HomeMy WebLinkAboutDev & Tech Svcs - 2008-05-12DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
MAY 12, 200$ CITY OF KITCHENER
The Development and Technical Services Committee met this date, commencing at 6:15 p.m.
Present: Councillor C. Weylie -Chair
Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors J. Gazzola, J. Smola, K. Galloway, G. Lorentz and B.
Vrbanovic.
Staff: C. Ladd, Chief Administrative Officer
G. Murphy, Director of Engineering
J. Willmer, Director of Planning
T. Beckett, Fire Chief
M. Selling, Director of Building
F. McCrea, Assistant City Solicitor
B. Korah, Manager of Development Engineering
R. Schirm, Supervisor, Crossing Guards
D. Gilchrist, Committee Administrator
1. DTS-0$-064 - BORDEN AVENUE NORTH - ON-STREET PARKING PROHIBITION
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-08-
064, dated April 18, 2008, recommending a parking prohibition on a portion of Borden Avenue
North.
On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola -
it was resolved:
"That on-street parking be prohibited from January 1St to March 31St of each year on the
west side of Borden Avenue North from Crescent Street to Weber Street East; and
further,
That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly."
2. DTS-0$-074 - PARKING AGREEMENT WITH ROCKWAY HOLDINGS LTD
- 1664 HURON ROAD
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-08-
074, dated May 1, 2008, recommending an agreement with Rockway Holdings Ltd. for use of
their parking lot at 1664 Huron Road on June 14, 2008.
On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola -
it was resolved:
"That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement satisfactory to the City
Solicitor, with Rockway Holdings Ltd. regarding permission to enter upon and use the
parking lot located at 1664 Huron Road on June 14, 2008 for the purpose of operating an
unpaid parking lot to serve attendees of the Grand Opening Celebration and Open House
at Fire Station #7."
3. DTS-0$-073 - ADDENDUM TO DTS-0$-03$ -HERITAGE PROPERTY STANDARDS
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-08-
073, dated April 30, 2008, recommending a further deferral of a by-law to impose special
property standards on heritage properties. This deferral will allow staff time to review and
evaluate the comments received from affected property owners at the public meeting held on
April 17, 2008.
On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola -
it was resolved:
"That consideration of the recommendation made in DTS-08-038 (A By-law to Amend
Chapter 665 [Property Standards] of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code, with respect to
Designated Heritage Property) be deferred and referred to a future meeting of the
Development and Technical Services Committee. "
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4. DTS-0$-047 - ADDENDUM TO DTS-0$-032 -ALDER STRASBURG CREEK WATERSHED
STUDY AND UPPER STRASBURG CREEK WATERSHED PLAN UPDATE
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DTS-0$-04$ - ADDENDUM TO DTS-0$-034 - UPPER STRASBURG CREEK CLASS
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
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DTS-0$-071 - ADDENDUM TO DTS-0$-013 -SOUTHWEST KITCHENER SUBDIVISION
The Committee considered 3 Development and Technical Services Department reports this date
dealing with planning and engineering matters affecting development in southwest Kitchener:
DTS-08-047, dated April 25, 2008, being an addendum report to DTS-08-032 -Alder Strasburg
Creek Watershed Study and Upper Strasburg Creek Watershed Plan Update; DTS-08-048,
dated April 30, 2008, being afollow-up report to DTS-08-034, Upper Strasburg Creek Class
Environmental Assessment; and DTS-08-071, dated May 5, 2007, being an addendum to DTS-
08-013, Southwest Kitchener -Directions Regarding Development Applications. All these
matters were referred by Council, to this meeting.
The following delegations were in attendance: Mr. T. Mahood, CH2MHill, the City's consultants,
was in attendance to present the Environmental Assessment; Ms. B. Brown, Grand River
Conservation Authority was in attendance to respond to questions from the Committee; Mr. P.
Britton, MHBC Planning, was in attendance on behalf of "Area #2" property owners; Mr. I.
