3:53 p.m. under
Councillor C. Weylie, Chair, with the following members present: Mayor R. Christy and Councillors J.
Ziegler, M. Yantzi, T. Galloway, G. Lorentz and John Smola. Councillors M. Wagner, B. Vrbanovic and
Jake Smola entered the meeting after its commencement.
Officials present:
Ms. C. Ladd, V. Gibaut, P. Bacon, L. MacDonald, J. Jantzi, and Messrs. J. Gazzola,
T. McCabe, B. Stanley, D. Mansell, J. Witmer, R. Mattice, P. Wetherup, J. Shivas
and L.W. Neil.
OFFER TO PURCHASE - PART OF SITE 2, RP 58R-7231 - LANCASTER BUSINESS PARK - WHITNEY AND COMPANY REALTY LIMITED, IN TRUST
- BRIDGEPORT-NORTH WARD
Ms. V. Gibaut distributed an Offer to Purchase a parcel of land in Phase I of the Lancaster
Corporate Centre received from Whitney & Company Realty Limited, in Trust. She noted that
Whitney & Company were negotiating on behalf of their client, Co-operators General Insurance
Company, which intends to consolidate two existing offices currently located in Kitchener and
Cambridge and that the Lancaster Corporate Centre has been identified as the most preferable
location for the new "Waterloo-Wellington District Office" which will have approximately 60
employees working at that location.
In response to Councillor T. Galloway, Ms. Gibaut advised that the property in question was
situated between the Real Estate Board building and the Green on the Grand.
On motion by Councillor John Smola -
it was resolved:
"That the City accept, and the Mayor and Clerk execute an Offer to Purchase submitted by
Whitney & Company Realty Limited, In Trust, with respect to land in Phase 1 of the
Lancaster Corporate Centre and being composed of the most westerly 1.5 acres of Parts 3,
20 & 21 on Reference Plan 58R-7231, having a frontage of about 227 feet, a depth of
about 295 feet, at a total purchase price of approximately $225,580.00 based on a price of
$175,000 per acre for 1.24 acres of land with no restrictions (Parts 3 and 21) and
$33,000.00 per acre for .26 acres which is restricted by regulations (Part of Part 20); and
further,
That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute any other necessary
documentation required by the City Solicitor."
PD 97~20 - KEEWATIN AVENUE
- ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 96/40/K/PB
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-96007
- HALLMAN ROSEDALE LIMITED - STANLEY PARK WARD
The Committee was advised that the Department of Planning and Development was in receipt of
applications for Zone Change and Subdivision submitted by Hallman Rosedale Limited relative to
a parcel of land having frontage on Keewatin Avenue within the Grand River North Community,
east of Lackner Boulevard. It was noted in the report that the applicant proposes to rezone and
subdivide the lands to allow for the development of 45 lots, intended for single detached dwellings
and one storm water management block and that the subject lands were formerly a school site
which has been declared surplus by the Waterloo County Board of Education. Concurrent with
the applications a revision to the Grand River North Community Plan was also proposed. In this
regard, the Committee considered Planning and Development Staff Report PD 97/20 dated March
27, 1997 and a proposed by-law dated March 26, 1997 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.
2. PD 97~20 - KEEWATIN AVENUE
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- ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 96/40/K/PB
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-96007
- HALLMAN ROSEDALE LIMITED - STANLEY PARK WARD (CONT'D)
Ms. C. Ladd explained the purpose of the applications and requested the Committee consider two
minor amendments. The first relates to Condition 55(b) of the Subdivision Application which she
noted should refer only to Block 51 and requested that reference to Block 52 be deleted. The
second change relates to the text of the report as contained on page 5 and she asked that the
average lot width proposed be corrected from 15.5 metres to 10.8 metres. Ms. Ladd advised the
Committee it was her understanding that a delegation was going to request exemption from the
condition requiring the installation of sidewalks on both sides of the proposed court and she noted
that the condition had been included as a requirement of standing Council policy.
