HomeMy WebLinkAboutDev & Tech Svcs - 2003-01-20DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
JANUARY 20r 2003
CITY OF KITCHENER
The Development and Technical Services Committee met this date commencing at 7:00 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. Gazzola.
Officials Present: Ms. L. MacDonald and Messrs. G. Stewart, R. Browning, D. Mansell, J. Willmer, L.
Lynch, B. Sloan and L.W. Neil.
CPRS-03-007- ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION - APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR
The Committee was in receipt of Corporate Services Department report CPRS-03-007 dated
January 15, 2003 requesting endorsation of a recommendation to appoint a Co-Chair for the
Environmental Committee as approved at the Committee's January 9, 2003 meeting.
On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
"That Mr. Rino dal Bello be appointed Co-Chair of the Environmental Committee for a term
to expire on November 30, 2003."
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DTS-03-007
DOON VILLAGE ROAD DIVERSION
INCREASED ENGINEERING FEES
FAIRVIEW-GATEWAY WARD & SOUTH WARD
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-03-007
dated January 6, 2003 pertaining to a request for approval of increased engineering fees
experienced by Stantec Consulting Limited as a result of delays with respect to the Doon Village
Road diversion project.
On motion by Councillor M. Galloway -
it was resolved:
"That an over expenditure of $53,640 from the Development Charge Fund and $9,750 from
Water be approved for increased Engineering fees relative to the design and contract
administration for the Doon Village Road diversion from Bechtel Drive to Tilt Drive; and
further,
That staff be authorized to adjust the existing purchase order in accordance with the
approved over expenditure."
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DTS-02-275
BLEAMS ROAD, NORTH SIDE, WEST OF FISCHER-HALLMAN ROAD
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC O01181BITMW
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-00203
BIG SPRING FARMS LIMITED
SOUTH WARD
The Committee was advised that applications have been received for zone change and
subdivision for an approximate 11.78 hectare parcel of land located north of Bleams Road within
the Laurentian West community. The subdivision development will provide a range of 93-156
single detached or semi-detached dwellings and a range of 19-27 street townhouse dwellings
(with seven other blocks for lot consolidation for semi-detached dwellings). The rezoning provides
for a mixture of several zones and includes special regulations dealing with setbacks and minimum
lot width. In this regard, the Committee considered Development and Technical Services
Department report DTS-02-275 dated January 6, 2003 and a proposed by-law dated December
20, 2002 attached to the report.
It was pointed out that notice that the Committee would hold a public meeting this date to consider
this matter had previously been given.
Mr. B. Sloan summarized the purpose of the applications and explained the staging of the
subdivision. He referred to a noise study that was conducted and advised that additional rear
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BLEAMS ROAD, NORTH SIDE, WEST OF FISCHER-HALLMAN ROAD
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC O01181BITMW
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-00203
BIG SPRING FARMS LIMITED
SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
yard setbacks were included within the proposed zoning for those properties that back onto
Bleams Road. Mr. Sloan advised that in response to further discussions with Mr. P. Britton, he
was requesting City of Kitchener condition 3.18 be deleted and a new condition 6.12 added that
would provide for a variety of housing designs and a variety of lot widths and / or building
elevations within Iotless Blocks 8, 9 and 15-18 (stage 1). A memorandum outlining this request
was circulated to the Committee.
Mr. Paul Britton, MacNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson Planning Limited, attended on behalf of
Big Spring Farms Limited to advise that he was in agreement with the recommendations in the
staff report and the revisions requested this date. He also stated that he wished to confirm for the
record that the three major developers within Laurentian West were discussing cost sharing issues
such as stormwater servicing.
No other delegations were registered respecting this matter.
The recommendations in the staff report and the revisions requested this date were then
considered.
On motion by Councillor M. Galloway -
it was resolved:
That Zone Change Application ZC 00/18/B/TMW (Bleams Road / Laurentian West
Community - Big Spring Farms Ltd.) requesting a change in zoning from Agricultural
Zone (A-l) to Residential Three Zone (R-3), Residential Three Zone (R-3) with
special regulation provision 333R, Residential Four Zone (R-4), Residential Four
Zone (R-4) with special regulation provision 397R, Residential Six Zone (R-6),
Residential Six Zone (R-6) with special regulation provision 397R and Open Space
Zone (P-2) on lands legally described as Part of Lots 139 & 140, German Company
Tract, in the City of Kitchener, be approved in the form shown in the "Proposed By-
law", dated December 20th, 2002, without conditions.
It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning
for the City and is in conformity with the City's Municipal Plan.
That the City of Kitchener, pursuant to Section 51 (31) of the Planning Act R.S.O.