MacNaughton, MHBC Planning, was in attendance on behalf of Mattamy Homes; Mr. P. Smith,
Bousfield Inc. was in attendance on behalf of Cook Homes; and Mr. G. Scheels, GSP Group,
was in attendance on behalf of RBJ Schlegel, an owner of property in "Area #3".
Mr. Korah advised that since Council referred these reports to this meeting, there have been
meetings with staff, representatives from the public agencies involved, the City's consultant and
consultants representing property owners. Regarding the first concern of the Area #2 property
owners, being gravel pit issues, Mr. Korah advised that there is clarification of these issues in the
addendum report DTS-08-047, and tables 4.1 and 4.2 highlight the infiltration rates. The second
concern addressed by Mr. Korah was chloride application rates, and he advised that the
consultant and the various public agencies acknowledge that there needs to be different chloride
rates for arterial, collector and local roads.
Mr. P. Smith, Bousfield Inc. addressed the Committee advising that he has received confirmation
from staff that individual owners of land can prepare storm water management plans for their
own lands under the circumstances identified on page 3 of DTS-08-047. He stated that he is
satisfied that all the concerns raised by him and the land owners have been resolved.
Mr. T. Mahood, CH2MHill presented the Upper Strasburg Creek Class Environmental
Assessment (EA) recommended in DFTS-08-048 and DTS-08-034. He noted that he third
alternative, of the 4 alternatives considered through the EA process, is being recommended:
"Alternative 3 -replace existing 900mm culvert with a similar sized culvert and add a high level
overflow culvert(s)."
It was noted that the culvert replacement is included in the Region of Waterloo Transportation
Capital Budget program in 2013; however, the City's Middle Strasburg Creek sanitary sewer
project, which is planned to cross Fischer-Hallman Road at the same location as the culvert, is
planned for 2010, and these two projects should be undertaken at the same time. Mr. Mahood
recommended that this Environmental Assessment be filed with the Ministry of the Environment
for the mandatory 30 day review period as required by the Environmental Assessment Act.
Mayor Zehr stated the there is a timing issue, that the downstream plan (Strasburg Creek Flood
Control Class EA) may cause an amendment to this EA. If the current EA is approved and the
culverts are installed, money would have been wasted. Mr. Mahood responded that the
downstream EA will be completed before the culverts are installed.
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4. DTS-0$-047 - ADDENDUM TO DTS-0$-032 -ALDER STRASBURG CREEK WATERSHED
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DTS-0$-04$ - ADDENDUM TO DTS-0$-034 - UPPER STRASBURG CREEK CLASS
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DTS-0$-071 - ADDENDUM TO DTS-0$-013 -SOUTHWEST KITCHENER SUBDIVISION
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He also advised that there are other matters which should be taken into consideration, such as
timing for habitat protection, and only the narrow focus of the Regional flood control may be
amended. He did confirm that the outcome of the downstream EA may change the
recommendation in this current EA but only with respect to the culvert.
Councillor Vrbanovic questioned why the two EA's were not completed at the same time. Mr.
Mahood responded that this EA for the culvert itself was not something that needed to be linked
to the other document. He stated that they tried to minimize the extent of this EA to make it
simple, and that to tie the two EA's together would make it difficult to resolve, as the other EA
includes storm water management. This EA is a stand-alone document.
Councillor Vrbanovic noted that the culvert is not in the Region's capital forecast until 2013, and
although they may bring it forward to 2010, there is no commitment at this tome to do so. He
also noted that the weir EA should be completed before 2010. He questioned that if his order of
these matters is correct, and nothing is to happen until 2010, why is it necessary to file this Ea at
this time. Mr. Mahood responded that there are a number of recommendations in this EA
document, such as matters concerning water quality and stream habitat. The 30 day filing
period allows the public to bring issues forward, and they can be dealt with at this time instead of
waiting for the future filing date for the downstream EA. Councillor Vrbanovic stated that the City
tries to work through issues up front, and Mr. Mahood gives the impression that he is expecting
other issues will be presented during the filing period. Mr. Mahood responded that he is not
expecting any new issues to come forward, but he would like to file this document because the
public expects closure.
