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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSI Minutes - 2018-04-30PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES APRIL 30, 2018 CITY OF KITCHENER The Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee met this date, commencing at 7:02 p.m. Present: Councillor P. Singh, Chair Councillors S. Davey, F. Etherington, Y. Fernandes, K. Galloway-Sealock, J. Gazzola, B. Ioannidis, Z. Janecki, S. Marsh and D. Schnider. Staff: D. Chapman, Chief Administrative Officer M. May, General Manager, Community Services & Deputy Chief Administrative Officer J. Lautenbach, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services D. McGoldrick, General Manager, Infrastructure Services V. Raab, General Manager, Corporate Services J. Readman, General Manager, Development Services A. Pinard, Director, Planning B. Sloan, Manager, Long Range and Policy Planning N. Goss, Senior Planner L. Nelson, Economic Development Analyst R. Kelly-Ruetz, Technical Assistant J. Rodrigues, Committee Administrator Councillor P. Singh advised this is a formal public meeting to consider applications under the Planning Act. If a person or public body that would otherwise have an ability to appeal a decision of the City of Kitchener to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Kitchener before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. 1.DSD-18-002 - CROZBY – STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING The Committee considered Development Services Department report DSD-18-002 regarding the Comprehensive Review of the Zoning By-law (CRoZBY) and the companion Official Plan amendment. In addition, the Committee was in receipt this date of five written submissions related to CRoZBY. Ms. N. Goss provided a PowerPoint presentation on the CRoZBY process to date, highlights of what will be included in the final draft by-law, and next steps, noting Council consideration of the final by-law and companion Official Plan amendment will be in 2019. Mr. G. Scheels, GSP Group Inc., the agent on behalf of the Audi, Acura, BMW/MINI, and Mercedes Benz located at Victoria Street and Shirley Drive, addressed the Committee in opposition of the proposed EMP-2 and EMP-5 zoning. He expressed concern that the proposed zoning does not allow for the automotive sales function to continue on these properties. He provided the Committee with two potential solutions, which included adding automotive sales in Business Parks or adopting an Official Plan Amendment to create special policies for Victoria Street and Shirley Drive to permit automotive dealerships. Mr. R. Currie, the property owner of 1893 Ottawa Street South and on behalf of neighbouring property 1901 Ottawa Street South, addressed the Committee in opposition to the proposed Natural Heritage Conservation (NHC) zoning. He advised the wood lot on his property has deteriorated and is not significant enough to protect. He expressed concern that the proposed zoning will have a negative impact on the value of the home and the ability to make changes to the property. He advised he would be amendable to working with the City’s Planning staff to find a suitable solution. Mr. L. Himmelman, Mr. N. Taylor, Mr. S. Mackenzie and Mr. D. Thomson, property owners of 1094 Wilson Avenue, 1016A Wilson Avenue, 1016B Wilson Avenue, and 1016D Wilson Avenue, respectively addressed the Committee in opposition of the proposed NHC zoning. They expressed concerns with the following items with the proposed zoning including: the long-established residential use of the properties and the intended use to maintain the residential use; the financial impact with the resale value; lack of permitted uses and the insignificance of the wood lot; and, the appropriateness of the boundaries between zones. They requested site inspections from the City’s Planning staff and advised they are amenable to entering into an agreement with staff that is mutually beneficial. Councillor P. Singh left the meeting at this time and Councillor B. Ioannidis assumed the Chair. PLANNING & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COMMITTEE MINUTES APRIL 30, 2018 -9- CITY OF KITCHENER 1.DSD-18-002 - CROZBY – STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING (CONT’D) Councillor P. Singh re-entered the meeting at this time and reassumed the Chair. Councillor S. Marsh requested staff provide information to Council regarding the questions raised this date. Mr. P. Britton, MHBC Planning, addressed the Committee on behalf of the property owners for 2980 King Street East, 525 New Dundee Road South, and Bingemans Inc. He advised 2980 King Street East, currently Mixed Use zoning, is included in the City’s Urban Corridor, stating intensification and redevelopment is encouraged and is well served by existing transit. He expressed concern with a potential two-year moratorium, noting if approved by Council, a zone change application to increase the building height would be prohibited. He further stated the property owner of 525 New Dundee Road South wishes to clarify the flood line and requested opportunity be given to adjust the line on the map before final approval of CRoZBY. With respect to Bingemans Inc., he advised he is working with the City’s Planning staff to ensure the current permitted uses on this property are carried forward to the new zoning by-law. It was noted any recommendation arising from this matter would be ratified at the Special Council meeting following the final two statutory public meetings scheduled for May 8, 2018. On motion by Councillor S. Davey – it was resolved: “That the oral and written submissions received at the statutory public meeting on the final draft Zoning By-law and companion Official Plan amendment, attached as Appendix ‘A’ and Appendix ‘B’ to Development Services Department Report DSD-18- 002, be considered in the preparation of the final Zoning By-law and companion Official Plan amendment; and further, That following the statutory public meeting, staff brings forward a final Zoning By-law and companion Official Plan amendment for consideration of adoption by Council in 2019.” 2.ADJOURNMENT On motion, this meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m. J. Rodrigues Committee Administrator