HomeMy WebLinkAboutDev & Tech Svcs - 2002-06-10DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
JUNE 10, 2002 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Development and Technical Services Committee met this date commencing at 7:20 p.m. under
Councillor C. Weylie, Chair, with the following members present: Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors B.
Vrbanovic, M. Galloway, G. Lorentz, J. Smola and J. Ziegler.
Officials Present: Ms. L. MacDonald and Messrs. J. Fielding, G. Stewart, D. Mansell, J. Willmer, J.
McBride, R. Browning, L. Lynch and L.W. Neil.
DTS-02-111 - BY-LAW CHANGES
"SCHEDULE 8" TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-
111 dated May 17, 2002 proposing changes to the Uniform Traffic By-law in order to list 51
intersections operating with traffic control signals owned by the City but maintained and operated
by the Region of Waterloo.
On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler -
it was resolved:
"That the following intersections be designated as intersections with Traffic Control
Signals under the City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By -Law 2000-159, Schedule '8', Part
VII - Traffic Control Signals:
Belmont Ave.
& Gage Ave.
Huron Rd. & Trillium Dr.
Belmont Ave.
& Glasgow St.
Joseph St. & Water St.
Belmont Ave.
& Queen St.
Joseph St. & Queen St.
Belmont Ave.
& Union St.
Kingsway Dr. & Wilson Ave.
Blockline Rd.
& Kingswood Dr.
King St. & Borden Ave.
Blockline Rd.
& Strasburg Rd.
King St. & Cedar St.
Cameron St.
& East Ave.
King St. & Ontario St.
Driftwood Dr.
& Westheights Dr.
King St. & Pine St.
Duke St.
& Ontario St.
Duke St.
& Queen St.
Duke St.
& Scott St.
Duke St.
& Water St.
Duke St. & Young St.
East Ave. & Krug St.
King St. & Queen St.
King St. & Stirling St.
King St. & Water St.
Margaret Ave. & Wellington St.
Mill St. & Stirling Ave.
Moore Ave. & Wellington St.
Franklin St. & Franklin Public School Park St. & Dominion St
Franklin St. & King St.
Park St. & Glasgow St.
Franklin St. & Kingsway Dr.
Park St. & Union St.
Frederick St. & River Rd.
Queen St. & Elmridge/Fire Station
Gaukel St. & King St.
River Rd. & Holborn Dr.
Glasgow St. & Westmount Public School River Rd. & Kinzie Ave.
Guelph St. & Margaret Ave.
Highland Rd. & Spadina Rd.
Highland Rd. & Stirling Ave.
Homer Watson Blvd. & Hoffman St.
Homer Watson Blvd. & Stirling Ave.
Huron Rd. & Battler Rd.
River Rd. & Krug St.
River Rd. & Lorraine Ave.
River Rd. & Old Chicopee Dr.
Strange St. & St. Johns School
Traynor Ave. & Wilson Ave.
And further, that the Uniform Traffic By -Law be amended accordingly."
DTS-02-112 - UNIVERSITY AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO CONTRACT
REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
450
(NOISE)
- WEST -VICTORIA PARK WARD
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-
112 dated May 24, 2002 dealing with a request from the Region of Waterloo for a noise by-law
exemption in connection with construction activities related to the installation of a new watermain
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on University Avenue.
2. DTS-02-112 - UNIVERSITY AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
- REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO CONTRACT
- REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
450
(NOISE)
- WEST -VICTORIA PARK WARD (CONT'D)
On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler -
it was resolved:
"That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo 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 water service and roadway improvements on University Avenue
between Fischer -Hallman Road and Resurrection Drive during the period from
approximately July 2, 2002 to mid September, 2002."
3. DTS-02-113 - GATEWOOD ROAD
- SCHOOL TRAFFIC SAFETY RE: ST. FRANCIS SEPARATE SCHOOL
- FOREST-ROCKWAY WARD
The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-
02-113 dated May 24, 2002 advising that it was now appropriate to install a school bus loading
zone for four school buses on Gatewood Road in front of St. Francis Separate School.
On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler -
it was resolved:
"That a School Bus Loading Zone for four full size busses be established on the west
side of Gatewood Road from a point 120 metres north of Westmount Road to a point 52
metres north thereof; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly.
4. DTS-02-114 - STIRLING AVENUE
- CAMERON HEIGHTS COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE RE: EXTENSION OF
SCHOOL BUS LOADING ZONE
- WEST -VICTORIA PARK WARD
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-
114 dated May 24, 2002 dealing with a request from the Waterloo District School Board to
extend a school bus loading zone on Stirling Avenue south of Charles Street at Cameron Heights
Collegiate Institute.
On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler -
it was resolved:
"That the school bus loading zone on the west side of Stirling Avenue that is from a point
197 m south of Charles Street to a point 261 m south thereof be extended 26 metres
southward to accommodate two additional school busses; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly."
5. DTS-02-118 - PATRICIA AVENUE & SPADINA ROAD
- INTERSECTION CONTROL
- WEST -VICTORIA PARK WARD
The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department Report DTS-
02-118 dated May 13, 2002 prepared in response to a request received from the residents of
Patricia Avenue to review the current traffic control conditions at the intersection of Patricia
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Avenue and Spadina Road.