Mr. P. Dietrich, Wright-Dietrich Planning Consultants, appeared as a delegation acting on behalf
of Hallman Rosedale Limited. Mr. Dietrich advised that it has been their experience that sidewalks
were only required on one side of street cul-de-sacs and noted that a sidewalk on one side of the
proposed street would serve to complete a community trail link in the area.
Councillors M. Wagner and B. Vrbanovic entered the meeting at this point.
Mr. Dietrich requested exemption from the Council sidewalk requirement. He advised that the
developer was faced with a challenging grading exercise on this site and proposes in lieu of the
requirement to install a sidewalk on one side of the cul-de-sac to undertake additional cost to
naturalize the area as part of the grading work. Further he noted that if the sidewalk was not
required on one side of the street there would be additional driveway length for vehicle parking
rather than having such parking take place on the street.
Councillor Jake Smola entered the meeting at this point.
Councillor Jake Smola disclosed a conflict of interest and abstained from all discussion as his
residence is located within the circulation zone for the proposed development.
Ms. C. Ladd explained that current policy allows for sidewalk installation on one side of a cul-de-
sac with a 16 metre right-of-way that contains less than 30 dwelling units, whereas the street in
question being an 18 metre right-of-way and containing 44 dwelling units requires sidewalk on
both sides in accordance with Council policy.
In response to Councillor J. Ziegler, Mr. P. Dietrich advised that he was prepared to put the offer of
naturalization in writing. Councillor M. Wagner questioned if the naturalization proposal would be
a real enhancement and Mr. D. Mansell advised that the developer was required to stabilize the
bank as part of the development. He noted that the developer was proposing a planting program
but suggested that there was no advantage to the municipality since in effect it was a tree planting
program to the benefit of private owners.
Councillor J. Ziegler proposed a motion to grant the request and allow for installation of sidewalk
on one side only of the cul-de-sacs subject to inclusion of an additional condition to require that
the developer install a naturalization scheme as proposed that goes beyond the stabilization
program required as part of the Subdivision Agreement. In support of his motion, Councillor
Ziegler referred to the fact that the subject lands comprised a leftover site in the area that
represented an infill situation that was more difficult to develop and that the developers sidewalk
proposal would allow for more on-site parking and lessen on-street parking. Councillor M. Yantzi
stated that he supported the recommendation in the staff report and was opposed to Councillor
Ziegler's motion on the basis that public space, being the additional sidewalk space, was being
traded for the naturalization program proposed for private space. Councillor Ziegler's motion was
then put to a vote and lost.
PD 97~20 - KEEWATIN AVENUE
- ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 96/40/K/PB
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- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-96007
- HALLMAN ROSEDALE LIMITED - STANLEY PARK WARD (CONT'D)
The recommendations in the staff report were then considered and it was agreed to revise the
report in respect to Condition of 55(b) as requested by Ms. C. Ladd.
The recommendations, as revised, were then considered.
On motion by Councillor M. Yantzi -
it was resolved:
A. That the "Grand River North Community Plan" be revised as follows:
a)
That Map "A" Land Use Plan, be revised to redesignate lands as indicated on the
map attached, from Parks and Schools to Low Density Residential.
b) That the Policy 3.5.5. be deleted.
It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this revision to the Community Plan is
proper planning for the City.
That Zone Change Application ZC 96/40/K/PB (Hallman Rosedale Ltd.) requesting a
change in zoning from Neighbourhood Institutional (I-1), Public Park Zone (P-l), to
Residential Four Zone (R-4), Open Space Zone (P-2), Public Park Zone (P-l),
according to By-law 85-1 and from Park, Public Open Space (P), Semi-Restricted
Residential (R2B) according to By-law 4830 to Open Space Zone (P-2) and
Residential Four Zone (R-4) according to By-law 85-1, on Part of Blocks 231 and
232, Registered Plan 1829 and Lot 52, Blocks 60, 61, 62, 63 and 69, Registered
Plan 1829, be approved in the form shown in the attached Proposed By-law dated
March 26 1997, subject to the Subdivision conditions contained in recommendation
(C) below.
