Statutory notice of tonight s Public Meeting was given by publication in the Cambridge Times on Thursday, November 30, 2017.

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1 Corporation of the City of Cambridge Planning and Development Committee Meeting No Tuesday, December 5, 2017 Historic City Hall - 46 Dickson Street 7:00 p.m. AGENDA Meeting Called to Order Disclosure of Interest Public Meetings Statutory notice of tonight s Public Meeting was given by publication in the Cambridge Times on Thursday, November 30, Notice If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or when submissions in respect to the by-law/plan of subdivision/official plan amendment to the City of Cambridge, before the by-law/plan of subdivision/official plan amendment is passed/adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Public Meeting A Public Meeting Report Myers Road Zoning PP By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Ward 7 Recommendation That the Committee recommend to City Council: THAT report (CD), re: Public Meeting A - application R19/17 for 636, 646 and 656 Myers Rd be referred back to staff for a subsequent report and recommendation. Presentations 1. Elaine Brunn Shaw, City Planner, re: Public Meeting A Myers Road, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Ward 7 Delegations 1

2 Consent Procedure THAT all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Public Meeting Agenda be adopted as recommended. Items # 1. Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday, October 19, Committee of Adjustment Meeting Wednesday, September 27, Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee Wednesday, September 20, North Cambridge Business Park Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments Public Information Centre 5. Provincial Growth Plan - Summary of Regional Response to Draft Natural Heritage System and Draft Agricultural System 6. January 1, 2018 Indexing of Development Charges Note: Council Members, if you wish an item to be pulled from the Public Consent Agenda, please notify the City Clerk so the item can be listed on the Other Business Memo for tonight s meeting to be dealt with separately by Council. You will also have the opportunity to pull an item at the Meeting. Minutes of Advisory Committee Meetings 1. Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting PP Thursday, October 19, 2017 Recommendation - That the Committee recommend to City Council: THAT the minutes of the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held on Thursday, October 19, be considered for errors and omissions. 2. Committee of Adjustment Meeting PP Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Recommendation That the Committee recommend to City Council: THAT the minutes of the Committee of Adjustment Meeting held on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 be considered for errors and omissions. 2

3 3. Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting PP Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Recommendation That the Committee recommend to City Council: THAT the minutes of the Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, be considered for errors and omissions. Presentation and Consideration of Reports Community Development Department 4. North Cambridge Business Park Official Plan and Zoning By-law PP Amendments Public Information Centre Recommendation That the Committee recommend to City Council: THAT Council staff report (CD), re: North Cambridge Business Park Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments Public Information Centre be received as information. 5. Provincial Growth Plan - Summary of Regional Response to PP Draft Natural Heritage System and Draft Agricultural System Recommendation That the Committee recommend to City Council: THAT Council staff report (CD), re: Provincial Growth Plan Summary of Regional Response to Draft Natural Heritage System and Draft Agricultural System be received as information; AND THAT the correspondence from the Township of Puslinch on the Draft Natural Heritage System and Draft Agricultural System be received as information; AND FURTHER THAT this report provides information to the Committee in light of the correspondence received from the Township of Puslinch dated October 4, January 1, 2018 Indexing of Development Charges PP Recommendation That the Committee recommend to City Council: THAT report (CD), re: January 1, 2018 Indexing of Development Charges be received as information. 3

4 Correspondence 1. Township of Puslinch, re: Provincial Growth Plan PP Unfinished Business Non-Jurisdictional Items Close of Meeting 4

5 PUBLIC MEETING A Meeting Date: 12/05/2017 Report #: (CD) To: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Report Date: 10/19/2017 Report Author: Bryan Cooper, Senior Planner Department: Division: Report Title: Community Development Planning Services Public Meeting Report Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Myers Rd Cachet Developments File No: R19/17 Ward No: 7 RECOMMENDATION(S) THAT report (CD), application R19/17 for 636, 646 and 656 Myers Rd be referred back to staff for a subsequent report and recommendation. SUMMARY This report is for a statutory public meeting required by the Planning Act for a requested Zoning By-law Amendment application and draft plan of subdivision. The applicant is proposing to develop 636, 646 and 656 Myers Rd with a plan of subdivision consisting of 29 single detached lots. The applicant is requesting to zone the lands R6 (single detached) with site specific provisions for reduced landscaping, reduced lot area, reduced setbacks and increased lot coverage. 5

6 BACKGROUND The purpose of this report is to advise the Planning and Development Committee and public of a proposed development for 29 single detached dwellings on the subject lands. In order to permit this development the applicant has submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment application and draft plan of subdivision. The applicant proposes to extend the existing Slater St road allowance east of Lisbon Pines Dr, terminating in a cul-de-sac. Detailed analysis of planning policy, supporting documents, agency comments and any public submissions will be the subject of a future recommendation report. Location: The subject property is described as Lots 4 and 5 Concession 10, municipally known as 636, 646, 656 Myers Rd. A single detached dwelling is located on each property. 6

7 The property is 1.86 ha (4.60 ac) in size and is located on the north side of Myers Rd, east of the intersection of Lisbon Pines Dr. and Myers Rd. The three sites each contain a single detached dwelling that is proposed to be demolished to accommodate the development. The three lots are large and well treed. The applicant has provided a tree management plan as part of their submission which is being reviewed by staff and agencies. Existing/Surrounding Land Uses: North of the subject lands are single detached dwellings that front on Madeira Cres. Myers Rd is located south of the land followed by a commercial plaza/townhouse development and a place of worship. East is a large well treed residential lot. Single detached dwellings that front on Lisbon Pines Dr. are located west of the subject properties. Proposal: The applicant is proposing to develop the subject properties with a residential plan of subdivision consisting of: 29 single detached dwellings One stormwater management block An extension of Slater St that ends in a cul-de-sac. In order to facilitate the development the applicant has applied for a draft plan of subdivision (see Attachment No. 1). The applicant is also requesting site specific zoning amendments for: An increase in the permitted projection of steps in a required front/exterior or side yard from 2.5 m (8.2 ft) to 3.5 m (11.48 ft) A reduction in the minimum required front yard landscaping from 30% to 25% A reduction in the minimum required front yard setback from 6.0 m (20 ft) to 4.5 m (15.0 ft). A reduction in the minimum required interior side yard from 1.2 m (4 ft) to 0.6 m (2 ft). An increase in the maximum permitted lot coverage from 40% to 50%. ANALYSIS Strategic Alignment: PEOPLE To actively engage, inform and create opportunities for people to participate in community building making Cambridge a better place to live, work, play and learn for all. Goal #2 - Governance and Leadership Objective 2.1 Provide a wide range of ways that people can become involved in city decision making. This report is for a public meeting required under the Planning Act to inform and engage public participation. Public comments received will be considered as part of the review of the application. 7

8 Existing Policy/By-Law: City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012): The land is designated Low Medium Density Residential in the City of Cambridge Official Plan. This designation permits residential land uses up to a maximum of 40 units per hectare. The proposed density of the subdivision is units per hectare which conforms to the Official Plan. Zoning By-law : The property is zoned R4 (Single Residential) which permits single detached dwellings with a minimum lot frontage of 15.0 m (50 ft). The applicant is requesting to rezone the property to R6- (Single Residential) with the following site specific amendments: An increase in the permitted projection of steps in a required front/exterior or side yard from 2.5 m (8.2 ft) to 3.5 m (11.48 ft) A reduction in the minimum required front yard landscaping from 30% to 25% A reduction in the minimum required front yard setback from 6.0 m (20 ft) to 4.5 m (15.0 ft). A reduction in the minimum required interior side yard from 1.2 m (4 ft) to 0.6 m (2 ft). An increase in the maximum permitted lot coverage from 40% to 50%. The site specific provisions are required to accommodate building designs included in Attachment No. 2. Financial Impact: The costs related to this application will be borne by the developer. Public Input: Notice of this application was provided in the Cambridge Time on November 30, 2017 and circulated by mail to property owners within 120 m (393 ft) of the subject property. All public comments received through the processing of the application will be considered as part of the review of the development application and will be included in the future recommendation report to the Planning and Development Committee. Internal/External Consultation: The application and supporting materials have been circulated to the department and agencies listed on Attachment No. 5. Any comments received will be included in a future recommendation report. Comments/Analysis: Formal comments from City staff, external agencies and the public are required in order to complete a comprehensive analysis of this application. Considerations for the review of this application include (but are not limited to) the following: Analysis of requested site specific amendments Impact (if any) on local environmental features and tree preservation Public submissions 8

9 Compatibility of proposed development with existing developments City s infill policies Proposed cul-de-sac relative to City s design guidelines. 9

10 SIGNATURE Prepared by: Departmental Approval: ATTACHMENTS Attachment No. 1- Draft Plan of Subdivision Attachment No. 2 Conceptual Renderings Attachment No. 3 Existing Zoning Map Attachment No. 4 Existing Official Map Attachment No. 5 Staff/Agency Circulation List Attachment No. 6 Supporting Studies: 10

11 Attachment No. 1- Draft Plan of Subdivision 11

12 Attachment No. 2 Conceptual Renderings: 12

13 Attachment No. 3 Existing Zoning Map 13

14 Attachment No. 4 Existing Official Map 14

15 Attachment No. 5 Staff/Agency Circulation List 1. Development Engineering Division 2. Economic Development Division 3. Fire Department 4. Senior Planner Environment 5. Parks, Recreation and Culture Division 6. Transportation Engineering Division 7. Energy + 8. Region of Waterloo 9. Accessibility Coordinator 10. Public and Catholic School Boards 11. Grand River Conservation Authority 15

16 Attachment No. 6 Supporting Studies: 1. Planning Justification Report 2. Tree Inventory and Removals Plan 3. Noise Feasibility Study 4. Environmental Impact Study 5. Urban Design Brief 6. Functional Servicing Report 16

