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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlng & Econ Dev - 2001-06-04PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 4, 2001CITY OF KITCHENER The Planning and Economic Development Committee met this date commencing at 3:40 p.m. under Councillor C. Weylie, Chair, with the following members present: Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors J. Ziegler, J. Smola and M. Galloway. Councillors G. Lorentz and B. Vrbanovic entered the meeting after its commencement. Officials Present: Ms. C. Ladd, L. Marshall, A. Menon and Messrs. R.W. Pritchard, B. Stanley, J. Shivas, S. Vipond, G. Borovilos, T. Fox, G. Richardson, B. Sloan, P. Wetherup, L. Bensason and L.W. Neil. 1.BPS-01-067-15 WEBER STREET EAST -DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC 01/04/W/GR -FIFTY-SEVEN QUEEN STREET LIMITED (TRICAR DEVELOPMENTS INC.) - BRIDGEPORT-CENTRE WARD The Committee was advised that the Department of Business and Planning Services was in receipt of a demolition control application from Fifty-Seven Queen Street Limited - Tricar Developments Inc. with regard to the property known municipally as 15 Weber Street East. The subject lands are located at the intersection of Weber Street East and Queen Street North and the applicant is requesting approval to demolish an existing two storey building located at the easterly end of the property in order to accommodate the development of an 18 storey multiple dwelling. The building which is the subject of this application was converted for use as a restaurant in 1998 but the use never commenced. In this regard, the Committee considered report BPS-01-067 dated May 28, 2001. Ms. C. Ladd briefly summarized the purpose of the report and advised that it related to the press release of last week detailing plans for an apartment building on the site. Mayor C. Zehr requested that staff explain the timing of payment of $217,000 that will be made under the Downtown Financial Incentives Program. Mr. B. Stanley replied that reimbursement of the monies approved as a grant under the Downtown Financial Incentives Program would not take place until after the building was complete. Mr. T. McCabe, Green Scheels Pidgeon, appeared on behalf of the applicant to support the recommendation in the staff report. He commented on the main purpose of the demolition control process and noted that the structure had not been used as a dwelling for 25 years and that two major projects had previously included this structure in their plans for redevelopment of the subject property. Councillor J. Smola advised that concerns had been raised in respect to the route that heavy vehicles would utilize to access the site during construction of the project and requested the opportunity to provide input in this regard. Mr. McCabe advised that the applicant would welcome such input and commented that when the development was completed there would be less congestion with the residential use than the current parking use. No other delegations were registered regarding this matter. On motion by Councillor J. Smola - It was resolved: “That Demolition Control Application DC 01/04/W/GR (Fifty-Seven Queen Street Limited - Tricar Developments Inc.), requesting approval for the demolition of one single dwelling located at 15 Weber Street East, legally described as Part of Lots 3, 4 and 5, Registered Plan 338, be approved. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City.” PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 4, 2001- 60 -CITY OF KITCHENER 2.BPS-01-061-508 RIVERBEND DRIVE -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 01/03/R/BS -PETER BENNINGER - BRIDGEPORT-CENTRE WARD The Committee was advised that the Department of Business and Planning Services was in receipt of a zone change application from Peter Benninger with respect to lands known municipally as 508 Riverbend Drive. The purpose of the rezoning is to change the existing ‘Hazard Land (P- 3)’ zoning on a small portion of the subject property to ‘Restricted Business Park Zone (B-2)’ with a special use provision to only allow surface parking and no structures on that portion of the property. Further, the applicant is proposing that these lands would assist in providing the required parking for a future office development. The subject site is located on the east side of Riverbend Drive south of Lancaster Street and between the Conestoga Parkway and the Grand River. The site is approximately 0.14 hectares and was acquired as an addition to 508 Riverbend Drive. In this regard, the Committee considered report BPS-01-061 dated May 3, 2001 and a proposed by-law dated May 3, 2001 attached to the report. It was pointed out that notice that the Committee would hold a public meeting this date to consider this matter had previously been given. Ms. C. Ladd provided a brief overview of the purpose of the application and advised that staff had nothing further to add to the report. Mr. Peter Benninger attended to indicate support of the recommendation in the staff report. No other delegations were registered respecting this matter. On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler - It was resolved: “That Zone Change Application ZC 01/03/R/BS (508 Riverbend Drive - Peter Benninger) requesting a change in zoning from Hazard Land Zone (P-3) to Restricted Business Park Zone (B-2), with Special Use Provision 296U on lands legally described as Part of Lot 10, Subdivision of Lot 59, G.C.T., more particularly described as Part 1, 58R-11808, municipally known as portion of 508 Riverbend Drive, be approved, in the form shown in the attached “Proposed By-law,” dated May 3, 2001, without conditions. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City and is in conformity with the City’s Municipal Plan.” Councillor G. Lorentz entered the meeting at this point. 3.BPS-01-075-ADDENDUM TO BPS-01-070 BPS-01-070-REVISIONS TO DOON SOUTH COMMUNITY PLAN -MODIFICATIONS TO THE DOON MILLS PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-95018 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 00/31/D/LM -MONARCH CONSTRUCTION LIMITED -AND- LEG-01-052-CLOSUIRE OF ROAD ABUTTING 37 OREGON DRIVE - SOUTH WARD The Committee was advised that the Department of Business and Planning Services was in receipt of a zone change application and request for modification to a draft plan of subdivision from Monarch Construction Limited with respect to a parcel of land located along the proposed diversion of Doon Village Road between Tilt Drive and Doon South Drive. The proposed zone change and modification to the draft approved plan of subdivision are intended to facilitate several design changes to stage 3 of the Doon Mills Community. Concurrent with the zone change application and subdivision modifications, related revisions to the Doon South Community Plan are also proposed. In this regard, the Committee considered report BPS-01-070 dated May 9, 2001 and a proposed by-law dated May 2, 2001 attached to the report. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 4, 2001- 61 -CITY OF KITCHENER 3.BPS-01-075-ADDENDUM TO BPS-01-070 BPS-01-070-REVISIONS TO DOON SOUTH COMMUNITY PLAN -MODIFICATIONS TO THE DOON MILLS PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-95018 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 00/31/D/LM -MONARCH CONSTRUCTION LIMITED LEG-01-052-CLOSUIRE OF ROAD ABUTTING 37 OREGON DRIVE - SOUTH WARD (CONT’D) It was noted in the report that the purpose of the proposed zone change is to revise the regulations within the Neighbourhood Commercial Zone (C-2) to decrease the maximum total amount of commercial space and increase the maximum floor space ratios (overall size) of multiple residential. The proposed changes to the draft approved plan of subdivision for Stage 3 of Doon Mills include the introduction of two new local roads, a slight easterly shift of Doon Village Road extension and the addition of a ‘roundabout’ at the intersection of Doon Village Road extension and Doon South Drive. The Committee was also in receipt of BPS-01-075 dated May 30, 2001 prepared as an addendum report proposing several revisions to the recommendations contained in report BPS-01-070. Further, the Committee was also in receipt of Legal Department report LEG-01-052 dated May 25, 2001 recommending closure of the portion of Oregon Drive abutting the property known municipally as 37 Oregon Drive. Also circulated with the Committee agenda was a memorandum advising of City Council’s March 19, 2001 referral of Heritage Kitchener recommendations for consideration by the Planning and Economic Development Committee. It was pointed out that notice that the Committee would hold a public meeting this date to consider this matter had previously been given. Prior to staff providing an overview of the reports, Mr. R. Haalboom intervened to request that the Committee defer consideration of these staff reports based on his correspondence dated June 1 and June 4, 2001 wherein he provided notice to the City that he intended to make an application to the Courts to interpret By-law #88-17 as it relates to the portion of the subdivision located within the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District. Councillor M. Galloway pointed out that these matters have been the subject of discussion for 5 months and that he was opposed to Mr. Haalboom’s deferral request. In response to Councillor J. Ziegler, Mr. Haalboom indicated that he had not yet filed an application with the Courts in respect to this matter. Mr. J. Shivas commented that he was not clear as to the exact nature of Mr. Haalboom’s complaint and requested he elaborate on his June 4, 2001 correspondence. Mr. Haalboom explained that the effect of the staff report was to suggest the boundary of the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District could be moved to accommodate the subdivision plan but he maintained that this boundary was established under the authority of By-law #88-17 and could not be moved and that staff have implied the subdivision plan could proceed. Consequently, the policies and guidelines respecting the Heritage Conservation District are not being adhered to. Accordingly, it was his intent