City Council - Planning
Revised Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 6:30 P.m. - 10:30 P.m.

Council Chambers

Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street

Changes to the original agenda are noted with an asterisk "*".

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1.

Notice of Delegation Extension

Members of the public who have an interest in delegating to items:

3.2 Decision Report 331 Clair Road East, Zoning By-law Amendment;
3.3 Decision Report 55 Baker St., 152 and 160 Wyndham St. N Proposed; and
4.1 Statutory Public Meeting and Decision Report 27 and 35 Janefield Avenue

may register up until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 11, 2023.

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2.

Call to Order

2.1

O Canada

2.2

Silent Reflection

2.3

Indigenous Territorial Acknowledgement

2.4

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

3.

Council Consent Agenda

The following resolutions have been prepared to facilitate Council’s consideration of various matters and are suggested for consideration. If Council wishes to address a specific report in isolation of the Consent Agenda, please identify the item. It will be extracted and dealt with separately as part of the Items for Discussion.

3.1

State of Housing in Guelph - Housing Affordability Strategy Update - 2023-471

Correspondence:
*Ian Panabaker

• Recommendation:
  1. That Report 2023-471 regarding the Housing Affordability Strategy: State of Housing in Guelph Report (Attachment-1), dated December 12, 2023, be received.

3.2

Decision Report 331 Clair Road East, Zoning By-law Amendment File OZS23-007 - 2023-430

• Recommendation:
  1. That the application from MHBC Planning on behalf of the owner, 2488995 Ontario Ltd. (Reid’s Heritage Homes partnership) for a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the current “Agricultural” (A-2) zone under the Township of Puslinch Zoning By-law 19/85, to a “Specialized Residential Townhouse” (R.3A-72 (H)) zone in the City of Guelph 1995 Comprehensive Zoning By-law (1995)-14864, as amended; and to change the current “Urban Reserve” (UR.1) zone, to a “Specialized Medium Density Residential 6” (RM.6-25 (H)) zone, in the City of Guelph 2023 Comprehensive Zoning By-law (2023)-20790, as amended, to permit the development of 8 stacked townhouse blocks comprising of 136 units on the lands municipally known as 331 Clair Road East and legally described as Concession 8 Rear Part Lot 11, formerly Township of Puslinch, City of Guelph, be approved in accordance with Attachment-3 of the Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services Report 2023-430, dated December 12, 2023.
  2. That in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, City Council has determined that no further public notice is required related to the minor modifications to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment affecting 331 Clair Road East.

3.2.1

Revision to Decision Report 331 Clair Road East, Zoning By-law Amendment File OZS23-007 (2023-430) - 2023-486

3.3

Decision Report 55 Baker St., 152 and 160 Wyndham St. N Proposed ZBA File OZS23-008 - 2023-456

Correspondence:
*Trevor Heywood

• Recommendation:
  1. That the application from GSP Group Inc. on behalf of Windmill Development Group Ltd., for a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the current “Specialized Downtown 1” (D.1-29) Zone to a new “Specialized Downtown 1 (D.1-xx)” Zone in the City of Guelph 1995 Comprehensive Zoning By-law (1995)-14864, as amended, and to change the current “Site-specific Downtown 1” (D.1-22) Zone, to a new “Site-specific Downtown 1” (D.1-xx) Zone, in the 2023 Comprehensive Zoning By-law (2023)-20790, as amended to permit the development of two 15-storey mixed-use towers containing 353 residential dwelling units with ground floor commercial, underground parking and a future stacked townhouse block on the lands municipally known as 55 Baker Street, 152 and 160 Wyndham Street North and legally described as Part of Burying Ground, and Part of Lane Through Burying Ground, Registered Plan 8, Closed by MS80255, Designated as Parts 5, 6 and 7 on Plan 61R-21815, Part of Burying Ground, Part of Lots 73 and 74, and Part of Lane at the Rear of Lots 73 and 74 (Known as Park Lane), Closed by CS31228; Registered Plan 8, Designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, & 4, Reference Plan 61R-21815; Subject to Easement over Part 2, 61R-21815 as in Instrument ROS557919 and Subject to Easement over Part 3, 61R-21815 as in Instrument ROS573090, City of Guelph, be approved in accordance with Attachment-3 of Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Report 2023-456, dated December 12, 2023.
  2. That in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act, City Council has determined that no further public notice is required related to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment affecting 55 Baker Street, 152 and 160 Wyndham Street North.
  3. That Council provide authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an Agreement with the Owner of 55 Baker Street, 152 and 160 Wyndham Street North regarding payment-in-lieu of parking and addressing transportation demand management measures in a form and final content to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and Deputy CAO of Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services.

