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APRIL 6, 1998
PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES
CITY OF KITCHENER
The Planning and Economic Development Committee met this date commencing at 3:35 p.m. under
Councillor C. Weylie, Chair, with the following members present: Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors Jake
Smola, M. Jantzi, J. Ziegler, T. Galloway, J. Haalboom and John Smola.
Councillors K. Taylor-Harrison, G. Lorentz and B. Vrbanovic entered the meeting after its
commencement.
Officials present:
Ms. C. Ladd, V. Gibaut, and Messrs. J. Gazzola, T. McCabe, B. Stanley, J. Shivas,
Z. Janecki, D. Mansell, P. Wetherup, L. Masseo, D. Snow, J. Witmer and L.W. Neil.
PD 98/47 - ADDENDUM TO PD 98/17
PD 98/17 - OTTAWA STREET SOUTH EXTENDING TO BLEAMS ROAD
- REVISION TO LAURENTIAN WEST COMMUNITY PLAN
-ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 951101LILM
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95015 (LAURENTIAN FOREST - STAGE 3)
- ACTIVA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - SOUTH WARD
The Committee was advised that the Department of Planning and Development was in receipt of
applications for Zone Change and Subdivision together with a request for a number of minor
amendments to the Laurentian West Community Plan. In this regard, the Committee was in receipt
of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 98/17 dated March 10, 1998 and a proposed By-
law dated March 6, 1998 attached to the report.
The following explanation of the proposal is taken from the Staff Report:
"The Zone Change and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications will facilitate development of a
substantial portion of the Laurentian West Community. The proposed plan of subdivision will
provide for a wide range of Iow rise residential housing, with varying lot widths and housing forms,
together with various community uses. In this regard, the applicant intends to subdivide and
rezone a large 122.5 hectare parcel of land for between 1,282 and 1,749 single detached, semi-
detached and townhouse dwellings together with a convenience commercial plaza, two
elementary schools, and a district level park.
The subject subdivision and zone change applications are combined with a proposed revision to
the Laurentian West Community Plan which would modify the collector road network and
designate a new multiple residential site relative to the collector road network. A number of related
housekeeping amendments to various Community Plan policies are also being proposed so as to
ensure compatibility with this revised collector road network and the proposed plan of subdivision.
As the Zone Change and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications were submitted prior to March 29,
1995, the applications are being processed according to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
Accordingly, the provisions of Bill 20 and the Provincial Comprehensive Set of Policy Statements
do not apply and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo is the governing approval authority."
It was also noted in the report that the lands are presently designated Low Rise Residential and
Open Space in the City's Municipal Plan. Further the subdivision design is based on a modified
grid street pattern and is heavily influenced by the presence of the Laurentian and Borden
Wetlands and the associated upland woodlots and hedgerows. Other issues specifically dealt
within the report are: the Fischer-Hallman Road Extension from its present terminus at Activa
Avenue through to Westmount Road, sanitary servicing method and capacity, exemption from
emergency access policy and exemption from street naming policy.
The Committee was also in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 98/47 dated
March 31, 1998 prepared as an addendum to Staff Report PD 98/17. It was noted in the Report
that subsequent to the preparation of PD 98/17, a number of minor revisions to the
recommendations therein became necessary. The changes set out in the addendum report result
from proposed realignment of a walkway block, a minor error in delineating zone change
boundaries and minor errors in the referencing lots and blocks.
1. PD 98/47 - ADDENDUM TO PD 98/17
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PD 98/17 - OTTAWA STREET SOUTH EXTENDING TO BLEAMS ROAD
- REVISION TO LAURENTIAN WEST COMMUNITY PLAN
-ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 951101LILM
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95015 (LAURENTIAN FOREST - STAGE 3)
- ACTIVA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
It was pointed out that notice that the Committee would hold a public meeting this date to consider
these matters had previously been given.
Mr. L. Masseo provided the Committee with a summary of the purpose of the applications under
consideration. He briefly commented on some the history leading to recommendation this date as
it relates to Fischer-Hallman Road and its extension. Mr. Masseo referred to the lands of Max
Becker Enterprises and noted that the Department has requested that the subdivision application
be expanded to include a portion of the Max Becker Enterprises lands which will result in an
increase in the number of dwelling units being proposed for development at this time. With regard
to sewage capacity, he indicated that there was sufficient capacity for all lands within the natural
Borden Shed to be developed and that the system could still accommodate further capacity along
with the possibility of residual capacity in future. Mr. Masseo referred to a memorandum dated April
6, 1998 from D. Gilchrist which advised of a resolution passed by Heritage Kitchener at its April
3rd meeting regarding the subdivision application. The resolution deals with a park name and
certain archaeological study. He noted that staff feel that resource issues identified by Heritage
Kitchener will be satisfied before Regional Draft Approval.
Councillor T. Galloway advised that a concern of his was the absence of a condition that requires
either the Developer, the Region or the City to construct a permanent sidewalk along Ottawa
Street South.
Councillor G. Lorentz entered the meeting at this point.
Mr. L. Masseo advised that the City has been collecting funds for installation of sidewalks through
developments and severances and will be imposing a sidewalk for the lands that abut Ottawa
Street but installation could not take place at this time. Mr. D. Mansell confirmed that collections
have taken place for a future sidewalk but it was unable to be built until the Region widens Ottawa
Street and develops appropriate boulevards. Further discussion took place and Mr. Mansell
indicated that staff could look into a temporary sidewalk installation. Councillor T. Galloway
agreed as it was unacceptable in his view that residents would have to wait 5 - 10 years for the
Region to deal with this issue.
Councillor B. Vrbanovic entered the meeting at this point.
Mayor C. Zehr commented that the situation to which Councillor Galloway referred exists in many
newly developed areas of the City. Mr. Mansell commented that the sidewalk could be done if it
was a priority for the Region and he did confirm that a similar situation exists along numerous
Regional Roads. Mayor C. Zehr commented that when addressing planning and development
issues, the Municipality should take account of the needs of both the vehicular and pedestrian
traffic. He recommended the City investigate methods to provide for a temporary sidewalk along
Ottawa Street. Councillor Jake Smola commented that the same requirement for sidewalks should
be imposed as for sewers and it should be part of subdivision planning. Mr. Mansell agreed that it
was an issue as part of the subdivision process. Councillor T. Galloway advised that he was
proposing to have the matter addressed at the City's budget sessions and later introduced a
motion in this regard.
Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison entered the meeting at this point.
Councillor T. Galloway raised the issue of street names noting that Heritage Kitchener had
submitted a variety of names. In particular, he referred to the name Helena Feasby noting that she
was a teacher for many years at the Williamsburg School. Mr. L. Masseo commented on the
developers practices for street names and Councillor T. Galloway suggested that the name might
be used in the Max Becker subdivision when it develops.
PD 98/47 - ADDENDUM TO PD 98/17
PD 98/17 - OTTAWA STREET SOUTH EXTENDING TO BLEAMS ROAD
- REVISION TO LAURENTIAN WEST COMMUNITY PLAN
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-ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 95/10/L/LM
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95015 (LAURENTIAN FOREST - STAGE 3)
- ACTIVA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
Councillor T. Galloway referred to the block of lands off of Bleams Road of Mr. B. Henhoeffer
which are surrounded by the applicants lands and he questioned if Mr. Henhoeffer's development
interests had been considered. Mr. Masseo responded that Mr. Henhoeffer's interests have been
fully addressed and that staff went to great lengths in consideration of the future development of
the Henhoeffer property.
Councillor J. Haalboom provided comments on the street naming practices and suggested that
staff look at naming a school or a park after Helena Feasby. She also questioned the location of
properties of Heritage significance along Bleams Road.
Mr. Bill Henhoeffer appeared as a delegation to ensure that future development of his land was
not prejudiced by the Activa applications and to express concern over the possibility that his
development may be forced to accept wedge shaped lots given the configuration of the Activa
development. Further he stated that he would be happy to have a street name in his property
named after Helena Feasby. Ms. C. Ladd and Mr. L. Masseo offered comments on the road design
leading from the Activa lands to the Hehoeffer lands noting that there was a significant woodlot
and that Activa had made every effort to design the road to avoid the woodlot. Councillor T.
Galloway commented that a potential new collector road accessing Bleams Road would be ideal
for the Henhoeffer property and the street name of Helena Feasby could be designated for that
collector road.
