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PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES
MARCH 23, 1998
CITY OF KITCHENER
The Planning and Economic Development Committee met this date commencing at 4:12 p.m. under
Councillor C. Weylie, Chair, with the following members present: Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors Jake
Smola, J. Ziegler, K. Taylor-Harrison, B. Vrbanovic, T. Galloway and J. Haalboom.
Officials present:
Ms. C. Ladd, S. Frenette, V. Gibaut, J. Given, B. Newell, P. Bacon and Messrs. J.
Gazzola, T. McCabe, B. Stanley, D. Mansell, Z. Janecki, P. Wetherup, J. Witmer
and L.W. Neil.
DELEGATIONS - REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RE: CAW AUTO TARIFF CAMPAIGN
Messrs. John Coleman and Jim Woods appeared as a delegation on behalf of the CAW, Canada
to request Council's consideration to adopt a resolution regarding the tariff on auto parts and
automobiles. A submission containing details of their presentation, an alphabetical listing of local
firms involved in auto parts manufacturing, a booklet describing the auto pact and a draft
resolution to the Federal Government was distributed to the Committee. Mr. John Coleman
advised the Committee that the 2.5% import tariff on auto parts had been removed and that the
government was considering removal of the 6.7% import tariff on automobiles. He referred to the
1965 Auto Pact and the benefits to Canada and the local community as a direct result of the pact.
In particular, he objected to unilateral removal of the tariffs without any corresponding benefit
being received. Mr. Coleman pointed out that the Japanese transplant automobile manufacturing
operations had refused to join in the auto pact agreement and commented on their unwillingness
to invest locally in the auto parts sector to the degree that the "Big Three" auto manufacturers
invest. Also of concern is over production by other Asian countries and the potential for dumping
of autos if the tariff was removed. Accordingly, he requested that the resolution be adopted.
Mr. Jim Woods, representing CAW Local 1524, made detailed remarks concerning the external
and internal pressures that workers have had to deal with to remain competitive and still produce
ever higher quality auto parts. He pointed out that no matter how high the quality of worker output
was, they could not fight against dumping by other countries and were in need of their
governments support on this issue to prevent that from happening which was likely if the auto tariff
was removed.
Councillor T. Galloway inquired if the delegations knew exactly where the government stood on
this issue at this point in time. Mr. Coleman clarified that the 2.5% tariff on imported auto parts had
been removed entirely and that it was his understanding the issue of reduction/removal of the
import tariff on assembled automobiles was in committee stage and that there appeared to be an
intent to lower the tariff. In response to Mayor C. Zehr, it was indicated that both Oakville and
Oshawa have passed resolutions similar to the one now being requested.
Mr. Ken MacDonald appeared as a delegation on behalf of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers
Association and distributed a submission outlining the position of his association on tariffs on auto
parts and finished vehicles. He indicated that their position was similar to that of the CAW and
asked that the City endorse the resolution presented by the officials from the CAW. Such action
would call for the rescinding of the decision to eliminate the 2.5% tariff on auto parts and to not
reduce unilaterally the finished vehicle import tariff. He stressed that the association's position
was not protectionist and noted that there is a standing commitment to reduce the tariff on finished
vehicles to 6.1% under a staggered GATT commitment where-in trading partners gave reciprocal
agreements. He provided three reasons why unilateral reduction of tariffs was ill advised. Firstly,
the tariff is a much needed bargaining chip, secondly, without a tariff there is a significant risk of
economic dislocation and thirdly, elimination of the tariff represented a loss of revenue for the
government which would have to be made up in the form of more cutbacks or a tax increase. In
summary, he pointed out that unilateral reductions in tariffs make no sense at all and weaken
Canadian prospects of gaining access to overseas markets.
Mayor C. Zehr advised that two weeks ago he had attended at a meeting of the Large Urban
Mayors and that the tariff issue had been raised for further discussion. He indicated that before
taking action on the matter he would like to ensure that any action taken would not be offensive to
the Toyota manufacturing plant in Cambridge. He suggested that the Committee defer its
consideration of this matter to allow him the opportunity to further discuss the issue with Mayor
1. DELEGATIONS - REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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RE: CAW AUTO TARIFF CAMPAIGN (CONT'D)
Jane Brewer of Cambridge.