5. DTS-02-118 - PATRICIA AVENUE & SPADINA ROAD
- INTERSECTION CONTROL
- WEST -VICTORIA PARK WARD (CONT'D)
On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler -
it was resolved:
"That an all -way stop control be installed at the intersection of Patricia Avenue & Spadina
Road; and further,
That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly."
6. DTS-02-121 - WABANAKI DRIVE EXTENSION
- CITY OF KITCHENER CONTRACT
- REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
450
(NOISE)
- FAIRVIEW-GATEWAY WARD
The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-
02-121 dated May 24, 2002 prepared in response to a request from Conestoga Rovers and
Associates, consultants for the City of Kitchener, requesting a noise by-law exemption to allow
construction activities related to stage 1 of the Wabanaki Drive extension.
On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler -
it was resolved:
"That the Corporation of the City of Kitchener 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 stage 1 of the Wabanaki Drive extension from Goodrich Drive
to Fairway Road from 7:00 p.m. Friday to 7:00 a.m. Monday for a one weekend period in
June or July 2002."
7. CRPS-02-122 - ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE RESPONSE TO FEDERATION OF
CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES (FCM) MODEL RESOLUTION
- RATIFICATION OF KYOTO PROTOCOL
The Committee considered Corporate Services Department report CRPS-02-122 dated May 16,
2002 requesting endorsement of the Environmental Committee's response to the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities (FCM) model resolution pertaining to ratification of the Kyoto Protocol.
The Environmental Committee's May 9, 2002 minutes together with background material was
attached to the staff report.
On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler -
it was resolved:
"WHEREAS climate change causes drought, permafrost melting, sea -level rise and
floods that damage municipal infrastructure, displace citizens and create a financial
burden for municipal governments; and,
WHEREAS economic activity in rural and northern communities relying on fisheries,
tourism, forestry and agriculture is disrupted by climate change; and,
WHEREAS investments in building retrofits, community energy systems, water
conservation, renewable energy technologies, waste reduction, landfill gas capture, fleet
management and public transit reduce municipal operating costs, help maintain
community services and protect public health while cutting greenhouse gas emissions
contributing to climate change; and,
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WHEREAS forestry and agriculture sectors can expand business opportunities by
increasing the capacity of trees and soils to absorb carbon dioxide by developing
renewable fuels like ethanol; and,
7. CRPS-02-122 - ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE RESPONSE TO FEDERATION OF
CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES (FCM) MODEL RESOLUTION
- RATIFICATION OF KYOTO PROTOCOL (CONT'D)
WHEREAS fossil fuel producers are increasing investments in renewable energy and
alternative fossil fuel technologies that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide going into the
air; and,
WHEREAS 78% of Canadians (according to poll results from Decima Research Inc.,
March 2002) want the Kyoto Protocol ratified;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Kitchener endorses ratification of the Kyoto
Protocol; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be communicated to our Members
of Parliament, Provincial Environment and Energy Minister, Federal and Provincial
Opposition Leaders, community media and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities."
8. DTS-02-116-BPS - 78 FRANCIS STREET NORTH
- MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 02/06/TC/DR
- CITY INITIATED - A. BOGAD, OWNER
- BRIDGEPORT -CENTRE WARD
The Committee was advised that a City initiated application has been processed to amend the
Municipal Plan on behalf of A. Bogad, owner of lands known municipally as 78 Francis Street
North. The purpose of the Municipal Plan Amendment is to renumber Special Policy Area #34 to
Special Policy Area #35 so as to provide for a technical/housekeeping amendment revising the
number assigned to the Special Policy area within Municipal Plan Amendment 39 which was
approved by the Region on March 19, 2002. In this regard, the Committee considered
Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-116-BPS dated May 7, 2002 to
which was attached the document to amend the Municipal Plan.
It was pointed out that notice that the Committee would hold a public meeting this date to
consider this matter had previously been given.
Councillor C. Weylie, Chair, read the following statement:
'This is a Public Meeting under 'The Planning Act, 1996' to consider Municipal Plan
Amendment Application 02106ITC/DR
Section 17 (45) of the Planning Act allows the Ontario Municipal Board to dismiss all or part of
an appeal without holding a hearing if the appellant did not make oral submissions at a public
meeting or did not make written submissions to the council before the plan was adopted and, in
the opinion of the Board, the appellant does not provide a reasonable explanation for having
failed to make a submission.
In order to ensure the record includes all the names of those individuals who are making verbal
submissions today for this Municipal Plan Amendment, please ensure that you clearly identify
yourself before you begin your submissions and the Clerk will record your name for the record. If
your name does not appear on the record, you may jeopardize any further involvement you wish
to have in these matters.
Any recommendation made by the Development & Technical Services Committee on these
matters today will be considered by City Council on June 17, 2002. If City Council adopts the
amendments, they will proceed to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo who has the final
approval authority for Municipal Plan Amendments. They are also the body to whom appeals are
sent.
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Further information on these procedures is available from the City's Development and Technical
Services Department or the Region's Department of Planning and Culture.'
8. DTS-02-116-BPS - 78 FRANCIS STREET NORTH
- MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 02/06/TC/DR
- CITY INITIATED - A. BOGAD, OWNER
- BRIDGEPORT -CENTRE WARD (CONT'D)
Mr. J. Willmer advised that staff had nothing further to add to the recommendation contained in
the report.
