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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDev & Tech Svcs - 2005-11-21 DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES NOVEMBER 21 2005 CITY OF KITCHENER The Development and Technical Services Committee met this date, commencing at 7:05 p.m. Present: Councillor C. Weylie - Chair Councillors J. Smola, B. Vrbanovic, J. Gazzola, M. Galloway and G. Lorentz. Staff: C. Ladd, Chief Administrative Officer P. Houston, General Manager of Financial Services & City Treasurer R. Browning, Acting General Manager of Development & Technical Services J. Willmer, Director of Planning R. Shamess, Director of Engineering J. McBride, Director of Transportation Planning L. MacDonald, Director of Legal Services & City Solicitor F. McCrea, Assistant City Solicitor D. Ross, Senior Planner R. Mounsey, Senior Planner D. Gilchrist, Committee Administrator 1. DTS-05-176 - PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-03203 - MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 03/03/G/DR - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 03/20/G/DR - GROH DRIVE - HALLMAN CONSTRUCTION LTD. - SOUTH WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-05- 176, dated November 3, 2005, regarding Plan of Subdivision 30T-03203, Municipal Plan Amendment Application MP 03/03/G/DR and Zone Change Application ZC 03/20/G/DR for lands located on Groh Drive. Councillor C. Weylie, Chair, read the following statement: This is a Public Meeting under 'The Planning Act, 1996' to consider Municipal Plan Amendment Application MP 03/03/G/DR Section 17 (45) of the Planning Act allows the Ontario Municipal Board to dismiss all or part of an appeal without holding a hearing if the appellant did not make oral submissions at a public meeting or did not make written submissions to the council before the plan was adopted and, in the opinion of the Board, the appellant does not provide a reasonable explanation for having failed to make a submission. In order to ensure the record includes all the names of those individuals who are making verbal submissions today for this Municipal Plan Amendment, please ensure that you clearly identify yourself before you begin your submissions and the Clerk will record your name for the record. If your name does not appear on the record, you may jeopardize any further involvement you wish to have in these matters. Any recommendation made by the Development & Technical Services Committee on these matters today will be considered by City Council on November 28 2005. If City Council adopts the amendments, they will proceed to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo who has the final approval authority for Municipal Plan Amendments. They are also the body to whom appeals are sent. Further information on these procedures is available from the City's Development and Technical Services Department or the Region's Department of Planning and Culture. Mr. Willmer introduced the staff report advising that staff have paid particular attention to concerns recently raised about planning in this area, noting that staff believe this plan of subdivision addresses the concerns of: speeding, adequate on-street parking, and active parkland. DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES NOVEMBER 21. 2005 - 109- CITY OF KITCHENER 1. DTS-05-176 - PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-03203 (CONT'D) Ms. Ross displayed a map of the proposed subdivision, noting Hallman Construction proposes to develop 225 single and semi-detached units. Environmental reports have been prepared with respect to the wetlands, open space features, and environmentally sensitive protection areas, and these environmental features will be conveyed to the City; also, the hydro corridor will be conveyed to the City for trail purposes. Ms. Ross further advised there is land set aside on the east side of the plan for an active park, and there will be a 5m wide landscape feature along Stauffer Drive and Groh Drive, in anticipation of these roads being converted to trails. Ms. Ross then advised that the geometrics of Thomas Slee Drive provide natural calming features, and in addition the City and the developer will provide enhanced features. Further, engineering studies show this area can be provided with municipal services. Ms. Ross then proposed an amendment to the staff recommendation to add the following at the end of the second sentence in condition 6.17: "or within two years of commencing servicing, whichever occurs first". Mr. S. Parr of the Doon Mills Neighbourhood Association, addressed the Committee with respect to planning in this area, and the lack of active parkland in particular. He referred to a presentation he previously made to this Committee, in June of this year, advising of the deficiency of small active parks in this area. There are only two active parks in this area, one on Wind rush Trail, and one south of the hydro corridor. The residents are now being advised by the school board that the school proposed for this area will not be developed; consequently, there will be a 35% decrease in the parkland proposed for this area. This area is extremely short on active park/play ground area, and the area is also in need of an active recreational facility. Further, until the City takes action to provide these necessary facilities, he can not support any further residential development in the Doon Mills