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PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES
JANUARY 25, 1999
CITY OF KITCHENER
The Planning and Economic Development Committee met this date commencing at 4:16 p.m. under
Councillor C. Weylie, Chair, with the following members present: Councillors Jake Smola, M. Yantzi, J.
Ziegler, K. Taylor -Harrison, T. Galloway and John Smola. Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors G. Lorentz, B.
Vrbanovic and J. Haalboom entered the meeting after its commencement.
Officials present: Ms. C. Ladd, J. Jantzi and S. Frenette and Messrs. J. Gazzola, J. Shivas, T. McCabe,
B. Stanley, Z. Janecki, J. Witmer, D. Mansell, R. Mattice, T. Boutilier, D. Corks, T. Fox, T. Clancy, P.
Wetherup, J. Kratky and L. W. Neil.
1. BPS 99/19 - HURON BUSINESS PARK, PHASE III
- OFFER TO PURCHASE — PART OF SITE 142 AND SITES 143 & 144
- HURON MODEL AND GAUGE INC. — SOUTH WARD
The Committee was in receipt of Business and Planning Services Staff Report BPS 99/19 dated
January 18, 1999 dealing with an offer to purchase lands in Phase III of Huron Business Park
submitted by Huron Model and Gauge Inc.
Ms. J. Jantzi provided the Committee with details of the offer and advised that she had nothing
further to add to the recommendation in the staff report.
On motion by Councillor John Smola -
It was resolved:
"That the City accept the Offer to Purchase from Huron Model and Gauge Inc., for a
company to be incorporated at a later date, with respect to lands composing the westerly .6
acres of Part 10 and the whole of Parts 11,12 and 20 on Reference Plan 58R-7426. The
subject lands have an area of about 3.65 acres on Washburn Drive and are selling at a
purchase price of $75,000 per acre for a total of $273,750; and further,
That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute any other necessary
documentation required by the City Solicitor."
2. BPS 99/15 - LANCASTER CORPORATE CENTRE, PHASES I AND II
- OFFER TO PURCHASE LOT # 5
- GREREI INVESTMENT LIMITED - BRIDGEPORT -
NORTH WARD
The Committee was in receipt of Business and Planning Services Staff Report BPS 99/15. The
report deals with an offer to purchase lands in Phases 1 and 2 of the Lancaster Corporate Centre
submitted by Grerei Investment Limited.
Ms. J. Jantzi briefly explained details of the offer and provided clarification with regard to the off-
site parking agreement.
Councillor J. Haalboom entered the meeting at this point.
Councillor J. Zeigler pointed out that the total purchase price had not been calculated. Mr. J.
Kratky noted that this was because the area of Part 4 was still to be determined. He did comment
that it was believed to be approximately .345 acres which would mean total acreage of
approximately 5.54 acres at an estimated selling price of $738,000.00.
Councillor T. Galloway inquired as to trail development and Ms. J. Jantzi indicated that this matter
would be addressed as part of the site plan. Councillor Jake Smola inquired if the building would
be in compliance with the zoning by-law given the lack of on-site parking and Mr. T. McCabe
responded that it complied since required parking would be situated within 300 metres of the
property.
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2. BPS 99/15 - LANCASTER CORPORATE CENTRE, PHASES I AND II
- OFFER TO PURCHASE LOT # 5
- GREREI INVESTMENT LIMITED - BRIDGEPORT -
NORTH WARD (CONT'D)
On motion by Councillor T. Galloway -
It was resolved:
it That the City accept the Offer to Purchase from Grerei Investment Limited for Lot 5
in Phase I of the Lancaster Corporate Centre also known as Parts 5, 23, 24 and 25 on
Plan58R-7231, and a portion of Part 4 on Plan 58R-7150 (in Phase II of the Lancaster
Corporate Centre) that has an area yet to be finally determined by survey plan at a
purchase price calculated as follows.
