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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDev & Tech Svcs - 2009-10-26DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES OCTOBER 26, 2009 CITY OF KITCHENER The Development and Technical Services Committee met this date, commencing at 7:03 p.m. Present: Councillor J. Gazzola -Vice-Chair Mayor C. Zehr and Councillors G. Lorentz, K. Galloway and J. Smola. Staff: C. Ladd, Chief Administrator Officer J. Uvillmer, Interim General Manager, Development and Technical Services T. Beckett, Fire Chief R. Regier, Executive Director, Economic Development J. McBride, Director, Transportation Planning G. Murphy, Director, Engineering Services A. Pinard, Interim Director of Planning M . Selling, Director of Building D. Ross, Manager, Development Review L. Bensason, Manager, Long Range Planning B. Sloan, Senior Project Manager, Official Planning C. Goodeve, Committee Administrator 1. DTS-09-146 -OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT OPI061011GITMW - ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION ZCI061051GITMW - AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW 2009-103 - IRA NEEDLES BOULEVARD - THE INC CORP. The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-09- 146, dated October 21, 2009 recommending approval of amendments to Zoning By-law 2009- 103 to be in conformity with Official Plan Amendment (OPA} No. 81 as it is proposed to be modified and ultimately approved by the Region of Waterloo. Mr. J. Willmer reviewed the report and advised that the amending by-law has been modified from the version attached to Report DTS-09-146 to reflect minor revisions put forward by the applicant. Accordingly, the staff recommendation should be amended to reference the revised by-law dated October 23, 2009. Mr. Paul Britton, MHBC Planning addressed the Committee in support of the amendments to Zoning By-law 2009-103. He requested that staff expedite the Notice of Decision for the proposed by-law and confirm the outcome of today's meeting with the Region. Mr. Willmer agreed to notify Regional staff later this date, adding that staff would endeavour to finalize the by-law as soon as possible. It was noted that any recommendation from the Committee concerning this matter would be considered at the special Council meeting to be held later this same date. On motion by Mayor C. Zehr - itwas resolved: "That the `Proposed By-law' (Ira Needles Boulevard, The INCC Corp.) for the purpose of changing the zoning from Commercial Campus Zone (C-8} with Special Use Provision 390U, Special Regulation Provision 494R and Holding Provision 55H, Commercial Campus Zone (C-8) with Special Use Provision 390U, Special Regulation Provision 494R, Special Regulation Provision 495R and Holding Provision 55H, Commercial Campus Zone (C-8) with Special Use Provision 390U, Special Regulation Provision 494R, Special Regulation Provision 496R and Holding Provision 55H and Open Space Zone (P-2) to Commercial Campus Zone (C-8) with revised Special Use Provision 390U, revised Special Regulation Provision 494R, Holding Provision 55H, Holding Provision 57H and Holding Provision 58H, Commercial Campus Zone (C-8) with revised Special Use Provision 390U, revised Special Regulation Provision 494R, Special Regulation Provision 495R, Holding Provision 55H, Holding Provision 57H and Holding Provision 58H, Commercial Campus Zone (C-8) with revised Special Use Provision 390U, revised Special Regulation Provision 494R, Special Regulation Provision 496R, Holding Provision 55H, Holding Provision 57H and Holding Provision 58H and Open Space Zone (P-2}, to implement modifications to Official Plan Amendment No. 81, be approved in the form shown in the `Proposed By-law', dated October 23, 2009." DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES OCTOBER 26, 2009 -114 - CITY OF KITCHENER 2. DTS-09-147 -PROPOSED ZONING - 617-621 KING STREET WEST The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-09- 147, dated October 1, 2009, recommending aCity-initiated zone change application to include a new Special Use Provision that recognizes funeral home as a permitted use for 617-621 King Street West. Mr. A. Pinard reviewed the report and advised that the proposed Special Use Provision also provides for minor expansion of the funeral home use and incorporates a rebuild provision in the event the structures are damaged or destroyed. Mr. Paul Puopolo, IBI Group attended on behalf of the Ratz Bechtel Funeral Home in support of the staff recommendation. On motion by Councillor J. Smola - itwas resolved: "That City-initiated Zone Change Application ZC 09/021COKIHH as it applies to 617-621 King Street West being an amendment to Schedule 74 of Appendix A and section 395 of Appendix C of By-Law Number 85-1 for the purpose of changing the zoning from Commercial Residential CR-2 with Special Regulation Provision 131 R to High Intensity Mixed Use Corridor MU-3 with Special Use Provision 395U and Holding Provision 56H, be approved, in the form shown in the "Proposed By-Law" dated October 1, 2009 attached as Appendix `A' to Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-09-147, which form incorporates changes to the proposed By-law since the public meeting of September 14, 2009; and further, That pursuant to Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 3, as amended, no further notice of the proposed By-law is required to be given." 