Minutes of Guelph City Council

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Remote meeting live streamed
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Council:
  • Mayor C. Guthrie
  • Councillor P. Allt
  • Councillor B. Bell
  • Councillor C. Billings
  • Councillor L. Caron
  • Councillor C. Downer
  • Councillor D. Gibson
  • Councillor R. Goller
  • Councillor J. Gordon
  • Councillor J. Hofland
  • Councillor M. MacKinnon
  • Councillor D. O'Rourke
  • Councillor M. Salisbury
Staff:
  • S. Stewart, Chief Administrative Officer
  • J. Holmes, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services
  • K. Walkey, General Manager, Planning and Building Services
  • C. DeVriendt, Manager Development Planning
  • B. Bond Zoning Inspector III
  • K. Nasswetter, Senior Development Planner
  • L. Sulatycki, Senior Development Planner
  • D. McMahon, Manager, Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk
  • T. Di Lullo, Council and Committee Coordinator
  • G. Meades, Council and Committee Coordinator

2.
Call to Order
 

Mayor Guthrie called the meeting to order. (6:00 p.m.)

3.
Authority to move into closed meeting
 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Salisbury
    Seconded ByCouncillor Goller

    That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 239 (2)(c) of the Municipal Act, related to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

    Voting in Favour: (13)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (13 to 0)

    The following item was discussed:


4.
Open Meeting – 6:30 p.m.
 

Mayor Guthrie called the meeting to order. (6:31 p.m.)

4.5
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
 

Councillor Gordon declared a pecuniary interest with respect to item 8.2 By-law Number (2021)-20618 as Councillor Gordon lives very close to 120 Huron Street quoted in the bylaw and the building may affect traffic flow and property values on their street.

5.
Council Consent Agenda
 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Billings
    Seconded ByCouncillor Caron

    That the July 12, 2021 Council Planning Consent Report as identified below, be adopted:

5.1
17 Mary Street Heritage Permit for New Detached Garage (HP21-0007) - 2021-192
This item has attachments. 

1.17 Mary Street Heritage Permit for New Detached Garage (HP21-0007) - 2021-192.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Location of Subject Property.pdf
3.Attachment-2 Current Photos of Property.pdf
4.Attachment-3 Proposed Design of Detached Garage Building.pdf
    1. That the Heritage Permit Application (HP21-0007) for construction of a rear yard detached garage at property municipally known as 17 Mary Street be approved.

5.2
60 Albert Street Heritage Permit for New Construction (HP21-0004) - 2021-212
This item has attachments. 

1.60 Albert Street Heritage Permit for New Construction (HP21-0004) - 2021-212.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Location of 60 Albert St and Plan of Survey.pdf
3.Attachment-2 Current Photos of 60 Albert St and Related Properties.pdf
4.Attachment-3 Evolution of Proposed Front Elevation Design.pdf
5.Attachment-4 Proposed Site Plan Elevations and Perspective Views.pdf
6.Correspondence - Wendy Donaldson.pdf
7.Correspondence - Elizabeth and Matthew Christian.pdf
    1. That the Heritage Permit Application (HP21-0004) to construct a single detached dwelling at 60 Albert Street be approved.

5.3
Sign Variance Report for 1886 Gordon Street - 2021-201
This item has attachments. 

1.Sign Variance Report for 1886 Gordon Street - 2021-201.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Location Map.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Sign Variance Drawings.pdf
    1. That the request for variance from Table 2, Row 8 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit an illuminated freestanding sign with height of 3.58m above the adjacent roadway at 1886 Gordon Street, be approved.

5.4
Sign Variance Report for 25 Wellington Street West - 2021-203
This item has attachments. 

1.Sign Variance Report for 25 Wellington Street West - 2021-203.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Location Map(1).pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Sign Variance Drawings(1).pdf
    1. That the request for variance from Table 1, Row 1 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit one (1) non-illuminated building sign with an area of 5.1m2 to be located on the east side of the second storey of 25 Wellington Street West, be approved. (Sign A)
    2. That the request for variance from Table 1, Row 1 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit one (1) non-illuminated building sign with an area of 8.24m2 to be located on the east side of the second storey of 25 Wellington Street West, be approved. (Sign B)
    3. That the request for variance from Table 1, Row 1 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit one (1) non-illuminated building sign with an area of 5.15m2 to be located on the south side of the fourth storey of 25 Wellington Street West, be approved. (Sign C)
    4. That the request for variance from Table 1, Row 1 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit one (1) non-illuminated building sign with an area of 4.01m2 to be located on the south side of the fourth storey of 25 Wellington Street West, be approved. (Sign D)
    5. That the request for variance from Table 1, Row 1 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit one (1) non-illuminated building sign with an area of 3m2 to be located on the south side of the second storey of 25 Wellington Street West, be approved. (Sign E)

