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Home My WebLink AboutPSI Minutes - 2021-05-10PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES MAY 10. 2021 CITY OF KITCHENER The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee held an electronic meeting this date, commencing electronically at 7:15 p.m. with all members present. Present: Councillor P. Singh - Chair Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors D. Chapman, K. Galloway-Sealock, J. Gazzola, B. loannidis, 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 T. Donegani, Senior Planner R. Kelly-Ruetz, Project Manager H. Fylactou, Acting Deputy Clerk and Manager of Licensing D. Saunderson, Committee Administrator 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. DSD -2021-41 - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT OPA20/002/E/KA - ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT ZBA20/005/E/KA - 239 EDEN OAK TRAIL ROCKWAY HOLDINGS LTD. The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -2021-41, dated April 6, 2021, recommending adoption of Official Plan Amendment Application OPA20/002/E/KA; approval of Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA20/005/E/KA; that applications for minor variances shall be permitted for lands subject to Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA20/005/E/KA; and, that the Grand River South Community Plan be repealed in its entirety. The Committee was also in receipt of written submissions Christine Small, Deb Mair, and Alex Chik. C. Dumart presented to the Committee and reviewed the site context, including the 2016 development concept and the revised concept plan with reduced building heights, number of units, and vehicular access points. C. Dumart further compared the previous and proposed Official Plan Amendments and proposed Zoning Permissions. James MacLean, Waterloo Region YIMBY, spoke in support of the application and the need for housing supply and stock diversity in Waterloo Region. Mike Kroutil, Explorers Walk, stated their opposition to the proposed development and noted concerns regarding density, access to transit, potential effects on the watershed, and impacts to existing residents. On motion by Councillor D. Schnider - it was resolved: That consideration of the following recommendation be deferred to the June 14, 2021, Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting, as requested by the applicant: "That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA12010021E/KA for Rockway Holdings Ltd. requesting a change in designation from Low Rise Residential to Medium Rise Residential to permit 4 multiple dwelling buildings on the parcel of PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES MAY 10, 2021 -10- CITY OF KITCHENER 1. DSD -2021-41 - OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT OPA20/002/E/KA - ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT ZBA20/005/E/KA - 239 EDEN OAK TRAIL ROCKWAY HOLDINGS LTD. (CONT'D) land specified and illustrated on Schedule `A', be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD -2021-41 as Appendix A', and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA20/005/E/KA for Rockway Holding Ltd. be approved in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law", and "Map No. 1", attached to Report DSD -2021-41 as Appendix `B"; and, 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 ZBA20/005/E/KA; and, That the Grand River South Community Plan be repealed in its entirety." 2. DSD -2021-42 - NEW ZONING BY-LAW (STAGE 2A) — RESIDENTIAL BASE ZONES - COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE ZONING BY-LAW (CRoZBy) FINAL APPROVAL The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -2021-42, dated April 28, 2021, recommending approval of City -initiated Zoning By-law amendment ZBA19/011/COK/TD to By-law 2019-51 (CRoZBy Stage 2a -Residential Base Zones). The Committee was also in receipt of written submissions Alex Vandersluis, Schlegel Urban Developments, and Hal Jaeger. T. Donegani presented to the Committee regarding the previous stages of the project and the scope, zone categories and regulations of Stage 2a. T. Donegani explained the review's key drivers and issues, such as housing affordability, additional dwelling units, and the Residential Intensification in Established Neighbourhoods study. T. Donegani further reviewed transitions to low-rise residential, community engagement, application of the new regulations, and the timing of Stage 2b in late 2021. Alex Vandersluis, Schlegel Urban Developments, stated their support of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and requested the building height exemption for single -detached dwellings be extended to street townhomes and cluster townhomes. In response to questions from the Committee, A. Vandersluis discussed the proposed Zoning By-law amendment, the potential implications of maximum building heights, and the Committee of Adjustment process. Matthew Kerwin stated their support for the proposed Zoning By-law amendment and the benefit of additional dwelling units on residential properties. Councillor P. Singh left the meeting, and Councillor S. Marsh accepted the role of Chair. Steve Burrows spoke in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law amendment. S. Burrows shared concerns regarding the process and notification of residents, a lack of maps included in the report, and questioned the definition for lodging and lodging houses, parking restrictions, stacked versus street townhouses, and the transition between residential zones. S Burrows noted further questions regarding multiple dwelling units, including municipal servicing, lot width requirements, requirements for existing dwellings, maximum structure heights, and the required distance from property lines. The Committee encouraged S. Burrows to connect with Planning staff regarding their questions. Councillor P. Singh returned to the meeting and resumed the role of Chair. In response to questions from the Committee, T. Donegani spoke to the Zoning for Lower Doon, the housing strategy, parking requirements for electric vehicles, and regulations for lodging houses. T. Donegani further answered questions regarding public education on City policies and PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES MAY 10, 2020 -11- CITY OF KITCHENER DSD -2021-42 - NEW ZONING BY-LAW (STAGE 2A) — RESIDENTIAL BASE ZONES - COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE ZONING BY-LAW (CRoZBy) FINAL APPROVAL (CONT'D) regulations, implementation in the Residential Intensification in Established Neighbourhoods study area, maximum building height, how building height is measured, and considerations for middle Zoning. R. Bustamante stated any changes that staff cannot incorporate into this stage of the Comprehensive Review of The Zoning By-law due to timing could be addressed in Stage 2b. R. Bustamante confirmed Planning staff would bring future reports to the Committee with more information regarding public consultations and next steps for the Neighbourhood Planning Review, the Comprehensive Review of The Zoning By-law Stage 2b, and the Downtown Zoning project. On motion by Councillor B. loannidis - it was resolved: "That the City -initiated Zoning By-law amendment ZBA1 9/01 1/COK/TD to By-law 2019- 51 (CRoZBy Stage 2a -Residential Base Zones), be approved in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law" dated April 28, 2021, and included as Attachment A to report DSD2021-42." ADJOURNMENT On motion, this meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. S. Goldrup Committee Administrator