Mr. Herb Fangrad appeared as a delegation on behalf of Central Baptist Church which owns lands
adjacent to the Activa property. A letter dated April 1, 1998 from the Church indicates that they
generally support the development and that their only concern was that their lands have access to
sanitary sewer capacity so as not to hinder or restrict the development of a Church and dwelling
unit on their lands. He confirmed that they have no development plans as yet. Mr. L. Masseo
stated that it was the intent to ensure every landowner in the natural shed was able to be serviced
with sanitary sewers. He commented that the Church lands were presently designated Open
Space and that development of those lands was subject to approval of appropriate environmental
studies which would affect the way the lands were developed. He noted that the Church proposal
would require applications for official plan amendment and zone change but provisions have been
made for future development of the lands.
Mr. Richard Hardie appeared as a delegation on behalf of Max Becker Enterprises which owns
property adjacent to the Activa lands. He advised that he understood Stage 5 of the Subdivision
would now include extension of Max Becker Drive which would allow access to his clients lands
and that Mr. P. Britton would address this staging issue.
Mr. Paul Britton, McNaughton, Hermsen, Britton, Clarkson Planning Ltd. appeared as a delegation
on behalf of Activa Development Corporation. He advised that he had a prepared presentation but
first wished to respond to some of the issues that had been raised during preceding committee
discussion. With respect to the sidewalk issue he advised that his clients have agreed to the
sidewalk requirements and funding of same and did a detailed analysis of sidewalk and trail
networks serving the subdivision. On the issues of concern to Heritage Kitchener he confirmed
that archaeological investigations have been concluded. In reference to the concerns of Mr.
Henhoeffer he advised that sewer strategy would ensure servicing of Mr. Henhoeffer's lands and
that four access connections were planned. Also he pointed out that the design of the road
network was predicated on preserving an important woodlot. He then made brief comments on
street names and the sewer outlet available at Ottawa Street and David Bergey Drive. Mr. Britton
then referred to the comment of Mr. R. Hardie regarding staging and advised that his client has
agreed to reduce the limits of Stage 8 and increase the limits of Stage 5 of the subdivision. He
distributed a sketch outlining the stagiing revision and noted that Stage 5 now includes the
remainder of Max Becker Drive to the limit of the Activa lands.
PD 98/47 - ADDENDUM TO PD 98/17
PD 98/17 - OTTAWA STREET SOUTH EXTENDING TO BLEAMS ROAD
- REVISION TO LAURENTIAN WEST COMMUNITY PLAN
-ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 951101LILM
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95015 (LAURENTIAN FOREST - STAGE 3)
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- ACTIVA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
Mr. Britton then made comments regarding planning for the subdivision wherein he described
aspects of the subdivision and noted that 27% of the land would be protected. He pointed out that
the issues to be addressed in planning the subdivision were extremly complex and impacted by
competing interests. He stated that the matter of Fischer-Hallman Road was the only remaining
issue. He advised that his client was concerned with Condition 53 for several reasons and that he
viewed the Fischer-Hallman Road Extension requirement as somewhat discriminatory as this was
the only subdivision to which the Fischer-Hallman Road issue has been attached. He indicated
that his clients would like to work with Council regarding the matter and advised that they would
request that Condition 53 be deleted if Fischer-Hallman Road Extension was in the 1999 budget.
Mr. Britton advised: that Activa Avenue does not continue on beyond Max Becket Drive as at the
point beyond it is no longer a collector road, that meetings have been held with staff to address
design issues in the subdivision and that there would be a mix of density on a number of streets
within the subdivision. He also noted that it was his client's intent to have a community awareness
and education brochure available to prospective purchasers to make them aware of the
significance of the Open Space lands in Laurentian West.
Mayor C. Zehr referred to a letter distributed this date from Max Becker Enterprises Limited
providing a "Letter of Undertaking" dated March 24, 1998 to dedicate required lands in connection
with the Fischer-Hallman Road Extension. Mr. P. Britton commented on the letter.
Councillor J. Haalboom expressed concern regarding the forest and wetland areas and
questioned how well the City had protected these from development. Mr. L. Masseo advised that
the majority of environmentally significant Open Space areas had been conveyed and that the
subdivision as designed would preserve the vast majority of environmental resources.
The issue of sidewalks was raised and Mr. L. Masseo provided clarification of the City's policy
requirements for sidewalk installations. Councillor Jake Smola expressed concern respecting
sidewalk exemptions particularly where it takes place on both sides of the street. Councillor M.
Yantzi requested that the Committee add the review of sidewalk policy as a future agenda item.
Mr. T. McCabe advised that Council has set a sidewalk policy applicable to a minimum number of
units and noted that a report had been done in this regard. Mr. D. Snow advised that under the
policy the developers are not required to provide sidewalks and that they should not be considered
as exemptions. In summary, Councillor T. Galloway stated that he was in support of the
recommendations in PD 98/17 and the amendments requested in PD 98/47 and the staging and
allowable units that could be developed. He stated that in his view Clause #53 was essential for
the time being but he was willing to re-visit the issue in future depending on action by the Region
of Waterloo. Councillor J. Haalboom stated that she was opposed to approval of the subdivision
based on concerns regarding design, streetscape and facades.
The recommendations in Staff Report PD 98/17 were then considered and it was agreed to amend
the recommendations to reflect the revisions set out in PD 98/47 and to amend the boundary
between Stage 5 and 8 as requested this date. The recommendations, as revised, were then
considered.
On motion by Councillor T. Galloway -
it was resolved:
"A. That the Laurentian West Community Plan be amended as follows:
Map A - Land Use be replaced with the attached revised Map A - Land Use, dated
February 1, 1998;
Appendix 1 - Transit Routes be replaced with the attached revised Appendix 1
Transit Routes, dated February 1, 1998;
PD 98/47 - ADDENDUM TO PD 98/17
PD 98/17 - OTTAWA STREET SOUTH EXTENDING TO BLEAMS ROAD
- REVISION TO LAURENTIAN WEST COMMUNITY PLAN
-ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 951101LILM
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95015 (LAURENTIAN FOREST - STAGE 3)
- ACTIVA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
3. Policy 5.10 be revised by replacing reference to "Street D" with "Street E", so that it
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reads as follows:
"5.11
That the Laurentian West Community Plan recognize three significant natural
resources; the Laurentian Wetlands, the Borden Wetlands and the forest on
the south side of Ottawa Street between Street E and the Ontario Hydro
right-of-way."
Policy 5.13 be revised by replacing reference "Official Plan Policy IV. 11 .xvii" to "Part
3, Policy 12.18 of the Municipal Plan" and replacing reference to "Street D" with
"Street E", so that it reads as follows:
"5.13
That further to Part 3, Policy 12.18 of the Municipal Plan, the woodlot on the
south side of Ottawa Street west of Street D will be subject to an
Environmental Impact Study to regulate the impact of any development within
this area."
Policy 6.11 be revised by replacing all references to "Street E" with "Street D", so
that it reads as follows:
"6.11
That provision be made for an east west collector road connecting Street D
with Phase 3 of the Plan. This option will only be implemented if urban
development is considered on the Mannheim Water Recharge Facility lands.
The location of this road will be determined at the time of draft plan of
subdivision adjacent to Street D."
Policy 8.6 be revised by replacing reference to "Street D" with "Street E", so that it
reads as follows:
That notwithstanding the Open Space designation on the lands between
Ottawa Street and the Laurentian Wetland east of Street E, servicing will be
permitted to cross this area subject to approval by the City of Kitchener and
the Grand River Conservation Authority."
It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this Amendment to the
Community Plan is proper planning for the City.
That Zone Change Application 95/10/L/LM (Activa Development Corporation)
requesting a change in zoning from Agricultural Zone (A-l) according to By-law 85-1
to Residential Four Zone (R-4) with Special Regulation Provision 286R, Residential
Three Zone (R-3) with Special Use Provision 252U and Special Regulation
Provision 283R, Residential Six Zone (R-6) with Special Regulation Provision 287R,
Residential Six Zone (R-6) with Special Regulation Provision 284R, Convenience
Commercial Zone (C-1) with Special Use Provision 245U, Neighbourhood
Institutional Zone (I-1), Public Park Zone (P-l), Hazard Land Zone (P-3), Open
Space Zone (P-2), Residential Six Zone (R-6) with Special Use Provision 253U, and
Residential Six Zone (R-6) with Special Regulation Provision 291R, all according to
By-law 85-1, on Part of Lots 46, 47, 130, 137, 138, 139 and 140, German Company
Tract, and Lot 8, Registrar's Compiled Plan 1470, be approved in the form shown in
the attached Proposed By-law dated March 6, 1998, subject to the Subdivision
Conditions contained in recommendation (C) below.