No delegations were registered respecting this matter.
On motion by Mayor C. Zehr -
it was resolved:
"That Municipal Plan Amendment Application MP 02/06/TC/DR (78 Francis Street - City
Initiated -A. Bogad), be approved, being an amendment to:
a) Renumber Special Policy Area 34 to Special Policy Area 35 in Part 3, Section 12.
b) Amend Map 8 to renumber Special Policy Area 34 to Special Policy Area 35 as
shown on Schedule A attached.
It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning for
the City."
9. DTS-02-030-BPS - MCINTYRE DRIVE, SITE 132 HURON BUSINESS PARK
(LAND BETWEEN BLEAMS ROAD & MCINTYRE DRIVE)
- MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 01/06/H/SV
- ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 01/23/H/SV
- CITY INITIATED - J. STECKLE HERITAGE HOMESTEAD
- SOUTH WARD
The Committee was advised that City initiated applications have been processed to amend the
Municipal Plan and change the zoning of lands fronting on McIntyre Drive known municipally as
Site 132 in the Huron Business Park which is adjacent to the J. Steckle Heritage Homestead
located at 811 Bleams Road. It was noted in the report that the applications have been
undertaken as a result of the City agreeing to a request to donate Site 132 to the J. Steckle
Heritage Homestead for the purpose of expanding their educational programs. In this regard, the
Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-030-
BPS dated May 21, 2002 and a proposed by-law dated May 15, 2002 attached to the report. Also
attached to the report was the document to amend the Municipal Plan.
It was pointed out that notice that the Committee would hold a public meeting this date to
consider this matter had previously been given.
The Committee concurred with a request received from Legal staff that any decision made this
date with respect to this matter be considered at the July 2, 2002 Council meeting.
Councillor C. Weylie, Chair, read the following statement:
'This is a Public Meeting under 'The Planning Act, 1996' to consider Municipal Plan
Amendment Application 011061H/SV
Section 17 (45) of the Planning Act allows the Ontario Municipal Board to dismiss all or part of
an appeal without holding a hearing if the appellant did not make oral submissions at a public
meeting or did not make written submissions to the council before the plan was adopted and, in
the opinion of the Board, the appellant does not provide a reasonable explanation for having
failed to make a submission.
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In order to ensure the record includes all the names of those individuals who are making verbal
submissions today for this Municipal Plan Amendment, please ensure that you clearly identify
yourself before you begin your submissions and the Clerk will record your name for the record.
9. DTS-02-030-BPS - MCINTYRE DRIVE, SITE 132 HURON BUSINESS PARK
(LAND BETWEEN BLEAMS ROAD & MCINTYRE DRIVE)
- MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 01/06/H/SV
- ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 01/23/H/SV
- CITY INITIATED - J. STECKLE HERITAGE HOMESTEAD
- SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
If your name does not appear on the record, you may jeopardize any further involvement you
wish to have in these matters.
Any recommendation made by the Development & Technical Services Committee on these
matters today will be considered by City Council on July 2, 2002. If City Council adopts the
amendments, they will proceed to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo who has the final
approval authority for Municipal Plan Amendments. They are also the body to whom appeals are
sent.
Further information on these procedures is available from the City's Development and Technical
Services Department or the Region's Department of Planning and Culture.'
Mr. J. Willmer briefly explained the purpose of the applications and advised that staff had
nothing further to add to the recommendations contained in the report.
No delegations were registered respecting this matter.
On motion by Councillor M. Galloway -
it was resolved:
"A. That Municipal Plan Amendment Application MP 01/06/H/SV (Site 132, McIntyre
Drive, Huron Business Park - City Initiated), be approved, being an amendment to:
i) revise Map 5, "General Industrial" to "Major Institutional", as shown on the
attached Schedule "A";
ii) revise Map 8, "Special Policy Areas to incorporate the subject lands into
Special Policy Area #9", as shown on the attached Schedule "B".
iii) revise Part 3, Section 12 "Special Policies" by deleting "Steckle Heritage
Homestead" policy 12.9 in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
"The City, on lands known legally as Part of Lot 13, Registrar's Compiled
Plan 1471, recognizes the historical, cultural and architectural value of the
Steckle Heritage Homestead and permits the retention of the agricultural
use. In keeping with the heritage designation and the purpose of
preservation of the Steckle Heritage Homestead, the City will permit those
uses found in the Major Institutional category in addition to uses which
support the agricultural heritage exhibition such as agriculture, horticulture,
market gardening, craftsman shop, studio, exhibition and display facilities,
and two single detached dwellings.
The City, on lands known legally as Part Lot 12, Registrar's Compiled Plan
1471, in keeping with the mandate of the J. Steckle Heritage Homestead
operations, will permit those uses found in the Major Institutional category
except those uses that are incompatible with adjacent industry. In addition,
the following uses, which support the agricultural heritage exhibition, may
also be permitted such as agriculture, horticulture, market gardening,
craftsman shop, studio, exhibition and display facilities, and a parking lot
accessory to Part of Lot 13 in Registrar's Complied Plan 1471."
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It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper
planning for the City.