1990, Chapter P 13 as amended, and Delegation By-law 97-061, grant draft
approval to Plan of Subdivision Application 30T-00203 (Bleams Road), in the City of
Kitchener, for Big Spring Farms Ltd., subject to the following conditions:
That this approval applies to Plan of Subdivision 30T-00203 as shown on the plan
prepared by MHBC Planning Limited last revised December 17th, 2002 and as
shown on the Plan of Subdivision prepared by the City of Kitchener dated December
20th, 2002, which shows the following:
Stage 1
Lots/Blocks 1-18
Blocks 19-25
Block 26
Block 27
- 93-156 units
- single or semi-detached
-lot consolidation (semi-detached)
- 6m walkway
- 10m walkway/service corridor
Stage 2
Blocks 1-4
Block 5
Block 6
- 19-27 units
- street townhouses
- 6m walkway
- open space (H.E.P.C.)
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3. DTS-02-275
BLEAMS ROAD, NORTH SIDE, WEST OF FISCHER-HALLMAN ROAD
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC O01181BITMW
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-00203
BIG SPRING FARMS LIMITED
SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
Total
- 112-183 units
2. CITY OF KITCHENER CONDITIONS:
2.1
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a City Standard Residential
Subdivision Agreement, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, with the SUBDIVIDER (Big
Spring Farms Ltd.) regarding the lands shown outlined on the attached Plan of
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Subd~ws~on dated December 20 , 2002 and which shall contain the following special
conditions:
Section 3 Prior to Servicing
3.16 The SUBDIVIDER agrees that the plan shall be registered in two stages in
accordance with the following:
a)
Stage 1 must be registered first and shall be registered concurrently
with or at any time subsequent to the registration of Stages 9 and 10
in the adjacent Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-95015; and
b)
Stage 2 shall be registered after Stage 1 and concurrently with or at
any time subsequent to the registration of Stage 11 in the adjacent
Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-95015.
3.17
The SUBDIVIDER shall make satisfactory financial arrangements with the
Director of Engineering Services for construction of a 1.5 metres concrete
sidewalk along the entire Bleams Road frontage of the property.
Section 4 Prior to the Issuance of Building Permits
4.22
The SUBDIVIDER agrees to undertake any measures required to ensure
proper water pressure to all lots and blocks within the proposed
development, to the satisfaction of the CITY'S Director of Engineering
Services or Chief Building Official.
4.23
The SUBDIVIDER agrees that no building permits shall be issued for
Blocks 19 to 25 (Stage 1) until said Blocks are consolidated with the
future lots in Block 19 (Stage 9) of the adjacent Plan of Subdivision 30T-
95015.
Section 6 Other Time Frames
6.10
The SUBDIVIDER agrees that construction traffic to and from the proposed
subdivision shall be restricted to using Activa Avenue to Ottawa Street via
David Bergey Drive and to using Activa Avenue to Bleams Road via
Donnenwerth Street for Stage 1 and restricted to using Bleams Road to Red
Clover Court for Stage 2 (a temporary Regional Road Access Permit will be
required) and prohibited from using other internal residential streets in the
community. The SUBDIVIDER agrees to advise all relevant contractors,
builders and other persons of this requirement with the SUBDIVIDER being
responsible for any required signage, all to the satisfaction of the CITY'S
Director of Engineering Services.
6.11 The SUBDIVIDER shall construct a community/pedestrian trail connection
between Block 26 (Stage 1 ) and Block 5 (Stage 2) over Block 6 (Stage 2) to
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BLEAMS ROAD, NORTH SIDE, WEST OF FISCHER-HALLMAN ROAD
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC O01181BITMW
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-00203
BIG SPRING FARMS LIMITED
SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
the satisfaction of the CITY's General Manager of Community Services no
later than when the final course of asphalt is installed in Stage 2.
6.12
That in the interest of providing a variety of house designs within Iotless
Blocks 8, 9 and 15-18 (Stage 1), the SUBDVlVlDER agrees to ensure a
variety of lot widths and/or building elevations within each Block.
2.2
That prior to final approval of the plan to be registered, the SUBDIVIDER shall fulfill
the following conditions:
1. The City Standard Residential Subdivision Agreement be registered on title.
The SUBDIVIDER shall submit copies of the final plan for registration to the
CITY'S Director of Planning and shall obtain approval therefrom.
The SUBDIVIDER agrees to commute all local improvement charges
outstanding on any part of the lands and to pay all outstanding taxes on the
lands.
The SUBDIVIDER shall install within the subdivision any required geodetic
monuments under the direction of the CITY'S Director of Engineering
Services, with coordinate values and elevations thereon and submit for
registration the plans showing the location of the monuments, their
coordinate values, elevations and code numbers as prescribed by the
Surveyor General of Ontario.
The SUBDIVIDER shall make satisfactory arrangements with Kitchener
Wilmot Hydro for the provision of permanent electrical services to the
subdivision and/or the relocation of the existing services. Further, the
SUBDIVIDER acknowledges that this may include the payment of all costs
associated with the provision of temporary services and the removal of such
services when permanent installations are possible.