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 98/47 - ADDENDUM TO PD 98/17
PD 98/17 - OTTAWA STREET SOUTH EXTENDING TO BLEAMS ROAD
- REVISION TO LAURENTIAN WEST COMMUNITY PLAN
-ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 951101LILM
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95015 (LAURENTIAN FOREST - STAGE 3)
- ACTIVA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
C. That Subdivision Application 30T-95015 (Activa Development Corporation) be
recommended to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo for draft approval, subject to
the following conditions and further subject to staff making the appropriate changes
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to those conditions and updating the Plan of Subdivision map for which referencing
of Lots and Blocks is affected by the changes this date to the boundary between
Stage 5 and Stage 8:
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 that the following special conditions be written
therein:
The Subdivider covenants and agrees:
51.
That the final plans for registration purposes shall be prepared in accordance with
the attached Plan of Subdivision dated March 31, 1998, provided that minor
amendments to said plan, acceptable to the General Manager of Planning and
Development, and not affecting the numbering of any 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.
That the subdivision shall be registered in thirteen stages, with Stage 1 consisting of
Lots 1 to 15 inclusive and Blocks 16 to 55 inclusive; Stage 2 consisting of Blocks 1
to 7 inclusive; Stage 3 consisting of Blocks 1 to 13 inclusive; Stage 4 consisting of
Blocks 1 to 15 inclusive; Stage 5 consisting of Blocks 1 to 12 inclusive; Stage 6
consisting of Blocks 1 to 20 inclusive; Stage 7 consisting of Blocks 1 and 2; Stage 8
consisting of Blocks 1 to 18 inclusive; Stage 9 consisting of Blocks 1 to 36 inclusive;
Stage 10 consisting of Blocks 1 to 23 inclusive; Stage 11 consisting of Blocks 1 to
25 inclusive; Stage 12 consisting of Block 1; and Stage 13 consisting of Block 1.
Further, the Subdivider agrees that the Plan of Subdivision shall be registered in
accordance with the following:
a) Stage 1 shall be registered first;
b)
Stage 2 shall be registered concurrently with or immediately subsequent to
the registration of Stage 1;
c)
Stages 3, 4, 12 and 13 may be registered concurrently with or in any order
subsequent to the registration of Stage 1 and 2;
d)
Stage 5 may be registered concurrently with or at any time subsequent to the
registration of Stages 2 and 3;
e)
Stage 6 may be registered concurrently with or at any time subsequent to the
registration of Stage 3;
f)
Stage 7 may be registered concurrently with or at any time subsequent to the
registration of Stage 4;
g)
Stage 8 may be registered concurrently with or at any time subsequent to the
registration of Stage 5;
h)
Stage 9 may be registered concurrently with or at any time subsequent to the
registration of Stage 6;
PD 98/47 - ADDENDUM TO PD 98/17
PD 98/17 - OTTAWA STREET SOUTH EXTENDING TO BLEAMS ROAD
- REVISION TO LAURENTIAN WEST COMMUNITY PLAN
-ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 951101LILM
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95015 (LAURENTIAN FOREST - STAGE 3)
- ACTIVA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
i) Stage 10 may be registered concurrently with or at any time subsequent to
the registration of either Stage 5 or Stage 6; and,
j) Stage 11 may be registered concurrently with or at any time subsequent to
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53.
54.
55.
56.
57.
the registration of Stage 9;
Further, that in the event that any combination of stages are registered concurrently
in accordance with the above, certain 0.3 metre reserve Blocks as set out in Section
65 shall not be required.
That Stages 2 to 13 inclusive shall not be registered, until such time as the City's
General Manager of Planning and Development is in receipt of a letter from the
Regional Municipality of Waterloo, indicating that the physical and financial
resources for the construction of Fischer-Hallman Road, from its present terminus at
Activa Avenue through to Westmount Road, together with the re-alignment of
Westmount Road at its intersection with Fischer-Hallman Road, have been secured,
and the tender for construction has been awarded, all to the satisfaction of the
Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
That the City Solicitor shall arrange for a By-law to be presented to Council, to open
0.3 metre reserve Block 21 in Registered Plan 58M-15 at the southerly terminus of
Activa Avenue, as "public highway", at such time as Stage 1 of this Plan has been
registered and Activa Avenue and David Bergey Drive within Stage 1 have been
constructed and are open to public vehicular traffic to the satisfaction of the City's
General Manager of Public Works.
To submit a Lot Grading and Drainage Control Plan for approval of the General
Manager of Public Works, in consultation with the City's Department of Parks and
Recreation, the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Ontario Hydro and the Grand
River Conservation Authority, prior to the City's release of each stage of the
Subdivision Plan for registration.
That prior to any grading or construction on the site and prior to the City's release of
each stage of the Plan for registration, to submit 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, a detailed engineering design for storm water management
in accordance with the approved concept plan. Said engineering design 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 landscape plans of the stormwater management facilities be approved by the
General Manager of Parks and Recreation prior to the registration of the appropriate
stages of the Plan of Subdivision. All landscaping of areas above the 5 year storm
level shall be installed at the Subdivider's cost, in accordance with the approved
plan, during the first planting season after occupancy of the first unit. The remainder
of the planting shall commence at such time as required by the General Manager of
Parks and Recreation. The Subdivider shall maintain the planting for a period of
one year from the completion of final planting. Landscape plans are to be prepared
by an Environmental Professional acceptable to the City.
PD 98/47 - ADDENDUM TO PD 98/17
PD 98/17 - OTTAWA STREET SOUTH EXTENDING TO BLEAMS ROAD
- REVISION TO LAURENTIAN WEST COMMUNITY PLAN
-ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 951101LILM
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95015 (LAURENTIAN FOREST - STAGE 3)
- ACTIVA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
58. Prior to the Department of Public Works accepting storm water management ponds
as shown on the approved landscape plan, the Subdivider agrees to erect one or
more information signs at a public access(s) detailing the purpose of the pond,
telephone number for further information and any other relevant information, to be
approved by the General Manager of Parks and Recreation.
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59.
That the names of the streets within the Plan shall be those shown on the Plan of
Subdivision.
60.
That construction traffic to and from the proposed subdivision shall be restricted to
using Activa Avenue/David Bergey Drive to Ottawa Street and Activa
Avenue/Bridlewreath Street/Donnenwerth Drive to Bleams Road. 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 Director of Traffic and Parking Services.
61.
To construct 1.5 metre wide concrete sidewalks along both sides of all streets in the
Plan of Subdivision, to the satisfaction of the City's General Manager of Public
Works, with the following exceptions:
a)
Yarrow Court, which shall only require a sidewalk along the northeast side
between Activa Avenue and Walkway Block 22 (Stage 10);
b)
Peach Blossom Court, which shall require a sidewalk along the north side
between Peach Blossom Crescent and Block 13 (Stage 4), and, along the
south side across the frontage of Block 7 (Stage 4) and along the flankage of
Blocks 6 and 8 (Stage 4); and
c)
Red Clover Court, Red Clover Crescent, Bridlewreath Court, Snowdrop
Court, Sweet William Street and Wisteria Court, for which no sidewalks shall
be required.
62.
To make financial arrangements, to the satisfaction of the City's General Manager of
Public Works, for the construction of a 1.5 metre concrete sidewalk along the entire
length of Ottawa Street abutting Block 31 (Stage 1).
63.
To obtain, from the Grand River Conservation Authority, if necessary, a Fill,
Construction and Alteration to Waterways Permit under Ontario Regulation 149 as
amended by 69/93 and 669/94, prior to on-site grading, the installation of services
and prior to the City's release of any stage of the Subdivision Plan for registration.
64.