Price/ Acre
Description Area
Pt. 5 & 24 Plan 58R-7231 3.96 $175,000.00
Pt. 23 Plan 58R-7231 0.99 $ 33,000.00
Pt. 25 Plan 58R-7231 0.25 $ 5,000.00
Portion Pt. 4 Plan 58R-7150 To Be Determined $ 33,000.00
And further, that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute any other
necessary documentation required by the City Solicitor."
3. BPS 98/12 - DOWNTOWN KITCHENER STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN, 1999 - 2001
The Committee was in receipt of Business and Planning Services Staff Report BPS 99/12 to
which was attached the Downtown Kitchener Strategic Action Plan 1999 — 2001 dated January
1999. The Plan relates to the work program for the continued revitalization of the Downtown
and provides direction not only to the Downtown Development Team but also to departments
and other agencies working in this regard.
Ms. S. Frenette appeared before the Committee to highlight the Plan and noted that it was
prepared to follow up on the plan that originated from the Mayor's Task Force on the Downtown.
Ms. Frenette provided commentary on topics of the Plan while an overhead presentation was
given. She reviewed the process leading to development of the Plan and provided commentary
as to how the Plan should be viewed and understood. She then reviewed categories of the
Strategic Action Plan that deal with housing, bringing people downtown, supporting business,
including the physical environment and neighbourhood/community development issues. Finally
she emphasised that it was expected that the Action Plan would change over time.
Councillor Jake Smola indicated that he would like more information on the residential loan
improvement programs and Ms.Frenette indicated she would provide it. He also questioned the
Children's Museum Group and Ms. Frenette advised that it was a volunteer initiative that was
not driven by the City. Councillor Jake Smola indicated that he would like to opportunity to
assist in future when appropriate. Councillor Jake Smola also questioned if the zoning in the
area extending from The Centre In The Square along Queen Street to the downtown could be
examined as it was his view that there was a void with regard to ancillary activities that would
compliment the theatre. Mr. T. McCabe responded that the issue had come up for discussion a
few times over the years and noted that it would be reviewed as part of the required 5 -year
official plan review. Councillor Jake Smola also commented that he wished to revisit the
planning done a few years ago with respect to Market Village.
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Councillor J. Haalboom stated that she was concerned with supporting people who live in the
downtown neighbourhoods, as it was her view that many residents who are committed to
downtown improvement struggle with those who do not share their interest in improving
neighbourhoods. She suggested that the Plan should contain a statement about the City's
support for downtown residential owners. Ms. Frenette commented that Councillor Haalboom's
concern really related to community development but suggested that some comments could be
included in the Plan making reference to a desire to work with downtown residents.
Mayor C. Zehr entered the meeting at this point.
3. BPS 98/12 - DOWNTOWN KITCHENER STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN, 1999 - 2001
CO( NT'D)
Councillor John Smola pointed out that the Cities of Cambridge and Waterloo have expanded their
boundaries of the downtown to accommodate policies that affect development charges. Mr. T.
McCabe advised that Kitchener slightly refined its boundary in 1995 as related to development
charge exemptions and noted that it may be desirable to consider a small expansion of the
downtown boundary. Councillor T. Galloway commented that a review of the City's Official Plan as
it relates to the downtown and incentives could be worthwhile. Several Councillors made
comments concerning the Downtown Development Team, infrastructure improvements; infilling
and focusing on Queen Street North from Weber Street to the Centre In The Square as to how it
could be enhanced. Mayor C. Zehr commented that the 58 recommendations in the Downtown
Kitchener Strategic Action Plan were equally ambitious as the recommendations that originated
from the Mayor's Task Force a few years ago.
On motion by Mayor C. Zehr -
It was resolved:
it That Council accept the Downtown Kitchener Strategic Action Plan attached to staff
report BPS 99/12 as the 1999-2001 work program for the continued revitalization of
Kitchener's downtown. This plan will provide direction not only for the Downtown
Development Team, but also for all departments and other agencies taking a lead in this
effort."
