Minutes for 05/03/2017, Urban Planning Committee

URBAN PLANNING COMMITTEE

MINUTES

May 3, 2017 – River Valley Room

PRESENT
A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel, D. Iveson Mayor D. Iveson is a Committee Member pursuant to section 150(2), Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300
ABSENT
None
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE
B. Anderson, M. Banga, E. Gibbons, S. McKeen, M. Walters S. Kaffo, Office of the City Clerk T. Dallimore, Office of the City Clerk
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM	PAGE	DECISION
1. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS 3 1.1 Call to Order 3 1.2 Adoption of Agenda 3 1.3 Adoption of Minutes 3 1.4 Protocol Items 4 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS 4 2.1 Select Items for Debate 4 2.2 Requests to Speak 4 2.3 Requests for Specific Time on Agenda 5 3. COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 5 4. REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING 5 5. STATUS REPORT 5 5.1 Downtown Bike Grid 5 5.2 Strategy for Non-Accessory Parking at Transit Oriented Developments 5 5.3 Park and Ride Strategy Initiatives Update 5 6. REPORTS 6 6.1 Distribution Options - Public Amenity Contributions in DC Rezoning Applications 6 6.2 Increasing Floor Area Ratio in the City Core and Transit Oriented Developments through Direct Control Rezoning - Further Research and Stakeholder Engagement 7 6.3 Laneway Housing Strategy 7 6.4 Notice of Intention to Designate the Tipton Investment Company Building 8 6.5 Environmental Impact Assessment of Aurum Road 8 6.6 Lot Grading Information for Development Permits 9 6.7 Development and Building Permit Approval Times 9 6.8 Bylaw 17953 - Closure of Vehicular Access (10504-83 Avenue) 9 6.9 Bylaw 17952 - Closure of Vehicular Access (8203-105 Street) 9 6.10 Bylaw 17951 - Closure of Vehicular Access (9906-83 Avenue) 10 6.11 Bylaw 17950 - Closure of Vehicular Access (8310-104 Street) 10 6.12 Bylaw 17949 - Closure of Vehicular Access (8301-99 Street) 10 6.13 Bylaw 17948 - Closure of Vehicular Access (10157 - 122 Street) 10 6.14 Bylaw 17947 - Closure of Vehicular Access (11845-102 Ave) 11 6.15 Bylaw 17946 - Closure of Vehicular Access (10208-113 Street) 11 6.16 Bylaw 17985 - Closure of a portion of Road Right-of-Way, 19th Avenue, west of 102 Street 11 6.17 Bylaw 17888 - Closure of a Portion of Road Right-of-Way Adjacent to 12418 - 102 Avenue NW, Westmount 11 6.18 Bylaw 17923 - Access closure to titled parcel at 9652 108A Avenue NW on 97 Street NW 12 6.19 Bylaw 17924 - Access closure to titled parcel at 9652 108A Avenue NW on 97 Street NW 12 6.20 Bylaw 17925 - Vehicular access closure to titled parcel at 9652 108A Avenue NW on 108A Avenue NW 12 6.21 Bylaw 17926 - Access closure to titled parcel at 11023 97 Street NW on 110A Avenue NW 13 6.22 Bylaw 17927 - Access closure to titled parcel at 11023 97 Street NW on 97 Street NW 13 6.23 Bylaw 17974 - Closure of vehicular access to titled parcel at 10350 - 61 Avenue NW, from 61 Avenue NW, Access #1 13 6.24 Bylaw 17975 - Closure of vehicular access to titled parcel at 10350 - 61 Avenue NW, from 61 Avenue NW, Access #2 13 6.25 Bylaw 17976 - Closure of vehicular access to titled parcel at 10350 - 61 Avenue NW, from 61 Avenue NW, Access #3 13 7. RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 14 8. PRIVATE REPORTS 14 9. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE 14 10. ADJOURNMENT 14		Carried Carried None See Minutes See Minutes None None None Carried Carried Carried Action Action Action Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Lost Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried None None None

DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

DECISION

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1

Call to Order

Councillor A. Knack called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

Moved B. Henderson:

That the May 3, 2017, Urban Planning Committee meeting agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Replacement pages:
5. Status of Reports - May 3, 2017

6.17 Bylaw 17888 - Closure of a Portion of Road Right-of-Way Adjacent to 12418 - 102 Avenue NW, Westmount
-Attachment

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, M. Nickel

Absent:

D. Loken

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

Moved B. Henderson:

That the April 19, 2017, Urban Planning Committee meeting minutes be adopted.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, M. Nickel

Absent:

D. Loken

1.4

Protocol Items

There were no protocol items.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.6, 6.8 and 6.17.