That in consideration of the wooded character of the subdivision lands and the City's
desire to minimize the impact of development on treed areas worth retaining, the
Subdivider agrees to comply with the following process in the development of the
subdivision in accordance with the City's approved Tree Management Policy:
a)
prior to the City's releasing each stage of the subdivision plan for registration,
the Subdivider shall submit the Detailed Vegetation Plan, for the approval of
the City's Director of Community Planning, Development and Design;
b)
that no area/rough grading shall occur on the lands until such time as all
approved measures for protection of isolated trees, tree clusters and
PD 98/47 - ADDENDUM TO PD 98/17
PD 98/17 - OTTAWA STREET SOUTH EXTENDING TO BLEAMS ROAD
- REVISION TO LAURENTIAN WEST COMMUNITY PLAN
-ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 951101LILM
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95015 (LAURENTIAN FOREST - STAGE 3)
- ACTIVA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
woodlands affected by such grading have been satisfactorily implemented,
the City has inspected these measures and the Subdivider has received a
written authorization from the City's Department of Public Works to proceed
with said grading;
c)
to implement and be responsible for providing all information contained in the
approved Detailed Vegetation Plan, Tree Preservation/Enhancement Plan (if
applicable), to all of his heirs, executors, administrators, successors and
assigns in order to ensure that the requirements outlined in said plan(s) are
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65.
carried out as specified;
d)
A Tree Preservation/Enhancement Plan will be required for those lots or
blocks, prior to applying for or having issued any building permits, which are
subject to site plan approval under Section 41 of the Planning Act, corner lots
(where site service locations and building type have not been
predetermined), interior lots greater than 13.7 metres of street frontage,
proposed building/structure that is located deeper on the lot than that
approved on the Detailed Vegetation Plan and/or the revised grading will
have an adverse effect on the Detailed Vegetation Plan;
e)
In the event of construction causing minor tree damage, remedial measures
such as trimming, dressing, or bark doctoring shall be implemented at the
Subdivider's cost and as directed by the Consultant who prepared the
approved plan. In cases where major irreparable tree damage is done,
liability is questionable, or the tree is judged to be unsafe in the opinion of the
Subdivider's Environmental Consultant and/or the City, each such tree shall
be removed and replaced with at least one tree of equal value based on the
tree value formula as set out in the "Guide for Plant Appraisal" International
Society of Arboraculture, Latest Edition. Tree replacements are to be located
on the same lot or block as the tree requiring removal or to a location within
the subdivision requiring enhancement. Furthermore, such remedial
measures or tree replacements shall be approved by the Department of
Planning and Development and shall be satisfactorily implemented prior to
occupancy of the unit or due to weather conditions by the next planting
season.
To convey to the City of Kitchener the following lands for the purposes stated
therein, at no cost and free of encumbrance, concurrently with the registration of the
Plan of Subdivision:
STAGE 1
a)
b)
c)
d)
Block 30 for public park purposes;
Blocks 31 and 32 for open space purposes;
Blocks 33, 34 and 35 for storm water management purposes; and
Blocks 40 through 55 inclusive, for 0.3 metre reserves.
STAGE 3
e) Blocks 12 and 13 for 0.3 metre reserves.
STAGE 4
f) Blocks 15 and 16 for 0.3 metre reserves.
PD 98/47 - ADDENDUM TO PD 98/17
PD 98/17 - OTTAWA STREET SOUTH EXTENDING TO BLEAMS ROAD
- REVISION TO LAURENTIAN WEST COMMUNITY PLAN
-ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 951101LILM
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95015 (LAURENTIAN FOREST - STAGE 3)
- ACTIVA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
STAGE 5
g) Blocks 10, 11 and 12 for 0.3 metre reserves.
STAGE 6
h) Blocks 18, 19 and 20 for 0.3 metre reserves.
STAGE 7
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i) Block 2 for open space purposes.
STAGE 8
j) Block 18 for 0.3 metre reserve.
STAGE 9
k) Blocks 33 through 36 inclusive, for 0.3 metre reserves.
STAGE 10
I) Block 20 for storm drainage and sanitary sewer purposes; and
m) Block 23 for 0.3 metre reserve.
STAGE 11
n) Blocks 20, 21 and 22 for open space purposes; and
o) Blocks 24 and 25 for 0.3 metre reserves.
To dedicate to the City of Kitchener free of encumbrance, through plan registration,
the following lands for the purposes stated therein:
STAGE 1
a) Blocks 36 and 37 for public walkway/storm drainage purposes; and
b) Block 38 for public walkway purposes.
STAGE 2
c) Block 7 for public walkway/storm drainage purposes.
STAGE 3
d) Block 11 for public walkway/storm drainage purposes.
STAGE 4
e) Block 12 for public walkway/storm drainage purposes.
STAGE 6
f) Block 16 for public walkway/storm drainage purposes; and
g) Block 17 for public walkway purposes.
PD 98/47 - ADDENDUM TO PD 98/17
PD 98/17 - OTTAWA STREET SOUTH EXTENDING TO BLEAMS ROAD
- REVISION TO LAURENTIAN WEST COMMUNITY PLAN
-ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 951101LILM
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95015 (LAURENTIAN FOREST - STAGE 3)
- ACTIVA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
STAGE 8
h) Block 15, 16 and 17 for public walkway purposes.
STAGE 9
i) Blocks 26 and 27 for public walkway/storm drainage purposes;
j) Blocks 28 and 29 for public walkway purposes; and
k) Block 30 for public walkway/emergency access purposes.
STAGE 10
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I)
m)
Block 21 for public walkway purposes; and
Block 22 for public walkway/emergency access purposes.
STAGE 11
n) Block 23 for public walkway purposes.
67.
To convey Block 32 (Stage 9) to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, for lot
addition purposes, at no cost and free of encumbrance, concurrently with the
registration of Stage 9 of the Plan of Subdivision.
68.
To convey Block 13 (Stage 4) to the City at no cost and free of encumbrance,
concurrently with the registration of Stage 4 of the Plan of Subdivision, until
development plans for the abutting lands to the west are approved. If such Block is
not required for access purposes for the abutting lands, the City hereby declares
Block 13 (Stage 4) as surplus to the City's needs and agrees to re-convey Block 13
(Stage 4) to the Subdivider without cost.
69.
To convey Block 31 (Stage 9) to the City at no cost and free of encumbrance,
concurrently with the registration of Stage 9 of the Plan of Subdivision, until
development plans for the abutting lands to the west are approved. If such Block is
not required for access purposes for the abutting lands, the City hereby declares
Block 31 (Stage 9) as surplus to the City's needs and agrees to re-convey Block 31
(Stage 9) to the Subdivider without cost.
70.
To install a permanent 1.2 metre high, paige wire fence or an alternate marking
system to the satisfaction of the City's General Manager of Parks and Recreation
along the flankage and/or rear property lines of Blocks 16 and 17 (Stage 1); Block 1
(Stage 7); Block 1 (Stage 12); and, Block 1 (Stage 13), where the above lot/block
lines abut open space blocks. The Subdivider further agrees to install a permanent
1.2 metre high, paige wire fence or an alternate marking system to the satisfaction of
the City's General Manager of Parks and Recreation along the boundaries of Block
31 (Stage 1), where said block abuts existing residential properties.
71.
That the five percent parkland dedication required for the entire Plan of Subdivision,
being 6.123 hectares, together with the deferred 0.755 hectare parkland dedication
for Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-88041, as set out in a Parkland Deferral
Agreement registered as Instrument Number 1274126, and the deferred 1.222
hectare parkland dedication for Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-94018, as set out in a
Parkland Deferral Agreement registered as Instrument Number 1305799 (Registry),
all representing a combined total of 8.1 hectares, shall be satisfied by the
conveyance of Block 30 (Stage 1 ), being 7.168 hectares
PD 98/47 - ADDENDUM TO PD 98/17
PD 98/17 - OTTAWA STREET SOUTH EXTENDING TO BLEAMS ROAD
- REVISION TO LAURENTIAN WEST COMMUNITY PLAN
-ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 951101LILM
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95015 (LAURENTIAN FOREST - STAGE 3)
- ACTIVA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
with the remaining 0.932 hectares of the required parkland dedication being
satisfied by the acceptance of a 0.932 hectare portion of open space Block 32
(Stage 1) as parkland. The City hereby agrees, upon the conveyance of Blocks 30
and 32 (Stage 1), to release the Parkland Deferral Agreements registered as
Instrument Number 1274126 and Instrument Number 1305799 (Registry) from the
title of the affected lands.
72.
To fill, compact and grade in both a preliminary and finished form, topsoil and
seed/sod Block 30 (Stage 1) to the satisfaction of the City's General Manager of
Parks and Recreation. Grading plans and implementation within Block 30 (Stage 1)
shall include making grading allowance for three metre wide flat areas for future
community trail link purposes. All works required of the Subdivider by this Section
shall be completed in conjunction with the timing of grading of surrounding
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residential development not to exceed two years from the registration of Stage 1 of
the Plan of Subdivision or at any alternate time approved in writing by the City's
General Manager of Parks and Recreation.
73.
To undertake any measure required to ensure proper water pressure to the
proposed development, to the satisfaction of the City's Chief Building Official or the
City's General Manager of Public Works.
74.
That Block 28 (Stage 1) be reserved for the Waterloo District School Board. The
Subdivider agrees to obtain a letter from said School Board indicating that a
satisfactory agreement has been entered into with respect to the acquisition of Block
28 (Stage 1) for school purposes, to be submitted to the City's General Manager of
Planning and Development, prior to the City's release of Stage 1 of the Plan of
Subdivision for registration.