4. BPS 99/14 - ADDENDUM TO BPS 98/152
BPS 98/152 - DRAFT STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT REPORT, 1999 — POST 2000
The Committee was in receipt of Business and Planning Services Staff Report BPS 98/152 and
Addendum Report BPS 99/14 dated January 20, 1999 pertaining to the Staging of Development
Report 1999 — Post 2000. It was noted in the report that it is anticipated by the end of 1999 the
City will be the delegated approval authority for all plans of subdivisions. With this new system it is
estimated draft approval dates can be more accurately determined and aligned with the City's
Capital Budget. It was pointed out in the report that the staging of development report was
prepared by the Department of Business and Planning Services in close co-operation with the
Department of Public Works. The purpose of the staging report and its relation to the City's 10
year Capital Budget was dealt with in the staff report.
The staging report is prepared in accordance with the policies of the City's new Municipal Plan, in
particular Part 4 - Managing The Plan; Subsection 1.4 - Staging of Development. The staging
report is a compilation of, firstly; draft plans of subdivision that have received draft approval,
secondly; plans of subdivision that have been formally filed for processing and thirdly; land parcels
identified by the Business and Planning Services Department, land owners or developers that
have subdivision development potential within the urban boundary of the City's Municipal Plan.
Finally the staging or scheduling of various draft plans of subdivision is based upon a number of
factors as outlined in the staff report.
Ms. C. Ladd referred to the summary of lot supply forecast discussed on pages 13-16 of report
BPS 98/152. She referred to the discussion relating to the lot supply and the fact that while the
potential number of single and semi-detached dwelling units appears plentiful in actuality the
number was significantly less. She reviewed statistics on ownership related to registered plans
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and draft approved plans and pointed out that in reality the City had only a 3 -year supply of lots
available to smaller builders. She also made comments on the fact in preparing the plan this year
staff had taken a more realistic approach with respect to recommendations after analyzing the
outcome of recommendations in previous staging reports.
Mr. Z. Janecki reviewed the changes to the staging report as recommended in report BPS 99/14
resulting from responses received to circulation of the staging report. He advised that he had
circulated a letter from Mr. B. Green that was received after preparation of the addendum report
which relates to parcel # 60 wherein it is asked that draft plan approval be advanced to 1999
Priority C along with notation of a change that only 22 residential units would be developed rather
than 31.
Councillors B. Vrbanovic and G. Lorentz entered the meeting at this point.
4. BPS 99/14 - ADDENDUM TO BPS 98/152
BPS 98/152 - DRAFT STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT REPORT, 1999 — POST 2000 (CONT'Dl
Councillor T. Galloway referred to Parcel # 36 - Heathwood Caryndale Developments and
questioned what had changed to allow the deletions being recommended. Mr. Janecki advised
that water main was an issue but that with a change in ownership, a new solution has been found
that satisfies fire and utility requirements. Councillor Galloway questioned how this might tie into
industrial land strategy and whether there was an opportunity to expedite industrial land
development. Mr. T. McCabe responded that staff were concerned with industrial land situations
and would expedite any private subdivision where appropriate. He did note that the City was in
the midst of development of both short and long-term strategy for bringing industrial land to
market. Councillor Galloway questioned if construction of the Middle Strasburg Sewer could be
advanced and Mr. Mansell commented that it was a financial issue involving expenditures in
excess of six million dollars.
Mr. Bill Green, Green Scheels Pidgeon, appeared as a delegation on behalf of Krizsanderson
Developments Limited who now own Parcel # 60 shown as Ruzzer in the staging report. Mr.
Green noted that the lands were formerly part of the Kirkpatrick property and that the proposal was
below the development cap for Pioneer Tower West, services were at the doorstep and that the
proposal went hand in had with minor modifications to the adjacent Krizsanderson lands. He
commented that expected development was as early as the year 2000 and a late 1999 approval
was reasonable particularly given that the Region was likely to advance road construction in the
King Street East area. Accordingly he asked that the draft approval be advanced from 2000 to
1999 Priority C.
Ms. C. Ladd referred to development approvals in Pioneer Tower West and noted that a condition
allowed only a certain number of units to be constructed before road improvements were in place.
