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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDev & Tech Svcs - 2002-03-04DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES MARCH 4, 2002CITY OF KITCHENER The Development and Technical Services Committee met this date commencing at 7:03 p.m. under Councillor C. Weylie, Chair, with the following members present: Councillors B. Vrbanovic, M. Galloway and G. Lorentz. Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors J. Ziegler and J. Smola entered the meeting after its commencement. Officials Present: Ms. L. MacDonald and Messrs. J. Fielding, B. Stanley, D. Mansell, G. Borovilos, C. Bluhm and L.W. Neil. 1.DTS-02-043-STRUCTURAL REHABILITATION - K-W EXPRESSWAY (HIGHWAY 7 & 86) -MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 450 (NOISE) -REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-043 dated February 20, 2002 dealing with a request received from the Ministry of Transportation on behalf of its contractors for exemption from Municipal Code Chapter 450 (Noise). It was requested that an extension to a previously granted exemption be approved so as to allow for rehabilitation of the Wellington Street structure over the K-W Expressway. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: “That the Ministry of Transportation and its Contractor(s) be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 450 Noise of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code Article 6 Construction Work, during the structural rehabilitation of the K-W Expressway including the Wellington Street underpass, for the period April 1, 2002 to September 30, 2002 between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.” 2.DTS-02-024-BPS-77 SECOND AVENUE -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 01/21/S/BS -LINDA LIEDTKE -FAIRVIEW-GATEWAY WARD The Committee considered a zone change application submitted by Linda Liedtke with respect to the property known municipally as 77 Second Avenue. The purpose of the zone change is to permit a four unit apartment within an existing building as the current zoning does not allow such multiple dwelling. In this regard, the Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-024-BPS dated January 25, 2002 and a proposed by-law dated January 25, 2002 attached to the report. It was pointed out that notice that the Committee would hold a public meeting this date to consider this matter had previously been given. Mr. B. Stanley advised that staff had nothing further to add to the application. However, he did point out that one concern was raised from a neighbouring property owner who was of the view that the proposed zoning was incompatible with the existing zoning and single detached dwellings in the area. He pointed out that while a portion of the neighbourhood was zoned R-4 and developed with single detached dwellings, the surrounding area contained a mixture of residential zones encompassing a full range of housing types. No delegations were registered respecting this matter. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: “That Zone Change Application ZC 01/21/S/BS (Linda Liedtke) requesting a change in zoning from Residential Four Zone (R-4) to Residential Six Zone (R-6), on lands legally described as Part Block B, Registered Plan 254 and municipally known as 77 Second th Avenue, be approved, in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law” dated January 25, 2002 without conditions. DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES MARCH 4, 2002- 46 -CITY OF KITCHENER 2.DTS-02-024-BPS-77 SECOND AVENUE -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 01/21/S/BS -LINDA LIEDTKE -FAIRVIEW-GATEWAY 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.” 3.DTS-02-033-BPS-593 CHARLES STREET EAST -ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 01/19/C/ET -SANDRA LASCELLES -WEST-VICTORIA PARK WARD The Committee was advised that an application has been received from Sandra J. Lascelles to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 593 Charles Street East. The purpose of the zoning change is to amend the current zoning by adding a Special Use Provision that would legalize the existing home business use for Canine and Feline Grooming and allow one parking space for the dwelling to be a minimum of 0 metres from the street line. In this regard, the Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-033-BPS dated January 31, 2002 and a proposed by-law dated January 31, 2002 attached to the report. It was pointed out that notice that the Committee would hold a public meeting this date to consider this matter had previously been given. Mr. B. Stanley summarized the purpose of the application and advised that the business was to operate out of the basement of the property as noted in the staff report. No delegations were registered respecting this matter. On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz - it was resolved: “That Zone Change Application ZC 01/19/C/ET (Sandra J. Lascelles) requesting a change in zoning from Commercial-Residential Two Zone (CR-2) to Commercial Residential Two Zone (CR-2) with a Special Use Provision 306U, on lands legally described as Part 1 Plan of Lot 35, Registered Plan 262, municipally known as 593 Charles Street East, be approved, in the form shown in the “Proposed By-law”, dated January 31, 2002, 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.” 