Statutory notice of tonight s Public Meeting was given by publication in the Cambridge Times on December 21, 2017.

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1 Corporation of the City of Cambridge Planning and Development Committee Meeting No Tuesday, January 16, 2018 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 December 21, 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 Ainslie Street South Zoning By-law PP Amendment Perkins Family Holdings Ward 6 Recommendation That the Committee recommend to City Council: THAT application R18/17, report No (CD), re: Ainslie Street South -- be referred back to staff for a subsequent report and recommendation. B Public Meeting Report 0 Royal Oak Road Zoning By-law PP Amendment Cambridge Hindu Society - Ward 1 Recommendation That the Committee recommend to City Council: THAT application R16/17, report No (CD), re: 0 Royal Oak Road be referred back to staff for a subsequent report and recommendation. 1

2 Presentations 1. J. Matthew Blevins, Senior Planner, re: Public Meeting A Ainslie Street South Zoning By-law Amendment Perkins Family Holdings Ward 6 2. J. Matthew Blevins, Senior Planner, re: Public Meeting B 0 Royal Oak Road Delegations Zoning By-law Amendment Cambridge Hindu Society Ward 1 1. Dan Weinhardt, re: Public Meeting B 0 Royal Oak Road Zoning By-law Amendment Cambridge Hindu Society Ward 1 2. David Harvey, re: Public Meeting B 0 Royal Oak Road Zoning By-law Amendment Cambridge Hindu Society Ward 1 Consent Procedure THAT all items listed under the heading of Public Consent Agenda for Tuesday, January 16, 2018, Public Meeting Agenda be adopted as recommended. Items # 1. Cambridge Trails Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday, October 12, Committee of Adjustment Meeting Wednesday, November 1, Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday, November 16, Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday, November 22, 2017 Note: Planning and Development Committee 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 the Committee. You will also have the opportunity to pull an item at the Meeting. 2

3 Minutes of Advisory Committee Meetings 1. Cambridge Trails Advisory Committee Meeting PP Thursday, October 12, 2017 Recommendation - That the Committee recommend to City Council: THAT the minutes of the Cambridge Trails Advisory Committee Meeting held on Thursday, October 12, 2017 be approved. 2. Committee of Adjustment Meeting PP Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Recommendation That the Committee recommend to City Council: THAT the minutes of the Committee of Adjustment Meeting held on Wednesday, November 1, be approved. 3. Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting PP Thursday, November 16, 2017 Recommendation That the Committee recommend to City Council: THAT the minutes of the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held on Thursday, November 16, be approved. 4. Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting PP Wednesday, November 22, 2017 Recommendation That the Committee recommend to City Council: THAT the minutes of the Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, November 22, be approved. Presentation and Consideration of Reports Correspondence Unfinished Business Non-Jurisdictional Items Close of Meeting 3

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5 PUBLIC MEETING A To: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Meeting Date: 01/16/2018 Subject: Public Meeting Report Ainslie Street South, Zoning By-law Amendment Perkins Family Holdings Report No: (CD) File No: R18/17 From: J. Matthew Blevins, MCIP, RPP - Senior Planner RECOMMENDATION THAT application R18/17, report No (CD), Ainslie Street South be referred back to staff for a subsequent report and recommendation. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report is for a statutory public meeting required by the Planning Act for requested Zoning By-law Amendment application at Ainslie Street South. Applicant is proposing to construct an additional 13 parking spaces in an area currently zoned Open Space. Applicant has requested to rezone a portion of the property from OS1 (Open Space) to C2 s (Commercial) Site Specific to allow for the additional parking area. The applicant requested permission to demolish the existing building on site in 2015 o Staff took a report to Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee recommending designation of the structure o Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee recommended designation, Council agreed and issued Notice of Intent to Designate Applicant has appealed the designation of the structure and the case is before the Conservation Review Board (CRB) pending outcome of this application and the related site plan application (SP36/17). 5

6 BACKGROUND The purpose of this report is to advise the Planning Committee and the public about a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application for Ainslie Street South. The applicant proposes to add 13 parking spaces to an existing parking area to allow the existing building at 285 Ainslie Street South to be used for Business & Professional Office uses. In accordance with the Planning Act, the City must hold a public meeting in order to formally consider the requested Zoning By-law Amendment and receive public comments. Detailed analysis of Provincial, Regional and City Policies and regulations, supporting documents, agency comments and any public submissions will be the subject of a future recommendation report. Ontario Heritage Act Designation The applicant applied for a demolition permit for the existing heritage structure at 285 Ainslie Street South. In response to that application, staff took a report to the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (MHAC) September 17, 2015 recommending designation of the structure under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. MHAC agreed with the staff recommendation to designate which resulted in a report going to Planning Committee November 17, 2015 with recommendations from staff and MHAC to authorize the Clerk to publish a Notice of Intention to Designate. On November 17, 2015, Council authorized the City Clerk to publish the Notice of Intention to Designate the property at 285 Ainslie Street South in accordance with Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act because of its cultural heritage significance. The notice was published in the Cambridge Times on December 10, The applicant filed a Notice of Objection to the designation on January 8, 2016 and the matter was referred to the Conservation Review Board (CRB). The CRB case is on hold pending the outcome of this application and the related site plan application (SP36/17). Location: The subject lands are legally described as Part of State Street, Plan 457 as closed by 21473; Lots 24, 25, 26, 27 & 28, Plan 457 as in except Part 1 on 67R-1651 and Part 41 on 58R-13587, City of Cambridge, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. The property is municipally addressed as Ainslie Street South and is on the east side of Ainslie Street south of Elliott Street and North of Birch Street. 6

