Planning and Development Committee Meeting

Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:	Tuesday, July 09, 2019
Time:	1:00 p.m. and reconvening at 6:30 p.m.
Location:	Council Chambers Level 2, City Hall

Members Present:

• Paul Sharman (Chair),
• Rory Nisan,
• Kelvin Galbraith,
• Lisa Kearns,
• Shawna Stolte,
• Angelo Bentivegna,
• and Mayor Marianne Meed Ward

Staff Present:

• Tim Commisso,
• Heather MacDonald,
• David Thompson (Audio/Video Specialist),
• and Jo-Anne Rudy (Clerk)

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1.

Declarations of Interest:

• Councillor Galbraith - PB-31-19 - official plan and zoning by-law amendments for 1085 Clearview Avenue, 1082, 1086 and 1090 St. Matthew's Avenue. Councillor Galbraith indicated that his family residence is within 50 metres of this development so he would refrain from discussing or voting on the item.

2.

Statutory Public Meetings:

2.1

Recommendation report for a zoning by-law amendment to extend the temporary use to permit entertainment/recreational uses on downtown patios (PB-35-19)

The Planning and Development Committee, in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, as amended, held Public Meeting No. 12-19 on July 9, 2019 to approve the proposed zoning by-law amendment to extend the temporary use to permit entertainment/recreational uses on downtown patios. Having considered the oral and written comments received from staff and delegations, the Planning and Development Committee approved PB-35-19.

• Moved by Mayor Meed Ward

  Approve an amendment to Zoning By-Law 2020 to extend the Temporary Use to permit entertainment / recreational uses on outdoor patios in the Downtown, with a time frame not to exceed three years, as recommended by staff in Appendix B to department of city building report PB-35-19; and

  Direct the Director of City Building to report back with a recommendation on permitting entertainment/recreation uses on patios city wide.

  CARRIED

a.

Staff presentation regarding recommendation report for a zoning by-law amendment to extend the temporary use to permit entertainment/recreational uses on downtown patios (PB-35-19)

b.

Correspondence from Brian Dean, Burlington Downtown Business Association, regarding recommendation report for a zoning by-law amendment to extend the temporary use to permit entertainment/recreational uses on downtown patios (PB-35-19)

2.2

Information report for a plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 143 Blue Water Place and 105 Avondale Court (PB-53-19)

The Planning and Development Committee, in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, as amended, held Public Meeting No. 13-19 on July 9, 2019 to receive the proposed plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 143 Blue Water Place and 105 Avondale Court. Having considered the oral and written comments received from staff and delegations, the Planning and Development Committee received PB-53-19 for consideration.

• Moved by Councillor Stolte

  Receive and file department of city building report PB-53-19 regarding the plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 143 Blue Water Place and 105 Avondale Court.

  CARRIED

a.

Staff presentation regarding information report for a plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 143 Blue Water Place and 105 Avondale Court (PB-53-19)

b.

Lori Haines, Burlington Lakeshore Residents Association, expressed concern with the proposed plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 143 Blue Water Place & 105 Avondale Court as it relates to zoning changes, flooding and drainage. (PB-53-19)

c.

Virginia Tinti, Second Lane Homeowner's Association, expressed concern with the proposed plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 143 Blue Water Place and 105 Avondale Court as it relates to the Window-to-the-Lake. (PB-53-19)

d.

Larry Hambly expressed concern with the proposed plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 143 Blue Water Place and 105 Avondale Court as it relates to safety with the Window-to-the-Lake. (PB-53-19)

e.

Sharron Langford expressed concern with the proposed plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 143 Blue Water Place and 105 Avondale Court as it relates to privacy, drainage and shadowing. (PB-53-19)

f.

Richard Hamilton expressed concern with the proposed plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 143 Blue Water Place and 105 Avondale Court as it relates to zoning, flooding and Window-to-the-Lake. (PB-53-19)

g.

