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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDev & Tech Svcs - 2002-01-07DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 7, 2002CITY OF KITCHENER The Development and Technical Services Committee met this date commencing at 7:05 p.m. under Councillor B. Vrbanovic, Vice-Chair, with the following members present: Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors J. Smola, J. Ziegler and G. Lorentz. Councillor M. Galloway entered the meeting shortly after its commencement. Officials Present: Ms. C. Ladd, L. MacDonald, D. Ross, B. Steiner and Messrs. J. Fielding, B. Stanley, N.E. Kuntz, D. Mansell, B. Page, P. Wetherup, L. Masseo and L.W. Neil. 1.DTS-02-002-APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL FLOOD CO-ORDINATOR & ALTERNATE The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-002 dated December 31, 2001 dealing with a recommendation from N.E. Kuntz, Fire Chief, relative to the appointment of a Municipal Flood Co-ordinator. On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler - it was resolved: “That the Fire Chief as part of the duties of Emergency Planning be appointed Municipal Flood Co-Ordinator; and further, That Bill Quarrie, Platoon Chief be appointed as the Municipal Flood Co-Ordinator alternate.” 2.DTS-01-045-BPS-LACKNER BOULEVARD -SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95024 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 95/26/L/JW & ZC 96/15/L/JW -HALLMAN BRIERDALE LIMITED -CHICOPEE-GRAND RIVER WARD The Committee was advised that the Development and Technical Services Department was in receipt of two zone change applications and one subdivision application respecting lands located on the east side of Lackner Boulevard, south of Victoria Street. The plan of subdivision proposes the creation of two blocks for multiple residential development on 2.836 hectares of land which are designated Medium Rise Residential in the Municipal Plan. Zone change application ZC 95/26/L/JW has been submitted by the applicant to rezone the lands to permit the multiple residential use that has been proposed and zone change application ZC 96/15/L/JW has been assumed by the applicant and proposes to rezone lands adjacent to the plan of subdivision to the same zoning categories as the lands within the subdivision plan. In this regard, the Committee considered staff report DTS-01-045-BPS dated December 3, 2001 and two proposed zoning by- laws each dated December 3, 2001 attached to the report. It was pointed out that notice that the Committee would hold a public meeting this date had previously been given. Ms. Della Ross advised that the staff report had been circulated to all property owners within 120 metres of the subject lands due to the fact that it has been more than one year since the original circulation took place. She noted that in response to the circulation staff had received a telephone inquiry and correspondence from Mike and Kathy Frim. She summarized the concerns expressed by the Frim’s as noted in their correspondence received January 3, 2002 which primarily deals with noise from Lackner Boulevard but also nuisance and privacy issues. Ms. Ross advised that she had suggested to the Frim’s that they contact the Region of Waterloo in regard to their noise concerns over Lackner Boulevard vehicular traffic. Mr. Mike Frim attended in support of his correspondence and acknowledged that he understood Lackner Boulevard was a regional road under the jurisdiction of the Region of Waterloo and asked that Council request the Region to consider installation of a noise barrier on Lackner Boulevard to alleviate traffic noise. In reference to the proposed multiple residential development which he indicated could be six storeys, he asked that the positioning of the buildings on the site be such so as to provide that balconies be situated towards Victoria Street and/or inward within the site so as to allow for the rear yard privacy of properties backing onto DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 7, 2002- 2 -CITY OF KITCHENER 2.DTS-01-045-BPS-LACKNER BOULEVARD -SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95024 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 95/26/L/JW & ZC 96/15/L/JW -HALLMAN BRIERDALE LIMITED -CHICOPEE-GRAND RIVER WARD (CONT’D) the opposite side of Lackner Boulevard to be maintained. In response to a question Mr. Frim indicated that the rear yards of Sunrise Place properties were approximately six to eight feet above Lackner Boulevard and suggested that any noise barrier could be built on the top of the rise of the road right-of-way. Mr. Mike Voll attended to express similar concerns to those put forward by Mr. Frim. He also asked that the City recommend to the Region that it undertake a noise study and consider construction of a noise attenuation barrier. Councillor M. Galloway entered the meeting at this point. Mr. P. Britton, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Limited, attended on behalf of the applicant, Hallman Brierdale, and advised of his clients support for the recommendations in the staff report. He commented on the status of Dunnigan Drive as a collector road, the status of other lands adjacent to the site and noted that his firm had been involved in development of the subject property since 1988 as well as participating in establishment of Lackner Boulevard. Further, he pointed out that the Community Plan provides for the establishment of Dunnigan Drive, development of the two residential sites and contained a noise policy with respect to subdivision development wherein it was required a noise analysis be prepared at the site plan stage. In this regard, he advised that the delegations concerns that have been expressed with regard to noise would be fully considered at that time and that his client would work with City staff to address the concerns. Finally, he noted that the proposed development conforms with the Official Plan as well as transit policies and that his client was in agreement with all of the subdivision conditions. In reference to the proposed by-law for zone change application ZC 96/15/L/JW, he asked that special use provision 179u be deleted and that holding provision 13h be clarified. Finally, Mr. Britton acknowledged to the Committee