That Subdivision Application 30T-96007 (Hallman Rosedale Ltd.) be recommended
to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for Draft Approval, subject to the following
conditions:
That the Subdivider enter into a City Standard Form Residential Subdivision
Agreement as approved by City Council embracing those lands shown outlined on
the attached Plan of Subdivision, and the following special conditions shall be
written therein.
The Subdivider covenants and agrees:
51.
That the final plan for registration purposes shall be prepared in accordance with the
attached Plan of Subdivision dated, March 5, 1997, providing that minor
amendments to said plan, acceptable to the General Manager of Planning and
Development and not affecting the numbering of lots or blocks may be permitted
without an amendment to this agreement. Any changes affecting the numbering of
lots or blocks shall require an amendment to this agreement to reflect such changes.
52.
To submit a Lot Grading and Drainage Control Plan for the approval of the General
Manager of Public Works, in consultation with the City's Department of Parks and
Recreation, the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and the Grand River
Conservation Authority prior to any grading or construction on site and prior to the
release of this plan.
PD 97~20 - KEEWATIN AVENUE
- ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 96/40/K/PB
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-96007
- HALLMAN ROSEDALE LIMITED - STANLEY PARK WARD (CONT'D)
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53.
54.
55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
60.
61.
The Subdivider agrees that prior to any grading or construction on the site and prior
to the City's release of this plan, to submit for the approval of the City's General
Manager of Public Works, in consultation with the City's General Manager of Parks
and Recreation, the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, and the Grand River
Conservation Authority, a detailed engineering design for storm water management
in accordance with the approved concept plan. Said engineering design shall be
approved prior to the City's release of the Plan for registration and shall include an
erosion and siltation control plan indicating the means whereby erosion will be
minimized and silt maintained on-site throughout all phases of grading and
construction. The Subdivider further agrees to implement all required measures as
outlined in the approved final design.
That construction traffic to and from the proposed subdivision shall be restricted to
Keewatin Avenue and Lackner Boulevard. The Subdivider agrees to advise all
relevant contractors, builders, and other persons of this requirement with the
Subdivider being responsible for any signage, where required, all to the satisfaction
of the City's Director of Traffic and Parking Services.
To convey to the City of Kitchener the following lands for the purposes stated
therein, at no cost and free of encumbrance, concurrently with registration of the
subdivision plan:
(a) Block 50, for park purposes;
(b) Block 51, for storm water management purposes;
(c) Block 49, for a community trail/emergency access.
That the street name within the Plan of Subdivision shall be "Glencliffe Court" which
shall be shown on the Registered Plan.
To construct a 1.5 metre concrete sidewalk on both sides of Glencliffe Court to the
satisfaction of the City's General Manager of Public Works.
That no building permits shall be issued until Blocks 46, 47 and 48 have been
consolidated with Lots 43,44 and 45, respectively.
The Subdivider agrees to install permanent 1.2 metre high, page wire fencing or an
alternate marking system to the satisfaction of the City's General Manager of Parks
and Recreation along the property lines of Blocks 51 and 52 of this subdivision and
Block 231, Registered Plan 1403 where such lot lines abut this subdivision. Further,
the Subdivider agrees to include a statement advising of the fencing or marking
system requirement in all Offers to Purchase and Agreements of Purchase and Sale
for such Lots or Blocks.
To design and construct an emergency access road on Block 49 and Block 111,
Registered Plan 1718 to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Public Works
prior to the issuance of any building permits.