9. DTS-02-030-BPS - MCINTYRE DRIVE, SITE 132 HURON BUSINESS PARK
(LAND BETWEEN BLEAMS ROAD & MCINTYRE DRIVE)
- MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION MP 01/06/H/SV
- ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 01/23/H/SV
- CITY INITIATED - J. STECKLE HERITAGE HOMESTEAD
- SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
B. That Zone Change Application ZC 01/23/H/SV (Site 132, McIntyre Drive, Huron
Business Park - City Initiated) proposing a change in zoning from Restricted
Business Park Zone (B-2) with Special Regulation 34R and Hazard Land Zone (P-
3) with Special Use Provision 285U to Major Institutional Zone (1-3) with Special
Use Provision 312U and Hazard Land Zone (P-3) with Revised Special Use
Provision 285U on the lands described as Part of Lot 12, Registrar's Compiled
1471, in the City of Kitchener, shown on the attached Map No. 1, be approved in
the form shown in the proposed by-law dated May 15`h, 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 a recommended Amendment (Site
132, McIntyre Drive, Huron Business Park - City Initiated) to the City's Municipal
Plan.
C. That Council acknowledges that Site 132 in the Huron Business Park will not be
developed with a berm flanking Bleams Road."
As previously agreed, the above resolution will be placed before City Council for ratification at its
July 2, 2002 meeting.
10. DTS-02-110-BPS - 170 KRAFT AVENUE
- ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 02/08/K/KG
- FIRTH INVESTMENTS INC.
- CHICOPEE-GRAND RIVER WARD
The Committee was advised that an application has been received from Firth Investments Inc. to
rezone the property known municipally as 170 Kraft Avenue. The rezoning would permit the
owner to convert an existing storage space within a four unit multiple dwelling into two additional
dwelling units. In this regard, the Committee considered Development and Technical Services
Department report DTS-02-110-BPS dated May 3, 2002 and a proposed by-law dated May 3,
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. J. Willmer summarized the purpose of the application, commented on some of the
neighbourhood issues that had been raised and advised that staff had nothing further to add to
the recommendations contained in the report.
Mr. Joe Firth was registered as a delegation and indicated his support of the staff
recommendation without making a presentation.
No other delegations were registered respecting this matter.
On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
"That Zone Change Application ZC 02/08/K/KG (170 Kraft Avenue - Firth Investments
Inc) requesting a change in zoning from Residential Four Zone (R-4) to Residential Four
Zone (R-4) with Special Use Provision 315U, on lands legally described as Plan 1074 Lot
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31, Part of Lots 30, 32 and 33, Registered Plan 58R-10963 Parts 3, 4, 5, municipally
known as 170 Kraft Avenue be approved, in the form shown in the "Proposed By-law",
dated May 3, 2002, without conditions.
10. DTS-02-110-BPS - 170 KRAFT AVENUE
- ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 02/08/K/KG
- FIRTH INVESTMENTS INC.
- 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."
11. PRESENTATION - REGION OF WATERLOO
- IRA NEEDLES BOULEVARD ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
DTS-02-129 - PENELOPE DRIVE CONNECTION TO IRA NEEDLES BOULEVARD
Messrs. Dave Durant and Graham Vincent, Region of Waterloo and Dave Hallman, Stantec
Consulting, attended in respect to the Ira Needles Boulevard Environmental Review which has
been concluded by the Region and was now being presented to the Cities of Kitchener and
Waterloo. Mr. Durant provided an overhead powerpoint presentation illustrating the route of
future Ira Needles Boulevard and background with respect to its development. He noted that a
public consultation centre had been held in January 2002 and that the environmental report was
now completed. Mr. Durant indicated that most property required for the right-of-way in
Kitchener was acquired through plans of subdivision. He specifically referenced planned
intersections, various segments of the road, the location for noise walls, a sidewalk between
Penelope Drive and Highview Drive, as well as a signalized intersection at Highview Drive, and
referenced lands required through the hydro corridor at Highland Road. He then dealt with the
segment of Ira Needles Boulevard between Highland Road and University Avenue noting that
property needed to be acquired and that there were no environmentally significant areas within
the route. Mr. Durant also advised that an application has been made for a grade separation
crossing at the CNR mainline to the north of Highland Road. In summary, he pointed out that Ira
Needles Boulevard was needed to support west side growth in both Kitchener and Waterloo and
initially would be constructed with two lanes with provision for bicycle lanes sometime in the
period of 2004-2007 or alternatively sooner, if superbuild funding was approved.
The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-
02-129 dated May 24, 2002 dealing with the Penelope Drive connection to Ira Needles Boulevard
prepared in response to a request received at an open house held January 24, 2002, in respect
to the Ira Needles Boulevard Environmental Review, to consider permanent closure of Penelope
Drive at the future intersection with Ira Needles Boulevard.
Mr. Marty Smith attended representing property owners of Penelope Drive from Cora Drive to the
proposed intersection of Ira Needles Boulevard / Penelope Drive stating that they were most
negatively impacted by the connection of Penelope Drive to Ira Needles Boulevard. He indicated
that they have accepted the reality that the road connection will be made but wished to express
concerns over its impacts. These impacts relate to safety of children, traffic speeds / volumes
and the additional traffic from an 80 unit townhouse development that would utilize Penelope
Drive to reach Ira Needles Boulevard. He recommended an all way stop be installed at the
intersection of Cora / Penelope Drive, implementation of a 40 k speed limit on Penelope Drive
and that the 80 unit townhouse development receive its own connection to Ira Needles Boulevard
to eliminate the need for townhouse traffic to utilize Penelope Drive to reach Ira Needles
Boulevard. Councillor G. Lorentz commented on the suggestions and indicated that the Region
could be asked to consider the requested connection.
