HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 2002-02-18 SCOUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 28, 2002CITY OF KITCHENER
The Council of the City of Kitchener met this date with all members present.
The meeting began with the playing of “O Canada” by the Sunnyside Public School Brass Quintet.
On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 14, 2002, were
amended, page 28, with respect to Committee of Adjustment Submission No. SG 2002-001, to note
that the rationale for approval of the submission is that the sign is located in an area significantly
lower than the road and beside an overpass, and extends only 24’ above the grade of the road.
It was requested that the January 18, 2002 Special Council Minutes be removed from the list of
Minutes to be adopted by Council. On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz, the minutes of the regular
meeting held January 14, 2002, as amended, and special meetings held January 7, 14 & 21, 2002, as
mailed to the Mayor and Councillors, were accepted.
COMMUNICATION REFERRED DIRECTLY TO FILE - NIL
Mr. L. Gordon, Manager of Purchasing, appeared as a delegation with respect to the tenders listed on
the Committee of the Whole agenda.
Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler
Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz
“That Tender T01-032 – Fire Apparatus Refurbish Emergency Support/Rescue Vehicle, be
Almonte Fire Trucks, Carleton Place, Ontario
awarded to , at their tendered price of
$82,299., plus G.S.T. “
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“That Expression of Interest E01-135, Consultant Services – Preparation of HVAC
Specifications to assist Facilities Management on Various City Projects, be awarded to
Demaiter Engineering Inc., Waterloo and Hydromantis, Inc., Cambridge,
for a two year
period commencing February 1, 2002 and terminating January 31, 2004, at an estimated
contract value of $40,000. “
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“That Expression of Interest E01-136, Consultant Services – Preparation of Electrical
Specifications to assist Facilities Management on various City projects, be awarded to
Demaiter Engineering Inc., Waterloo and Mighton Engineering Ltd., Kitchener,
for a two
year period commencing February 1, 2002 and terminating January 31, 2004, at an estimated
contract value of $80,000.”
Carried.
Mr. Paul Britton, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning, appeared in support of Clause 6
of Development & Technical Services Committee report (January 21, 2002).
Councillor M. Galloway declared a pecuniary interest in regards to Clause 6 of the Development &
Technical Services Committee report, as he owns property in the vicinity and within the circulation
area for Zone Change Application ZC 96/29/W/LM, and did not participate in any discussion or voting
with respect to Clause 6.
Mr. Britton advised that Max Becker Enterprises Limited, and Mr. & Mrs. F. Rosner, owners of 1375
Bleams Road, have in principle reached an agreement to bring municipal water to their property line,
at the developer’s expense. The agreement is subject only to consideration by their solicitor.
Mrs. F. Rosner was in attendance to confirm that an agreement in principle has been reached with
respect to the supply of municipal water to their property at 1375 Bleams Road.
Councillor G. Lorentz referred to a letter received from Mr. & Mrs. D. Haddad, owners of 1385 Bleams
Road, whose circumstances appear to be similar to those of Mr. & Mrs. Rosner. Mr. Britton advised
that his client will give similar consideration to the Haddad’s request as to the Rosner’s request.
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Councillor C. Weylie noted that the Region of Waterloo has requested an additional condition, with
respect to sharing the cost for the extension of Fischer-Hallman Road between Activa Avenue and
Bleams Road. Mr. Britton advised that his client is aware of this condition and in agreement with it.
Council generally agreed to amend Clause 6 of the Development & Technical Services Committee
report to add Condition 13. to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo conditions.
Moved by Councillor C. Weylie
Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic
“That Clause 6 of the Development & Technical Services Committee report (January 21,
2002), be adopted, as amended.”
Carried.
Ms. Linda Homeniuk, Vice-President of Homeniuk Rides Incorporated, appeared in support of Clause
1 of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee report regarding the proposed midways at
Optimist Park and Weiland Ford locations.
Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler
Seconded by Councillor M. Galloway
“That Clause 1 of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee report be adopted.”
Carried.
Council was in receipt this date of Strategic Services Department report SSD-02-002, dated January
28, 2002, recommending adoption and use of a new logo for the City of Kitchener, as well as the
continued use of the City’s existing crest/seal for official documents under the signature of the Mayor,
Council and City Clerk.
Ms. R. Pitfield was in attendance to present the logo which was chosen by a balloting process,
participated in by residents and City staff. Ms. Pitfield advised that over 68,000 ballots were delivered
to Kitchener households of which 1,372 or 2%, were returned. As well the City’s web site allowed
electronic voting on the logos. The ballots and web voting were tabulated resulting in 66% voting for
the Clock Tower Logo, 18% for the Leaves Logo and 16% for neither logo. Ms. Pitfield pointed out
that the two colour Clock Tower Logo is less expensive to reproduce than the current four colour
Crest. She recommended that Council adopt the use of the Clock Tower Logo, the change to this
logo to be phased, starting February 18, 2002.
Several Councillors spoke in support of the Clock Tower as the City’s new logo and thanked staff for
the work undertaken in this regard.
Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic
Seconded by Councillor C. Weylie
“That Council approve and adopt the Clock Tower Logo, as selected by the residents and staff
of the City of Kitchener, as the new Corporate logo for the City of Kitchener; and,
That the City of Kitchener implement, through a gradual phase-in process, the use of the new
Corporate logo effective February 18, 2002; with materials such as letterhead and business
cards, presently bearing the shield to be used until stock is depleted; and further,
That the City of Kitchener shield/crest be maintained and used as the official seal of the
Corporation of the City of Kitchener, and used for all official documents originating from the
Mayor, Council and the City Clerk.”