area. Mr. Parr advised a petition in this regard has been placed on a web site, and to date has received 80 signatures. He then read some of the comments and concerns from the petition as submitted by neighbourhood residents. He concluded by advising area residents have met with staff and Councillors in this regard, and have made formal presentations, but they still feel they are being ignored. Councillor Galloway advised he and staff will attend the neighbourhood association's annual meeting this Sunday to address the residents' concerns about the shortage of active park land in this area. He stated staff paid attention to this community's concerns, which are being addressed in new plans of subdivision proposed for this area. With respect to the school site on Apple Ridge, the City has no control over the school board's decision to build or not build a school on this site. He advised that at Sunday's meeting, he and staff will be presenting a plan for park development on two sites, including the school site. He asked for the community's patience until this plan can be presented. Mr. P. Britton, MHBC Planning, attended this meeting on behalf of Hallman Construction, in support of the staff recommendation, including the amendment put forward by Ms. Ross. He advised a plan of subdivision was prepared for this land in 2003, and at that time a lot of background studies with respect to environmental considerations were prepared at that time. As a result 28% of the land in this plan of subdivision is being dedicated to the City for active and passive parkland. Many of the community's issues have been addressed, including having the developer build the park in this plan, concurrent with the subdivision, which Hallman Construction has agreed to do. Councillor Galloway noted that discussions have taken place with staff as to how past planning practices were not meeting the needs of the area residents. Staff acknowledged the current needs of the residents, particularly with respect to their need for active parkland, which has been taken into consideration in this plan of subdivision. DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES NOVEMBER 21. 2005 - 110- CITY OF KITCHENER 1. DTS-05-176 - PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-03203 (CONT'D) On motion by Councillor M. Galloway - it was resolved: "That the recommendation contained in Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-05-176, dated November 3, 2005, regarding Plan of Subdivision 30T-03203, Municipal Plan Amendment Application MP 03/03/G/DR and Zone Change Application ZC 03/20/G/DR, be aooroved, subject to the following new wording for City of Kitchener condition 6.17: '6.17 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to design the neighbourhood park to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Community Services prior to registration. The SUBDIVIDER further agrees to complete construction of the neighbourhood park within one year of registration of Stage One, or within two vears of commencina servicina whichever occurs first. Any construction costs, such as playground equipment and landscaping, shall be paid for by the developer and refunded through development charge credits.''' 2. DTS-05-180 - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 05/14/M/JB - 91 MOORE AVENUE - WATERLOO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD - BRIDGEPORT-CENTRE WARD & WEST-VICTORIA PARK WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-05- 180, dated October 24, 2005, regarding Zone Change Application ZC 05/14/M/JB to change the zoning on the lands municipally known as 91 Moore Avenue. Mr. Will mer reviewed the report, noting some neighbourhood residents are concerned about having a social service agency occupying this building. He reminded the Committee that the study previously considered by this Committee, for the Cedar Hill area recommended distributing the locations of social services agencies throughout various areas of the City, and Mount Hope is one of the recommended areas. He advised that in this case, the neighbours would like a restriction that social service agencies may not provide on-site counselling. Ms. Passey was in attendance on behalf of the school board, in support of the staff recommendation. She advised the school board will continue to own this property, which they will lease. This property has operated as the board office since 1927, and other services to the community have been provided from this building, such as training and ESL classes. The proposed uses of office and social service agencies are in keeping with the way this property has been used in the past. Upon questioning, Ms. Passey advised that the board office had approximately 100 employees. The proposed tenant, Extend-A-Family, will have approximately 14 employees at this location, and most of their work is in home support. Mr. Valant, a neighbourhood resident, was in attendance to request a change to the permitted uses for this rezoning. He requested that any social service agency to occupy this property not be permitted to conduct any counselling or non-administrative function at the property. In support of this position, he submitted a petition signed by 10 neighbourhood residents. He advised the neighbours are not opposed to Extend-A-Family occupying this building; however, if they have only 14 employees and the school board had 100 employees occupying the building, they are concerned about who else may become a tenant in this building. Councillor J. Gazzola assumed the Chair at this time. Councillor Weylie spoke in support of the neighbourhood concerns and put forward an amendment to the staff recommendation that any social service agency occupying this premises not be permitted to conduct on-site counselling or non-administrative function, which was voted on and carried. The staff recommendation as amended, was then put to a vote. DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES NOVEMBER 21. 