3.3.1

Revision to Decision Report 55 Baker St., 152 and 160 Wyndham St. N Proposed ZBA File OZS23-008 (2023-456) - 2023-491

4.

Public Meeting to Hear Applications Under Sections 17, 34 and 51 of The Planning Act

(delegations permitted a maximum of 10 minutes)

4.1

Statutory Public Meeting and Decision Report 27 and 35 Janefield Avenue ZBA File OZS23-010 - 2023-429

(*Presentation added to the revised agenda)

Presentation:
Eric Rempel, Planner

Delegation:
*Jeff Buisman

Correspondence:
Chris Mitchell
Miranda Cove-Shannon
Mark Mitchell
*Barbara Macdonald
*Dr. Bipasha Chakravarty

• Recommendation:
  1. That the application from Van Harten Surveying Inc. on behalf of 27 Janefield Inc. for a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning from the current “Residential Single Detached” (R.1B) Zone (1995 - 14864) to a “Specialized Residential Single Detached” (R.1B-XX) Zone and the “Specialized Residential Semi-Detached/Duplex” (R.2-XX) Zone and to change the zoning from the current “Low Density Residential” (RL.1) Zone (2023 - 20790) to a “Specialized Low Density Residential” (RL.1-XX) Zone to permit the proposed semi-detached dwellings with site-specific provisions at 27-35 Janefield Avenue be received.
  2. That the application from Van Harten Surveying Inc. on behalf of 27 Janefield Inc. for a Zoning By-law Amendment to change the zoning from the current “Residential Single Detached” (R.1B) Zone (1995 - 14864) to a “Specialized Residential Single Detached” (R.1B-XX(H)) Zone and the “Specialized Residential Semi-Detached/Duplex” (R.2-XX(H)) Zone and to change the zoning from the current “Low Density Residential” (RL.1) Zone (2023 - 20790) to a “Specialized Low Density Residential” (RL.1-XX(H)) Zone to permit the proposed semi-detached dwellings with site-specific provisions at 27-35 Janefield Avenue be approved in accordance with Attachments 4 and 5 of the Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services Report 2023-429, dated December 12, 2023.

5.

By-laws

Resolution to adopt the By-laws. (Councillor Caron)

• Recommendation:

  That By-laws numbered (2023) - 20838 to (2023) - 20842, (2023) - 20856, (2023) - 20857, (2023) - 20861, (2023) -20863 to (2023) - 20865, (2023) - 20881 to (2023) - 20885 and (2023) - 20888, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. 

5.1

By-law Number (2023) - 20838

A By-law to impose water and wastewater fees and charges in the City of Guelph, to set billing schedules and to repeal By-law Number (2021) – 20651.

5.2

By-law Number (2023) - 20839

A By-law to amend By-law Number (2021)-20652, as previously amended, to change the Stormwater Rate Base.

5.3

By-law Number (2023) - 20840

A By-law to impose user fees or charges for services or activities relating to Parking Services. 

5.4

By-law Number (2023) - 20841

A By-law to impose user fees or charges for services or activities relating to Public Services, Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services, Corporate Services and the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer.

5.5

By-law Number (2023) - 20842

A by-law to amend By-law Number (2015) - 19985, as amended, being a By-law respecting Building, Demolition, Conditional, Change of Use and Occupancy Permits, Payment of Fees, Inspections, Appointment of Chief Building Official and Inspectors, and a Code of Conduct.

5.6

By-Law Number (2023) - 20856

A by-law to amend By-law Number (1995)-14864, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Guelph as it affects the property municipally known as 331 Clair Road East and legally described as Concession 8 Rear Part 11, formerly Township of Puslinch, City of Guelph (File No. OZS23-007).