Val Cambray expressed concern with the proposed plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 143 Blue Water Place and 105 Avondale Court as it relates to density, loss of trees and compatibility with existing community. (PB-53-19)

h.

Matt Johnston, Urban Solutions Planning & Land Development Consultants Inc., provided information for the proposed plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 143 Blue Water Place and 105 Avondale Court. (PB-53-19)

i.

Delegation material from Virginia Tinti, Secord Lane Homeowner's Association, regarding proposed plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 143 Blue Water Place and 105 Avondale Court. (PB-53-19)

j.

Delegation material from Matt Johnston, Urban Solutions Planning & Land Development Consultants Inc., regarding the proposed plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 143 Bluewater Place and 105 Avondale Court. (PB-53-19)

3.

Delegation(s):

3.1

Tony Varga, Endress+Hauser Canada Limited., provided information related to their success with Lean Management and business process improvements at Endress+Hauser. (PD-04-19)

3.2

Eliza Vrbanac, Endress+Hauser Canada Limited, provided information related to their success with Lean Management and business process improvements at Endress+Hauser. (PD-04-19)

3.3

Anita Cassidy, Burlington Economic Development Corporation, provided an overview of BEDC's involvement in assisting Endress+Hauser Canada Limited to locate their Canadian headquarters in Burlington. (PD-04-19)

3.4

Dana Anderson, MHBC Planning, provided information on the official plan and zoning by-law amendments for 1085 Clearview Ave., 1082, 1086 and 1090 St. Matthew's Ave. (PB-31-19)

4.

Consent Items:

4.1

Corrections to 441 Maple Avenue official plan amendment and rezoning applications (PB-56-19)

• Moved by Mayor Meed Ward

  Receive and file department of city building report PB-56-19 providing information on the 441 Maple Avenue official plan amendment and rezoning applications.

  CARRIED

4.2

State of the Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) 2019 (PB-03-19)

• Moved by Mayor Meed Ward

  Receive and file department of city building report PB-03-19 providing an update on the State of the Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) 2019.

  CARRIED

4.3

Maple Avenue cycling facilities (PD-05-19, SD-22-19)

• Moved by Mayor Meed Ward

  Direct the Director of Transportation Services to carry out an assessment, including public consultation, of providing improved cycling facilities for Maple Avenue from Lakeshore Road to Fairview Street. This assessment may include the re-purposing or re-configuration of exiting vehicle lanes, for potential implementation following the completion of the QEW works to be undertaken by the Ministry of Transportation in the vicinity of the QEW/Northshore interchange and report back to the Planning and Development Committee.

  CARRIED

5.

Regular Items:

5.1

Downtown Streetscape Guidelines (PB-50-19)

• Moved by Mayor Meed Ward

  Receive and file the draft Downtown Streetscape Guidelines, included as Appendix A to department of city building report PB-50-19; and

  Table department of city building report PB-50-19 to the Planning and Development Committee meeting of September 10, 2019 for debate and approval in principle of the Downtown Streetscape Guidelines with implementation subject to future budget considerations; and

  Direct the Director of Roads, Parks and Forestry to bring forward for council consideration during the 2020 operating budget, an additional $255,000 to acquire 2.83 full-time employees (FTE) dedicated to Roads, Parks and Forestry for downtown streetscape implementation; and

  Direct the Director of Roads, Parks and Forestry to review and report back to Council on the feasibility (including anticipated capital and operation costs) of implementing a waste diversion program throughout the downtown Business Improvement Area that would explore the use of multi-stream waste receptacles; and

  Direct the Director of City Building to report back with more recommended options for the Lakeshore Road streetscape, including the currently proposed design; and

  Direct the Director of City Building to report back with life-cycle cost estimates for concrete/permeable unit pavers throughout the streetscape.

  CARRIED

5.2

Red Tape Red Carpet Task Force recommendations (MO-06-19)

• Moved by Mayor Meed Ward

  Refer mayor’s office report MO-06-19 providing an update and recommendations arising from the Red Tape Red Carpet (RTRC) Task Force to the July 11, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting.