2005 -111- CITY OF KITCHENER 2. DTS-05-180 - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 05/14/M/JB (CONT'D) On motion by Councillor C. Weylie- it was resolved: "That Zone Change Application ZC 05/14/M/JB for the purpose of changing the zoning from Neighbourhood Institutional to Neighbourhood Institutional with a special use provision to allow office and social service establishments, provided that a social service establishment shall not provide on-site counselling or perform non-administrative functions, on lands legally described as Registered Plan 385, Part Lot 457, in the City of Kitchener, be aooroved without conditions; and further, That a by-law to implement this new zoning be adopted at the Council meeting of November 28, 2005." Councillor Weylie resumed the Chair at this time. 3. DTS-05-181 - TEMPORARY USE ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 05/16/P/JB - 9 PLEASANT AVENUE - ST. MARY'S GENERAL HOSPITAL - FOREST-ROCKWAY WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-05- 181, dated October 27, 2005, regarding Zone Change Application ZC 05/16/P/JB to change the zoning on the lands municipally known as 9 Pleasant Avenue. Ms. L. Kidd and Ms. M. Taylor were in attendance on behalf of the hospital, in support of the staff recommendation. On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz - it was resolved: "That Zone Change Application ZC05/16/P/JB for the purpose of changing the zoning from Residential Five Zone (R-5) to Residential Five Zone (R-5) with temporary use provision #11 to allow for the offices of a social service establishment on lands legally described as Registered Plan 230 Part Lot 339, Registered Plan 699 Part Lot 1 in the City of Kitchener, be aooroved in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law", dated October 21, 2005, attached to Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-05-181, without conditions." 4. DTS-05-186 - PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-05203 - PINE VALLEY DRIVE - LOTCO II LTD. - SOUTH WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-05- 186, dated October 27,2005, regarding Plan of Subdivision 30T-05203 for lands located on Pine Valley Drive. Ms. Ross advised that initially this block of land was intended for multiple dwellings; however, because of the existing grades, the developer feels it is more appropriate to develop with single detached lots where the steep grades can be incorporated into the rear yards. Mr. Parr spoke in opposition to this application for the same reasons he spoke against the plan of subdivision on Groh Drive, earlier in this meeting. He asked the Committee not to approve this application until such time as the need for active parkland in this area is addressed. Upon questioning, Ms. Ross advised there is a large park at Windrush Street, and large tracts of open space have been dedicated to the City. Further, she advised the Community Services Department intends to install smaller parks with playground equipment, including land on Doon Mills Road and Adam Ferrie Drive. DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES NOVEMBER 21. 2005 - 112- CITY OF KITCHENER 4. DTS-05-186 - PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 30T-05203 (CONT'D) Councillor Galloway stated this subdivision is being built in an area with a lot of open space, but this open space is part of a trail system. He stated that he has been working with City staff to find some land in this area for small, active parks. Mr. Allendorf, Lotco II Ltd., was in attendance in support of the staff recommendation. He advised the Committee this land was included in the original plan of subdivision, and has become a remnant site, thus requiring a new plan of subdivision. Mr. Will mer noted this land was intended for 30-40 townhouse units, and is now proposed for 17 single family dwellings; so the current proposal decreases the density. Councillor Galloway advised he supports the concerns of the neighbourhood residents and will not support the staff recommendation. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That the recommendation contained in Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-05-186, dated October 27, 2005, regarding Plan of Subdivision 30T-05203, be aooroved." 