Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (26 motions)
24 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Report PED24176 respecting Active Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By- law Amendment, and Plan of Subdivision Applications, be received. Result: Motion
Moved by Beattie, seconded by McMeekin
Carried
(a) That amended Zoning By-law Amendment application ZAC-22-037, by A.J. Clarke and Associates Ltd. (c/o Ryan Ferrari), on behalf of Zeina Homes (5025299 Ontario Inc. and 1376412 Ontario Ltd.), Owner, for a change in zoning from “AA” (Agricultural) District, “C/S-1822” (Urban Protected Residential, etc) District, Modified, and Low Density Residential (R1) Zone to Low Density Residential – Small Lot (R1a, 910) Zone, to permit the development of 15 residential lots, for single and semi detached dwellings on lands located at 65 and 69 Eleanor Avenue, 177 Mentino Crescent, and 224 Eaglewood Drive, as shown in Appendix “A” attached to Report PED24172, be APPROVED on the following basis: (i) That the Draft By-law attached as Appendix “B” to Report PED24172, which has been prepared in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, be enacted by City Council; (ii) That the proposed change in zoning is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020) and conforms to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2019, as amended); (iii) That the proposed change in zoning is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024); (iv) That the proposed change in zoning complies with the Urban Hamilton Official Plan; (b) That amended Draft Plan of Subdivision application 25T-202207, by A.J. Clarke and Associates Ltd. (c/o Ryan Ferrari), on behalf of Zeina Homes (5025299 Ontario Inc. and 1376412 Ontario Ltd.), Owner, on lands located at 65 and 69 Eleanor Avenue, 177 M
Moved by Hwang, seconded by McMeekin
Carried
Planning Committee October 18, 2024 Minutes 24-015 Page 4 of 25 (a) That City Initiative CI-24-G – City Initiated Official Plan Amendments – Formal Consultation and Complete Application Requirements under Bill 185, to amend policies in Volume 1 – Parent Plan and Volume 2 – Secondary Plans and Rural Settlement Areas of the Urban Hamilton Official Plan and Rural Hamilton Official Plan, in order to align with and respond to Planning Act changes resulting from Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Faster Act, 2024, be APPROVED on the following basis: (i) That the Draft Urban Hamilton Official Plan Amendment, attached as Appendix “A” to Report PED24134, which has been prepared in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, be adopted by Council; (ii) That the Draft Rural Hamilton Official Plan Amendment, attached as Appendix “B” to Report PED24134, which has been prepared in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, be adopted by Council; (iii) That the proposed Official Plan Amendments are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2020, the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 and the Greenbelt Plan, 2017; (b) That City Initiative CI-24-G – City Initiated Official Plan Amendments – Formal Consultation and Complete Application Requirements under Bill 185, to amend policies in Subsection D.7 of the former Hamilton- Wentworth Official Plan, in order to align with and respond to Planning Act changes resulting from Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Faster A
Moved by Hwang, seconded by Nann
Carried
(a) That Planning and Economic Development Department staff be directed and authorized to commence public and stakeholder consultation, with an online meeting to be included in the outreach efforts, and engage with Indigenous and Métis communities on the Draft Framework for Processing and Evaluating Urban Boundary Expansions in accordance the Consultation and Engagement Plan, attached as Appendix “A” to Report PED24109(a). Result: Main Motion, As Amended,
Moved by McMeekin, seconded by M. Wilson
Carried
(a) That the provisions respecting Lapsing Policies (Section 12 and 13) in the draft by-law attached to Report PED24175 as Appendix “A” be
Moved by Nann, seconded by Hwang
Deferred
(a) That the request to issue a demolition permit prior to the owner obtaining final Site Plan Approval for redevelopment of 639 Rymal Road West be DENIED for the reasons noted in this Report; (a) That the Chief Building Official be authorized to issue a demolition permit for 639 Rymal Road West in accordance with the Delegated Authority contained in section 6(b) of the Demolition Control Area By-law 22-101, pursuant to Section 33 of the Planning Act once final Site Plan Control approval has been granted for redevelopment of the property. Result: Motion
Moved by Kroetsch, seconded by A. Wilson
Carried
(a) Recommendation to Designate 265 Mill Street South, Flamborough (Braebourne), under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (PED24169) (Ward 15) (Item 8.1) (i) That the City Clerk be directed to give notice of Council’s intention to designate 265 Mill Street South, Flamborough (Braebourne), shown in Appendix “A” attached to Report PED24169, as a property of cultural heritage value pursuant to the provisions of Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, in accordance with the Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest and Description of Heritage Attributes, attached as Appendix “B” to Report PED24169, subject to the following: (1) If no objections are received to the notice of intention to designate in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council directs staff to introduce the necessary by-law to Planning Committee October 18, 2024 Minutes 24-015 Page 8 of 25 designate the property to be of cultural heritage value or interest to City Council; (2) If an objection to the notice of intention to designate is received in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, City Council directs staff to report back to Planning Committee to allow Council to consider the objection and decide whether or not to withdraw the notice of intention to designate the property (b) Recommendation to Designate 24 Blake Street, Hamilton, (Eastcourt Carriage House) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (PED24171) (Ward 3) (Item 8.2) (i) That the City Clerk be directed to give notice o
