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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSI Minutes - 2023-06-19 - Part OnePlanning and Strategic Initiatives Committee Minutes June 19, 2023, 4:30 p.m. Council Chambers - Hybrid City of Kitchener 200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 Present: Mayor B. Vrbanovic Councillor S. Davey Councillor D. Schnider Councillor J. Deneault Councillor C. Michaud Councillor A. Owodunni Councillor P. Singh Councillor B. loannidis Councillor M. Johnston Councillor D. Chapman Councillor A. Clancy Staff: D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services G. Stevenson, Interim Director, Planning T. Malone -Wright, Interim Manager, Development Review N. Goss, Manager, Policy and Research K. Anderl, Project Manager, Planning T. Donegani, Senior Planner A. Clark, Senior Urban Designer J. Zunic, Senior Planner R. Kelly-Ruetz, Senior Planner D. Saunderson, Deputy Clerk M. Mills, Committee Administrator 1. MEETING PART ONE - 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 1 2. Commencement The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee held a meeting this date commencing at 5:03 p.m. 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof There were no conflicts declared. 4. Consent Items 4.1 Draft Plan of Condominium 30CDM-23202, 630 and 690 Benninger Drive, Activa Holdings Inc., DSD -2023-252 The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -2023- 252, dated May 19, 2023, recommending draft approval be granted for Condominium Application 30CDM-23202, for the properties municipally addressed as 630 and 690 Benninger Drive. Moved by Councillor A. Clancy it was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Section 51(31) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, and By-law 2005-170, as amended by By-law 2007-042, hereby grants draft approval to Condominium Application 30CDM-23202 for the property municipally addressed as 630 and 690 Benninger Drive in the City of Kitchener, subject to the conditions shown in Appendix "A" of Development Services Department report DSD - 2023 -252." Carried 5. Discussion Items 5.1 Inclusionary Zoning - Policy and Implementation Directions, DSD -2023-258 The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -2023- 258, dated June 8, 2023, recommending that staff in coordination with the Cities of Waterloo and Cambridge; and the Region of Waterloo, develop a draft Inclusionary Zoning Official Plan policy and implement Zoning By-law amendments, for Council's consideration. In addition, the Committee was in receipt of written submissions from D. Parker and M. Schroeder. T. Donegani was in attendance and provided a presentation on the proposed inclusionary zoning policy and implementation. E G. Stevenson and N. Goss were also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee. D. Parker was in attendance and provided comments noting there are meagre opportunities for affordable housing thus, urged the Committee to implement inclusionary zoning to the maximum extent. Specifically, D. Parker suggested that inclusionary zoning be implemented (as feasible) in all Major Transit Station Areas (MTSAs) with no ramp -up period, that inclusionary zoning be applied to all buildings having 10 units or more and lastly, that the MTSA boundaries be expanded to 800 meters. Further, D. Parker noted that there should be engagement with households potentially impacted by inclusionary zoning legislation. Councillor A. Owodunni left the meeting and re-entered. In response to questions from the Committee, T. Donegani noted the MTSA boundaries outlined in the report were reviewed by the previous Council through the Regional Official Plan review and further, was approved by the Minister of Municipal Housing and Affairs. As such, it was noted the outlined MTSA boundaries are in full force and effect thus, cannot be modified. T. Donegani noted that the proposed inclusionary zoning policy is intended to strike a balance between providing affordable housing and addressing the current the housing supply reality, where construction costs and interest rates are significantly high. Mayor B. Vrbanovic left the meeting at this time. In response to questions regarding the policy parameter of operating off-site units, T. Donegani noted there is no jurisdiction for developers to pay cash in lieu to the municipality for inclusionary zoning use. T. Donegani highlighted the importance of the inclusionary zoning policy being responsive and adaptive to changes in the market and regulatory environment thus noted, Staff will report back to Council every other year to bring forward any changes to the policy as needed. Councillor D. Chapman asked that Staff review its' recommendation and suggested the inclusionary zoning policy be required for buildings having 10 or more residential units rather than 50. Further, that the set aside rate begin at 5% due to the significant need for affordable housing. Councillor P. Singh left the meeting at this time. Councillor S. Davey assumed Chair. 