Carried.
Mr. George Demetriou, Felicity’s Night Club, was in attendance to again voice his concerns with
respect to the City’s by-law stipulating closing hours for licensed establishments, and offered his
opinion that this by-law is specifically directed at his business is unfair and serves no purpose. He
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asked that Council comment on why it is so persistent in enforcing this by-law with respect to his
business as opposed to other business. Mayor C. Zehr noting there were no comments from Council
advised that pre-hearing and hearing dates have been set concerning the charges against Felicity’s
Night Club.
1. Moved by Councillor C. Weylie
Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic
“That the report of the Development & Technical Services Committee (January 7, 2002) be
deferred and referred to the Council meeting of February 25, 2002.”
Carried.
2.Moved by Councillor C. Weylie
Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic
“That the report of the Development & Technical Services Committee (January 21, 2002), be
adopted, as amended.”
Voted on Clause by Clause.
Carried.
Clause 4 –
Dealt with under Delegations and
Clause 6 –
Carried, as Amended.
Carried.
Balance of report –
Pecuniary Interest & Absention:
Clause 4 - Mayor C. Zehr as his spouse has an
interest in a property in the study area.
Clause 6 – Councillor M. Galloway as he owns
property in the circulation area for this zone change.
3.Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz
Seconded by Councillor J. Smola
“That the report of the Community Services Committee be adopted.”
Councillor M. Galloway noted his opposition to Clause 8 of the report and requested it be voted
on separately.
Voted on Clause by Clause.
Carried.
Clause 8 –
Carried.
Clause 9 –
Carried.
Balance of report –
Pecuniary Interest & Absention:
Clause 9 – Councillor B. Vrbanovic as his wife is
employed by the City of Kitchener.
4.Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler
Seconded by Councillor M. Galloway
“That the report of the Finance and Corporate Services Committee be adopted.”
Voted on Clause by Clause.
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Dealt with under Delegations and
Clause 1 –
Carried.
Carried.
Balance of report –
Councillor B. Vrbanovic referred to the development of a gas station at the corner of Lackner
Boulevard and Zeller Drive. He acknowledged the use is in compliance with the Zoning By-law, but
suggested it may not be the most compatible use adjacent to residential properties. He directed staff
to investigate the possibility of restricting the permitted uses in the Convenience Commercial
designation, for those properties adjacent to Residential Zones, to compatible uses. Mr. Stanley
advised that such an investigation can be included as part of the current Municipal Plan review.
Mayor C. Zehr commented on Regional issues and first referenced the partnership between the
Region and Lutherwood-CODA in the establishment of the Rent Bank and Eviction Prevention Pilot
Project for a one-year period. He then advised of Regional Council’s opposition to the creation of
Smart Growth Councils, as being a third level of unaccountable planning or governance. Mayor Zehr
then advised that Regional Council has adopted all but the clause regarding decriminalization, of this
Council’s resolution with respect of marijuana home-grow operations.
At the request of Mr. G. Sosnoski, it was agreed to add three zoning by-laws for three readings
relating to Clauses 2, 3 and 6 of the Development & Technical Services Committee report (January
21, 2002) considered this date.
5.Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler
Seconded by Councillor J. Smola
“That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely:
(a)To further amend By-law No. 2000-159, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on
highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener.
(b)To further amend By-law No. 88-169, being a by-law to regulate, supervise and govern
the parking of vehicles on municipal off-street parking facilities.
(c)Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Bramblewood
Street as public highway in the City of Kitchener.
(d)To further amend By-law No. 2000-159, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on
highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener.
(e)Being a by-law to provide for a 2002 Interim Tax Levy and for the payment of 2002
Interim Taxes.
(f)Being a by-law to establish a Penalty Charge for non-payment of current taxes.
(g)Being a by-law to provide for interest to be added to tax arrears.
(h)Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code
regarding By-law Enforcement.
(i)To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council.
(j)Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the
City of Kitchener.
(k)Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the
City of Kitchener – Highland Road West – Concession Holdings.
(l)Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, known as the Zoning By-law – Max Becker
Enterprises Limited – Fischer-Hallman Road and Max Becker Drive.
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and that the same be taken as read a first time and stand referred to the Committee of the
Whole.”
Carried.
On motion, the Council resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole to consider its agenda and
Mayor C. Zehr appointed Councillor G. Lorentz as Chair.
On motion, the Council rose from the Committee of the Whole and Mayor C. Zehr occupied the Chair.
6.Moved by Councillor G. Lorentz
Seconded by Councillor J. Smola
“That the proceedings and the recorded pecuniary interests and conflicts taken in the meeting
of the Committee of the Whole held this date, as attached hereto and forming part of these
minutes are hereby adopted and confirmed.”
Carried.
7.Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler
Seconded by Councillor J. Smola
“That the by-laws listed on the agenda for third reading, namely:
(a)To further amend By-law No. 2000-159, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on
highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener.
(By-law No. 2002-21)
(b)To further amend By-law No. 88-169, being a by-law to regulate, supervise and govern
the parking of vehicles on municipal off-street parking facilities.
(By-law No. 2002-22)
(c)Being a by-law to provide for the establishing and laying out of part of Bramblewood
Street as public highway in the City of Kitchener.
(By-law No. 2002-23)
(d)To further amend By-law No. 2000-159, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on
highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener.
(By-law No. 2002-24)
(e)Being a by-law to provide for a 2002 Interim Tax Levy and for the payment of 2002
Interim Taxes.
