Planning Committee

That the agenda for the July 8, 2025 Planning Committee meeting, be approved, as presented. Result: Motion

That the following Minutes, be adopted, as presented: 5.1 June 10, 2025 5.2 June 25, 2025 (Special)

(a) That the following Delegations and Written Submissions be received: 6.1 Delegations respecting the Designation of 84 York Blvd. (Philpott Church) (Item 9.5) (a) Registered Delegation: Please refer to the July 16, 2025 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. Planning Committee July 8, 2025 Minutes PLC 25-010 Page 3 of 20 (i) Jackson Theune (in-person) (Item 6.1 (a)(i)) (b) Written Submissions: (i) Philpott Church Leadership (Item 6.1 (b)(i)) (ii) PJ Mercanti, HUPEG (Item 6.1 (b)(ii)) (iii) Darryl Firsten, In8 Developments (Item 6.1 (b)(iii)) 6.2 Gaby Kalapos, Hamilton Climate Change Advisory Committee, respecting City of Hamilton's Response to Bill 17 and Bill 30 (Item 9.3) (in-person) 6.3 Written submission from Anthony Salemi, WE HBA, respecting Inclusionary Zoning (Item 9.6) 6.4 Written submission from Anthony Salemi, WE HBA, respecting Hamilton SCUBE Motion (Item 10.1)

That Report PED25175, dated July 8, 2025, respecting Committee of Adjustment Initiatives (City Wide), be received.

That the staff presentation from James Van Rooi, Senior Planner, Development Planning, respecting Applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 1809, 1817, 1821, 1825, 1829, 1831, 1835, 1837, 1841 and 1843 Rymal Road East (Ward 9), be received.

That the delegation from Dave Aston and Stephanie Mirtitsch from MHBC, be received

(i) That the following public submissions were received and considered by the Committee; and, (a) Written Submissions: (i) Rachel Marshall – Opposed to development (Item 8.1 (a)(i)) (ii) Bahareh & Shpendi Shaip – Opposed to development (Item 8.1 (a)(ii)) (iii) Apurv Shah – Opposed to development (Item 8.1 (a)(iii)) (iv) Mike Strecker – Opposed to development (Item 8.1 (a)(iv)) (v) Brandon Henderson, NEC – Comments on the development (Item 8.1 (a)(v)) (ii) That the public meeting be closed. Please refer to the July 16, 2025 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. Planning Committee July 8, 2025 Minutes PLC 25-010 Page 5 of 20 Result: Motion

That Report PED25062, dated July 8, 2025, respecting Applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 1809, 1817, 1821, 1825, 1829, 1831, 1835, 1837, 1841 and 1843 Rymal Road East (Ward 9), be received, and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That Amended Official Plan Amendment Application UHOPA- 24-008, by MHBC Planning Ltd. (c/o Dave Aston) on behalf of 2324780 Ontario Inc. (c/o Dianne Ramos), Owner, to amend the Urban Hamilton Official Plan by redesignating a portion of the subject lands from the “Mixed Use – Medium Density” designation to the “Neighbourhoods” designation and to amend the Trinity West Secondary Plan by redesignating a portion of the subject lands from the “Mixed Use – Medium Density” designation to the “Low Density Residential 2” designation and adding a new “Site Specific Policy – Area X” to permit the development of four mixed use buildings with building heights up to 12 storeys with residential and commercial uses and a block for future low density residential development, for lands located at 1809, 1817, 1821, 1825, 1829, 1831, 1835, 1837, 1841, and 1843 Rymal Road East, as shown in Appendix A attached to Report PED25062, BE APPROVED on the following basis: (i) That the draft Official Plan Amendment, attached as Appendix B to Report PED25062, be adopted by City Council; (ii) That the proposed Official Plan Amendment is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024). Please refer to the J

That the verbal update from Jennifer Catarino, Area Planning Manager, respecting Application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for Lands Located at 64 Hatt Street, Dundas (Ward 13) be received.