17 ITEM #1 MINUTES Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting #8-17 October 19, 2017 Council Chambers, Cambridge City Hall 46 Dickson Street, Cambridge, Ontario 7:00 p.m. Committee Members in Attendance: Amy Barnes, Kimberly Livingstone, Michael J. Cahill, Nelson Cecilia and Scott Roberts with John Oldfield in the Chair Regrets: Councillor Pam Wolf Staff in Attendance: Laura Waldie, Senior Planner Heritage and Karin Stieg-Drobig, Recording Secretary Meeting Called to Order The regular meeting of the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee was held in Council Chambers, 46 Dickson Street, Cambridge, Ontario. Chair, John Oldfield, welcomed everyone present and called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and the meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m. Declarations of Interest NIL Delegations NIL Presentations 1. Vanessa Hicks, MHBC Planning, spoke to the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) prepared for the rare Charitable Research Reserve located at 1679 Blair Road. She gave a history of the site in regards to land use and overall heritage attributes. The property owner is proposing to rehabilitate the site in two phases. The current HIA is for Phase I which addresses the conservation and repair of the original portion of the structure. This will include repairs to the wood frame windows, the two storey porch and balcony as well as fascia, trim and paint. John Oldfield thanked Vanessa Hicks on behalf of MHAC for her presentation and thorough HIA. Item 2 of the Agenda Items was then brought forward Blair Road: Heritage Impact Assessment for Phase I Conservation and Rehabilitation. File No: R Michael Cahill enquired as to work on the inside of the building and if it would be addressed at this time. Vanessa Hicks advised this would be done during Phase 2 of the project. G:\DI\PLN\Policy Planning Common\C06 Committee Minutes\C MHAC Minutes\2017 Minutes\October 19\MHAC Minutes October 19, 2017.docx 17

18 Page 2 of 4 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee September 21, 2017 Moved by: Scott Roberts Seconded by: Amy Barnes THAT the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (MHAC) accept the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) for 1679 Blair Road, prepared by MHBC Planning, dated October CARRIED Minutes of Previous Meeting Moved by: Nelson Cecilia Seconded by: Michael Cahill THAT the minutes of the September 21, 2017 meeting of the Cambridge Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee be considered for errors and omissions and be adopted. CARRIED Reports 1. Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Plan. File No: R01.05 John Oldfield thanked Laura Waldie for her work on the Annual Report and 2018 Work Plan. The committee discussed the Report and Work Plan. Michael Cahill asked for clarification of the WLU Capstone Project cited in the Work Plan. Laura Waldie explained the project is a partnership of fourth year planning students from WLU and the City of Cambridge. The students will be conducting a heritage study in Cambridge to identify industrial and commercial properties to be added to the Heritage Register and to develop public outreach materials. Moved by: Kimberly Livingstone Seconded by: Scott Roberts THAT the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (MHAC) receive the 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Plan as contained in Report (MHAC) for information; AND THAT this report be forwarded to Cambridge City Council (Council) for consideration. CARRIED G:\DI\PLN\Policy Planning Common\C06 Committee Minutes\C MHAC Minutes\2017 Minutes\October 19\MHAC Minutes October 19, 2017.docx 18

19 Page 3 of 4 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee September 21, 2017 Other Business Chair s Comments: John Oldfield advised that on October 12, 2017 he attended the Construction Steering Committee meeting for the Old Post Office where Slobodanka Lekic, Manager of Building Construction at the City of Cambridge shared the good news that the project is on schedule and on budget. Helen Kelly, CEO of the Idea Exchange, gave a brief presentation on the 3D technology that will be available for users. Council Report/ Comments: NIL Staff/Planner- Heritage comments: Laura Waldie discussed with the MHAC two development applications to the Committee of Adjustment. Laura Waldie requested that the requirement for the submission of a Heritage Impact Assessment be waived for both applications. 96 Queen Street East The owners of 96 Queen Street East are proposing to build a detached 780 square foot caretaker s cottage in the back parking area. Laura Waldie recommended waiving the HIA as this is a Listed Heritage property and the proposed new structure would not be visible from the streetscape. MHAC agreed and waived the HIA requirement for this application. 96 Blenheim Road The owners of 96 Blenheim Road have submitted an application to sever off a building lot on either side of the current structure. The property abuts Mount View Cemetery which is designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act as part of the City-owned lands in the Dickson Hill Heritage Conservation District. Laura Waldie recommended waiving the requirement for a HIA because the subject property is not on the Heritage Register and is zoned as R4 Low Density Residential. The MHAC agreed to waive the HIA requirement for this application. Laura Waldie also provided the MHAC with information about upcoming repair work at 55 Fallbrook Lane. The foundation of the coach house on the property will undergo rubble stone repair and some missing siding will be replaced on the main barn portion of the property. The siding will be replaced with the same colour to match the existing. The property owner had submitted a minor variance application to the Committee of Adjustment for the closing up of one window to accommodate the addition of a stone chimney to the coach house structure. The owner has withdrawn that application to be dealt with at a later date. G:\DI\PLN\Policy Planning Common\C06 Committee Minutes\C MHAC Minutes\2017 Minutes\October 19\MHAC Minutes October 19, 2017.docx 19

20 Page 4 of 4 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee September 21, 2017 Presentation 2 (8:05 p.m.) This presentation was delayed due to time conflicts of the presenters, Slobodanka Lekic, Manager of Building Construction, City of Cambridge and Kelly Gilbride, Heritage Architect with Steven Burgess Architects. Slobodanka Lekic gave an introduction to the Heritage Conservation Master Plan for the Farmers Market Building. Kelly Gilbride provided an overview of the history of the Farmer s Market and the current condition of the building. The focus of the presentation was on the Conservation Guidelines and Recommendations for Material Conservation. Kelly Gilbride explained the report lists the various heritage attributes and gives recommendations for general maintenance and monitoring including interior woodwork, windows, roofs and entry doors. John Oldfield thanked Slobodanka Lekic and Kelly Gilbride for the presentation and thorough report. Correspondence: Heritage Conservation Master Plan for the Farmers Market 40 Dickson Street File No: R Moved by: Michael Cahill Seconded by: Amy Barnes THAT THE Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (MHAC) receive the Heritage Conservation Master Plan for the Farmer s Market at 40 Dickson Street, prepared by Steven Burgess Architects. CARRIED Next Meeting Date & Time: November 16, 2017, 7:00 p.m. Location: Council Chambers, Historic City Hall, 46 Dickson St. Close of Meeting Moved by: Nelson Cecilia Seconded by: Kimberly Livingstone THAT the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee meeting does now adjourn at 8:48 p.m. CARRIED Chairperson John Oldfield Recording Secretary Karin Stieg-Drobig G:\DI\PLN\Policy Planning Common\C06 Committee Minutes\C MHAC Minutes\2017 Minutes\October 19\MHAC Minutes October 19, 2017.docx 20

21 MINUTES ITEM #2 Corporation of the City of Cambridge The Committee of Adjustment Committee Meeting Council Chambers, Historic City Hall Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Committee Members in Attendance: Sandi Nicholls, Paul Burgher and Ted Fairless in the Chair. Members Absent: Catherine Thompson, Michael Cahill and Tom Beal, Staff Members in Attendance: Nicole Pettenuzzo, Secretary-Treasurer, and Dale Cobb, Recording Secretary Meeting Called to Order The regular meeting of the Committee of Adjustment of the City of Cambridge was held in Council Chambers on the third floor of 46 Dickson Street, Cambridge, Ontario. Ted Fairless welcomed everyone present and called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. and the meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Disclosure of Interest There were no declarations of pecuniary interest. Adoption of Committee Minutes Moved by: Sandi Nicholls Seconded by: Paul Burgher THAT the Committee of Adjustment minutes of August 23, 2017 meeting be adopted as true and correct. CARRIED Notice The Secretary-Treasurer provided the Committee Chairperson with sworn declarations of circulation for the applications being considered. 21

22 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Page 2 Application No. A38/ King Street East Property Owner/ Applicant: Ontario Limited AFJ Building Design Presentation Using a Power Point presentation Nicole Pettenuzzo Secretary -Treasurer, provided an overview of the minor variance application. She noted the building is currently vacant. N. Pettenuzzo informed the Committee the proposal is also being reviewed under a Site Plan application. Delegations Alex Josic agent, AFJ Building Design, was present to speak to the application. He noted that the existing building footprint will remain the same. He stated the proposed work is for interior alterations only. Jeff Schmalz, neighbour, was present to speak to the application. He stated that he welcomes redevelopment of the building; however, he expressed concern regarding the placement of snow from the parking lot. He explained that he has a pool in his backyard with services running along the fence adjacent to the parking area that he does not want damaged. Ashish Porwal, owner, was present to speak to the application. He stated there are three doctors who have existing practices in the area that would like to move their practices to this location. He noted the doctors provide important services to residents of Cambridge. He indicated that it important that barrier free parking be available to clients using the offices. Application No. A38/17 DECISION: 1174 King Street East Plan 523 Pt. Lots 3&4 SS King; WS Prince St. RP67R2957 Part 2 Moved By: Sandi Nicholls Seconded By: Paul Burgher THAT the applicant s request for the following minor variances from Zoning By-law : 1. Reduce the minimum required parking from 16 spaces to 11; 2. Reduce the minimum interior side yard setback from the required 3 m (9.84 ft) to 0 m for an existing building; 3. Reduce the planting strip adjacent to a residential zone from the required 1.5 m (4.92 ft) to 0.6 m (1.96 ft); and 22

23 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Page 3 4. Reduce landscaping adjacent to street line from 3 m (9.84 ft) to 0 m to accommodate an accessible parking space be Approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the applicant receives Site Plan approval. 2. That a building permit is obtained for the existing addition and internal renovations. 3. That the 0 m side yard setback is for the existing addition only. 4. That a 1.5 m (4.92 ft) solid wood fence be erected along the south property line abutting an RM3 zone within 6 months of approval. This minor variance is in force so long as Zoning By-law No is in effect. If and when By-law No is repealed and replaced the decision granting the minor variance will be null and void. CARRIED REASONS: The Committee considered staff s recommendation and the applicant s, owner s and neighbour s oral presentation. The application is approved, as it is the opinion of the Committee of Adjustment, that with the approved conditions, the proposal meets the general intent of the Zoning By-law and Official Plan, is minor and will result in the appropriate development of the site. Application No s. A41/17, A42/17 & B47/17 56 Glenmorris Street Property Owner/ Applicant: Presentation Manoj and Sandhya Garg Labreche Patterson & Associates Incorporated Using a Power Point presentation Nicole Pettenuzzo, Secretary-Treasurer, provided an overview of the applications. She explained the conditions noted in the Recommendation Report. Delegations Hans Madan, agent, Labreche Patterson & Associates was present to speak to the application. Rob Bell, neighbour, was present to speak to the application on behalf of the neighbours. He stated that the neighbours would like the new development to fit in with the existing neighbourhood. 23