Fire Chief R. Browning advised that fire personnel had conducted an emergency test run to the
area utilizing Highland / Trussler / Cora / Penelope and found that with Ira Needles Boulevard in
place a very significant fire / medical response time saving would be achieved.
Mr. Radu Muresam attended to support the construction of Ira Needles Boulevard as originally
planned. He acknowledged the safety concerns that had been expressed by Mr. Martin and
suggested that the size of the neighbourhood park be increased to accommodate childrens
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active play and agreed other issues raised should be investigated.
Mr. Patrick Erb attended and commented that he and Mr. Muresan each own property most
affected by the Penelope Drive connection to Ira Needles Boulevard and stated that the reasons
11. PRESENTATION - REGION OF WATERLOO
- IRA NEEDLES BOULEVARD ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
DTS-02-129 - PENELOPE DRIVE CONNECTION TO IRA NEEDLES BOULEVARD
as summarized in favour of the connections were legitimate. He noted that upon inquiry three
years ago, the City did confirm a connection would take place.
Mr. Gerald Murphy advised that when he purchased his home three years ago, he had been told
by his real estate agent a residential road was to be located at the end of Penelope Drive. For
the record, he advised that he had not received a copy of the Environmental Assessment from
the Region of Waterloo. He commented on the fact that only 35% of residents had responded to
a survey, that most property owners did not know what was going on and suggested a more
intense effort should be made to inform them. Mr. Murphy stated that his biggest concern was
for the safety of children living on Penelope Drive and that he was totally opposed to future plans
for Ira Needles Boulevard to be four lanes.
In terms of informing the residents, Mr. Dave Hallman advised that 200 people had turned out as
a result of notices being sent respecting the January 2002 public information meeting.
Councillor G. Lorentz advised Mr. Murphy that he had asked that a neighbourhood survey be
undertaken as an information gathering exercise prior to any decision making on his part.
Further, he pointed out that Ira Needles Boulevard was a regional road and that four regional
councillors who represent the City of Kitchener were aware of the meeting this date but did not
attend. Lastly, he commented that he has tried to provide as much information as possible
throughout the process to inform residents in regard to this matter.
Ms. Mary Sanders attended to comment on the problems of traffic volume and speed that
presently exist on Cora Drive but noted that as a result of the development of Ira Needles
Boulevard that problem would shift to Penelope Drive. She also favoured a direct connection of
the townhouse development to Ira Needles Boulevard so as to reduce traffic impact on Penelope
Drive.
Mr. D. Durant indicated that regional staff would be willing to investigate a connection of Ira
Needles Boulevard to the 80 unit townhouse development. Further, he pointed out that any
questions in respect to Ira Needles Boulevard should be directed to him for response and that a
mailing was going out in respect to a committee meeting to be held June 18`h pertaining to
development of Ira Needles Boulevard. Mr. G. Vincent commented on the longstanding plans for
the connection of Penelope Drive to Ira Needles Boulevard and pointed out that the noise walls
that are presently in place visually illustrate the location of the connection. Mr. Durant
commented that staff were now into a public process which would update previous information
with respect to Ira Needles Boulevard. In this regard, he noted presentations that would be
made on June 18`h to the Regional Planning and Works Committee and on June 24`h to the City
of Waterloo.
Councillor G. Lorentz acknowledged that Waldau Woods Park was in need of clean up and
advised that Mr. F. Pizzuto would be consulted in this regard.
The recommendations in the staff report were then considered along with suggested revisions
dealing with an all way stop control, parking restrictions and requesting an additional access
connection to Ira Needles Boulevard for the 80 unit townhouse development.
On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz -
it was resolved:
"That Penelope Drive connect to Ira Needles Boulevard as originally planned; and,
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That staff prepare a report on the feasibility of installing an all way stop at the intersection
of Cora Drive at Penelope Drive; and,
11. PRESENTATION - REGION OF WATERLOO
- IRA NEEDLES BOULEVARD ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
DTS-02-129 - PENELOPE DRIVE CONNECTION TO IRA NEEDLES BOULEVARD
That staff monitor traffic volumes and speeds on Penelope Drive after the completion of
Ira Needles Boulevard, as well as consider parking restrictions on Penelope Drive
adjacent to Waldau Woods Park after completion of Ira Needles Boulevard; and further,
That the Region of Waterloo be requested to consider creating an additional access
connection to Ira Needles Boulevard that would serve the 80 unit townhouse development
addressed as 76 Penelope Drive."
12. DTS-02-097 - MEDIC -LINE MONITORING AT KITCHENER FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-
097 dated May 9, 2002 which discusses medic -line monitoring by Kitchener Fire Services. The
staff report explains that as a result of a change by Bell Canada to upgrade its technology the
technical ability no longer existed to duplicate the med-line function that allowed for simultaneous
transfer of medical emergency calls to both the Cambridge Ambulance Communications Centre
and the Kitchener Fire Department dispatch. Accordingly, the report identifies a need to
investigate solutions or alternatives to provide the same or similar service as was in place prior to
the technological change implemented by Bell Canada.