Councillor Lorentz questioned the existing problems with current flood control, and Mr. Mahood
stated that 335m is to be achieved and there can be a 338m Regional flood line. The Grand
River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has advised that there are currently three or four homes
that would be flooded at a 338m flood line.
Councillor Lorentz then stated that there is a lack of developable land in this area and the west
side is Kitchener's area for new development. Most of the gravel pits in this area are coming to
the end of their production, and are ready to be developed. He questioned whether the size of
culvert chosen takes into consideration that this land will be developed. Mr. Mahood stated that
this is a unique area and the hummocky terrain allows for infiltration. Consideration was given to
the range of opportunities and various scenarios were modelled. He noted that the overflow
culverts will be at a higher elevation than the existing culvert.
Mayor Zehr questioned whether the portion of the EA regarding the culvert could be separated
from the rest of the EA so that the remainder of the EA could be filed with the Ministry. Mr.
Mahood noted that the rest of this EA recognizes that the down stream EA will handle flood
control differently. He stated that it would be difficult to separate the two parts of the EA for filing
purposes.
Mr. P. Britton submitted a memorandum to the Committee members, this date. In his
memorandum he puts forward the following two recommendations:
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4. DTS-t)$-047 - ADDENDUM TO DTS-t)$-032 -ALDER STRASBURG CREEK WATERSHED
STUDY AND UPPER STRASBURG CREEK WATERSHED PLAN UPDATE
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DTS-0$-04$ - ADDENDUM TO DTS-t)$-034 -UPPER STRASBURG CREEK CLASS
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT tCONT'D)
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DTS-t)$-071 - ADDENDUM TO DTS-t)$-013 -SOUTHWEST KITCHENER SUBDIVISION
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"1) That the Upper Strasburg Creek Environmental Assessment Report be deferred pending
consideration of the Class Environmental Assessment Study for the Strasburg Creek
flood control structure; and
2) That Council acknowledge lands known as the Westside are not intended for Business
Park purposes and direct continued processing of Municipal Plan Amendments as
primarily mixed use residential communities (with some employment opportunities) with
focus on implementing environmentally sustainable principles and a high level of urban
design."
Mr. Britton thanked staff and the City's consultant for meetings conducted to address the issues
he previously raised at this Committee's meeting in March. He advised that the issues outlined in
his memorandum still need to be resolved. He noted that the EA before the Committee this date
is unique to Areas #2 & #3 only. He advised that there is an approved watershed study, and that
study contemplates an on-line weir, and approved storm water management solutions. He
stated that the culvert moves the solution from that which has already been approved. Further,
the City's Development Charge By-law has established rates based on the installation of this
weir, and the City is collecting Development Charges for this purpose. He stated that this EA
transfers the responsibility to the Area #2 lands. He advised that the weir EA and the size of the
culvert are linked. With respect to timing issues, Mr. Britton advised that installation of the
culverts is anticipated for 2013 or at the earliest 2010; therefore, there is time to study the weir
as a solution, and from a process point of view, it avoids the need for an addendum EA. Mr.
Britton stated that he is not asking this Committee to increase the culvert but to study the weir. If
this is not done, the Area #2 land owners would have no choice but to object to this EA, which
they do not want to have to do.
Mr. Britton then spoke to his second recommendation dealing with the Business Park
designation that was previously recommended for this land. He spoke of his clients' current
obligations for rehabilitating their gravel pits, and asked that the City confirm that there will not be
a Business Park designation for the west side lands, but that the land will be designated for
residential use.