Moved by Kroetsch, seconded by A. Wilson
Carried
(a) That the directions to staff in Closed Session respecting Report LS24018 be approved; Planning Committee October 18, 2024 Minutes 24-015 Page 10 of 25 (b) That closed session recommendations (a), (b), (c) and (d) to Report LS24018 be released to the public, following approval by Council; and, (c) That the balance of Report LS24018, including Appendix “A”, remain confidential. Result: Motion
Moved by M. Wilson, seconded by McMeekin
Carried
That the agenda for the October 18, 2024, Planning Committee meeting be approved, as amended. Result: Motion
Moved by McMeekin, seconded by Francis
Carried
That the Minutes of the October 1, 2024 meeting be approved, as presented. Result: Motion
Moved by Francis, seconded by Beattie
Carried
That the correspondence from David Bronskill, Goodmans LLP, respecting Implementation of Changes to Section 41 of the Planning Act - Site Plan Approval, in Response to Provincial Bill 185, be received and referred to the consideration of Item 11.2. Result: Motion
Moved by Kroetsch, seconded by Beattie
Carried
That the following Delegations be approved for today’s meeting: (a) Mike Collins-Williams, West End Home Builders' Association, respecting Implementation of Changes to Section 41 of the Planning Act - Site Plan Approval (Item 11.2) (Added Item 6.1) (b) Allan Buist, DiCenzo Construction Company Limited, respecting Demolition Permit for 639 Rymal Road West (Item 11.3) (Added Item 6.2) Result: Motion
Moved by Beattie, seconded by M. Wilson
Carried
That the Delegation from Mike Collins-Williams, West End Home Builders' Association, respecting Implementation of Changes to Section 41 of the Planning Act - Site Plan Approval (Item 11.2), be received. Result: Motion
Moved by McMeekin, seconded by Kroetsch
Carried
That the Delegation from Allan Buist, DiCenzo Construction Company Limited respecting Demolition Permit for 639 Rymal Road West (Item 11.3), be received. Result: Motion
Moved by Pauls, seconded by Beattie
Carried
That the staff presentation be received. Result: Motion
Moved by McMeekin, seconded by Kroetsch
Carried
That the presentation from Ryan Ferrari with A.J. Clarke and Associates Ltd., be received. Result: Motion
Moved by McMeekin, seconded by Kroetsch
Carried
(a) That there were no public submissions received regarding this matter; and, (b) That the public meeting be closed. Result: Motion
Moved by McMeekin, seconded by Hwang
Carried
(a) That the following public submission regarding this matter were received and considered by the Committee: (1) Michelle Diplock, West End Home Builders’ Association (b) That the public meeting be closed. Result: Motion
Moved by Kroetsch, seconded by Beattie
Carried
That the presentation from Charlie Toman, Senior Project Manager, Policy Planning/Municipal Comprehensive Review, respecting Report PED24109(a), Draft Framework for Processing and Evaluating Urban Boundary Expansions - Consultation and Engagement Plan, be received. Result: Motion
Moved by McMeekin, seconded by M. Wilson
Carried
That Report PED24109(a) be amended by adding wording as follows: That Planning and Economic Development Department staff be directed and authorized to commence public and stakeholder consultation, with an online meeting to be included in the outreach efforts, and engage with Indigenous and Métis communities on the Draft Framework for Processing and Evaluating Urban Boundary Expansions in accordance the Consultation and Engagement Plan, attached as Appendix “A” to Report PED24109(a). Planning Committee October 18, 2024 Minutes 24-015 Page 20 of 25 Result: Amendment
Moved by M. Wilson, seconded by Kroetsch
Carried
That the presentation from Mark Kehler, Program Lead, Site Planning, respecting Report PED24175, Implementation of Changes to Section 41 of the Planning Act - Site Plan Approval, in Response to Provincial Bill 185, be received. Result: Motion
Moved by McMeekin, seconded by Kroetsch
Carried
That Report PED24175 respecting Implementation of Changes to Section 41 of the Planning Act - Site Plan Approval, in Response to Provincial Bill 185, be amended as follows: (a) That the provisions respecting Lapsing Policies (Section 12 and 13) in the draft by-law attached to Report PED24175 as Appendix “A” be
Moved by McMeekin, seconded by Kroetsch
Deferred
That the General Manager’s Update be received. Result: Motion
Moved by Hwang, seconded by Nann
Carried
(a) That the Closed Session Minutes dated October 1, 2024, be approved as presented; and, (b) That the Closed Session Minutes dated October 1, 2024, remain confidential. Result: Motion
Moved by Kroetsch, seconded by Hwang
Carried
That Committee move into Closed Session for Item 15.2 pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-sections (e), (f) and (k) of the City’s Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended; and Section 239(2), Sub-sections (e), (f) and (k) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended as the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and, a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board. Result: Motion
Moved by McMeekin, seconded by Kroetsch
Carried
That there being no further business, the Planning Committee be adjourned at 12:29 p.m. Result: Motion