That the delegation from James Webb from WEBB Planning, be received

(i) That the following public submissions were received and considered by the Committee; and, (a) Written Submissions: (i) Anita Lauinger – Concerns with the development (Item 8.2 (a)(i)) (ii) That the public meeting be closed. Result: Motion

That Report PED23164 be amended by deleting sub-section (ii) and renumbering the balance as follows: (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 ‘H’ to the proposed Mixed Use Medium Density (C5, 863, H156) Zone as shown on Schedule “A” of Appendix “B” attached to Report PED23164 and shall be lifted conditional upon the following: (1) That the Owner submits and receives approval of a Functional Servicing Report to demonstrate that the change in land use can be serviced without adverse impacts to the existing infrastructure, to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Engineering; (2) That the owner acknowledges and agrees that, as part of a future Site Plan Control application, the owner will enter into and register on title an External Works Agreement with the City for the design and construction of any required infrastructure upgrades at the owner’s expense, to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Engineering; (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 Horseshoe (2019, as amended); and complies with the Urban Hamilton Official Plan. Result: Amendment

That Report PED25165, dated July 8, 2025, respecting Demolition Permit – 1123, 1131 and 1135 Stone Church Road East, Hamilton (Ward 6), be received and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That the Chief Building Official BE AUTHORIZED to issue a demolition permit for 1123 Stone Church Road East in accordance with By-law 22-101, pursuant to Section 33 of the Planning Act as amended, without having to comply with Section 6 of the Demolition Control Area By-law 22-101. (b) That the Chief Building Official BE AUTHORIZED to issue a demolition permit for 1131 Stone Church Road East in accordance with By-law 22-101, pursuant to Section 33 of the Planning Act as amended, without having to comply with Section 6 of the Demolition Control Area By-law 22-101. (c) That the Chief Building Official BE AUTHORIZED to issue a demolition permit for 1135 Stone Church Road East in accordance with By-law 22-101, pursuant to Section 33 of the Planning Act as amended, without having to comply with Section 6 of the Demolition Control Area By-law 22-101. Result: Motion

That Report PED25172, dated July 8, 2025, respecting Demolition Permit – 974, 980 Upper Paradise Road, Hamilton (Ward 14), be

That the staff presentation from Spencer Skidmore, Area Planning Manager, respecting City of Hamilton’s Response to Provincial Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 and Please refer to the July 16, 2025 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. Planning Committee July 8, 2025 Minutes PLC 25-010 Page 12 of 20 Associated Ontario Regulations, and Bill 30, Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 (City Wide), be received.

That Report PED25176, dated July 8, 2025, respecting City of Hamilton’s Response to Provincial Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 and Associated Ontario Regulations, and Bill 30, Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 (City Wide), be received and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That the submissions and recommendations as provided in Report PED25176 regarding Schedules 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8 of proclaimed Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 and Associated Ontario Regulations attached as Appendix “A” and “B” to Report PED25176 BE APPROVED; (b) That the Director of Planning and Chief Planner BE DIRECTED to confirm the submissions made to the province attached as Appendix “A” and “B” to Report PED25176. (c) That staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Council on any required process, fee, and By-law changes, as well as any financial impacts resulting from Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, and of Bill 30, Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 should Bill 30 be proclaimed; and, (d) That staff BE DIRECTED to prepare the necessary draft amendments to the Urban and Rural Hamilton Official Plans, and any impacted municipal Zoning by-laws, and schedule a Statutory Public Meeting, as well as update any required policies and procedures to give effect to the proposed changes, and undertake an analysis on any financial implications, for Council’s consideration at a future Planning Committee

That Report PED25181 be amended by adding sub-sections (c), (d) and (e), as follows: (c) That the City of Hamilton opposes the Government of Ontario’s Bill 5 due to its infringement on Indigenous rights, assignment of powers to arbitrarily override and ignore long-established areas of municipal government authorities, risks to the long-term health of important ecosystems and the environment generally, and circumvention of numerous democratic rights and oversight responsibilities; and, (d) That the City of Hamilton call on the Province of Ontario to obey their own rule of law, to pursue housing, forestry, infrastructure and critical mineral development through policies that follow sound environmental planning principles, uphold the planning authority of local government, respect Indigenous treaty obligations, and protect vital ecological systems; and, Please refer to the July 16, 2025 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. Planning Committee July 8, 2025 Minutes PLC 25-010 Page 14 of 20 (e) That this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; the Honourable Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines; the Honourable Todd McCarthy, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; the Honourable Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade; the Honourable Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Honourable George Pirie, Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth; the Honourable Gr

That the staff presentation from Scott Dickinson, Cultural Heritage Planner, respecting Recommendation to Pass a By-law to Designate 84 York Boulevard, Hamilton, (Philpott Memorial Church) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Ward 2), be received.