5. DTS-05-197 - DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC 05/1 O/K/L T - 1358 KING STREET EAST - WATERLOO NORTH CONDOMINIUM CORPORATION #113 - BRIDGEPORT-CENTRE WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-05- 197, dated October 20, 2005, regarding Demolition Control Application DC 05/1 O/K/L T, requesting permission to demolish one single detached dwelling located at 1358 King Street East. Mr. Will mer reviewed the report, noting staff have recently been advised that the applicant wishes to sell this land to the abutting land owner, for parking. Staff can support the demolition as recommended in the report, but can not support the use of this land as a parking lot. Mr. Schnider, Chair of the Board of Directors of the condominium corporation, was in attendance, to give a brief background to the use of this property, noting that most recently the corporation approached their neighbour, Dr. Roth, to determine if he would be interested in purchasing this property. Dr. Roth has expressed an interest in purchasing the property if the existing house is demolished. A recent site visit with staff and Dr. Roth resulted in all parties at the meeting agreeing the trees on the lot should remain. Further, Dr. Roth wants to use some of the property, particularly land at the rear of the property, for parking spaces for his business. Councillor Smola moved the recommendation in the staff report, stating his desire that the trees on the property be required to remain, through the site plan process. On motion by Councillor J. Smola - it was resolved: "That Demolition Control Application DC05/1 O/K/L T requesting permission to demolish one single detached dwelling located at 1358 King Street East, legally described as Plan 404 Part Park Lot 25 RP58R1889 Part 6, be aooroved in orinciole, subject to the following conditions being satisfied prior to the issuance of a demolition permit: (a) That the current site plan agreement for 1414 King Street East be amended to include the subject lands; (b) That a revised landscape plan, including the subject lands, be submitted to the satisfaction of the Supervisor of Site Plan Development; and (c) That securities be posted, to the satisfaction of the Supervisor of Site Plan Development, sufficient to guarantee the completion of the approved landscaping." DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES NOVEMBER 21. 2005 - 113- CITY OF KITCHENER 6. DTS-05-179 - DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC 05/12/A/SR - 41 AMHERST DRIVE - DIANA BIUK - FAIRVIEW-GATEWAY WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-05- 179, dated October 28, 2005, regarding Demolition Control Application DC 05/12/A/SR, requesting permission to demolish one single family dwelling located at 41 Amherst Drive. On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola - it was resolved: "That Demolition Control Application DC 05/12/A/SR requesting permission to demolish one single family dwelling located at 41 Amherst Drive, legally described as Plan 578 Part Lot 27 and Part Lot 30, be aooroved in orinciole, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the owner obtains a building permit for the proposed development. Upon satisfaction of the above noted condition, the Chief Building Official may authorize and issue a demolition permit under Section 33(6) of the Planning Act. The demolition permit will be subject to the following condition: a) That in the event that construction of a new building is not substantially complete within 2 years of the date that demolition is commenced, the City Clerk may enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in like manner as municipal taxes, $20,000 for each dwelling unit contained in the residential properties in respect of which the demolition permit is issued and such sum shall, until payment thereof, be a lien or charge upon the land in respect of which the permit to demolish the residential property is issued." 7. DTS-05-189 - DAVID AVENUE/SCHNEIDER AVENUE TRAFFIC CALMING SCHEDULE B CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-05- 189, dated November 4, 2005, regarding the David Avenue/Schneider Avenue traffic calming Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment. The Committee members had previously been provided with copies of the Traffic Calming Environmental Assessment, David Street/Schneider Avenue, prepared by Paradigm Transportation Solutions Ltd., dated November 11,2005. Mr. McBride advised this assessment is one of three environmental assessments which will be presented to this Committee, relating to traffic calming. The environmental assessment for Kingswood Drive will be presented to this Committee in December, and the one for Greenbrook Drive will be presented in January. Mr. P. Grubb, Paradigm Transportation Solutions Ltd., was in attendance to present the Traffic Calming Environmental Assessment for David Street and Schneider Avenue as prepared by them, and provided to the Committee. Councillor Lorentz questioned how the City would know if the proposed traffic calming measures are successful. Mr. McBride responded next spring and summer staff will undertake a review, including a volume count and a speed count, to determine if there is a reduction in outbound traffic. He advised the residents could also be surveyed to obtain their opinion. Councillor Gazzola commented the biggest problem seems to be vehicles driving along David Street and Schneider Avenue rather than using Queen Street. Mr. Grubb advised if the full plan is implemented as recommended by staff, 100% of the through traffic will be eliminated. Ms. C. Galinski was in attendance in opposition to the staff recommendation. She provided the Committee members with a written submission recommending alternate measures which could be implemented to resolve the through traffic situation, and requested the City reconsider any actions which would limit the access to Victoria Park. Ms. Galinski also noted that the Traffic DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES NOVEMBER 21. 