Planning Committee

That the agenda for the July 7, 2026 Planning Committee meeting, be approved, as amended.

That the minutes of the June 16, 2026 Planning Committee, be adopted, as presented.

That the following Delegations, be received: (a) Delegations respecting Cannon Knitting Mills (Item 7.1) (Item 6.1) (i) Sylvia Nickerson, (REVISED) (formerly Item 6.1) (Item 6.1(1)) (ii) Carol Priamo (Item 6.1(2)) (iii) Chris Ritsma (Item 6.1(3)) (iv) Heather Brin, University of Waterloo's School of Architecture (Item 6.1(4)) (v) Alissa Denham-Robinson, Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee (Item 6.1(5)) 6.2 Denise Harvey, respecting dirt dumping 6.6 Alissa Denham-Robinson, Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee, respecting proposed designation of Ryerson United Church (Item 9.4 - HMHC 26-006 Minute Item 8.1); and 6.7 Katelyn Gillis, Landwise, respecting Request for Class 4 Designation for Lands Located at 1362, 1368, 1370 and 1374 Barton Street East, Hamilton (Item 9.2)

That the following Items for Information, be received: 7.1 PED26132 Proposed Actions for Unsafe Buildings at 134 Cannon Street East, Hamilton (Cannon Knitting Mills) (Ward 2) - REVISED Please refer to the July 13, 2026 Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Planning Committee July 7, 2026 Minutes PLC 26-009 Page 4 of 25 7.1(a) Correspondence respecting Item 7.1, PED26132, Proposed Actions for unsafe Buildings at 134 Cannon Street East, Hamilton (Cannon Knitting Mills) 7.1(a)(1) Charlie Mattina, Beasley Neighbourhood Association (REVISED) 7.1(a)(2) Scott Fairley 7.2 PED26150 Appeal of Urban Hamilton Official Plan Amendment No. 252 (Phase 1 of the City-Initiated Employment Area Review) to the Ontario Land Tribunal (City Wide)

(1) That the following public submissions be received and considered by Committee: (a) Written Submissions (Item 8.1(b)): Please refer to the July 13, 2026 Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Planning Committee July 7, 2026 Minutes PLC 26-009 Page 5 of 25 (1) Laura Harrison - Opposed (2) Carmen Orlandis and Edwin Lefrancois - Opposed (3) Jean Fair - Opposed (4) Janice Brown – Opposed (c) Additional Written Submissions (Item 8.1(c)): (1) Janice Brown (REVISED) (2) Pamela Summers (3) Deborah Francis (2) That the public meeting, be closed. Result: Motion

That consideration of Report PED25038(a), respecting Strategic Amendments to City of Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 05-200 and Former City of Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 6593 to Implement Regulations for Residential Care Facilities (CI 25-A) (City Wide) (Item 8.1) and PED25038(b), respecting Strategic Amendments to City of Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 05-200 and Former City of Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 6593 to Implement Regulations for Residential Care Facilities (CI 25-A) (City Wide) (Item 8.1(a)), be deferred until after Closed Session.

That the staff presentation from Mark Michniak, Senior Planner, respecting Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 273, 277, and 279 East Avenue North, Hamilton (Ward 3), be waived.

That the delegation from Katelyn Gillis, Landwise, be received.

That the Rules of Order be suspended to allow Reagan Anderson, Wayside House of Hamilton, to address the Committee as the owner of the property. Result: Motion

(1) That the public submissions were received and considered by Committee: (a) Registered Delegations (Item 8.2(a)) (1) Gerry boily – In favour of the development with concerns (b) Written Submissions (Item 8.2(b)) (1) Shantel Sault, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation – Confirmation of receipt (2) Madeleine "Mandi" A. L. Smith – Opposed to the development (2) That the public meeting be closed. Result: Motion

That Report PED26123, dated July 7, 2026, respecting Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 273, 277, and 279 East Avenue North, Hamilton (Ward 3), be received, and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That Amended Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZAC-26- 007, by Landwise (c/o Katelyn Gillis) on behalf of Wayside House of Hamilton, Owner, for a change in zoning from the Neighbourhood Commercial (C2) Zone to the Neighbourhood Commercial (C2, 968, H219) Zone, to permit a four storey residential care facility containing 62 beds with supportive uses, and 15 dwelling units, on lands located at 273, 277, and 279 East Avenue North, Hamilton, as shown in Appendix “A” Please refer to the July 13, 2026 Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Planning Committee July 7, 2026 Minutes PLC 26-009 Page 8 of 25 attached to Report PED26123, be approved on the following basis: (i) That the amended Zoning By-law, attached as Appendix “B” to Report PED26123, 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 Planning Statement (2024) and complies with the Urban Hamilton Official Plan; (iii) That the amended amending Zoning By-law apply Holding Provisions of Section 36(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, to the subject property by including the Holding symbol ‘H’ to the proposed Neighbourhood Commercial (C2, 968, H219) Zone. Th

That the staff presentation from Abdullah Pasha, Planner I, respecting Application for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 2018 Wilson Street West, Ancaster (Ward 12), be waived.

That the delegation from Ed Fothergill, Fothergill Planning & Dev., be received.

