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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDev & Tech Svcs - 2003-01-06DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 6r 2003 CITY OF KITCHENER The Development and Technical Services Committee met this date commencing at 7:05 p.m. under Councillor C. Weylie, Chair, with the following members present: Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors B. Vrbanovic, M. Galloway, J. Smola and J. Gazzola. Councillor G. Lorentz entered the meeting after its commencement. Officials Present: Ms. L. MacDonald and Messrs. R.W. Pritchard, G. Stewart, J. Willmer, D. Mansell, L. Lynch, R. Browning, T. Boutilier and L.W. Neil. 1. DTS-02-269 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT POLICY - ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02- 269 dated November 21, 2002 dealing with the Annual Audit Report for 2002 pertaining to the City's Stormwater Management Policy. Maps designated as Figure 1 proposed stormwater management plan and Figure 2 - existing and new works prepared by Totten Sims Hubicki Engineers Architects Planners were circulated for information purposes. Mr. D. Mansell advised that in 1999 the City commenced a study to prepare a master stormwater management (SWM) policy which would assess existing approaches to stormwater management, investigate options for modifying the current approach and create a strategy for a City wide policy for SWM. The final report was completed and approved in December 2001. Accordingly, the policy has been in effect for one year and calls for an annual audit which stems from recommendation 10 of the policy. Mr. Mansell noted that the staff report refers to $165,000 as having been collected from Section 41 Development Agreements as of the end of October; however, by mid December this had increased to $264,000. Mr. Ray Tufgar, Totten Sims Hubicki, attended to present an overview of the Annual Audit Report for the City wide stormwater management plan and circulated a copy of his powerpoint presentation. He described the objectives of the plan culminating in the annual audit report. The work carried out was itemized in Figure 2 and the status of work carried out was referenced in his presentation. He then referred the Committee to the priority list for works which has been modified for 2003 and emphasized that SWM work should keep pace with development but also be undertaken where it does the most good. Finally, he pointed out that annual audits confirm to agencies the work is being done. In response to Mayor C. Zehr, Mr. D. Mansell commented that the plan was a flexible document that is adjusted as the City's needs change and that priorities change in response to Capital Budget changes. On motion by Councillor J. Smola - it was resolved: "That the City of Kitchener Annual Audit Report for the period January - October 2002, attached to Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-269, be accepted; said report having been prepared to indicate that the stormwater management (SWM) facilities being provided meet the volume of stormwater resulting from infill/redevelopment sites; and further, That the Report be forwarded to the Grand River Conservation Authority, the Region of Waterloo and any other applicable agencies for their information." DTS-03-005 787 MORRISON ROAD - (FORMER SIMS ESTATE) REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION TO COUNCIL POLICY 1-652 (EMERGENCY & SECONDARY ACCESS POLICY) TANEM DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED CHICOPEE-GRAND RIVER WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-03-005 dated December 20, 2002 dealing with a request for exemption submitted by Tanem Developments Limited with respect to Council's Emergency and Secondary Access Policy I - 652. 2. DTS-03-005 787 MORRISON ROAD - (FORMER SIMS ESTATE) DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 67 2003 -2- CITY OF KITCHENER REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION TO COUNCIL POLICY 1-652 (EMERGENCY & SECONDARY ACCESS POLICY) TANEM DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED CHICOPEE-GRAND RIVER WARD (CONT'D) Mr. J. Willmer noted that Tanem Developments were the owners of 787 Morrison Road (formerly known as the Sims Estate) and that they were preparing to submit a condominium application for a portion of the Sims Estate lands with the intention of developing single detached dwellings on a cul-de-sac that is proposed to be approximately 418 metres in length. He noted that constraints surrounding the property limited opportunities for its development especially with respect to access. Accordingly, before proceeding further, a decision has been requested in regard to distance issues pertaining to the cul-de-sac