2005 - 114- CITY OF KITCHENER 7. DTS-05-189 - DAVID AVENUE/SCHNEIDER AVENUE TRAFFIC CALMING SCHEDULE B CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (CONT'D) Calming Environmental Assessment was received by her on November 1 ih, being a day after she was required to register as a delegation for this meeting. Mr. McBride advised that staff did investigate many of the issues raised by Ms. Galinski, including access by emergency services, particularly the Fire Department, who advise they have no concerns with the measures proposed in the report. Ms. D. Orser was in attendance and advised the Committee of her concerns with the recommendations proposed by staff, including the fact that David Street is very narrow and it is necessary to drive slower than the speed limit because of parked cars. Also, she stated there is no other exit from the park. It was her opinion that the only thing that will happen if these recommendations are implemented is that the problem will be moved, and the City will make things more difficult for the area residents. Ms. Orser suggested the traffic concerns should be handled through signage, by prohibiting left turns onto Queen Street from Schneider Avenue, or by signalizing the Queen Street/Mill Street/Schneider Avenue intersection. On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz - it was resolved: "That the Preferred Alternative detailed in the Traffic Calming Environmental Assessment David Street/Schneider Avenue, prepared by Paradigm Transportation Solutions Ltd., dated November 11, 2005, be endorsed; and, That the Director of Transportation Planning be authorized and directed to file the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Project File Report for the David Avenue/Schneider Avenue Traffic Calming Study with the Municipal Clerk for a thirty (30) day public review commencing November 29, 2005; and, That the curb extension and one-way westbound traffic conversion on Schneider Avenue be installed in January 2006, on a temporary basis in order to monitor the operation of winter maintenance, and that it be implemented on a permanent basis as part of the proposed improvements to Queen St scheduled in 2007; and further, That the Uniform Traffic Control By-law be amended accordingly." 8. DTS-05-177 - UPDATE - SCHOOL OF PHARMACY PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-05- 177, dated November 16, 2005, regarding and update for the School of Pharmacy Public Consultation Process. Mr. R. Mounsey was in attendance to present this update. On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz - it was resolved: "That Development & Technical Services Department Report 05-177, (Update on School of Pharmacy Public Consultation Process) be received for information." 9. DTS-05-196 - PARKING FEASIBILITY STUDY UPDATE The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-05- 196, dated November 8, 2005, regarding a feasibility study for the development of short and long term parking solutions for Downtown Kitchener. Mr. McBride reviewed the submitted report, noting the value of parking revenues to the City is in excess of $700,000 per year, and in addition there are subsidies of approximately $900,000 per year. As required by this Committee, further discussions have taken place with the CORA Group. Staff believed they had an agreement with them, wherein they would be provided with additional spaces in existing parking facilities; however, last Friday he received notice from CORA Group, advising they have changed their position. DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES NOVEMBER 21. 2005 - 115- CITY OF KITCHENER 9. DTS-05-196 - PARKING FEASIBILITY STUDY UPDATE (CONT'D) Mr. McBride explained that should this Committee and Council approve the recommendations in this staff report, business plans, including potential partnerships, will be presented to this Committee for consideration. When questioned by the Committee, Mr. McBride advised the parking structure proposed for Charles Street/Water Street will cost approximately $10M. The underground parking structure for the Centre Block will cost approximately $15M for 380 parking spaces, which may change if there are partnerships. Any development which may take place on this site will have to provide its own parking spaces in addition to the public component. He also advised that the business case for the Charles Street/Water Street parking structure will be available in approximately 6 months. The business case for the Centre Block underground garage will be built into the Centre Block Steering Committee review. Upon further questioning Mr. McBride advised staff have considered instituting a parking enterprise, but are not sure how to account for the parking subsidy. With respect to transportation demand management, Mr. McBride advised staff will be preparing a project plan, and it will then be determined if there are sufficient staff resources to undertake this project. It was suggested by Councillor Gazzola that the possibility of providing staff with transit passes instead of parking spaces should be considered. Ms. Ladd responded that this possibility has been investigated over the past two years; however, there are contract provisions to be considered. Staff are investigating auto sharing and have had a presentation from the Region on transit passes. Ms. M. Wasilka addressed the Committee with respect to transportation demand management, as outlined in her written