(By-law No. 2002-25)
(f)Being a by-law to establish a Penalty Charge for non-payment of current taxes.
(By-law No. 2002-26)
(g)Being a by-law to provide for interest to be added to tax arrears.
(By-law No. 2002-27)
(h)Being a by-law to amend Chapter 110 of The City of Kitchener Municipal Code
regarding By-law Enforcement.
(By-law No. 2002-28)
(l)To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council.
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(By-law No. 2002-29)
(j)Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the
City of Kitchener.
(By-law No. 2002-30)
(k)Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the
City of Kitchener – Highland Road West – Concession Holdings.
(By-law No. 2002-31)
(l)Being a by-law to amend By-law 85-1, known as the Zoning By-law – Max Becker
Enterprises Limited – Fischer-Hallman Road and Max Becker Drive.
(By-law No. 2002-32)
be taken as read a third time, be finally passed and numbered serially by the Clerk.”
Carried.
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
MAYORCLERK
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REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE - (January 7, 2002 Meeting)
1.1)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
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
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DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT’D)
1.8) Cont’d
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 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.
(Action deferred and referred to regular Council meeting of February 25, 2002)
DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE - (January 21, 2002 Meeting)
1. That Development & Technical Services Department report DTS-02-015 (Industrial land survey
status report - Huron Business Park) be received for information.
2.That Zone Change Application ZC 01/30/TC/LM (City-initiated), requesting a comprehensive text
change to the Commercial Campus Zone (C-8) to delete a regulation that restricts office type
uses to 50% of the gross floor area of a plaza, be approved in the form shown in the "Proposed
By-law", dated December 19, 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 Municipal Plan Amendment #36.
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DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT’D)
3. That Zone Change Application ZC 01/17/H/SV (114 Highland Road West - Concession
Holdings) to change the zoning on the subject lands from Convenience Commercial (C-1)
Zone with Special Use Provision 1U to Convenience Commercial (C-1) Zone with a revised
Special Use Provision 1U to permit the conversion of the subject property to a multiple residential
with a maximum of 11 dwelling units, a convenience commercial building with office, or
alternatively, a mix of residential/commercial uses, be approved in the form shown in the
th,
“Proposed By-Law”, dated December 17 2001.
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.
4.That Council accept the Schedule ‘B’, Class Environmental Assessment for the sanitary
servicing for Kitchener’s Victoria Street North Area and portions of Breslau; and further,
That Council recommend to the Township of Woolwich to pass a resolution accepting the
Environmental Assessment report and file same for the mandatory 30 day review.
5.A.That City Council request the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to approve Municipal
Plan Amendment 36 (New Commercial Policy Structure) with the following
modifications:
i) That a new Part 3, Section 4.7, “Public Participation”, be added as follows:
4.7Public Participation
“
Site specific urban design studies will be required for Mixed Use Nodes, Planned
Commercial Campus areas, and any other appropriate commercial areas, where
such areas are either undeveloped or have substantial redevelopment
opportunities and are immediately adjacent to existing lands zoned for low rise
residential. These urban design studies shall involve consultation between the
City, the commercial property owner(s), immediately affected residential
landowners and, where applicable, adjacent residential neighbourhood
associations. Such urban design studies are intended to address compatibility
between new or redeveloped commercial sites and adjacent residentially zoned
lands.
Specifically, these urban design studies shall address the placement, orientation
and setback of buildings and parking areas relative to the street and to adjacent
residential areas; building height; site access driveways relative to impact on
local residential streets; preservation of significant trees and vegetation;
landscaping, including new or enhanced buffering and screening requirements;
screening of rooftop heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment; and
design of site servicing facilities, including but not limited to, loading areas,
garbage enclosures and site and building security lighting. In addition to the
above, the urban design study shall also respect all applicable heritage and
environmental policies contained within this Plan. Where an urban design study
is completed for a Mixed Use Node, Planned Commercial Campus area or other
appropriate commercial area, specific urban design requirements shall be
adopted by resolution of City Council and implemented through the Site Plan
Approval process. Where necessary and appropriate including public, such
urban design requirements shall also be incorporated into the Zoning By-law.”
ii) That Part 3, Section 4.1, “Primary Node”, be modified by deleting the phrase
“…where on-site transit facilities are provided.” from the second sentence of the
fourth paragraph and replacing it with the phrase “…where transit facilities are
provided on-site or nearby.”
iii) That Part 3, Section 4.2, and Part 3, Sections 13.9.3.12, “Mixed Use Node”, each
be modified by deleting the second sentence of the fourth paragraph and
replacing it with the following new sentence:
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5.Cont’d
“To strengthen these linkages, new development may be required to orient a
portion of the building mass to the street, provide for integration of cycling,
provide on-site pedestrian facilities, and provide pedestrian connections to
abutting developments or off-site transit facilities.”
iv) That Part 3, Section 4.3, and Part 3, Sections 13.1.2.9, 13.2.2.7, 13.3.3.13,
13.4.3.14, 13.5.3.6, 13.6.3.5, 13.7.3.5, and 13.9.3.12, “Mixed Use Corridor”, in
each instance be modified by deleting the second sentence of the third
paragraph and replacing it with the following new sentence:
“To strengthen these linkages, new development may be required to orient a
portion of the building mass to the street, provide for integration of cycling,
provide on-site pedestrian facilities, and provide pedestrian connections to
abutting developments or off-site transit facilities.”
v) That Part 3, Section 4.4, “Planned Commercial Campus”, be modified by deleting
the second sentence of the fourth paragraph in its entirety and replacing it with
the following new sentence:
“The City of Kitchener will require appropriate pedestrian facilities that provide for
pedestrian movement along the street, between buildings and between the street
and the buildings; and will work with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to
provide on or off-site transit facilities.”
vi) That Part 3, Section 4.5 and Part 3, Sections 13.2.2.6, 13.4.3.6, 13.5.3.10, and
13.8.2.6, “Neighbourhood Mixed Use Centre”, in each instance be modified by
adding the following new sentence to the end of the third paragraph:
“The City of Kitchener will also provide for the integration of cycling.”