that his client would deal with the noise concerns and the privacy concerns as expressed by the delegations this date. No other delegations were registered respecting this matter. Mayor C. Zehr informed the Committee that he was in receipt of other requests from residents along Lackner Boulevard that noise attenuation measures be taken and pointed out that there were issues in this regard along the entire distance of Lackner Boulevard. Councillor B. Vrbanovic concurred with the concerns over noise arising from Lackner Boulevard traffic and commented that the noise could be expected to get worse in future. The recommendations in the staff report were then considered. It was agreed to revise the by-law pertaining to zone change application ZC 96/15/L/JW to delete reference to special use provision 179u which would then permit single and semi-detached dwellings to be developed and to clarify the timing with respect to holding provision 13h. The recommendations in the staff report as revised this date were then considered. On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz - it was resolved: “A.That Zone Change Application ZC 95/26/L/JW (Lackner Boulevard - Hallman Brierdale Limited) requesting a change in zoning from Residential Six Zone (R-6) with Holding Provision 13h (which requires the construction of Dunnigan Drive) to Residential Eight Zone (R-8), Residential Eight Zone (R-8) with Special Regulation Provision 220R, Residential Six Zone (R-6) with Special Use Provision 179U, on lands legally described as Part of Lot 123 G.C.T., (Part 4 Plan 58R-4825), for the City of Kitchener, be approved in the form shown in the attached “Proposed By-law”, dated December 3, 2001 without conditions. DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 7, 2002- 3 -CITY OF KITCHENER 2.DTS-01-045-BPS-LACKNER BOULEVARD -SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95024 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 95/26/L/JW & ZC 96/15/L/JW -HALLMAN BRIERDALE LIMITED -CHICOPEE-GRAND RIVER WARD (CONT’D) 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. B.That Zone Change Application ZC 96/15/L/JW (Lackner Boulevard - Hallman Brierdale Limited) requesting a change in zoning from Agricultural Zone (A-1) to Residential Six Zone (R-6) and Holding Provision 13h, Public Park Zone (P-1), Hazard Land Zone (P-3), Residential Eight Zone (R-8), Residential Eight Zone (R-8) with Special Regulation Provision 220R on lands legally described as Part of Lot 123, German Company Tract, for the City of Kitchener, be approved in the form shown in the attached “Proposed By-law”, dated December 3, 2001 as revised January 7, 2002 to delete Special Use Provision 179U from the R-6 Zone and to add a timing clarification to Holding Provision 13h such that it apply pending completion of Dunnigan Drive or inclusion of the lands in a Plan of Subdivision, 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 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 97-061, grant draft approval to Plan of Subdivision Application 30T-95024 in the City of Kitchener, for Hallman Brierdale Limited, subject to the following conditions: 1. That this approval applies to Plan of Subdivision 30T-95024 for Hallman Brierdale Limited as shown on the plan prepared by MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson last revised and dated February 27, 2001 and as shown on the attached Plan of Subdivision prepared by the City of Kitchener dated November 6, 2001 which shows the following: Stage One Block 1- multiple residential Block 2- future development Blocks 3 –5 - 0.3 metre reserve Stage Two Block 1- multiple residential 2.CITY OF KITCHENER CONDITIONS: 2.1 That the Subdivider shall enter into a City Standard Residential Subdivision Agreement, as approved by City Council, respecting those lands shown outlined on the attached Plan of Subdivision dated November 6, 2001 and which shall contain the following special conditions: Section 3Prior to Servicing 3.16 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to construct and maintain, at his cost, a temporary storm water management facility on Block 1, Stage 2 of the plan. Once the SUBDIVIDER is advised by the City that the stormwater management facility is no longer required, the SUBDIVIDER agrees to remove the temporary facility, at his cost. 3.17 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to provide an easement to the CITY for connection to the Kolb Greenway Sanitary Sewer Trunk to facilitate an interim sanitary servicing solution. Once the SUBDIVIDER is advised by the CITY that permanent sanitary servicing is available the SUBDIVIDER DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 7, 2002- 4 -CITY OF KITCHENER 2.DTS-01-045-BPS-LACKNER BOULEVARD -SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95024 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 95/26/L/JW & ZC 96/15/L/JW -HALLMAN BRIERDALE LIMITED -CHICOPEE-GRAND RIVER WARD (CONT’D) will be responsible to remove the pipe and appurtenances at his cost at which time the CITY shall provide a quit claim for the easement. Section 4Prior to Building Permit 4.22 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to construct Dunnigan Drive from Lackner Boulevard to the limits of the plan of subdivision 30T-91005 to the satisfaction of the CITY’s Assistant General Manager of Engineering Services. Dunnigan Drive may be constructed in two phases with the first phase being from Lackner Boulevard to the easterly limit of Block 1, Stage 2. No building permits shall be issued for Block 1, Stage 1 until Phase One of Dunnigan Drive is constructed. Phase two of the construction of Dunnigan Drive shall be from the easterly limit of Block 1, Stage 2 to the limits of the plan. No building permit shall be issued for Block 2, Stage 1 until Phase Two of Dunnigan Drive is constructed. 4.23 The SUBDIVIDER agrees that no building permit be issued for Block 2 Stage 1 until consolidation of the adjacent lands and construction of Dunnigan Drive. Section 6Other Time Frames 6.10 The SUBDIVIDER agrees that construction traffic to and from the proposed subdivision shall be restricted to Lackner Boulevard only and prohibited from using other internal residential streets in the community. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to advise all relevant contractors, builders and other persons of this requirement with the SUBDIVIDER being responsible for any required signage, all to the satisfaction of the CITY’s Assistant General Manager of Engineering Services. 2.2 That prior to final approval of the plan to be registered, the Subdivider shall fulfil the following conditions: 1. The City Standard Residential Subdivision Agreement be registered on title. 2. The SUBDIVIDER shall submit copies of the final plan for registration to the CITY'S Assistant General Manager of Business and Planning Services and shall obtain approval therefrom. 3.The SUBDIVIDER agrees to commute all local improvement charges outstanding on any part of the lands and to pay all outstanding taxes on the lands. 4.The SUBDIVIDER shall install within the subdivision any required geodetic monuments under the direction of the CITY'S Assistant General Manager of Engineering Services, with co-ordinate values and elevations thereon and submit for registration the plans showing the location of monuments, their co-ordinate values, elevations and code numbers as prescribed by the Surveyor General of Ontario. 5. The SUBDIVIDER shall make satisfactory arrangements with Kitchener Wilmot Hydro for the provision of permanent electrical services to the subdivision and/or the relocation of the existing services. Further, the SUBDIVIDER acknowledges that this may include the payment of all costs associated with the provision of temporary services and the removal of such services when permanent installations are possible. DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 7, 2002- 5 -CITY OF KITCHENER 2.DTS-01-045-BPS-LACKNER BOULEVARD -SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95024 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 95/26/L/JW & ZC 96/15/L/JW -HALLMAN BRIERDALE LIMITED -CHICOPEE-GRAND RIVER WARD (CONT’D) 6.The SUBDIVIDER shall make satisfactory arrangements for the provision of permanent telephone services to the subdivision and/or the relocation of the existing services. Further, the SUBDIVIDER acknowledges that this may include the payment of all costs associated with the provision of temporary services and the removal of such services when permanent installations are possible. 7.The SUBDIVIDER shall make arrangements for the granting of any easements required for utilities and municipal services. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to comply with the following easement procedure: (a)to provide copies of the subdivision plan proposed for registration and reference plan(s) showing the easements to HYDRO, and telephone companies and the City, to the CITY'S Assistant General Manager of Business and Planning Services. (b)to ensure that there are no conflicts between the desired locations for utility easements and those easement locations required by the CITY'S Assistant General Manager of Engineering Services for municipal services; (c)to ensure that there are no conflicts between utility or municipal service easement locations and any approved Tree Preservation/Enhancement Plan; (d)if utility easement locations are proposed within lands to be conveyed to, or presently owned by the CITY, the SUBDIVIDER shall obtain prior written approval from the CITY'S Assistant General Manager of Engineering Services, or, in the case of parkland, the CITY'S General Manager of Community Services; and (e)to provide to the CITY'S Assistant General Manager of Business and Planning Services, a clearance letter from each of HYDRO and telephone companies. Such letter shall state that the respective utility company has received all required grants of easement, or alternatively, no easements are required. 8.The SUBDIVIDER shall dedicate all roads, road widenings and public walkways to the CITY by the registration of the Plan of Subdivision. 9. The SUBDIVIDER shall erect and maintain a subdivision billboard sign at each major entrance to the subdivision, in accordance with a plan approved by the CITY’S Assistant General Manager of Business and Planning Services, in accordance with the following criteria: a) The sign shall be located outside the required yard setbacks of the applicable zone and outside the corner visibility triangle, with the specific, appropriate location to be approved by the CITY’s Assistant General Manager of Business and Planning Services; b) The sign shall have a minimum clearance of 1.5 metres, a maximum height of 6 metres, and a maximum area of 13 square metres; c) Graphics shall depict the features within the limits of the subdivision including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, approved DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 7, 2002- 6 -CITY OF KITCHENER 2.DTS-01-045-BPS-LACKNER BOULEVARD -SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95024 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 95/26/L/JW & ZC 96/15/L/JW -HALLMAN BRIERDALE LIMITED -CHICOPEE-GRAND RIVER WARD (CONT’D) street layout, including emergency access roads, zoning, lotting and specific land uses, types of parks, storm water management areas, hydro corridors, trail links and walkways, potential or planned transit routes and bus stop locations, notification regarding contacts for school sites, noise attenuation measures, environmentally sensitive areas, tree protection areas, special buffer/landscaping areas, water courses, flood plain areas, railway lines and hazard areas and shall also make general reference to land uses on adjacent lands including references to any formal development applications, all to the satisfaction of the CITY’S Assistant General Manager of Business and Planning Services; d)Approved subdivision billboard locations shall be conveniently accessible to the public for viewing. Low maintenance landscaping is required around the sign and suitable parking and pedestrian access may be required between the sign location and public roadway in order to provide convenient accessibility for viewing; and, e)The SUBDIVIDER shall ensure that the information is current as of the date the sign is erected. Notice shall be posted on the subdivision billboard signs advising that information may not be current and to obtain updated information, inquiries should be made at the CITY’S Department of Development and Technical Services. 