7 Location of proposed change in zoning The property subject to the zoning by-law amendment application (outlined in red above) is approximately 0.48 hectares (1.2 acres) in size and has approximately 81 m (266 ft.) of frontage along Ainslie Street South with environmental lands on the eastern half of the property. Existing/surrounding land uses: The subject property contains a vacant building (Constructed 1834) on the southern portion of the lands and Ainslie Street Dental in the building on the northern portion of the site (constructed 2015). The easterly half of the property has a wooded area (Zoned Open Space) and there are single detached dwellings and multiple residential dwellings to the north and east, an industrial operation (Grand River Brewing) to the south and townhouse dwellings to the west. Proposal 7

8 The applicant is proposing to rezone a portion of the southern half of the property from OS1 (Open Space) to C2 s (Commercial) to expand the parking area and add 13 parking spaces. The applicant has indicated that the additional parking spaces are to allow for the adaptive reuse of the existing heritage building for Business/Professional Office use. The development will require a Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone a portion of the property to C2 s (Commercial). No site specific provisions have been requested by the applicant. The proposed parking lot expansion and associated adaptive reuse of the heritage building would be subject to site plan review if this application is approved. A site plan application has been submitted in support of this application but may be subject to change through the site plan review process once a specific use has been identified for the heritage building. The site plan application has been through one round of review with the Site Plan Committee. Attachment 1 contains the proposed concept site plan. The abutting property to the east at 20 Albert Street is a designated heritage property and the abutting property to the south at 295 Ainslie Street South (Grand River Brewing) is listed as a property of interest on the heritage register. 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. A statutory public meeting is required by the Planning Act to provide an opportunity for the public to give input on the proposal. Existing Policy/By-Law: City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012) The 2012 City of Cambridge Official Plan designates the subject lands as Low/Medium Density Residential which permits a mix of residential and commercial uses. An Official Plan Amendment is not required. 8

9 City of Cambridge Zoning By-law No , as amended The subject lands are currently zoned (C2)S (Commercial) which permits a wide range of commercial uses including Business and Professional Offices and OS1 (Open Space) which permits public recreation environmental conservation uses in Zoning Bylaw No The applicant is requesting to relocate the boundary between the two existing zones by expanding the commercially zoned portion and has not requested any site specific provisions. Financial Impact: The costs related to this application are borne by the developer. Public Input: The statutory public meeting being held under the Planning Act is being held on January 16 th, 2018 and official notification was provided in the Cambridge Times on December 20 th, In addition, notice was provided to all assessed property owners within a 120 m (393.7 ft.) radius of the site. Any interested parties and members of the public will be provided with an opportunity to speak to this proposal at the January 16 th, 2018 public meeting. Internal/External Consultation: The application and supporting studies have been circulated to the departments and agencies listed in Attachment No. 3. CONCLUSION Staff will provide further comments and analysis regarding this application as part of the future recommendation report to the Planning & Development Committee. Considerations for the review of this application include (but are not limited to) the following: Land use compatibility with surrounding existing development Environmental impact of the proposed parking area on the existing wooded area Potential impacts to structure recommended for designation Traffic/parking and site circulation Public input 9

10 SIGNATURE Prepared by: Departmental Approval: ATTACHMENTS Attachment No. 1 Proposed Concept Site Plan Attachment No. 2 Existing Zoning Map Attachment No. 3 Internal/External Consultation & List of Supporting Studies 10

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13 Attachment No 3 Internal/External Consultation & List of Supporting Studies This application has been circulated to the departments and agencies listed below. Their comments will be included in a future staff report to the Planning & Development Committee for consideration. Energy + Inc. Public and Catholic School Boards City of Cambridge Engineering and Transportation Services Division City of Cambridge Planning Services Division City of Cambridge Parks, Recreation & Culture Division City of Cambridge Fire Department City of Cambridge Building and By-law Services Division City of Cambridge Accessibility Coordinator City of Cambridge Senior Planner Heritage City of Cambridge Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Regional Municipality of Waterloo Grand River Conservation Authority List of Supporting Studies Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Butternut Assessment Tree Management Plan & Report Concept site plan 13

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15 PUBLIC MEETING B To: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Meeting Date: 01/16/2018 Subject: Public Meeting Report 0 Royal Oak Road, Zoning By-law Amendment Cambridge Hindu Society Report No: (CD) File No: R16/17 From: J. Matthew Blevins, MCIP, RPP - Senior Planner RECOMMENDATION THAT application R16/17, report No (CD), 0 Royal Oak Road be referred back to staff for a subsequent report and recommendation. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report is for a statutory public meeting required by the Planning Act for requested Zoning By-law Amendment application at 0 Royal Oak Road. The applicant is a proposing a 558 m 2 (6,006 ft. 2 ) place of worship and accessory uses such as meeting rooms & an assembly hall. The applicant is requesting a Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the property from (E)A1 (Agricultural) to N1 (Institutional) to permit the construction of a place of worship and associated parking lot. A neighbourhood meeting was held November 22, 2017 to give the neighbours an opportunity to provide initial comments on the proposal. BACKGROUND The purpose of this report is to advise the Planning & Development Committee and the public about a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application for 0 Royal Oak Road. The applicant proposes to construct a place of worship and associated parking lot on the subject property which is currently vacant with access from Cherry Blossom Road and Boxwood Drive. 15

