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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlng & Econ Dev - 2001-06-25PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 25, 2001CITY OF KITCHENER The Planning and Economic Development Committee met this date commencing at 3:57 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. P. Houston, L. MacDonald, C. Ladd, J. Given, P. Bacon and Messrs. B. Stanley, G. Borovilos, J. Witmer, D. Mansell, L. Masseo, B. Sloan, C. Bluhm, P. Wetherup and L.W. Neil. 1.BPS-01-076-UNIVERSITY AVENUE & GLASGOW STREET (SOUTHWEST CORNER) -REVISION TO GLASGOW HEIGHTS COMMUNITY PLAN -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 01/04/G/BS -MICHAEL WEINBERG / ALIUM INVESTMENTS LIMITED - WEST-VICTORIA PARK WARD The Committee was advised that the Business and Planning Services Department was in receipt of a zone change application from Michael Weinberg / Alium Investments Limited respecting an undeveloped parcel of land situate at the southwest corner of University Avenue and Glasgow Street, just west of Fischer-Hallman Road. The property, which is comprised of approximately 0.22 hectares, has an irregular triangular shape with frontage on both University Avenue and Glasgow Street. The purpose of the application is to change the zoning from ‘Neighbourhood Institutional (I-1), Special Use Provision 119U’ and ‘Major Institutional (I-3), Special Regulation Provision 1R’ to ‘Convenience Commercial (C-1) with new Special Use Provision 119U’. The special uses currently permitted would still continue to be permitted together with the addition of office and repair service uses. The applicant has proposed that given the location and size / shape of the property, commercial and office use development would be more appropriate. The Municipal Plan allows for the proposed uses; however, a concurrent revision to the Glasgow Heights Community Plan from ‘Neighbourhood Institutional’ to ‘Convenience Commercial’ is also proposed. In this regard, the Committee considered report BPS-01-076 dated May 28, 2001 and a proposed by-law dated May 25, 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 an overview of the purpose of the application making specific reference to the addition of office and repair service uses. Mr. T. McCabe, Green Scheels Pidgeon, attended on behalf of the applicant and noted that his client also owned the neighbourhood commercial plaza across from the subject property. Mr. McCabe advised that major concerns of area residents had been resolved with the exception of the lighting issue which would be dealt with as part of the site plan approval process. No other delegations were registered respecting this matter. On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler - It was resolved: “A.That the “Glasgow Heights Community Plan” be revised as follows: a) That Map No. 1A be revised by re-designating the lands at the southwest corner of University Avenue and Glasgow Street from “Neighbourhood Institutional” to “Convenience Commercial” and re-designating the lands at the southwest corner of University Avenue and Resurrection Drive from “Convenience Commercial” to “Low Density Residential”, as shown on the attached Map B– Glasgow Heights th Secondary Plan Map No. 1A, dated May 25, 2001. b) That Policy 3.4.2 be deleted and replaced with the following new policy: “3.4.2That a Convenience Commercial site of approximately 0.22 hectares be 1.BPS-01-076-UNIVERSITY AVENUE & GLASGOW STREET (SOUTHWEST CORNER) PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 25, 2001- 70 -CITY OF KITCHENER -REVISION TO GLASGOW HEIGHTS COMMUNITY PLAN -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 01/04/G/BS -MICHAEL WEINBERG / ALIUM INVESTMENTS LIMITED - WEST-VICTORIA PARK WARD (CONT’D) developed at the southwesterly corner of University Avenue and Glasgow Street as shown on Map No. 1A, as revised. In addition to Convenience Commercial uses, office, health clinic, repair service, veterinary service and multiple dwelling shall also be permitted. A gas bar shall not be permitted”. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this revision to the Community Plan is proper planning for the City. B.That Zone Change Application ZC 01/04/G/BS (southwest corner of University Avenue and Glasgow Street - Michael Weinberg / Alium Investments Limited) requesting a change in zoning from Neighbourhood Institutional Zone (I-1), with Special Use Provision 119U and Major Institutional Zone (I-3) with Special Regulation Provision 1R to Convenience Commercial Zone (C-1), with a revised Special Use Provision 119U on lands legally described as Part of Lots 33 and 34, G.C.T., more particularly described as Parts 3 and 7 on Plan 58R-5148, Parts 2 and 9 on Plan 58R-6675 and Part 2 on Plan 58R-11764, in the City of Kitchener, be th approved, in the form shown in the attached “Proposed By-law”, dated May 25, 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. C. That the 0.3 metre (1 foot) reserve legally described as Part 7, 58R-5148 be declared surplus and conveyed, at no cost, to the registered owner of the abutting lands.” 