10.The SUBDIVIDER shall satisfy the total 5% parkland dedication for the entire subdivision, by a cash-in-lieu contribution equivalent to 5% of the value of all of the lands within the subdivision, with the value of the land being determined as of the day before the day of draft approval. 11. To expedite the approval for registration, the SUBDIVIDER shall submit to the CITY’S Assistant General Manager of Business and Planning Services, a detailed written submission documenting how all conditions imposed by this approval that require completion prior to registration of the subdivision plan(s), have been satisfied. 3.REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO CONDITIONS That the Subdivider satisfy the following conditions to the satisfaction of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo Commissioner of Planning Housing and Community Services: 1. That the owner agrees to stage the development of this subdivision in a manner satisfactory to the Regional Commissioner of Planning Housing and Community Services. 2. a)That the owner enter into an Agreement for Servicing with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to preserve access to municipal water supply and municipal wastewater treatment services prior to final approval or any agreement for the installation of underground services, whichever occurs first. Where the owner has already entered into an agreement for the installation of underground servicing with the area municipality, such agreement shall be amended to provide for a Regional Agreement for Servicing prior to registration of any part of the plan. The Regional Commissioner of Engineering shall advise prior to an Agreement for Servicing that DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 7, 2002- 7 -CITY OF KITCHENER 2.DTS-01-045-BPS-LACKNER BOULEVARD -SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95024 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 95/26/L/JW & ZC 96/15/L/JW -HALLMAN BRIERDALE LIMITED -CHICOPEE-GRAND RIVER WARD (CONT’D) sufficient water supplies and wastewater treatment capacity is available for this plan, or the portion of the plan to be registered. b) That the owner include the following statement in all agreements of lease or purchase and sale that may be entered into pursuant to Section 52 of the Planning Act, prior to the registration of this plan: “The lot, lots, block or blocks which are the subject of this agreement of lease or purchase and sale are not yet registered as a plan of subdivision. The fulfilment of all conditions of draft plan approval, including the commitment of water supply and sewage treatment services thereto by the Region and other authorities, has not yet been completed to permit registration of the plan. Accordingly, the purchaser should be aware that the vendor is making no representation or warranty that the lot, lots, block or blocks which are the subject of this agreement or lease or purchase and sale will have all conditions of draft plan approval satisfied, including the availability of servicing, until the plan is registered.” 3. That the subdivision agreement be registered by the City of Kitchener against the land to which it applies and a copy of the registered agreement be forwarded to the Regional Commissioner of Planning Housing and Community Services prior to final approval of the subdivision plan. 4. That prior to the commencement of any grading or final approval of all or any part of the draft plan of subdivision, a Consultant Archaeologist shall carry out an Archaeological Survey and Rescue Excavation of any significant archaeological remains found on the site, at the expense of the owner. 5. That a lot grading and drainage plan and stormwater management report be submitted for approval, for the entire draft plan of subdivision to the satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of Planning Housing and Community Services where lands drain to a Regional facility. 6. That the owner prepare a noise study to indicate to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo methods used to abate traffic noise levels from Lackner Boulevard (Regional Road No. 54), and if necessary, the owner shall enter into a subdivision agreement with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to provide for implementation of the approved noise study attenuation measures prior to the issuance of building permits. 7. That the owner enter into an agreement with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to erect a 1.82 metre high permanent maintenance free fence adjacent to Lackner Boulevard (Regional Road No. 54) in accordance with Regional policies and procedures, except where a noise wall may be required as a result of Condition 6 above. 8. That the owner obtain a Regional Road Access Permit for the intersection at Lackner Boulevard (Regional Road No. 54) and Dunnigan Drive. 9. That two 25 foot daylight triangles be established at the intersection of Lackner Boulevard (Regional Road No. 54) and Dunnigan Drive and be DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 7, 2002- 8 -CITY OF KITCHENER 2.DTS-01-045-BPS-LACKNER BOULEVARD -SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95024 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 95/26/L/JW & ZC 96/15/L/JW -HALLMAN BRIERDALE LIMITED -CHICOPEE-GRAND RIVER WARD (CONT’D) dedicated on the final plan as public highway to the appropriate road authority. 10. That the owner provide for a northbound transit stop at the intersection of Lackner Boulevard (Regional Road No. 54) and Dunnigan Drive and that the concrete transit pad be identified on the engineering servicing drawings and be installed at the cost of the owner, to the satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of Planning Housing and Community Services. 