16 In accordance with the Planning Act, the City must hold a public meeting in order to formally consider the requested Zoning By-law Amendment and receive public comments. Detailed analysis of Provincial, Regional and City Policies and regulations, supporting documents, agency comments and any public submissions will be the subject of a future recommendation report. Location: The subject lands are legally described as Part of Lot 27, Beasley s Broken Front Concession, Registered Plan No. 257, Part 11, Plan 67R-2561 in the City of Cambridge, Regional Municipality of Waterloo. The property is municipally known as 0 Royal Oak Road and is surrounded by Royal Oak Road to the south and east, Cherry Blossom Road to the north and Boxwood Drive to the west. The property subject to the zoning by-law amendment application (outlined in red above) is approximately 0.9 hectares (2.2 acres) in size and has approximately: 70 m (230 ft.) of frontage along Boxwood Drive; 128 m (420 ft.) of frontage along Royal Oak Road; and, 112 m (367 ft.) of frontage along Cherry Blossom Road. Existing/surrounding land uses: 16

17 The subject property is currently vacant and is surrounded by large lot single detached dwellings to the east, south and west, Highway 401 further to the south and industrial land to the north. Proposal The applicant is proposing to construct a place of worship. The applicant has proposed 102 parking spaces (including two accessible spaces). The proposed building also has assembly space in the basement which can be used for accessory uses. Staff will review the parking requirements for the accessory uses once they have been identified specifically by the applicant and the parking in general will be addressed in a future staff recommendation report and determine if a site specific provision for parking is required. The development will require a Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the property to N1 (Institutional). No site specific changes to the zone standards have been requested by the applicant. The proposed development would be subject to site plan review if this application is approved. Concept elevations have been provided but may be subject to change through the detailed design process. Attachment 1 contains the proposed concept site plan and Attachment 2 contains the proposed concept elevations. 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. A statutory public meeting is required by the Planning Act to provide an opportunity for the public to give input on the proposal. Existing Policy/By-Law: City of Cambridge Official Plan (2012) 17

18 The 2012 City of Cambridge Official Plan designates the subject lands as Future Urban Reserve which is intended to accommodate future urban growth. A place of worship is considered a use which is permitted in any designation (except for Open Space), accordingly an Official Plan Amendment is not required. City of Cambridge Zoning By-law No , as amended The subject lands are currently zoned (E)A1 (Agricultural) in Zoning By-law No The E prefix indicates a Mineral Aggregate Resource Area which permits farming, forestry, public or private non-commercial open space or recreational facilities where no permanent buildings or structures are provided or an existing use. The applicant is requesting to rezone the property to the N1 (institutional) zone and has not requested any site specific provisions. Financial Impact: The costs related to this application are borne by the developer. Public Input: The statutory public meeting being held under the Planning Act is being held on January 16 th, 2018 and official notification was provided in the Cambridge Times on December 20 th, In addition, notice was provided to all assessed property owners within a 120 m (393.7 ft.) radius of the site. Any interested parties and members of the public will be provided with an opportunity to speak to this proposal at the January 16 th, 2018 public meeting. A Neighbourhood Meeting was held on Wednesday November 22, 2017 to provide the neighbouring residents with additional information regarding the proposed development and to provide them an additional opportunity to provide feedback. The members of the public in attendance generally had questions regarding the following: Compatibility with existing residential Traffic/Parking Lighting Impact to property values Hall rentals/accessory uses Site design/layout Public input Public comments will be included in a future staff report with staff s response to those comments. Internal/External Consultation: 18

19 The application and supporting studies have been circulated to the departments and agencies listed in Attachment No. 4. CONCLUSION Staff will provide further comments and analysis regarding this application as part of the future recommendation report to the Planning & Development Committee. Considerations for the review of this application include (but are not limited to) the following: Land use compatibility with surrounding existing development Traffic/parking Accessory uses SIGNATURE Prepared by: Departmental Approval: ATTACHMENTS Attachment No. 1 Proposed Concept Site Plan Attachment No. 2 Proposed Concept Elevations Attachment No. 3 Existing Zoning Map Attachment No. 4 Internal/External Consultation & List of Supporting Studies 19

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24 Attachment No 4 Internal/External Consultation & List of Supporting Studies These applications have been circulated to the departments and agencies listed below. Their comments will be included in a future staff report to the Planning & Development Committee for consideration. Energy + Inc. Public and Catholic School Boards City of Cambridge Engineering and Transportation Services Division City of Cambridge Planning Services Division City of Cambridge Economic Development Division City of Cambridge Parks, Recreation & Culture Division City of Cambridge Fire Department City of Cambridge Building and By-law Services Division City of Cambridge Accessibility Coordinator Regional Municipality of Waterloo List of Supporting Studies Planning Justification Report with Public Consultation Strategy Preliminary grading, servicing, erosion & sediment control plans Noise Study Functional Servicing Report Concept site plan & elevations 24