proposal. Councillor G. Lorentz entered the meeting at this point. Discussions took place and it was suggested that water sprinklers could be included within the dwellings toward the end of the cul-de-sac (ie. from Lots 14-20 shown on the Preliminary Concept lot plan design, marked as Map 'B' attached to report DTS-03-005) and that all dwellings on the cul-de-sac be required to connect to the Direct Detect fire monitoring system. Mr. B. Hermsen, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson, attended on behalf of Tanem Developments Limited and emphasized how development of the property was constrained based on access. He also illustrated the significant portions of the property that would not be developed and the two heritage structures that would be preserved. Mr. Hermsen referred to the conceptual development plan for the development of approximately 33 lots with frontages from 80 - 85 feet and commented that he was supportive of the proposal to require connection to the Direct Detect monitoring system. Further, he pointed out that because of the length of the cul-de-sac, fire hydrants would be installed every 100 metres rather than every 150 metres. In response to questioning, Mr. Hermsen advised that he would like an opportunity to consult with his client in respect to the suggestion to require a sprinkling system within dwellings located near the end of the cul-de-sac and would advise Council in this regard at its January 13, 2003 meeting. No other delegations were registered respecting this matter. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That the request of Mr. B. Hermsen submitted on behalf of Tanem Developments Limited for exemption from Council Policy 1-652, Emergency and Secondary Access Policy in regards to the future development on a portion of the property municipally known as 787 Morrison Road (former Sims Estate) to allow a cul-de-sac (Street A) to be 418 metres in length with an emergency access rather than a maximum of 300 metres, in addition to allowing the emergency access to be located a maximum of 200 metres from the end of the cul-de-sac rather than 150 metres, be approved, subject to the following conditions to be implemented through future planning approval: a) that all dwellings within the development be required to connect to the Direct Detect Fire Monitoring System. b) that all dwellings constructed within the portion of the development 150 metres from the intersection of the internal road and the emergency access to the end of the cul- de-sac, be required to have sprinkler systems built into each dwelling as a further fire protection measure." DTS-02-273 NAMING OF CITY OPERATED PARKING LOT FACILITIES BRIDGEPORT-CENTRE WARD & WEST-VICTORIA PARK WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-273 dated November 21,2002 dealing with naming of the City's parking lots. DTS-02-273 NAMING OF CITY OPERATED PARKING LOT FACILITIES BRIDGEPORT-CENTRE WARD & WEST-VICTORIA PARK WARD (CONT'D) DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 67 2003 -3- CITY OF KITCHENER = = On motion by Councillor J. Smola - it was resolved: "That effective February 1,2003, existing City parking facilities be renamed to reflect the location of each parking facility, as outlined in 'Table 1 - Lot Names' of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-273; and further, That Off- Street Parking By-law 88-169 be amended accordingly." DTS-03-001 VERONICA DRIVE ON-STREET PARKING CHICOPEE-GRAND RIVER WARD The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-03- 001 dated December 18, 2002 dealing with a review of the on-street parking situation on Veronica Drive near Kinzie Avenue. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That parking be prohibited on the south side of Veronica Drive from Kinzie Avenue to a point 51 metres east thereof; and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly." DTS-03-002 STREET RE-NAMINGS: PORTION OF HURON ROAD TO OLD HURON ROAD PORTION OF HURON ROAD TO OLD HURON PLACE NEW HURON ROAD TO HURON ROAD SOUTH WARD AND FAIRVIEW-GATEWAY WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-03-002 dated December 18, 2002 pertaining to the renaming of roadways as a result of construction being completed of New Huron Road between Homer Watson Boulevard and Strasburg Road. On motion by Councillor M. Galloway - it was resolved: "That Huron Road between its south limit (south of Battler Road) and Biehn Drive be renamed to "Old Huron Road" with existing house numbers (#114 - 430) remaining the same; and, That Huron Road between Biehn Drive and its north limit (north of Old Huron Court) be renamed to "Old Huron Place" and that the existing house numbers be revised from #40 - 84 to #540 - 584); and, That New Huron Road between Homer Watson Boulevard