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 (21 motions)
21 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Report PED23098, respecting Active Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By- law Amendment, and Plan of Subdivision Application, be received. Result: Motion
Moved by Tadeson, seconded by Cassar
Carried
(a) That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZAC-23-007 by GSP Group c/o Sarah Knoll) on Behalf of 81 Chatham Street LP c/o Will Edwards, Owner, for a change in zoning from the Low Density Residential – Small Lot (R1a) Zone to a site specific Low Density Residential – Small Lot (R1a, 845, H148) Zone, Modified, to permit a three storey (10.3 metres) multiple dwelling containing six dwelling units with six parking spaces located at the rear of the subject lands for the lands located at 81 Chatham Street, as shown on Appendix “A” attached to Report PED23103, be APPROVED on the following basis: (i) That the draft By-law, attached as Appendix “B” to Report PED23103, which has been prepared in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, be enacted by City Council; (ii) That Schedule “D” – Holding Provisions, of Zoning By-law No. 05-200, be amended by adding a Holding Provision as follows: H148. Notwithstanding Section 15.2 of this By-law, within lands zoned Low Density Residential (R1a, 845) Zone on Map No. 950 on Schedule “A” – Zoning Maps, and described as 81 Chatham Street, Hamilton, no development shall be permitted until such time as: (1) A revised Hydrogeological Brief and Geotechnical Report has been submitted and approved to the satisfaction of the Director of Growth Management and Chief Development Engineer; (ii) That the proposed change in zoning is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), conforms to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horse
Moved by M. Wilson, seconded by Cassar
Carried
(a) That Amended Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZAC-22-038, by 1000033959 Ontario Ltd. C/O Ian Ladd, for a change in zoning from the Arterial Commercial (C7) Zone to the Arterial Commercial (C7, H142) Zone for lands located at 4 Trinity Church Road, Hamilton, to add a Holding Provision related to the heritage resource, and from the Agricultural “AA” District to the Business Park Support (M4, 842, H142) Zone for lands located at 10 Trinity Church Road, Hamilton, to permit the adaptive reuse of a heritage resource as a restaurant use, as shown on Appendix “A” attached to Report PED23088, be APPROVED on the following basis: (i) That the draft By-law, attached as Appendix “B” to Report PED23088, which has been prepared in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, be enacted by City Council; (ii) That the amending By-law apply the Holding Provisions of Section 36(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 to the subject property by introducing the Holding symbol ‘H142’ to the proposed Arterial Commercial (C7) Zone and Business Park Support (M4, 842) Zone; For such time as the Holding Provision is in place, these lands shall only be used for permitted uses listed in the (C7) and (M4) Zone within the buildings and structures existing at the time of the passing of this By-law. The Holding Provision ‘H142’ is to be removed conditional upon: (1) The Owner submit and receive approval of a Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment Addendum that includes detailed architectural and structural dra
Moved by McMeekin, seconded by Tadeson
Carried
(a) That the amending By-law (By-law No. 23-XXX), which amends By-law 14-212, being a By-law, To Promote the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Woodlands on Private Property within the Urban Boundary of the City of Hamilton, attached as Appendix “B” to Report PED23115, which has been prepared in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, be approved; Planning Committee May 16, 2023 Minutes 23-008 Page 5 of 19 (b) That the amending By-law (By-law No. 23-XXX), which amends By-law R00-054, being a By-law, To Restrict and Regulate the Destruction of Trees in the Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth, attached as Appendix “C” to Report PED23115 which has been prepared in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, be approved; (c) That Licensing and By-law Services staff be directed to monitor the number of permit applications and public inquiries from property owners as a result of the by-law amendments, and report back through the 2024 Budget process with any recommended staffing or budget enhancements; (d) That, should the by-law amendments result in workload implications beyond the capacities of the current staff complement, that staff be authorized to secure any necessary short-term contractual resources to an upset limit of $100,000 to support the enforcement and implementation of By-law 14-212 and By-law R00-054 to be funded from the Climate Change Reserve Account No. 108062. Result: Motion