submission previously distributed to Committee members. She requested the City put as much funding into alternative transportation as they put into additional parking spaces, and that creative and practical solutions be sought. On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz - it was resolved: "That the Feasibility Study for the Development of Short and Long Term Parking Solutions for Downtown Kitchener be received; and, That Site 1 bounded by Charles St W, Water St S, Francis St S and Halls Lane be considered for approximately a 380 space above ground parking structure to address the Downtown parking needs subject to the development of a business case and partnership agreement satisfactory to Council; and, That Site 4 on the Centre Block bounded by King St W, Duke St W, Ontario St Nand Young St be considered for a below ground parking structure to accommodate library, public and other parking needs, the development of which is a part of the Request for Proposal process for development of the entire Centre Block subject to a business case and partnership agreement satisfactory to Council; and, That funding for the two structures be considered as follows: a) $5,500,000 as allocated in 2006 from the Economic Development Investment Fund b) Options for financing these two projects be addressed in the business cases; and, That Transportation Demand Management (TOM) initiatives be developed for the Downtown in an attempt to reduce the long term demand for parking; and further; That staff be directed to review the Zoning Bylaw with respect to parking required for the development of new commercial and retail floor space in the Downtown." The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-05- 191, dated November 14, 2005, regarding proposed modifications to draft approved plans of subdivision. DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES NOVEMBER 21. 2005 - 116- CITY OF KITCHENER 10. DTS-05-191 - PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO DRAFT APPROVED PLANS OF SUBDIVISION Mr. Willmer reviewed the report noting the Planning Act allows the municipality to withdraw or change the approvals where the approval is 10 years old. He recommended these plans of subdivision be brought to the City's current standards with respect to the following: provision of sidewalks, environmental/tree saving/tree management clauses, an on-street parking plan, and where necessary, conditions to allow developers to proceed independently of one another. On motion by Councillor J. Smola - it was resolved: "That Planning Staff be directed to consult with the owners of land subject of draft approved plans of subdivision, and to consult with the Waterloo Region Homebuilders Liaison Committee, to obtain their input with respect to modifying draft approved plans of subdivision to update and include revised conditions to deal with the provision of sidewalks, the provision of on-street parking plans, environmental/tree saving/tree management requirements, and where appropriate and necessary, conditions to allow developers to proceed independently of one another; and further, That once the input on the proposal for modifications is received, Planning Staff report back to Development and Technical Services Committee and advise of the input and obtain direction with respect to proceeding with modifications to draft approved plans of subdivision." 11. DTS-05-190 - SALE OF FIRE VEHICLE The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-05- 190, dated November 3, 2005, regarding the sale of a fire vehicle. On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz - it was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener sell a 1992 Emergency One Cyclone, Hush Pumper/Tower to the Ontario Fire College, for $60,000 at a convenient time after the new American LaFrance Pumper/Aerial is received and placed into service." 12. DTS-05-187 - TRAFFIC CALMING PRIORITY - 2006 The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-05- 187, dated November 4,2005, regarding the 2006 traffic calming program. Mr. McBride presented the report noting that there will be no consultant fees required as staff will undertake the three required environmental assessments. He stated that if staff are to undertake the required environmental assessment, it is only possible to complete three of them in a year. Further, Mr. McBride advised the list submitted with the reports includes all streets that either residents or members of Council have requested. They will all have to be seriously considered as to whether traffic calming measures are warranted. Councillor Lorentz questioned whether a full environmental assessment is required in each case, and was advised that a full environmental assessment is required by the province for every traffic calming measure to be introduced. It was generally agreed by the Committee that staff prepare a recommendation for next Monday's Council meeting that could be sent by Council to the Minister expressing the City's concerns with the current process and the costs involved. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That the 2006 traffic calming program include the completion of an environmental assessment on Chopin Drive, Chandler Drive and Bradley Drive." DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES NOVEMBER 21. 2005 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. - 117- CITY OF KITCHENER D. Gilchrist Committee Administrator