B. That Site Plan Applications submitted prior to January 28, 2002 for processing under
the existing Zoning By-law will be exempt from Section 4.7 (Part 3) of the Municipal
Plan. The provisions of the existing Urban Design Manual will be implemented as
deemed appropriate by staff, through the Site Plan Approval Process for all affected
properties.
C. That development on those properties currently zoned for commercial uses under the
existing Zoning By-law will fall under the provisions of the existing Urban Design Manual
until such time as the required urban design studies have been prepared and approved
by City Council and the properties have been rezoned to implement the provisions of
MPA #36. In the interim, the provisions of the existing Urban Design Manual shall be
implemented as deemed appropriate by staff, through the Site Plan Approval Process
for all affected properties.
D. That the Development and Technical Services Department be directed to immediately
commence urban design studies for Planned Commercial Campus areas which are
immediately adjacent to existing residentially zoned lands, with such studies to be
prepared in consultation with affected commercial and residential property owners.
E. That the Development and Technical Services Department be directed to undertake
urban design studies for Mixed Use Node areas which are immediately adjacent to
existing residentially zoned lands, with such studies to be prepared in consultation with
affected commercial and residential property owners. Commencement of such studies
to be prioritized based on timing of current and expected development proposals.
F. That the above referenced urban design studies be used as the basis for the
preparation of additional regulations for the Planned Commercial Campus (C-8) Zone
and a new zoning category to implement the Mixed Use Node designation.
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DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE - (CONT’D)
5.Cont’d
G. That City Council direct the Development and Technical Services Department to amend
Council Policy I-705 (Public Participation in the Planning Process) to incorporate the
following specific requirements concerning public participation in the City’s Site Plan
Approval process:
i) That all full site plan applications for new commercial development within
Planned Commercial Campus, Mixed Use Node, and other appropriate
commercial areas, be circulated to all immediately adjacent low rise residential
land owners and, where applicable, Neighbourhood Associations, for information
and comment.
ii) That a maximum of two (2) representatives for the adjacent residents and/or
Neighbourhood Association be invited to attend the regularly scheduled meeting
of the Site Plan Review Committee for each site plan circulated to residents
and/or a Neighbourhood Association.
iii) That all resident and/or Neighbourhood Association comments be provided to the
Manager of Design and Development prior to or at the regularly scheduled Site
Plan Review Committee meeting.
H. That the Voisin Development Limited Lands, located at the intersection of Ottawa Street
South and Fischer-Hallman Road, be exempt from Section 4.7 (Part 3) of the Municipal
Plan.
I. That with respect to Section 4.7 and the Max Becker Enterprises Ltd. property
described as Part of Lots 5 and 6, Registrar's Complied Plan 1470, it is deemed
unnecessary that the urban design requirements be incorporated into the Zoning By-
law.
6.A.That Zone Change Application ZC 96/29/W/LM (Max Becker Enterprises Limited)
requesting a change in zoning from Agricultural Zone (A-1) to Public Park (P-1), Hazard
Land (P-3), Residential Four Zone (R-4), Residential Six Zone (R-6), Residential Seven
Zone (R-7), Residential Eight Zone (R-8) with Special Regulation Provision 355,
Neighbourhood Commercial Zone (C-2) with Special Regulation Provision 356 and 369
and Community Institutional (I-2) on lands legally described as Part of Lots 5 and 6,
Registrar’s Compiled Plan 1470, be approved in the form shown in the "Proposed By-
law", dated January 17 2002, attached to report DTS-02-021-BPS, without conditions as
amended by reflecting that under special condition 355 c) the maximum building height for
multiple dwellings shall be 30.0 metres.
B.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-96005, in the City of Kitchener, for Max Becker Enterprises
Limited, subject to the following conditions:
1.That this approval applies to Plan of Subdivision 30T-96005 as shown on the plan
prepared by MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Limited last revised
December 18, 2001 and as shown on the Plan of Subdivision prepared by the City of
,
Kitchener dated January 17, 2002attached to report DTS-02-021-BPS, which shows the
following:
Stage 1A
Block 1- commercial/office
Blocks 2, 3- 0.3 metre reserves
Stage 1B- maximum 207 units
Blocks 3-5, 10, 11- single and semi-detached
Blocks 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12- multiple residential
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Block 13- park
Blocks 14- storm drainage/walkway
Blocks 15-17- 0.3 metre reserves
Stage 1C
Block 1- open space/storm water management
Block 2- storm drainage
Blocks 3-6- 0.3 metre reserves
Stage 2- maximum 160 units
Block 1- residential/commercial office
Stage 3- maximum 317 units
Block 1- multiple residential
Stage 4- maximum 116 units
Blocks 3, 4- single and semi-detached
Blocks 1, 2, 5, 6 - multiple residential
Block 7- 0.3 metre reserve
Stage 5- maximum 149 units
Blocks 1-3- multiple residential
Block 4- institutional/residential
Blocks 5-7- 0.3 metre reserves
Stage 6- maximum 23 units
Blocks 1, 2- multiple residential
Block 3- future development
Block 4- temporary road
Block 5- 0.3 metre reserve
Stage 7- maximum 64 units
Block 1- residential/commercial office
Block 2- service station/commercial
Stage 8maximum 144 units
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Block 1- multiple residential
Total424 to 1180 units
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2.CITY OF KITCHENER CONDITIONS:
2.1That the Subdivider shall enter into a City Standard Residential Subdivision Agreement,
as approved by City Council, respecting those lands shown outlined on the Plan of
Subdivision dated January 17, 2002 and which shall contain the following special
conditions:
Section 1 General Conditions
1.27 The SUBDIVDER agrees that the maximum number of units within each stage to
be registered shall be those shown on the plan of subdivision and that all future
development applications shall not exceed the maximum number of units shown in
each stage. In no case shall the total number of units for the entire plan of
subdivision exceed 1180.