to ask the courts for an interpretation of By-law #88-17 as to whether it could be disregarded. Mr. J. Shivas responded that he would need to know the position of the developer before deciding whether he should provide Council with advice in respect to this matter. Councillor J. Ziegler recommended the Committee hear the matter this date given that further representation could be made at the June 11, 2001 Council meeting. Mr. S. Vipond presented a summary of the background relating to the recommendations in report BPS-01-070 and requested the Committee’s approval of the revised recommendations contained in report BPS-01-075. He described the roundabout that was being introduced at the intersection of Doon Village Road and Doon South Drive and referenced the slight shift that was being made in the Doon Village Road diversion alignment. He further noted that it was now intended to connect Chestnut Hill Crescent to Forest Edge Trail. Mr. L. Bensason commented that all of Oregon Court and portions of Buerkle Court were located in the Heritage Conservation District. 3.BPS-01-075-ADDENDUM TO BPS-01-070 PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 4, 2001- 62 -CITY OF KITCHENER BPS-01-070-REVISIONS TO DOON SOUTH COMMUNITY PLAN -MODIFICATIONS TO THE DOON MILLS PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-95018 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 00/31/D/LM -MONARCH CONSTRUCTION LIMITED LEG-01-052-CLOSUIRE OF ROAD ABUTTING 37 OREGON DRIVE - SOUTH WARD (CONT’D) Mr. Glen Scheels, Green Scheels Pidgeon, attended on behalf of Monarch Construction Limited in support of the recommendtions in both planning staff reports. He noted that the subdivision plan received draft approval in 1998 and that Stage 1 was now under construction and that Stage 3 as proposed represented a refinement based on the previous approvals. He commented on the concept of the Doon Mills Common which involved a roundabout and mixture of uses which will encompass significant public space adjacent the roundabout. Mr. Scheels acknowledged and supported the report and recommendation of the Legal Department with respect to Oregon Drive and commented on the boundary issue raised by Mr. Haalboom. In this regard, he pointed out that City Council did deal with the interface of the subdivision with the Heritage Conservation District back in 1998 and that the current requested modifications represented a refinement of the draft plan and the zoning. It was his view that there was an appropriate relationship between the new subdivision and the Heritage Conservation District and that there was no basis to defer the matter based on the proposed modification. Councillor J. Ziegler referred to detail map C attached to the staff report which illustrates the scalloping proposed for lots 5, 6 & 7 fronting Ayres Court. This scalloping approach provides a greater useable rear yard and results in rear yards varying from 35 to 70 feet deep. Mr. Scheels noted that the Heritage Conservation District Plan sets outs out a 50 foot easement requirement from its boundary. He further pointed out that part of the reason for the scalloping approach was to also meet the half acre lot requirement for the District Plan which originally anticipated that the subject lots would be on a septic sewage system. Councillor B. Vrbanovic entered the meeting at this point. Mr. R. Haalboom advised that in attending the meeting this date his purpose was not to interfere with anything relating to the Monarch subdivision beyond the boundaries of the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District Plan. He stated that his concern was that any development within the Heritage Conservation District Plan should adhere to the regulations of By-law #88-17. He remarked on previous staff report PD 97/99 as it relates to Oregon Drive and commented on a related Heritage Impact Statement. Mr. Haalboom then distributed two maps of the Upper Doon Heritage Conservation District and a landscape easement plan for the Doon Mills subdivision illustrating the boundary of the Heritage Conservation District and the subdivision lotting that was proposed within the District. He also distributed a data sheet comparing the development requirements of the Heritage Conservation District under By-law #88-17 with the development proposals for the Monarch land adjacent to Oregon Drive. It was his position that Stages 4 & part of Stage 3 of the subdivision plan disregard the Heritage Conservation District and was a breach of By-law #88-17. He also noted that 20 part lots were being proposed rather than 10 lots as allowed for under the by-law. Comments were then made regarding lotting, septic systems, lot frontage requirements and compatability. Councillor J. Ziegler questioned what the increase in density was and Mr. G. Scheels advised that it depended on what develops. Ms. C. Ladd advised that the increase in the floor space ratio would allow for additional residential density in place of the lower amount currently permitted on the property and was being balanced by a decrease in the amount of commercial density