To submit for the approval of the General Manager of Parks and Recreation
landscaping plans for Block 49 and Block 111, Registered Plan 1678, and to
complete the landscaping as approved in the case of Block 111, concurrently with
the construction of the emergency access on said Block and in the case of Block 49,
immediately after completion of construction on Lots 19 and 20 to the satisfaction of
the General Manager of Parks and Recreation.
PD 97~20 - KEEWATIN AVENUE
- ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 96/40/K/PB
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-96007
- HALLMAN ROSEDALE LIMITED - STANLEY PARK WARD (CONT'D)
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62.
The Subdivider agrees to fill, compact and grade in both preliminary and finished
form topsoil and seed/sod Block 50 to the satisfaction of the City's General Manager
of Parks and Recreation, to be completed in conjunction with the timing of grading of
surrounding residential development, not to exceed two (2) years from the
registration of the Subdivision Plan or at an alternate time approved in writing by the
City's General Manager of Parks and Recreation.
63.
The easement registered under Instrument Number 1279637 shall be quit claimed
prior to the registration of the plan of subdivision at the subdivider's cost.
64.
That a plan showing driveway locations for all lots shall be approved by the City's
Manager of Community Planning and Development Review in consultation with the
General Manager of Public Works prior to the installation of services within the plan
of subdivision.
65.
The Subdivider agrees that all zero side yard housing shall provide 1.5 metre wide
easements for maintenance and an easement allowing a maximum encroachment of
0.3 metres for eaves. The Subdivider further agrees that the registration of such
easements shall occur by way of Grants of Easement Agreement and a reference
plan to be deposited at the time of the sale of either the lot granting the easement or
the lot to be granted the easement. This condition shall be regarded as part of the
Regional Municipality of Waterloo's approval of draft conditions and as such,
consent applications shall not be required for the establishment of such
maintenance or eave encroachment easements.
66.
The Subdivider agrees that no sewer or water service will be installed within 1.5
metres of the centre of a proposed submersible transformer vault or within 0.9
metres of a proposed electrical service stub and that no fire hydrant will be installed
within 3.0 metres of a proposed street light pole or hydro pole. The Subdivider shall
review the Commission's engineering drawings to coordinate the locations of these
utilities and shall be responsible for insuring that these separations are maintained.
It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of the Zone Change and Subdivision
Application is proper planning for the City and is in conformity with the City's Municipal
Plan.
That the implementing Zoning By-law for Zone Change Application 96/40/K/PB
(Hallman Rosedale Limited) not be sent to City Council until Subdivision Application
30T-96007 has received Regional Draft Approval whereupon the amending Zoning
By-law shall be presented to Council for all three readings. Alternatively, three
readings of the amending Zoning By-law may be given if the City Clerk is presented
with a letter form the Regional Municipality of Waterloo advising that the Region has
no objections to the passing of the By-law.
That the lands within the proposed Plan of Subdivision be released from Instrument
Number 1312873, being a subdivision Agreement between the City of Kitchener and
Hallman Rosedale Limited, pertaining to the approval of the eleven lots fronting
Westchester Drive, immediately upon registration of the new subdivision agreement
required in C above."
Councillor Jake Smola previously disclosed a conflict of interest and abstained from all discussion
and voting as his residence is located within the circulation zone of the proposed development.
PD 97~37 - PIONEER TOWER WEST COMMUNITY
- DEVELOPMENT CHARGES RE: MODIFICATIONS TO PLANS OF SUBDIVISION
- 30T-94009 (JHS PROPERTIES INC.)
- 30T-94008 (KRIZSANDERSON DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED)
- 30T-95016 (346874 ONTARIO LIMITED)
- 30T-94017 (MAPLE MANOR LIMITED) - SOUTH WARD
The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 97/37 dated April 11,
1997 dealing with subdivisions in the Pioneer Tower West Community. The report proposes
modifications to the following draft approved Plans of Subdivision:
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30T-94009 (JHS Properties Inc.),
30T-94008 (Krizsanderson Developments Ltd.),
30%95016 (346874 Ontario Ltd.) and
30T-94017 (Maple Manor Ltd.).