On motion by Mayor C. Zehr -
it was resolved:
"That the CAW Canada request for Kitchener City Council to endorse a draft resolution
urging the Federal Government to reverse its recent decision on elimination of tariff on auto
parts and cease any action leading to the elimination of auto tariffs on vehicle assembly be
referred to the Committee of the Whole of the March 30, 1998 Council meeting for further
discussion of any potential changes to the proposed resolution."
PD 98/34 - 1250 WEBER STREET EAST - REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION TO EMERGENCY ACCESS POLICY
- SITE PLAN APPLICATION SP 97/22/W/VL
- EMMANUEL VILLAGE HOMES (KITCHENER INC.) - CHICOPEE WARD
The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 98/34 dated March
10, 1998. The report deals with a request of Emmanuel Village Homes (Kitchener Inc.) for
exemption to Council Policy respecting the length of an emergency access proposed in regard to a
development at 1250 Weber Street East.
Ms. C. Ladd briefly explained the purpose of the request and details in the staff report.
Mr. B. Green, Green Scheels Pidgeon Planning Consultants, appeared as a delegation on behalf
of the applicant to indicate support for the recommendation in the staff report.
No other delegations were registered respecting this matter.
On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
"That the request of Emmanuel Village Homes (Kitchener Inc.), for an exemption from
Clause 1.c)iii) of Council Policy 1-652, which requires a maximum length for an internal
driveway in multiple residential developments to be 150 metres from a public right-of-way to
the furthest point of development, be approved provided the maximum length of the internal
driveway does not exceed 185 metres."
DELEGATION - SAFE CITY COMMITTEE PRESENTATION - JACKIE MARSH & PHILIP FERNANDEZ
Mr. B. Stanley advised that the Safe City Committee was appointed in October 1995 and noted
that questions have been raised by some Members of Council regarding the terms of the
Committee's direction. He indicated that a delegation would make a presentation respecting the
Committee's activities as a preamble to the Committee's consideration of the 1997 Annual Report
of the Department of Planning and Development.
Mr. Philip Fernandez and Ms. Jackie Marsh appeared as a delegation to make a joint verbal
presentation assisted by overhead powerpoint illustration respecting the Safe City Committee. Ms.
Jackie Marsh commented that the Mission Statement of the Safe City Committee was to "make
(the City of) Kitchener look, feel and be safer". Mr. Fernandez stressed the necessity to work
together as a community to achieve a safe community. A detailed presentation was then given
that covered the following areas with regard to the Safe City Committee:
- historical background
- mission statement
- goals
- organization
- accomplishments
- future initiatives
DELEGATION - SAFE CITY COMMITTEE PRESENTATION
- JACKIE MARSH & PHILIP FERNANDEZ (CONT'D)
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Councillor J. Ziegler left the meeting at this point.
The seven Working Groups of the Safe City Committee which are itemized below were dealt with
in detail with respect to the purpose and future initiatives of each:
- proposal writing
- safety audit
- research and education
- priority
-lighting
- outreach & pilot programs
- policy & guideline review
A challenge was issued to Councillor's to find five volunteers from every Ward to supplement the
activities of the Safe City Committee and its working groups.
Councillor J. Haalboom raised the issue of the relationship between crime prevention and
environmental design. Mr. B. Stanley advised that the concept involves the recognition of three
components: person, victim and setting and he stressed that setting was critical as it addresses
physical issues related to discouraging criminal activity. He noted that in older subdivisions the
starting point of any committee activity would be a safety audit for a particular area.
Mr. P. Fernandez distributed copies of a brochure to Members of the Committee respecting Safe
City Committee operations.
PD 98/40 - PIONEER TOWER WEST
- MODIFICATIONS TO DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL OF:
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-94009 (JHS PROPERTIES INC.)