1.28 The SUBDIVIDER agrees that the plan shall be registered in seven stages in
accordance with the following:
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6.Cont’d
a) Stage 1A or Stage 1B must be registered first and may be registered in
any order, however, Stage 1C must register concurrently with the first
stage to be registered;
b) Stage 2 shall be registered concurrently with or at any time subsequent to
Stage 1A or Stage 1B;
c) Stage 3 and Stage 4 may be registered in any order and concurrently with
or at any time subsequent to the registration of Stage 1B;
d) Stage 5 shall be registered concurrently with or subsequent to the
registration of Stage 1A and Stage 4;
e) Stage 6 shall be registered either concurrently with or at any time
subsequent to the registration of Stage 5;
f) Stage 7 shall be registered either concurrently with or at any time
subsequent to the registration of Stage 1A.
g) Stage 8 shall be registered either concurrently with or at any time
subsequent to the registration of Stage 1B.
Section 3Prior to Servicing
3.17The SUBDIVIDER make satisfactory financial arrangements with Engineering
Services for construction of a 1.5 metre concrete sidewalk along the entire
Fischer Hallman Road frontage of the property.
Section 4Prior to the Issuance of Building Permits
4.22 The SUBDIVIDER agrees to undertake any measures required to ensure proper
water pressure to all lots and blocks within the proposed development, to the
satisfaction of the CITY'S Engineering Services or Chief Building Official.
4.23a) The SUBDIVIDER agrees to construct a permanent centralized storm
water management facility for Stages 1A, 4, 5, 6 and 7 on adjacent lands,
in Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-96006 (Harding et al). Such permanent
storm water management facility shall be designed to function together
with and share a common outlet structure with the permanent storm water
management facility on abutting lands within Draft Plan of Subdivision
30T-97025 (North Estate Farms Limited and Estate of Morton Norris) to
the satisfaction of the City’s Engineering Services. The SUBDIVIDER
further agrees to submit a Preliminary Stormwater Management Strategy
for the permanent storm water management facility to the satisfaction of
the City’s Engineering Services, in consultation with the Grand River
Conservation Authority, prior to the registration of Stages 1A, 4, 5, 6 or 7.
b)In the event the SUBDIVIDER registers any of Stages 1A, 4,5, 6 or 7 of
this plan prior to the implementation of a centralized stormwater
management facility located on additional adjoining lands in Plan of
Subdivision 30T-96006, owned by the SUBDIVIDER, the SUBDIVIDER
agrees to construct and maintain, at his cost, a temporary stormwater
management scheme to the satisfaction of the City’s Engineering Services
in consultation with the Grand River Conservation Authority, prior to the
issuance of building permits for Stage 1A, Blocks 1, 2 and 3 of Stage 4
and all blocks within Stages 5, 6, and 7. The temporary stormwater
management facility shall be in accordance with Addendum to the EIR
(MTE Consultants Inc. dated September 14. 2001 and October 2, 2001).
Once the permanent stormwater management facilty is constructed and
operational, the SUBDIVIDER agrees to remove the temporary facility, at
his cost.
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6.Cont’d
Section 6Other Time Frames
6.10 The SUBDIVIDER agrees that construction traffic to and from the proposed
subdivision shall be restricted to using Cotton Grass Street and/or Max Becker
Drive to Fischer-Hallman Road 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 Engineering Services.
6.11The SUBDIVIDER agrees that Max Becker Drive shall be constructed, at the
developer’s cost, through stages 1A, 5 and 6 to the westerly limit of the plan and
opened to public vehicular traffic immediately upon the request of the CITY if
required to complete transportation links within the community, to the satisfaction
of the CITY’s Engineering Services.
6.12The SUBDIVIDER agrees the internal street for Stage 1A be developed in
accordance with the location shown for the proposed street layout for the plan of
subdivision.
6.13The SUBDIVIDER agrees to provide financial security to the satisfaction of the
Engineering Services for the removal of the traffic circles on Max Becker Drive
and Cotton Grass Street, and retrofitting of the intersection to a standard
intersection, with signals if required, should the CITY determine that the traffic
circles are not operating correctly and need to be removed. The CITY will hold
said securities until Max Becker Drive is completed through Draft Approved Plan
of Subdivision 30T-97025 (Norris-Sternberg) to Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-
95015 (Activa) and the operation of the traffic circles has been monitored by the
developer for a period of one year after Max Becker Drive has been completed
and open to the public.
2.2That prior to final approval of the plan to be registered, the SUBDIVIDER shall fulfill 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 coordinate values and elevations thereon and submit
for registration the plans showing the location of the monuments, their coordinate
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.