3. DTS-09-150 -DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC091101CIGS - 19 & 23 CHARLES STREET EAST The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-09- 150, dated October 16, 2009, regarding a demolition control application for 19 and 23 Charles Street East to allow for the construction of a surface parking lot for the exclusive use of the International Gospel Centre. In addition, the Committee was in receipt this date of an aerial photograph of the subject properties provided by Mr. Sam Head. Ms. D. Ross reviewed the report and advised that staff are of the opinion that the demolition of the subject buildings is not appropriate at this time. She stated that the demolition of the buildings to construct a surface parking lot is not appropriate for the neighbourhood as it would not be a compatible use with the surrounding residential dwellings, adding that it would also break up the continuity of the existing streetscape. Ms. Ross pointed out that there will be a limited need for a surface parking lot on the subject site as sufficient parking spaces will be available for persons attending the International Gospel Centre at the new City facility to be located at the corner of Benton Street and Charles Street East. She noted that the City has allotted a percentage of parking in that facility for public use and the facility will be free of charge on Sundays. Mr. Sam Head, Dryden Smith & Head Planning Consultants Ltd. attended on behalf of the International Gospel Centre in opposition to the staff recommendation. He stated that the buildings are currently being used to provide social programs to citizens as well as for programming for their members. He advised that the church does not have enough available parking to accommodate its congregation of approximately 650 members. As a result it has to offer three services on Sundays and still does not have enough available parking spaces for their 10:30 a.m. service. He stated that the church currently has a verbal agreement with the Delta Hotel located across the street to allow their members to park there on Sundays; however, the Delta can revoke this agreement at anytime if they need those spaces. Mr. Head outlined that the proposed surface parking lot would be an interim use and that future plans for the property include expanding their existing facilities to accommodate a new gym, residential apartments, underground parking, new medical clinic, and meeting rooms for social programs. DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES OCTOBER 26, 2009 -115 - CITY OF KITCHENER 3. DTS-09-150 -DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC091101CIGS - 19 & 23 CHARLES STREET EAST (CONT'D) In response to questions, Mr. Head advised that no timeline has been set for the proposed redevelopment as further land acquisitions is required for the proposed plans. In addition, it would also be dependant upon the amount of time it would take to process the required site plan application. He stated that the subject buildings are in need of repair, adding that the church is not prepared to expend the necessary funds on those repairs when it has such a pressing need for parking. Mr. Head noted that the City's new parking facility would not be convenient for the number of seniors who attend their services. Several members commented that while they understand the church's need for parking, demolishing the buildings for the construction of a surface parking lot would not be in keeping with the intention of the City's planning policies and could have a detrimental impact on the character of the surrounding area. On motion by Councillor G. Lorentz - itwas resolved: "That Demolition Control Application DC09/10/C/GS requesting permission to demolish one (1) single detached building located at 19 Charles Street East, owned by the Trustees of the International Gospel Centre, legally described as Plan 364 PT Lot 39, be refused; and further, That Demolition Control Application DC09/10/C/GS requesting permission to demolish one (1) single detached building located at 23 Charles Street East, owned by the Trustees of the International Gospel Centre, legally described as Plan 364 PT Lot 39, hP rPf~ ~~Prl " 4. DTS-09-157 -KITCHENER GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE - OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW: SOUTHWEST URBAN AREA