It was noted in the report that on December 2, 1996 City Council approved two municipal plan
amendments and several zoning by-laws and supported the approval of 4 draft plans of
subdivision for the Pioneer Tower West Community. These planning policies and development
applications were all subsequently approved by the Ontario Municipal Board on February 4, 1997.
However, at the time of these approvals, the development charges legislation was in a state of
transition and this has led to some difficulties in planning for the developments to proceed. The
staff report addresses this problem in detail and develops a solution in this regard.
Ms. C. Ladd explained the purpose of the report and noted that the solution that has been found
contains no financial risk to the City. Further she stated that a concern that was expressed that
such action might set a precedent has been determined not to be the case.
Mr. B. Green appeared as a delegation on behalf of one of the subdividers and advised that
several meetings had taken place regarding the matter and that he was in support of the staff
recommendation. He indicated that he wished to reinforce two things in regards to this matter.
Firstly, it was unlikely anyone else would attempt to proceed in a similar way and secondly, that
the Pioneer Tower West area was the only area in the municipality to shift from water and sewer
rate charges to full development charges. Further, he stated that with a full service development
charge rate, more development charges would be paid to the City than credits which would be
paid out.
Mr. P. Britton appeared as a delegation on behalf of J.H.S. Properties to support the staff
recommendation which he stated contained no negative financial consequences to the City. He
suggested that the development charge revenues would raise at least three times the amount of
money originally anticipated. Further, he stated that the recommendation removes some of the
uncertainty associated with financing of some of the services in the context of the Development
Charge Act.
On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler -
it was resolved:
That City Council recommend to the Ontario Municipal Board that the following
modifications to the draft approved plans of subdivisions identified below, relative to
the conditions related to municipal capital works and development charges, be
approved;
Delete the first two paragraphs of Condition 57 in Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-
94009 (JHS Properties Ltd.) and replace these with the following;
The Subdivider acknowledges that the community trail within the sections of
Pioneer Tower Road and Lookout Lane to be closed, as well as the "sanitary
sewage facilities" for Pioneer Tower West, which shall mean sanitary
pumping station, forcemain and related appurtenances, are not currently
included in the City's Development Charge By-law and if it wishes
PD 97~37 - PIONEER TOWER WEST COMMUNITY
- DEVELOPMENT CHARGES RE: MODIFICATIONS TO PLANS OF SUBDIVISION
- 30T-94009 (JHS PROPERTIES INC.)
- 30T-94008 (KRIZSANDERSON DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED)
- 30T-95016 (346874 ONTARIO LIMITED)
- 30T-94017 (MAPLE MANOR LIMITED) - SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
to proceed before the City's Development Charge By-law has been amended
to include these works, the Subdivider agrees to provide and up-front the
costs related to these services in accordance with the provisions of Section
13 (2) of the Development Charges Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter D.9 as
amended, in order that credits from Development Charges payable may then
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be available. Should the Subdivider proceed under the provisions of Section
13 (2) of the Development Charges Act, this condition within this subdivision
agreement shall hereby satisfy the requirement for the agreement required
under Section 13 (2). In the event the Subdivider proceeds after the City
amends its' Development Charge By-law to include these works, then the
Subdivider acknowledges it may only proceed if sufficient money is allocated
from the City's Development Charge Account to permit the City to fund said
works, or should the Subdivider wish to proceed ahead of such allocation, the
Subdivider agrees to be responsible for providing and up-fronting the costs
related to these services. Either alternative for the provision of services
ahead of City capital budget allocation outlined above shall be in accordance
with the following requirements."