4.DTS-02-040-BPS-39 & 45 CEDAR STREET SOUTH -DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC 02/01/C/GR -KITCHENER HOUSING INC. -WEST-VICTORIA PARK WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-040- BPS dated February 19, 2002 dealing with a demolition control application submitted by Kitchener Housing Inc. with respect to the properties known municipally as 39 & 45 Cedar Street South. It was noted in the report that the applicant proposes to demolish one 3-unit apartment dwelling and one 13-unit lodging house known as 39 & 45 Cedar Street South respectively. The purpose of the demolition is in order to allow for the development of a 42-unit apartment building of affordable housing units. The Committee was advised that staff had nothing further to add to the report. 4.DTS-02-040-BPS-39 & 45 CEDAR STREET SOUTH DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES MARCH 4, 2002- 47 -CITY OF KITCHENER -DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC 02/01/C/GR -KITCHENER HOUSING INC. -WEST-VICTORIA PARK WARD (CONT’D) On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz - it was resolved: “That Demolition Control Application DC 02/01/C/GR (Kitchener Housing Inc.) requesting approval for the demolition of one 3-unit apartment dwelling and one 13-unit lodging house located at 39 and 45 Cedar Street South, respectively, and legally described as Part of Lot 1, Plan 365, Part 1 on Reference Plan 58R-4938, and Part of Lot 1, Plan 365, be approved. It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for the City.” 5.DTS-02-044-WASHBURN DRIVE - HURON BUSINESS PARK -OFFER TO PURCHASE - SITES 140 & 141 -MICHAEL ULMER IN TRUST -SOUTH WARD The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02- 044 dated February 20, 2002 providing details concerning an offer to purchase Sites 140 & 141 consisting of three acres on Washburn Drive in the Huron Business Park. The Committee was advised that staff had nothing further to add to the report. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: “That the conditional Offer to Purchase from Michael Ulmer In Trust be accepted for Parts 7 and 8 on Reference Plan 58R-7426 on Washburn Drive in the Huron Business Park having an area of approximately 3.0 acres at an offering price of $80,000 per acre, for a total purchase price of $240,000; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary documentation required by the City Solicitor.” Councillor J. Ziegler entered the meeting at this point. 6.DTS-02-047-WASHBURN DRIVE - HURON BUSINESS PARK -OFFER TO PURCHASE - SITE 148 -MARK KARLSON IN TRUST -SOUTH WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-047 dated February 25, 2002 dealing with an offer that has been received to purchase Site 148 on Washburn Drive in the Huron Business Park. Mr. G. Borovilos briefly summarized the report and advised that staff had nothing further to add. Councillor M. Galloway noted that in the past there have been problems with certain uses within the business park on sites located near Bleams Road and have affected the residential area on the northerly side of Bleams Road. Mr. Borovilos noted that the purchaser was a company that was currently carrying on business on McIntyre Drive in the business park and advised that staff have had no complaints with respect to their operation which consists of manufacturing high end machinery. 6.DTS-02-047-WASHBURN DRIVE - HURON BUSINESS PARK -OFFER TO PURCHASE - SITE 148 DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES MARCH 4, 2002- 48 -CITY OF KITCHENER -MARK KARLSON IN TRUST -SOUTH WARD (CONT’D) On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz - it was resolved: “That the Offer to Purchase from Mark Karlson In Trust be accepted for Parts 17 and 28 on Reference Plan 58R-7426 having an approximate area of 1.7 acres (.69 hectares) at an offering price of $113,500.00; and further, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary documentation required by the City Solicitor.” 7.DTS-02-042-DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS -CONCERNS REGARDING THE OVER CONCENTRATION OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN INNER CITY AND DOWNTOWN The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02- 042 dated February 18, 2002 dealing with recommendations of the Downtown Advisory Committee with respect to its concerns regarding the over concentration of social services in the Inner City and in the Downtown. It was pointed out in the report that the Committee recommendation resulted from its February 14, 2002 discussion over the number of existing and proposed social agencies providing services in and around the downtown. In particular, reference was made to the Region of Waterloo and other agencies announcing initiatives to increase housing and social services in the Region and the Committee was of the view that policies should be put in place to prevent a geographic imbalance of these uses in the Downtown. Mayor C. Zehr and Councillor J. Smola entered the meeting at this point. Mr. B. Stanley noted that two approaches could be taken to address the concerns. Firstly, he noted that staff were currently looking at the issue of lodging houses and suggested that planning initiatives such as increased enforcement and rezonings could address concerns. Secondly, he noted that new large residential care facilities have been prohibited in the Cedar Hill Neighbourhood and suggested investigation could be undertaken to apply similar restrictions outside the Cedar Hill area that would tie-in with discussions with various agencies at the local and regional level. On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler - it was resolved: “That City staff be directed to deal with the issue of the over concentration of social services in the Inner City and Downtown both immediately, and through a long term planning solution; and further, That City staff be directed to work with the Region of Waterloo to provide possible alternative housing options for other areas of the Region.” 8.ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m. L.W. Neil, AMCT Assistant City Clerk