permitted. Councillor Ziegler questioned what was being traded and maintained that the density information should be available. Mr. Scheels advised that he did not have that information as currently there was only a development concept for the property. He commented that nothing was really being traded as the proposed changes related to an objective of decreasing the amount of commercial space. Councillor Ziegler commented that he could accept the reduction in commercial density but recommended that approval of any changes to residential density be deferred at this time. He further questioned the shape of the Heritage Conservation District Boundary and Mr. Scheels replied that he did not understand why the 3.BPS-01-075-ADDENDUM TO BPS-01-070 PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 4, 2001- 63 -CITY OF KITCHENER BPS-01-070-REVISIONS TO DOON SOUTH COMMUNITY PLAN -MODIFICATIONS TO THE DOON MILLS PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-95018 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 00/31/D/LM -MONARCH CONSTRUCTION LIMITED LEG-01-052-CLOSUIRE OF ROAD ABUTTING 37 OREGON DRIVE - SOUTH WARD (CONT’D) boundary was located where it is. No other delegations were registered respecting this matter. Councillor M. Galloway commented on the detailed consideration that this matter has received for the last five months and noted that the boundaries under the by-law are considered to be guidelines. He stated that the proposal before the Committee represented good planning that comprehensively considered all issues. Councillor Galloway indicated that he had been contacted by approximately two dozen persons all of whom who have indicated they have no objection to the matter before the Committee. He further pointed out that the only persons directly affected by the matter being considered this date were the Nequests and they have indicated agreement to the recommendations. In conclusion, he remarked on the purpose of guidelines. Councillor J. Ziegler put forward a motion to adopt all of the recommendations except the increase in floor space ratio which he requested remain at 1.0 for a multiple dwellings. Mr. B. Stanley commented that the City has just completed Compass Kitchener and Smart Growth initiatives all of which promote higher densities in suburban communities. Councillor J. Ziegler advised that he wanted more information about the density issue and was not necessarily opposed. By way of further comment, Mr. Stanley advised that there were many situations throughout the City where the number of units could very appreciately in a given development. It was requested that Councillor Ziegler’s motion be split in two parts and the floor space issue was voted on and lost. On motion by Councillor M. Galloway - It was resolved: “A.Community Plan Revisions That the “Doon South Community Plan” be revised as follows: 1) Revise Policy 2.6 by deleting the first sentence and replacing it with the following new sentence: “That multiple residential units, including street townhouse, be permitted within the Neighbourhood Commercial designation to a maximum density of 130 units per hectare and a maximum floor space ratio of 1.75.” 2) Revise Policy 4.5 by deleting the first sentence and replacing it with the following new sentence: “That the Neighbourhood Commercial category shall permit a broad range of retail, commercial, office, residential, and institutional up to 130 units per hectare and a maximum floor space ratio of 1.75.” 3) Revise Policy 4.5 by deleting the last sentence and replacing it with the following new sentence: “The amount of gross leasable commercial floor space for the entire designation shall range from a minimum of 1000 square metres to a maximum of 7,000 square metres and may be developed in phases.” 3.BPS-01-075-ADDENDUM TO BPS-01-070 BPS-01-070-REVISIONS TO DOON SOUTH COMMUNITY PLAN -MODIFICATIONS TO THE DOON MILLS PLAN OF SUBDIVISION PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 4, 2001- 64 -CITY OF KITCHENER 30T-95018 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 00/31/D/LM -MONARCH CONSTRUCTION LIMITED LEG-01-052-CLOSUIRE OF ROAD ABUTTING 37 OREGON DRIVE - SOUTH WARD (CONT’D) 4)Revise Map ‘A’ by redesignating a “Multiple Residential” site on the south side of ‘Street A’ as “Low Density Residential” as shown on the attached Land Use Map. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of these revisions to the Community Plan is proper planning for the City. B.Subdivision Modifications That a Supplementary Subdivision Agreement, incorporating the following Amendments, be entered into and registered only on the title of the lands within Stage 3 and Stage 4 of Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T – 95018 (Doon Mills - Monarch Construction Limited), amending the Subdivision Agreement registered as Instrument No. 186967: 1)That the date in Section 51 be revised to read "Revised May 30th, 2001." 