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6.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 Business
and Planning 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 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
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6.Cont’d
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 agrees that the conveyance of Block 13, Stage 1B and Block
1, Stage 1C shall satisfy the 5% parkland dedication requirement for this Plan of
Subdivision (30T-96005), Plan of Subdivision 30T-96006, 30T-01207 and 30T-
93005 as outlined in the Parkland Deferral Agreement registered on title under
Instrument Number LT 0018338. The SUBDIVIDER further agrees that any
additional development of the Block 13, Stage 1B shall be at the cost of the
developer and to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Community Services.
11.The SUBDIVIDER shall have landscape plans for the stormwater management
facilities prepared by an environmental professional acceptable to the CITY’S
General Manager of Community Services and to obtain therefrom, approval of
such plans.
12.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.
13.The SUBDIVIDER agrees to prepare a functional study for each traffic circle to
obtain approval of said study from the CITY’s Director of Traffic and Parking.
14.To convey to the CITY the following lands for the purposes stated therein, at no
cost and free of encumbrance, concurrently with the registration of the plan of
subdivision:
STAGE 1A
a)Blocks 2 and 3 for 0.3 metre reserves;
STAGE 1B
b) Block 13 for park purposes;
c)Blocks 15 to 17 inclusive for 0.3 metre reserves;
STAGE 1C
c) Block 1 for open space, storm water management and open space purposes;
d) Blocks 3 to 6 for 0.3 metre reserves;
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6.Cont’d
STAGE 4
e)Block 7 for 0.3 metre reserve;
STAGE 5
f)Blocks 5 to 7 inclusive for 0.3 metre reserves; and
STAGE 6
f) Block 5 for 0.3 metre reserve
3.REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO CONDITIONS
That the Subdivider satisfies 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. That the plan submitted for final approval may incorporate a lot pattern for all
blocks in which single detached and semi-detached lots are permitted, at a
density not exceeding the density identified in the draft approval conditions.
3. 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 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.”
4. 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.
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6.Cont’d
5. That 50 foot daylight triangles be established at the intersection of Regional
Road No. 58 (Fischer-Hallman Road) and Max Becker Drive and that 25 foot
daylight triangles be established at the intersection of Regional Road No. 58
(Fischer-Hallman Road) and Cotton Grass Street, and that the daylight triangles
be dedicated on the final plan as public highway to the appropriate authority.
6. That the owner obtain a Regional Road Access Permit for the intersection of
Regional Road No. 58 (Fischer-Hallman Road) and Cotton Grass Street and the
intersection of Regional Road No. 58 (Fischer-Hallman Road) and Max Becker
Drive.
7.That the owner enter into an agreement with the Regional Municipality of
Waterloo to provide a left turn land for northbound traffic entering the subdivision
from Regional Road 58 (Fischer Hallman Road) at Cotton Grass Street and the
owner further agrees to provide a letter of credit equal to all costs of construction
of the left turn lane.
8.That a lot grading and drainage control plan and storm water 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.
9.That prior to final approval of the plan, the owner prepare a noise study to
indicate to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo methods to be used to abate
traffic noise levels for the entire plan, and if necessary the owner shall enter into
a subdivision agreement with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to provide for
implementation of the approved study attenuation measures prior to the issuance
of building permits.
10.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 Regional Road No. 58 (Fischer-Hallman Road) in accordance with Regional
policies and procedures, adjacent to residential uses, except where a noise wall
is required in Condition 9 above.
11.That the owner enter into an agreement with the City of Kitchener to include
water pressure reduction devices for each dwelling unit constructed below 337
MASL, and include in the offers of purchase and rental agreements, a clause
identifying the presence of the water pressure reduction devices and advising
that it may not be removed by the owner.
12.That prior to final approval the owner satisfy the requirements of Grand River
Transit, relating to the operation of bus service within the plan, to the satisfaction
of the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing and Community Services.
13.Prior to final approval, the owner shall pay to the Regional Municipality of
Waterloo an amount satisfactory to the Region, acting reasonably, on account of
its fair and equitable share of the cost of the extension of Fischer-Hallman Road
between Activa Avenue and Bleams Road. This condition may be cleared upon
payment to the Region of the above amount or upon written notification to the
Region of an agreement between the owner and Activa Development
Corporation with respect to this matter.
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:
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6.Cont’d
a) A final storm water management report and plans in accordance with the
Ministry of the Environment and Energy planning and design guidelines,
the Laurentian West Master Drainage Plan, the Laurentian West
Community Plan Environmental Review and the approved Preliminary
Stormwater Management Strategy for the lands draining to the Borden
and Strasburg Watersheds as outlined in the Environmental
Implementation Reports and Addendum.
b) A final lot grading and drainage plan showing conceptual grading and
drainage system including the limits of all grading and drainage as well as
existing and proposed grades.
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) A permit pursuant to Ontario Regulation 149, as amended, for any
construction or alteration within any area regulated under the Grand River
Conservation Authority’s Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways
Regulation, if necessary.
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 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 Conditions 3.1-3.12 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 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.
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6.Cont’d
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.
Fees
5. The owner/developer is advised that the City of Kitchener and the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo have adopted By-Laws, 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 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.
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6.Cont’d
Planning Act Applicability
9. This draft plan was received on or after May 22, 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. 1996, c.4 (Bill 20).
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 issued prior to year end where the owner has failed to submit
the appropriate 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
(Dealt with under Delegations and Carried, as Amended)
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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE –
1. That the City of Kitchener enter into a Co-operative Agreement with the Kitchener Senior
Volunteers Services Inc., as attached to Community Services Department report CSD-02-003
dated January 10, 2002; and further,
That subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute
the Co-operative Agreement.