24 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Page 4 Rob Wellsman, neighbour, was present to speak to the application. He asked if the property could be used for student housing or occupation of more than one dwelling unit. N. Pettenuzzo responded that zoning only permits a single detached dwelling. She noted that a rezoning application is required in order to develop the property for anything other than a single detached dwelling. Application No.: A41/17 (Retained Lot) DECISION: 56 Glenmorris Street Plan 467 Pt. Lot 1 Pt. Lot 2 Moved By: Paul Burgher Seconded By: Sandi Nicholls THAT the applicant s request for a variance from Zoning By-Law to reduce the lot frontage on the retained lot to 9.65 m (31.66 ft) and to reduce the lot area to 337 m² (3, ft²) be Approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. Subject to the approval of consent application B47/ That a 6 m (19.68 ft) front yard setback is maintained. 3. That the new dwelling be one to one and half storey in height without an attached garage. 4. That the new dwelling will provide a front entry feature. 5. That the new dwelling will provide a 3 m side yard setback in one side yard. This minor variance is in force so long as Zoning By-law No is in effect. If and when By-law No is repealed and replaced the decision granting the minor variance will be null and void. CARRIED REASONS: The Committee considered staff s recommendation and the applicant s and neighbour s oral presentation. The application is approved, as it is the opinion of the Committee of Adjustment, that with the approved conditions, the proposal meets the general intent of the Zoning By-law and Official Plan, is minor and will result in the appropriate development of the site. 24

25 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Page 5 Application No.: A42/17 (Severed Lot) DECISION: 56 Glenmorris Street Plan 467 Pt. Lot 1 Pt. Lot 2 Moved By: Sandi Nicholls Seconded By: Paul Burgher THAT the applicant s request for a variance from Zoning By-Law to reduce the lot frontage on the severed lot to 9.92 m (32.54 ft) and to reduce the required lot area to 345 m² (3, ft²) be Approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. Subject to the approval of consent application B47/ That a 6 m (19.68 ft) front yard setback is maintained. 3. That the new dwelling be one to one and half storey in height without an attached garage. 4. That the new dwelling will provide a front entry feature. 5. That the new dwelling will provide a 3 m side yard setback in one side yard. This minor variance is in force so long as Zoning By-law No is in effect. If and when By-law No is repealed and replaced the decision granting the minor variance will be null and void. CARRIED REASONS: The Committee considered staff s recommendation and the applicant s and neighbour s oral presentation. The application is approved, as it is the opinion of the Committee of Adjustment, that with the approved conditions, the proposal meets the general intent of the Zoning By-law and Official Plan, is minor and will result in the appropriate development of the site. Application No.: B47/17 DECISION: 56 Glenmorris Street Plan 467 Pt. Lot 1 Pt. Lot 2 Moved By: Sandi Nicholls Seconded By: Paul Burgher 25

26 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Page 6 THAT the applicant s request to sever a parcel of land to create a new residential lot with a proposed lot frontage of approximately 9.92 m (32.54 ft), a depth of m ( ft) and a lot area of 345 m² (3,713 ft²) be Approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. Receipt of a copy of the registered reference plan of the severed parcel, having an approximate proposed lot frontage of approximately 9.92 m (32.54 ft). 2. That the applicant provide to the satisfaction of Energy+ Inc. a legal survey showing the existing property, existing easements, existing dwelling, existing hydro pole (s), anchors, primary/secondary hydro wire-feed to the existing dwelling, proposed severance, proposed dwellings, proposed driveway, and proposed electric plant. The survey must include dimensions. The applicant is cautioned that a minimum clearance between the proposed driveway entrance and existing poles, guy wires and anchors is 1.5 metres. 3. That the applicant pays all costs to service the lots. Energy+ Inc. will not approve a severance on a lot with no service. As per Current Conditions of Service, latest edition, only one service per property is permitted. The applicant must contact Energy+ Inc. for cost estimate and allow minimum 3 months to process an estimate. 4. That all easements (will be determined once satisfactory legal plan has been submitted), if required by Energy+ Inc., must be approved and registered at customer s cost. 5. That a building permit is obtained for the proposed construction of a new single family dwelling. 6. That a demolition control permit is obtained for the demolition of the existing single family dwelling. 7. That the applicant verifies the location of any existing sanitary, storm and water services on the property to the satisfaction of the Building Division in order to confirm that no services will cross over any proposed property lines or are shared with any adjacent properties. Where services cross property lines easements and/or servicing agreements shall be registered on title. 8. That a servicing plan be prepared, to the satisfaction of City of Cambridge Development Engineering, detailing the location of the existing and proposed services for each lot. 9. That a grading plan be prepared, to the satisfaction of City of Cambridge Development Engineering, for the overall development, including proposed locations of roof leaders, rear yard catch basins (if required) and swales. 26

27 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Page 7 10.That prior to final approval, the applicant pay cash-in-lieu of parkland at 5% of the value of the new land. The applicant shall provide a qualified appraiser s opinion of value to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department in determining the value of the severed land. 11.That the above conditions must be fulfilled and the document for conveyance be presented with the required fee for signing on or before September 27, 2018 after which time this consent will lapse. CARRIED REASONS: The Committee agrees with staff s recommendation and considered the applicant s and neighbour s oral comments regarding the application. The application is approved, as it is the opinion of the Committee of Adjustment, that with the approved conditions, the application meets the criteria of section 51 (24) of the Planning Act to which all consent applications must adhere and will result in appropriate development for the site. Application No s. A44/17 & B48/ Main Street Property Owner/ Roland Tarrant Applicant: GSP Group Incorporated Presentation Using a Power Point presentation Nicole Pettenuzzo, Secretary-Treasurer, provided an overview of the applications. She explained the conditions to the minor variance application noted in the Recommendation Report. Delegations Kristen Barisdale, agent, GSP Group, was present to speak to the application. She asked the Committee members to remove condition No. 2 from the conditions in the Minor Variance Recommendation Report for application A44/17. She requested that if the Committee is not agreeable to the removal of the condition, she is asked that the applications be deferred to allow further discussion with Planning staff. Application No s. A44/17 DECISION: 333 Main Street Plan 1263 Lot 6 Moved By: Sandi Nicholls Seconded By: Paul Burgher 27

28 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Page 8 THAT the applicant s request to reduce the lot area to m² (4, ft²) and reduce the rear yard setback to 6 m (19.68 ft) be Deferred to the November 1, 2017 Committee of Adjustment Hearing. CARRIED REASONS: The Committee considered staff s recommendation and the applicant s oral presentation. The application is deferred to allow the applicant and planning staff time to discuss the application. Application No s. B48/17 DECISION: 333 Main Street Plan 1263 Lot 6 Moved By: Sandi Nicholls Seconded By: Paul Burgher THAT the applicant s request to sever a parcel of land to create a new residential lot with a frontage of 20.1 m (65.94 ft) on Alexander Avenue and a lot area of m² (4, ft²): be Deferred to the November 1, 2017 Committee of Adjustment Hearing. CARRIED REASONS: The Committee considered staff s recommendation and the applicant s oral presentation. The application is deferred to allow the applicant and planning staff time to discuss the application. Application No.: B46/ Guelph Avenue Property Owner/ Gogledd Cymru Limited Applicant: Amy, Appleby & Brennan Presentation Using a Power Point presentation Nicole Pettenuzzo, Secretary-Treasurer, provided an overview of the application. She noted the Committee of Adjustment approved a previous application in 2006; however, the lands were not registered prior to the two year deadline. N. Pettenuzzo explained that new provincial policies required a further review of the application. 28

29 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Page 9 Clwyd Edwards, owner s representative, was present to speak to the application. He stated he is in agreement with the recommended conditions of approval. DECISION: 378 Guelph Avenue Con. 3 Pt. Lot 13 RP67R3510 Part 2 Moved By: Sandi Nicholls Seconded By: Paul Burgher THAT the applicant s request to sever a parcel of land to create a new residential lot with a proposed lot frontage of approximately 20.4 m (66.92 ft), a depth of 74 m ( ft) and a lot area of 1,494 m² (16,081 ft²) be Approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. That prior to final approval, the applicant enter into a Registered Development Agreement with the City of Cambridge to include the following conditions in all offers of purchase/sale, or rental agreements for the severed lands: Type A: Purchasers/tenants are advised that sound levels, due to increasing road traffic on Guelph Avenue may occasionally interfere with some activities of the dwelling occupants as the sound levels exceed the sound level limits of the Region of Waterloo and the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change. Type C: This dwelling has been designed with the provision for adding central air conditioning at the occupant s discretion. Installation of central air conditioning by the occupant in low and medium density developments will allow windows and exterior doors to remain closed, thereby ensuring that the indoor sound levels are within the sound level limits of the Region of Waterloo and the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change. 2. That the applicant provide to the satisfaction of Energy+ Inc. a legal survey showing the existing property, existing easements, existing dwelling, existing hydro pole (s), anchors, primary/secondary hydro wire-feed to the existing dwelling, proposed severance, proposed dwellings, proposed driveway, and proposed electric plant. The survey must include dimensions. 3. That the applicant register on title an agreement stating that the front yard setback will be in keeping with the front yard setback of adjacent properties approximately 20 m (65.61 ft). 29

30 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Page That the applicant submit a Tree Management Plan to the satisfaction of the City of Cambridge, Community Development Department, Planning Services Division. 5. That the applicant pays all costs to service the lots to the satisfaction of Energy+ Inc. 6. That all easements (will be determined once satisfactory legal plan has been submitted), if required by Energy+ Inc., must be approved and registered at customer s cost. 7. That the applicant submits a spatial separation report to the satisfaction of the Building Division to verify that the requirements of the Ontario Building Code are met for the amount of unprotected opening area (or window area for single family dwellings) permitted to face the property line. 8. That a grading plan be prepared, to the satisfaction of City of Cambridge Development Engineering, for the overall development, including proposed locations of rear yard catch basins (if required) and swales. 9. That prior to final approval, the applicant pay cash-in-lieu of parkland at 5% of the value of the new land. The applicant shall provide a qualified appraiser s opinion of value to the satisfaction of the Community Department in determining the value of the severed land. 10.That the above conditions must be fulfilled and the document for conveyance be presented with the required fee for signing on or before September 27, 2018 after which time this consent will lapse. CARRIED REASONS: The Committee agrees with staff s recommendation and considered the applicant s oral comments regarding the application. The application is approved, as it is the opinion of the Committee of Adjustment, that with the approved conditions, the application meets the criteria of section 51 (24) of the Planning Act to which all consent applications must adhere and will result in appropriate development for the site. 30