A brief discussion took place and concern was expressed that the implications of the changed
technology had not been conveyed to the City.
On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
"That the Fire Chief be directed to meet with Bell Canada representative(s) and with Gerry
Thompson, C.A.O. of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, to investigate solutions
and/or alternatives relative to medic -line monitoring feature; and further,
That the Fire Chief report findings back to the Development & Technical Services
Committee."
13. DTS-02-127-BPS - 40, 63, 64, 65, 66 & 67 SPADINA ROAD WEST
- 880, 886, 892, 898 & 904 QUEEN'S BOULEVARD
- DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC 02/06/S/GR
- ST. JOSEPH HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL)
- FOREST-ROCKWAY WARD
The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-
02-127-BPS dated May 29, 2002 dealing with a demolition control application submitted by St.
Joseph Health Care System on behalf of St. Mary's Hospital. The applicant proposes to
demolish 11 houses municipally known as 40, 63, 64, 65, 66 & 67 Spadina Road West, and
880, 886, 892, 898 & 904 Queen's Boulevard which are located adjacent to the north and south
parking areas owned by the hospital that front on Queen's Boulevard and Spadina Road West.
The demolition of these dwellings is proposed to facilitate the redevelopment of the north and
south parking lots in order to provide additional parking spaces to service the expansion taking
place at St. Mary's Hospital.
Mr. J. Willmer provided a brief explanation of the purpose of the application as well as remarking
on discussions that have taken place on the matter of transit demand management strategies to
deal with a portion of future parking demand. He advised that Ms. Moira Taylor and Mr. Al
Hayes were in attendance on behalf of the hospital.
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In response to Mayor C. Zehr, Ms. Taylor advised the hospital considers the parking structure
not to be appropriate within the residential area but that they will be monitoring parking demands
very closely. Further discussion took place and it was suggested that traffic calming could be
13. DTS-02-127-BPS - 40, 63, 64, 65, 66 & 67 SPADINA ROAD WEST
- 880, 886, 892, 898 & 904 QUEEN'S BOULEVARD
- DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC 02/06/S/GR
- ST. JOSEPH HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL)
- FOREST-ROCKWAY WARD (CONT'D)
considered as part of any traffic study dealing with the impacts of the enlarged surface parking
facility. Councillor Lorentz noted that he had previously suggested implementation of a pass
system to allow residents near to the hospital to be able to park in front of their own homes and
suggested that staff work with residents to resolve neighbourhood parking issues.
On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz -
it was resolved:
"A. That Demolition Control Application DC 02/06/S/SV - St. Joseph Health Care
System (St. Mary's Hospital) requesting to demolish the residential dwellings at 40,
63, 64, 65, 66, and 67 Spadina Road West and at 880, 886, 892, 898 and 904
Queen's Boulevard, be approved.
It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper
planning for the City.
B. That St. Mary's General Hospital be encouraged to use Transit Demand
Management Strategies to effectively manage the anticipated future demand for
parking."
Other members of Council indicated support for a system that would allow area residents
exemption from the parking restrictions in front of their homes.
On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
"That staff prepare a report to implement a Parking Permit Policy (suggested as 2 permits
per residence) for residents living in the vacinity of the City's three (3) hospitals."
14. DTS-02-141-BPS - RESPONSE TO LETTER RECEIVED FROM JORDON & BRIAN
HOFSTETTER
Mayor C. Zehr disclosed a pecuniary interest and abstained from all discussion as he owned
property within the circulation area of the Hofstetter zone change application.
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-
141-BPS dated June 7, 2002 commenting on a letter dated May 23, 2002 received from Jordon
and Brian Hofstetter which they had written in response to the preliminary circulation of zone
change application ZC 02/11/H/KG for 572 Hidden Valley Road. It was noted in the report that
the Hofstetter's raised two issues of concern being: that consistent and fair decisions be made
with regard to zone changes for 137-139 Hofstetter Avenue and 572 Hidden Valley Road as both
properties lie within Grand River Conservation Authority regulated areas and that one by-law
should be passed to remove the holding provision (11 h) from all Hidden Valley Drive properties
rather than lifting the (11 h) from one property at a time.
Mr. J. Willmer commented on the two major concerns raised by the Hofstetter's and indicated
that staff would be responding to both at the Committee's next meeting. In regard to the holding
provision, he advised that staff were in agreement that it could be removed in Hidden Valley. On
the second issue as to how GRCA regulations have been applied, he acknowledged that hazard
land zoning was applied in different ways and staff would now act to correct it. Comment was
also made with respect to the issue of slope stability where properties abut the Grand River.
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14. DTS-02-141-BPS - RESPONSE TO LETTER RECEIVED FROM JORDON & BRIAN
HOFSTETTER 1CONT'Dl
On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
"That Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-141-BPS and the
location map attached to the report responding to concerns expressed in a letter dated
May 23, 2002 from Jordon and Brian Hofstetter be utilized as the basis to facilitate
discussion regarding fair and consistent decisions for future planning applications on
Hofstetter Avenue and Hidden Valley Road."