5.5
Sign Variance Report for 74 Elizabeth Street - 2021-202
This item has attachments. 

1.Sign Variance Report for 74 Elizabeth Street - 2021-202.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Location Map(2).pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Sign Variance Drawings(2).pdf
    1. That the request for variance from Table 1, Row 6 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit a non-illuminated building sign with an area of 2.96m2 to be located on the east side of the second storey of the building and within 7m of an adjacent property at 74 Elizabeth Street, be approved. (Sign 1)
    2. That the request for variance from Table 1, Row 6 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit an existing non-illuminated building sign with an area of 1.83m2 to be located on the east side of the second storey of the building and within 7m of an adjacent property at 74 Elizabeth Street, be approved. (Sign 2)
    3. That the request for variance from Table 1, Row 6 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit a non-illuminated building sign with an area of 2.96m2 to be located on the west side of the second storey of 74 Elizabeth Street, be approved. (Sign 3)
    4. That the request for variance from Table 1, Row 6 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit an existing non-illuminated building sign with an area of 1.83m2 to be located on the west side of the second storey of 74 Elizabeth Street, be approved. (Sign 4)
    Voting in Favour: (13)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (13 to 0)

6.
Public Meeting to Hear Applications Under Sections 17, 34 and 51 of The Planning Act
 

6.1
Public Meeting 93 Arthur Street South Zoning By-law Amendment OZS21-007 - 2021-182
This item has attachments. 

1.Public Meeting 93 Arthur Street South Zoning By-law Amendment OZS21-007 - 2021-182.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Location Map and 120 m Circulation.pdf
3.Attachment-2 Aerial Photograph.pdf
4.Attachment-3 Official Plan Land Use Designation and Policies.pdf
5.Attachment-4 Existing Zoning(1).pdf
6.Attachment-5 Proposed Zoning and Details.pdf
7.Attachment-6 Proposed Site Concept Plan and Building Elevation.pdf
8.Attachment-7 93 Arthur Street South Public Meeting Staff Presentation .pdf
9.Correspondence - Neil Mazey.pdf
10.Correspondence - Maria Pezzano.pdf
11.Correspondence - Michael Faye.pdf
12.Correspondence - Scott Frederick.pdf
13.Correspondence - Hugh Handy.pdf
14.General Correspondence - 93 Arthur Street South Zoning By-law Amendment.pdf

Katie Nasswetter, Senior Development Planner summarized the proposed zoning by-law amendment application and presented on the following items; site context, Official Plan, zoning, requested specialized zoning regulations, proposed site plan, and proposed building.

Ben Jones, Fusion Homes, on behalf of the applicant, provided a summary of the application.

Hugh Handy, Senior Associate with GSP group, on behalf of the applicant, provided a summary of the current development and proposed application.

Scott Frederick provided concerns about the application and its impact to the surrounding area.

The following delegate did not speak:
Barbara Mann

Council recessed at 7:53 p.m. to allow time for delegations to call into the remote meeting to speak to the item. Council reconvened at 7:58 p.m.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Allt
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hofland
    1. That report 2021-182 regarding a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application (File OZS21-007) by 2278570 Ontario Inc/5 Arthur St Developments, to permit the development of a 194 unit, 14 storey apartment building with ground floor commercial with revised regulations, on the lands municipally known as 93 Arthur Street South, from Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise dated July 12, 2021, be received.
    Voting in Favour: (13)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (13 to 0)

6.2
Statutory Public Meeting Report 300 Grange Road Zoning By-law Amendment OZS21-006 - 2021-194
This item has attachments. 

1.Statutory Public Meeting Report 300 Grange Road Zoning By-law Amendment OZS21-006 - 2021-194.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Location Map and 120m Circulation.pdf
3.Attachment-2 Aerial Photograph(1).pdf
4.Attachment-3 Existing Official Plan Land Use Designations and Policies.pdf
5.Attachment-4 Existing Zoning(2).pdf
6.Attachment-5 Proposed Zoning(1).pdf
7.Attachment-6 Proposed Conceptual Site Plan.pdf
8.Attachment-7 Staff Presentation for Public Meeting.pdf
9.Correspondence - Neil Mazey.pdf
10.General Correspondence - 300 Grange Rd Zoning By-law Amendment.pdf

Lindsay Sulatycki, Senior Development Planner summarized the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application and presented on the following items; location, purpose and effect of zoning by-law amendment application, existing Official Plan land use designation, existing zoning, proposed zoning, proposed conceptual site plan.

Dave Aston, MHBC Planning, Urban Design and Landscape Architecture, provided a summary of the application.

Deborah Vogel provide comments as it relates to concerns regarding traffic around the subject site.

Council recessed at 8:21 p.m. to allow time for delegations to call into the remote meeting to speak to the item. Council reconvened at 8:25 p.m.