2.LETTER-4500 KING STREET EAST (TULANE POWER CENTRE) -REQUESTS FOR APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY -KODIAK GROUP INC. - AND - HOBBY & TOY CENTRAL LTD. -D5D ENTERPRISES LTD. (PROPERTY OWNER) - FAIRVIEW-GATEWAY WARD Ms. C. Ladd recommended that the Committee hear Mr. P. Puopolo’s request and indicated that she would be prepared to answer any questions following his presentation. Mr. Paul Puopolo, Planning & Engineering Initiatives Ltd., appeared as a delegation in support of the request outlined in his June 20, 2001 correspondence circulated with the Committee agenda. His letter requests approval of temporary occupancy so as to allow the Kodiak Group Inc. to occupy approximately 5,000 sq.ft. of retail space to sell primarily shoe products. In his correspondence, it was noted that staff had been undertaking a comprehensive review of the commercial policies and the C-8 zoning and it was his understanding that staff were considering recommending a policy that would allow for the introduction of smaller retail uses in power centres with this new policy to be introduced at the August 13, 2001 Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting. He advised that the Kodiak Group Inc., wishes to be in operation by August so as to have the business established for the September retail trade season. Mr. Puopolo also noted that the Hobby & Toy Central Ltd. business that is locating in the same property may need a similar temporary occupancy approval. Councillor J. Ziegler questioned what the impact would be if the request was to be refused. Mr. Puopolo replied that it may require 1-2 years for the planning process to be completed to accommodate these businesses. Ms. Ladd suggested that the Committee consider approval of temporary occupancy for both the businesses referred to by Mr. Puopolo. 2.LETTER-4500 KING STREET EAST (TULANE POWER CENTRE) -REQUESTS FOR APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY -KODIAK GROUP INC. - AND - HOBBY & TOY CENTRAL LTD. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 25, 2001- 71 -CITY OF KITCHENER -D5D ENTERPRISES LTD. (PROPERTY OWNER) - FAIRVIEW-GATEWAY WARD (CONT’D) On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler - It was resolved: “That if City Council supports the temporary occupancy requests presented by Paul Puopolo, on behalf of D5D Enterprises Limited for occupancy by Kodiak Group Inc. and Hobby & Toy Central Ltd. respectively at 4500 King Street East (TuLane Power Centre), the approval be conditional upon the following: That enforcement of the City’s Zoning By-law be waived with respect to the sale of footwear products and hobby / toy products respectively, at 4500 King Street East and temporary occupancy be approved subject to the respective use(s) vacating the location in the event the City initiated comprehensive zoning change to the C-8 Zone is not approved; and further, That in the event of failure to vacate, the City’s Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer be directed to commence notice of action to remove the illegal use(s) and that any work done to the premises be at the sole risk and responsibility of the owner in the event losses are incurred as a result of final disposition of this application.” 3.BPS-01-090-DONLEY STREET -REQUEST FOR RELIEF FROM COUNCIL POLICY I-652 - EMERGENCY ACCESS RE: PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT -HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - FOREST-ROCKWAY WARD The Committee considered Business and Planning Services Department report BPS-01-090 dated June 21, 2001 dealing with a request for relief from Council Policy I-652 pertaining to emergency access. It was noted in the report that Habitat for Humanity has purchased lands at the end of Donley Street to construct a semi-detached dwelling and a single detached dwelling and seeks approval to permit this development on a cul-de-sac which would be approximately 179 metres from the nearest emergency access, without providing an emergency access. Ms. J. Given provided a summary of the request and noted that staff of the Fire Department did not have a concern with this individual application but have emphasized that their position should not be considered a precedent and that any other future requests should be dealt with on a case by case basis. Mr. Sam Head, Dryden Smith Head Planning Consultants Ltd., and Ms. Pat McLean, Habitat for Humanity, attended in support of the staff recommendation. Mr. Head noted that approval with regard to the emergency access issue was required so as to allow for Habitat for Humanity to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for necessary severances. No other delegations were registered regarding this matter. On motion by Councillor M. Galloway - It was resolved: “That Council grant relief from the ‘emergency access’ requirement as set out in Council Policy I-652 to permit development on Donley Street to be located approximately 179 metres from the nearest street providing access, without providing an emergency access.