2. That the Hosting Agreement dated January 7, 2002 for the 2002 Ontario Summer Games be
approved, as amended, and as attached to Community Services Department report CSD-02-
032 dated January 15, 2002; and further,
That subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
execute the Hosting Agreement.
3. That subject to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, the 2002 Ontario Summer Games
Organizing Committee (GOC) and the Executive Committee Chair be delegated authority to
execute various agreements as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-02-
035 dated January 15, 2002.
4. That an all-way stop control be installed at the intersection of Stirling Avenue South and
Greenbrook Drive; and further,
That this intersection control be monitored for several months to determine if it results in any
negative impact to the intersection of Stirling Avenue South and Homer Watson Boulevard;
and further,
That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly.
5. That parking be prohibited at anytime on the east side of Misty Street, between Keewatin
Avenue and Otterbein Road; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly.
6. That the Values and Goals of the New Kitchener Market be approved, as developed by the
New Market Advisory Group and staff, and as outlined in Appendix 1 of Community Services
Department report CSD-02-031 dated January 11, 2002; and,
That the Market Research Report be accepted, as prepared by CIC Innovation Consultants
Inc., as outlined in Appendix 2 of the report; and,
That the Tenant and Merchandise Mix Plan be approved as a guideline for the recruitment of
full time and part time vendors for the New Kitchener Market, as outlined in Appendix 3 of the
report; and,
That the proposed Operating Budget Objectives for the New Market be approved, as outlined
in Appendix 4 of the report; and further,
That staff be directed to prepare a detailed presentation of the proposed business plan when
completed, including a breakdown of all operating costs associated with the new market and
components of the proposed Management Plan, for consideration of the Community Services
Committee at a future date.
7. That staff be directed to prepare format options for the 10th Annual Festival of the Night
celebration in 2002 with a report to be submitted to the Community Services Committee for
consideration at a future date.
8. That an all-way stop control not be installed at the intersection of Activa Avenue at Bushclover
Crescent/Wilderness Drive; and further,
COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 28, 200262CITY OF KITCHENER
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REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE – (CONT’D)
8.(Cont’d)
That the operation of this intersection continue to be monitored as development proceeds
within the subdivision.
9. That staff of Traffic and Parking Services be directed to review City staff parking policies to be
completed by May 31, 2002 with a report to be submitted to the Community Services
Committee for consideration at its meeting to be held on June 10, 2002.
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE –
1.That the request of Homeniuk Rides Incorporated to hold midways at the Southwest Optimist
Park, 120 Pioneer Drive from May 23 - May 26, 2002, and at Weiland Ford, 707 Ottawa Street
South from April 18 – April 21, 2002 and April 25 – April 28, 2002 be approved; and further,
That approval of these midways be subject to the following conditions:
a) That the hours of operation are as follows:
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Thursday and Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Sunday, 12 noon to 10 p.m.
b) That the music at the midways be turned off one hour before closing time excepting those
evenings (Thursday and Sunday) preceding school days when it shall be turned off at 8:00
p.m. and,
c) That the music at the midways be turned down at 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
evenings; and,
d) That parking arrangements be reviewed with staff of the Traffic and Parking Division to
ensure adequate off-street parking will be provided; and,
e) That the required licence be obtained.
(Dealt with under Delegations and Carried)
2. That the normal procedure for
hiring an Engineering Consultant be waived, and Conestoga-Rovers & Associates be retained
to undertake the design and contract administration for the installation of a watermain from
Fairway Road to Goodrich Drive in conjunction with the Wabanaki Drive extension already
underway by Conestoga-Rovers & Associates.
3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement between the City of
Kitchener and 1205457 Ontario Inc. in the form as attached to Corporate Services Department
report CRPS-02-011, allowing the general public to use land owned by 1205457 Ontario Inc. to
access the Walter Bean Grand River Trail.
4. That staff be directed to investigate the problem with respect to the property at 20 Flint Drive,
and resolve the situation to the mutual satisfaction of the property owner and the City.
COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 28, 200263CITY OF KITCHENER
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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A. BY-LAWS LISTED ON THE AGENDA – 2 READING –
It was resolved:
“That the by-laws considered by this Committee be taken as read a second time and be
recommended for enactment.”
B. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS –
Agreement – Barrel Works Group – New Kitchener Market
1.
Mr. F. Pizzuto presented a revised recommendation this date, to replace that contained in
Community Services Department report CSD-02-039, dated January 23, 2002.
It was resolved:
“That the City enter into, and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute, an agreement
dated January 28, 2002, with Barrel Works Kitchener Ltd. to extend the conditional periods
set out in section 7.(a) and (b) of their Memorandum of Understanding dated December
10, 2001, as follows:
1. to May 1, 2002, the conditions respecting Superbuild – section 7.(a)(iii), acquisition
of lands – section 7.(b)(i) and zoning – section 7.(b)(iii).
2. to March 6, 2002, all other conditions in sections 7.(a) and (b).”
Various Tenders
2.
Dealt with under Delegations.
Tag Day Request – Royal Canadian Sea Cadets #94 WARSPITE
3.
Council was in receipt of correspondence from Mrs. S. Bushfield, Tag Day Co-ordinator,
K-W Navy League Branch, dated January 16, 2002, requesting permission to conduct
Tag Days on March 1and 2, 2002.