Moved by Kroetsch, seconded by Cassar
Carried
(a) Update on Melville Street Heritage Conservation District Study (PED23083) (Ward 13) (Item 9.2) That Report PED23083, respecting an Update on Melville Street Heritage Conservation District Study, be received. (b) Newly Proposed Provincial Planning Statement and its Cultural Heritage Resource Polices (PED23113) (City Wide) (Item 9.5) Planning Committee May 16, 2023 Minutes 23-008 Page 6 of 19 That Report PED23113, respecting Newly Proposed Provincial Planning Statement and its Cultural Heritage Resource Polices, be received. (c) Information Update Regarding Heritage Permit Extension HP2023- 017 for 98 James Street South, Hamilton (PED23133) (Ward 2) (Item 9.6) That Report PED23133, respecting Information Update Regarding Heritage Permit Extension HP2023-017 for 98 James Street South, Hamilton, be received. (d) Monthly Report on Proactive Listings for the Municipal Heritage Register, April 2023 (PED23101) (Ward 3 and 11) (Item 10.1) That staff be directed to list the following properties on the Municipal Heritage Register as non-designated properties that Council believes to be of cultural heritage value or interest, as outlined in Report PED23101, in accordance with Section 27 of the Ontario Heritage Act: (i) 448 Barton Street East, Hamilton (Ward 3); (ii) 460 Barton Street East, Hamilton (Ward 3); (iii) 681 Main Street East, Hamilton (Ward 3); (iv) 7156 White Church Road, Glanbrook (Ward 11); (v) 7349 Airport Road, Glanbrook (Ward 11); (vi) 3487 Upper James Street, Glanbro
Moved by Cassar, seconded by Nann
Carried
Planning Committee May 16, 2023 Minutes 23-008 Page 7 of 19 WHEREAS, in May 2021, amendments were made to the City of Hamilton’s Zoning By-laws to expand permissions for Secondary Dwelling Units (SDUs); WHEREAS, a Detached Secondary Dwelling Unit (SDU-D) is separate from the main dwelling on a lot, must be constructed in the rear and/or side yard of a lot or may be created from the conversion of an existing accessory building such as a detached garage; WHEREAS, SDU-Ds can be relatively more affordable to rent than most single- family houses and provide new housing options in areas of our city where housing is generally unaffordable to many people; WHEREAS, a wide range of households, particularly older adults looking to downsize, seniors with fixed incomes, homeowners with disabilities or other needs, and multigenerational families could benefit from the flexibility, stability, or supplemental income that a SDU-D provides to meet their evolving household needs; WHEREAS, many residents remain unsure of the design, construction and permitting process involved in pursuing an SDU-D; WHEREAS, other jurisdictions in North America have explored various strategies aimed at encouraging the construction of SDU-Ds; and, WHEREAS, developing and implementing a promotion strategy to accelerate construction and expansion of Accessory Dwelling Units is one of the priority actions contained within the City’s new Housing and Sustainability Investment Roadmap; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That
Moved by M. Wilson, seconded by Cassar
Carried
WHEREAS, the City of Hamilton will be extending the existing watermain in Dickenson Road from approximately Miles Road to French Road; WHEREAS, the purpose of the watermain extension is to provide for system reliability, security of supply and water quality considerations; WHEREAS, there are approximately 10 properties that front onto Dickenson Road from approximately Miles Road to French Road, that do not qualify for water connection as they are outside the Urban Area and are not on a boundary road separating the Urban Area from the Rural Area; WHEREAS, a precedent has been set with Ecole Elementaire Michaelle Jean and the former Wills Motors property, both of which are on Hwy 56, Oak Run Bakery, the Ancaster Fair Grounds and 418 Upper Centennial Parkway all of which are located outside the urban boundary and have been permitted to connect to municipal services at their cost; and, Planning Committee May 16, 2023 Minutes 23-008 Page 9 of 19 WHEREAS, the planned municipal waterline will run across the frontage of the properties on Dickenson Road between Miles Road and French Road will have adequate capacity to accommodate residential use at these properties. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That single family residential water connections at 8075, 8080, 8125, 8136, 8270, 8250 and 8362 Dickenson Road, be permitted to connect to City Municipal Water at the property owner’s cost, in a manner acceptable to the City of Hamilton. Result: Motion, as Amended
Moved by Tadeson, seconded by Francis
Carried
(a) That the directions to staff in closed session respecting Report LS23016/ PED23102 respecting an Update on Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) Appeals for 41-61 Wilson Street and 97, 99 and 117 John Street North; and 474 Provident Way; and 16 Cannon Street East, be approved and released to the public, following approval by Council; (b) That the balance of Report LS23016/PED23102 respecting an Update on Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) Appeals for 41-61 Wilson Street and 97, 99 and 117 John Street North; and 474 Provident Way; and 16 Cannon Street East, remain confidential. Result: Motion
Moved by Kroetsch, seconded by Francis
Carried
(a) That report LS23012(a) respecting an Appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT-22-004759) for Official Plan Amendment (UHOPA-21-014) and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications (ZAC-21-031) for Lands Located at 405 James Street North (LS23012(a)) (Ward 2), be received and remain confidential. Result: Motion
Moved by Kroetsch, seconded by Tadeson
Carried
That the agenda for the May 16, 2023 Planning Committee meeting be approved, as amended. Result: Motion
Moved by Kroetsch, seconded by Francis
Carried
That the Minutes of the May 2, 2023 meeting be approved, as presented. Result: Motion
Moved by McMeekin, seconded by Tadeson
Carried
That the staff presentation be received. Planning Committee May 16, 2023 Minutes 23-008 Page 13 of 19 Result: Motion
Moved by M. Wilson, seconded by Cassar
Carried
That the presentation from Sarah Knoll, GSP Group, be received. Result: Motion
Moved by M. Wilson, seconded by Nann
Carried
(a) That the following delegation, be received and considered by the Committee: (i) Thomas Leharne (b) That the public meeting be closed. Result: Motion
Moved by M. Wilson, seconded by Tadeson
Carried
That the staff presentation be received. Result: Motion
Moved by Tadeson, seconded by Pauls
Carried
That the delegation from Katelyn Gillis, T. Johns Consulting, be received. Result: Motion
Moved by Beattie, seconded by Francis
Carried
(a) That there were no public submissions received regarding this matter; and (b) That the public meeting be closed. Result: Motion
Moved by Tadeson, seconded by Pauls
Carried
That the following changes to the Outstanding Business List, be approved: (a) Items to be Added: 23H - Five-Year Review of the Environmental Remediation and Site Enhancement (ERASE) Community Improvement Plan and Associated Financial Assistance Programs (PED23076) (City Wide) (Item 8.2). Item referred to the Planning Committee but the General Issues Committee on April 28, 2023. 23i - Renovictions Stakeholder Consultation (HSC23023) (City Wide) (Item 8.1). Item (b) referred to the Planning Committee by the Emergency and Community Services Committee on April 26, 2023. Result: Motion
Moved by Nann, seconded by Francis
Carried
That the General Manager’s Update, be received. Result: Motion
Moved by Francis, seconded by Tadeson
Carried
That the Committee move into Closed Session for Items 15.1 respecting the Update on Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) Appeals for 41-61 Wilson Street and 97, 99 and 117 John Street North; and 474 Provident Way; and 16 Cannon Street East (LS23016/PED23102) (City Wide) and 15.2 respecting Appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT-22-004759) for Official Plan Amendment (UHOPA-21-014) and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications (ZAC-21-031) for Lands Located at 405 James Street North (LS23012(a)) (Ward 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 Kroetsch, seconded by Francis
Carried
That there being no further business, the Planning Committee be adjourned at 12:35 p.m. Result: Motion