(1) That the public submissions were received and considered by Committee: Please refer to the July 13, 2026 Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Planning Committee July 7, 2026 Minutes PLC 26-009 Page 10 of 25 (a) Delegations (Item 8.3) (1) Terry Tomlinson – In favour of the development (2) Gerry Didero – In favour of the development (2) That the public meeting be closed. Result: Motion

That Report PED26122, dated July 7, 2026, respecting Application for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 2018 Wilson Street West, Ancaster (Ward 12), be received, and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That Amended Official Plan Amendment Application RHOPA- 26-003, by Fothergill Planning & Dev. (c/o Ed Fothergill), on behalf of Wayne DeBoer and Jennifer DeBoer, to add a site specific area to the “Agriculture” designation to permit a small scale place of assembly for rural weddings and events as an on-farm secondary use, on the lands located at 2018 Wilson Street West, Ancaster, as shown on Appendix “A” attached to Report PED26122, be approved on the following basis: (i) That the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached as Appendix “B” to Report PED26122, be adopted by City Council; (ii) That the proposed Official Plan Amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and Publication 851: Guidelines on Permitted Uses within Agricultural Areas, and conforms to the Greenbelt Plan (2017); and, Please refer to the July 13, 2026 Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Planning Committee July 7, 2026 Minutes PLC 26-009 Page 11 of 25 (iii) The proposed Official Plan Amendment complies with the general intent of the on-farm secondary use policies of the Rural Hamilton Official Plan. (b) That Amended Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZAC-26- 006 by Fothergill Planning & Dev. (c/o Ed Fothergill), on b

That the staff presentation from Dhruv Mehta, Planner I, respecting Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 117 Forest Avenue and 175 Catharine Street South, Hamilton (Ward 2), be waived.

That the delegation from Scott Beedle, UrbanSolutions, be received.

(1) That the public submissions were received and considered by Committee; and, Please refer to the July 13, 2026 Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Planning Committee July 7, 2026 Minutes PLC 26-009 Page 13 of 25 (a) Written Submissions (1) Emmett Vanson, Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council – In favour of the development with concerns (2) That the public meeting be closed. Result: Motion

That Report PED26026, dated July 7, 2026, respecting Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 117 Forest Avenue and 175 Catharine Street South, Hamilton (Ward 2), be received, and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZAC-23-019, by UrbanSolutions Planning and Land Development Inc. (c/o Matt Johnston) on behalf of Representative Holdings Inc., Owner, for a change in zoning from “E-3/S-601a” (High Density Multiple Dwellings) District, Modified, to “E-3/S-1845” (High Density Multiple Dwellings) District, Modified, to permit the development of a multiple dwelling with a 24 storey tower on a five storey podium with 277 units for lands located at 117 Forest Avenue and 175 Catharine Street South, as shown on Appendix “A” attached to Report PED26026, be approved on the following basis: (i) That the draft amending By-law, attached as Appendix “B” to Report PED26026, which has been prepared in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, be enacted by City Council; Please refer to the July 13, 2026 Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Planning Committee July 7, 2026 Minutes PLC 26-009 Page 14 of 25 (ii) That the proposed change in zoning is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and complies with the Urban Hamilton Official Plan; and, (iii) That upon finalization of the amending By-law, the subject lands, known as 117 Forest Avenue and 175 Catharine Street South as shown in Appendi

That Report PED26149, dated July 7, 2026, respecting Request for Class 4 Designation for Lands Located at 1362, 1368, 1370 and 1374 Barton Street East, Hamilton (Ward 4), be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: (a) That Council deem the lands located at 1362, 1368, 1370 and 1374 Barton Street East, Hamilton as a Class 4 Area pursuant to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks Noise Guidelines NPC-300 (Stationary and Transportation Sources – Approval and Planning); (b) That the Class 4 Area designation apply only to the lands located at 1362, 1368, 1370 and 1374 Barton Street East, as shown in Appendix “A” to Report PED26149; and, (c) That the Class 4 Area designation apply only to the proposed concept plan, as shown in Appendix “B” to Report PED26149. Result: Motion

That the presentation from Joseph Sanseverino, Business Facilitator, addressed Committee respecting Terms of References and Guidelines for Complete Application (City Wide), be received.

That Report PED26012, dated July 7, 2026, respecting Terms of References and Guidelines for Complete Application (City Wide) be received and the alternative recommendations in the Report be approved, as follows: (a) That the Phase 1 interim terms of references and guidelines, attached as Appendices “B1” to “B46” to Report PED26012, be approved as “Final” for use as part of a complete Planning Act application; (b) That the Director of Planning and Chief Planner, or their designate, be delegated the authority to make modifications to the Phase 1 final terms of references and guidelines, attached as Appendices “B1” to “B46” to Report PED26012, for the purposes of updating contents or implementing legislative changes; (c) That the Phase 2 interim terms of references and guidelines, attached as Appendices “C1” to “C26” to Report PED26012, be approved for use as part of a complete Planning Act application; (d) That the Director of Planning and Chief Planner, or their designate, be delegated the authority to make minor modifications to the Phase 2 interim terms of references and guidelines, attached as Appendices “C1” to “C26” to Report PED26012, as deemed necessary; and, (e) That Planning Division staff be directed to utilize the Phase 2 interim terms of references and guidelines, attached as Appendices “C1” to “C26” and, based on feedback received on the interim terms of references and guidelines from the public and stakeholders, report back to the Planning Committee in Q4 2026 on

That the Correspondence from Mike Collins-Williams, West End Home Builders Association, respecting Terms of References and Guidelines for Complete Application (City Wide), be received.