Delete the first two paragraphs of Condition 63 in Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-
94008 (Krizsanderson Developments Ltd.) and replace them with the following;
The Subdivider acknowledges that the "sanitary sewage facilities" for Pioneer
Tower West, which shall mean sanitary pumping station, forcemain and
related appurtenances, are not currently included in the City's Development
Charge By-law and if it wishes to proceed before the City's Development
Charge By-law has been amended to include these works, the Subdivider
agrees to provide and up-front the costs related to these services in
accordance with the provisions of Section 13 (2) of the Development
Charges Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter D.9 as amended, in order that credits
from Development Charges payable may then be available. Should the
Subdivider proceed under the provisions of Section 13 (2) of the
Development Charges Act, this condition within this subdivision agreement
shall hereby satisfy the requirement for the agreement required under
Section 13 (2). In the event the Subdivider proceeds after the City amends
its' Development Charge By-law to include these works, then the Subdivider
acknowledges it may only proceed if sufficient money is allocated from the
City's Development Charge Account to permit the City to fund said works, or
should the Subdivider wish to proceed ahead of such allocation, the
Subdivider agrees to be responsible for providing and up-fronting the costs
related to these services. Either alternative for the provision of services
ahead of City capital budget allocation outlined above shall be in accordance
with the following requirements."
Delete the first two paragraphs of Condition 79 in Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-
95016 (346874 Ontario Ltd.) and replace them with the following;
The Subdivider acknowledges that the community trail within the sections of
Pioneer Tower Road and Lookout Lane to be closed, as well as the "sanitary
sewage facilities" for Pioneer Tower West, which shall mean sanitary
pumping station, forcemain and related appurtenances, are not
PD 97~37 - PIONEER TOWER WEST COMMUNITY
- DEVELOPMENT CHARGES RE: MODIFICATIONS TO PLANS OF SUBDIVISION
- 30T-94009 (JHS PROPERTIES INC.)
- 30T-94008 (KRIZSANDERSON DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED)
- 30T-95016 (346874 ONTARIO LIMITED)
- 30T-94017 (MAPLE MANOR LIMITED) - SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
currently included in the City's Development Charge By-law and if it wishes to
proceed before the City's Development Charge By-law has been amended to
include these works, the Subdivider agrees to provide and up-front the costs
related to these services in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 (2)
of the Development Charges Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter
D.9 as amended, in order that credits from Development Charges payable
may then be available. Should the Subdivider proceed under the provisions
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of Section 13 (2) of the Development Charges Act, this condition within this
subdivision agreement shall hereby satisfy the requirement for the agreement
required under Section 13 (2). In the event the Subdivider proceeds after the
City amends its' Development Charge By-law to include these works, then
the Subdivider acknowledges it may only proceed if sufficient money is
allocated from the City's Development Charge Account to permit the City to
fund said works, or should the Subdivider wish to proceed ahead of such
allocation, the Subdivider agrees to be responsible for providing and up-
fronting the costs related to these services. Either alternative for the
provision of services ahead of City capital budget allocation outlined above
shall be in accordance with the following requirements.
Delete the first two paragraphs of Condition 59 in Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-
94017 (Maple Manor Ltd.) and replace them with the following;
The Subdivider acknowledges that the "sanitary sewage facilities" for Pioneer
Tower West, which shall mean sanitary pumping station, forcemain and
related appurtenances, are not currently included in the City's Development
Charge By-law and if it wishes to proceed before the City's Development
Charge By-law has been amended to include these works, the Subdivider
agrees to provide and up-front the costs related to these services in
accordance with the provisions of Section 13 (2) of the Development
Charges Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter D.9 as amended, in order that credits
from Development Charges payable may then be available. Should the
Subdivider proceed under the provisions of Section 13 (2) of the
Development Charges Act, this condition within this subdivision agreement
shall hereby satisfy the requirement for the agreement required under
Section 13 (2). In the event the Subdivider proceeds after the City amends
its' Development Charge By-law to include these works, then the Subdivider
acknowledges it may only proceed if sufficient money is allocated from the
City's Development Charge Account to permit the City to fund said works, or
should the Subdivider wish to proceed ahead of such allocation, the
Subdivider agrees to be responsible for providing and up-fronting the costs
related to these services. Either alternative for the provision of services
ahead of City capital budget allocation outlined above shall be in accordance
with the following requirements."