The SUBDIVIDER shall make satisfactory arrangements for the provision of
permanent telephone services to the subdivision and/or the relocation of the
existing services. Further, the SUBDIVIDER acknowledges that this may
include the payment of all costs associated with the provision of temporary
services and the removal of such services when permanent installations are
possible.
The SUBDIVIDER shall make arrangements for the
easements required for utilities and municipal services.
agrees to comply with the following easement procedure:
granting of any
The SUBDIVIDER
(a)
to provide copies of the subdivision plan proposed for registration and
reference plan(s) showing the easements to HYDRO, and telephone
companies and the City, to the CITY'S Director of Planning.
(b)
to ensure that there are no conflicts between the desired locations for
utility easements and those easement locations required by the
CITY'S Director of Engineering Services for municipal services;
(c)
to ensure that there are no conflicts between utility or municipal
service easement locations and any approved Tree
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BLEAMS ROAD, NORTH SIDE, WEST OF FISCHER-HALLMAN ROAD
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC O01181BITMW
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-00203
BIG SPRING FARMS LIMITED
SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
Preservation/Enhancement Plan;
(d)
if utility easement locations are proposed within lands to be conveyed
to, or presently owned by the CITY, the SUBDIVIDER shall obtain
prior written approval from the CITY'S Director of Planning or, in the
case of parkland, the CITY'S Director of Operations; and
(e)
to provide to the CITY'S Director of Planning, a clearance letter from
each of HYDRO and telephone companies. Such letter shall state
that the respective utility company has received all required grants of
easement, or alternatively, no easements are required.
The SUBDIVIDER shall dedicate all roads, road widenings and public
walkways to the CITY by the registration of the Plan of Subdivision.
The SUBDIVIDER shall erect and maintain a subdivision billboard sign at
each major entrance to the subdivision, in accordance with a plan approved
by the CITY'S Director of Planning, in accordance with the following criteria:
a)
The sign shall be located outside the required yard setbacks of the
applicable zone and outside the corner visibility triangle, with the
specific, appropriate location to be approved by the CITY's Director of
Planning;
b)
The sign shall have a minimum clearance of 1.5 metres, a maximum
height of 6 metres, and a maximum area of 13 square metres;
c)
Graphics shall depict the features within the limits of the subdivision
including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, approved
street layout, including emergency access roads, zoning, lotting and
specific land uses, types of parks, storm water management areas,
hydro corridors, trail links and walkways, potential or planned transit
routes and bus stop locations, notification regarding contacts for
school sites, noise attenuation measures, environmentally sensitive
areas, tree protection areas, special buffer/landscaping areas, water
courses, flood plain areas, railway lines and hazard areas and shall
also make general reference to land uses on adjacent lands including
references to any formal development applications, all to the
satisfaction of the CITY'S Director of Planning;
d)
Approved subdivision billboard locations shall be conveniently
accessible to the public for viewing. Low maintenance landscaping is
required around the sign and suitable parking and pedestrian access
may be required between the sign location and public roadway in
order to provide convenient accessibility for viewing; and
e)
The SUBDIVIDER shall ensure that the information is current as of the
date the sign is erected. Notice shall be posted on the subdivision
billboard signs advising that information may not be current and to
obtain updated information, inquiries should be made at the CITY'S
Development and Technical Services Department.
3. DTS-02-275
10.
That the 5% parkland dedication required for the entire Plan of Subdivision,
being 0.589 hectares, shall be satisfied by a cash-in-lieu contribution for 5%
BLEAMS ROAD, NORTH SIDE, WEST OF FISCHER-HALLMAN ROAD
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ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 00/18/B/TMW
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-00203
BIG SPRING FARMS LIMITED
SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
of the value of the all the lands within the plan. The value of the cash
contribution shall be determined by the City's appraiser as of the day before
the day of approval of the draft plan of subdivision, payable to the City prior
to the City's release of the plan for registration.
11.
To expedite the approval for registration, the SUBDIVIDER shall submit to
the CITY'S Director of Planning, a detailed written submission documenting
how all conditions imposed by this approval that require completion prior to
registration of the subdivision plan(s), have been satisfied.
12.
To convey to the CITY the following lands for the purposes stated therein, at
no cost and free of encumbrance, concurrently with the registration of the
plan of subdivision:
STAGE 2
a) Block 6 for open space.
3. REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO CONDITIONS
That the Subdivider satisfies the following conditions to the satisfaction of the
Regional Municipality of Waterloo Commissioner of Planning, Housing and
Community Services:
That the owner agrees to stage the development of this subdivision in a
manner satisfactory to the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing and
Community Services.