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-94008 (KRIZSANDERSON DEVELOPMENTS
LTD.) - DOON-PIONEER WARD
The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 98/40 dated March
19, 1998. It was noted in the report that since the Ontario Municipal Board approval of Draft Plan
of Subdivision 30T-94009 on March 4, 1997, JHS Properties Inc., has identified the need for
several minor revisions to the plan and draft approval conditions to reflect the more detailed work
that has been undertaken in preparation for plan registration. Revisions to the other three plans of
subdivision relate to the requested revisions from JHS Properties Inc. Within the report staff have
provided recommendations to advance to the Ontario Municipal Board which will give final
approval.
Ms. J. Given provided an explanation of the purpose of the report and tabled two changes in that
regard. In reference to recommendation l(f) she requested that the reference to Stage 5 within
the recommendation be corrected to Stage 4 in all cases. Secondly, she requested that a new
condition be added that would revise Condition 63 to add the following sentence at the end of the
condition stating "reserves are not required between abutting stages registered concurrently".
It was pointed out that Mrs. G. Nichols had not received the report until this date and Ms. J. Given
confirmed that she had spoken to her prior to the meeting and that Mrs. Nichols had only
expressed a concern with regard to the street name issue referred to in recommendation #2 of the
report. Ms. Given confirmed that the report was delivered to the Neighbourhood Association and
that the Ontario Municipal Board would be seeking a direct response from the Neighbourhood
Association with regard to these planning issues.
Councillor J. Haalboom stated that she could not see any reason not to change the road name
dealt with in recommendation #2 as requested by the Neighbourhood Association. Ms. Given
advised that the name that would be applied in that case would be Pioneer Ridge Drive.
Councillor T. Galloway stated that he supported the alternative name change but that he had
concerns with regard to the well monitoring issue and the obligations between developers. Ms. J.
Given provided an explanation of the well monitoring issue as documented in the report
PD 98/40 - PIONEER TOWER WEST
- MODIFICATIONS TO DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL OF:
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-94009 (JHS PROPERTIES INC.)
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-94008 (KRIZSANDERSON DEVELOPMENTS
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LTD.) - DOON-PIONEER WARD (CONT'D)
indicating that the condition relating to well monitoring was not necessary in respect to two plans of
subdivision and the residents have all the same protection with the changes that have been
recommended. She pointed out that the two major developers have agreed to assume all liability
with regard to well monitoring. Mr. D. Mansell clarified engineering issues respecting well
monitoring and noted that servicing would be in the ground before the other two small developers
could commence any development.
Mr. Bill Green, Green Scheels Pidgeon Planning Consultants, appeared as a delegation on behalf
of both Krizsanderson Developments and Maple Manor. He stated that the issue was simply how
do the two lead developers satisfy the obligations of the current conditions in the plans of
subdivision and he confirmed that no changes were proposed that affect the substance of the well
monitoring conditions. In summary, Mr. Green stated that he was in agreement with the
recommendations in the staff report and the changes requested to these recommendations by staff
this date.
Mr. Paul Britton, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson, appeared as a delegation on behalf of
JHS Properties and stated that he was in support of the recommendations in the staff report and
the changes requested by staff this date. Mr. Britton stated that he considered all the proposed
changes to be issues of detail and inconsequential and that the reality was that only the two major
developers were proceeding at this time and each have agreed to take on the liability with respect
to well monitoring. Further, he pointed out that the two developers have over 80% of the dwelling
units to be developed within these plans of subdivision.
Councillor T. Galloway questioned if Mr. Britton had a concern with regard to the street name issue
and Mr. Britton advised that he was satisfied with the renaming. Councillor Galloway then
questioned what the situation would be in the event of insolvency on the part of the major
developers and Mr. D. Mansell advised that financial obligations were that these developers were
paying 100% and their securities would be posted in this regard. Councillor J. Haalboom stated
that she could not support the recommendations this date until such time as she had confirmation
that the neighbourhood had no concerns with the revisions to the plans of subdivision.
The recommendations in the staff report were then considered and it was agreed to revise
recommendation l(f) as requested and to add recommendation l(g) as itemized by staff. In
addition, the Committee agreed that recommendation #2 be revised to name the local street in
Stages 11 and 12 from Pioneer Tower Road to Pioneer Ridge Drive.