That City Council recommend to the Ontario Municipal Board that Draft Plan of Subdivision
30T-95016 (346874 Ontario Ltd.) be modified by adding the following new condition relative
to the conveyance of lands below the floodline;
97.
To convey to the City of Kitchener Block 60, at no cost and free of encumbrance,
concurrently with any registration of the subdivision plan."
PD 97~35 - 78 STANLEY STREET
- REQUEST TO EXTEND DEADLINE TO FULFILL CONDITIONS RE:
- ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION 951321SIZJ
- WILLIAM MANSELL - BRIDGEPORT-NORTH WARD
The Committee was in receipt Planning and Development Staff Report PD 97/35 dated
April 8, 1997. It was noted in the report that the department had received a letter from the owner
of 78 Stanley Street requesting an extension to Council's approval to allow for the finalization of
Zone Change conditions.
The request for an extension and implications were discussed in the report and staff recommend
approval.
On motion by Councillor John Smola -
it was resolved:
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"That Kitchener City Council support an extension to the deadline for fulfilling the conditions
of approval for Zone Change Application 95/32/S/ZJ (William Mansell) to July 31, 1997."
PD 97~39 - 1997 GRANTS / FUNDING RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT
The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 97/39 dated April 16,
1997. The report was provided as information to the Committee relative to 1997 grants and
funding received by the Department of Planning and Development in respect to the following
undertakings which are discussed in detail in the report:
- "Nodal Living" - Affordability and Choice Today (A-C-T) Program
- "Live/Work Housing Conversion" - Affordability and Choice Today (A-C-T) Program
- Labour Market Partnerships Program
Ms. C. Ladd advised that staff had nothing further to add to the report under consideration.
On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz -
it was resolved:
"That Planning and Development Staff Report PD 97/39 (1997 Grants / Funding received
by the Department of Planning and Development) be received for information."
PD 97/41 - HIDDEN VALLEY CRESCENT
- RELEASE OF LANDS FROM RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT
- REGISTERED PLAN 1741, VACE INVESTMENTS LIMITED - FAIRVIEW WARD
The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 97/41 dated April 16,
1997. It was noted in the staff report that the department has received a request to modify the
Residential Subdivision Agreement for Registered Plan 1741, known as the Bridle Path Estates
development in Hidden Valley. Condition 72 of the Agreement requires that Blocks 25 and 26 of
R.P. 1741 remain in the same ownership so that Block 26, which has no frontage on a public road,
will not become landlocked. It was stated in the report that the Committee of Adjustment has
approved consent to sever three separate parcels from Block 25 to be used as lot additions to
enlarge existing lots 5, 6 and 7. With reference to these changes it was noted that the original
intent of Condition 72 is still maintained given that there is still sufficient lands available for
equestrian activities, there is no landlock situation created and access to Block 26 is still provided.
Ms. C. Ladd advised that staff had nothing further to add to the report under consideration.
PD 97/41 - HIDDEN VALLEY CRESCENT
- RELEASE OF LANDS FROM RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT
- REGISTERED PLAN 1741, VACE INVESTMENTS LIMITED - FAIRVIEW WARD
(CONT'D)
On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler -
it was resolved:
"That City Council release Part of Block 25, being the area encompassing the three lot
additions created by Consent Applications B-22-24/97 (shown as Parts 1, 2 and 3 on the
attached plan), from Condition 72 of the City's Residential Subdivision Agreement with
Vace Investments Inc., registered as Instrument Number 1102309."