Mayor Zehr questioned why Mr. Britton wants this Committee to defer a decision on the EA, but
not on the watershed study. Mr. Britton responded that sub-watershed study breaks this area
into parts and Areas #1 and #4 are entirely separate from Areas #2 and #3.
Mayor Zehr questioned the timing of the next phase, should this Committee decide to defer
either or both of these engineering reports. Mr. Murphy advised there are linkages between the
reports but the culvert EA could be treated separately. He stated that if the EA is approved,
there will be a 30 day filing period during which time residents can put forward comments; as this
is a public process, and concerns can be addressed at that time.
When questioned by the Committee, Mr. Britton advised that he is in agreement with the staff
recommendation in DTS-08-047, but not with the recommendation in DTS-08-048 because of
the downstream EA.
Councillor Vrbanovic questioned whether there would be any negative implications in deferring a
decision on the sub-watershed study if a decision is deferred on the EA because of Mr. Britton's
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4. DTS-0$-047 - ADDENDUM TO DTS-0$-032 -ALDER STRASBURG CREEK WATERSHED
STUDY AND UPPER STRASBURG CREEK WATERSHED PLAN UPDATE
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DTS-0$-04$ - ADDENDUM TO DTS-0$-034 -UPPER STRASBURG CREEK CLASS
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT (CONT'D)
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DTS-0$-071 - ADDENDUM TO DTS-0$-013 -SOUTHWEST KITCHENER SUBDIVISION
(CONT'D)
concerns. Mr. Murphy stated that the EA is a separate document; further, there are linkages to
other project: the Huron Road widening and EA will start soon and will conclude in 1-2 years.
Mr. Murphy stated that deferring a decision on this EA causes him concern because the
technical and scientific work has been done and in order to use this work the EA should be filed
as soon as possible.
Councillor Vrbanovic noted that the timeline for the downstream EA is 1-2 years which brings us
close to 2010, which is the year staff wants the Region to install the culvert. These actions
almost predetermine an outcome as to what will happen with the downstream EA, or we will
have throw-away costs. Mr. Murphy responded that the timing is related to the construction,
through the planning process, for infrastructure, as it ties in with widening Huron Road. Staff will
co-ordinate the work required by this EA through the budget process.
In response to questions from Councillor Lorentz, Mr. Britton advised that a lot of work has
already been done on the weir EA, and he does not understand why both EA's were not done
together. He expected that the maximum time for the deferral, to allow completion of the weir
EA, will be 1-2 years.
Mr. P. Smith addressed the Committee advising he represents Cook Homes who owns land in
Area #3. He stated that he supports the staff recommendations in both DTS-08-047 and DTS-
08-048. Mr. Smith advised that his clients participated throughout the 5 year process, and they
want to move forward and finalize this process. He stated that these two reports are linked, in
that the storm water management recommendation relies in part on the Regional flood line in the
EA report. He noted that both of these documents have been approved by the GRCA. He
stated that if there is no culvert then they can not undertake the storm water management.
Further, this is a solution that they know will work. Approval of these reports will allow for finality
and it still leaves the door open for a better solution if there is one. Councillor Vrbanovic
questioned whether both recommendations should be deferred if this Committee has concerns
about the EA and Mr. Smith responded that the two documents are linked, and if one is
deferred, they should both be deferred.
Councillor Lorentz questioned Mr. Smith as to whether Cook Homes is willing to give up some of
their land for storm water management ponds. Mr. Smith responded that they are prepared to
do so in conjunction with neighbouring property owners. He also advised that, having
participated in this process over the last two years, he is satisfied that there are no
environmental issues.
Mr. Mahood advised that determination of ground water infiltration rates held up the completion
of this EA because the Region had to do new modelling. Storm water management in the Upper
Strasburg Creek is essential in order for the problem not to shift down stream. Also there is
hummocky terrain and it is essential to maintain infiltration rates so that the ground water aquifer
is maintained.
Mr. L MacNaughton addressed the Committee on behalf of his clients Mattamy Homes, in
support of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-08-071. He offered his
appreciation to staff for recognizing their previous commitment.
