MEETING: City Council (Public Meeting) DATE: Monday, May 16, 2016 Reference No. CCP - 7/47 OPEN SESSION in the S.H. Blake Memorial Auditorium at 6:33 p.m. City Council (Public Meeting) Chair: Mayor K. Hobbs PRESENT: Mayor K. Hobbs Councillor I. Angus Councillor S. Ch ng Councillor A. Foulds Councillor T. Giertuga Councillor L. Hebert Councillor R. Johnson Councillor B. McKinnon Councillor P. Pugh Councillor F. Pullia Councillor A. Ruberto Councillor J. Virdiramo OFFICIALS: Ms. L. Smith, Deputy City Clerk Mr. N. Gale, City Manager Ms. N. Koltun, City Solicitor Ms. K. Marshall, General Manager Infrastructure & Operations Mr. R. Colquhoun, Acting General Manager Corporate Services & Long Term Care Mr. M. Smith, General Manager Development & Emergency Services Mr. G. Broere, Acting General Manager Community Services Mr. J.P. Levesque, Chief of Police Mr. D. Lopes, Senior Planner Planning Services Ms. T. Cartlidge, Planner II Planning Services Mr. M. Meston, Planner II Planning Services Ms. T. Larocque, Committee Coordinator DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST
CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA Confirmation of Agenda - May 16, 2016 - City Council (Public Meeting) Councillor Larry Hebert Councillor Paul Pugh With respect to the May 16, 2016 City Council (Public Meeting), we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed. PUBLIC MEETING PROCEDURES Public Meeting procedures were read to Members of Council and those in attendance. CITY COUNCIL (PUBLIC MEETING) Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - Ruby Crescent Report No. 76/2016 (Development & Emergency Services - Planning Services) recommends that the Official Plan's Dawson Heights Community Plan and the Zoning By-law be amended to permit the conversion of the lands for single detached dwellings. Memorandum from Mr. M. Smith, General Manager - Development & Emergency Services, dated May 6, 2016 relative to Report No. 76/2016 (Development & Emergency Services - Planning Services) Ruby Crescent, referencing correspondence received relative to the application, was distributed separately to Members of Council & City Manager only on Monday, May 9, 2016. Mr. M. Smith, General Manager - Development & Emergency Services provided a brief overview of the report and responded to questions from Members of Council. The Chair asked whether the applicant was in attendance and wished to be heard. Mr. L. Nadin, applicant and Mr. S. Menic, consultant for the applicant appeared. The Chair asked if there were any supporters to the application who wished to be heard. There was no response. The Chair asked if there were any objectors to the application who wished to be heard. There was no response. PAGE 2 OF 9
Councillor Paul Pugh Councillor Larry Hebert Official Plan Amendment THAT a Public Meeting having been held with respect to the application by 2298184 Ontario Inc., relative to Registered Plan 55M-626, Block 44, shown on Attachment "C" to Report No. R76/2016 (Planning Services), Ruby Crescent, the Official Plan be amended as follows: 1. The lands be deleted from the "Neighbourhood Commercial" designation as shown on Schedule "A" of the Dawson Heights Community Plan and instead be designated "Urban Residential Low Density" on Schedule "A" of the Dawson Heights Community Plan; AND THAT the necessary By-law be presented to City Council for ratification; ALL as contained in Report No. R76/2016 (Planning Services), as submitted by the Development & Emergency Services Department. Zoning By-law Amendment THAT a Public Meeting having been held with respect to the application by 2298184 Ontario Inc., relative to Registered Plan 55M-626, Block 44, shown as PROPERTY LOCATION on Attachment "B" to Report No. R76/2016 (Planning Services), Gemstone Estates Stage 3 Subdivision, the Zoning By-law be amended as follows: 1. The numbered paragraph "449" in Table 2.1.1 of By-law 100-2010, as amended, be deleted in its entirety; and 2. That the lands shown as "PROPERTY LOCATION," be rezoned to the "R1" Residential One Zone. Subject to the following condition: 1. Approval by City Council of the associated Official Plan Amendment; AND THAT the necessary By-law be presented to City Council for ratification; ALL as contained in Report No. R76/2016 (Planning Services), as submitted by the Development & Emergency Services Department. PAGE 3 OF 9