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29 ITEM #2 MINUTES Corporation of the City of Cambridge The Committee of Adjustment Committee Meeting Council Chambers, Historic City Hall Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Committee Members in Attendance: Catherine Thompson, Sandi Nicholls, Tom Beal, and Michael Cahill in the Chair. Members Absent: Ted Fairless Staff Members in Attendance: Nicole Pettenuzzo, Secretary-Treasurer, and Karin Stieg Drobig, 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. Michael Cahill welcomed everyone present and called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. and the meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. Disclosure of Interest There were no declarations of pecuniary interest. Adoption of Committee Minutes Moved by: Sandi Nicholls Seconded by: Michael Cahill endorsed the minutes as approved by Sandi Nicholls THAT the Committee of Adjustment minutes of September 27, 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. A notation by the Secretary-Treasurer to the Committee that A47/17-55 Fallbrook Lane has withdrawn the application for a minor variance. 29

30 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Page 2 Application No. A16/ Wellington Street Property Owner/ Applicant: Samuel Victor Sedore Douglas Development Corporation Presentation Using a Power Point presentation Nicole Pettenuzzo Secretary -Treasurer, provided an overview of the minor variance application. She noted the variance is required to complete a severance to add the rear portion of Wellington Street to Cambridge Street to provide parking for a proposed residential apartment building. The severance and rezoning were approved by the Ontario Municipal Board on August 29, Delegation Graeme Douglas of Douglas Development was present to answer any questions of the committee. Application No. A16/16 DECISION: Wellington Street Plan 615 Lot 9 W/S; Wellington Moved By: Tom Seal Seconded By: Catherine Thompson THAT the applicant's request for a minor variance from Zoning By-law to reduce the minimum required lot area for a residential lot from 450m 2 (4,843 ft 2 ) to 385m 2 (4, 144 ft2): be Approved 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. The application is approved, as it is the opinion of the Committee of Adjustment that 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. 30

31 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Page 3 Application No's.: A44/17, 848/ Main Street Property Owner/ Applicant: Roland Tarrant GSP Group Presentation Using a Power Point presentation Nicole Pettenuzzo, Secretary-Treasurer, provided an overview of the applications. She explained the application was deferred from the September 27, 2017 meeting for the applicant and staff to discuss the proposed building envelope and proposed conditions. The applicant has amended the minor variance application and agreed to meet conditions to provide continuity of streetscape along Alexander Avenue. Delegation Kristen Barisdale, agent of GSP Group was present to speak to the application. She thanked Planning staff for working together with herself and her client to come to a workable resolution. Application No.: A44/17 DECISION: 333 Main Street Plan 1263 Lot 6 Moved By: Sandi Nicholls Seconded By: Catherine Thompson THAT the applicant's request for a variance from Zoning By-Law to reduce the minimum lot area from 450m 2 (4, ft 2 ) to m 2 (4, ft2) and a proposed reduction in the minimum rear yard setback from 7.5 m (24.60 ft) to 4 m (13.12 ft). be Approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. Subject to the approval of consent application B48/17; 2. That the proposed dwelling has a front yard setback of 8 m (26.24 ft); and, 3. That the proposed dwelling is one and half storey in height. 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 31

32 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Page 4 REASONS: The Committee considered staff's recommendation and the applicant's 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 and will result in the appropriate development of the site. Application No.: B48/17 DECISION: 333 Main Street Plan 1263 Lot 6 Moved By: Sandi Nicholls Seconded By: Tom Beal 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 m 2 (4, ft2): be Approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. Subject to approval of minor variance application A44/17; 2. Receipt of a copy of the registered reference plan of the severed parcel, having an approximate proposed lot frontage of approximately of 20.1 m (65.94 ft) on Alexander Avenue and a lot area of approximately m 2 (4, ft2); 3. That prior to final approval, the applicant submit payment to the Region the Consent Application Review Fee of $350.00; 4. That prior to final approval, the applicant dedicate the required road widening to the Region of Waterloo. The Applicant must engage an Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS) to prepare a draft Reference Plan for the road widening, to the satisfaction of the Region of Waterloo; 5. That prior to f1nal approval, the applicant enter into a Registered Development Agreement with the Region of Waterloo 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 Regional Road #8 (Dundas Street North) and Regional Road #97 (Main Street), 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. 32

33 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Page 5 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; 6. That the applicant provide to the satisf~ction of Energy+ Inc. a legal suney 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 suney must include dimensions; 7. That the applicant pays all costs to senice the lots to the satisfaction of Energy+ Inc.; 8. 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; 9. 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 permitted to face the new property line for the existing detached garage. The existing garage has a window facing the proposed property line and would need to be removed or protected with a closure as per OBC 2012; 10. That a servicing plan be prepared, to the satisfaction of City of Cambridge Development Engineering, detailing the location of the existing and proposed senices for each lot; 11. 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; 12. 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; and, 13. That the above conditions must be fulfilled and the document for conveyance be presented with the required fee for signing on or before November 1, 2018 after which time this consent will lapse. 33