2.2

Requests to Speak

Moved B. Henderson:

That Urban Planning Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels when appropriate:

6.1 Distribution Options - Public Amenity Contributions in DC Rezoning Applications

6.2 Increasing Floor Area Ratio in the City Core and Transit Oriented Developments through Direct Control Rezoning - Further Research and Stakeholder Engagement

J. Watt, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, Planning and Development Committee
E. Solez, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues
M. McLash, Westoak Development

6.3 Laneway Housing Strategy

K. Taft

6.8 Bylaw 17953 - Closure of Vehicular Access (10504-83 Avenue)

L. Short, Strathcona Health Centre Ltd.

6.17 Bylaw 17888 - Closure of a Portion of Road Right-of-Way Adjacent to 12418 - 102 Avenue NW, Westmount

S. Pratt, on behalf of R. Goetze, L. Heiberg,
A. Fazio, M. Milen and M. Clifford
E. Jones
J. Murphy, Essey Management

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, M. Nickel,

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

There were no requests for any items to be dealt with at a specific time.

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING - NONE

STATUS REPORT

5.1

Downtown Bike Grid

Moved M. Nickel:

That the revised due date of May 24, 2017, be approved.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date: May 24, 2017

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

5.2

Strategy for Non-Accessory Parking at Transit Oriented Developments

Moved M. Nickel:

That the revised due date of May 24, 2017, be approved.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date: May 24, 2017

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

5.3

Park and Ride Strategy Initiatives Update

Moved M. Nickel:

That the revised due date of May 24, 2017, be approved.

Sustainable Dev.

Due Date: May 24, 2017

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

REPORTS

6.1

Distribution Options - Public Amenity Contributions in DC Rezoning Applications

Items 6.1 and 6.2 were dealt with together.

Moved A. Knack – S. McKeen (Made at the December 12, 2016, City Council Public Hearing):

That Administration provide a report on options to distribute financial public amenity contributions in DC rezoning applications. This report should include an analysis of participatory budgeting as one possible mechanism to distribute any public amenity contributions.

K. Anderson and B. Irvine, Sustainable Development made a presentation.

J. Watt, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, Planning and Development; E. Solez, Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues and M. McLash, Westoak Development made presentations and answered the Committee's questions.

J. Johnson, Financial and Corporate Services (Law);
R. G. Klassen, Deputy City Manager; P.Ohm, K. Anderson and B. Irvine, Sustainable Development answered the Committee's questions.

Moved B. Henderson:

That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

That the Motion on the Floor be withdrawn.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, M. Nickel,

Moved B. Henderson:

Developer Contributed Public Amenities in Direct Control Zoning

1. That Administration work with the Direct Control Zoning Industry Working Group to develop an alternative approach for developer contributed public amenities secured through Direct Control Provision zoning and return to Committee.

2. That Administration develop a mechanism to add some initial community perspective to the Direct Control Zoning Industry Working Group.

Sustainable Dev.

Due by: Nov. 2017

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Iveson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.2

Increasing Floor Area Ratio in the City Core and Transit Oriented Developments through Direct Control Rezoning - Further Research and Stakeholder Engagement

Items 6.1 and 6.2 were dealt with together.

6.3

Laneway Housing Strategy

H. Quan, Sustainable Development, made a presentation.

K. Taft, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

R. G. Klassen, Deputy City Manager; P. Ohm,
A. Stevenson, H. Quan and K. Anderson, Sustainable Development, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved B. Henderson:

That Administration implement Option 1 as generally outlined in the May 3, 2017, Sustainable Development report CR_4064.

Sustainable Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken

Opposed:

M. Nickel

Moved B. Henderson:

That Administration explore pilot opportunities in select neighbourhoods where the context is appropriate to improve laneways in support of further laneway housing development as part of Evolving Infill 2.0

Sustainable Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken

Opposed:

M. Nickel

6.4

Notice of Intention to Designate the Tipton Investment Company Building

Moved M. Nickel:

That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

1. That a Notice of Intention to Designate a Municipal Historic Resource, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the May 3, 2017, Sustainable Development report CR_4621, be served on the owners of the property occupied by the Tipton Investment Co. Building, located at 10428 - 82 Avenue NW, in accordance with Section 26 of the Historical Resources Act, RSA 2000, c H-9.

2. That funding of up to $350,000 for this project be provided from the Heritage Resources Reserve.

3. That the City Manager be appointed to implement matters arising from the issuance of the Notice of Intention to Designate a Municipal Historic Resource.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.5

Environmental Impact Assessment of Aurum Road

Moved M. Nickel:

That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

1. That the Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Location Study, as outlined in Attachments 1 and 2 of the April 19, 2017, Sustainable Development report CR_4502, be approved.