That the subdivision agreement be registered by the City of Kitchener against
the land to which it applies and a copy of the registered agreement be
forwarded to the Regional Commissioner of Planning, Housing and
Community Services prior to final approval of the subdivision plan.
That prior to any grading, a lot grading and drainage plan and stormwater
management report be submitted for approval, for the entire draft plan of
subdivision, to the satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of Engineering
where lands drain to a regional facility.
That prior to the registration of Stage One of the plan, the owner shall
prepare a noise study to indicate to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo
methods to be used to abate traffic noise levels from Regional Road No. 56
(Bleams Road), and if necessary, the owner shall enter into a registered
agreement with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to provide for
implementation of the approved noise study attenuation measures prior to the
issuance of building permits.
That prior to the registration of Stage One of the plan, the owner shall enter
into an agreement with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo to erect a 1.82
metre high permanent maintenance free fence adjacent to Regional Road
No. 56 (Bleams Road), with an opening for the sidewalk connection to Red
Clover Court, in accordance with Regional policies and procedures, except
where a noise wall may be required as a result of Condition No. 4 above.
DTS-02-275
That prior to any grading or construction, and final approval of all or any part
of the draft plan of subdivision, a consultant Archaeologist shall carry out an
BLEAMS ROAD, NORTH SIDE, WEST OF FISCHER-HALLMAN ROAD
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ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 00/18/B/TMW
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-00203
BIG SPRING FARMS LIMITED
SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
Archaeological Survey and Rescue Excavation of any significant
archaeological remains found on site, at the expense of the owner.
That the SUBDIVIDER obtain a temporary Regional Road Access Permit for
the construction access from Regional Road No. 56 (Bleams Road) to Red
Clover Court for Stage 2 and make arrangements for the closure of any
redundant field access on Bleams Road.
a)
That the owner enter into an Agreement for Servicing with the
Regional Municipality of Waterloo to preserve access to municipal
water supply and municipal wastewater treatment services prior to
final approval or any agreement for the installation of underground
services, whichever occurs first. Where the owner has already
entered into an agreement for the installation of underground
servicing with the area municipality, such agreement shall be
amended to provide for a Regional Agreement for Servicing prior to
registration of any part of the plan. The Regional Commissioner of
Engineering shall advise prior to an Agreement for Servicing that
sufficient water supplies and wastewater treatment capacity is
available for this plan, or the portion of the plan to be registered.
b)
That the owner include the following statement in all agreements of
lease or purchase and sale that may be entered into pursuant to
Section 52 of the Planning Act, prior to the registration of this plan:
"The lot, lots, block or blocks which are the subject of this agreement
of lease or purchase and sale are not yet registered as a plan of
subdivision. The fulfilment of all conditions of draft plan approval,
including the commitment of water supply and sewage treatment
services thereto by the Region and other authorities, has not yet been
completed to permit registration of the plan. Accordingly, the
purchaser should be aware that the vendor is making no
representation or warranty that the lot, lots, block or blocks which are
the subject of this agreement or lease or purchase and sale will have
all conditions of draft plan approval satisfied, including the availability
of servicing, until the plan is registered."
4. OTHER AGENCY CONDITIONS
That prior to final approval of the plan for registration, the SUDIVIDER shall
submit a lot grading and drainage plan, showing existing and final grades, to
Hydro One for review and approval.
That any development in conjunction with the subdivision must not block
vehicular access to any Hydro One facility located on the right-of-way.
During construction there will be no storage of materials or mounding of earth
or other debris on the right-of-way. The Subdivider will be responsible for
restoration of any damage to the right-of-way from construction of the
subdivision.
That the costs of any relocations or revisions to Hydro One facilities that are
necessary to accommodate this subdivision will be borne by the
SUBDIVIDER.
3. DTS-02-275 BLEAMS ROAD, NORTH SIDE, WEST OF FISCHER-HALLMAN ROAD
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ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 00/18/B/TMW
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-00203
BIG SPRING FARMS LIMITED
SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
That prior to registration of Stage Two, the SUBDIVIDER shall grant and
register a supplemental easement to Hydro One to ensure that existing Hydro
One facilities and easement rights are adequately protected. The easement
rights of Hydro One and its legal predecessors are to be protected and
maintained.
5. CLEARANCE CONDITIONS
That prior to the signing of the final plan by the City's Director of Planning, the
Director shall be advised by the Regional Commissioner of Planning,
Housing and Community Services that Conditions 3.1-3.7 have been carried
out to the satisfaction of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. The
clearance letter from the Region shall include a brief statement detailing how
each condition has been satisfied.
That prior to the signing of the final plan by the City's Director of Planning, the
Director shall be advised by Hydro One that Conditions 4.1 to 4.4 have been
carried out to the satisfaction of Hydro One. The clearance letter from Hydro
One shall include a brief statement detailing how the condition has been
satisfied.