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4. DTS-A$-047 - ADDENDUM TO DTS-A$-032 -ALDER STRASBURG CREEK WATERSHED
STUDY AND UPPER STRASBURG CREEK WATERSHED PLAN UPDATE
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DTS-0$-04$ - ADDENDUM TO DTS-A$-034 -UPPER STRASBURG CREEK CLASS
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT tCONT'D)
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DTS-A$-071 - ADDENDUM TO DTS-A$-013 -SOUTHWEST KITCHENER SUBDIVISION
tCONT'D)
Mr. G. Scheels spoke on behalf of his client RBJ Schlegel, who owns land in Area #3, in support
of the staff recommendations contain in the reports DTS-08-047 and DTS-08-048. He also
advised that he is in support of Mr. Smith's position on these matters. He stated that the sub-
watershed study lays out a strategy for storm water management, and the EA provides a
workable solution for the culvert. Although the weir EA may make changes to the culvert, the
possibility for such a change is provided for in the current EA. He asked that this Committee
adopt the recommendations in these two staff reports.
Mayor Zehr noted that there are linkages between these two staff reports, and earlier in the
meeting he had thought to recommend that consideration of the recommendations be deferred.
However, since then, Mr. Mahood has advised that any changes to this EA resulting from the
outcome of the downstream EA will be an enhancement to this EA, so he is prepared to move
the recommendations in these staff reports.
Councillor Lorentz put forward a motion to defer consideration of these staff recommendations
until the Council meeting of May 20th, as he is not convinced that approval of this EA is
appropriate at this time. Mayor Zehr stated that he could support this deferral provided that it
does not go beyond May 20th
On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz -
it was resolved:
That consideration of the following recommendation contained in Development and
Technical Services Department report DTS-08-047 be referred to the Council meeting
of Tuesday Mav 20.2008:
"That the Alder Creek Watershed Study and Upper Strasburg Subwatershed Plan
Update, prepared by CH2MHill and North-South Environmental Inc., dated
January, 2008 be adopted and approved in its entirety including the proposed
clarification with regards to the form of gravel pits and chloride application rates as
set out in Development and Technical Services Department report DTS 08-047."
On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz -
it was resolved:
That consideration of the following recommendation contained in Development and
Technical Services Department report DTS-08-048 be referred to the Council meeting
of Tuesdav Mav 20, 2008:
"That the Upper Strasburg Creek Class Environmental Assessment Report
prepared by CH2MHill and North-South Environmental Inc., dated January 2008
be filed with the Ministry of Environment for the mandatory thirty (30) day review
period as required by the Environmental Assessment Act."
Councillor Galloway recommended that consideration of DTS-08-071 and DTS-08-013 also be
deferred to the Council meeting of May 20, 2008, as they are linked to the other two reports.
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4. DTS-A$-047 - ADDENDUM TO DTS-A$-032 -ALDER STRASBURG CREEK WATERSHED
STUDY AND UPPER STRASBURG CREEK WATERSHED PLAN UPDATE
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DTS-0$-04$ - ADDENDUM TO DTS-A$-034 -UPPER STRASBURG CREEK CLASS
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT tCONT'D)
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DTS-A$-071 - ADDENDUM TO DTS-A$-013 -SOUTHWEST KITCHENER SUBDIVISION
tCONT'D)
Mr. Willmer addressed the Committee noting that these are the reports referred to and
supported by Mr. MacNaughton. Mr. Willmer reviewed DTS-08-013 noting that consideration of
the first 4 recommendations in that report had been deferred at the March 13th meeting and the
5th recommendation, as amended, was adopted by Council.