The recommendations as revised were then considered.
On motion by Mayor C. Zehr -
it was resolved:
"1)
That Council recommend to the Ontario Municipal Board, the following modifications
to Draft Plan approval of Plan of Subdivision 30T-94009 (JHS Properties Inc.):
a)
That the revisions shown on the attached Plan of Subdivision dated "Revised
March 17, 1998" be approved and that the draft approval apply to this revised
plan showing the following:
i) the deletion of Block 5 (Stage 4), a drainage corridor;
ii) a minor shifting of the location of Block 11 (Stage 8);
iii) an adjustment to the boundary of the Plan of Subdivision to delete a small
block from Stage 7;
iv) a minor change to the staging boundary between Stages 1 and 11 on Fall
Harvest Drive;
PD 98/40 - PIONEER TOWER WEST
- MODIFICATIONS TO DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL OF:
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-94009 (JHS PROPERTIES INC.)
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-94008 (KRIZSANDERSON DEVELOPMENTS
LTD.) - DOON-PIONEER WARD (CONT'D)
b) That Condition 50 be revised to delete the date "November 28, 1996" and
replace it with the date "Revised March 17, 1998".
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c)
That Condition 70 be revised such that the list of owner/developers who will
be party to the agreement related to well monitoring be restricted to the
following:
"30T-94008 (Krizsanderson Developments Ltd.)
30T-94009 (JHS Properties Inc.)"
d) That the preamble to Condition 75a) be revised to read as follows:
"In the event Fall Harvest Drive and Pioneer Tower Road (new) in Stages 11
and 12 are not open to vehicular traffic at such time as the Subdivider wishes
to obtain building permits for any stage other than Stages 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5,
the Subdivider shall construct an alternate second means of access which
will connect to Pioneer Tower Road, as set out below:..."
e)
That Condition 95, which requires the conveyance of the drainage block
(Block 5 Stage 4), be deleted in its entirety.
f)
That all references in the draft approval to Block 6 (Stage 4) and Block 7
(Stage 4) be changed to Block 5 (Stage 4) and Block 6 (Stage 4)
respectively.
g) That Condition 63 be revised to add the following at the end of the condition:
"Reserves are not required between abutting stages registered concurrently."
2)
That Council approve a request from the Grand Hill Village Neighbourhood
Association to change the proposed name of the local street in Stages 11 and 12
from "Pioneer Tower Road" to "Pioneer Ridge Drive".
3)
That Council recommend to the Ontario Municipal Board, the following modification
to Draft Plan approval of Plan of Subdivision 30T-94008 (Krizsanderson
Developments Ltd.):
a)
That Condition 62 be revised such that the list of owner/developers who will
be party to the agreement related to well-monitoring be restricted to the
following:
"30T-94008 (Krizsanderson Developments Ltd.)
30T-94009 (JHS Properties Inc.)"
4)
That Council recommend to the Ontario Municipal Board, the following modification
to Draft Plan approval of Plan of Subdivision 30T-94017 (Maple Manor Ltd.):
a)
That Condition 65, requiring Maple Manor Ltd to be party to a joint well-
monitoring agreement, be deleted.
5)
That Council recommend to the Ontario Municipal Board, the following modification
to Draft Plan approval of Plan of Subdivision 30T-95016 (346874 Ontario Ltd.):
PD 98/40 - PIONEER TOWER WEST
- MODIFICATIONS TO DRAFT PLAN APPROVAL OF:
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-94009 (JHS PROPERTIES INC.)
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-94008 (KRIZSANDERSON DEVELOPMENTS
LTD.) - DOON-PIONEER WARD (CONT'D)
a) That Condition 62, requiring 346874 Ontario Ltd. (Vista Ridge) to be party to
a joint well-monitoring agreement, be deleted.
6)
That Council direct the City's Legal Department to prepare supplementary
Residential Subdivision agreements incorporating the revisions following Ontario
Municipal Board approval, to be executed and registered on title of the respective
properties.
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It is the opinion of this Committee that the Modifications to Draft Plan approval of these
Plans of Subdivision are proper planning for the City."