75.
That Block 29 (Stage 1) be reserved for the Waterloo District Catholic School Board.
The Subdivider agrees to obtain a letter from said Catholic School Board indicating
that a satisfactory agreement has been entered into with respect to the acquisition of
Block 29 (Stage 1) for school purposes, to be submitted to the City's General
Manager of Planning and Development, prior to the City's release of Stage 1 of the
Plan of Subdivision for registration.
76. For the development of Lotless Blocks, the Subdivider agrees to the following:
a)
Prior to the installation of services, to submit a draft reference plan for each
lot or block, showing all required maintenance easements and eave
encroachments if the lots or blocks are proposed for zero sideyard housing,
and obtain approval of the draft reference plan from the General Manager of
Planning and Development, the General Manager of Public Works and the
Commission's Engineer;
b)
The subdivider agrees that the following process shall apply for Part Lot
Control Exemption:
to submit a draft reference plan for each lot or block, showing all required
maintenance easements and eave encroachments if the lots or blocks are
proposed for zero sideyard housing, and obtain approval of the draft
reference plan from the General Manager of Planning and Development, the
General Manager of Public Works and the Commission's Engineer;
ii)
that upon approval of the draft reference plan as set out in (b)(i) above, such
reference plan shall be deposited in accordance with the Land
PD 98/47 - ADDENDUM TO PD 98/17
PD 98/17 - OTTAWA STREET SOUTH EXTENDING TO BLEAMS ROAD
- REVISION TO LAURENTIAN WEST COMMUNITY PLAN
-ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 951101LILM
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95015 (LAURENTIAN FOREST - STAGE 3)
- ACTIVA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
Registry Act and three copies submitted to the General Manager of Planning
and Development;
iii)
upon completion of (b)(ii) above, to receive final approval of a Part Lot
Control Exemption By-law;
iv)
no building permits shall be issued until steps (b)(i), (b)(ii), (b)(iii) and (c)(ii)
are completed and the lots and blocks are in compliance with the approved
reference plan and the approved servicing and grading plans; and
v)
any further division of lands to create additional building parcels shall require
the submission of subsequent reference plans to be approved in accordance
with steps (b)(i) and (b)(ii) above and the passing of another Part Lot Control
Exemption By-law shall not be required.
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c)
Notwithstanding (b)(iv) above, in the event that only one dwelling is to be
constructed on a block in advance of final approval of a Part Lot Control Exemption
By-law, in order to ensure that the proper and orderly ultimate development of the
block is not compromised, the Subdivider agrees that prior to the issuance of any
building permits:
to submit a draft reference plan for each lot or block, showing all required
maintenance easements and eave encroachments if the lots or blocks are
proposed for zero sideyard housing, and obtain approval of the draft
reference plan from the General Manager of Planning and Development, the
General Manager of Public Works, and the Commission's Engineer; and
ii)
to obtain approval of lotting plans for each lot or block illustrating lotting,
service connections, street utility hardware and proposed grades, together
with building envelopes and driveway locations where required, in conformity
with the approved draft reference plan as set out above, from the City's
General Manager of Planning and Development.
77.
That all zero sideyard 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. Prior to
issuance of any building permits, the Subdivider shall provide a confirmation letter to
the City's General Manager of Planning and Development which verifies that the
reference plan has been deposited and the easement documents have been
prepared, worded and registered to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
78.
To identify concrete transit pads at all planned transit stop locations on the
engineering servicing drawings, to the satisfaction of the City's General Manager of
Public Works, prior to the City's release of each stage of the Plan of Subdivision
Plan for registration. The Subdivider shall be responsible for the installation of said
concrete transit pads at the time of sidewalk installation within each stage of the plan
of subdivision.
79.
To monitor, at its cost, the private water wells at 1643 Bleams Road opposite the
Plan of Subdivision and 1904 Bleams Road abutting the Plan of Subdivision,
immediately prior to development, during development, and subsequent to
development for a period of one year from the date of the City's acceptance of the
underground services related to Stages 8, 10 and 11. The Subdivider further
PD 98/47 - ADDENDUM TO PD 98/17
PD 98/17 - OTTAWA STREET SOUTH EXTENDING TO BLEAMS ROAD
- REVISION TO LAURENTIAN WEST COMMUNITY PLAN
-ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 951101LILM
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95015 (LAURENTIAN FOREST - STAGE 3)
- ACTIVA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
agrees that if, within the stipulated monitoring timeframe, the installation of
underground services or the construction of the subdivision causes the existing
private wells to be impacted to the degree of being unable to provide an appropriate
and adequate supply of potable water, as determined by the monitoring program,
the Subdivider shall be responsible for providing a new water supply to any affected
properties, either temporarily or permanently as the case may be, to the satisfaction
of the City's General Manager of Public Works.
80.
To provide a planting strip having a minimum width of 4.6 metres and a 1.8 metre
high chain link fence for all lots abutting Bleams Road (Regional Road 56). Said
planting strip is to be developed at the Subdivider's cost in accordance with
plans/drawings approved by the City's Director of Community Planning,
Development and Design prior to the issuance of any building permits for said lots.
Further, said planting strip shall be installed within the affected lots prior to the
transfer of title of such lots to the first time occupants, or in the event of winter
conditions, shall be installed by June 1 immediately following such transfer of title.
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The Subdivider agrees to attach the approved planting plan to all Offers to
Purchase/Agreements of Purchase and Sale of lots on which the required planting
strip has not been installed due to winter conditions. Further, if physical noise
attenuation barriers are required in accordance with Section 50. herein, installation
of said barrier shall substitute for the planting strip requirement.
81.
82.
To pair all residential driveways for all housing with less than 9.0 metres of lot width
which do not use the 0 metre sideyard concept within the Plan of Subdivision, where
possible, in order to maximize on-street parking opportunities and boulevard
landscaping areas. In this regard, prior to the issuance of building permits, the
Subdivider is required to submit a plan showing lotting, building envelopes and
driveway locations for all lots within the particular block, to be approved by the City's
Director of Community Planning, Development and Design.
To make satisfactory arrangements with Ontario Hydro, prior to registration of
Stages 9 and 11 of the Plan of Subdivision, for any required temporary or permanent
fencing around the hydro facilities and for the relocation of or revisions to Ontario
Hydro facilities if required as a result of the subdivision. In this regard, the
Subdivider shall present a letter to the City's General Manager of Planning and
Development confirming that satisfactory arrangements have been made with
Ontario Hydro for the above matters, prior to the City's release of Stages 9 and 11 of
the Plan of Subdivision for registration. The Subdivider further agrees to restore the
right-of-way to the satisfaction of Ontario Hydro, with respect to any damage to the
right-of-way resulting from construction of the subdivision.
83.
To grant to Ontario Hydro, a supplemental easement to ensure that existing Ontario
Hydro facilities and easements are adequately protected, with said supplemental
easement to be registered on title of the affected lands prior to registration of Stage
11 of the Plan of Subdivision.
84.
That the Snowdrop Crescent roadway crossings of the Ontario Hydro right-of-way
be completed to the satisfaction of the City's General Manager of Public Works, in
consultation with Ontario Hydro. Further, that any required alterations to Ontario
Hydro facilities resulting from the Snowdrop Crescent roadway crossings, shall be at
the Subdivider's expense.
85.
To prepare an edge management/restoration plan, for the approval of the City's
General Manager of Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the City's Director of
Community Planning, Development and Design, in conjunction with the
PD 98/47 - ADDENDUM TO PD 98/17
PD 98/17 - OTTAWA STREET SOUTH EXTENDING TO BLEAMS ROAD
- REVISION TO LAURENTIAN WEST COMMUNITY PLAN
-ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 951101LILM
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95015 (LAURENTIAN FOREST - STAGE 3)
- ACTIVA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
preparation of engineering drawings for the detailed design of David Bergey Drive
adjacent to Block 31 (Stage 1), prior to on-site grading, the installation of services or
prior to the City's release of Stage 1 of the Plan of Subdivision.
86.
To erect signage along the buffer area limits associated with Blocks 31 and 32
(Stage 1) and Block 2 (Stage 7), as identified in the Environmental Implementation
Report prepared for the Draft Plan of Subdivision, specifying the purpose of the
buffer area, the appropriate City telephone number to call for further information, and
an encouragement for homeowners to contact the City if irresponsible resource use
is observed within the buffer area or natural feature. Said signage shall be erected
prior to the occupancy of the first dwelling within Stage 1 and Stage 7, and the
number, location and content of said signage shall be approved by, and installed to
the satisfaction of, the City's General Manager of Parks and Recreation.