That prior to the signing of the final plan by the City's Director of Planning, the
Director shall be advised by Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro that Conditions 2.2.5
and 2.2.7 have been carried out satisfactorily. The clearance letter should
contain a brief statement as to how the condition was satisfied.
That prior to the signing of the final plan by the City's Director of Planning, the
Director shall be advised by the telephone companies that Conditions 2.2.6
and 2.2.7 have been carried out satisfactorily. The clearance letter should
contain a brief statement as to how the condition was satisfied.
6. NOTES
Development Charges
The owner/developer is advised that the provisions of the Development
Charge By-laws of the City of Kitchener and the Regional Municipality are
applicable.
Registry Act
The final plans for Registration must be in conformity with Ontario Regulation
43/96, as amended, under The Registry Act.
Updated Information
It is the responsibility of the owner of this draft plan to advise the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo and the City of Kitchener Development and
Technical Services Department of any changes in ownership, agent, address
and phone number.
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Regional Agreement
Most of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo conditions can be satisfied
through an agreement. The onus is on the owner to contact Regional staff in
writing to request the preparation of such an agreement. A copy of a
reference plan showing the lands to be registered that are affected by the
agreement and the conditions to be covered by the agreement should be
provided. The fees for the preparation and registration of this agreement,
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ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 00/18/B/TMW
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-00203
BIG SPRING FARMS LIMITED
SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
payable to the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, are currently $375.00 and
$50.00 respectively.
Fees
The owner/developer is advised that the City of Kitchener and the Regional
Municipality of Waterloo have adopted By-Laws, pursuant to Section 69 of
the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P.13, to prescribe a tariff of fees for
application, recirculation, draft approval, modification to draft approval and
registration release of plans of subdivision.
Approvals for Servicing Systems
The proposed water distribution system meets the definition of a "water
works" as defined in the Ontario Water Resources Act. Prior to the
construction of the proposed water supply system the proponent must ensure
that the application for approval of water works along with appropriate
supporting information is submitted to the Ministry of the Environment for
approval.
Stormwater Management
The proposed stormwater management system meets the definition of a
"sewage works" as defined in the Ontario Water Resources Act. Therefore,
approval of the Director must be obtained under Section 53 of the Ontario
Water Resources Act prior to the construction of the proposed stormwater
management system. The proponent must ensure that the application for
approval of sewage works, and appropriate supporting information, are
submitted to the Ministry of the Environment for approval.
Sewage System
The proposed sanitary sewage collection system meets the definition of a
"sewage works' as defined in the Ontario Water Resources Act. Therefore,
approval of the Director must be obtained under section 53 of the Ontario
Water Resources Act prior to the construction of the proposed sanitary
sewage collection system. The proponent must ensure that the application
for approval of sewage works, and appropriate supporting information, are
submitted to the Ministry of the Environment for approval.
Planning Act Applicability
This draft plan was received on or after May 22, 1996 and shall be processed
and finally disposed of under the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as
amended by S.O. 1996, c.4 (Bill 20).
10.
Regional Servicing Agreement
The owneddeveloper is advised that draft approval is not a commitment by
The Regional Municipality of Waterloo to water and wastewater servicing
capacity. To secure this commitment the owner/developer must enter into an
"Agreement for Servicing" with The Regional Municipality of Waterloo by
requesting that the Region's Planning and Culture Department initiate
preparation of the agreement. When sufficient capacity is confirmed by the
Region's Commissioner of Engineering to service the density as defined by
the plan to be registered, the owner/developer will be offered an "Agreement
for Servicing". This agreement will be time limited, define the servicing
commitment by density and use. Should the "Agreement for Servicing"
expire prior to plan registration, a new agreement will be required.
3. DTS-02-275
BLEAMS ROAD, NORTH SIDE, WEST OF FISCHER-HALLMAN ROAD
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC O01181BITMW
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SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 30T-00203
BIG SPRING FARMS LIMITED
SOUTH WARD (CONT'D)
The owner/developer is to provide the Regional Municipality of Waterloo with
two print copies of the proposed plan to be registered along with the written
request for a servicing agreement.
11.
Registration Release
To ensure that a Regional Release is issued by the Regional Commissioner
of Planning and Culture to the City of Kitchener prior to year end, it is the
responsibility of the owner to ensure that all fees have been paid, that all
Regional conditions have been satisfied and the required clearance letters,
agreements, prints of plan to be registered, and any other required
information or approvals have been deposited with the Regional Planner
responsible for the file, no later than December 15th. Regional staff can not
ensure that a Regional Release would be issued prior to year end where the
owner has failed to submit the appropriate documentation by this date.
12.
Hydro Lands
The transmission lines abutting this subdivision operate at either 500,000 or
230,000 volts. Section 186 - Proximity - of the Regulations for Construction
Projects in the Occupational Health and Safety Act, require that no object be
brought closer than 6 metres (20 feet) to the energised 500 kV conductor.