3 Councillor P. Singh re-entered the meeting at this time and re -assumed Chair. Moved by Councilor B. loannidis it was resolved: "That staff, in coordination with the Cities of Waterloo and Cambridge; and the Region of Waterloo, be directed to use the Discussion Paper in Attachment 1 as the basis for further consultation with the development industry, affordable housing providers, other affected groups and the public, as outlined in Development Services Department report DSD - 2023 -258; and further, That staff, in coordination with the Cities of Waterloo and Cambridge; the Region of Waterloo, be directed to develop a draft Inclusionary Zoning Official Plan policy and implementing Zoning By-law amendments, for Council's consideration, in accordance with the directions set out in the Discussion Paper of Attachment A of Development Services Department Report, DSD -2023-258, and with consideration of the results of the consultation process and any subsequent analysis." In Favour (10): Mayor B. Vrbanovic, Councillor S. Davey, Councillor D. Schnider, Councillor J. Deneault, Councillor C. Michaud, Councillor A. Owodunni, Councillor P. Singh, Councillor B. loannidis, Councillor M. Johnston, and Councillor A. Clancy Contra (1): Councillor D. Chapman Carried (10 to 1) 5.2 Growing Together - Engagement Summary Report Overview, DSD -2023-251 The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -2023- 251, dated May 19, 2023, recommending that staff use the community input as summarized in the 'Growing Together Engagement Summary' to inform continued work on Growing Together. In addition, the Committee was in receipt of written submissions from G. Wheeler and P. Nickels, Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association Development Committee. A. Clark provided an overview of the Growing Together engagement noting, workshops consisted of a geographically accurate 3D printed model of Kitchener's Major Transit Station Areas with existing buildings accurately represented at a 1:1000 scale. Participants were asked to place housing units on the model, represented by low, mid and high-rise building typologies. A. Clark M highlighted themes that emerged from these workshops including broad support for growth and intensification within the MTSAs with walkable, vibrant, transit - oriented development and a need for availability of parkland to be considered as the city grows. Engagement also revealed concern for housing affordability and access to a variety of housing styles and lastly, the importance of community infrastructure keeping pace with new growth, particularly schools, hospitals, and grocery stores. N. Goss, G. Stevenson, J. Zunic and R. Kelly-Ruetz were also in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee. S. Burrows was in attendance and provided comments about the workshops, noting the information presented did not clearly outline the implications of residents placing developments in certain areas. S. Burrows expressed concern for the reduction of parklands in the downtown core and the increase in narrow streets and sidewalks. Further, S. Burrows expressed concern that 15 -minute cities are being exacerbated. Councillor A. Owodunni left the meeting at this time and re-entered. Mayor B. Vrbanovic re-entered the meeting at this time. Moved by Councillor A. Owodunni it was resolved: "That staff use the community input as summarized in the Growing Together Engagement Summary, attached as Attachment W on Development Services Department report DSD -2023-251, to inform continued work on Growing Together." Carried 6. Public Hearing Matters under the Planning Act (advertised) This is a formal public meeting to consider applications under the Planning Act. If a person or public body does not make oral or written submissions to the City of Kitchener before the proposed applications are considered, the person or public body may not be entitled to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal and may not be added as a party to a hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal. 6.1 Plan of Subdivision Application 30T-22202 and Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/021/N/KA, 1000 New Dundee Road, Cache Developments (New Dundee) Inc., DSD -2023-237 The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD -2023- 237, dated June 19, 2023, recommending that draft approval to Plan of Subdivision Application 30T-22202 be granted, and that Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/021/N/KA be adopted, for Cachet Developments (New Dundee) Incorporated. K. Anderl was in attendance and provided an overview of the applications. G. Stevenson and T. Malone -Wright were in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee. S. Matveena, Glenn Schnarr and Associates Incorporated was in attendance in support of the staff recommendation and provided a presentation summarizing the details of the application. J. Ha Kong was also in attendance in support of the staff recommendation. In response to concerns from the Committee regarding the singular access to the proposed development, K. Anderl noted a transportation impact study was conducted and findings indicate that only one access is appropriate due to visibility requirements. K. Anderl noted, a secondary access will be available only for emergency purposes. In response to questions from the Committee regarding the provision of non- vehicular transit, K. Anderl noted future Regional improvement projects are planned for the subject area. It was noted, the City also continually advocates for the inclusion of bike lanes and sidewalks. Moved by Councillor C. Michaud it was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Section 51 (31) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P 13 as amended, and delegation By-law 2002- 64, grant draft approval to Plan of Subdivision Application 30T-22202 in the City of Kitchener, for the property municipally addressed as 1000 New Dundee Road, for Cachet Developments (New Dundee) Incorporated, subject to the conditions attached to Development Services Department report DSD -2023-237 as Appendix "A", and further, That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA22/021/N/KA to amend Zoning By-law 2019-051 for Cachet Developments (New Dundee) Incorporated, for the property municipally addressed as 1000 New Dundee Road be approved in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law" and "Map No. 1" attached to Development Services Department report DSD -2023-237 as Appendix "B"." 7. Information Items 7.1 Quarterly Development Applications Update 2023 Q2, DSD -2023-276 8. Recess This meeting recessed at 7:13 p.m. Marilyn Mills Committee Administrator Carried 7