5.7

By-Law Number (2023) - 20857

A by-law to amend By-law Number (2023)-20790, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Guelph as it affects the property municipally known as 331 Clair Road East and legally described as Concession 8 Rear Part 11, formerly Township of Puslinch, City of Guelph (File No. OZS23-007).

5.8

By-Law Number (2023) - 20861

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Guelph City Council held December 12, 2023.

5.9

By-law Number (2023) - 20863

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meetings of Guelph City Council held November 7, 15 and 29, 2023.

5.10

By-law Number (2023) - 20864

A by-law to amend By-law Number (1995)-14864, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Guelph as it affects the lands municipally known as 55 Baker Street, 152 and 160 Wyndham Street North and legally described as Part of Burying Ground, and Part of Lane Through Burying Ground, Registered Plan 8, Closed by MS80255, Designated as Parts 5, 6 and 7 on Plan 61R-21815, Part of Burying Ground, Part of Lots 73 and 74, and Part of Lane at the Rear of Lots 73 and 74 (Known as Park Lane), Closed by CS31228; Registered Plan 8, Designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, & 4, Reference Plan 61R-21815; Subject to Easement over Part 2, 61R-21815 as in Instrument ROS557919 and Subject to Easement over Part 3, 61R-21815 as in Instrument ROS573090, City of Guelph (File# OZS23-008).

5.11

By-law Number (2023) - 20865

A by-law to amend By-law Number (2023)-20790, as amended, known as the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the City of Guelph as it affects the lands municipally known as 55 Baker Street, 152 and 160 Wyndham Street North and legally described as Part of Burying Ground, and Part of Lane Through Burying Ground, Registered Plan 8, Closed by MS80255, Designated as Parts 5, 6 and 7 on Plan 61R-21815, Part of Burying Ground, Part of Lots 73 and 74, and Part of Lane at the Rear of Lots 73 and 74 (Known as Park Lane), Closed by CS31228; Registered Plan 8, Designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, & 4, Reference Plan 61R-21815; Subject to Easement over Part 2, 61R-21815 as in Instrument ROS557919 and Subject to Easement over Part 3, 61R-21815 as in Instrument ROS573090, City of Guelph (File# OZS23-008).

5.12

By-law Number (2023) - 20881

A by-law to authorize the City to enter into an agreement with the Corporation of the Township of Wellington North for the shared services of a by-law compliance officer(s).

5.13

By-Law Number (2023) - 20882

A by-law to amend By-law Number (1995)-14864, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Guelph as it affects part of the property municipally known as 27 Janefield Avenue, proposed parcel 5 and legally described as part of Lot 5 Registered Plan 435, City of Guelph (File No. OZS23-010).

5.14

By-Law Number (2023) - 20883

A by-law to amend By-law Number (1995)-14864, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Guelph as it affects part of the properties municipally known as 27 and 35 Janefield Avenue, proposed parcels 1-4, 6 and 7 on the submitted severance plan and legally described as part of Lots 5 and 6 Registered Plan 435, City of Guelph (File No. OZS23-010).

5.15

By-Law Number (2023) - 20884

A by-law to amend By-law Number (2023)-20790, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Guelph as it affects part of the property municipally known as 27 Janefield Avenue, proposed parcel 5 and legally described as part of Lot 5 Registered Plan 435, City of Guelph (File No. OZS23-010).

5.16

By-Law Number (2023) - 20885

A by-law to amend By-law Number (2023)-20790, as amended, known as the Zoning By-law for the City of Guelph as it affects part of the property municipally known as 27 Janefield Avenue, proposed parcels 3 and 4 in the submitted severance plan and legally described as part of Lot 5 Registered Plan 435, City of Guelph (File No. OZS23-010).

5.17

By-law Number (2023) - 20888

A by-law to amend the Traffic and Parking By-law Number (2022) – 20698, as amended, being a By-law to regulate the use of Highways within the City of Guelph and the Traffic and Parking thereon.

6.

Mayor’s Announcements

Please provide any announcements, to the Mayor in writing, by 12 noon on the day of the Council meeting.

7.

Adjournment