PD 98~27 - 70 FAIRFIELD AVENUE - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 971221FIZJ
- JAMES & LESLIE BOTT - BRIDGEPORT-NORTH WARD
The Committee was advised that the Department of Planning and Development was in receipt of
an application from James and Leslie Bott to change the zoning with regard to lands known
municipally as 70 Fairfield Avenue. The zoning change proposed is to rezone the subject property
to legalize an existing triplex dwelling constructed in 1953 as a duplex. In this regard the
Committee considered Planning and Development Staff Report PD 98/27 dated February 23, 1998
and a proposed by-law dated February 17, 1998 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.
Ms. C. Ladd advised that staff had nothing further to add to the report under consideration.
No delegations were registered respecting this matter.
On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
"That Zone Change Application ZC 97/22/F/ZJ (James and Leslie Bott) requesting a
change in zoning from Residential Four Zone (R-4) to Residential Five Zone (R-5)
according to By-law 85-1 on lands legally described as Lot 13 and Part of Lot 14,
Registered Plan 736, be approved, in the form shown in "Proposed By-law" attached, dated
February 17, 1998 without conditions.
It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this recommendation is proper planning
for the City and is in conformity with the City's Municipal Plan."
PD 97/114 -49 DOON VALLEY DRIVE
-ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 971161DIZJ
- 1090596 ONTARIO INC. - DOON-PIONEER WARD
The Committee was advised that the Department of Planning and Development was in receipt of
an application from 1090596 Ontario Inc., to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 49
Doon Valley Drive. It was noted in the report that it is proposed to rezone the property to allow for
future development opportunities in accordance with proposed development for surrounding lands
and that no specific development is proposed at this time. In this regard the Committee
considered Planning and Development Staff Report PD 97/114 dated February 24, 1998 and a
proposed by-law dated February 16, 1998 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.
PD 97/114 -49 DOON VALLEY DRIVE
-ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 971161DIZJ
- 1090596 ONTARIO INC. - DOON-PIONEER WARD (CONT'D)
Ms. C. Ladd briefly explained the purpose of the report and advised that staff had nothing further
to add to it.
No delegations were registered respecting this matter.
Councillor T. Galloway pointed out that Heritage Kitchener recently dealt with the property located
to the west of the subject property. In this regard the adjacent westerly property requires a narrow
access to reach its lands and he pointed out that originally half of closed Pinnacle Drive was
deeded to the property that is the subject of this zone change and half to the lands to the west and
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he questioned if there was any opportunity for the provision of additional right-of-way to ease the
access situation. Ms. C. Ladd advised that staff have been made aware of the concerns identified
by Heritage Kitchener and were willing to meet with Mr. Ferraz (1090596 Ontario Inc.) to review
the access issue.
On motion by Councillor J. Haalboom -
it was resolved:
"That Zone Change Application ZC 97/16/D/ZJ (1090596 Ontario Inc.) be deferred and
referred to the April 6, 1998 Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting for
further consideration."
PD 98/19 - MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 97/11/H/BN - CITY OF KITCHENER - HOUSEKEEPING REVISIONS
- VARIOUS SITES - WARD
· Property bounded by CNR, Strange, Dominion & Park Sts Bridgeport-North
· 800 Ottawa Street South
· 312-530 Karn Street
· 600-624 Lancaster Street West - rear of properties
· 94-106 Margaret Avenue
· Corner of Fairway Road and Morrison Road
· 491 Hiqhland Road West
South
West
Bridgeport-North
Bridgeport-North
Chicopee
Forest
The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 98/19 dated
February 19, 1998 dealing with a City initiated Municipal Plan Amendment Application with respect
to housekeeping revisions to various properties which are listed hereunder:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Property bounded by CN Railway, Strange Street, Dominion Street and Park Street (Ward
3)
800 Ottawa Street South (Ward 8)
The following properties on Karn Street (Ward 10):
312, 314, 318, 320, 326, 330, 334, 338, 342, 346, 354, 358, 362, 368, 372, 378, 384, 390,
402, 406, 410, 414, 420, 426, 430, 434, 444, 450, 456, 460, 466, 472, 478, 482, 486, 492,
500, 506, 514, 522, 524, 528, 530
The rear of the following properties on Lancaster Street West backing onto the Grand River
(Ward 3):
600, 606, 610, 616, 618, 624
94-106 Margaret Avenue (Ward 3)
Corner of Fairway Road and Morrison Road (Ward 5)
491 Highland Road West (Ward 9)
Attached to the staff report was the Municipal Plan Amendment document in this regard. It was
noted in the report that following the adoption of the City of Kitchener Municipal Plan in 1995, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law 85-1 was prepared to implement the land use policies of the Plan.