34 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Page 6 CARRIED REASONS: The Committee considered staffs recommendation and the applicant's written and oral presentation. The application is approved, as it is the opinion of the Committee of Adjustment, that with the approved conditions, the application is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014) and generally conforms to the Region's Official Plan and has regard for the criteria of section 51 (24) of the Planning Act to which all consent applications must adhere. Application No.: A45/ Limerick Road Property Owner: Applicant: Crystal Homes Corporation Crystal Homes Corporation Presentation Using a Power Point presentation Nicole Pettenuzzo, Secretary-Treasurer, provided an overview of the minor variance application and staff recommendation for approval. Delegation Craig Wesley, agent of the owner/applicant, was present to speak to the application. Application No. A45/17 DECISION: 185 Limerick Road Plan 58M-582 Lot 239 Moved By: Tom Beal Seconded By: Sandi Nicholls THAT the applicant's request the following minor variances from Zoning By-law for a newly constructed single detached dwelling: 1. Reduced the rear yard setback for the dwelling to 7.38 m (24.21 ft); and 2. Reduce the exterior side yard setback for the dwelling to 2.2 m (7.21 ft). be Approved. 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 34

35 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Page 7 REASONS: The Committee considered staff's recommendation and proposed conditions. 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 in nature and will result in the appropriate development of the site. Application No.: A46/17 64 Hilltop Drive Property Owner/ Applicant: Ontario Incorporated Harry Ritter Presentation Using a Power Point presentation Nicole Pettenuzzo, Secretary-Treasurer, provided an overview of the application. She explained the conditions to the minor variance application noted in the Recommendation Report. Delegations Harry Ritter, applicant, was present to speak to the presentation. He thanked City staff for their help. Application No.: A46/17 DECISION: 64 Hilltop Drive Plan 860 Closed Moore St Pt, Pt Lot A Pt Reserve D Moved By: Sandi Nicholls Seconded By: Catherine Thompson THAT the applicant's request for a minor variance to increase the height of a new roof on an existing apartment building, which has a non-conforming interior side yard setback to change the existing flat roof to a pitched roof which will increase the height of the building from approximately 7.21 m (23.67 ft) in height to 9.21 m (30.21 ft) in height. Be Approved subject to the following conditions: 1. A building permit will need to be issued for the proposed construction; 2. That a grading plan be prepared, to the satisfaction of City of Cambridge Development Engineering, including proposed locations of roof leaders, existing grading on the east property boundary and any proposed swales (if required); 3. Prior to approval, Energy+ Inc. will require a legal drawing I site plan showing dimensions from the proposed new roof to the existing hydro poles and overhead 35

36 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Page 8 hydro lines running along both the front of the property and in between this property and 430 Franklin Blvd, Cambridge. The Applicant must ensure all ESA approved clearances to hydro plant are met; 4. If relocation or upgrade is required as a result of this application the applicant will be responsible for 100% cost. As per Energy+ Inc.'s Current Conditions of Service, latest edition, only one service per property is allowable. Early consultation with Energy+ Inc.'s Service Co-ordinator is recommended; and 5. If easements are required as a result of this application the applicant will be responsible for 1 00% cost; 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 agreed with staff's recommendation. 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.: A4B/17-96 Queen Street Property Owner/ Applicant: Dayalbagh Radhasoami Satsang Association of North America Davender Arora Presentation Nicole Pettenuzzo, Secretary-Treasurer, noted the applicant asked for deferral to the December 6 1 h meeting to amend the application from caretaker unit to an accessory office. 96 Queen Street Plan 802 Lot 52 Moved By: Catherine Thompson Seconded By: Sandi Nicholls That the application be Deferred to December 6, 2017 Committee of Adjustment hearing. CARRIED 36

37 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Page 9 REASONS The application is deferred as per the applicant's request and to allow the applicant time to amend the application. Application No.: A49/17, 852/17 & 853/17 96 Blenheim Road Property Owner/ Applicant: Claire Skinner and Alan Skinner Claire Skinn.er and Alan Skinner Presentation Using a Power Point presentation, Nicole Pettenuzzo, Secretary-Treasurer provided an overview of the minor variance and consent applications. The Committee members raised concerns regarding the protection of mature trees on the property, neighbouring front yard setbacks, and the grading variances on either side of the existing building. Delegations Brad and April Zehr, neighbours at 96A Blenheim Road, attended to express their concerns regarding mature trees, protection of existing retaining wall, access to their rear yard and grading. The owners/applicants did not attend the meeting. Application No.: A49/17, 852/17 & 853/17 96 Blenheim Road Plan D3 Pt Lot 26 Moved By: Sandi Nicholls Seconded By Catherine Thompson That the applications be Deferred to the December 6, 2017 Committee of Adjustment hearing. CARRIED REASONS Committee of Adjustment requested deferral because the applicant was not present to speak to the applications or address the concerns of the neighbour and the Committee. Application No.: 849/17-78 Valley Drive Property Owner/ Applicant: Nasarfullah Noorzad Marko Podobnik 37