It was resolved:
“That Council grant the request of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets #94 WARSPITE for
permission to conduct Tag Days on the evening of March 1 and all day March 2, 2002,
at various malls, grocery stores, liquor stores entrances, as outlined in correspondence
from S. Bushfield, dated January 16, 2002.”
Contract – Compass Group Canada (Beaver) Ltd. – Kitchener Memorial
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Auditorium
Council was in receipt of Community Services Department report CSD-02-038 (K.
Kugler/K. Baulk/F. Pizzuto), dated January 23, 2002, recommending execution of an
agreement for food and beverage provision at the Auditorium. Council was also in
receipt this date of copies of the draft contract dated August 27, 2001.
Mayor C. Zehr questioned the term “in advance” contained in Sections 1(b) and (c) of
the agreement, suggesting the time period be specific. Mr. Pizzuto suggested a time
period of six months prior to expiration of the agreement, and the City Solicitor was
directed to amend the agreement to reflect this.
COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 28, 200264CITY OF KITCHENER
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
B. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS – (CONT’D)
Contract – Compass Group Canada (Beaver) Ltd. – Kitchener Memorial
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Auditorium
It was resolved:
“That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the contract with Compass Group
Canada (Beaver) Ltd. for the provision of food and beverage subject to the satisfaction
of the City Solicitor, and as amended by Council January 28, 2002, to reflect a renewal
negotiation period of six months prior to the expiration of the contract.”
5.Budd Park Expansion Report – Additional Consultant Costs
Council was in receipt of Community Services Department report CSD-02-037 (B.
Trushinski/D. Daly/ F. Pizzuto), dated January 22, 2002, recommending payment
approval.
It was resolved:
“That the City of Kitchener approve the payment of additional costs, in the amount of
$13,708.25., to Totten Sims Hubicki (TSH) for additional services provided in relation to
the Budd Park Expansion Project.”
6.Sale of Tickets – Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation
Council was in receipt this date of Corporate Services Department report CRSP-02-014
(J. Koppeser), dated January 24, 2002, with respect to a request from the Princess
Margaret Hospital Foundation to sell raffle tickets in the City of Kitchener, for a series of
draws staring May 2, 2002.
It was resolved:
“That the City of Kitchener has no objection to the Princess Margaret Hospital
Foundation, 610 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2M9, being granted
permission to sell tickets in the City of Kitchener for a series of draws to be held starting
on May 2, 2002, at several locations in Ontario.”
7.Memorandum of Understanding – Business Enterprise Centre – Regional Access
Program
Council was in receipt this date of Development & Technical Services Department
report DTS-02-027 (K. Smith), dated January 24, 2002, recommending execution of a
Memorandum of Understanding and Addendum with respect to the Business Enterprise
Centre’s involvement in the Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre Regional Access
Program.
It was resolved:
“That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding
and Addendum dated October 1, 2001, for a one year period beginning October 1, 2001
with Industry Canada for the Business Enterprise Centre to serve as a site within the
Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre Regional Access Program on a fee for service
basis.”
SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 18, 2002CITY OF KITCHENER
A special meeting of City Council was held at 4:00 p.m. this date and Chaired by Acting Mayor C. Weylie
with all members present except Mayor C. Zehr.
Notice of this special meeting had been previously given to all members of Council by the City Clerk
pursuant to Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code.
Acting Mayor C. Weylie informed Council that staff have requested two additional items be added to the
in-camera agenda, a matter subject to solicitor-client privilege and a personal matter.
Moved by Councillor B. Vrbanovic
Seconded by Councillor G. Lorentz
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following this special meeting to
consider a personal matter, a labour relations matter and five matters subject to solicitor-client
privilege.”
Carried.
Council was in receipt of Corporate Services Department report CRPS-02-035 (G. Melanson/P.
Houston/D. Mansell/G. Borovilos), dated February 13, 2002, recommending acceptance and agreement
to the terms of the Land Purchase, Easement and Disturbance Damages Agreement from Esther
Gascho, Lawrence Bingeman and Bingemans Inc., for parts of 1380 and 1386 Victoria Street North.
Moved by Councillor J. Smola
Seconded by Councillor J. Ziegler
“That Council accept and agree to the terms of the LAND PURCHASE, EASEMENT AND
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DISTURBANCE DAMAGES AGREEMENT dated February 14, 2002 from Esther Gascho and
Lawrence Bingeman regarding the acceptance of donated lands, the purchase of property, the
acquisition of an easement for storm water management, disturbance damages and fees set
out therein; and,
That Council accept and agree to the terms of the LAND PURCHASE, EASEMENT AND
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Bingemans Inc.
DISTURBANCE DAMAGES AGREEMENT dated February 14, 2002 from
regarding the acceptance of donated lands, the purchase of property, the acquisition of an
easement for storm water management, disturbance damages and fees set out therein; and,
That MTE Consultants Inc.’s retainer with the City be expanded to include works required for
the development of the “Industrial Property”, provided their fees and disbursements are
separately accounted and invoiced between works relating to the road construction and works
relating to the development of the Industrial Property; and further,
That the total estimated cost of $2,600,000 related to the purchase, servicing and carrying
costs of the 28.05 acres of Industrial Property be financed temporarily through internal
borrowing from city reserve funds, to be permanently financed through the proceeds from the
sale of the land.”
Carried.
Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler
Seconded by Councillor J. Smola
“That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce a by-law to confirm all actions and
proceedings of the Council and that the same be taken as read a first, second and third times, be
finally passed and numbered 2002-36 by the Clerk.”
Carried.
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 18, 2002- 89 -CITY OF KITCHENER
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MAYOR CLERK