4.OTHER AGENCY CONDITIONS 1.That prior to the commencement of any grading or construction on the site, and prior to registration of any stage of the plan, the owner shall submit the following plans and reports to the satisfaction and approval of the Grand River Conservation Authority: a)A detailed Stormwater Management Report and Plan in accordance with the 1994 Ministry of the Environment and Energy Report entitled “Stormwater Management Practises Planning and Design Manual” and in keeping with the stormwater management strategy outlined in an April 24, 1996 letter, April 17, 2001 report and July 25, 2001 letter prepared by MTE Consultants Inc. b) A detailed Lot Grading and Drainage Plan. c) An Erosion and Siltation Control Plan in accordance with the Grand River Conservation Authority’s Guidelines for sediment and erosion control, indicating the means whereby erosion will be minimized and silt maintained on-site throughout all phases of grading and construction. d) An application for Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Permit pursuant to Ontario Regulation 149 for any storm sewer outfalls or other alterations within the floodplain of Kolb Creek. 2.That the Subdivider’s Agreement between the owners and the municipality contain provisions for the completion and maintenance of the works in accordance with the approved plans and reports noted in Condition 4.1 a) to d) above. 5.CLEARANCE CONDITIONS 1.That prior to the signing of the final plan by the City's Assistant General Manager of Business and Planning Services, the Assistant General Manager shall be advised by the Regional Commissioner of Planning Housing and Community Services that Conditions 3.1-3.10 have been carried out to the satisfaction of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. The clearance letter from the Region shall include a brief statement detailing how each condition has been satisfied. 2.That prior to the signing of the final plan by the City's Assistant General Manager of Business and Planning Services the Assistant General Manager shall be advised by the Grand River Conservation Authority that Conditions 4.1 and 4.2 have been carried out to the satisfaction of the DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 7, 2002- 9 -CITY OF KITCHENER 2.DTS-01-045-BPS-LACKNER BOULEVARD -SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95024 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 95/26/L/JW & ZC 96/15/L/JW -HALLMAN BRIERDALE LIMITED -CHICOPEE-GRAND RIVER WARD (CONT’D) GRCA. The clearance letter from the GRCA shall include a brief statement detailing how the condition has been satisfied. 3.That prior to the signing of the final plan by the City's Assistant General Manager of Business and Planning Services the Assistant General Manager shall be advised by the telephone company that Conditions 2.2.6 and 2.2.7 has been carried out satisfactorily. The clearance letter should contain a brief statement as to how the condition was satisfied. 4.That prior to the signing of the final plan by the City's Assistant General Manager of Business and Planning Services the Assistant General Manager shall be advised by Kitchener Wilmot Hydro that Conditions 2.2.5 and 2.2.7 has been carried out satisfactorily. The clearance letter should contain a brief statement as to how the condition was satisfied. 6.NOTES Development Charges 1.The owner/developer is advised that the provisions of the Development Charge By-laws of the City of Kitchener and the Regional Municipality are applicable. Registry Act 2.The final plans for Registration must be in conformity with Ontario Regulation 43/96, as amended, under The Registry Act. Updated Information 3. It is the responsibility of the owner of this draft plan to advise the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and the City of Kitchener Business and Planning Services Departments of any changes in ownership, agent, address and phone number. Agreement 4. Most of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo conditions can be satisfied through an agreement. The onus is on the owner to contact Regional staff in writing to request the preparation of such an agreement. A copy of a reference plan showing the lands to be registered that are affected by the agreement and the conditions to be covered by the agreement should be provided. The fees for the preparation and registration of this agreement, payable to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, are currently $375.00 and $50.00 respectively. Regional Fees 5. The owner/developer is advised that the Regional Municipality of Waterloo has adopted By-Law 96-025, pursuant to Section 69 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P.13, to prescribe a tariff of fees for application, recirculation, draft approval, modification to draft approval and registration release of plans of subdivision. Approvals for Servicing Systems 6. The proposed water distribution system meets the definition of a "water works" as defined in the Ontario Water Resources Act. Prior to the construction of the proposed water supply system. The proponent must ensure that the application for approval of water works, and appropriate DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 7, 2002- 10 -CITY OF KITCHENER 2.DTS-01-045-BPS-LACKNER BOULEVARD -SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95024 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 95/26/L/JW & ZC 96/15/L/JW -HALLMAN BRIERDALE LIMITED -CHICOPEE-GRAND RIVER WARD (CONT’D) supporting information, are submitted to the Ministry of the Environment for approval. Stormwater Management 7.The proposed stormwater management system meets the definition of a "sewage works" as defined in the Ontario Water Resources Act. Therefore, approval of the Director must be obtained under Section 53 of the Ontario Water Resources Act prior to the construction of the proposed stormwater management system. The proponent must ensure that the application for approval of sewage works, and appropriate supporting information, are submitted to the Ministry of the Environment for approval. Sewage System 8.The proposed sanitary sewage collection system meets the definition of a "sewage works' as defined in the Ontario Water Resources Act. Therefore, approval of the Director must be obtained under section 53 of the Ontario Water Resources Act prior to the construction of the proposed sanitary sewage collection system. The proponent must ensure that the application for approval of sewage works, and appropriate supporting information, are submitted to the Ministry of the Environment for approval. Planning Act Applicability 9.This draft plan was received on or before March 28, 1995 and on or before May 21, 1996 and shall be processed and finally disposed of under the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended by S.O. 1994, c.23 (Bill 163). Regional Servicing Agreement 10.The owner/developer is advised that draft approval is not a commitment by The Regional Municipality of Waterloo to water and wastewater servicing capacity. To secure this commitment the owner/developer must enter into an "Agreement for Servicing" with The Regional Municipality of Waterloo by requesting that the Region's Planning and Culture Department initiate preparation of the agreement. When sufficient capacity is confirmed by the Region's Commissioner of Engineering to service the density as defined by the plan to be registered, the owner/developer will be offered an "Agreement for Servicing". This agreement will be time limited, define the servicing commitment by density and use. Should the "Agreement for Servicing" expire prior to plan registration, a new agreement will be required. The owner/developer is to provide the Regional Municipality of Waterloo with two print copies of the proposed plan to be registered along with the written request for a servicing agreement. Registration Release 11. To ensure that a Regional Release is issued by the Regional Commissioner of Planning and Culture to the City of Kitchener prior to year end, it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all fees have been paid, that all Regional conditions have been satisfied and the required clearance letters, agreements, prints of plan to be registered, and any other required information or approvals have been deposited with the Regional Planner responsible for the file, no later than December 15th. Regional staff can not ensure that a Regional Release would be DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 7, 2002- 11 -CITY OF KITCHENER issued prior to year end where the owner has failed to submit the appropriate 2.DTS-01-045-BPS-LACKNER BOULEVARD -SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-95024 -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 95/26/L/JW & ZC 96/15/L/JW -HALLMAN BRIERDALE LIMITED -CHICOPEE-GRAND RIVER WARD (CONT’D) documentation by this date. Final Plans - Subdivision 12.When the survey has been completed and the final plan prepared to satisfy the requirements of the Registry Act, they should be forwarded to the City of Kitchener. If the plans comply with the terms of approval, and we have received an assurance from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and applicable clearance agencies that the necessary arrangements have been made, the [enter title of person(s) authorized to sign plan], signature will be endorsed on the plan and it will be forwarded to the Registry Office for registration. The following is required for registration and under The Registry Act and for our use: One(1)original mylar Four(4)mylar copies Four(4)white paper prints It is the opinion of this Committee that the approval of this application is proper planning for the City.” On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz - it was resolved: “That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo be requested to once again review the noise impact of increasing volumes of vehicular traffic affecting residential properties situated along the entire length of Lackner Boulevard, and in particular in the Victoria Street / Lackner Boulevard area, and if noise levels warrant, plan for the installation of sound attenuation by means of a noise barrier or other noise attenuation measures.” 3.DTS-02-004-BPS-REVISION TO MASTER STORM WATER MANAGEMENT POLICY RE: -DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AREA The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02- 004-BPS dated January 2, 2002 which requests a revision to the Master Storm Water Management Policy approved by City Council on December 10, 2001. It was noted in the report that subsequent to the approval of the policy, it was discovered that lands within the Downtown Community Improvement Area were affected by this policy which is contrary to Council’s current policies and programs to exempt the Downtown from development related fees. Accordingly, staff recommend exemption of the lands within the Downtown Community Improvement Area from the new Master Storm Water Management Policy. Ms. C. Ladd briefly summarized the report and advised that staff had nothing further to add. On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler - it was resolved: “That the Master Storm Water Management Policy be revised as follows: a) Add a new recommendation 14) to read: “14.That this policy shall not apply to lands within the Downtown Community DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 7, 2002- 12 -CITY OF KITCHENER Improvement Area as identified on the attached “Downtown Community Improvement Plan.” 3.DTS-02-004-BPS-REVISION TO MASTER STORM WATER MANAGEMENT POLICY RE: -DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AREA (CONT’D) b)That the Downtown Community Improvement Plan be incorporated in the appropriate section of the Master Storm Water Management report.” 4.DTS-01-048-BPS-465 OTTAWA STREET SOUTH -DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC 01/08/O/DR -M. HUSCHKA IN TRUST (CONCORDIA CLUB) -FOREST-ROCKWAY WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-01-048- BPS dated December 6, 2001 dealing with a demolition control application submitted by M. Huschka in Trust (Concordia Club) with respect to the property known municipally as 465 Ottawa Street South. The applicant proposes to demolish a single detached dwelling and garage on the subject property and has not indicated a future use for the lot at this time. The Committee was advised that staff had nothing further to add and no delegations were registered with respect to this matter. On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz - it was resolved: “That Demolition Control Application DC 01/08/O/DR (M. Huschka in Trust - Concordia Club), for which the owner is requesting approval for the demolition of a single detached dwelling and garage located at 465 Ottawa Street South, be approved. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City.” 5.DTS-02-001-ES-RAYLENE DRIVE FENCING AND OTHER ISSUES -FOREST-ROCKWAY WARD The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02- 001-ES dated December 20, 2001 dealing with Raylene Drive fencing and other related issues. Mr. D. Mansell advised that the staff report was a follow-up to previous Council resolutions of June 19 and July 4, 2000. In response to questions, Mr. Mansell circulated an additional map of the area and pointed to lands affected by the recommendations referred to in the December 20, 2001 staff report. He noted that the report recommends a legal survey be prepared and it was intended that remnant parcels be appraised at a minimal amount and disposed of to adjacent property owners. On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz - it was resolved: “That the following be approved pertaining to Raylene Drive fencing: 1)That a legal survey be prepared for the lands abutting the fencing constructed by the City at the dead-end of Raylene Drive in 2000. 2)That the City lands to which public access is no longer available at the dead-end of Raylene and the fence be sold to the abutting property owners. 3)That the owners of #93 and #103 Hearth Crescent enter into encroachment agreements and assume ownership of the fencing located on the road right-of-way and parallel to Raylene Drive for the portion that is not to be closed. DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 7, 2002- 13 -CITY OF KITCHENER 5.DTS-02-001-ES-RAYLENE DRIVE FENCING AND OTHER ISSUES -FOREST-ROCKWAY WARD (CONT’D) 4)That the City also dispose of the remnant parcels of land remaining from the closure of Filsinger Road which are located to the rear of #109 and #119 Hearth Crescent.” 6.DTS-01-046-BPS-REVISED TREE MANAGEMENT POLICY The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-01- 046-BPS dated November 22, 2001 to which was appended a new Tree Management Policy document dated revised November 2001. The revised Tree Management Policy contains a number of housekeeping amendments and incorporates the following issues: · need for securities · improved communications · condition of conveyed lands · on-going woodland management · community trails within woodlands · clear identification of city boundaries The staff report provides brief summary comment on all of these issues. Ms. C. Ladd advised that Mr. B. Page and Ms. B. Steiner were responsible for the document being considered this date and noted that the revised policy had the full support of area homebuilders. Ms. B. Steiner and Mr. B. Page then provided the Committee with a powerpoint presentation commenting on the value of trees and woodlands to society, the linkage of the policy to Direction #5 of Compass Kitchener, the reasoning and approaches to the revised policy as well as detailed comment referencing the six issues outlined above. On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler - it was resolved: “1)That the City’s Tree Management Policy adopted in September 1994 be replaced with the Tree Management Policy document dated revised November 2001, attached to Development and Technical Services Department report DTS- 01-046-BPS, as further revised to include the following recommendations 2 through 12 from the report. 2)That the Standard Residential Subdivision Agreement as approved by City Council be amended by the City Solicitor in consultation with the Development and Technical Services Department to revise existing Tree Management conditions to implement the changes to the Tree Management Policy as recommended herein. 3)Relative to the Council resolution passed on February 6, 1995 requesting the Department of Planning and Development to monitor the effectiveness of the approved Tree Management Policy, it is recommended that no financial securities be required to ensure lot grading and tree management and, instead, the Development and Technical Services Department implement measures directed towards improved communication with and among the Subdivider’s consultants providing grading and tree management services, and educational initiatives for property owners who own, or are adjacent to, areas containing trees to ensure long- term protection. 4)That for Plans of Subdivision, the Subdivider will ensure that: a) the grading consultant will certify that the Detailed Vegetation Plan and/or the Tree Preservation/Enhancement Plan conform(s) to the Lot Grading Control Plans; and 6.DTS-01-046-BPS-REVISED TREE MANAGEMENT POLICY (CONT’D) DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 7, 2002- 14 -CITY OF KITCHENER b) the environmental consultant will certify the Lot Grading Control Plan conforms to the Detailed Vegetation Plans and/or the Tree Preservation/Enhancement Plan;. prior to approval of said plans by the Development and Technical Services Department. 5)That the Grading and Environmental Consultant confirm in writing to the Directors of Planning and Building that for each particular lot/block, the grading and tree management plans have been implemented in accordance with the approved plans prior to the City issuing the Final Grading Certificate. 6)That the Subdivider confirm in writing to the Director of Planning that: a) the first time home or building owner has received a copy of the approved grading and tree management plans along with written instructions on proper tree stewardship for tree(s) on their Lot/Block or; b)that the Subdivider has provided the builder with the approved grading and tree management plans along with written instructions on proper tree stewardship for tree(s) regarding the Lot/Block noted above, with the understanding that the builder will give this material to the first time home or building owner in accordance with Section 1.22 of the Standard Subdivision Agreement prior to occupancy. 7)That all lands to be conveyed to the City as Park are to be free of any dead or hazardous trees (in locations were there is a safety issue), dump sites, litter, debris, remnant fences, barbed wire, wells, tree forts and any unnatural material/disturbances that are considered dangerous to the public or would be an inherited liability. The above noted items are to be removed or properly treated to the satisfaction of the Department of Community Services in consultation with the Director of Planning prior to final approval of the Plan to be registered. Such lands will continue to be free of construction debris for a period of two years from the date of registration of the subdivision. 