and Strasburg Road be renamed to "Huron Road"; and, That Legal Services and Legislated Services be instructed to prepare the necessary by-law and proceed with the legal name change process; and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly." = DTS-03-006 ARDELT AVENUE ON-STREET PARKING DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 67 2003 -4- CITY OF KITCHENER FAIRVIEW-GATEWAY WARD The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-03- 006 dated December 19, 2002 reviewing existing parking regulations on Ardelt Avenue. On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola - it was resolved: "That parking be prohibited at any time on the south side of Ardelt Avenue from Hanson Avenue to a point 125 metres east thereof; and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly." DTS-02-282 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION DOWNTOWN SCHOOL CLOSURES The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-282 dated December 18, 2002 pertaining to a recommendation of Kitchener's Economic Development Advisory Committee with respect to concern over the issue of downtown school closures. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "Whereas the City of Kitchener Economic Development Advisory Committee has a very strong concern regarding Downtown school closures. That as an advisory board to the City of Kitchener, the Committee suggests that the school boards immediately enter into a partnership with municipalities, business leaders and neighbourhood associations to develop a plan regarding future school resources that has the consensus of all parties." DTS-02-279 OLD HURON ROAD AT BATTLER ROAD TRAFFIC CONTROL SOUTH WARD AND FAIRVIEW-GATEWAY WARD The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-279 dated December 4, 2002 reviewing traffic control measures at the intersection of Old Huron Road and Battler Road. Councillor M. Galloway advised that he had received a suggestion from Mr. R. Hardie to slightly revise the recommendation in the staff report and that staff concur with the request. Accordingly, he asked that reference to Old Huron Road be changed to New Huron Road as it relates to a review being done once Templewood Drive was extended to New Huron Road. On motion by Councillor M. Galloway - it was resolved: "That traffic control conditions remain as is at the intersection of "Old" Huron Road and Battler Road; and further, That Transportation Planning review the intersection of "Old" Huron Road and Battler Road once Templewood Drive is extended to "New" Huron Road." DTS-03-003 LOWER DOON - VARIOUS STREETS ON-STREET PARKING FAIRVIEW-GATEWAY WARD DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 67 2003 -5- CITY OF KITCHENER 10. 10. The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-03- 003 dated December 17, 2002 dealing with several recommendations pertaining to on-street parking on a number of streets in Lower Doon. Mrs. Joan Oleskevich attended to object to on-street parking by a neighbour taking place on Old Mill Road that affects approximately 50 feet of her lot frontage. She also expressed concern that visibility was restricted due to the parking and was creating an unsafe situation. Mayor C. Zehr advised that he had met on site with Mrs. Oleskevich to review her concerns when the Ward 3 Councillor position was vacant. He also advised that both Christine Legault and Shayne Turner had been involved in this matter. Councillor J. Gazzola commented that it would appear the street right-of-way has become a driveway for a neighbouring property but that the recommendations in the staff report were unrelated to Mrs. Oleskevich's problem. He did comment that areas in Lower Doon where parking is permitted should be signed as such. It was agreed that Councillor J. Gazzola and D. Mansell would meet to address the issues raised by Mrs. Oleskevich. On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola - it was resolved: "That parking be prohibited at any time on both sides of Sydenham Street from 8:00am to 8:00pm, Monday to Friday; and, That parking be prohibited at any time on both sides of Durham Street from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday; and, That the current parking regulations on Old Mill Road, Doon Valley Drive, Amherst Drive, Pinnacle Drive and Orchard Mill Crescent remain as is; and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly." DTS-02-283 DTS-02-213 ADDENDUM TO DTS-02-213 PROHIBITION OF PRIVATE WELLS ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 021291TCITB CITY INITIATIED - CITY WIDE The Committee at its meeting held November 18, 2002 deferred and referred consideration of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-213 (Prohibition of Private Wells) dealing with zone change