38 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Page 10 Presentation Using a Power Point presentation, Nicole Pettenuzzo, Secretary-Treasurer provided an overview of the consent application. She noted the proposed two building envelopes meet the requirements, and that no variances have been requested. Delegations Marko Podobnik, applicant, was present to answer any questions. Eddy Jack, neighbor at 72 Valley Drive indicated he is happy with all the conditions however, he is concerned with the size of the proposed dwellings. He feels the proposed buildings may be too large; neighbouring homes are smaller sized bungalows and one and a half storey. N. Pettenuzzo indicated she understood his concerns however, built form cannot be tied to the severance. DECISION 78 Valley Drive Plan 160 Lot 63 Pt Lot 64 Moved By: Sandi Nicholls Seconded By: Catherine Thompson That the applicants request for severance to create a new residential lot with a frontage of m (50ft) and a lot area of m 2 (4,947 ft 2 ): be Approved with the following conditions: 1. Receipt of a copy of the registered reference plan of the severed parcel; 2. 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; 3. 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; 4. 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; 5. That the applicant provide to the satisfaction of Energy+ 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, proposed electric plant. The 38

39 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Page 11 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; 6. That all easements (will be determined once satisfactory legal plan has been submitted) must be approved and registered at customer's cost; 7. That prior to final approval, the applicant shall satisfy the conditions included in the October 24, 2017 memo from the Parks, Recreation and Culture Division; and, 8. That the above conditions must be fulfilled and the document for conveyance be presented with the required fee for signing on or before November 1, 2018 after which time this consent will lapse. CARRIED REASONS The Committee agrees with staff's recommendation and considered the applicant's and the neighbour's oral presentations relating to 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 Section 51 (24) of the Planning Act to which all consent applications must adhere. Application No: 850/17-26 Schofield Street Property Owner/ Applicant: Hespeler (Ont 272) Branch Kristen Barisdale GSP Group Presentation Using a Power Point presentation, Nicole Pettenuzzo, Secretary-Treasurer provided an overview of the consent application and staff's recommendation for approval. Delegation Kristen Barisdale of GSP Group was present to speak to the application. She noted the owners have received an approval in principal for the purchase of the proposed severed lot. DECISION 26 Schofield Street Plan 832 Lot 76 Lot 77 Moved by: Sandi Nicholls Seconded by: Catherine Thompson 39

40 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Page 12 That the applicant's proposal to sever a parcel of land to create a new residential lot with a proposed lot frontage of approximately m (100ft), a depth of m ( ft) and a lot area of approximately 2,195 m 2 (23, ft2): be Approved with the following conditions: 1. That any development on the subject lands receives Site Plan approval; 2. Receipt of a copy of the registered reference plan of the severed parcel; 3. The applicant will need to obtain an access permit as a condition of approval for the severed land. Through the access permit a design will need to be provided demonstrating that the City's access specifications for a commercial access can be met. a) 10% is the maximum grade permitted. b) Access throat width to be 7.6m to 9.0m wide. c) Access radius to be 6.0m; 4. 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; 5. 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; 6. That the applicant provide to the satisfaction of Energy+ 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, proposed electric plant. The survey must include dimensions; 7. That all easements (will be determined once satisfactory legal plan has been submitted) must be approved and registered at customer's cost; 8. That prior to final approval, the applicant submit two copies of a Servicing Report to the Region of Waterloo for review and acceptance; 9. That prior to final approval, the applicant submit an Environmental Noise Study, for both stationary and road noise, to the Region of Waterloo, and, if necessary, based on the findings of the study, enter into a Registered Development Agreement with the City of Cambridge to implement the findings of study; 10. That prior to final approval, the applicant pay cash-in-lieu of parkland at 5% of the 40

41 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Page 13 value of the new lot. 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; and, 11. That the above conditions must be fulfilled and the document for conveyance be presented with the required fee for signing on or before November 1, 2018 after which time this consent will lapse. CARRIED REASONS The Committee agrees with staff's recommendation and consideration the applicant's oral presentation relating to the application. The application is approved, as it is the opinion of the Committee of Adjustment, that with the approved conditions, the applicant meets the criteria of Section 51 (24) of the Planning Act to which all consent applications must adhere. Application No.B51/ Hespeler Road Property Owner/ Applicant Skyline Real Estate Holdings Cliff Rego Presentation Using a Power Point presentation, Nicole Pettenuzzo, Secretary-Treasurer provided an overview of the consent application and staff's recommendation for approval. Delegation Cliff Rego, applicant, was present to answer any questions of the Committee. DECISION 202 Hespeler Road Con 12 Pt Lot 3 East of Grand River Moved By: Sandi Nicholls Seconded By: Catherine Thompson That the applicant's proposal to sever a parcel of land from 202 Hespeler Road to be added as a lot addition to 200 Hespeler Road and that the land to be added as a lot addition has an approximate width of m (81.62 ft), a lot depth of m (76.08 ft) and an area of 540 m 2 (5807 ft2): be Approved with the following conditions: 1. Receipt of a copy of the registered Reference plan of the severed parcel; 41