As a result of this exercise it became necessary for certain parts of Map 5 of the Municipal Plan to
be amended to bring the Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law into alignment with each other. An
explanation of each proposed amendment is outlined in the document with respect to the
properties itemized above.
PD 98/19 - MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 97/11/H/BN - CITY OF KITCHENER - HOUSEKEEPING REVISIONS
- VARIOUS SITES & WARDS (CONT'D)
The following statement was read by Councillor C. Weylie, Committee Chair:
"This is a Public Meeting under 'The Planning Act, 1996' to consider Municipal Plan
Amendment Application 97/11/H/BN (City of Kitchener).
Section 17 (45) of the Planning Act allows the Ontario Municipal Board to dismiss all or part of an
appeal without holding a hearing if the appellant did not make oral submissions at a public meeting
or did not make written submissions to the council before the plan was adopted and, in the opinion
of the Board, the appellant does not provide a reasonable explanation for having failed to make a
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submission.
In order to ensure the record includes all the names of those individuals who are making verbal
submissions today for this Municipal Plan Amendment, please ensure that you clearly identify
yourself before you begin your submissions and the Clerk will record your name for the record. If
your name does not appear on the record, you may jeopardize any further involvement you wish to
have in these matters.
Any recommendation made by Planning Committee on these matters today will be considered by
City Council on March 30, 1998. If City Council adopts the amendments, they will proceed to the
Regional Municipality of Waterloo who has the final approval authority for Municipal Plan
Amendments. They are also the body to whom appeals are sent.
Further information on these procedures is available from the City's Department of Planning and
Development or the Region's Department of Planning and Culture."
Mr. B. Stanley briefly summarized the purpose of the amendment application. He distributed
copies of a change proposed to the staff report and amendment document so as to specifically
identify additional properties along Karn Street that were included in the amendment and the
advertisement respecting this matter. In this regard properties numbered municipally from 368
through to 530 Karn Street were included as a revision within the application. As well, a revised
Map #3 was submitted in this regard.
No delegations were registered respecting this matter.
Councillor T. Galloway questioned if there was opportunity to expand the existing designation of
800 Ottawa Street South rather than change it. Mr. B. Stanley advised that if the City was to
acquire the parcel in future it would not have to go through another municipal plan amendment.
The staff recommendation was then considered and it was agreed to accept the revisions
requested regarding the municipal numbering of properties on Karn Street as previously itemized
and to accept the revised Map #3 in this regard.
On motion by Councillor Jake Smola -
it was resolved:
"That City Council approve Municipal Plan Amendment Application MP 97/11/H/BN
(Housekeeping Revisions) being an amendment to change portions of Map 5 - Land Use
Plan of the Municipal Plan, namely:
SECTION 4 - THE AMENDMENT
That Map 5 - Land Use Plan of the City of Kitchener Municipal Plan is amended as follows:
(a)
The land use designation of the property bounded by C.N Railway, Strange Street,
Dominion Street and Park Street, as shown on Map 1 of this Amendment, is
changed from Low Rise Residential to Comprehensive Development Area.
PD 98/19 - MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 97/11/H/BN - CITY OF KITCHENER - HOUSEKEEPING REVISIONS
- VARIOUS SITES & WARDS (CONT'D)
(b)
The land use designation of 800 Ottawa Street South, as shown on Map 2 of this
Amendment, is changed from Municipal Services and Public Utilities to Service
Commercial.
(c)
The land use designation of the properties on Karn Street, as shown on Map 3 of
this Amendment, is changed from Medium Rise Residential to Low Rise Residential.