87.
To construct a dual purpose public walkway/emergency vehicular access within
Block 30 (Stage 9) and Block 22 (Stage 10), at the Subdivider's cost and to the
satisfaction of the City's General Manager of Public Works, prior to the issuance of
building permits for Stage 10.
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88.
That as part of the servicing of the Plan of Subdivision, to design, construct and
ultimately remove, all to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Public Works, a
temporary turning circle within Lots 14 and 15 (Stage 1). At such time as Cotton
Grass Street is constructed between Activa Avenue and Copper Leaf Street within
Stage 2 and is open to public vehicular traffic or Cotton Grass Street is extended
easterly into Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-96005, and, 0.3 metre reserve Block 55
(Stage 1) or 0.3 metre reserve Block 53 (Stage 1) respectively are opened by by-
law, the Subdivider shall remove the temporary turning circle. The Subdivider
further agrees that no building permits shall be issued for Lots 14 and 15 (Stage 1)
until the temporary turning circle is removed to the satisfaction of the General
Manager of Public Works.
89.
That no building permits shall be issued for Block 39 (Stage 1) until it is consolidated
with Block 20 of Registered Plan 58M-15 to form viable residential lots and the
temporary turning circle within Block 20 of Registered Plan 58M-15 is removed or is
determined not necessary by the City's General Manager of Public Works."
It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this subdivision application is
proper planning for the City.
That the implementing Zoning By-law for Zone Change Application 95/10/L/LM
(Activa Development Corporation) not be presented to City Council until Subdivision
Application 30T-95015 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 from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo advising
that the Region has no objections to the passing of the By-law.
That Peach Blossom Court be exempted from the requirement to provide an
emergency access as specified in Clause 5 of Council Policy 1-652, provided the
maximum length of the cul-de-sac does not exceed 245 metres.
F. That Copper Leaf Street/Wisteria Court be temporarily exempted from the
requirements to provide an emergency access as specified in Clause 5 of Council
PD 98/47 - ADDENDUM TO PD 98/17
PD 98/17 - OTTAWA STREET SOUTH EXTENDING TO BLEAMS ROAD
- REVISION TO LAURENTIAN WEST COMMUNITY PLAN
-ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 951101LILM
- SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95015 (LAURENTIAN FOREST - STAGE 3)
- ACTIVA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
Policy 1-652, until such time as Stage 2 of Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-95015 is
registered or Cotton Grass Street is extended easterly into Draft Plan of Subdivision
30%96005, and a second means of access is provided.
That Blue Lace Crescent and Peach Blossom Crescent be exempted from the
requirement to bear the same name as the parent streets, as set out in Clause 6 of
Council Policy 1-680."
Councillor T. Galloway indicated that he wished to formally address his concern regarding the
installation of a sidewalk on Ottawa Street South.
On motion by Councillor T. Galloway -
it was resolved:
"That we refer the matter of sidewalk options on Ottawa Street South from Fischer-Hallman
Road to Wilderness Drive to the 1998 Budget meeting of Finance and Administration
Committee for further consideration."
Councillor G. Lorentz advised that it was difficult receiving and and having sufficient time to
consider the merits of such Staff Reports as that dealt with for the Activa Development
Corporation. He questioned if staff could send such reports at least one week ahead of the public
meeting. Mr. T. McCabe advised that reports involving public meeting items were available 20
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days before the public meeting. He suggested that staff could provide these reports to Councillors
as soon as available to allow them the opportunity to make any inquiries regarding concerns they
have. Mr. T. McCabe indicated he would address this matter with staff.
PD 98/43 - 323 KING STREET EAST - T. DIBATTISTA - UPDATE ON COMPLETION OF SITE PLAN AGREEMENT OBLIGATIONS
- ROCKWAY- VICTORIA WARD
The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 98/43 dated March
30, 1998 which has been prepared to update the committee on the completion status of site plan
agreement obligations with respect to the property known municipally as 323 King Street East. It
was noted in the report that most issues are still outstanding and that the owner had responded in
a letter dated December 3, 1997 providing assurance that the work would be completed in the
Spring of 1998.
Councillor M. Yantzi suggested that a date be set which directs staff to bring the matter back to the
Committee for further review. Ms. C. Ladd suggested the end of May due to the nature of the
required site plan work. An update at the Committee's May 11th meeting was suggested which
would allow for Committee consideration and further direction in regards to the matter. Councillor
M. Yantzi requested that staff advise the property owner of the City's concerns and the future
consideration of the matter. Councillor K. Taylor-Harrison commented that the community was fed
up with this issue and that she was extremely hesitant to allow the matter to be delayed any longer
than June 1998.
On motion by Councillor M. Yantzi -
it was resolved:
"That Staff Report PD 98/43 (Site Plan Agreement Obligations - 323 King Street East) be
received for information and staff be directed to provide an update on this matter at the May
11th Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting."
PD 98~38 - ADDENDUM TO PD 97~80
PD 97~80 - REVISIONS TO HIDDEN VALLEY RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
- PROPOSED SECOND MEANS OF ACCESS TO HIDDEN VALLEY
- PROPOSED WABANAKI DRIVE EXTENSION
-VACE INVESTMENTS INC. - FAIRVIEW WARD
The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Reports PD 97/80 and PD 98/38
which was prepared as an addendum to PD 97/80. The subject matter of the report deals with: - Revisions to the Hidden Valley Community Plan
- A proposed second means of access to Hidden Valley
- The proposed Wabanaki Drive Extension.
Councillor J. Ziegler advised the Committee that he had received a last minute call from Mr. P.
Dietrich who represents Vace Investments, requesting a deferral and referral of this matter to the
Committee's April 27th meeting to allow Mr. Dietrich to meet with Councillor J. Ziegler and
concerned residents. Councillor J. Ziegler advised the Committee that he had already requested
staff to telephone those residents that he was aware of had a concern in this matter to advise them
the issue would be deferred to April 27th. Councillor J. Ziegler requested that staff re-notify
residents who were known to have concerns regarding this matter to officially advise them of the
April 27th meeting.
Mr. Robert Loebsack attended the meeting in support of the comments outlined in his April 6th
correspondence that was distributed this date.
On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler -
it was resolved:
"That consideration of Planning and Development Staff Reports PD 98/38 and PD 97/80
(Revisions to Hidden Valley Residential Community Plan, Second Means of Access,
Wabanaki Drive Extension) be deferred and referred to the April 27, 1998 Planning and
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Economic Development Committee meeting."
PD 98/18 - 595 & 599 PARK STREET - MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 96/11/P/ZJ
- ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 961441PIZJ
- JOHN & MARY ALBRECHT - BRIDGEPORT-NORTH WARD
The Committee was advised that the Department of Planning and Development was in receipt of
applications for Municipal Plan Amendment and Zone Change from John & Mary Albrecht in
respect to the property known as 595 & 599 Park Street. The subject property is located on the
West side of Park Street abutting the Kitchener-Waterloo border and is across from the Mutual
Groups' Head Office. The property is designated Community Institutional in the K-W
Neighbourhood Secondary Plan and zoned Community Institutional (I-2) under By-law 85-1.
It was explained in the report that the proposed Municipal Plan Amendment would add a special
policy to the K-W Hospital Secondary Plan to allow a temporary commercial parking lot on the
subject lands. As well, a corresponding temporary use provision is proposed to be added to the
Zoning By-law to allow a commercial parking lot for a maximum three year period in the
Community Institutional (I-2) Zone. The lands would remain designated and zoned Community
Institutional. In this regard the Committee considered Planning and Development Staff Report PD
98/18 dated February 13, 1998 and a proposed By-law dated September 3, 1997 attached to the
report. Also attached to the report was the proposed Amendment to the Municipal Plan.
The following statement was read by Councillor C. Wylie, Committee Chair:
"This is a Public Meeting under 'The Planning Act, 1996' to consider Municipal Plan
Amendment Application 96/11/P/ZJ (John & Mary Albrecht).
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,
PD 98/18 - 595 & 599 PARK STREET - MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 96/11/P/ZJ
- ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 961441PIZJ
- JOHN & MARY ALBRECHT - BRIDGEPORT-NORTH WARD (CONT'D)
in the opinion of the Board, the appellant does not provide a reasonable explanation for having
failed to make a 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 April 14, 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
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Ms. C. Ladd briefly explained the purpose of the applications and advised that staff had nothing
further to add to the reports under consideration.