The distance for a 230kV conductor is 3 metres (10 feet). It is the
proponent's responsibility to be aware, and to make all personnel on site
aware, that all equipment and personnel must come no closer than the
distance specified in the Act. They should also be aware that the conductors
can raise and lower without warning, depending on the electrical demand
placed on the line.
13.
Final Plans - Subdivision
When the survey has been completed and the final plan prepared to satisfy
the requirements of the Registry Act, they should be forwarded to the City of
Kitchener. If the plans comply with the terms of approval, and we have
received an assurance from the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and
applicable clearance agencies that the necessary arrangements have been
made, the signature will be endorsed on the plan and it will be forwarded to
the Registry Office for registration.
The following is required for registration and under The Registry Act and for
our use:
One (1) original mylar
Four (4) mylar copies
Four (4) white paper prints
It is the opinion of this Committee that approval of this application is proper planning
for the City."
4. DTS-03-O04
247 MADISON AVENUE SOUTH
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 011131MIET
G. & V. SHEARER / ROBERT DEUTSCHMANN
WEST-VICTORIA PARK WARD
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The Committee was advised that a zone change application has been received from G. & V.
Shearer / Robert Deutschmann respecting lands known municipally as 247 Madison Avenue
South. It was noted in the report that the purpose of the application is to rezone the subject
property to legalize a one storey existing automobile repair service located in the rear lot with the
DTS-03-004 247 MADISON AVENUE SOUTH
ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZC 011131MIET
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G. & V. SHEARER / ROBERT DEUTSCHMANN
WEST-VICTORIA PARK WARD (CONT'D)
front of the lot having an existing residential dwelling. The property is currently used for residential
purposes in the front building and the automotive repair service in the rear building. In this regard,
the Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-03-004
dated January 3, 2003 and a proposed by-law dated December 12, 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, made specific reference to the zoning
by-law condition respecting a decorative fence and advised that staff had nothing further to add.
No delegations were registered respecting this matter.
On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz -
it was resolved:
"That Zone Change Application ZC 01/13/M/ET (247 Madison Avenue South - G. & V.
Shearer/Robert Deutschmann) requesting a change in zoning from Residential Five Zone
(R-5) to General Industrial Zone (M-2) with Special Regulation Provision 368R, on the
lands legally described as Part Lot 1, Christian Eby's Survey, Registered Plan 366,
municipally known as 247 Madison Avenue South, be approved, in the form shown in the
"Proposed By-Law", dated December 12, 2002, subject to the following conditions:
1)
That prior to any readings of the amending Zoning By-law, the owner constructs a
1.8 metre high decorative fence as a visual barrier along the south property line,
directly adjacent to the parking area, in accordance with the approved site plan; and,
2)
The owner acknowledges that Condition 1 is requested to be satisfied within 12
months of the day of Council having approved by resolution Zone Change
Application 01/13/M/ET. In the event that the requirement is not fulfilled within the
12 month period, Council may consider rescinding its zone change approval.
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."
DTS-03-011
ACCREDITATION OF KITCHENER FIRE DEPARTMENT RE:
COMMISSION ON FIRE ACCREDITATION INTERNATIONAL (CFAI)
The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-03-011
dated January 9, 2003 requesting approval for the Kitchener Fire Department to pursue an
accreditation with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). It was pointed out in
the report that with higher public expectations and legislative mandates placed on the fire service,
it is important the Fire Department review and clearly document all of its levels of service delivery.
Further, by undertaking this initiative, the City will effectively conduct a complete review of its fire
service and develop a community master plan which will guide the department for the next 3 - 5
years. Benefits of the program as well as the required process to achieve accreditation were
documented in the staff report.
Fire Chief R. Browning summarized the purpose of the report, spoke to the benefits of
accreditation and the development opportunity that this matter would provide to a member of the
department.
In response to questions, Chief Browning advised that the only Canadian city that has achieved
accreditation was the City of Calgary from which very positive feedback on their undertaking has
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COMMISSION ON FIRE ACCREDITATION INTERNATIONAL (CFAI)
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been received. He also pointed out that the process will define the departments services which
may turn out to be beneficial to the City after insurance underwriters have had an opportunity to
review the document. He further commented that the project represented a tool to change the
culture of the organization and would have no additional impact on the departments budget.
On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
"That the Kitchener Fire Department be authorized to pursue accreditation through the
Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) and the project be funded as
proposed in Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-03-011 ."
DTS-03-009 - 2003 REGIONAL ROADS PROGRAMME AND CAPITAL FORECAST
&
DELEGATION - PRESENTATION - DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL ROADS PROGRAM
The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-03-
009 dated January 14, 2003 dealing with the 2003 Regional Roads Programme and Capital
Forecast for the City of Kitchener. It was noted in the report that staff from engineering, planning
and transportation planning have met with regional staff and reviewed the program which has
been aligned with the City's own Capital Program. The works and the regional share of the costs
for same were listed in the report with a total expenditure proposed by the Region for Kitchener
being $10,755,000 for 2003.