Mr. Willmer then referred to an extract of the March 5, 2007, Development and Technical
Services Committee minutes, attached to the staff report, noting that since deferral of DTS-08-
013, it has been brought to his attention a commitment was made on March 5, 2007, to process
applications which are complete, and it is staff's intention to process complete applications as
outlined in DTS-08-071. He noted that the commitment of March 2007 was to process complete
applications received in 2007, but questioned what to do with complete applications received in
2008, noting they could also be processed by staff or brought to this Committee for direction
regarding processing.
Mr. Willmer amended recommendation #1 in DTS-08-013 to state that the lands known as 'west
side' lands are "on the south side of Bleams Road between Trussler Road and Fischer-Hallman
Road". He also amended recommendation #2 in this report to remove "all" after the word "That"
and change it to "That approval of any development applications..." He also removed the words
"reviewed and" at the end of recommendation #2.
Councillor Galloway questioned how these proposals will affect staff resources in terms of
completing a Growth Management Strategy. Mr. Willmer responded that the Growth
Management Strategy will be completed before these planning applications are finally
considered.
On motion by Councillor K. Galloway -
it was resolved:
That consideration of the following recommendation contained in Development and
Technical Services Department report DTS-08-013, as amended at the Development and
Technical Services Committee meeting of May 12, 2008, be referred to the Council
meeting of Tuesday Mav 20, 2008:
"That the `Business Park' land use designation for the lands known as the `West
Side', being the south side of Bleams Road between Trussler Road and Fischer-
Hallman Road, continue to be held in abeyance and that new urban designations
be determined, to include residential and a mixture of land uses (including
employment opportunities), afocus on implementing environmental sustainability
principles and a high level of urban design be explored, along with the preparation
of Community or Master Plans at the appropriate time recommended by the
Kitchener Growth Management Strategy; and,
That approval of any development applications for the lands known as the `West
Side' (Conestoga Parkway/Trussler/Fischer Hallman/Huron), including
MP04/03/B/BS, MP05/03/T/DR, MP05/04/H/BS, the subdivision and zone change
applications recently submitted to the northwest of Fischer Hallman/Huron Road
intersection and any new applications in the subject area wait until after the
recommendations of the Kitchener Growth Management Strategy are known and
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the timing for recommendation of these applications be re-evaluated thereafter;
and,
That staff coordinate transportation master planning for the southwest portion of
Kitchener and vision and design principles for the Fischer-Hallman Corridor from
New Dundee Road to Ottawa Street with the Region of Waterloo and any affected
`West Side' land owners; and,
That the update contained within Development and Technical Services
Department report DTS-08-013 on the Kitchener Growth Management Strategy
(KGMS) be received for information and a report on the KGMS be targeted by the
end of 2008."; and further,
That consideration of the following recommendation contained in Development and
Technical Services Department report DTS-08-071, be referred to the Council meeting
of Tuesday Mav 20, 2008:
"That Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-08-071 be
received for information purposes, regarding the circulation of plans of subdivision
and rezoning applications for Tru-Villa Incorporated & 2040769 Ontario Limited
(Mattamy Homes), and Karen and Gordon Doehn, for land west of Fischer-
Hallman Road and north of Huron Road."
5. DTS-t)8-066 - AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE ORDER FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
- CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY
- STRASBURG FLOOD CONTROL STRUCTURE
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-08-
066, dated April 23, 2008, recommending extension of the purchase order for consulting fees for
the Class Environmental Assessment Study for the Strasburg Flood Control Structure. The City's
consultant for this study is Stantec Consulting who was awarded this work by Council in 2003.
Mr. B. Korah explained the report.
On motion by Councillor K. Galloway -
it was resolved:
"That the extension of the purchase order for consulting services to Stantec Consulting
Limited for the additional amount of $65,000 plus GST to complete the Class
Environmental Assessment Study for the Strasburg Creek Flood Control Structure be
approved with the funds to be allocated from the Development Charges Project,
Middle/South Strasburg Creek Water Course, Index Code 855221."