Mr. John Albrecht appeared as a delegation in support of his applications. He noted that he'd
assembled properties to build a future major medical centre and two that properties face Park
Street in Kitchener while the adjacent properties face Park Street in Waterloo. Mr. Albrecht pointed
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out that the properties do not have adequate underground servicing and that until sufficient
services were available from either Kitchener or Waterloo the property could not be developed as
ultimately planned.
Ms. C. Ladd commented on the Official Plan Special Policy Provision allowing the temporary
parking lot and pointed out that the temporary use provision is legislated for three terms with no
provision governing the number of extensions that can be granted. Mr. D. Mansell referred to the
underground servicing issue and noted that upgrade was in the Capital Budget Review for 1999
and beyond.
On motion by Councillor John Smola -
it was resolved:
"1)
That subject to the conditions set out in 2 (1) and (2) below, City Council approve
Municipal Plan Amendment Application MP 96/11/P/ZJ (John & Mary Albrecht - 595
& 599 Park Street), being an amendment to:
a)
add Special Policy 16 to Section 13.7.4 (K-W Hospital Neighbourhood
Secondary Plan) as follows:
16.
Notwithstanding the Community Institutional designation, on lands
known as 595 and 599 Park Street, a commercial parking facility shall
be permitted on a temporary basis. At such time as the interim period
permitting the parking facility expires, it is the intent of City Council to
repeal this policy by amendment to this plan."
b) amend Map 18 to add Special Policy 16, shown on Schedule 'A' attached.
It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this Amendment to the Municipal
Plan is proper planning for the City.
2)
That Zone Change Application ZC 96/44/P/ZJ (John and Mary Albrecht) requesting
a change in zoning by adding temporary use provision 5T to the Community
Institutional Zone (I-2) according to By-law 85-1, on lands legally
PD 98/18 - 595 & 599 PARK STREET - MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 96/11/P/ZJ
- ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 961441PIZJ
- JOHN & MARY ALBRECHT - BRIDGEPORT-NORTH WARD (CONT'D)
described as Lot 7, Part of Lots 6 and 8, Registered Plan 408, be approved in the
form shown in the "Proposed By-law" attached, dated September 3, 1997, subject to
the following conditions being satisfied prior to any readings of the By-law by
Council:
(1)
That a site plan application for the commercial parking facility showing
parking areas and associated landscaping be submitted to and approved by
the Director of Community Planning, Development and Design.
(2)
The owner acknowledges that condition 1 is required to be satisfied no later
than seven months after Council having approved by resolution Zone
Change Application 96/44/P/ZJ. In the event this resolution 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 a recommended Amendment (John & Mary
Albrecht -595 & 599 Park Street) to the City's Municipal Plan."
PD 98/49 - ADDENDUM TO PD 98/24
PD 98/24 - 49 DOON VALLEY DRIVE
-ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 971161DIZJ
- 1090596 ONTARIO INC. - DOON - PIONEER WARD
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The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 98/24 dated
February 24, 1998 respecting an application from 1090596 Ontario Inc., to change the zoning of
lands known municipally as 49 Doon Valley Drive. For the record this Staff Report was previously
numbered as PD 97/114 when it was considered at the March 23, 1998 Planning and Economic
Development Committee meeting and deferred and referred to the meeting this date. The report
number previously allocated by the Department of Planning and Development was incorrect and
has been changed from PD 97/114 to PD 98/24 dated February 24, 1998. It was noted in the
report it is proposed to re-zone 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. The official public meeting was held at the Committees March 23, 1998
meeting and no delegations were registered to speak at that meeting.
Ms. C. Ladd advised that the Zone Change application was considered and deferred at the
Committee's March 23rd meeting. At that time staff were instructed to meet with the applicant to
discuss the issue of access that has been identified in respect to the adjoining Vos property and
this property. She advised that staff met with the applicant and his consultant and noted that they
were generally in favour of an access provision but had requested further time to consider the
matter.
Ms. Ladd advised that Staff Report PD 98/49 prepared as an addendum to PD 98/24 had been
distributed this date and summarized discussions with regard to the establishment of a mutual right
of way access. Based on the outcome of discussions staff recommend deferral to the April 27th
meeting to allow the applicant a further opportunity to consider this matter.
Mr. Richard Hardie, Planning Consultant appeared as a delegation representing the applicant and
advised that his client would like the Committee to consider the zone change recommendation as
outlined in PD 98/24. He noted that staff wish to add a condition to the Zone Change requiring an
8 metre easement on his property in favour of the adjoining property and do likewise for the
adjoining property in favour of his client. Mr. Hardie stated that since there were no objections to
the Zone Change originally and since in his opinion there were future opportunities to resolve the
access issue, he was requesting the Committee to proceed with its consideration of the Zone
Change. In respect to the access Right of Way he
PD 98/49 - ADDENDUM TO PD 98~24
PD 98~24 - 49 DOON VALLEY DRIVE
-ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 971161DIZJ
- 1090596 ONTARIO INC. - DOON - PIONEER WARD (CONT'D)
commented that an 8 metre easement from his client's small parcel of land was a significantissue
and would result in the Right of Way being only 3.3 metres away from an existing house.
Ms. C. Ladd advised that staff were attempting to protect the 16 metre Right of Way to allow for
every development eventuality but she was aware that the Right of Way could be less than 16
metres. Councillor T. Galloway noted that utilization of the original Right of Way would allow Mr.
Hardie's client additional development possibilities. Ms. C. Ladd commented that the original
proposal for a 9 metre easement totally within the Vos property would impact the designated
Heritage Home at 39 Doon Valley Drive whereas with the mutual Right of Way access impact
would be significantly reduced. She noted that deferral would allow the Committee of Adjustment
to deal with the application for the Vos lands prior to this matter being dealt with by the Planning
and Economic Development Committee on April 27th.
On motion by Mayor C. Zehr -
it was resolved:
"That Zone Change Application ZC 97/16/D/ZJ (1090596 Ontario Inc.) be deferred and
referred to the Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting of April 27, 1998
for further consideration."
PD 98/37 - HURON COMMUNITY - MIDDLE STRASBURG CREEK COMPREHENSIVE ElS
- DELINEATION OF DEVELOPABLE / NON-DEVELOPABLE LIMITS
- SOUTH WARD
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The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 98/37 dated March
24, 1998 and an "Executive Summary"
of the Middle Strasburg Creek Environmental Impact Statement and mapping of the subject area
illustrating developable and non-developable limits along with other environmental attributes within
the study area.
It was noted in the report that the Middle Strasburg Creek Comprehensive Environmental Impact
Statement (ELS) was undertaken by the Department of Planning and Development to determine
the boundary between developable and non-developable lands on the west side of Strasburg
Creek, between Huron Road and Westmount Road. This study was necessary to permit the
rezoning of the lands within the Huron Community from Business Park to Open Space and
Residential in accordance with the City's Municipal Plan and the Huron Community Plan.
The Huron Community area is generally bounded by Bleams Road, Westmount Road, Huron
Road and Strasburg Road and includes the Middle Strasburg Creek corridor and its associated
natural areas. The entire Huron Community area was designated and blanket zoned for business
park purposes in the early 1980's in response to a strong and growing demand for industrial lands.
The majority of lands located on the east side of the Middle Strasburg Creek have been
subdivided and serviced by the City as the Huron Business Park. However, the lands located on
the west side of Strasburg Creek have not developed for business park purposes for many
reasons. The staff report outlines further planning history of the area and notes that revised land
use designations were included in the City's Municipal Plan in 1994 and as a result of the change
from Business Park to Open Space for much of the creek corridor, the Municipal Plan was
appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board by a number of land owners. The comprehensive ElS is
extremely valuable in determining the extent of land which would be deemed undevelopable
regardless of the earlier Business Park zoning.
PD 98/37 - HURON COMMUNITY - MIDDLE STRASBURG CREEK COMPREHENSIVE ElS
- DELINEATION OF DEVELOPABLE / NON-DEVELOPABLE LIMITS
- SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
Mr. B. Stanley provided an explanation of the reports under consideration and noted that the
Executive Summary provided was just one component of a much larger study. He clarified that all
technical concerns of landowners have been addressed in the reports.
Mr. Richard Hardie, Planning Consulktant, appeard as a delegation on behalf of Activa
Development Corporation and advised that his client was in support of the staff recommendation.
Councillor T. Galloway raised a question with regard to the designated special policy areas and
asked if further study indicated development of the special policy areas could not proceed if there
would be any compensation. Mr. L. Masseo advised that the entire compensation issue would be
addressed by the Ontario Municipal Board before that point of time. He noted that the report sets
developable limits and that the line as established will set the form of compensation. He stated that
once the compensation issue was settled that further study may indicate that additional
development could be allowed.