42 Committee of Adjustment Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Page That the parking lot receives site plan approval; 3. 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; 4. 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; 5. That a Stormwater Management Report be prepared, to the satisfaction of City of Cambridge Development Engineer, detailing how post-development flows from the commercial property will be controlled to the existing flow rate; 6. That the applicant provide to the satisfaction of Energy+ 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, 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; 7. That all easements (will be determined once satisfactory legal plan has been submitted) must be approved and registered at applicant's cost; and, 8. That the above noted conditions must be fulfilled and the document for conveyance be presented with the required fee for signing on or before November 1, 2018, after which time this consent will lapse. CARRIED REASONS The Committee agrees with staffs recommendation and consideration the applicant's written presentations relating to the application. The application is approved, as it is the opinion of the Committee of Adjustment, that with the approved conditions, the applicant meets the criteria of the Planning Act to which all consent applications must adhere. Ontario Municipal Board Update NIL Close of Meeting Moved By: Tom Beal Seconded By: Catherine Thompson 42

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45 MINUTES Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting #9-17 November 16, 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, Councillor Pam Wolf, and Scott Roberts with John Oldfield in the Chair Regrets: Nelson Cecilia Staff in Attendance: April Souwand, Manager of Policy Planning 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 7:00 p.m. and the meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Declarations of Interest: NIL Delegations: NIL Presentations 1. James Etienne, City Engineer, City of Cambridge provided an update on the Riverside Dam EA Project as a lead up to the Public Consultation Meeting scheduled for November 29, He provided a history of the dam, the proposed options and explanations of evaluation criteria for each of the possible solutions. Due to significant deterioration, it is not feasible to repair the dam. Given both shortlisted alternatives require removal, he asked for input from MHAC on how to recognize the significance of the removed structure. The Committee indicated the need for a documentation and salvage report by a heritage professional that captures the history of the dam site, with photos and documentation during removal. Care should be taken during salvage to ensure some of the material could be used to honour the site history. John Oldfield thanked James Etienne for his presentation. Minutes of Previous Meeting Moved by: Kimberly Livingstone Seconded by: Scott Roberts ITEM #3 45

46 Page 2 of 2 Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee November 16, 2017 THAT the minutes of the October 19, 2017 meeting of the Cambridge Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee be considered for errors and omissions and be adopted. CARRIED Reports Correspondence: NIL Other Business a) Chair s Comments: John Oldfield advised he has been in contact with Slobodanka Lekic, Manager of Building Construction at the City of Cambridge to arrange a tour of the Old Post Office Library for MHAC members in the near future. b) Council Report/Comments Councillor Pam Wolf shared the good news that 60 Main Street has a new owner, who will be repurposing the building for office space. The Pedestrian Bridge is set to open on Dec 7, 2017 in concert with Unsilent Night. At the last Council meeting, it was learned that the Cambridge West developers are proposing 1896 new homes, up from 1200 and a peer review of the traffic study is pending. c) Staff/Planner-Heritage Comments NIL Next Meeting Date & Time: December 14, 2017, 7:00 p.m. Location: Council Chambers, Historic City Hall, 46 Dickson St. Close of Meeting Moved by: Amy Barnes Seconded by: Michael Cahill THAT the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee meeting does now adjourn at 8:02 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\November 16\Minutes MHAC November 16, docx 46

47 ITEM #4 MINUTES Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee No 7-17 Wednesday, November 22, 2017 City Hall, Secord Room, 2nd Floor Committee Members in Attendance: Brad Hall, Connie Cody, Craig McLeman, Jonas Duarte, Kelly Pritchard, Nicole Semper and Tom VanAarsen Regrets: Alison Fraser, Allison Robson, Ashley Gibson and Councillor Wolf 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 7:00 p.m. Disclosure of Interest There were no declarations of pecuniary interest. Presentations Riverside Dam Class Environmental Assessment James Etienne, City Engineer, City of Cambridge provided an update on the Riverside Dam Class EA leading up to Public Information Centre (PIC) No. 4 on November 29, He provided an overview of the various alternatives that were evaluated as part of the project, with naturalization being the preliminary preferred alternative being brought forward at the PIC. The Committee suggested the project team focus on what people would gain from naturalization, as opposed to what they would lose, and to include the public in the future design process. Community Energy Investment Strategy Paul Willms, Sustainability Planner, City of Cambridge presented on behalf of David Roewade, Sustainability Specialist, Region of Waterloo on the Community Energy Investment Strategy (CEIS). The purpose of the CEIS is to improve and sustain Waterloo Region s economic competitiveness and quality of life through the coordination of targeted investments in energy management. The primary goals of the CEIS include: (1) energy performance of buildings; (2) local energy generation; (3) low-carbon local transportation; and (4) cultivation of a supportive, 47

48 Page 2 of 4 Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes November 22, 2017 innovative environment for energy investments. The draft CEIS outlines 22 local energy opportunities and was provided to the Committee for review and comment. Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) Watershed Award presented to Cambridge City Green Kelly Pritchard, Vice-Chairperson of Cambridge City Green and Paul Willms shared a video that the GRCA prepared about Cambridge City Green for the 2017 GRCA Watershed Award. Delegations NIL Minutes of Previous Meeting Moved by: Nicole Semper Seconded by: Brad Hall THAT the decisions contained in the September 20, 2017 minutes be adopted as written. CARRIED Reports 1. Community Energy Investment Strategy Moved by: Connie Cody Seconded by: Tom VanAarsen THAT the Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee (CEAC) receive the presentation and draft Cambridge Energy Investment Strategy (CEIS); AND FURTHER THAT the CEAC provide feedback on the draft CEIS through the November presentation and/or the CEIS subcommittee comments submitted by the December CEAC meeting. CARRIED Subcommittee Reports 2. City Green Subcommittee Meeting Notes Paul Willms reviewed the notes for the Committee. Moved by: Jonas Duarte Seconded by: Brad Hall THAT the Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee (CEAC) receives the meeting notes from the October 2 and November 6, 2017 meeting of City Green; AND FURTHER THAT they be appended to the CEAC minutes for distribution. CARRIED 48