31 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Page 11 Ontario Municipal Board Update Nicole Pettenuzzo, Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment updated the Committee members on the status of applications before the Ontario Municipal Board. Close of Meeting Moved By: Sandi Nicholls Seconded By: Paul Burgher THAT the Committee of Adjustment Committee meeting does now adjourn at 7:10 p.m. CARRIED Ted Fairless, CHAIR Dale Cobb, Recording Secretary 31

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33 ITEM #3 MINUTES Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee No 6-17 Wednesday, September 20, 2017 City Hall, Secord Room, 2nd Floor Committee Members in Attendance: Alison Fraser, Allison Robson, Brad Hall, Connie Cody, Craig McLeman, Jonas Duarte, Kelly Pritchard, Nicole Semper and Councillor Wolf Regrets: Ashley Gibson, Colleen Elm and Tom VanAarsen Staff in Attendance: Kathy Padgett, Senior Planner Environment; Karin Stieg-Drobig, Recording Secretary; Paul Willms Sustainability Planner Meeting Called to Order The regular meeting of the Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee (CEAC) was held in the Secord Room, 50 Dickson Street, Cambridge, Ontario. Craig McLeman welcomed everyone present and called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Disclosure of Interest There were no declarations of pecuniary interest. Presentations Delegations NIL NIL Minutes of Previous Meeting Moved by: Councillor Wolf Seconded by: Connie Cody THAT the decisions contained in the June 28, 2017 minutes be adopted as written. CARRIED Reports 1. CEAC 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Plan Kathy Padgett reviewed the Annual Report and Work Plan for the Committee and highlighted the many projects the Committee has been involved with over the past year. Paul Willms provided a summary with respect to Cambridge City Green which included the annual event, Cambridge Community Clean Up and Cambridge Stewardship. 33

34 Moved by: Allison Robson Seconded by: Jonas Duarte Page 2 of 3 Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes September 20, 2017 THAT the Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee (CEAC) endorse the 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Plan as contained in Report CEAC ; AND FUTHER THAT this report is forwarded to Cambridge Council for consideration. CARRIED Subcommittee Reports 2. City Green Subcommittee Meeting Notes Paul Willms reviewed the notes for the Committee. City Green is looking for new ways of reaching the public and increasing the number of volunteers. Suggestions by CEAC members included piggybacking on events that draw a large crowd, increased social media presence, promoting the group at schools, and partnering with groups with a similar mandate. Moved by: Kelly Pritchard Seconded by: Brad Hall THAT the Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee (CEAC) receives the meeting notes from the September 11, 2017 meeting of City Green; AND FURTHER THAT they be appended to the CEAC minutes for distribution. CARRIED Correspondence 3. The letter from Helen Jowett, Chair, Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) informing Paul Willms that Cambridge City Green will receive the 2017 Grand River Watershed Award was shared for information. The award will be presented at a ceremony on October 19, 2017 at the GRCA. The Committee congratulated Paul and the members of City Green. Information Items 4. Cambridge Trails Advisory Committee No updates since previous CEAC meeting. 5. Regional Ecological and Environmental Advisory Committee No updates since previous CEAC meeting. 6. City of Cambridge Transportation Master Plan Notice of Public Consultation Centre No. 2 was shared for information. The subcommittee intends to bring forward comments at the next meeting of CEAC. 34

35 7. Riverside Dam Class EA Page 3 of 3 Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes September 20, 2017 Alison Fraser provided a summary of the Stakeholder Workshops that she attended on behalf of the Riverside Dam Class EA Subcommittee. The first workshop provided an opportunity for stakeholders to better understand the Class EA process, to review the proposed and shortlisted options, and to provide feedback on the criteria. The stakeholders were also given instruction on how to complete the smart spreadsheet where they were able to rank the options against the criteria. At the second workshop, the outcome of the smart spreadsheet exercise was reviewed. 8. A Wetland Conservation Strategy for Ontario, Kathy Padgett provided a summary of the Strategy that was posted on the EBR on July 20, 2017, which CEAC provided comments on earlier in the year. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is working on developing timing for when detailed policy development of the no net loss approach will occur, at which time the Committee may choose to provide further comments. Other Business Kathy Padgett informed the Committee that Colleen Elm has resigned from the Committee due to work commitments. Kathy Padgett further informed the Committee of a request by Ashley Gibson to take a leave of absence until February 2018 to complete a Master s program. Councillor Wolf put forward the motion to accept the leave. Moved by: Connie Cody Seconded by: Kelly Pritchard THAT the Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee grant member Ashley Gibson a leave of absence to February CARRIED Next Meeting The next meeting of CEAC is scheduled for October 25, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Secord Room. Close of Meeting Moved by: Kelly Pritchard Seconded by: Connie Cody THAT the CEAC meeting does now adjourn at 8:45 p.m. CARRIED Craig McLeman Chair Karin Stieg-Drobig Recording Secretary 35

36 CAMBRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Cambridge CITY GREEN Meeting Notes Monday October 2, :30 p.m. Secord Room (2 nd floor) CAMBRIDGE CITY HALL (50 Dickson St.) Attendance: Sandy Forsyth, Paul Willms, Linda Simpson, Bonnie Wheeler, Dennis Samulak, Tammy Bellingham, Jordan Bellingham, Kelly Pritchard Regrets: Allison Robson, Heather Dearlove Welcome Guests / New Members: Jordan Bellingham. Jordan has participated in the Community Clean Up, various Cambridge Stewardship projects/planting events and wanted to attend a Cambridge City Green meeting to become more involved. 1. Review of September 11, 2017 Meeting Notes and Action Items The group reviewed the notes and Action Items. ACTION: PW to contact TEP ACTION: PW RSVP-ed Kelly, Heather, and Laura in addition to Sandy, Dennis, Bonnie, Linda and Paul for the GRCA Watershed Award night 2. Renaissance of City Green Survey and Planning Survey Review and Discussion The group reviewed the results of the survey 8 people out of 23 replied (hoping for more). 7/10 regular members and 1 Friend of City Green replied. LS summarized the results and reviewed the points with the CG group: Common theme seems that we need more people (CG volunteers; participants) LR mentioned the example of the RAIN workshop (residents upstream and downstream, GRCA, and City people in attendance) at Fiddlesticks. The area would be a pilot project. Elements of both the event and the issue resonated with LR and perhaps City Green would like to pick up the issue or elements of the event to emulate elsewhere elements include going out to the community, having a topic that involves a problem, etc. KP noted she likes tangible, meaningful, active-engaging ways of engaging participants. LR mentioned a demo rain garden, bring people out to it (instead of a sit-down presentation/lecture). She noted speaking to individuals but also aligning with bigger goals (e.g. canopy target and planting trees on your property). Home visits and sump pump. How do we engage schools, residents partnerships with RAIN, etc.. App development to engage homeowners screening tool. Advocate for others programs (e.g. REEP) through events and helping with outreach. 36 page 1

37 The Survey Questions Meeting Notes have the results and submissions City Green What do you like about Cambridge City Green? What do you dislike about CCG? What would you like to change about CCG? What projects would you like to see us do? Explain what you see CCG looking like in your ideal world? Annual Event Who is our ideal audience? What type of event would you like to do this year? What topic would you like to cover this year? Do you think it would be better to join another event with our own booth? Or have our own event? How do we increase participation? Should we just be happy with a small group and encourage them to spread the word? Planning Next Year s Event LS noted that Sept and Oct. featured brainstorming and perhaps the group should turn its attention to planning next year s event DS mentioned the March 3 rd Sharing Experiences Workshop organizations from Southern Ontario. Bring materials (City Green brochure?). DS noted that he and Bonnie spoke about City Green. Display, slide show on laptop. Bonnie mentioned that the event was every second year, instead of every year more response, participation. KP asked Jordan what would bring someone to an event. Jordan suggested an entertainment aspect to an event. LR noted the REEP RAIN topic/workshop should be help/partner with them on this? demonstration projects? LS summarized some of the topics suggested (from Survey Results) The group agreed that they don t want to do an event in March just for the sake of having an event. Locations for City Green event to meet the objective of getting out in the community Langs Community Association (Preston); Alison Neighbourhood Association (East Galt); Kinbridge Community Association (southwest Galt and southeast Galt); Silverheights Community Association (Hespeler); Greenway Chaplin Community Association and Fiddlesticks Community Association. ACTION: City Green to acquire their own website ACTION: PW to investigate next CG meeting at REEP 20 Mill St. 3. Cambridge Community Clean Up Review Next Year List location (Preston), small sharps kits, extra flags, etc. and advance items with actions each meeting - Group discussed setting up a Preston Location. SF noted a woman ( Natalie ) at Waste Management who was potentially interested in helping at Preston but a City Green person should be at every tent in order to make it our event ACTION: PW to purchase 50 sharps containers, napsacks, and pickers 37 page 2

38 ACTION: PW to check budget and buy at least 3 for Preston location Next Year List - location (Preston) needed lady from Waste Management was at Hespeler booth and she would be excellent at Preston booth with CG volunteer need to think about location and keep it forever (schools). Do we have flags for Preston if not we need to order 2. Preston Public School, Westminster Church, Dumfries, Coronation can we have Dumfries and Coronation - Ancient Mariners (?) for each booth and expand to two in Preston - take extra coffee and food to Bridges - small signs need to be improved but should be used again - small sharps kits, training and kits for more groups, portable kit, kit to all OYO groups, shelter to receive supplies and training - order extra flags (3) for Preston location - Laura s chocolate eggs, Timbits, or other small treat for kids at booths (?) - Xtra small gloves needed - Efficiency in ordering Tim Hortons - Yellow signs with black ink small sign changes larger font - Mobile signs more location oriented closer to CG booths - PW to follow up on pickup plan with Savage Dr., CSD and TPW staff - Stickers on bags with cleanup@cambridge.ca for bag pick ups - Sticker on sharps kits with phone numbers - Dennis noted Glad/Toronto clear bags. Clear bags for next year to measure recycling/blue box blowout combined with photo/social media drive? - Corporate sponsorship policy? - Support for business champions, corporate challenge, etc. 4. Information Items Cambridge City Green Meetup = 166 members to date TD Tree Day, October 14 th, rare, 9-12 City Green Watershed Award Ceremony October 19 th at GRCA offices Cambridge City Green Calendar 5. Other Business 6. Adjournment (NEXT MEETING November 6, 2017) 38 page 3