2)That Section 52 be revised by deleting the phrase “Stage 3 consisting of Block 1 to 312 inclusive” and replacing it with: “Stage 3 consisting of Lots 1 to 99 both inclusive and Blocks 100 to 117 both inclusive;” 3)That Section 62 b) be revised by replacing references to “Ayres Court” with “Oregon Court” and references to “Autumn Ridge Trail” with “Forest Edge Trail” and adding reference to “Waterford Court.” 4)That Section 65 be revised by deleting reference to Stage 3 and related clauses in its entirety and replacing it with the following: Stage 3 a)Blocks 104, 105, 106, and 107 for open space purposes b)Blocks 108, 109, and 110 for storm water management purposes c)Blocks 114, 115, 116, and 117 for 0.3 metre reserves. 5)That Section 66 be revised by deleting reference to Stage 3 and related clause in its entirety and replacing it with the following: Stage 3 a)Block 111 for public walkway/emergency access purposes 6)That Section 67 be revised by a): deleting reference to Stage 3 and related clauses in its entirety and replacing it with the following: Stage 3Lots 5, 6, 67, 76, and lots 77 through 93 inclusive, and Blocks 98, 99, 100, and 102. b) by replacing reference to Open Space Block 23 (Stage 3) with Open Space Block 106 (Stage 3). 3.BPS-01-075-ADDENDUM TO BPS-01-070 BPS-01-070-REVISIONS TO DOON SOUTH COMMUNITY PLAN -MODIFICATIONS TO THE DOON MILLS PLAN OF SUBDIVISION PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 4, 2001- 65 -CITY OF KITCHENER 30T-95018 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 00/31/D/LM -MONARCH CONSTRUCTION LIMITED LEG-01-052-CLOSUIRE OF ROAD ABUTTING 37 OREGON DRIVE - SOUTH WARD (CONT’D) 7)That Section 68 be revised by replacing reference to Block 24 (Stage 3) with Block 107 (Stage 3). 8)That Section 72 a) be revised by replacing reference to Blocks 30 and 33 with Blocks 113 and 114 and replacing reference to Blocks 31, 32, and 35 with Blocks 112 and 116 in subsection b). 9)That Section 80 be revised by replacing reference to Lots 4 and 5 (Stage 3) with Lots 64, 65, and 66 (Stage 3). 10)That Section 85 be revised by: a) replacing reference to Block 29 (Stage 3) with Block 8 (Stage 3) and by replacing the name “Ayres Court” with the name “Oregon Court.” 11)That the following new Section 91 be added: “91.The subdivider agrees to grant to the City a conservation easement, approved by the City Solicitor, over the rear portion of all lots on Blocks 98, 99, and 100. The easement is to be described on a Reference Plan to be prepared at the cost of the Subdivider and registered immediately concurrently with the registration of Stage 3 of the Subdivision Plan.” 12)That the following new Section 92 be added: “92. The Subdivider agrees to convey land required for a 16 metre road allowance within Lots 112 and 113, Registered Plan 58M-158 to the City of Kitchener and to pay all costs associated with the preparation of a By-law to open said road allowance as “public highway,” prior to the registration of Stage 3. The Subdivider further agrees to construct Chestnut Hill Crescent between the limits of this plan and Forest Edge Trail to the satisfaction of the City’s General Manager of Public Works simultaneously with the construction of Chestnut Hill Crescent within the Plan, prior to the issuance of building permits for Stage 3.” 13)That the Second Schedule be revised by replacing reference to Blocks 22, 23, and 24 as listed under Stage 3 with Blocks 104, 105, 106, and 107. 14)That the Third Schedule be revised by: a) replacing reference to Blocks 25, 26, and 27 as listed under Stage 3 with Blocks 108, 109, and 110 and b) replacing reference to Blocks 33 and 34 as listed under Stage 3 with Blocks 114-117 inclusive. 15)That Section 54 be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: “54.The Subdivider agrees to construct a barricade across Street “A” opposite Beurkle Court and to construct temporary turning circles on either side of said barricade together with a construction by-pass within Block 94 (Stage 3), to the satisfaction of the City’s General Manager of Public Works, prior to the issuance of building permits within Stage 3. The Subdivider further agrees that, in consideration 3.BPS-01-075-ADDENDUM TO BPS-01-070 BPS-01-070-REVISIONS TO DOON SOUTH COMMUNITY PLAN -MODIFICATIONS TO THE DOON MILLS PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-95018 PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 4, 2001- 66 -CITY OF KITCHENER -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 00/31/D/LM -MONARCH CONSTRUCTION LIMITED LEG-01-052-CLOSUIRE OF ROAD ABUTTING 37 OREGON DRIVE - SOUTH WARD (CONT’D) of the City’s emergency access policy, no occupancy of dwellings on Lots 55 through 76 inclusive and Block 94 (Stage 3) shall be permitted until the Doon Village Road Diversion is constructed between Bechtel Drive and Tilt Drive and opened to public vehicular traffic to the satisfaction of the City’s General Manager of Public Works. Building permits shall not be available for Block 94 (Stage 3) until such time as the temporary turning circles, construction by-pass and barricade are no longer required and have been removed to the satisfaction of the City’s General Manager of Public Works.” It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of these modifications to the Subdivision Agreement is proper planning for the City. C.Zoning By-Law Revisions That Zone Change Application ZC 00/31/D/LM (Doon South Drive/Tilt Drive - Monarch Construction Limited), requesting a change in zoning to revise Special Use Provision 246U and Revise Special Regulation Provisions 273R, 274R and 275R on lands zoned Neighbourhood Commercial (C-2) Zone and Legally described as Part of Lot 4, Biehn’s Tract, be approved, in the form shown in the attached by-law” dated May 2, 2001, without conditions. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City and is in conformity with the City’s Municipal Plan.” Ms. L. Marshall introduced the Oregon Drive road closure recommendation and a brief discussion took place during which Ms. Marshall assured the Committee that the Nequests wish to obtain the closed road and were supportive of the recommendation. On motion by Councillor M. Galloway - It was resolved: “That the City Solicitor and the Corporate Services Department be instructed to proceed with the preparation of a by-law, ordering of a reference plan, and the necessary advertising in the local newspaper for the closing of part of a public highway, known as Oregon Drive, and as set out on Schedule “A” attached to Legal Department report LEG-01-052; and further, That such closing be undertaken on the following basis: a)That the reference plan be completed by Monarch Construction Ltd. and registered prior to the passing of the road closure by-law; b)That Monarch Construction provide the City with a Quit Claim Deed to the abutting half of the road; c)That the subject lands be conveyed to abutting property owners for a price to be negotiated by the City’s Land Purchasing Officer and; d)That a portion of the road to be closed shown as Part 3 on attached Schedule “A” be subject to all required easements.” 4.BPS-01-074-FILM & TELEVISION STRATEGY AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF WATERLOO, REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO AND TOWNSHIPS OF WOOLWICH, WILMOT AND WELLESLEY PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 4, 2001- 67 -CITY OF KITCHENER The Committee was in receipt of Business and Planning Services report BPS-01-074 dated May 28, 2001 dealing with a proposed Film and Television Strategy Agreement between the City of Kitchener, City of Waterloo, Regional Municipality of Waterloo and the Townships of Woolwich, Wilmot and Wellesley. It was noted in the report that on October 2, 2000, Council gave approval in principle for staff to pursue an agreement with neighbouring municipalities to promote the Kitchener-Waterloo Area to the film industry. Through the agreement a film and television office will be created to promote the use of the locations and services in the partnering municipalities, provide assistance to the industry and monitor the industry. Kitchener will have the responsibility of being the central film office and all inquiries will be funneled through it. As well, Kitchener will maintain the financial account and provide the coordinator of film development to coordinate the project. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - It was resolved: “That Council approve the Partnership Agreement attached to report LEG-01-074 with the City of Waterloo, Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Township of Woolwich, Township of Wellesley and the Township of Wilmot to form a Kitchener-Waterloo and area film and television office to promote the economic potential of film and television production in the partner municipalities; and, That Council designate Tim Fox as the Co-ordinator of Film Development under the terms of the Agreement; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor.” 5.BPS-01-079-REQUEST FOR STAFF REPRESENTATION FROM THE CITY OF KITCHENER RE: -REGIONAL MUNICIPAL HOUSING STATEMENT - GRCA ALDER CREEK WATERSHED STUDY The Committee considered Business and Planning Services report BPS-01-079 dated May 31, 2001 dealing with a request that the City of Kitchener appoint staff representatives to outside Committees. Firstly, the Region of Waterloo is forming an advisory committee to assist in the preparation of the 2001-2003 Regional Housing Statement and has requested staff representation from Kitchener to sit on this committee. Secondly, the Grand River Conservation Authority has requested staff participation from the City as a member of the Alder Creek Watershed Study Steering Committee to assist in the development of a watershed plan for this area. On motion by Councillor M. Galloway - It was resolved: “A.That Glen Richardson, Senior Planner (Planning Division) and Kathryn Dever, Economic Development Analyst (Economic Development Division) be appointed to represent the City of Kitchener on the Regional Housing Statement Advisory Committee. B.That Barbara Steiner, Environmental Planner (Planning Division) be appointed to represent the City of Kitchener on the Grand River Conservation Authority’s Alder Creek Watershed Study Steering Committee.” 6.ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 4, 2001- 68 -CITY OF KITCHENER L.W. Neil, AMCT Assistant City Clerk