“ 4.BPS-01-089-DEFERRAL OF TOWER SIGN BY-LAW (MAY 22, 2001 REFERRAL REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL) The Committee was in receipt of Business and Planning Services Department report BPS-01-089 dated June 20, 2001 requesting further deferral of the tower sign issue as it relates to Council PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 25, 2001- 72 -CITY OF KITCHENER review of the City’s Sign By-law. It was noted that at the Council meeting of May 22, 2001, Clause 4i) of the Planning and Economic Development Committee Report dealing with tower signs was deferred and referred to the meeting this date for further consideration; however, staff recommend this issue be deferred to a Committee meeting in September 2001 and that all proposed regulations for tower signs be dealt with at that time together with a proposed by-law incorporating all of the proposed changes to the sign by-law. Ms. J. Given provided a brief explanation of the request for deferral outlined in the staff report. No delegations were registered respecting this matter. On motion by Councillor M. Galloway – It was resolved: “That all proposed regulations for tower signs be brought to Council in September, 2001, together with the proposed by-law incorporating all of the changes to the Sign By-law recommended by Council.” Councillor G. Lorentz entered the meeting at this point. 5.BPS-01-084-84 MAPLE HILL DRIVE -DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC 01/03/M/BS -S. FILIATRAULT - WEST-VICTORIA PARK WARD The Committee considered Business and Planning Services Department report BPS-01-084 dated June 15, 2001 dealing with a demolition control application submitted by S. Filiatrault with respect to lands known municipally as 84 Maple Hill Drive. The applicant proposes to demolish an existing single family dwelling that was built in 1962 and intends to construct a new single family dwelling in a more ideal location on the property. Concerns of adjacent land owners dealing with noise, fencing, tree retention and the impact of construction work on the properties of Maple Hill Drive residents were itemized in the report. It was also noted in the report that many of the homes on the cul-de-sac have either been rebuilt or undergone dramatic facade improvements and accordingly this application would appear to be in keeping with what has already taken place on the street. Ms. C. Ladd summarized the purpose of the report and noted that this property has already been the subject of a series of applications. She referred the Committee to the comments of adjacent residents as noted in the staff report and their request that the applicant abide by them. No delegations were registered respecting this matter. On motion by Mayor C. Zehr - It was resolved: “That Demolition Control Application DC 01/03/M/BS (S. Filiatrault), requesting approval for the demolition of one single detached dwelling located at 84 Maple Hill Drive, legally described as Plan 877 Part Lot 10 and Part Lot 11, be approved. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City.” 6.BPS-01-085-1187 FISCHER-HALLMAN ROAD -DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC 01/06/F/CB -MAX BECKER ENTERPRISES LTD. - SOUTH WARD PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 25, 2001- 73 -CITY OF KITCHENER The Committee was in receipt of Business and Planning Services Department report BPS-01-085 dated June 15, 2001 dealing with a demolition control application submitted by Max Becker Enterprises Ltd. with respect to a large agricultural parcel of land known municipally as 1187 Fischer-Hallman Road. It was noted in the report that RBJ Schlegel Holdings Inc. on behalf of Bruce Becker and Max Becker Enterprises Limited is proposing to demolish a single residential dwelling, a shed/garage and an outhouse on the subject property. The demolition is required to permit land levelling to take place as part of the Williamsburg Town Centre Concept and the associated draft plans of subdivision. Ms. C. Ladd briefly summarized the purpose of the application and advised that staff had nothing further to add to the report. No delegations were registered respecting this matter. On motion by Councillor M. Galloway - It was resolved: “That Demolition Control Application DC 01/06/F/CB (Max Becker Enterprises Limited), requesting approval for the demolition of one single detached dwelling, one shed/garage and one outhouse, located at 1187 Fischer Hallman Road, legally described as Plan 1470 Lot 6 of Registered Plan RP58R848 Part 1 Part 3 Part 4, be approved. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City.” 7.BPS-01-088-STUDENT HOUSING TASK FORCE FINAL REPORT - DIRECTION TO STAFF The Committee considered Business and Planning Services Department report BPS-01-088 dated June 19, 2001 dealing with the ‘Student Housing Task Force Final Report dated April 2001’ which was appended to the staff report. It was pointed out in the staff report that the City was represented by planning staff on the Student Housing Task Force which was established to deal with a number of issues pertaining to student housing in both Kitchener and Waterloo and that the attached Task Force report contains the final recommendations of that body. Ms. J. Given presented the staff report and advised that the Task Force Final Report containing approximately 40 recommendations was being tabled at this time for information. Further, she noted that staff were requesting direction to prepare a report that would make recommendations on the implementation of the Task Force recommendations for consideration at the August 13, 2001 Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting. Mayor C. Zehr commented that the student housing issue affects Kitchener in two ways; firstly, on housing issues directly related to students of Conestoga College and; secondly, the spin off effect of students from the two Waterloo Universities impacting the housing market within certain areas of Kitchener. Ms. Given noted that one of the recommendations in the Task Force Report was to thoroughly survey students of the two universities in this regard as previous initial information was to general in nature to take any specific action. On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz - It was resolved: “1)That Council receive the ‘Student Housing Task Force-Final Report’ dated April 2001 attached to Business and Planning Services Department report BPS-01-088 for information. 7.BPS-01-088-STUDENT HOUSING TASK FORCE FINAL REPORT - DIRECTION TO STAFF (CONT’D) 2)That Council request the other representative bodies of the Task Force membership to endorse the report. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 25, 2001- 74 -CITY OF KITCHENER 3)That Council direct Planning staff to prepare a report to be considered by Planning and Economic Development Committee in August, 2001 which will make recommendations on the implementation of those recommendations for which the City shares accountability, and outline the potential implications of adopting such recommendations.” Councillor B. Vrbanovic entered the meeting at this point. 8.BPS-01-078-MUNICIPAL ADDRESSING CONVERSION PROGRAM TO PROVINCE- WIDE 911 SERVICE -CITY OF KITCHENER IMPLEMENTATION The Committee was in receipt of Business and Planning Services Department report BPS-01-078 dated May 25, 2001 dealing with the Municipal Addressing Conversion Program to Province-Wide 911 and the process of Kitchener’s involvement and implementation. It was noted in the report that the Region has requested Kitchener participation in the implementation of the Municipal Addressing Conversion Program for the migration to Province- Wide 911 service. In this regard, Bell Canada’s 911 Province-Wide service being computer based, requires that all properties with a duplicate address and other addressing anomalies will need to be corrected and this will necessitate the re-numbering of properties and the possible re- naming of some streets. Implementation of the conversion is proposed to be undertaken in the following two phases: · Phase I will be Council adoption of a City-Wide Street Addressing Policy and Standard including an address change compensation policy with completion proposed by September 2001 · Phase II will deal with actual re-numbering of specific addresses and some street name changes to meet Province-Wide 911 standards, as well as providing a corrected electronic municipal address database to Bell Canada in April 2002 Mr. B. Stanley summarized the report and pointed out that its purpose was to introduce a summary of the program which is to commence immediately and be completed in April 2002 and to obtain Council endorsement. He pointed out that staff have been working on Municipal Address Policy and commented on the proposed phasing to meet the April 2002 deadline. Mr. Stanley also referenced the compensation issue and the necessity for a comprehensive communications plan to address the sensitivity of required addressing changes. He commented that based on previous experience, staff had an understanding of the commitment and process needed to implement required changes and pointed out that it would be necessary to hire additional clerical resources on a temporary basis for several months. Mr. Stanley advised that it was intended that by September 2001 staff develop policy and conversion standards for approval by Council. He then circulated maps illustrating peculiar problems with respect to existing municipal addressing. In response to Councillor J. Ziegler, Mr. Stanley advised that it was intent of staff to try to minimize situations where street name changes might otherwise be required. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - It was resolved: “1)That the City of Kitchener participate with the Region of Waterloo and Emergency Services to implement the ‘Municipal Addressing Conversion Program to Province- Wide 911’ by undertaking the necessary rationalization of municipal addresses and municipal addressing computer database required for program implementation by April, 2002. 8.BPS-01-078-MUNICIPAL ADDRESSING CONVERSION PROGRAM TO PROVINCE- WIDE 911 SERVICE -CITY OF KITCHENER IMPLEMENTATION (CONT’D) 2)That implementation of the Municipal Addressing Conversion Program to Province Wide 911 for Kitchener be undertaken by the existing Street Addressing Committee PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 25, 2001- 75 -CITY OF KITCHENER comprised of representatives from Business and Planning Services, Information Services, Fire and Legal. 3)That Phase I of the Municipal Addressing conversion Program will be Council Adoption, by By-law, of a City Wide Street Addressing Policy and Standard consistent with Bell 911 addressing requirements. Such Addressing Policy and Standard to be brought forward to Council for consideration in September, 2001 so as to be in place prior to Phase II being the conversion to the Province Wide 911 system through the undertaking of required address corrections and the provision of the municipal address computer database to Bell Canada in April, 2002. 4)That, City Council direct staff to investigate the development of a policy on compensation for property owners and businesses adversely impacted by required address changes and report back to Council prior to commencement of Phase II of the conversion to the Province Wide 911 system. 5)That a Communications Plan be prepared to advise the public on the Municipal Addressing Conversion Program in regard to it’s objectives, benefits, timing of implementation, process, and opportunities for public input.” 9.CRPS-01-105-111 PINNACLE DRIVE -DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC 01/02/P/SV -IVAN BIUK - CORRECTION OF COUNCIL RESOLUTION The Committee considered Corporate Services Department report CRPS-01-105 dated June 21, 2001 which requests that a correction be made to a Planning and Economic Development Committee report adopted by Council on April 2, 2001. Mr. L. Neil explained that a recommendation in staff report BPS-01-031 incorrectly referred to a demolition control application # as DC 00/09/P/SV rather than DC 01/02/P/SV and was carried forward in resolution form to Committee and Council. On motion by Councillor M. Galloway - It was resolved: “That Clause 4 of the Planning and Economic Development Committee report adopted by City Council on April 2, 2001 be amended in regard to the application number, so as to read as follows: ‘That Demolition Control Application DC 01/02/P/SV (Ivan Biuk), requesting approval for the demolition of the single detached dwelling located at 111 Pinnacle Drive, legally described as Part of Biehns Unnumbered Tract part of 5 on reference plan number 58R7954 be approved. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City’.” 10.2000 ANNUAL REPORT - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PLANNING SERVICES The Committee was in receipt of the 2000 Annual Report of the Department of Business and Planning Services. Mr. B. Stanley indicated that he would highlight several portions of the report but first noted that during the year 2000, staffing of the Department began to stabilize. He then referred the Committee to page 26 of the report and emphasized the ‘professional outreach activities’ and the extent to which staff have been involved within the community. He then 10.2000 ANNUAL REPORT - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PLANNING SERVICES (CONT’D) pointed to the ‘awards’ that staff have received and the list of ‘major initiatives’ underway for 2001. Mr. Stanley then referenced the list under report card for 2000 and made specific comment with respect to the City acquiring the ability to amend our own Official Plan, digital submission initiatives and extending the Amanda System to the entire planning process. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 25, 2001- 76 -CITY OF KITCHENER Mayor C. Zehr referred to the item under the report card section to commence implementation of the Urban Design Manual. Ms. C. Ladd acknowledged that the City’s Urban Design Guidelines did not set out implementation processes and consequently staff have not applied the guidelines in a broad context as yet. Mayor Zehr expressed concern that the guidelines not become standards and that there was a need to revisit them and suggested that action be included in the list of major initiatives for 2001. Ms. Ladd took this direction under advisement. On motion by Councillor J. Smola - It was resolved: “That Council receive the Business and Planning Services Department ‘2000 Annual Report’ for information.” 11.ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. L.W. Neil, AMCT Assistant City Clerk