application ZC 02/29/TC/TB (Private Wells - City of Kitchener) to the meeting this date for further consideration. In this regard, the Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02-283 prepared as an addendum to the original report DTS-02-213 which was also circulated. It was noted in the addendum report that at the November 18, 2002 meeting the Committee had requested additional information on the jurisdiction and regulation of well drilling activities and advanced well drilling technology. The report indicates there are several legal and technical issues that question whether advanced bore hole drilling and well construction techniques could be utilized as an alternative to prohibiting private wells in municipally serviced areas and these issues are discussed therein. Mr. T. Boutilier commented on his earlier presentation that was made at the November 18, 2002 meeting and briefly reviewed the content of the addendum report which has been provided as additional information without changing the original staff recommendation. In this regard, he advised that staff were still supportive of restriction of private wells where a watermain service was available. No delegations were registered respecting this matter. DTS-02-283 DTS-02-213 ADDENDUM TO DTS 02-213 PROHIBITION OF PRIVATE WELLS ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 021291TCITB CITY INITIATIED - CITY WIDE (CONT'D) DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 67 2003 -6- CITY OF KITCHENER Councillor G. Lorentz questioned the prohibition approach the proposed by-law takes, preferring instead a restrictive approach subject to drilling conditions being met. He again expressed the view that this initiative infringed on property rights and expressed concern that prohibition makes it appear the entire City is contaminated, thus sending out the wrong message. Councillor Lorentz also objected to the Region circulating and promoting this proposed draft Kitchener By-law to other area municipalities given that it had not been dealt with at the political level. Mr. Eric Hodgson confirmed that Regional staff were encouraging all area municipalities to pass the by-law. In response to earlier comment of Councillor Lorentz, Mr. Boutilier advised that municipalities do not have jurisdiction to specify conditions in respect to well operation. Mayor C. Zehr commented that notwithstanding the property rights issue, the municipality's primary concern must be protection of water resources. Councillor J. Smola questioned if there was any guarantee other area municipalities would approve a similar by-law and expressed concern that he did not want to see Kitchener as the only municipality in the Region of Waterloo with such by-law. Mr. T. Boutilier responded that there appeared to be interest from the Cities of Cambridge and Waterloo. Councillor Smola suggested that the recommendations could be approved but that implementation be deferred until the other area municipalities have dealt with a recommendation to approve such by-law. Councillor B. Vrbanovic suggested that some informal discussion of this matter could take place at a meeting of local councils. Councillor J. Gazzola questioned if there was any provision for exemption and Mr. J. Willmer responded that it would be subject to a rezoning application process. On any rezoning, Councillor Vrbanovic requested zone change application fees be waived if the application related to only a single issue. Mayor C. Zehr suggested clarification be obtained on the position of the Cities of Cambridge and Waterloo before Kitchener dealt with this matter. On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic - it was resolved: "That Zone Change Application ZC 02/29/TC/TB (Private Wells - City of Kitchener), to add a new regulation to Section 5 - General Regulations applying to all lands within the City of Kitchener, be deferred and referred to the January 13, 2003 City Council meetinq for consideration; and further, That staff be instructed to provide an update regarding the position of the Cities of Cambridge and Waterloo on this matter." 11. DTS-02-285 FUNDING CAPITAL GROWTH PROGRAM 2003-2012 The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-02- 285 dated December 31,2002 dealing with funding of the Capital Road Rehabilitation Program for the years 2003 - 2012. It was noted in the report that a detailed presentation had been made to the Committee on December 2, 2002. Mr. D. Mansell advised that the wording of the recommendation in the report had been revised and circulated to the Committee this date. He noted that staff would be working with the Finance Department on this matter with the intent that a more sustainable level of funding be achieved. Mayor C. Zehr indicated that he was supportive of the revised staff recommendation. On motion by Councillor J. Smola - it was resolved: 11. "WHEREAS Council recognizes the value to the community as a whole, of maintaining a well managed and high standard road infrastructure system; and, DTS-02-285 FUNDING CAPITAL GROWTH PROGRAM 2003-2012 (CONT'D) WHEREAS the proposed Capital budget for street resurfacing does not meet current road funding needs, while a sustained level of additional funding will have the greatest overall impact in achieving the best overall level of road standard. DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 67 2003 -7- CITY OF KITCHENER 12. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED with respect to Funding of the Capital Road Rehabilitation Program - 2003 - 2012, that Council endorse additional funding levels of up to $250,000, achieved from any savings realized from Capital reconstruction projects, during 2003 and 2004; and, BE IT FURTHER RESERVED that in the event there is additional funding of $250,000 from the Charles/Benton Street Parking Garage account, that it be transferred to the road resurfacing account in each of years 2005, 2006 and 2007." DELEGATION - FREDERICK STREET / LANCASTER STREET INTERSECTION - TIM HORTON'S RESTAURANT - PETITION REQUESTING CROSSING GUARD - PEDESTRIAN SAFETY CONCERNS RE VEHICULAR TURNING MOVEMENTS - BRIDGEPORT-CENTRE WARD 12. The Committee was in receipt of correspondence dated January 2, 2003 from Ms. Mary Ann Wasilka to which was attached a petition requesting that an adult crossing guard be placed at the intersection of Frederick and Lancaster Streets on the opening date of the new Tim Horton's restaurant at that intersection. Her letter also expresses other pedestrian safety concerns respecting the site plan of the restaurant and vehicular turning movements into and out of it. Councillor J. Smola commented briefly on the petition and submitted the original petition to the Clerk. Ms. Mary Ann Wasilka attended regarding the requests outlined in her letter and accompanying petition and also to request information on any regulations or protocol for completing a petition. She commented on earlier meetings where she had requested the median on Frederick Street be extended in order that no left turn movements could be made and pointed out that turning movements in busy traffic conditions often require acceleration on the part of the driver thus increasing the danger to pedestrians on the sidewalks at the access points into the facility. She stated that crossing guards were needed as a protective measure and indicated that Regional Council would be considering a no stopping provision along the Tim Horton's frontages. She also asked that consideration be given to extension of the traffic signal to facilitate crossing Frederick Street at Otto Street. Mr. D. Mansell indicated that he had consulted with J. McBride and had been advised that the Tim Horton's would be opening by mid February and that staff recommend preparing a report for consideration by the Committee at its February 17th meeting which would provide an opportunity for some monitoring of pedestrian activity in front of the restaurant. In response to Ms. Wasilka's request in regard to the process for preparing and filing of petitions, Mr. L. Neil advised that Council's practice over the years has been to receive petitions in whatever form the petitioners chose with the expectation that names and signatures would be legible. It was further suggested that background on any meetings with respect to the zone change for the Tim Horton's be appended to the report staff will be preparing for the February 17, 2003 Committee meeting. On motion by Councillor J. Smola - it was resolved: "That the petition attached to the correspondence dated January 2, 2003 received from Ms. Mary Ann Wasilka as well as her letter be referred to the February 17, 2003 Development and Technical Services Committee meeting for consideration; and further, DELEGATION - FREDERICK STREET / LANCASTER STREET INTERSECTION - TIM HORTON'S RESTAURANT - PETITION REQUESTING CROSSING GUARD - PEDESTRIAN SAFETY CONCERNS RE VEHICULAR TURNING MOVEMENTS DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES JANUARY 67 2003 -8- CITY OF KITCHENER - BRIDGEPORT-CENTREWARD (CONT'D) That Transportation Planning staff prepare a report addressing both the petitioners' request for an adult crossing guard at the intersection of Frederick and Lancaster Streets and other pedestrian safety concerns raised in Ms. Wasilka's letter respecting the site plan and vehicular turning movements into and out of the Tim Horton's Restaurant site located on the southwest corner of Frederick/Lancaster Streets." 13. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. L.W. Neil, AMCT Assistant City Clerk