49 3. Cambridge Transportation Master Plan Page 3 of 4 Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes November 22, 2017 Craig McLeman provided an overview of the report. The subcommittee would like to see the Transportation Master Plan place a greater emphasis on active transportation. Moved by: Tom VanAarsen Seconded by: Jonas Duarte THAT the Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee forward Report No. CEAC as its comments on the information presented on the Cambridge Transportation Master Plan at Public Consultation Centre No. 2 on September 12, 2017, to the Project Managers. CARRIED 4. West Cambridge Water System Upgrades Class Environmental Assessment Moved by: Kelly Pritchard Seconded by: Brad Hall THAT the Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee (CEAC) appoints the following members to the West Cambridge Water System Upgrades Class Environmental Assessment Subcommittee: Connie Cody and Nicole Semper CARRIED Correspondence NIL Information Items 5. Cambridge Trails Advisory Committee September 14 and October 12, 2017 minutes were shared for information. 6. Regional Ecological and Environmental Advisory Committee No updates since previous CEAC meeting. 7. East Side Lands (Stage 2) Master Environmental Servicing Plan Notice of Public Consultation Centre No. 3 on November 2, 2017 was shared for information. The subcommittee has no comments at this time. 8. Highway 401 Interchange and Highway Improvements from Hespeler Road to Townline Road Notice of Public Information Centre on November 14, 2017 was shared for information. Brad Hall attended and advised the Committee that the project is at the detailed design stage of the Environmental Assessment process and there are no additional environmental concerns. 49

50 Page 4 of 4 Cambridge Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes November 22, Parkhill Hydro Generating Station Waterpower Project Notice of Public Information Centre No. 2 on November 15, 2017 was shared for information. Brad Hall and Tom VanAarsen attended and were advised that the environmental report being prepared would be circulated to the Committee for comment in the coming weeks. 10. Stage 2 ION LRT Notice of Public Consultation Centre No. 3 on November 21 and 28, 2017 was shared for information. 11. Riverside Dam Class EA Notice of Public Consultation Centre No. 4 on November 29, 2017 was shared for information. 12. West Cambridge Water System Upgrades Class EA Notice of Public Consultation Centre No. 1 on November 30, 2017 was shared for information. 13. GRCA Watershed Award presented to Cambridge City Green Information was shared as background to the presentation made by Kelly Pritchard and Paul Willms. Other Business Cambridge East Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment Jonas Duarte attended Public Information Centre No. 3 on November 2, 2017 and advised that CEAC did not need to form a subcommittee for this project. Next Meeting The next meeting of CEAC is scheduled for December 20, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Secord Room. Close of Meeting Moved by: Jonas Duarte Seconded by: Kelly Pritchard THAT the CEAC meeting does now adjourn at 9:14 p.m. CARRIED Craig McLeman Chair Karin Stieg-Drobig Recording Secretary 50

51 CAMBRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Cambridge CITY GREEN Meeting Notes Monday December 4, :30 p.m. City Hall, 2 nd floor, Secord Room Attendance: Sandy Forsyth, Paul Willms, Tammy Bellingham, Jordan Bellingham, Kelly Pritchard, Andrew Ramsaroop, Laura Pritchard, Heather Dearlove, Linda Simpson Welcome Guests / New Members: Holiday Social with CEAC: CEAC would like to invite City Green members to join them at an informal holiday gathering at the Kiwi on December 20 th after the CEAC meeting around 7:30. Appetizers will be provided, people would just be responsible for purchasing their own beverages. Please RSVP with Kathy Padgett PadgettK@cambridge.ca 1. Review of November 6, 2017 Meeting Notes and Action Items The group reviewed the notes and Action Items. Website 1. City site gives notification but only if people subscribe to page (revise City page) 2. Monitor / administer Facebook page 3. Pursue a City Green page 4. Monitor / Administer MeetUp page ACTION: LS to markup the existing City Green webpage on the City site and change it based on ideas below (below the Clean Up Next Year List). Continue to investigate purchasing a City Green website, using the current domain, closing the MeetUp site, etc.) ACTION: PW to pursue two domains (as both tree@cambridge.ca and cleanup@cambridge.ca are now being used by other Departments in the City) CityGreen@cambridge.ca and bethechange@cambridge.ca 2. Renaissance of City Green Reviewed past discussion in the meeting notes Group not to hold event this year but pursue strategy of reaching out to the Community Associations and Idea Exchange and get ideas, needs assessment as to what they re looking for in terms of community projects and work with them 1. in partnership 2. but can also just show up and enhance their events Jane s Walk, self-guided walks with clues (heritage, film, other subjects, renewables/parkhill Dam) 51 page 1