Mr. D. Mansell provided a brief summary of the staff report.
Messrs. Rob Gallivan and Gary MacDonald attended on behalf of the Region to give a powerpoint
presentation of the Region's 2003 Transportation Capital Program for the City of Kitchener. The
purpose of the program was described which included its development, new initiatives, budget
process, 2002 accomplishments and works plan for 2003. The priority setting process was
presented along with issues taken into consideration. Such issues were input from area
municipalities, project coordination, cost effectiveness, inclusion of all required utilities upgrade
and regard to the Transportation Master Plan. New initiatives in 2003 were discussed including
the Cycling Master Plan implementation and long term roads rehabilitation funding strategy
implementation. Slides were shown outlining the results of work completed in 2002 and illustrating
street and bridge work where improvements were planned in 2003. Comments were then made
on the budget process for 2003 works and the intent to carry out a mid-year review of the
scheduled improvement program. A summary outlining the status of upcoming regional road
projects in Kitchener was circulated to the Committee. The works involved include: Weber Street
from Queen Street to Victoria Street; the Freeport bridge rehabilitation including the widening of
King Street for left turn lanes at Freeport Hospital, Stonegate Drive and Morrison Road; Victoria
Street widening, including trunk sewer work and subsequent contracts over the years 2004-2007;
Homer Watson Boulevard widening from Block Line Road to Bleams Road; Highland Road
widening from Westmount Road to Fischer-Hallman Road; and Ira Needles Boulevard from
Highway 7/8 to Erbsville Road to be completed in phases over the years 2004-2005. Mr.
MacDonald indicated that any municipal requests for changes to the program could be addressed
at the mid-year program review session.
The Committee entered into a general discussion of their concerns relating to the roads program
with the delegation. The delegation noted that the date scheduled for the Freeport bridge closure
and rehabilitation work was June 30 and had been established with the intent that the new
Franklin Street bridge structure over Highway 8 would be in place. The issue of access to
Freeport Hospital was raised and it was noted that an option to fully close King Street was being
explored that would involve utilizing Stonegate Drive to access the Freeport Hospital property.
With this information being made available, Mayor C. Zehr disclosed a pecuniary interest and
abstained from discussion relating to the work on King Street East and the Freeport bridge, as
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he owns property on Stonegate Drive.
Regional staff advised that King Street East was to be constructed with three lanes of width but
having dedicated left turn lanes within the three lane width. Councillor B. Vrbanovic stated that
this design was not his recollection of what was agreed to and advised that he would further
discuss the matter with Mr. G. MacDonald.
Councillor G. Lorentz questioned when Highland Road West would be widened to four lanes
between Fischer-Hallman Road and future Ira Needles Boulevard and was advised by regional
staff that the work was not scheduled. Councillor Lorentz maintained that the works should be a
priority in the Region's roads program particularily with Ira Needles Boulevard nearing the point of
development and significant numbers of pedestrians and volumes of traffic already utilizing this
section of Highland Road West and stated that it should be widened as soon as possible. He
asked that Regional staff review this issue. Councillor Lorentz then raised the matter of the
redesign of the intersection of Queen Street South and Westmount Road that had taken place in
2002 and stated he had never been consulted with respect to the design. He commented that the
redesign has created a bottleneck with only one through lane eastbound toward the Downtown
and that the situation needed to be improved. He suggested that any problems with the previous
design could have been alleviated by extending the timing sequence of left turn signals.
Councillor Lorentz also commented that it was his understanding that improvements to Queen
Street South had been further delayed and he questioned why there was not a conserted effort to
deal with the bottlenecks on Queen Street given that it is a main access to Downtown. Mr.
Gallivan advised that underground works on Queen Street were scheduled in conjunction with its
reconstruction in 2007.
Mayor C. Zehr referred to the Queen / Benton diversion which regional staff were recommending
be taken out of the RROP which would have the effect of creating a greater bottleneck of traffic on
Queen Street. Further, he commented that if work of such significance was removed by the
Region other improvements ought to be brought forth. Councillor C. Weylie commented on the
operation of the new traffic signals on Fischer-Hallman Road that allow transit buses to turn left
into the Highland Hills Mall and expressed the view that they were not operating properly as
northbound traffic on Fischer-Hallman Road was being delayed when buses were turning left into
the Mall. Other comments were made on the numerous accidents taking place at the intersection
of Stoke Drive and Fischer-Hallman Road, sidewalks on regional roads as well as the impacts on
the Downtown of regional policies in respect to Victoria Street South and Queen Street South.
