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Home My WebLink AboutPSI Minutes - 2021-04-19 PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES APRIL 19, 2021 CITY OF KITCHENER The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee held an electronic meeting this date, commencing electronically at 7:05 p.m. with all members present. Present: Councillor P. Singh - Chair Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors D. Chapman, K. Galloway-Sealock, J. Gazzola, B. Ioannidis, M. Johnston, C. Michaud, D. Schnider, S. Davey and S. Marsh. Staff: D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services D. McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services R. Bustamante, Director, Planning J. Oosterveld, Manager, Site Development and Customer Service C. Dumart, Planner E. Schneider, Planner T. Donegani, Senior Planner R. Kelly-Ruetz, Project Manager T. Hogg, Supervisor of Permits J. Bunn, Manager, Council & Committee Services/Deputy City Clerk S. Goldrup, Committee Administrator Councillor P. Singh advised this is a formal public meeting to consider applications under the Planning Act. If a person or public body that would otherwise have an ability to appeal a decision of the City of Kitchener to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Kitchener before the By-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. 1. DSD-2021-37 - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT OPA/19/003/M/KA - ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT ZBA/19/009/M/KA - 19-41 MILL STREET - POLOCORP INC. The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2021-37, dated March 14, 2021, recommending adoption of Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/19/003/M/KA; approval of Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA/19/009/M/KA; that applications for minor variances shall be permitted for land subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA/19/009/M/KA; and, that the Urban Design Guidelines for 19-41 Mill Street be adopted and used as principle guiding documents for site plan approval. In addition, the Committee was in receipt of a written submission from Justin Fitzgerald. C. Dumart presented to the Committee to provide site context for 19-41 Mill Street, noting the previous development concept brought to the February 8 meeting of the Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee and reviewing the revised concept site plan, which incorporated feedback from the Working Group. C. Dumart highlighted the key differences of the revised concept site plan. Joseph Puopolo, Polocorp Inc. stated their support of the staff report and recommendation. In described the development of the revised concept site plan and the consultation with the Working Group, the need for housing density and supply, the difficulty of estimating the economics of the proposed development, site parking and access to transit, and the loss of units and affordable housing units. The Committee heard delegations from Jane Pellar; Deb Westman; and, John Ryrie, in support of the staff report and revised concept site plan. In response to questions from the Committee, Deb Westman confirmed the revised concept site plan addressed previous concerns noted regarding drainage. provided an overview of the regulations related to on-site parking, the maximum allowable building height, and density targets. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES APRIL 19, 2020 -7- CITY OF KITCHENER 1. DSD-2021-37 - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT OPA/19/003/M/KA - ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT ZBA/19/009/M/KA - 19-41 MILL STREET - POLOCORP INC. On motion by Councillor D. Chapman - it was resolved: That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/19/003/M/KA for Polocorp Inc. requesting a change in designation from Low Density Commercial Residential to Medium Density Multiple Residential to permit 4 storey multiple dwellings on the parcel of land the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2021-37 as That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA19/009/M/KA for Polocorp Inc. be -report DSD-2021- That in accordance with Planning Act Section 45 (1.3 & 1.4) that applications for minor variances shall be permitted for lands subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA 19/009/M/KA; and further, That the Urban Design Guidelines for 19 41 Mill Street dated March 2021 and attached to report DSD-2021- Impact Assessment dated September 9, 2020 and associated addendums thereto, be used as principle guiding documents for site plan approval. 2. DSD-2021-39 - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT OPA20/007/L/ES - ZONING BY-LAW AMDNEMENT ZBA20/016/L/ES - 298 LAWRENCE AVENUE - THRESHOLDS HOMES AND SUPPORTS INC. The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2021-39, dated March 17, 2021, recommending adoption of Official Plan Amendment Application OPA20/007/L/ES; approval of Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA20/016/L/ES; and, that applications for minor variances shall be permitted for land subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA20/016/L/ES. The Committee was also in receipt of written submissions from Mark Tonin, Dawn Parker, and Justin Fitzgerald. E. Schneider presented to the Committee to provide site context for 298 Lawrence Avenue, including the history of the building and the proposed new use of the property. Kristen Barisdale of GSP Group spoke on behalf of the applicant in support of the staff report and recommendation. In response to questions from the Committee, K. Barisdale described the paces. On motion by Councillor M. Johnston - it was resolved: That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA20/007/L/ES for Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. requesting the addition of Specific Policy Area 53 be adopted in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2021- for approval; and, That Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA20/016/L/ES for Thresholds Homes and - attached to report DSD-2021- That in accordance with Planning Act Section 45 (1.3 & 1.4) that applications for minor variances shall be permitted for lands subject to Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA20/016/L/ES. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES APRIL 19, 2020 -8- CITY OF KITCHENER 3. DSD-2021-9 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNITS The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-2021-9, dated April 8, 2021, recommending approval of City-initiated Zoning By-law amendment ZC21-001-COK/RK to By-law 85-1 (Additional Dwelling Units). The Committee was in receipt of written submissions from Mark Tonin, Dawn Parker, and Justin Fitzgerald. R. Kelly-Ruetz presented the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to the Committee to provide -rise neighbourhoods. R. Kelly-Ruetz reviewed the proposed changes to allow detached additional dwelling units and semi-detached duplexes in alignment with Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019. R. Kelly-Ruetz spoke to the public engagement conducted as well as future monitoring and reporting on the impacts of these units. Heather Majaury expressed concerns for the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment regarding requirements for parking, pathways, and municipal servicing. In response to questions from the Committee, H. Majaury expressed support for the potential of additional dwelling units, the affordable and accessible housing crisis, concern for requirements that might limit implementation, and the need for incentives to encourage affordable housing. Mark Tonin requested that the Committee consider a deferring this matter until the City could accommodate in-person meetings and undertake additional public outreach. In response to questions from the Committee, M. Tonin discussed potential improvements to public notice or consultation, the development of a neighbouring duplex, the need for greater housing supply and affordable housing, and concerns about short-term rentals. Darlene Francis spoke in support of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. In response to questions from the Committee, D. Francis shared concern for the affordable and accessible housing crisis. In response to questions from the Committee, staff reviewed the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment changes to allow detached additional dwelling units and semi-detached duplexes in alignment with Bill 108; parking, pathing, and municipal servicing requirements; future communications, public notice and consultation; and, confirmed that a future report on his matter would be brought to the Committee. Councillor B. Ioannidis brought forward a motion to approve the staff recommendation as outlined in Report DSD-2021-9. parking requirements for detached additional dwelling units and requested a recorded vote. LOST on a recorded vote, with Councillors D. Chapman and P. Singh voting in favour; and, Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors S. Davey, D. Schnider, J. Gazzola, B. Ioannidis, C. Michaud, K. Galloway-Sealock, M. Johnston, and S. Marsh. The following motion was then voted on and Carried unanimously on a recorded vote. On motion by Councillor B. Ioannidis - it was resolved: That City-initiated Zoning By-law amendment ZC21/001/COK/RK to By-law 85-1 - dated March 17, 2021, attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2021- 4. ADJOURNMENT On motion, this meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. S. Goldrup Committee Administrator