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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDev & Tech Svcs - 2004-09-13DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 137 2004 CITY OF KITCHENER The Development and Technical Services Committee met this date commencing at 4:30 p.m. Present: Chair Councillor J. Gazzola Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors J. Smola and G. Lorentz. Councillors B. Vrbanovic, M. Galloway and C. Weylie were in attendance for part of the meeting. Staff: C. Ladd, Chief Administrative Officer G. Stewart, General Manager of Development and Technical Services R. Browning, Interim General Manager of Strategic Services R. Shamess, Director of Engineering Services J. Willmer, Director of Planning Services J. McBride, Director of Transportation Planning F. McCrea, Assistant City Solicitor J. Given, Manager of Strategic Operations L. MacDonald, Director of Legal Services F. Pizzuto, General Manager of Community Services T. Boutilier, Senior Planner R. Gosse, Committee Administrator DTS-04-128 - OLD MILL ROAD ON-STREET PARKING FAIRVIEW-GATEWAY WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04- 128 dated August 25, 2004, regarding on-street parking on Old Mill Road. Councillor J. Gazzola, Chair, advised that some of the residents were requesting that the parking restrictions not be in place during the summer and holidays when the school was not open. Mr. J. McBride responded that the proposed parking prohibition could be limited so as not to include the summer months but it would be very difficult to make the same application for school holidays. On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz - it was resolved: "That on-street parking be prohibited at anytime on the north side of Old Mill Road from a point 90 metres west of Doon Valley Drive to a point 125 metres west thereof; and, That on-street parking be prohibited at anytime on the south side of Old Mill Road from a point 90 metres west of Doon Valley Drive to a point 40 metres west thereof; and, That on-street parking be prohibited (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday) on the north side of Old Mill Road from a point 215 metres west of Doon Valley Drive to a point 212 metres west thereof; and, That on-street parking be prohibited (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday) on the south side of Old Mill Road from a point 130 metres west of Doon Valley Drive to a point 297 metres west thereof; and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly." DTS-04-137 - PAULANDER DRIVE ON-STREET PARKING WEST-VICTORIA PARK WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04- 137 dated August 31,2004, regarding on-street parking on Paulander Drive. On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz - it was resolved: DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 137 2004 - 75- CITY OF KITCHENER 2. DTS-04-137 - PAULANDER DRIVE (CONT'D) "That parking be prohibited at anytime on the west side of Paulander Drive from a point 100m south of Lawrence Avenue to a point 22m south thereof; and, That parking be prohibited at anytime on the west side of Paulander Drive from a point 190m south of Lawrence Avenue to a point 22m south thereof; and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly." 3. DTS-04-138 - BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION PROGRAM 537/547 FREDERICK STREET & 120 ANN STREET 1184951 ONTARIO INC. AND C & H PROPERTIES INC. BRIDGEPORT-CENTRE WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04- 138 dated August 31, 2004, regarding an application under the Brownfield Remediation Program. Mr. T. Boutilier advised that the City has received its first application under the Brownfield Remediation Program from 1184951 Ontario Inc. for the properties 537/547 Frederick Street and 120 Ann Street. Mr. Boutilier explained that Mr. Marko Sandal, the applicant, has submitted invoices for the eligible costs of the remediation in the amount of $34,631.13. He added that Mr. Sandal has requested that an additional amount of $5,213 be included to cover soft costs such as legal fees, accounting, printing costs and administration. Councillor B. Vrbanovic entered the meeting. Mr. Marko Sandal attended advising that he acted as the project manager with respect to the remediation of the properties; whereas, if he had hired a consulting firm to undertake the project the submitted costs would be substantially higher. Mr. Sandal added that although he would be satisfied with the amount recommended in the staff report he was requesting the additional $5,213 to assist in recovering the soft costs he incurred. Councillor M. Galloway entered the meeting. In answer to questions raised by the Committee, Mr. T. Boutilier advised that with this particular application and in respect to the rebate, an agreement was made between Mr. Sandal and the purchaser of the property so that the purchaser is a recipient of the rebate under the program. He further advised that staff have received the invoices in the amount stated in the report and that staff are recommending the soft costs not be included as this may lead to setting a precedent for future applications. Mayor C. Zehr pointed out that the incentive program was put in place to encourage clean up of brownfield sites and that development of those sites should occur in a timely manner and he requested that staff review the program to ensure this takes place for future applications. On motion by Councillor J. Smola - it was resolved: "That the BRP Application 04-01, received from 1184951 Ontario Inc., in Trust, for C & H Properties Inc. dated July 29, 2004, be approved subject to a completed and filed Record of Site Condition for 537/547 Frederick Street and 120 Ann Street; and, That a grant be provided in the form of an annual rebate on City taxes in an amount equal to 100% of the City Tax Increment; where the City Tax Increment is defined as the difference between the City portion of real property taxes for the 2004 Taxation Year and the new City portion of real property taxes levied as a result of a new assessment by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) following completion of the project or any phases thereof; and, DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 137 2004 - 76- CITY OF KITCHENER 3. DTS-04-138 - BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION PROGRAM (CONT'D) That the grant continue for a maximum period of 10 years or until the total Eligible Remediation Cost of $34,631,13 has been reached, whichever comes first; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Remediation and Redevelopment Agreement with 1184951 Ontario Inc. and C & H Properties Inc., satisfactory to the City Solicitor." 