That the following Items, be referred to staff for review and report back to the next Planning Committee meeting: (a) HMHC 26-006, Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee Minutes, June 26, 2026, Minute Item 8.1, respecting Report PED26084, Recommendation to Designate 265 Wilson Street East, Ancaster (Ryerson United Church), under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Ward 12); (b) Correspondence from J.R. Smith, Ryerson United Church, respecting proposed designation of Ryerson United Church (HMHC 26-006 Minute Item 8.1) (Item 9.4(a) on the Planning Committee agenda); and (c) Delegation materials from Alissa Denham-Robinson, Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee, respecting proposed designation of Ryerson United Church (Item 9.4 - HMHC 26- Please refer to the July 13, 2026 Council Minutes for the disposition of these matters. Planning Committee July 7, 2026 Minutes PLC 26-009 Page 18 of 25 006 Minute Item 8.1) (Item 6.6 on the Planning Committee agenda).

That ARAC 26-001, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Sub-Committee Minutes, June 22, 2026, be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved. Result: Motion

That the following Amendments to the Outstanding Business List, be approved: 8.3(a) Items Considered Completed and to be Removed 8.3(a)(a) Feasibility of Permitting Chickens and Roosters within the Settlement Residential (S1) Zone Added: April 4, 2025 Addressed as Item 7.1 on the March 24, 2026 agenda 8.3(a)(b) Shannon McKie from Landwise respecting a Class 4 Designation for 1362-1374 Barton Street East (in- person) Added: March 24, 2026 Addressed as Item 9.2 on today's agenda Result: Motion

WHEREAS, the Economic Development Division administers financial incentive programs intended to support the revitalization of strategic commercial districts and corridors; WHEREAS, these strategic commercial districts are collectively identified as Community Improvement Project Areas (CIPA) under the Revitalizing Hamilton’s Commercial Districts Community Improvement Project Area By- law 21-163; WHEREAS, only sites located within a CIPA are eligible to potentially utilize City incentive programs established under the associated Revitalizing Hamilton’s Commercial Districts Community Improvement Plan (CIP) By-law 21-164; WHEREAS, City Council has final authority to define CIPA boundaries in accordance with the Planning Act; WHEREAS, the Binbrook Community Core is currently defined as the Binbrook Commercial District CIPA to incentivize the development of new local commercial amenities to serve the Binbrook community and promote the redevelopment of under-utilized sites; WHEREAS, the current Binbrook Commercial District CIPA includes most commercial properties fronting Regional Road 56 through the Binbrook urban area apart from sites north of the Binbrook Agricultural Grounds and south of Zoe Lane; WHEREAS, most commercial properties fronting Regional Road 56 within the Binbrook urban area are currently included within the Binbrook Commercial District CIPA, and extending the boundary would create a more consistent approach to commercial development opportunities along the corrido

WHEREAS, the Chief Building Official, Fire Chief, and Director of Licensing & By-law Services have the collective professional expertise to make collaborative decisions about whether a building is unsafe and should or should not be demolished; WHEREAS, delegating authority to the Chief Building Official, Fire Chief, and Director of Licensing & By-law Services to make these decisions ensures they are made without political interference and in accordance with professional standards; and WHEREAS, the current Demolition Control By-law does not permit the Chief Building Official, Fire Chief, and Director of Licensing & By-law Services to make these decisions without Council approval. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That Section 6 of the Demolition Control By-law (By-law 22-101), be amended to add a new Subsection (h) as follows: (h) where an order has been issued in respect of the condition of a vacant residential building by Building, Fire, or Licensing & By-law Services, and, through consultation with the Chief Building Official, the Fire Chief, and the Director of Licensing & By-law Services, it is determined that the building is in a condition that could be hazardous to the health or safety of persons in the normal use of the building, persons outside the building, or persons whose access to the building has not been reasonably prevented. (b) That staff be directed to prepare the necessary amending By-law for approval by Council at its July 15, 2026 meeting. Result: Motion

That Committee move into Closed Session for Item 12.1, pursuant to Section 9.3, Sub-section (f) of the City's Procedural By-law 21-021, as amended; and, Section 239(2), Sub-section (f) of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter pertains to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

That the following Items be referred to Council: (a) PED25038(a), respecting Strategic Amendments to City of Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 05-200 and Former City of Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 6593 to Implement Regulations for Residential Care Facilities (CI 25-A) (City Wide) (Item 8.1); and (b) PED25038(b), respecting Strategic Amendments to City of Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 05-200 and Former City of Hamilton Zoning By-law No. 6593 to Implement Regulations for Residential Care Facilities (CI 25-A) (City Wide) (Item 8.1(a)).