She stated that without a formal application being received staff did not believe it was possible to
accommodate Mr. Green's request but did note that staff would do their part in working toward an
early approval in the year 2000. In response to Councillor J. Haalboom, Mr. Green noted that
Parcel # 60 was adjacent to stages 1 and 2 of Parcel # 59. Councillor Haalboom commented that
significant roadwork improvements proposed still had to go through a public meeting process and
Mr. Green suggested that developers could advance road improvements and stay within the
overall development cap.
Mr. P. Britton, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson appeared as a delegation with respect to
the following parcels owned as indicated: Parcel # 72 - Teakwell Holdings; Parcel # 75 - Northlake
Homes; Parcel # 76 - Hallman Brierdale and Parcel # 77 - Hallman Brierdale. He noted that their
request had been to advance the draft approval from post 2000 to 1999 Priority C for all parcels
and the request had been attached as Appendix A-13 and discussed on page 7 of the addendum
staff report. Mr. Britton advised that his clients were working diligently to resolve issues. At this
time he indicated that he was prepared that the request simply be left with staff to move the
approvals forward for 1999 approval in the event they are successful in resolving issues.
Mr. Richard Hardie, Hardie and Associates appeared as a delegation on behalf of 456941 Ontario
Limited with respect to Parcel # 69 to request that it be advanced from draft plan approval post
2000 to 2000. In this regard he distributed a memorandum dated January 25, 1999 to which was
attached a December 11, 1998 letter from MTE Consultants Inc. dealing with the Sanitary Sewage
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Servicing Study — Schedule `B' Class Environmental Assessment Process for the Grand River
South Community as well as mapping outlining the Community and his client's lands. He
described existing circumstances pertaining to development in Grand River South and asked that
his client's land be given the draft plan approval in 2000 as has adjoining lands in Parcel # 71. He
noted that the issue was servicing and referred the Committee to the comments contained on page
7 of BPS 99/14. He stated that he was in disagreement with staff's rationale that services will
come from the east to develop his clients property as no decision has been made as to how
services will reach the property given that the Environmental Assessment Study will determine the
servicing issue. Ms. C. Ladd advised that the Environmental Assessment was underway and
noted that if servicing was achieved other than from the east, staff would reconsider the matter as
part of the 2000 plan; however, it is staff's expectation that servicing will originate from the east.
4. BPS 99/14 - ADDENDUM TO BPS 98/152
BPS 98/152 - DRAFT STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT REPORT, 1999 — POST 2000
CO( NT'D)
Ms. Carol Wiebe, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson appeared as a delegation on behalf of
Peter Kruse in Trust respecting Parcel # 61 in Hidden Valley to request advancement of draft
approval from Post 2000 to 2000. She commented that in further discussions with Mr. D. Mansell
it had been agreed not to pursue the request at this time. However she stated that her purpose
was to advise that a new owner had purchased the property with the intent of seriously pursuing its
development. Mr. D. Mansell noted that the Environmental Assessment process was looking at
Wabanki between Wilson and Fairway Roads and also at the Region's extension proposals and
referred to what may come out of the Environmental Assessment.
No other delegations were registered respecting this matter and the Chair requested that the
Committee address the individual requests that had been made this date.
On motion by Councillor J. Haalboom, it was agreed not to accede to the request submitted by Mr.
Green to advance the staging of Parcel # 60.
On motion by Councillor by Councillor Jake Smola, it was greed not to accede to the
request submitted by Mr. R. Hardy to advance the staging of Parcel # 69.
The recommendation in Staff Report BPS 99/14 was then considered.
Councillor J. Haalboom referred to item 2b of the recommendation regarding Sestan Electric and
questioned if staff had been in contact with the GRCA concerning the dumping of fill on the
applicant's lands. Mr. D. Mansell advised that the GRCA was aware of the issue. Councillor
Haalboom indicated that the owner was to remove the fill and redistribute it and that she was
opposed to the advancement recommendation because of the owner's actions. Councillor B.