2. That the location of Aurum Road within the River Valley, as outlined in Attachment 2, of the April 19, 2017, Sustainable Development report CR_4502, be deemed essential and approved.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.6

Lot Grading Information for Development Permits

L. Balone and C. Kirsop, Sustainable Development answered the Committee's questions.

Moved B. Henderson:

That the May 3, 2017, Sustainable Development report CR_4121, be received for information.

Sustainable Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.7

Development and Building Permit Approval Times

Moved M. Nickel:

That the May 3, 2017, Sustainable Development report CR_4327, be received for information.

Sustainable Dev.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.8

Bylaw 17953 - Closure of Vehicular Access (10504-83 Avenue)

P. Ohm and A. Gelinas, Sustainable Development made a presentation.

L. Short, Strathcona Health Centre Ltd., made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

P. Ohm and A. Gelinas, Sustainable Development, answered the Committee’s questions.

Moved B. Henderson:

That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 17953 be given the appropriate readings.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.9

Bylaw 17952 - Closure of Vehicular Access (8203-105 Street)

Moved M. Nickel:

That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 17952 be given the appropriate readings.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.10

Bylaw 17951 - Closure of Vehicular Access (9906-83 Avenue)

Moved M. Nickel:

That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 17951 be given the appropriate readings.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.11

Bylaw 17950 - Closure of Vehicular Access (8310-104 Street)

Moved M. Nickel:

That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 17950 be given the appropriate readings.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.12

Bylaw 17949 - Closure of Vehicular Access (8301-99 Street)

Moved M. Nickel:

That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 17949 be given the appropriate readings.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.13

Bylaw 17948 - Closure of Vehicular Access (10157 - 122 Street)

Moved M. Nickel:

That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 17948 be given the appropriate readings.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.14

Bylaw 17947 - Closure of Vehicular Access (11845-102 Ave)

Moved M. Nickel:

That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 17947 be given the appropriate readings.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.15

Bylaw 17946 - Closure of Vehicular Access (10208-113 Street)

Moved M. Nickel:

That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 17946 be given the appropriate readings.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.16

Bylaw 17985 - Closure of a portion of Road Right-of-Way, 19th Avenue, west of 102 Street

Moved M. Nickel:

That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 17985 be given the appropriate readings.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.17

Bylaw 17888 - Closure of a Portion of Road Right-of-Way Adjacent to 12418 - 102 Avenue NW, Westmount

J. Van Popta and R. Guenther, Sustainable Development, made a presentation.

S. Pratt, on behalf of R. Goetze, L. Heiberg, A. Fazio,
M. Milen and M. Clifford; E. Jones; and J. Murphy, Essey Management, made presentations and answered the Committee's questions.

S. Rossman, Financial and Corporate Services (Law);
R. G. Klassen, Deputy City Manager, P. Ohm,
J. Van Popta, and T. Ford, Sustainable Development, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved M. Nickel:

That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 17888 be given the appropriate readings.

In Favour:

Lost

A. Knack, M. Nickel

Opposed:

B. Henderson, D. Loken

6.18

Bylaw 17923 - Access closure to titled parcel at 9652 108A Avenue NW on 97 Street NW

Moved M. Nickel:

That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 17923 be given the appropriate readings.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.19

Bylaw 17924 - Access closure to titled parcel at 9652 108A Avenue NW on 97 Street NW

Moved M. Nickel:

That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 17924 be given the appropriate readings.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.20

Bylaw 17925 - Vehicular access closure to titled parcel at 9652 108A Avenue NW on 108A Avenue NW

Moved M. Nickel:

That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

That bylaw 17925 be given the appropriate readings.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.21

Bylaw 17926 - Access closure to titled parcel at 11023 97 Street NW on 110A Avenue NW

Moved M. Nickel:

That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 17926 be given the appropriate readings.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.22

Bylaw 17927 - Access closure to titled parcel at 11023 97 Street NW on 97 Street NW

Moved M. Nickel:

That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 17927 be given the appropriate readings.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.23

Bylaw 17974 - Closure of vehicular access to titled parcel at 10350 - 61 Avenue NW, from 61 Avenue NW, Access #1

Moved M. Nickel:

That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 17974 be given the appropriate readings.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.24

Bylaw 17975 - Closure of vehicular access to titled parcel at 10350 - 61 Avenue NW, from 61 Avenue NW, Access #2

Moved M. Nickel:

That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 17975 be given the appropriate readings.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

6.25

Bylaw 17976 - Closure of vehicular access to titled parcel at 10350 - 61 Avenue NW, from 61 Avenue NW, Access #3

Moved M. Nickel:

That Urban Planning Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 17976 be given the appropriate readings.

In Favour:

Carried

A. Knack, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Nickel

RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES - NONE

PRIVATE REPORTS - NONE

NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE

Councillor A. Knack asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

10.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 2:36 p.m.

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