4. DTS-04-134 - HAWKSWOOD DRIVE ON-STREET PARKING BRIDGEPORT-CENTRE WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04- 134 dated August 25, 2004, regarding on-street parking on Hawkswood Drive. Ms. Diana Laitar, 104 Hawkswood Drive, attended speaking on behalf of the residents of Hawkswood Drive who were in opposition to the proposed parking prohibition and submitted a petition signed by 16 property owners. Ms. Laitar advised that following receipt of a letter from City staff regarding the proposed prohibition the residents on Hawkswood Drive discussed the proposal disagreeing with the parking prohibition but agreeing that there is a need to address speeding traffic and the enforcement of the three hour parking prohibition. Ms. Laitar further advised that Hawkswood Drive is currently congested due to storm sewer and park construction taking place and pointed out that this congestion is only temporary. She added that speed appears to be a real problem on the street and by prohibiting parking this will only add to the problem. Ms. Laitar concluded her presentation requesting that the proposed parking prohibition not be supported and that the three hour parking and speed limits on Hawkswood Drive be enforced. Councillor J. Smola raised a concern regarding the usual process with respect to any proposed prohibited parking whereby members of the Committee received survey results but this has not taken place with respect to this particular matter. Mr. J. McBride responded that the complaint received by staff was for traffic having difficulty getting past the parked vehicles on Hawkswood Drive. When staff investigated, it was found that only three homes would be affected by the proposed prohibition; therefore, did not perceive this as being a problem for the residents. Mr. McBride added that the response to the letter sent to the residents resulted in only two concerns being raised; therefore, there was no indication of any opposition to the proposal. Mr. McBride concluded that staff would not have a problem withdrawing the proposed parking prohibition in light of the information presented by Ms. Laitar. On motion by Councillor J. Smola - it was resolved: "That no action take place with respect to Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04-134 dated August 25, 2004 regarding on-street parking on Hawkswood Drive." DTS-04-141 - A GROWTH PLAN FOR THE GREATER GOLDEN HORSESHOE FINAL KITCHENER RESPONSE The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04- 141 dated September 7, 2004, regarding the provincial discussion paper and plan 'Places to Grow - A Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe'. Ms. J. Given provided a summary of the staff report which is a response to the provincial government's discussion paper and plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Ms. Given advised that the aim of the discussion paper and plan is to ensure that as the population of the Greater Golden Horseshoe grows over the next 30 years to 11 million, that growth occurs first within designated urban areas in an efficient manner which does not impact green lands, natural systems and prime agricultural land, and enhances the economic competitiveness of the region. Ms. Given reviewed the principles of the plan including: intensification and compact DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 137 2004 - 77- CITY OF KITCHENER 5. DTS-04-141 - A GROWTH PLAN FOR THE GREATER GOLDEN HORSESHOE (CONT'D) development; designating priority urban centres of which Kitchener has been identified as one of the 11 priority centres; people and goods movement to ensure continued growth and economic strength; and, the golden horseshoe greenbelt which addresses the identification and preservation of significant and valuable greenland resources. Ms. Given concluded her presentation advising that the growth plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe positions Kitchener well to continue to develop and be recognized as a successful urban centre, consisted with many of the on-going City initiatives and balancing growth. Councillor C. Weylie entered the meeting. In answer to questions raised regarding the Region's response to the provincial paper, Ms. Given advised that this proposed response is consistent with that of the Region. Mayor C. Zehr added that the Region's position on GO Transit with respect to people movement, supports the City of Cambridge's application for extension of the existing GO Transit corridor and the Region is looking at improvements with VIA Rail with respect to rail transit to the northern end of the Region. On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz - it was resolved: "That Development & Technical Services Department report DTS-04-141 be endorsed by Council and submitted to the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal as the City of Kitchener response on the discussion paper: PLACES TO GROW, A GROWTH PLAN for the Greater Golden Horseshoe." DTS-04-140 - 196 PARK STREET DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC 04/06/P/AP HOME HARDWARE STORES LIMITED WEST-VICTORIA PARK WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-04- 140 dated August 16, 2004, regarding a demolition control application for the property known municipally as 196 Park Street. On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz - it was resolved: "That demolition control application DC 04/06/P/AP requesting permission to demolish one single detached dwelling located at 196 Park Street, legally described as PLAN 317 PT LOT 1, be approved, subject to the following conditions: That prior to the issuance of a demolition permit, the owner submits a site plan application to the City's Planning Division, and obtains approval thereof from the City's Facilitator of Urban Design & Development, for the proposed parking lot." UPDATE DEER RIDGE DRIVE TRAFFIC CALMING OPTIONS Councillor J. Gazzola advised that further information on this matter would be presented at the September 20th Council meeting and requested that the verbal update be deferred to that meeting. Mayor C. Zehr disclosed a pecuniary interest and abstained from all discussion with respect to the Deer Ridge Drive traffic calming options. The Committee agreed to defer the verbal update to the September 20, 2004 Council meeting. DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 137 2004 - 78- 8. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 5:49 p.m. CITY OF KITCHENER R. Gosse, Deputy City Clerk