39 Respondents = 6/23 City Green Survey Results Friends/staff = 1/13 (1 is on vacation) Committee members = 5/10 What do you like about Cambridge City Green? The members and work that is done to help make Cambridge a better city to live in. I like that we actually make improvements in the community. Whether it's improving knowledge, planting trees or cleaning up Individuals are dedicated. Grassroots projects that build community Like projects that are doing and tangible, e.g. tree plantings, litter clean-up our members dedication and their ideas What do you dislike about CCG? I dislike that it feels like we are so constrained about what we get involved with - it seems difficult to add activities/actions and I'm not sure if that's due to limits in Paul's availability or the actual members availability/desire to do more. So maybe that's an argument for more recruits Red tape from city hall, such fear of litigation and nimby backlash stifles a lot of great projects What would you like to change about CCG? I think we need to brand ourselves better and have more connection/recognition in the community to get more people involved. More members, more do-ers who want to take initiative to make things happen Would be nice to have more members for diversity, e.g. age, background. Maybe opportunity heard from Paul or someone at CEAC to vary or change meeting location, e.g. new idea exchange by river or just not at city hall; should be accessible (e.g. phone in/ adobe connect); maybe there are opportunities for remote participation on monthly meetings, maybe change u meetings to discuss different local issues to forward ideas to CEAC and others. Maybe invite another local, similarly minded group for a joint meeting.. In regard to how we report, maybe more data visualization to market or make it tangible for all to demonstrate achievements. Need IT guru to help stay current on technology; maybe we need an APP or snap chat or instagram, etc. What projects would you like to see us do? I'd like more tree planting, maybe working at getting residents to plant more. Maybe we could engage schools to plant more too. Maybe we could look at transportation improvements (not sure what this would be but like car sharing, bike paths, improved public transit use) Like projects like tree, shrub planting. Would like to have a project to turn planters out front of City Hall into a perennial garden. Since Cambridge Waters stopped perhaps also opportunity to view it as multi-media. I would like to see us do an environmental project with the Cambridge Farmers Market 39 page 4

40 Things that encourage the public to do things themselves so we don t have to do it all Explain what you see CCG looking like in your ideal world? More exposure in the community, lots of events where people can come out and make a difference in their own community, not just at clean-up time. Lots of committee members who bring forth varied ideas and commitment to see them through To me, ideally, we would be a well-known group in the community that connects and works with others (residents and other groups) to achieve environmentally sound outcomes that align with the City's goals (carbon footprint, tree canopy, etc) Not sure, just needs to be relevant as we move forward and of value. Annual Event Who is our ideal audience? All families in the community. Young families and seniors seem to be the ones who come out for things All citizens of Cambridge. Those who are already keen and engaged in environmental issues certainly. But more importantly I feel that is time to reach out to those people who are currently vaguely concerned about the future of their families and the planet but are not sure where to devote their energies. Anyone who is interested, any age, any family,. our audience will vary with the project What type of event would you like to do this year? Engage the schools to have students present Environmental projects to the community at the event - similar to a science fair. Change starts with us but needs to be encouraged through education with our children and youth. I would like to see a similar event to what has taken place in past years. Displays and public speakers. Questions and answers. However I think that it is time to move the event from City Hall to a more central and public location such as the Cambridge Centre Mall. It is time to change from merely "preaching to the choir but to take it to the people! The events of the past have been amazing and educational but it seems a shame that only a couple hundred of "the converted" have benefited from the evening. Something with a movie, kids activities and speakers Open to coordinating with another event, e.g. arts festival, library, yoga, etc. What topic would you like to cover this year? rain water management in partnership with REEP and the City to raise awareness and set up some demonstrations. It's becoming a bigger concern with climate change and the possibility of heavy rains. 40 page 5

41 Engaging youth to promote change. Help shape Cambridge to be a city of the future. Encourage Brighter, Greener, Cleaner living for all. Climate change. Habitat destruction. Green Energies etc., etc. With a focus on what we all as individuals can do. I suppose a small Environmental Expo would be in order. I'm sure many of you, like me are dismayed at the lack of progress we Greens are making. Indeed, we are losing ground. Please note the political idiocy south of the border even as the environment is quickly degrading and stronger hurricanes are raging. Things aren't much better here. Saw suggestion on storm water, or perhaps Jane s walk showing natural features in different parts of Cambridge, cycling perhaps combine resources with trail group in Cambridge to highlight local biking/hiking maybe bring awareness of features on different trails, how to report invasive species, how to ensure safe biking, bike clinic, Invasive species, weather-tolerant plants for the garden (climate change) Do you think it would be better to join another event with our own booth? Or have our own event? Would like to focus on own event so people recognize the efforts City Green puts in to help encourage change. It this scenario it is more correct to say that others would be joining our event in a greater capacity with their own booths and ideas. This could be an all day long thing with the awesome speakers taking the stage in the evening. It would also be great to have the Cinema airing a few of the latest films dealing with environmental and related social issues. Join another event I like that we have our own event but I think we need more community awareness to get folks out. I also appreciate we may need to look at how many participants we have and if it's worth it Whatever works for topic selected. I think partnering with another group will increase our audience, however, the participants at our events certainly get a lot out of the project How do we increase participation? Should we just be happy with a small group and encourage them to spread the word? Radio advertising is a suggestion. I know I listen to 91.5 or almost every morning on my way into work. As far as attendance, sometimes it is good to remember that even the few can make an impact. Maybe we should consider doing an event on a Saturday instead of in the evening during the week. No we shouldn't be happy with a small group. Time is growing short. It is time to pull out all stops. Holding the event in the Mall would of course increase participation by merely being there. An invitation to participate should be extended widely. Of course more advertising would be in order. Size isn t always important but it is nice when a group builds a community around its objective. We need to increase participation to become more well-known. The more well-known we are, the more we can accomplish. More of a push on social media, college radio stations, CBC radio, community events on KFUN radio 41 page 6

42 I am on 3 boards and we are constantly looking for new members - we have not had much luck - I think we are lucky to have a small dedicated group of volunteers 42 page 7

43 As someone who is merely an associate of Cambridge City Green, I will not comment on the the first section of this survey but I do have something to say about the Annual Event. Who is our ideal audience? All citizens of Cambridge. Those who are already keen and engaged in environmental issues certainly. But more importantly I feel that is time to reach out to those people who are currently vaguely concerned about the future of their families and the planet but are not sure where to devote their energies. What type of event would you like to do this year? I would like to see a similar event to what has taken place in past years. Displays and public speakers. Questions and answers. However I think that it is time to move the event from City Hall to a more central and public location such as the Cambridge Centre Mall. It is time to change from merely "preaching to the choir" but to take it to the people! The events of the past have been amazing and educational but it seems shame that only a couple hundred of "the converted" have benefited from the evening. What topic would you like to cover this year? Climate change. Habitat destruction. Green Energies etc., etc. With a focus on what we all as individuals can do. I suppose a small Environmental Expo would be in order. I'm sure many of you, like me are dismayed at the lack of progress we Greens are making. Indeed, we are losing ground. Please note the political idiocy south of the border even as the environment is quickly degrading and stronger hurricanes are raging. Things aren't much better here. Do you think it would be better to join another event with our own booth? Or have our own event? It this scenario it is more correct to say that others would be joining our event in a greater capacity with their own booths and ideas. This could be an all day long thing with the awesome speakers taking the stage in the evening. It would also be great to have the Cinema airing a few of the latest films dealing with environmental and related social issues. How do we increase participation? Should we just be happy with a small group and encourage them to spread the word? No we shouldn't be happy with a small group. Time is growing short. It is time to pull out all stops. Holding the event in the Mall would of course increase participation by merely being there. An invitation to participate should be extended widely. Of course more advertising would be in order. I really hope that you all will consider my proposal. I most certainly am willing to participate more than I have in past events... Keith Tobey 43 page 8

44 Hi guys I was at a special event with REEP in my neighbourhood about rain water management last week. Apparently there was some flooding in our neighbourhood and they are trying to do some preventive measures to slow runoff etc. There were a lot of residents there and we brainstormed some possible activities/events that could be done. I'm wondering if this might be a good topic for our annual event in partnership with REEP and the City to raise awareness and set up some demonstrations. It's becoming a bigger concern with climate change and the possibility of heavy rains. I will try to make the next meeting. Paul, Patrick Glibride might mention this to you as well. thanks Laura Hello Linda, Please see answers below. What do you like about Cambridge City Green? The members and work that is done to help make Cambridge a better city to live in. What do you dislike about CCG? What would you like to change about CCG? What projects would you like to see us do? Explain what you see CCG looking like in your ideal world? Annual Event Who is our ideal audience? All families in the community. What type of event would you like to do this year? Engage the schools to have students present Environmental projects to the community at the event - similar to a science fair. Change starts with us but needs to be encouraged through education with our children and youth. What topic would you like to cover this year? Engaging youth to promote change. Help shape Cambridge to be a city of the future. Encourage Brighter, Greener, Cleaner living for all. Do you think it would be better to join another event with our own booth? Or have our own event? Would like to focus on own event so people recognize the efforts City Green puts in to help encourage change. How do we increase participation? Should we just be happy with a small group and encourage them to spread the word? Radio advertising is a suggestion. I know I listen to 91.5 or almost every morning on my way into work. As far as attendance, sometimes it is good to remember that even the few can make an impact. Maybe we should consider doing an event on a Saturday instead of in the evening during the week. Tammy Bellingham 44 page 9