That Report PED24077(b) respecting Recommendation to Pass a By- law to Designate 84 York Boulevard, Hamilton, (Philpott Memorial Church) under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Ward 2), be received. Result: Motion

That the staff presentation from Neil Stoop, Senior Planner, respecting Inclusionary Zoning – Market Feasibility Study and Peer Review (Wards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), be received.

Please refer to the July 16, 2025 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. Planning Committee July 8, 2025 Minutes PLC 25-010 Page 17 of 20 That Report PED23044(b), dated July 8, 2025, respecting Inclusionary Zoning – Market Feasibility Study and Peer Review (Wards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), be received and the following recommendations be approved: (a) That the Inclusionary Zoning Market Feasibility Study, prepared by urbanMetrics Inc., dated March 26, 2024, and the 2025 Addendum dated April 30, 2025, attached as Appendix A and Appendix B to Report PED23044(b), BE RECEIVED; (b) That the Peer Review – Hamilton Inclusionary Zoning Market Feasibility Study, prepared by N. Barry Lyon Consulting Ltd., dated March 31, 2023, attached as Appendix C to Report PED23044(b), BE RECEIVED; (c) That staff BE DIRECTED to undertake public and community partner engagement on the Inclusionary Zoning Market Feasibility Study, the Peer Review, and the draft Inclusionary Zoning framework, attached as Appendix D to Report PED23044(b), refine the framework, and report back to Planning Committee with final recommendations for Inclusionary Zoning in Q3 2026and, (d) That staff BE DIRECTED to review existing Official Plan policies and Zoning regulations for opportunities to increase heights to provide opportunities for additional dwelling units to support Inclusionary Zoning. Result: Motion

That Hamilton Municipal Heritage Committee Minutes dated June 27, 2025, be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved. Please refer to the July 16, 2025 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. Planning Committee July 8, 2025 Minutes PLC 25-010 Page 18 of 20 Result: Motion

That the following Amendment to the Outstanding Business List, be approved: (i) Item to be Removed: (a) 19P - Corporate Policy for Official Planning Notification During Mail Strikes (Addressed as Item 9.1 on Planning Committee Minutes 25-008) Result: Motion

WHEREAS, the SCUBE (Stoney Creek Urban Boundary Expansion) lands were approved in 2004 by the City of Hamilton; Please refer to the July 16, 2025 Council minutes for the disposition of these matters. Planning Committee July 8, 2025 Minutes PLC 25-010 Page 19 of 20 WHEREAS, the SCUBE lands are within the OMB approved urban boundary and designated for development in 2007; WHEREAS, the Fruitland-Winona Secondary plan has designated a mix of housing options in three designated blocks; WHEREAS, Blocks 2 and 3 have received Council approvals and the development industry is just now bringing forward development plans and mobilizing to begin early construction on a variety of family-focused and entry level ground-based housing options including singles and a townhomes and low-rises; WHEREAS, Block 1 has yet to be approved despite being planned for growth development in it’s entirety for nearly 20 years, WHEREAS, Block 1 envisions over 1,000 new entry-level attainable ground- level, family-oriented housing units in addition to transit-focused road networks, parks, recreation amenities as well as a badly needed public elementary school, WHEREAS, Hamilton is facing a housing crisis that requires urgent action to increase supply; WHEREAS, planning delays and administrative barriers have slowed progress on these lands; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That Growth Management staff be directed to report back with a plan to expedite the build-out of the SCUBE lands, with a focus on enabling the Ap