Vrbanovic commented that owners actions and the planning process should not be linked.
Councillor T. Galloway questioned the Environmental Assessment for the Doon Village Road
Diversion and Ms. C. Ladd advised that it was complete and an alignment for Doon Village Road
finalized. Councillor T. Galloway questioned why staff were recommending advancement of draft
approval from Post 2000 to 2000 and Ms. C. Ladd provided 2 reasons in response.
On motion by Councillor T. Galloway, it was agreed not to accept the staff recommendation
to advance Parcel # 42 from Post 2000 to 2000 and accordingly it was deleted from the
recommendation in the report.
The recommendations in the staff report as revised and re -lettered to reflect deletion of Sestan
Electric - Parcel # 42, were then considered.
On motion by Councillor by Councillor T. Galloway -
It was resolved:
"The Department of Business and Planning Services recommends:
1) Subject to the changes recommended in Sections 2 and 3 below, Council approve
the 1999 - Post 2000 Staging of Development Report BPS 98/152 dated December
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17, 1998. Further, that all additional requests for advancement in the Municipal
Draft Plan Approval date or 1999 Priority not be supported.
2) That the following requests be advanced in the Staging of
Development Report:
a) That the request from Hard i ng/Annets/Sei p be supported such
that Parcel #20 be advanced from 1999 C to Municipal Draft Plan Approval
1999 B.
b) That the request from Rockway Holdings be supported such that Parcel #L
be advanced from Post 2000 to Municipal Draft Plan Approval 2000.
3) That the text changes for the following land parcels in the Staging of Development
Report be approved:
4. BPS 99/14 - ADDENDUM TO BPS 98/152
BPS 98/152 - DRAFT STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT REPORT, 1999 — POST 2000 (CONT'Dl
a) Parcel #19 - Norris/Sternberg
That reference in the Timing Comments pertaining to the southerly part of the
lands requiring the extension of the Middle Strasburg Sanitary Trunk Sewer
be revised to read as follows:
"Servicing of the southerly part of these lands will be temporarily pumped to
the Borden Trunk Sanitary Sewer and ultimately once the Middle Strasburg
Sanitary Trunk Sewer is extended to these lands, then sanitary servicing will
be redirected to this system".
b) Parcel #E - Rosenberg et al (Westmount Investments)
That the map be revised to reflect the reduced land area as a
result of acquisition by the City for Huron Natural Area and that reference to
the $4.5M Development Charge Expenditure figure be revised to $6.25M and
that the following be added to the Servicing Comments:
"Requires the extension of the Middle Strasburg Sanitary Trunk Sewer
from its present terminus from Biehn Dr. to Bleams Rd. at $6,250,000 to be
paid fully from Development Charges."
C) Parcel #26 - Dorar Investments
That the map be revised to reflect the reduced land area as a result of
acquisition by the City for Huron Natural Area; that comments be added to
the Timing Comments reflecting that the westerly portion of land at
Westmount Road will be developed as Business Park; and that reference to
the $6.25M Development Charge Expenditure figure remain and that the
following be added to the Servicing Comments:
"Requires the extension of the Middle Strasburg Sanitary Trunk Sewer from
its present terminus from Biehn Dr. to Bleams Rd. at $6,250,000 to be fully
paid from Development Charges."
The following be added to the Timing Comments:
The westerly portion of land abutting Westmount Road will be developed with
Business Park uses."
d) Parcel #36 - Hearthwood Caryndale Development
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That reference to the Servicing Comment pertaining to the requirement of the
extension of the watermain from nearby lands or an alternative solution be
deleted.
e) Parcels #27 & #H - Carar Investments
That reference to the $6.25M Development Charge Expenditure figure
remain and that the following be added to the Servicing Comments:
"Requires the extension of the Middle Strasburg Sanitary Trunk Sewer from
its present terminus from Biehn Dr. to Bleams Rd. at $6,250,000 to be fully
paid from Development Charges."