Mayor C. Zehr previously disclosed a pecuniary interest and abstained from all discussion and
voting as he owned property within the circulation area of the Hofstetter zone change application.
16. DTS-02-136-BPS - DRAFT GRAND RIVER CONSERVATION AUTHORITY `WETLANDS
POLICY': COMMENTS OF KITCHENER ENVIRONMENTAL
The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-
02-136-BPS dated June 5, 2002 dealing with a previous report DTS-02-103-BPS, the minutes of
the May 9, 2002 Environmental Committee meeting and the draft GRCA 'Wetlands Policy'
discussion paper.
It was noted in the report that the Environmental Committee did have concerns regarding the
adequacy of the 30 metre distance in either buffering a wetland feature or alternatively in
triggering the need for an environmental impact study when development is proposed on
adjacent lands. The Committee ultimately was divided on whether the distance should be
increased from 30 metres to 45 metres.
Mr. J. Willmer advised that there would be additional opportunity for the City to provide final
comment to the GRCA after preparation of revisions to the draft policy. Councillor B. Vrbanovic
spoke to the issue of the 30 or 45 metre buffer and commented that it was creating contention
within the development community.
On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
"That Development and Technical Services Department reports DTS-02-103-BPS and
DTS-02-136-BPS be endorsed as the City of Kitchener's comment to the Grand River
Conservation Authority (GRCA) respecting its Draft Wetlands Policy dated 2002 March
19; and further,
That staff continue to participate in discussions in respect of this policy with the GRCA."
16. DISCUSSION OF THE RECOMMENDED CLOSURE OF ST. JOSEPH AND ST. FRANCIS
SEPARATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Mayor C. Zehr advised that he had requested the recommendation of the Accommodation
Review Committee of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board to close St. Joseph and St.
Francis schools be discussed this date. He noted that a meeting of the school board was being
held on Tuesday, June 11`h to receive delegations concerning this recommendation and that the
recommendation was scheduled to be voted on at the June 24`h board meeting. Mayor Zehr
indicated that he would be proposing a motion with respect to the recommended closures
Mr. Greg deGroot-Maggetti and Ms. Sally Gunz attended to comment on the school closure
recommendations. Mr. deGroot-Maggetti indicated that he was Chair of the school council of St.
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Joseph and spoke of the stabilizing influence and vital asset that the school was to the Cedar Hill
neighbourhood community. He referred to the Provincial Review Task Force that would be
considering school funding issues and asked that the City request the school board postpone
16. DISCUSSION OF THE RECOMMENDED CLOSURE OF ST. JOSEPH AND ST. FRANCIS
SEPARATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (CONT'D)
any decision until task force recommendations are approved by the Province relating to the
school funding formula and any revision to it. Ms. S. Gunz commented on the impact of the
closure which would leave a vast area of the City's core without a separate school. Further, she
noted that St. Joseph's school was a school with stable enrollment.
The Committee discussed the issue and the intent of the proposed motion by Mayor C. Zehr.
Comments were made with respect to the provincial funding formula as the only means for the
board to open a new school in growth areas and its impact which pits neighbourhood
communities against each other. It was also suggested that a strong message should be
conveyed to the Province of Ontario that fully communicates the negative impact of their school
funding formulas within communities of the City. It was asked if staff could report on a potential
use of vacated school sites and Mr. J. Willmer advised that staff could report on the current
municipal plan designation and zoning use in respect to existing school sites.
Mayor C. Zehr then proposed a motion containing elements of the discussion this date.
On motion by Mayor C. Zehr -
it was resolved:
"WHEREAS the Waterloo Catholic District School Board Accommodation Review
Committee has recommended the closure of St. Joseph School, the last catholic school in
the Downtown and St. Francis School; and,
WHEREAS the City of Kitchener continues to invest significant funds to rejuvenate the
Downtown; and,
WHEREAS the closure of St. Joseph School would be counterproductive to the efforts of
the City of Kitchener; and,
WHEREAS there are signs that indicate a strong and renewed interest by citizens to live
in and around the Downtown; and,
WHEREAS the suburban areas of the City are equally concerned with the detrimental
effect on community wellbeing caused by school closures; and,
WHEREAS schools are vitally important to the health of communities whether in the
Downtown or in the suburbs;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener expresses its strong concern
that St. Joseph and St. Francis Schools are being recommended for closure; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Waterloo Catholic District School Board be urged
to consider postponement of any closure decision pending the Board's analysis of the
results of a review of school funding formulas being undertaken by the Province of
Ontario."
Councillor B. Vrbanovic suggested that the municipality consider making a presentation to the
Province on the problems the school funding formula is creating and requested that Mr. J.
Fielding take this matter under advisement.
17. DTS-02-138-BPS - REGIONAL/MUNICIPAL PESTICIDE REDUCTION STRATEGY
UPDATE
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-
138-BPS dated June 6, 2002 which was prepared for information purposes to provide an update
on the Regional / Municipal Pesticide Reduction Strategy. Attached to the staff report was the
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Regional Municipality of Waterloo's Community Health and Corporate Resources Departments
reports CH -02-046 and CR -RS -02-030. It was noted in the Regional report that the Community
Health Department recommends continuing to work with the Municipal Pesticide Working Group
17. DTS-02-138-BPS - REGIONAL/MUNICIPAL PESTICIDE REDUCTION STRATEGY
UPDATE
(CONT'D)
in developing a coordinated region wide education campaign to reduce the non essential use of
pesticides in Waterloo Region. It was also noted in the Regional report that its purpose was to
update on activities that have taken place within the municipal sector regarding the terms of
reference that were developed in January 2002 and discussed at the area municipal level. The
report also provides information on activities that were undertaken by other municipalities and
selected provincial and national organizations, a legal opinion on a creation of a by-law to restrict
pesticide use and background information on recent research on the health effects of pesticide
use.