45 My ideas If Trees Could Talk. Put signs on downtown trees during summer events with info on why trees are important (slowly change people s mindsets, get them to think of something other than their device). Not the latin names and boring stuff. People can walk from tree to tree. Engages people with trees. Like an art installation. Eg Every day I supply oxygen for up to 4 people! Implement some of Leaf s ideas, maybe start with a brochure/ document on how to select the correct tree and planting site. Have volunteers check previous planting sites. We can publicize our successes on line and with posters at events. (build the hype to be the change) Put price tags on random trees to show the $$ value (from the canopy assessment). Include website at bottom and encourage people to check their own trees. (Engages people with trees, gets them to think how they are directly benefitted by them) Tours of pollinator preserve, rare, osprey platform, community orchard, natural areas (build the hype to be the change) Have a presence at Galt Love Friday Strolls (lots of people out for this) (build the hype to be the change) Engage college/university students (high social consciousness) Do a fall cleanup too? (catch the current wave of popularity to clean the city) Have a community clean-up month (April) as well as day. Contact schools, small and large businesses to do something. I know there was a problem with the BIAs, I d like to bypass them and go straight to the downtown business owners. Galt has already organized itself with a networking group and facebook page (which I am part of). They started up Galt Love by themselves (without the BIA) and I m sure they d be interested in any other improvements (clean-ups, etc) Tree Planting Events Have educational posters up about EAB, invasive species, please plant a tree, benefits of trees, how to look after your own trees (could be projects of school kids, we give info, they draw pics)(these people are already engaged, let s try to hook them in more deeply) Have seed ball making at the same time for kids or those tired from planting trees. Can distribute them around the planting site with wildflower seeds to make the area more natural. Could have bird feeder making workshop for kids (milk carton) to take home and hang from their own trees (increase engagement with trees and outdoors) Advertise in GRCA newsletter Have a potting station with pot, dirt, acorns, maple keys, etc., and info sheet on how to grow it (increase engagement with trees and outdoors) Info display at farmer s market about upcoming plantings 45 page 10

46 CAMBRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Cambridge CITY GREEN Meeting Notes Monday November 6, :30 p.m. REEP Green Solutions House, 20 Mill Street, Kitchener Attendance: Sandy Forsyth, Paul Willms, Linda Simpson, Bonnie Wheeler, Dennis Samulak, Tammy Bellingham, Jordan Bellingham, Kelly Pritchard, Andrew Ramsaroop, Laura Pritchard, Patrick Gilbride Welcome Guests / New Members: Jordan Bellingham, Laura Pritchard, and Andrew Ramsaroop. Patrick Gilbride. REEP Green Solutions. The CG group had spoken at length at the October meeting about potentially working with REEP and the neighbourhood associations following their workshop at Fiddlesticks Community Association. There may be an opportunity for City Green to attend the workshops and provide the personalized tree reports, information on Community Clean Up or other aspects. The City is also in discussions with REEP regarding private property tree planting/implementing the recommendations of the Urban Forest Plan. Patrick provided the group with a tour of the REEP House, and its water and energy conservation measures, prior to the meeting. 1. GRCA Watershed Award LS noted the GRCA Watershed Award and plaque and certificates. CG will present the awards to Council on November 14 th / CEAC November 22 nd and show the video (link A rogue motion by Staff Liaison to officially rename Cambridge City Green to THE AWARD- WINNING Cambridge City Green was defeated. ACTION: PW to obtain video file from GRCA staff Janet Baine and Kelly Pritchard will present the award and video to Council on November 14 th, 7pm and to CEAC November 22 nd, 7pm 1. Review of October 2, 2017 Meeting Notes and Action Items The group reviewed the notes and Action Items. The group discussed the City Green webpage on the City website the MeetUp site has limitations (e.g. unable to upload files, videos, etc.). Another option is to purchase a City Green website. City Green does have a Facebook site but it is unclear whether it is maintained (used to be maintained by Fred Oliff and Tammy Emm-Pietrkiewicz.current status?) 46 page 1

47 ACTION: markup the existing City Green webpage on the City site and change it (continue to investigate purchasing a City Green website, using the current domain, closing the MeetUp site, etc.) ACTION CARRIED FORWARD: PW to purchase 3 Clean Up flags 2. Renaissance of City Green For the benefits of the guests, PW reviewed the main themes of this intiative of defining an audience, objectives, re-casting the annual event, new partnerships (i.e. REEP), and reaching out to the community by going beyond City Hall into locations (e.g. Community Associations, Cambridge Mall, etc.) AR noted his experience in the mall with the ClimateActionWR survey people didn t want to engage. He noted Queen s Square library had a different experience of people willing to come and talk. Patrick Gilbride mentioned wanting to build on the experience at Fiddlesticks do a demonstration RAIN project at the site at Avenue Road Baptist Church. Possibly have multiple events around trees, stormwater. City Green could reach out to Community Associations. REEP is also interested in residential tree planting and working with City Green on the public tree planting part. REEP also had an event at Silverheights (their fundraiser) with some educational materials from REEP. REEP has a workshop at rare / raingarden project around North House. REEP project partnership CG native plants and volunteers, REEP rain garden expertise. REEP is interested in making a naturalization in a box kit for homeowners 3. Videos A lot of ideas around making video QR codes on bollards, instructional videos, needle training videos, explain and highlight partners for past and future tree planting events, etc. 4. Cambridge Community Clean Up 15 clean up events focused on needles Oct.9-Nov.6. City staff support included pickers, training, picking up of needles, disposal of sharps containers, and dealing with many out of the box situations at these events. The training provided to CG volunteers in the Spring has very much changed and needs to be communicated to the group. The CCCU will also need to change given the new realities of litter clean ups and needles it was suggested that these changes be examined after the current clean ups finish (likely when the ground is covered in snow). The clean up events of the past month have set a new record participation rate (i.e. over 6000 participants this year in total). ACTION: PW to provide current training demonstration to City Green at the November or December meeting along with recommendations for Spring Community Clean UP changes (e.g. CG booths, Organize-Your-Own groups, training the trainers, etc.) Reviewed the Next Year List location (Preston) is still a priority Coronation Public School and Preston Public School were presented (i.e. establish two locations as long as we can have SF recommended at least one City Green volunteer at each. It is suggested that as many as 3 volunteers should be at each booth (perhaps a call out to MeetUp group?) as we anticipate having to go on Leave It, Report It sharps pick-up errands during the 9-12 morning (although there may be alternatives). 47 page 2

48 5. Information Items Cambridge Stewardship PW receiving help from Forestry to develop list of sites, possibly deliver events Cambridge City Green Meetup = 166 members to date Cambridge City Green Calendar 6. Other Business PW noted four Clean Cambridge events in the next week (and likely more to come if the weather cooperates 7. Adjournment (NEXT MEETING December 4, 2017) Cambridge Community Clean Up Next Year List - location (Preston) needed lady from Waste Management was at Hespeler booth and she would be excellent at Preston booth with CG volunteer need to think about location and keep it forever (schools). Do we have flags for Preston if not we need to order 2. Preston Public School, Westminster Church, Dumfries, Coronation PS can we have Dumfries and Coronation or Coronation and a Preston Heights location like Preston Public School (Dumfries is a strong location as participants can clean up right there and it is central. - Ancient Mariners (?) for each booth and expand to two in Preston - take extra coffee and food to Bridges - small signs need to be improved but should be used again - small sharps kits, training and kits for more groups, portable kit, kit to all OYO groups, shelter to receive supplies and training - order extra flags (3) for Preston location - Laura s chocolate eggs, Timbits, or other small treat for kids at booths (?) - Xtra small gloves needed - Efficiency in ordering Tim Hortons - Yellow signs with black ink small sign changes larger font - Mobile signs more location oriented closer to CG booths - PW to follow up on pickup plan with Savage Dr., CSD and TPW staff - Stickers on bags with cleanup@cambridge.ca for bag pick ups - Sticker on sharps kits with phone numbers - Dennis noted Glad/Toronto clear bags. Clear bags for next year to measure recycling/blue box blowout combined with photo/social media drive? - Corporate sponsorship policy? - Support for business champions, corporate challenge, etc. 48 page 3

49 ITEM #4 Meeting Date: 12/05/2017 Report #: (CD) To: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Report Date: 11/01/2017 Report Author: Kathy Padgett, Senior Planner - Environment Department: Division: Report Title: File No: Community Development Planning Services North Cambridge Business Park Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments Public Information Centre D Ward No: 1 RECOMMENDATION(S) THAT Council staff report (CD) North Cambridge Business Park Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments Public Information Centre be received as information. SUMMARY The City of Cambridge is preparing an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) for the lands described as the North Cambridge Business Park. The purpose of the OPA/ZBA is to establish appropriate land use designations, policies and zoning regulations for these lands. A Public Information Centre will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Wanner Mennonite Church, 1725 Beaverdale Road, Cambridge from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. BACKGROUND The lands identified as the North Cambridge Business Park are generally bound by Riverbank Drive, Middle Block Road, Fountain Street North and Freeport Creek (see Attachment No. 1). Through Regional and City planning exercises, these lands have been identified as a future location of prime industrial lands with lots of mostly eight hectares (20 acres) or more, in the vicinity of the Region of Waterloo International Airport. City staff are preparing an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment so that these lands are shovel ready for new large-lot employment uses. 49

50 ANALYSIS Strategic Alignment: PEOPLE To actively engage, inform and create opportunities for people to participate in community building making Cambridge a better place to live, work, play and learn for all. Goal #2 - Governance and Leadership Objective 2.1 Provide a wide range of ways that people can become involved in city decision making. The Public Information Centre provides an opportunity for the public to provide input on the proposal. Existing Policy/By-Law: Regional Official Plan (2015): The subject lands are currently designated Prime Industrial Strategic Reserve (Serviced). Cambridge Official Plan (2012): The subject lands are currently designated Future Urban Reserve and Natural Open Space System and are located within the Urban Area Boundary. Cambridge Zoning By-law No , as amended: The subject lands are currently zoned Agricultural (A1) and Low Density Residential (RR2). Financial Impact: The completion of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for the North Cambridge Business Park lands will streamline approvals and be more cost-effective for future industrial developments. Public Input: In January 2015, the City conducted two Participation Group meetings for residents of Riverbank Drive and the Allendale/Banat Road subdivision adjacent to the lands identified as the Prime Industrial Strategic Reserve. The purpose of the meetings was to present an overview of the planning process and to inform landowners on how they will be able to participate and provide input. Useful input was also gathered from the landowners at that time. Further Participation Group meetings were postponed due to negotiations regarding outstanding appeals to the Regional Official Plan (ROP), the results of which could have had a significant effect on boundaries and land use designations within the Study Area. The ROP is now in place and City staff now has enough information to proceed. A Public Information Centre is scheduled for Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 6 p.m. at Wanner Mennonite Church, 1725 Beaverdale Road, Cambridge. Internal/External Consultation: The Steering Committee established for this project is made up of staff from the City of Cambridge, Region of Waterloo and Grand River Conservation Authority. 50