STUDIES - FISCHER HALLMAN CORRIDOR SECONDARY PLAN PROCESS The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-09- 157, dated October 21, 2009, providing an update on the progress of the Kitchener Growth Management Plan (KGMP), specifically the westlsouthwest urban area studies. In addition, the Committee was in receipt this date of correspondence from Mr. Peter Smith, Bousfields Inc. expressing concerns with the proposed work program outlined in Report DTS-09-157 and the commitment to meet the June 2011 deadline set for the adoption of the required amendments to the City's Official Plan. Mr. B. Sloan presented the report and advised that the City is required to have its new Official Plan in place by June 16, 2011, and included in this is the processing of amendments to re- designate the west side lands to urban land uses in accordance with approved studies. He stated that the proposed work program identifies the major steps to prepare and complete the studies for the subject area resulting in land use determinations. This work needs to be conducted between January 2010 and early 2011 in order for the final recommendations and plans to be included in the new Official Plan. He advised that to achieve this aggressive timeline and to provide the required technical expertise, it is proposed that a consultant be hired. He outlined that a Terms of Reference is currently being prepared to provide more detail regarding the background, approach to the project, and expectations for a consultant. Mr. Sloan noted that the Terms of Reference is expected to be completed in November 2009, with a report on the final contract amount and recommended consultant to be presented in January 2010. Councillor G. Lorentz questioned if consideration has being given to expanding the Business Park area, noting that in his opinion, it would be more appropriate to have the subject area designated for residential land use. Mr. Sloan advised that included in the approval of the KGMP was direction to proceed with several community-level studies for much of the west/southwest portion of the City prior to any new development. He stated that these studies are intended to result in a decision on land uses for all of the subject area indicated on the key map outlined in the staff report. He noted that this will have implications for land on the east DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES OCTOBER 26, 2009 -116 - CITY OF KITCHENER 4. DTS-09-157 -KITCHENER GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE - OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW: SOUTHWEST URBAN AREA STUDIES - FISCHER HALLMAN CORRIDOR SECONDARY PLAN PROCESS (CONT'D) side of Fischer Hallman Road that may already have a land use designation; as well as implications for land on the west side of Fischer Hallman Road which are currently designated agricultural in the Official Plan. Ms. Jennifer Voss, Manager of Planning, Activa Group, requested that the two blocks of land located on the east side of Fischer Hallman Road and Seabrook Drive within the registered plan of subdivision owned by Activa be excluded from the identified study area. She expressed concerns that as a registered plan is already in place, being included as part of these studies could potentially impede the development of those lands. Mr. Sloan advised that while it is not critical to include those two blocks within the boundaries of the area study, there may be benefits which could be gained through their inclusion. He added that the intent of the area study was to further identify the community-level studies that are required and the process through which they will be undertaken. Part of this work is to identify a draft boundary of the Fischer Hallman Corridor Secondary Plan area, as well as a Design Study to guide the future Fischer Hallman Road streetscape. He suggested that as the study area boundary is not proposed to be set this date, staff could meet with Ms. Voss over the next couple of weeks to discuss this matter in further detail. Councillor K. Galloway expressed concern with the reference in the staff report to June 2011 as being a target date. She stated that while she recognizes the significant amount of work that needs to be undertaken, it is important to reassure the affected stakeholders of the City's commitment to finalizing the necessary studies and re-designate the west side lands by June 2011. Councillor Lorentz spoke in support of committing to have the studies completed by June 2011 and suggested that staff should report back if issues arise which could impact the completion of this process within the specified timeframe. Councillor Galloway brought the staff recommendation forward for consideration with an amendment confirming the City's commitment to processing the amendments to the Official Plan to complete the necessary studies and re-designate the west side lands to appropriate uses by June 2011, and directing staff to report back should they encounter any issues that would impact their ability to meet this deadline. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway - itwas resolved: "That Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-09-157, concerning the Kitchener Growth Management Plan update on the Southwest Urban Area Studies and Fischer Hallman Corridor Secondary Plan Process, be received for information; and, That future updates on the Kitchener Growth Management Plan (KGMP) occur starting with a 2010 Monitoring Report and subsequent KGMP update; and, That future updates on the progress of studies in the Southwest Urban Area and Fischer Hallman Corridor occur at the end of Phases 2 and 4 of the studies, as outlined in the proposed work program attached to Report DTS-09-157; and further, That the City of Kitchener's commitment to processing amendments to the Official Plan to complete necessary studies and re-designate the west side lands to appropriate uses by June 2011 be re-affirmed and staff be directed to report back to the Development and Technical Services Committee should any issues arise that would impact the completion of this process within the specified timeframe." DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES OCTOBER 26, 2009 -117 - CITY OF KITCHENER 5. DTS-09-149 -DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC091091VIIIGS - 108 WOOLWICH STREET The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-09- 149, dated October 15, 2009, recommending approval of a demolition control application for 108 Woolwich Street, without conditions. Ms. D. Ross reviewed the report. In response to questions concerning the future of the well and sceptic tank located in the rear- yard of the subject property, Ms. Ross advised that the Region of Waterloo would undertake the decommissioning of both those items. On motion by Councillor J. Smola - itwas resolved: "That Demolition Control Application DC09/09/W/GS requesting permission to demolish one (1) single detached dwelling located at 108 Woolwich Street, owned by Honor Penelope Conrad, legally described as Tract German Company Pt Lot 60 be approved, without conditions." 6. DTS-09-151 -DEMOLITION CONTROL APPLICATION DC091121FIGS - 73-75, 85-87 FREDERICK STREET The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-09- 151, dated October 15, 2009, recommending approval of a demolition control application for 73-75 Frederick Street and 85-87 Fredrick Street, to facilitate the redevelopment of the site as the new Waterloo Region Consolidated Provincial Courthouse. Ms. D. Ross reviewed the report. It was noted that any recommendation from the Committee concerning this matter would be considered at the special Council meeting to be held later this same date. On motion by Councillor J. Smola - itwas resolved: "That Demolition Control Application DC09/12/FIGS requesting permission to demolish two (2) buildings located at 73-75 Frederick Street and 85-87 Fredrick Street (35-39 Weber St E), owned by Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as Represented by the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, legally described as Pt Lt 1 N/S King St & EIS Frederick St PI 364 Kitchener; Pt Lt 5-7 PI 372 Kitchener, Pt 1, 2 & 3 58r8542, Pt 1 58r8819, Pt 1, 2 & 5 58r9193; Kitchener, be approved, without conditions." 7. DTS-09-158 -OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-09- 158, dated October 20, 2009 providing an update on the process being undertaken to review the City of Kitchener Official Plan. Mr. B. Sloan reviewed the report and confirmed that the City is mandated to have its new Official Plan in place by June 16, 2011. On motion by Councillor J. Smola - itwas resolved: "That Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-09-158, providing an update on the Official Plan Review, be received for information." 8. DTS-09-156 -CIVIC DISTRICT GARAGE UPDATE The Committee considered Development and Technical Services Department report DTS-09- 156, dated October 14, 2009, providing an update on the status of the design, schedule, and budget forthe Kitchener Public Library (KPL} expansion and Civic District Garage. Mr. J. McBride reviewed the report and advised that public open houses will be held on November 3, 2009 at the Kitchener Public Library and November 7, 2009 at the Kitchener DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES OCTOBER 26, 2009 -118 - CITY OF KITCHENER 8. DTS-09-156 -CIVIC DISTRICT GARAGE UPDATE (CONT'D) Market to allow the public to provide input on the conceptual designs. He stated that the input received during this public consultation will be used to further refine the conceptual designs, following which a presentation would be made to this Committee. 9. ADJOURNMENT On motion, the meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. C. Goodeve Committee Administrator