The Committee was advised that the Environmental Committee at its meeting held April 1, 1998
passed a resolution recommending to the Planning and Economic Development Committee that it
endorse the recommendation contained in Staff Report PD 98/37.
On motion by Councillor Jake Smola -
it was resolved:
"That the Middle Strasburg Creek Comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement,
(December, 1997) be adopted by City Council for use in delineating the developable/non-
developable limit of lands on the west side of Strasburg Creek, between Huron Road and
Westmount Road."
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PD 98/48 - PROCESS AND KEY OBJECTIVES TOWARDS AN ENHANCED FOCUS AND
NEW ORGANIZATIONAL PLAN FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY
OF KITCHENER
The Committee was in receipt of Planning and Development Staff Report PD 98/48 dated April 2,
1998 which has been prepared in response to previous discussions by Council giving support in
principle for the reorganization of the Economic Development Division under the Department of
Planning and Development subject to review of an implementation plan. The report is intended as
the first in a series of three reports to conclude a recommendation for implementation. The
purpose of Staff Report PD 98/48 is to set out a process and key objectives for developing a
strategic plan, defining the roles, functional areas and major initiatives for Economic Development
which will then lead to understanding the organizational and resource needs for implementation
decisions.
Mr. T. McCabe briefly summarized the purpose of the report and noted that renaming of the
Department of Planning and Development was a suggestion only at this point in time. He indicated
that the report sets out a process to complete review of issues by June 22, 1998 and recommends
appointment of Jane Janzi as acting Director of Economic and Development for an interim period.
He stated that through the process the Committee would be provided with a SWOT Analysis,
Goals, a 2 year set of Strategic Initiatives and a Re-organization Plan for the Department.
Mayor C. Zehr commented that the recommendation ties a number of initiatives together and
allows for broad input especially from the outside which is considered vital to the solution to some
of the issues that the report is intended to address.
Councillor J. Ziegler commented that he had concerns with the recommendations in the staff report
and asked why if everything is on hold that appointment of an Interim Director would be made. He
suggested that the staff in the Economic and Development Division be requested to
PD 98/48 - PROCESS AND KEY OBJECTIVES TOWARDS AN ENHANCED FOCUS AND
NEW ORGANIZATIONAL PLAN FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY
OF KITCHENER (CONT'D)
continue with their responsibilities for the interim period. He also expressed strong concerns with
the wording of some of the items listed under key objectives in the staff report on the basis that the
direction being suggested could constrict Council's future actions.
Responses were made by Mayor C. Zehr and Mr. J. Gazzola regarding the necessity to have
someone placed in charge of the Economic Development Division and take a leadership role in
that regard during the interim period.
Councillor B. Vrbanovic requested clarification as to whether or not the recommendations in the
report really mean it was a foregone conclusion that the Economic Development Division would be
placed under the administration of the Planning and Economic Development Department. Mayor
C. Zehr stated that it was his view the report represented a process for determination to be made
as to how the Economic Development Division should be structured in future. Councillor Vrbanovic
stated that if the process was as Mayor Zehr had suggested it was inappropriate to make a
decision at this time to shift the reporting relationship of the Economic Development Division from
the CAO's office to the Planning and Development Department.
Councillor J. Ziegler commented that in his view the recommendations in the report were worded
too strongly and did not leave any room for consideration of alternate approaches with respect to
the issues therein. He suggested that the way the recommendations were structured they would
be directing Council to a conclusion that does what has been proposed in the report. He
expressed strong concern that the recommendations do not provide for analysis of opposite
scenarios. Mayor C. Zehr commented that he saw the process as holding out what the City thinks
could be the case but also allowing that if after the consultation process it was found other views
were appropriate then such views would receive consideration. Further discussion took place and
Mayor C. Zehr suggested possible wording as a preamble to the recommendation contained in the
staff report that would clarify the intent of the process.
Mr. J. Gazzola commented that the issue being addressed was a general consensus on the part of
Council that there would be some form of Economic Development function within the City and that
the purpose of the report was to undertake discussion with a lot of stakeholders as to what
direction they think the City should be taking. He noted that after conclusion of consultation with
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stakeholders Council would have another chance to address the direction it wishes to go on the
entire matter.
Following further consideration, Mayor C. Zehr indicated that he would propose a preamble to the
recommendations in the staff report and it was agreed that recommendation 5 would be revised to
appoint Jane Janzi as acting Manager of Economic Development in the interim and continue to
report to the Chief Administrative Officer.
On motion by Councillor Mayor C. Zehr -
it was resolved:
"That the following recommendations be taken as a model for restructuring the Planning
and Economic Development functions; and further,
That all these matters are open for full consultation before a firm decision is made:
(1)
That the General Manager of Planning and Development proceed with the process
outlined in Section "D" of Staff Report PD 98/48 toward developing a two year
Strategic Plan for Economic Development integrated with a reorganization plan for
the new "Department of Planning Services and Economic Development".
(2)
That prior to finalizing any reorganization plan, both the draft Strategic Plan and the
detailed objectives for reorganization be presented to Planning and Economic
Development Committee at its June 8, 1998 meeting for discussion, direction and
referral to key stakeholders for feedback.
PD 98/48 - PROCESS AND KEY OBJECTIVES TOWARDS AN ENHANCED FOCUS AND
NEW ORGANIZATIONAL PLAN FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY
OF KITCHENER (CONT'D)
(3) That the Strategic Plan and Reorganization Plan ensure that the key objectives
listed in Section "E" of Staff Report PD 98/48 be achieved.
(4)
That the recommended Final Strategic Plan and Reorganization Plan be presented
to Planning and Economic Development Committee at its June 22, 1998 meeting for
endorsement.
(5)
That during the interim period between the retirement of the present Director of
Economic Development on April 30, 1998 and the implementation of the new
Reorganization Plan, Jane Jantzi be appointed Acting Manager of Economic
Development, reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer."
MEMO - REVIEW OF PRIORITIES / TIMING FOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES - DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC REPORT
- "PLANNING TOMORROW TOGETHER 1998-2002"
The Committee was in receipt of a memorandum dated March 20, 1998 to which was attached the
Strategic Initiatives that were included in the 'Planning Tomorrow Together Strategic Plan 1998-
2002' document of the Department of Planning and Development.
The prioritized initiatives were reviewed and revisions were agreed to with respect to the following
initiatives:
6.1.1.2 (page 28)
5.1.2.1 (page 27)
4.1.4.5 (page 20)
2.1.1.1 (page 25)
During discussion suggestions were made in respect to the following areas:
- Ensure that members of the Building Division attend Heritage Seminars and Mr. B.
Stanley suggested that the recommendation could evolve to a broader context by attending
Environmental Seminars.
- Archaeological concerns were raised and Mr. B. Stanley noted that there was nothing in the
Regional Plan to prohibit the City from undertaking a more detailed consideration of built
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architectural heritage.
- Consideration be given for extended hours of operation relating to Property Standards
Enforcement with the intent being that Enforcement Services be available after regular closing
hours.
- Partner with other groups respecting initiative 2.2.1.3 on page 30.
- Comments were made with regard to the following initiatives:
6.1.2.1. (page 21) 2.4.2.1 (page 31)
7.1.2.4 (page 28) 3.1.2.2.(page 32)
It was agreed that initiatives would be developed for the following areas:
- Investigate the provision of Property Standard Inspections after hours.
- Undertake an Urban Archaeological Master Plan.
- Provide opportunities for staff to attend workshops relating to Heritage Buildings.
MEMO - REVIEW OF PRIORITIES / TIMING FOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES - DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC REPORT
- "PLANNING TOMORROW TOGETHER 1998-2002" (CONT'D)
On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
"That in accordance with direction given at the April 6th Planning and Economic
Development Committee meeting, staff update the Initiatives contained in the Strategic
Plan, "Planning Tomorrow Together 1998-2002" and prepare an addendum report of these
changes."
1997 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
10.
The Annual Report of the Department of Planning and Development was first circulated to the
Committee with the March 23rd Agenda.
No comments were forthcoming from the Committee.
On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
"That the 1997 Annual Report of the Department of Planning and Development be
received."
1997 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
The Annual Report of the Economic Development Division was first circulated with the March 23rd
Agenda.
No comments were forthcoming from the Committee.
On motion by Councillor John Smola -
it was resolved:
"That the 1997 Annual Report of the Economic Development Division be received."
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On motion, the meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
L.W. Neil, AMCT
Assistant City Clerk