8)That all lands to be conveyed to the City as Open Space or Hazard Lands are to be free of any dead or hazardous trees (in locations were there is a safety issue), dump sites, litter, debris, remnant fences, barbed wire, wells, tree forts and any unnatural material/disturbances that are considered dangerous to the public or would be an inherited liability. The above noted items are to be removed or properly treated for a distance of 30 metres from any lot/block line and 10 metres on either side of a proposed or existing Community Trail, to the satisfaction of the Department of Community Services in consultation with the Director of Planning prior to final approval of the Plan, or appropriate stage of the Plan, to be registered which contain the lands to be conveyed to the City. In the event of winter conditions, the above noted requirements shall be completed by June 1 immediately following such transfer of title. 9)Where vegetation communities are identified as requiring a maintenance access for forestry management practices, a maintenance access is to be identified and provided with an appropriate width to the satisfaction of the Department of Community Services. 10) For all wooded wetlands which are to be conveyed to the City, the Environmental Consultant will monitor the wooded wetlands as required by the City to ensure compliance with the approved Subwatershed Master Plan, Environmental Impact Statement, Environmental Implementation Report, General Vegetation Overview, and/or the Detailed Vegetation Plan. If alteration of the quantity, quality, timing (hydroperiod), or direction of flow of surface or groundwater within or contiguous to 6.DTS-01-046-BPS-REVISED TREE MANAGEMENT POLICY (CONT’D) DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 7, 2002- 15 -CITY OF KITCHENER the wooded wetlands results in an adverse environmental impact requiring any ecological restoration, any such ecological restoration activities will be the responsibility of the Subdivider. It is intended that this monitoring and maintenance period will be coordinated with the monitoring and acceptance on to maintenance, of the stormwater management facilities by the Development and Technical Services Department, or at a time acceptable to the General Manager of Development and Technical Services. 11) That the Subdivider is to install signage in accordance with the PARK BOUNDARY MARKER AND CITY BOUNDARY MARKER LOCATION drawings. Such signage is to be supplied by the Department of Community Services to the Subdivider. Signage is to be installed by the Subdivider prior to the final approval of the plan to be registered. Temporary signage installed on protective fencing must remain in good order until replaced by permanent markers and signage. 12)The Subdivider shall be responsible for the recommended location and construction of the Community Trails as identified in the review of the Draft Plan of Subdivision, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Community Services. These Community Trails will be consistent with Community Plans, Subwatershed Master Plans (Greenspace Management Plans), Environmental Implementation Reports, General Vegetation Overviews, Leisure Facilities Strategic Plan, and Urban Design Standards for Community Trails. These trails are to be shown on the Lot Grading Control Plan(s), and located and analyzed for environmental impact in the Detailed Vegetation Plan. It is recognized that, in some instances, to eliminate or reduce unacceptable impacts to treed areas, alternative construction methods and/or locations may be required for trails.” 7.REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO RE: IRA NEEDLES BOULEVARD ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE – JANUARY 24, 2002 (4:00 – 8:00 p.m.) RESURRECTION CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL For information purposes, the Committee was in receipt of a notice from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo respecting the above referenced meeting and a copy of the information package being provided to the public at the meeting. 8.SNOW DUMPS RE: LAND USE ZONING ISSUE Councillor J. Smola referred to past problems of contractors dumping snow on private lands and pointed out that currently 90 Woodside Avenue was being used for such purpose. He questioned if planning staff could advise whether lands could be zoned so as to not allow for snow dumps. Ms. C. Ladd responded that this matter was previously considered and pointed out that the dumping of snow was not considered a use of land because the use was not permanent; however, Mayor C. Zehr suggested that it could be considered a recurring use. Ms. Ladd advised that staff were exploring that point as well as the impact of runoff on the surrounding environment and would report back on the matter to the Committee. Mayor Zehr questioned if the new Municipal Act might provide the municipality with jurisdiction respecting this matter. Councillor G. Lorentz also questioned how a snow dump could be allowed adjacent to an ESPA or a cold water stream given the negative impacts the operation would have. Direction was given to staff to continue to investigate this matter further and prepare a report for consideration by the Committee in three or four months so that a position can be formulated in advance of the Fall 2002 / Winter 2003 seasons. 9. COMPLEX DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORTS INVOLVING MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENTS, ZONE CHANGES AND SUBDIVISIONS Councillor B. Vrbanovic asked that staff consider preparing brief executive summaries in respect to the above referenced type of reports that are circulated to property owners. He asked that the 9.COMPLEX DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORTS INVOLVING MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENTS, ZONE CHANGES AND SUBDIVISIONS DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 7, 2002- 16 -CITY OF KITCHENER (CONT’D) language of the summary be simple in form and address the changes contemplated in every day language so as to allow the subject to be more easily understood by property owners and noted that such an undertaking would promote the City’s customer service orientation. Direction was given to add this request to the Committee’s unfinished business list. 10.ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. L.W. Neil, AMCT Assistant City Clerk