That the Business Park Service Centre (B-3) zoning information be added to
Parcel #H and that the map be revised to reflect the reduced land area.
4. BPS 99/14 - ADDENDUM TO BPS 98/152
BPS 98/152 - DRAFT STAGING OF DEVELOPMENT REPORT, 1999 — POST 2000
CO( NT'D)
Parcel #71 - 583018 Ontario Limited
That reference to the statements that this parcel requires the
extension of water services through other lands in the Servicing Comments
and that Parcel #69, 456941 Ontario Ltd. proceed first in the Timing
Comments be deleted."
BPS 99/8 - PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE FOR NOISE POLICIES
- REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO
The Committee was in receipt of Business and Planning Services Staff report BPS 99/8 dated
January 14, 1999 dealing with the Region of Waterloo's Proposed Implementation Guideline for
Noise Policies. It was noted in the report that on November 25, 1998 a revised proposal for
implementation guidelines for noise policies was tabled at Regional Council. At that time Regional
Council accepted the revisions proposed in the guideline and directed that it be circulated to area
municipalities for comment by January 29, 1999.
Mr. T. Boutilier reviewed the report with the Committee and pointed out that the new guideline is
intended to replace the current policy, which was based primarily upon policy of the Ministry of
Transportation. He indicated that staff have identified certain issues that they wish to bring to the
Committees attention. The Regions proposed guideline contains 3 parts, being parts A, B & C.
Part A deals with development of new communities in new areas and staff generally agree with the
intent of this section. Staff fully agree with 60 dBA being the appropriate noise level as the basis of
deeming compatibility between residential and transportation uses as proposed in Policy 3.3.4;
however, staff have a concern with Policy 7.1.1 which limits the maximum height of a noise wall at
2.4 metres. Mr. Boutilier advised that staff have some fundamental problems with the policy
direction of Parts B and C and stated that concerns were unique to Kitchener due to its geographic
location within the Region of Waterloo.
In regard to the locational issue, the urban area north of Highway 401 is accessed by only 2 routes
being Highway # 8 and Homer Watson Boulevard and while the area includes Kitchener it also
includes the City of Waterloo, the 3 Townships and communities as far west as Stratford.
Accordingly the urban area's population of 500,000 people and consequent passenger vehicles
and trucks utilize these 2 Kitchener corridors. Growth of this large geographic area will require
Kitchener transportation corridors to be expanded to accommodate traffic and Homer Watson
Boulevard is a concern as expansion to 6 lanes will be required ultimately. He pointed out that the
City of Cambridge had a significant advantage in comparison given that it has 5 interchanges
along Highway 401 and had its industrial land spread on both sides of the highway. Accordingly
none of its corridors were impacted in the way that Kitchener's is.
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Mr. Boutilier pointed out that the direction of the Region's Noise Guidelines was to increasingly
shift responsibility for noise mitigation to adjacent landowners and staff disagree with this policy
direction for 3 reasons. Firstly, the City and Region through each of their official plans have
deemed residential uses compatible with the transportation corridor function and compatibility has
always been based upon the implementation of mitigation measures when warranted. Secondly,
all expanding private sector land uses have an obligation to mitigate all potential off-site impacts
and public uses have an even greater obligation to do likewise. Accordingly the proponents of a
public use should not be allowed to disregard how such use affects adjoining property. Thirdly,
noise mitigation measures are an integral component of any transportation project and are as
important as any other features of the project. For these reasons staff have concerns with Policies
4.2 and 4.3 of Part B and are of the opinion that expanding transportation corridors should require
mitigation to 60 dBA as proposed in Parts A and C of the policy.