  CARRIED

5.3

Endress+Hauser Canada Limited (PD-04-19, SD-23-19)

• Moved by Councillor Sharman

  Direct the City Manager, Director of City Building and staff to engage with Endress+Hauser on their application to develop land on International Blvd. taking advantage of their Project Management, Lean Management with integrated process management/value chains and aligned performance measurement expertise in order to enhance city planning and development application approval processes and achieve the applicants desired construction timeline.

  CARRIED

5.4

Recommendation report for official plan and zoning by-law amendments for 1085 Clearview Ave., 1082, 1086 and 1090 St. Matthew’s Ave. (PB-31-19)

• Moved by Mayor Meed Ward

  Refuse the application for official plan and zoning by-law amendments submitted by MHBC Planning Limited, 442 Brant St. Suite 204, Burlington, ON L7R 2G4, on behalf of LIV Communities for the properties located at 1085 Clearview Ave., 1082, 1086 and 1090 St. Matthew’s Ave. for the development of a 6-storey, 162-unit residential building.

  CARRIED

5.5

Memo from Councillor Bentivegna regarding amendments to by-laws (PD-06-19)

This item was withdrawn

6.

Confidential Items:

None

7.

Procedural Motions:

7.1

Motion to proceed beyond adjournment hour

• Moved by Mayor Meed Ward

  Suspend the rules of procedure to allow the meeting to proceed beyond the hour of 10 p.m., in accordance with procedure by-law 64-2016 s. 26.

  CARRIED

8.

Information Items:

• Moved by Councillor Bentivegna

  Receive and file the following 12 items, having been given due consideration by the Planning and Development Committee.

  CARRIED

8.1

Correspondence from Kelly Martel, MHBC Planning, regarding corrections to 441 Maple Avenue official plan amendment and rezoning applications (PB-56-19)

8.2

Correspondence from Brian Dean, Burlington Downtown Business Association, regarding state of the business improvement areas (BIAs) (PB-03-19)

8.3

Correspondence from Mark McGuire, Mayor's Millennial Advisory Committee, regarding Maple Avenue cycling facilities (PD-05-19)

8.4

Correspondence from Chris Ariens, Burlington Cycling Advisory Committee, regarding Maple Avenue cycling facilities (PD-05-19)

8.5

Staff presentation regarding downtown streetscape guidelines (PB-50-19)

8.6

Correspondence from Burlington Downtown Business Association regarding downtown streetscape guidelines (PB-50-19)

8.7

Correspondence from Mark Bales, Carriage Gate Homes, regarding downtown streetscape guidelines (PB-50-19)

8.8

Staff presentation regarding recommendation report for official plan and zoning by-law amendments for 1085 Clearview Ave., 1082, 1086 and 1090 St. Matthew's Ave. (PB-31-19)

8.9

Correspondence from Tom Muir regarding recommendation report for official plan and zoning by-law amendments for 1085 Clearview Ave., 1082, 1086 and 1090 St. Matthew's Ave. (PB-31-19)

8.10

Delegation material from Dana Anderson, MHBC Planning, regarding the official plan and zoning by-law amendments for 1085 Clearview Ave., 1082, 1086 and 1090 St. Matthew's Ave. (PB-31-19)

8.11

Delegation material from Tony Varga and Eliza Vrbanac, Endress+Hauser Canada Limited (PD-04-19)

8.12

Delegation material from Anita Cassidy, Burlington Economic Development Corporation, regarding Endress+Hauser Canada Limited (PD-04-19)

9.

Staff Remarks:

10.

Committee Remarks:

11.

Adjournment:

3:30 p.m. (recessed), 3:40 p.m. (reconvened), 4:38 p.m. (recessed), 6:35 p.m. (reconvened), 9:10 p.m. (recessed), 9:15 p.m. (reconvened)

Councillor Galbraith left at 7:35 p.m.

Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:28 p.m.