Zoning By-law Amendment - 1152 Arthur Street West - 1876152 Ontario Ltd. Report No. 85/2016 (Development & Emergency Services - Planning Services) recommends in support of rezoning the subject property to the "R2" - Residential Zone Two from the "R1" - Residential Zone One to permit a semi-detached dwelling; and amend the "R2" regulations to decrease the lot depth to 28.65 metres from 30 metres. Memorandum from Mr. M. Smith, General Manager - Development & Emergency Services, dated May 6, 2016 relative to Report No. 85/2016 (Development & Emergency Services - Planning Services) 1152 Arthur Street West, referencing correspondence received relative to the application, was distributed separately to Members of Council & City Manager only on Monday, May 9, 2016. Mr. M. Smith, General Manager - Development & Emergency Services provided a brief overview of the report and responded to questions from Members of Council. The Chair asked whether the applicant was in attendance and wished to be heard. Mr. B. Sargeant and Mr. C. Friesen, on behalf of the applicant appeared before Council. The Chair asked if there were any supporters to the application who wished to be heard. There was no response. The Chair asked if there were any objectors to the application who wished to be heard. Mr. D. Lund appeared and responded to questions. Ms. D. Lund appeared and responded to questions. The Chair asked Members of Council if they wished to ask any further questions of the applicant. Mr. Sargent and Mr. Reisen came forward and responded to questions. Councillor Iain Angus Councillor Aldo Ruberto THAT a Public Meeting having been held with respect to the application by 1876152 Ontario Ltd., relative to Registered Plan 180, Block 23, Lots 17-19, municipally known as 1152 Arthur Street West, we recommend the Zoning By-law be amended, as follows: 1. That the subject property be rezoned to the R2-N Residential Zone Two - Noise from the R1-N Residential Zone One - Noise; 2. That the minimum LOT DEPTH be reduced to 28.5 metres from 30.0 metres. 3. That a PRIVACY SCREEN in the form of a solid fence to a height of 1.83 metres is constructed along the rear lot line. PAGE 4 OF 9
Subject to the following conditions: 1. The Applicant enters into a Personal Undertaking with the City of Thunder Bay to plant two large stature deciduous trees along the Arthur Street frontage just inside the Applicant s lands, to the satisfaction of the Parks and Open Spaces Section. Unless otherwise rescinded or extended, this approval in principle shall be valid for a period of six (6) months from the date of ratification by City Council. Thereafter, the file shall be considered closed and a new application required if all the conditions to be fulfilled by the applicant, prior to the passing of the amending by-law, have not been completed. AND THAT the necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification; ALL as contained in Report No. 85/2016 (Planning Services) as submitted by the Development & Emergency Services. Zoning By-law Amendment - 1485 John Street Road - Joy Dagenais Report No. R 84/2016 (Development & Emergency Services - Planning Services) recommends that a Temporary Use By-law be approved to permit the present use of the subject property to continue for a period of up to one (1) year. Memorandum from Mr. M. Smith, General Manager - Development & Emergency Services, dated May 6, 2016 relative to Report No. 84/2016 (Development & Emergency Services - Planning Services) 1485 John Street Road, referencing correspondence received relative to the application, was distributed separately to Members of Council & City Manager only on Monday, May 9, 2016. Mr. M. Smith, General Manager - Development & Emergency Services provided a brief overview of the report and responded to questions from Members of Council. The Chair asked whether the applicant was in attendance and wished to be heard. Ms. J. Dagenais, applicant and Mr. D. Manahan, Manahan Consulting appeared. The Chair asked if there were any supporters to the application who wished to be heard. There was no response. The Chair asked if there were any objectors to the application who wished to be heard. Mr. H. Graham appeared and responded to questions. Copies of photographs of the subject property were distributed to Members of Council. The Chair asked Members of Council if they wished to ask any further questions of the applicant. Ms. J. Dagenais and Mr. D. Manahan responded to questions. PAGE 5 OF 9