6. PRESENTATION - RAPID TRANSIT STATION AREA PLAN PILOT PROJECT
The Committee was in receipt of Region of Waterloo report P-08-040, dated April 1, 2008, titled
"Reurbanization Working Group -Station Area Plan Pilot Project Update". Ms. B. Lambert,
Region of Waterloo, was in attendance to present this report.
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7. DTS-0$-05$ - DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION - DC 0$l02IFISR
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-08-
058, dated April 29, 2008, recommending approval of Demolition Control Application
DC08/02/F/SR for 770 Frederick Street, on the condition that the owner obtains site plan
approval for the proposed 8 unit multiple dwelling.
On motion by Mayor C. Zehr -
it was resolved:
"That Demolition Control Application DC 08/02/F/SR requesting permission to demolish a
single family dwelling located at 770 Frederick Street, owned by Stephen Patrick
McElhone, legally described as Plan 764 Part Lot 43 RP58R7302 Part 1, be approved in
principle, subject to the following condition:
1) That the owner obtains site plan approval for the proposed eight (8)-unit multiple
dwelling; and further,
That upon satisfaction of Condition 1, the Chief Building Official may authorize and issue
a demolition permit under Section 33(6) of the Planning Act. The demolition permit will be
subject to the following condition:
`That in the event that construction of the 8-unit multiple dwelling is not
substantially complete within 2-years of the date of issuance of the demolition
permit, the City Clerk may enter on the collector's roll, to be collected in like
manner as municipal taxes, $20,000 for each dwelling unit contained in the
residential property in respect of which the demolition permit is issued and such
sum shall, until the payment thereof, be a lien or charge upon the land in respect
of which the permit to demolish the residential property is issued.'
$. DTS-0$-062 - DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION - DC 0$l01ICIBB
- 103 COURTLAND AVENUE EAST
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-08-
062, dated April 24, 2008, recommending unconditional approval of Demolition Control
Application DC 08/01/C/BB, for 103 Courtland Avenue East.
On motion by Mayor C. Zehr -
it was resolved:
"That Demolition Control Application DC 08/01/c/bb requesting permission to demolish
one single detached dwelling located at 103 Courtland Ave. E., owned by A. & F.
Greenfield Homes Ltd., legally described as Pt. Lot 3, Registered Plan 419, be approved
unconditionally."
9. DTS-0$-065 - DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION - DC 0$l03IAIAP
- 196 AHRENS STREET WEST
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-08-
65, dated May 1, 2008, recommending unconditional approval of Demolition Control Application
DC/08/03/A/AP, for 196 Ahrens Street West.
On motion by Mayor C. Zehr -
it was resolved:
"That Demolition Control Application DC08/03/A/AP requesting permission to demolish
one single detached dwelling located at 196 Ahrens Street West, owned by Kelly
Robinson and Vera Petrovic, legally described as Lot 5, Plan 75 be approved
unconditionally."
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10. DTS-0$-069 - KITCHENER CYCLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
- TERMS OF REFERENCE
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-08-
069, dated April 29, 2008, recommending a term of reference for, and establishment of the City
of Kitchener Cycling Committee.
In response to questions from the Committee regarding the timing of appointments to the
Cycling Committee, Mr. Schirm recommended that the members be appointed for the standard 2
years plus the period from September to November 30, 2008. He noted that he has discussed
the matter of soliciting members for the Cycling Committee with the City Clerk, and it will take
some time to find appropriate members.
Councillor Vrbanovic offered his support for the proposed terms of reference for the Kitchener
Cycling Advisory Committee, and recommended that Mr. Schirm speak to the City Clerk about
the current advisory committee review process.
On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
"That the City of Kitchener Cycling Advisory Committee be instituted effective September
2008; and,
That the Terms of Reference for the City of Kitchener Cycling Advisory Committee,
attached to Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-08-069 be
adopted; and further,
That a Cycling Advisory Committee Account be established with $400.00 for meeting
expenses in 2008."
11. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
D. Gilchrist
Committee Administrator