Also he stated that staff believe there was too much reliance on the noise forecast done in
preparation for a road widening project and that noise projections were not precise given they
were based on a number of factors such as forecasted traffic volumes, traffic mix and speed, all of
which were projected 10 years into the future. He pointed out that noise experts admit it is
impossible to precisely determine all these variable but major decisions were being made based
on these forecasts. Accordingly, to introduce fairness in this regard staff have proposed the
5. BPS 99/8 - PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE FOR NOISE POLICIES
- REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO (CONT'D)
inclusion of a new Policy 4.5 as outlined in BPS 99/8. In completing his presentation, Mr.
Boutilier stated that in Policy 1.3 of Part C the Region has proposed that the City should pay 25%
of the cost of noise barrier retrofits but staff are of the view that the Region should take care of its
roads and the City should do likewise with its roads.
Councillor J. Ziegler referred to the consultant's statutory declaration form attached as Appendix
`A' on page 19 of the staff report. He commented that the requirement pertaining to the peer
review cost would make it difficult for anyone to hire a consultant in this matter. Councillor C.
Weylie suggested that this issue be raised as a question at Regional Council.
Councillor J. Haalboom questioned if residents were aware of the proposed policies that would
affect them and Ms. C. Ladd advised that the Region has had 2 separate committees working on
the policies but did not believe the Region had undertaken any involvement at the public level with
regard to these matters. Councillor T. Galloway referred to the matter of a replacement fund and
suggested that such requirement could deter developers from bringing in plans that contained
noise barriers.
Following further discussion and the tabling of a number of concerns by Councillor J. Ziegler, he
suggested that consideration of the City of Kitchener's response to the Regional Municipality of
Waterloo's proposed `Implementation Guideline for Noise Policies' should be deferred and
referred to the February 1, 1999 Council Meeting and staff be directed to prepare a revised
recommendation incorporating concerns expressed by the Planning and Economic Development
Committee, including but not limited to the following issues:
The goal of transferring the costs of retro -fitting to local municipalities and affected property
owners.
The inequitably large impact that the retro -fit cost splitting proposal will have on the City of
Kitchener given the City's geographic position within the Regional Municipality of
Waterloo which results in having volumes of traffic originating from the City of Waterloo
and the Townships of Wilmot, Wellesley and Woolwich funneling through Kitchener.
The 2.4 metre height restrictions of noise barriers.
The peer review costs assumption criteria outlined in the `Consultant Statutory Declaration'.
Incorporation of a new policy 4.5 under Part B as recommended by Kitchener staff.
On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler -
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It was resolved:
it That consideration of the City of Kitchener's response to the Regional Municipality of
Waterloo's proposed `Implementation Guideline for Noise Policies' be deferred and referred
to the February 1, 1999 Council Meeting and staff be directed to prepare a revised
recommendation incorporating concerns expressed by the Planning and Economic
Development Committee."
Mayor C. Zehr indicated that the Region should be advised that a resolution regarding the
Region's Guidelines would be finalized at the regular Council meeting on February 1, 1999.
6. BPS 99/13 - COMPREHENSIVE COMMERCIAL POLICY REVIEW
- APPOINTMENT OF A COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO PROJECT
STEERING
COMMITTEE
The Committee was in receipt of Business and Planning Services Staff Report BPS 99/13 dated
January 14, 1999. Staff have requested that a member of Council be appointed to the Project
Steering Committee for the Comprehensive Commercial Policy Review.
6. BPS 99/13 - COMPREHENSIVE COMMERCIAL POLICY REVIEW
- APPOINTMENT OF A COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO PROJECT
STEERING
COMMITTEE (CONT'D)
On motion by Mayor C. Zehr -
It was resolved:
it That Councillor T. Galloway be appointed as Council's representative to sit on the
Comprehensive Commercial Policy Review project steering committee."
7. JOSEPH AND COMPANY SCRAP YARD
Councillor John Smola requested that staff be asked to convene a meeting of representatives
from the Ministry of the Environment, Region of Waterloo and the City of Kitchener to deal with
problems originating from the Joseph and Company's Scrap Yard pertaining to property standards,
noise and impact on the public right of way.
By general consent the Committee gave direction in this regard.
8. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
L.W. Neil, AMCT
Assistant City Clerk