Councillor Trevor Giertuga Councillor Aldo Ruberto THAT a Public Meeting having been held with respect to the application by Joy Dagenais, (897515 Ontario Ltd.) relative to Registered Plan 371 North Part Lot 8, shown as PROPERTY LOCATION on Attachment "B" to R 84/2016 (Planning Services), 1485 John Street Road, the Zoning By-law be amended as follows: 1. That a Temporary Use By-law be established for the subject lands for a period of one (1) year to permit the OUTDOOR STORAGE of MOTOR VEHICLES and Commercial Towing as permitted uses. Subject to the following condition(s): THAT prior to the passing of the amending By-law: 1. That the applicant enter into a personal undertaking with the City of Thunder Bay for the construction of appropriate sediment control fencing along the south/east corner of the storage area to the satisfaction of the Engineering and Operations Division. Unless otherwise rescinded or extended, this approval in principle shall be valid for a period of three (3) months from the date of ratification hereof by City Council; Thereafter, the file shall be considered closed and a new application required if the conditions to be fulfilled by the applicant, prior to the passing of the amending by-law have not been completed. AND THAT the necessary By-law be presented to City Council for Ratification; ALL as contained in Report No. R 84/2016 (Planning Services), as submitted by the Development and Emergency Services Department. Amendment - Zoning By-law Amendment - 1485 John Street Road Councillor Aldo Ruberto Councillor Iain Angus With respect to Report No. 84/2016 (Planning Services) Zoning By-Law Amendment 1485 John Street Road Joy Dagenais, we recommend that the motion be amended by replacing the words one (1) year with the words two (2) years in the second paragraph. PAGE 6 OF 9
Amended Resolution - Zoning By-Law Amendment - 1485 John Street Road - Joy Dagenais Councillor Trevor Giertuga Councillor Aldo Ruberto THAT a Public Meeting having been held with respect to the application by Joy Dagenais, (897515 Ontario Ltd.) relative to Registered Plan 371 North Part Lot 8, shown as PROPERTY LOCATION on Attachment "B" to R 84/2016 (Planning Services), 1485 John Street Road, the Zoning By-law be amended as follows: 1. That a Temporary Use By-law be established for the subject lands for a period of two (2) years to permit the OUTDOOR STORAGE of MOTOR VEHICLES and Commercial Towing as permitted uses. Subject to the following condition(s): THAT prior to the passing of the amending By-law: 1. That the applicant enter into a personal undertaking with the City of Thunder Bay for the construction of appropriate sediment control fencing along the south/east corner of the storage area to the satisfaction of the Engineering and Operations Division. Unless otherwise rescinded or extended, this approval in principle shall be valid for a period of three (3) months from the date of ratification hereof by City Council; Thereafter, the file shall be considered closed and a new application required if the conditions to be fulfilled by the applicant, prior to the passing of the amending by-law have not been completed. AND THAT the necessary By-law be presented to City Council for Ratification; ALL as contained in Report No. R 84/2016 (Planning Services), as submitted by the Development and Emergency Services Department. BY-LAWS BL 58/2016 - Official Plan Amendment - Ruby Crescent A By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 58 of the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (Ruby Crescent) PAGE 7 OF 9
BL 59/2016 - Zoning By-law Amendment - Ruby Crescent A By-law to amend By-law Number 100-2010 (The Zoning By-law) of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (Ruby Crescent) BL 61/2016 - Zoning By-law Amendment - 1152 Arthur Street West A By-law to amend By-law Number 100-2010 (The Zoning By-law) of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (1152 Arthur Street West) BL 63/2015 - Condominium Exemption - 1852034 Ontario Limited A By-law to authorize the exemption of the nine unit condominium from the requirements of the Planning Act pursuant to Section 9(6) of the Condominium Act (443 Van Norman Street) By-law Resolution By-law Resolution - May 16, 2016 City Council (Public Meeting) Councillor Frank Pullia Councillor Rebecca Johnson THAT the following By-law(s) be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: 1. A By-law to adopt Amendment No. 58 to the City of Thunder Bay Official Plan (Ruby Crescent) By-law Number: BL 58/2016 2. A By-law to amend By-law Number 100-2010 (The Zoning By-law) of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (Ruby Crescent) By-law Number: BL 59/2016 3. A By-law to amend By-law Number 100-2010 (The Zoning By-law) of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (1152 Arthur Street West) By-law Number: BL 61/2016 PAGE 8 OF 9
4. A By-law to authorize the exemption of the nine unit condominium from the approval requirements of the Planning Act pursuant to Section 9(6) of the Condominium Act and to allow the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Final Plan of Condominium (443 Van Norman Street) By-law Number: BL 63/2016 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. Mayor Deputy City Clerk PAGE 9 OF 9