51 Comments/Analysis: The North Cambridge Business Park Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) will implement the work coming out of the East Side Lands Stage 1 Master Environmental Servicing Plan. The OPA/ZBA will take into consideration: appropriate future land uses, land use compatibility between the new employment uses and existing adjacent residential; and environmental and heritage concerns. Input from area residents will be sought at the Public Information Centre scheduled for December 14, Staff will review and address comments provided as a result of the Public Information Centre in preparation for a Statutory Public Meeting to be held at a Planning and Development Committee meeting in early Further input will be collected through the Statutory Public Meeting and staff will review and address comments in preparation for a recommendation report to the Planning and Development Committee in Spring SIGNATURE Prepared by: Departmental Approval: ATTACHMENTS 1. Notice of Public Information Centre 51

52 Notice of Public Information Centre (PIC) ATTACHMENT NO. 1 North Cambridge Business Park Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments DATE: Thursday, December 14, 2017 TIME: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. PLACE: Wanner Mennonite Church, 1725 Beaverdale Road, Cambridge A public information centre to inform landowners and the public of the options being considered for the future North Cambridge Business Park Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments will be held on the above date and time. A presentation will commence at 6:30 p.m. The Study Area is shown on the map below. If you require information in an accessible format or accommodation to access municipal services, please contact accessibility@cambridge.ca If you want to be included on the mailing list for future information about this project, please contact the staff person below. Ward No.: 1 File No.: D Contact Person: Kathy Padgett, Senior Planner - Environment City of Cambridge Tel: (519) ext TTY: (519) padgettk@cambridge.ca 52

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55 ITEM #5 Meeting Date: 12/05/2017 Report #: (CD) To: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Report Date: 10/30/2017 Report Author: Kathy Padgett, Senior Planner - Environment Department: Division: Report Title: File No: Ward No: Community Development Planning Services Provincial Growth Plan - Summary of Regional Response to Draft Natural Heritage System and Draft Agricultural System A All RECOMMENDATION(S) THAT Council staff report (CD) Provincial Growth Plan Summary of Regional Response to Draft Natural Heritage System and Draft Agricultural System be received as information; THAT the correspondence from the Township of Puslinch on the Draft Natural Heritage System and Draft Agricultural System be received as information; AND FURTHER THAT this report provides information to the Committee in light of the correspondence received from the Township of Puslinch dated October 4, SUMMARY The Provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (Growth Plan) came into effect on July 1, Two initiatives arising from the new Growth Plan include mapping a comprehensive regional Natural Heritage System and Agricultural System for the Greater Golden Horseshoe area. The responsible Ministries posted draft mapping and criteria on the Environmental Registry for review and comment in July Regional and Area Municipal staff collaborated on responses to the Province and City staff is supportive of the comments submitted. 55

56 Township of Puslinch circulated a resolution to all Ontario Municipalities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area with their concerns related to the mapping which City staff have reviewed and does not find applicable here. BACKGROUND The new Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (Growth Plan) came into effect on July 1, Two of the Provincial initiatives from the new Growth Plan are: (1) Mapping of a regional Natural Heritage System (NHS) for the area led by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF). Natural heritage systems are connected networks of natural features (e.g. significant woodlands and wetlands) identified to help conserve biodiversity. The Region of Waterloo already has robust mapping which this Provincial initiative builds on; and (2) Mapping of an Agricultural System for the area led by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). The draft Agricultural System has two components: An Agricultural Land Base comprised of prime agricultural areas, including specialty crop areas, and rural lands that together create a continuous protected land base for agriculture; and An agri-food network which includes infrastructure, services and assets important to the viability of commercial farming. For the City of Cambridge, the proposed Agricultural System generally follows the Prime Agricultural Areas already identified in the Cambridge Official Plan. On July 6, 2017, both MNRF and OMAFRA posted the draft NHS and Agricultural System mapping and criteria for public comment. The Region, with input from Area Municipalities, forwarded two reports dated October 3, 2017 to MNRF and OMAFRA as its comments on the draft systems. ANALYSIS Strategic Alignment: PEOPLE To actively engage, inform and create opportunities for people to participate in community building making Cambridge a better place to live, work, play and learn for all. Goal #2 - Governance and Leadership Objective 2.4 Work collaboratively with other government agencies and partners to achieve common goals and ensure representation of community interests. The Region, in collaboration with Area Municipalities, provided comments on the draft Natural Heritage System and draft Agricultural System to the Province. 56

57 Existing Policy/By-Law: The 2006 Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe was replaced by the new version on July 1, Financial Impact: The Regional and Cambridge Official Plans already have robust environmental protection policies in place and it is not expected that the current process with respect to requiring Environmental Impact Statements will be any more onerous for developers by mapping the Natural Heritage System for the Greater Golden Horseshoe area. The Growth Plan will require an Agricultural Impact Statement for settlement area expansions and proposed aggregate pits in areas identified as Prime Agricultural Areas. The impacts to agriculture are already considered in these types of situations in Waterloo Region; however, the Growth Plan will create a standard process across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Future expansions of the Urban Area Boundary in Cambridge will require an Agricultural Impact Statement. Public Input: The proposals were posted on the Environmental Registry for a 92 day public review and comment period ending October 6, Internal/External Consultation: Regional and Area Municipal staff collaborated on responses to the Province. Comments/Analysis: The key staff recommendations and comments for the draft Natural Heritage System (NHS) outlined in the Regional report (available upon request) are as follows: The Province be commended for identifying and protecting the NHS through the Growth Plan consistently across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Staff recommends the Province consider more detailed mapping information available locally when developing the final NHS mapping. Staff recommends including some significant Regional features that may have been missed in the draft mapping. The key staff recommendations and comments for the draft Agricultural System outlined in the Regional report (available upon request) are as follows: A Greater Golden Horseshoe-wide Agricultural System will reinforce the Region s ongoing efforts to protect farmland and support commercial farming. The draft Agricultural Land Base for Waterloo Region generally aligns with the Prime Agricultural Areas currently designated in the Regional and Cambridge Official Plans. City Staff has no concerns with the draft Agricultural Land Base mapping identified for Cambridge. 57

58 The Township of Puslinch recently circulated an October 4, 2017 Council resolution to all Ontario municipalities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe area regarding their concerns with the draft mapping (included as correspondence on the December 5, 2017 Planning and Development Committee Agenda). Their primary concerns are as follows: Due to the large areas of continuous woodlands in the Township, large portions of the Township are being included in the draft Natural Heritage System mapping. They are requesting the mapping criteria call for a larger minimum size so fewer lands in the Township are included in the Natural Heritage System. Since the City of Cambridge has smaller and more fragmented woodlands and wetlands the same issue is not applicable. The Township is not supportive of lands within the Township currently designated as Country Residential being included in the Natural Heritage System mapping. Similar issues have not been identified in the City of Cambridge. City staff suggests this is a specific mapping refinement issue that should be dealt with between Township and Ministry staff. The Township is not supportive of lands within the Township currently designated as Rural Employment Area and Secondary Agricultural being included in the draft Agricultural System as Prime Agricultural Area. Similar issues have not been identified in the City of Cambridge. City staff suggests this is a specific mapping refinement issue that should be dealt with between Township and Ministry staff. SIGNATURE Prepared by: Departmental Approval: ATTACHMENTS 58

59 ITEM #6 Meeting Date: 12/5/2017 Report #: (CD) To: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Report Date: 11/14/2017 Report Author: Nicole Pettenuzzo, Planner Department: Division: Report Title: File No: Ward No: Community Development Planning January 1, 2018 Indexing of Development Charges D City Wide RECOMMENDATION(S) THAT the Planning and Development Committee receive staff report, (CD), as information. SUMMARY This report outlines the January 1, 2018 indexed development charge rates for residential and non-residential developments. The January 1, 2018 development charge rate is a 1.38% (rounded) increase since the last indexing on July 1, BACKGROUND The City of Cambridge Development Charges By-law No requires a semiannual adjustment of rates on January 1 st and July 1 st in accordance with the Statistics Canada Quarterly Construction Price Index. This is the seventh indexing of the 59

60 Development Charge By-law and reflects the change in the construction price index from the 1st quarter of 2017 to the 3rd quarter of ANALYSIS Strategic Alignment: PROSPERITY: To support and encourage the growth of a highly competitive local economy where there is opportunity for everyone to contribute and succeed. Goal #7 - Transportation and Infrastructure Objective 7.3 Provide innovative leadership in the management of city assets to help plan, fund and maintain city assets in a sustainable way. Development Charges are collected to offset the costs incurred to support growth related infrastructure and to ensure adequate funding is available to provide municipal services to this new growth. Existing Policy/By-Law: The City of Cambridge Development Charges By-law No was enacted in 2014 and requires indexing of applicable City Development charges on January 1 st and July 1 st of every year. Financial Impact: The January 1, 2018 development charges indexing represents a percentage increase of 1.38% (rounded) since the last indexing on July 1, The following table shows the City of Cambridge development charges for January 1, 2018 compared to the existing rates: Table 1: Comparison of Previous and New Rates Permit Type: Previous rates as of July 1, 2017 New rates as of January 1, 2018 Amount of Increase or Decrease Apartments (per unit) $6, $6, $91.06 All other residential (per unit) $10, $10, $ Non-residential (per 100 m 2 gross floor area) $3, $3, $41.38 Public Input: Public consultation occurred in 2014 when the current Development Charges By-law (number ) was updated and passed by Council. No additional consultation is required for this twice annual indexing report. 60

61 Internal/External Consultation: This report has been posted on the City of Cambridge website along with an information brochure for the public outlining the updated rates. The report has also been sent to the Waterloo Region Home Builders Association for information. Comments/Analysis: The January 1, 2018 Development Charge indexing represents an increase of $91.06 per apartment unit, $ per unit for all other residential uses, and an increase of $41.38 per 100 m 2 of non-residential floor space. The Region of Waterloo has confirmed their Regional Development Charges Background Study is complete. The Regional Development Charges are currently being indexed and will be effective on January 1, The new rates will not be available until December The Waterloo Region District School Board and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board have confirmed that their Educational Development Charge rates came into effect June 1, 2016 and will remain unchanged until further notice. Table 2 details the overall breakdown of City, Waterloo Region District School Board and Waterloo Region Catholic District School Board s development charges. The Region of Waterloo Development Charges are to be determined to date and is indicated as such on the chart. Table 3 is a breakdown of specific City infrastructure and soft services by type. SIGNATURE Prepared by: Approved by: ATTACHMENTS Table 2 details the overall breakdown of City, Regional, and Waterloo Region and Waterloo Region Catholic District School Board s development charges. 61