(d)
The land use designation on the rear of the properties on Lancaster Street West, as
shown on Map 4 of this Amendment, is change from Community Commercial to
Open Space.
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(e)
The land use designation of the properties on Margaret Avenue, as shown on Map 5
of this Amendment, is changed from General Industrial to Low Rise Residential.
(f)
The land use designation of the land at the corner of Fairway Road and Morrison
Road, as shown on Map 6 of this Amendment, is changed Low Rise Residential to
Open Space.
(g)
The land use designation on 419 Highland Road West, as shown on Map 7 of this
Amendment, is changed from Low Rise Residential to Neighbourhood Commercial.
It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this Amendment to the City's Municipal
Plan is proper planning for the City."
REPORT - MCBRINE DRIVE - HURON BUSINESS PARK - OFFER TO PURCHASE - SITE 119
- PETER WATERS IN TRUST - SOUTH WARD
The Committee was in receipt of a report dated March 16, 1998 from the Economic Development
Division regarding an offer to purchase submitted by Peter Waters In Trust with respect to Site 119
in Phase II of the Huron Business Park.
Ms. V. Gibaut advised that small details with regard to the offer had not been concluded and
requested that the recommendation be deferred and referred to the March 30, 1998 City Council
meeting at which time it was expected the offer could be considered.
On motion by Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison -
it was resolved:
"That consideration of the following staff recommendation be deferred and referred
to the March 30, 1998 Council meeting:
That the City accept, and the Mayor and Clerk execute an Offer to Purchase dated March
19, 1998 submitted by Peter Waters in Trust with respect to Part 14 of Reference Plan
58R-5840 or otherwise known as Site 119 in Phase II of the Huron Business Park for a total
purchase price of $149,250 based on 1.99 acres at $75,000 per acre; and further,
The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute any other necessary documentation
required by the City Solicitor."
PD 98/33 - INTERNATIONAL DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE, SEPT. 20-23,
1997
The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 98/33 dated March 9,
1998. The report submitted by Ms. S. Frenette dealt with the International Downtown Association
43rd Annual Conference and 2nd World Congress on Downtown and City Centre Management
which she attended from September 20-23, 1997. It was noted in the report that the IDA is a
guiding force in creating healthy and dynamic centres which anchor the well being of towns, cities
and regions. Detailed comments were provided in her report on the following areas:
- retail recruitment
- developing a marketing plan
- future markets for downtown - developers perspective
- dealing with disorder - from panhandling to graffiti
- successful farmer's market
- next steps for downtown development - learned from IDA conference
Ms. S. Frenette briefly referred to her report and pointed out that the 1998 Conference would be
held in Victoria, BC in September and strongly recommended that a Kitchener Representative be
sent to the conference. In response to Councillor T. Galloway, it was indicated that the City is
generally on track in regeneration of the downtown.
PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES
MARCH 23, 1998 - 51 - CITY OF KITCHENER
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MEMO - REVIEW OF PRIORITIES / TIMING FOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES - DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
- "PLANNING TOMORROW TOGETHER 1998-2002"
The Committee was in receipt of the review of priorities/timing for strategic initiatives of the
Department of Planning and Development Strategic Report "Planning Tomorrow Together 1998-
2002".
By general consent, it was agreed to defer and refer consideration of this document to the
Committee's April 6th meeting.
1997 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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The Committee was in receipt of the Department of Planning and Development 1997 Annual
Report.
By general consent, it was agreed to defer and refer consideration of this document to the
Committee's April 6th meeting.
1997 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
The Committee was in receipt of the Economic Development Division 1997 Annual Report.
By general consent, it was agreed to defer and refer consideration of this document to the
Committee's April 6th meeting.
APPOINTMENT TO SAFE CITY COMMITTEE
Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison requested the Committee approve an appointment to the Safe City
Committee.
On motion by Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison -
it was resolved:
"That Mr. Steve Bongelli be appointed to the Safe City Committee for a term to expire
November 30, 1998."
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ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
L.W. Neil, AMCT
Assistant City Clerk