On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
"That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo's 2003 Roads Capital Programme for the City
of Kitchener as outlined in Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-
03-009 be endorsed; notwithstanding concerns as outlined in the January 20, 2003
Development & Technical Services Committee meeting minutes with respect to the
following:
the final design of the King Street East widening from River Road to the Freeport
Bridge not conforming with what was previously agreed to
the widening of Highland Road West to 4 lanes from Fischer-Hallman Road to future
Ira Needles Boulevard not being a priority nor listed in the Regions 10 Year Capital
Forecast
· the redesign of the intersection of Queen Street South at Westmount Road having
created a dangerous peak hours bottleneck with eastbound Queen Street traffic
having only one through lane causing extremely lengthy back-ups on Queen Street
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South from Westmount Road to Warren Road, and sometimes as far as Southridge
Public School
the delay in implementation of several intersection improvements to deal with
existing bottlenecks on Queen Street South from Highland Road to the Downtown
the Queen / Benton Streets diversion being removed from the RROP with no related
improvements proposed in its place
improper activation of traffic signals restricting northbound traffic on Fischer-Hallman
Road when transit buses turn left into the Highland Hills Mall
the economic vitality of Downtown Kitchener being negatively impacted as a result of
access to the Downtown being restricted by the Region's Policies with respect to
prohibiting the 4 lane widening of Victoria Street South and delay of intersection
improvements to Queen Street South
the impact of traffic from developing residential subdivisions using Ira Needles
Boulevard to access Victoria Street South and Queen Street South in order to enter
the Downtown, thus worsening existing traffic bottlenecks on Victoria and Queen
Streets."
Mayor C. Zehr previously disclosed a pecuniary interest and abstained from discussion and voting
in respect to the Freeport Bridge rehabilitation / King Street East widening as he owns property on
Stonegate Drive.
DTS-03-012
STATUS OF KPMG REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS RE:
CITY OF KITCHENER ORGANIZATIONAL REVIEW OF THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT
The Committee was provided with Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-
03-012 dated January 9, 2003 prepared for information purposes only dealing with the status of
KPMG report recommendations for the organizational review of the Fire Department. A summary
attached to the report identified the key recommendations and their status at this time, many of
which have been completed.
DTS-03-016
PROPOSED REGIONAL AMBULANCE STATION AT FIRE STATION #3
RIVER ROAD AND OTTAWA STREET NORTH
CHICOPEE-GRAND RIVER WARD
The Committee was in receipt of Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-03-
016 dated January 16, 2003 prepared for information only prepared as a follow-up to approaches
made by Regional Ambulance staff on the prospect of housing an ambulance at Fire Station #3
located at River Road and Ottawa Street North. The report briefly summarizes location options
that have been considered by ambulance staff and notes that they are currently preparing a
supplementary report for consideration by Regional Council. It is the understanding of Kitchener
Fire staff that a location at Nottingham Avenue / Ottawa Street North continues to be the first
choice of ambulance staff given it provides the best response coverage for their service. However,
should Regional Council indicate a preference to locate at the City's Fire Station #3, a more
detailed report would be prepared by Fire staff for consideration by City Council.
Councillor B. Vrbanovic commented that it did not make any sense for the Region to be
constructing its own building at Ottawa Street North and Nottingham Avenue when only a short
distance away an ambulance service could be attached to Fire Station #3 at River Road and
Ottawa Street. Mayor C. Zehr advised that both he and Councillor Jake Smola had raised the
DTS-03-016 PROPOSED REGIONAL AMBULANCE STATION AT FIRE STATION #3
RIVER ROAD AND OTTAWA STREET NORTH
CHICOPEE-GRAND RIVER WARD (CONT'D)
issue at the regional level suggesting that not enough consideration was being given to locating
the ambulance station at Fire Station #3. Mayor Zehr advised that to date full costing of regional
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staff proposals for a separate location had not been documented and stated that regional staff
must establish such costs including everything relating to full development of a separate site in
order to compare the costs to attaching an ambulance service operation to Fire Station #3.
Fire Chief R. Browning advised that the regional ambulance service covers a broader area than
what the Fire Department does from Station #3 and it appeared that was the reason for their
interest in the Ottawa / Nottingham site because of proximity to the expressway. Councillor G.
Lorentz responded that locating a few blocks easterly on Ottawa Street was of no consequence.
The method of how the ambulance service operates out of its satellite stations was then briefly
discussed including the deployment and rotation philosophy. Councillor G. Lorentz asked Chief
Browning to obtain information from fire staff as to how the Forest Heights ambulance station is
being utilized.
On motion by Councillor B. Vrbanovic -
it was resolved:
"That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo be urged to consider Fire Station #3 as the
preferred location for housing an ambulance service on the easterly side of Ktichener."
9. ADJOURNMENT
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
L.W. Neil, AMCT
Assistant City Clerk