62 Table 3 is a breakdown of specific City infrastructure and soft services by type. 62

63 Table 2: Summary of Development Charges January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 Single / Semi Dwelling ($ Per Unit) Townhouse Dwelling ($ Per Unit) Apartment Dwelling ($ Per Unit) Non-Residential City of Cambridge Region of Waterloo Waterloo Region District School Board Waterloo Region Catholic School Board $10, $10, $6, TBD TBD TBD $30.48 per sq m ($2.83) per sq ft) Industrial: TBD Excluding Industrial: TBD $1, $1, $1, $1.41 per sq ft $ $ $ $0.32 per sq ft Total $TBD $TBD $TBD per sq ft (industrial) $ TBD per sq ft (excluding industrial) 63

64 Table 3: Development Charges for City Infrastructure and Soft Services Components Apartments (per unit) Other Residential (per unit) Non-Residential (per 100 sq m) Infrastructure: Sanitary $1, $1, $ Storm $ $ $ Water $ $ $ Roads $ $ $1, Studies $ $ $84.90 Sub-Total: $2, $4, , Soft Services: Fire $23.06 $37.74 Works Yard $ $ Parks $ $1, Indoor Recreation $1, $3, Library $ $ General Government $37.74 $59.75 City Wide Engineering $ $ $18.87 $ $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $15.71 $72.33 Sub-Total: $4, $6, $ Overall Totals: $6, $10, $3, Note: Rates are adjusted based on the Statistics Canada Quarterly Construction Index each January 1 st and July 1 st. 64

65 CORRESPONDENCE #1 Township of Puslinch 7404 Wellington Rd 34, Puslinch, ON NOB 2J0 P: F: October 10,2017 TO: Ontario Municipalities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area RE: Provincial Growth Plan - Provincial Growth Plan - Our File: L11MlN Comments on Draft Natural Heritage System Comments on Draft Prime Agricultural System Council for the Township of Puslinch at its meeting held on October 4, 2017 passed the enclosed resolutions regarding its concerns with the proposed changes to the Provincial Growth Plan - Draft Natural Heritage System and to the Provincial Growth Plan - Draft Prime Agricultural System. Council for the Township of Puslinch requests the support of your municipal Council. Please forward resolutions of support to Nina Lecic, Deputy Clerk at nlecic@puslinch.ca. ly Karen M. Landry CAO/Clerk Attach. 65

66 t c{a} RESOLUTION MUNICIPAL COUNCIL THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH Date 4,2017 Moved by Seconded by: Whereas the p of Puslinch recognizes the importance of protecting its key natural environmental features while maintaining a balanced approach to sustainable growth and economic development; and Whereas the Township currently has limited opportunities for growth and economic development; and Whereas Highway 401 is a major goods movement corridor and connects the Greater Toronto area, southwestern Ontario and USA and is a corridor for trade and economic development; and Whereas the Province has emphasized the importance of residential and employment corridors next to transportation and transit corridors; Whereas the proposed Natural Heritage System outside the Greenbelt abuts approximately % of the Highway 401 corridor and should be reduced in areas located adjacent to and near to Highway 401 and Highway 6 in light of the critical role of the Highway 401 Corridor in meeting the needs for goods movement and transit in the Province and the long term importance of the Highway 401 corridor for economic development in the Township and the County of Wellington; and RECORDED VOTE YES NO CONFLICT ABSENT Councillor Bulmer Councillor Roth Mayor Lever MAYOR: Councillor Seoulis Councillor Fieldinq TOTAL ED LOST 66

67 RESOLUTION MUNICIPAL COUNCIL THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH Date bçr4,2q17 Moved by Seconded by: Whereas there d be a transitional core area to provide a transition in the non- Greenbelt part of the Township from the 500 ha core areas in the Greenbelt Natural Heritage System to the 100 ha core areas in the remainder of the County; Whereas lands with existing Recreational and Country Residential Official Plan Designations are requested to be excluded from the proposed Natural Heritage System, in similar fashion to Urban Centre and Hamlet settlement areas that are already excluded; and Whereas the Province has emphasized the importance of residential and employment corridors next to transportation and transit corridors; and Whereas the proposed policy changes negate the Township's ability for strategically planned balanced growth and economic development; and Whereas Schedule A7 - Puslinch of the County of Wellington Official Plan and draft Growth Plan Natural Heritage System map is attached as part of this resolution to reference and illustrate the impact; Now therefore the Council for the Township of Puslinch hereby requests that the Minister extend the EBR commenting period to allow staff the opportunity RECORDED VOTE YES NO CONFLICT ABSENT Councillor Bulmer Councillor Roth Mavor Lever Councillor Seoulis Councillor Field nq TOTAL 67 MAYOR: continue to LOST

68 RESOLUTION MUNICIPAL COUNCIL THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH Date: ber 4, 2017 Moved by: Seconded by: work with the rovincial ministry to address concerns prior to approval regarding a transitional core area to provide a transition in the non-greenbelt part of the Township from the 500 ha core areas in the Greenbelt Natural Heritage System to the 100 ha core areas in the remainder of the County; and That a copy of this resolution be fonryarded to the County of Wellington and MPP, Ted Arnott requesting support. RECORDED VOTE YES NO CONFLICT ABSENT Councillor Bulmer Councillor Roth Mayor Lever MAYOR: Councillor Seoulis Councillor F eldinq TOTAL ED LOST 68

69 DRAFT GROWTH PLAN NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEM Estate Residential Area LEGEND: City of Guelph Rural Employment Area Estate Residential Area Proposed Growth Plan Natural Heritage System Existing Greenbelt Plan Area Natural Heritage System OP Settlement Designations Estate Residential Area 6 Source: MNRF 69

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71 I u{* ) RESOLUTION MUNICIPAL COUNCIL THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH Date: October 4,2017 Moved by: Seconded by: Whereas the Township of Puslinch the importance of protecting prime agriculture lands while maintaining a balanced approach to sustainable growth and economic development; and Whereas the Township currently has limited opportunities for growth and economic development; and Whereas Highway 401 is a major goods movement corridor and connects the Greater Toronto area, southwestern Ontario and USA, and is a corridor for trade and economic development; and Whereas the Province has emphasized the importance of residential and employment corridors next to transportation and transit corridors; Whereas the Township has identified rural employment areas located adjacent to or near Highway 401 and Highway 6; and Whereas lands currently identified as rural employment areas adjacent to Highway 401 and Highway 6 should continue to be recognized and protected as future rural employment areas; and RECORDED VOTE YES NO CONFLICT ABSENT Councillor Bulmer Councillor Roth Mayor Lever Councillor Sepulis Councillor Fieldino TOTAL MAYOR: CARRIED LOST 71

72 RESOLUTION MUNICIPAL COUNCIL THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH Date: October 4,2017 Moved by: Seconded by: Whereas Iands currently not ide as rural employment areas adjacent to or near Highway 401 and Highway 6 should be appropriately designated to permit future employment uses over the long-term to optimize and ensure the long-term viability of economic development for the Township of Puslinch, the County of Wellington and the Province of Ontario; and Whereas the proposed Provincial Growth Plan - Draft Agricultural Land Base jeopardizes long-term economic viability and prosperity of the Highway 401 and Highway 6 corridor; and Whereas the Township supported a policy change in the County S-Year Review Official Plan Amendment, approved by the province and subsequently the OMB in 2014, that increased the potential for residential severances on lands designated Secondary Agricultural Area. The extensive redesignation of Secondary Agricultural Areas to Prime Agricultural Areas would largely reverse this policy direction and would therefore be unfair to landowners and would pose a significant constraint to the Township's ability to meet its growth allocation pursuant to Places to Grow and the County Official Plan; and RECORDED VOTE YES NO CONFLICT ABSENT Councillor Bulmer Councillor Roth Mayor Lever MAYOR Councillor Sepulis Councillor Fieldinq TOTAL D LOST 72

73 RESOLUTION MUNICIPAL COUNCIL THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH Date 4,2017 Moved Seconded by: Whereas lands currently identified Secondary Agricultu, which contain existing aggregate operations below the water table that cannot be rehabilitated to agricultural, continue to be recognized as secondary agricultural lands; and Whereas the proposed Agricultural Land Base negates the Township's ability for strategically planned balanced residential growth and economic development; and Whereas Council understands that the Prime AgriculturalAreas in Erin and Minto shown on the Ministry's web portal were revised after the staff report was prepared, Council remains concerned about the removal of Secondary Agricultural areas and maintains its position that an extension to the EBR commenting period is necessary to allow staff the opportunity to continue working with the Provincial ministries to address these concerns; and Whereas Schedule A7 - Puslinch of the County of Wellington Official Plan and draft Growth Plan Agricultural Land Base map is attached as part of this resolution to reference and illustrate the impact; Now therefore the Council for the Township of Puslinch hereby requests that the Minister extend the EBR commenting period to allow staff the opportunity to continue to work with the Provincial ministry to address concerns prior to approval rega RECORDED VOTE YES NO CONFLICT ABSENT Councillor Bulmer Councillor Roth Mayor Lever MAYOR: Councillor Sepulis Councillor Fieldino TOTAL ED LOST 73

74 RESOLUTION MUNICIPAL COUNCIL THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH Moved by: Seconded by: Date: October 4,2017 Æe-^A V a a the removal of Secondary Agricultural areas and impact of the extensive Prime Agricultural Area on residential severances, recreational lands and the Township's Rural Employment Area designations; mapping and coarse scale land classification methodology as it relates to small scale landscape changes in the Township; and That a copy of this resolution be fonryarded to the County of Wellington and MPP, Ted Arnott requesting support. RECORDED VOTE YES NO CONFLICT ABSENT Councillor Bulmer Councillor Roth Mayor Lever MAYOR: Councillor Sepulis Councillor Fieldinq TOTAL ED LOST 74

75 DRAFT GROWTH PLAN AGRICULTURAL LAND BASE City of Guelph LEGEND: Extensive area of Secondary Agricultural Area to be redesignated to Prime Agricultural Area Candidate areas to be considered Designated Rural Employment Area Designated Rural Employment Area Areas to be redesignated to Prime Agricultural Area OMAFRA depiction of Official Plan Prime Agricultural Areas Source: omafra.gov.ca 75

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