Mr. J. Willmer advised that he had nothing further to add and staff had prepared the DTS report
for information purposes only.
Mayor C. Zehr distributed a summary of recommendations that the Regional Community
Services Committee would be making to Regional Council. He indicated that he agreed with the
recommendation that the Community Health Department continue to work with the Municipal
Pesticide Working Group but suggested that the discussions and recommendations that took
place after the first recommendation were beyond the terms of reference originally agreed to with
respect to the Municipal Pesticide Working Group. Further discussion followed and Councillor
B. Vrbanovic commented that at the present time the pesticide matter was a municipal issue and
that the Region's role was to facilitate meetings of representatives of the various municipalities
within the working group. Further, he suggested that any recommendations should have been
referred to the participating municipalities; however, he agreed that the working group should
continue.
On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
"That support for Kitchener Council's March 18, 2002 resolution respecting the Terms of
Reference of the Municipal Pesticides Working Group, as well as having City staff
participate in the Working Group, be re -affirmed."
18. CRPS-02-142 - AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL POLICY 1-650
- DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS FOR A PUBLIC WORK
The Committee considered Corporate Services Department report CRPS-02-142 dated June 6,
2002 which proposes an amendment to existing Council Policy Resolution 1-650 - Demolition of
Buildings for a Public Work. The existing policy as well as the proposed revised policy was
attached to the report for the Committee's consideration.
On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler -
it was resolved:
"That the 'Amended' Council Policy Resolution 1-650 (Demolition of Buildings for a Public
Work) attached to Corporate Services Department report CRPS-02-142, be approved."
19. PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION RE: NOTIFICATION POLICY FOR NEW GROUP HOMES
Councillor J. Ziegler requested the Committee have a preliminary discussion pertaining to the
development of a notification policy for new group homes that would require adjacent residents
be notified of a group home moving into a neighbourhood well in advance of the event taking
place. Accordingly, he requested that staff prepare a report that would provide for such
information sharing with neighbours. Councillor J. Smola commented that it was his recollection
that a similar direction was given to staff in August 2001. Mr. J. Willmer advised that staff would
prepare a report for consideration by the Development and Technical Services Committee at its
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next meeting.
19. PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION RE: NOTIFICATION POLICY FOR NEW GROUP HOMES
(CONT'D)
On motion by Councillor J. Ziegler -
it was resolved:
"That planning staff prepare a report respecting 'Notification Policy' for new group homes
for consideration at the June 24, 2002 Development and Technical Services Committee
meeting."
20. DISCUSSION OF POLICY & PROCEDURES FOR ROAD & DRIVEWAY REHABILITATION
RE: HOWLAND DRIVE
Councillor M. Galloway advised that he had requested that this matter be added to the
Committee's agenda as a result of concerns that have been expressed to him pertaining to road
and driveway ramp renewal on Howland Drive. He commented that it was his understanding that
some residents had received widened driveway ramps at no cost while the requests of others
have been refused and suggested that this was an ethical as well as an issue of perception that
the City should deal with as part of its relationship with those companys that the City contracts
with to do such work.
Mr. L. Lynch advised that there were few guidelines in respect to such matters but stated that
staff wished to be consistent with rehabilitation work but also suggested that given the number of
streets and the annual amount of expenditures there were very few problems. He did indicate
that staff have now put together a draft procedure in this regard. Following further discussion,
Mr. G. Stewart advised that staff would finalize internal operating procedures to deal with this
type of situation.
21. TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES -AUTOMATIC SPEED INDICATORS
Councillor M. Galloway indicated that he had obtained correspondence regarding automatic
speed radar machines that he thought might be of assistance to facilitate traffic calming
objectives of the City and advised that he would provide the material to Mr. J. McBride for review.
22. NOTIFICATION POLICY FOR SITE PLANS OF INSTITUTIONAL PROPERTIES
Councillor B. Vrbanovic advised that issues have arisen with respect to a church that was
undertaking significant site plan changes on its property which were unknown to adjacent
residents. He suggested that staff prepare a report in respect to a notification policy for site
plans of institutional properties for consideration at a future meeting of the Committee.
On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
"That planning staff prepare a report respecting 'Notification Policy' for site plan
development of institutional properties for consideration at a future Development and
Technical Services Committee meeting."
23. NOTICE - REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO
- FAIRWAY ROAD EXTENSION CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
STUDY
- NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION CENTRE - JUNE 11, 2002
The Committee was circulated with correspondence dated June 3, 2002 from Dave Durant,
Region of Waterloo, providing notice of a public consultation centre to be held June 11, 2002
with respect to the Fairway Road extension Class Environmental Assessment Study.
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24. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
L.W. Neil, AMCT
Assistant City Clerk