REPORT-TEAM KITCHENER PROPOSAL
The Committee was in receipt of a letter dated April 17, 1997 from Mayor R. Christy conveying
broad general suggestions in respect to the creation of a "Team Kitchener" which would be a
working group appointed to create a comprehensive business and marketing strategy for the City
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of Kitchener. As a focus, two recommendations were advanced in the Mayor's letter.
Mayor R. Christy referred to his letter which he stated was a general outline of initiatives he was
suggesting with the hope that some of his Asian contacts could be capitalized on.
Councillor J. Ziegler stated that he was supportive of the proposed recommendations but would
like to add an amendment that the first recommendation be brought to Council for consideration on
or before May 5th and that the second recommendation authorize the Mayor to recommend
appointments to City Council rather than authorize the Mayor to make the appointments. Mayor R.
Christy acknowledged that there was a certain sensitivity in respect to the appointment issue and
suggested that Council may wish to discuss the names of possible appointees in camera.
Councillor M. Yantzi stated that he thought the Canada Technology Triangle (CTT) was the more
appropriate body to deal with this issue by including the broader community of interest. This issue
was briefly discussed. Councillor T. Galloway stated that he supported the Mayor's
recommendations with the revisions proposed by Councillor J. Ziegler. He suggested that
Kitchener must act quickly to capitalize on the contacts which the Mayor made on his Asian trip
and that it did not necessarily have to wait for CTT involvement. In respect to the comment in the
Mayor's letter regarding a Municipal Communications Officer, he noted that Council has already
dealt with the issue and a course has been set. Councillor M. Wagner also stated that he
understood Council had agreed to a course of action to proceed with a Communications Officer
and that he saw the Team Kitchener approach commenting on ways and means to proceed with
issues rather than if to proceed.
On motion by Mayor R. Christy
it was resolved:
a)
"That John Gazzola, Interim CAO, in consultation with senior staff, create an inter-
departmental working group to create Terms of Reference for Team Kitchener,
which are to be brought to City Council on or before May 5, 1997.
b)
That Council authorize the Mayor to recommend to City Council the appointment of
at least 5 community leaders to comprise Team Kitchener from those candidates
suggested by Council and staff. And further, that the mandate for Team Kitchener
will begin on May 5, 1997 with a final report to be tabled with Council in the first
week of June."
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PD 97~36 - DOWNTOWN LIGHTING DESIGN STUDY RE:
- APPROVAL OF CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PHASE
The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 97/36 dated April 10,
1997. The report requests the Committee endorse the Conceptual Design Phase in principle in
respect to the Downtown Lighting Design Study relative to portions of the seven identified typical
areas or streetscapes in the Downtown and links to the abutting neighbourhoods.
It was also noted in the report that the purpose of the meeting this date was to allow for public
input on the design.
Mr. B. Stanley pointed out that the study has been underway since last December and indicated
what was required as a result of consideration at the meeting this date. He reviewed the
Consultant's Terms of Reference and highlighted the seven study areas in the Downtown as listed
in the report. He emphasized that the Lighting Design Study focused on typical key streets but not
all streets. Mr. Stanley's presentation reviewed the consultation process and presentations that
have taken place to date.
Mr. John MacDonald, Architect and Mr. Phil Gabriel, Gabriel/Design, each appeared to make a
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presentation relative to aspects of the report which were illustrated by means of an overhead
display. Various aspects relating to light and the urban environment were touched on and it was
illustrated how improved lighting would relate to each of the seven areas. The relationship of
lighting to trees and plants and buildings was mentioned. In particular it was stressed that
business operators need to realize how much the issue of lighting can affect their businesses.
On motion by Councillor C. Weylie -
it was resolved:
"That the Kitchener Planning Committee endorse the proposed Conceptual Lighting Design
in principle as presented by the Downtown Lighting Study Consultants for portions of the
seven identified, typical areas or streetscapes in the Downtown and links to the abutting
neighbourhoods."
9. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m.
L.W. Neil, AMCT
Assistant City Clerk