  • Moved ByCouncillor Allt
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hofland
    1. That the Statutory Public Meeting Report regarding a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by MHBC Planning Limited on behalf of the owner, 2538003 Ontario Inc. to rezone a portion of the subject lands to permit a private driveway access for lands currently zoned for townhouses on the lands municipally known as 300 Grange Road and legally described as Part of Lot 6, Plan 53, Division ‘C’, Part 1 on 61R-10871, City of Guelph, from Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise dated July 12, 2021 be received.
    Voting in Favour: (13)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (13 to 0)

7.
Items for Discussion
 

7.1
Sign Variance Report for 9 Woodlawn Road East - 2021-204
This item has attachments. 

1.Sign Variance Report for 9 Woodlawn Road East - 2021-204.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Location Map(3).pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Sign Variance Drawings(3).pdf
4.Correspondence - Roslyn Ante.pdf
5.Correspondence - Jason Puterman.pdf

The following delegate spoke:
Jason Puterman, Woodlawn Kids Dental, Woodlawn Orthodontics 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Gibson
    Seconded ByCouncillor Billings
    1. That the request for variance from Table 1, Row 1 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit an illuminated building sign with an area of 4.01m2 on the second storey of the building at 9 Woodlawn Road East, be refused. (Sign 1)
    2. That the request for variance from Table 1, Row 1 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit an illuminated building sign with an area of 3.78m2 on the third storey of the building at 9 Woodlawn Road East, be refused. (Sign 2)
    3. That the request for variance from Table 1, Row 1 of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit an illuminated building sign with an area of 3.25m2 on the fourth storey of the building at 9 Woodlawn Road East, be refused. (Sign 3)
    4. That the request for variance from Section 6(3)(b) of Sign By-law Number (1996)-15245, as amended, to permit an illuminated freestanding sign with an area of 6.45m2 be located 9.94m from a residentially zoned property at 9 Woodlawn Road East, be approved. (Sign 4)
    Voting in Favour: (13)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (13 to 0)

    Council recessed at 9:07 p.m. and reconvened at 9:14 p.m. 


7.2
65 Delhi Street Zoning By-law Amendment Decision - 2021-191
This item has attachments. 

1.65 Delhi Street Zoning By-law Amendment Decision - 2021-191.pdf
2.Attachment-1 Location Map and Aerial Photograph.pdf
3.Attachment-2 Recommend Zoning Regulations and Conditions.pdf
4.Attachment-3 Official Plan Designation.pdf
5.Attachment-4 Existing Zoning.pdf
6.Attachment-5 Proposed Zoning.pdf
7.Attachment-6 Proposed Site Concept Plan.pdf
8.Attachment-7 Proposed Building Elevations.pdf
9.Attachment-8 Planning Analysis.pdf
10.Attachment-9 Departmental and Agency Comments.pdf
11.Attachment-10 Public Notification Summary.pdf
12.Correspondence - Debbie Bentley-Lauzon.pdf
13.Correspondence - Adrienne Crowder.pdf
14.Correspondence - Linda McKessock.pdf
15.Correspondence - Stephen Kilburn.pdf
16.Correspondence - Glenna Banda.pdf
17.Correspondence - Dominica McPherson.pdf
18.General Correspondence - 65 Delhi St Zoning By-law Amendment.pdf

The following delegates spoke:
Dave Aston, MHBC Planning, Urban Design and Landscape Architecture
Mark Poste, Director of Housing, County of Wellington
Stephen Kilburn, Delhi Eramosa Neighbourhood Advocates
Robert Eilers, Vesterra Group of Companies

  • Main Motion
    Moved ByCouncillor Goller
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gordon
    1. That the application from MHBC Planning Ltd., on behalf of the County of Wellington, on the lands municipally known as 65 Delhi Street and legally described as Part 1 and Part 3 of Lot 40, Registered Plan 133, City of Guelph, to permit a 36 bedroom supportive housing development be approved in accordance with Attachment 2 of Report 2021-191 dated July 12, 2021.
    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 65 Delhi Street.
  • Amendment to the Main Motion
    Moved ByCouncillor Goller
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gordon
    1. That Attachment 2, Table 5.4.2, Row 5 be amended to a maximum of 28 bedrooms.
    2. That the application from MHBC Planning Ltd., on behalf of the County of Wellington, on the lands municipally known as 65 Delhi Street and legally described as Part 1 and Part 3 of Lot 40, Registered Plan 133, City of Guelph, to permit a 28 bedroom supportive housing development be approved in accordance with Attachment 2 of Report 2021-191 dated July 12, 2021.
    Voting in Favour: (13)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (13 to 0)
  • Main Motion as Amended
    Moved ByCouncillor Goller
    Seconded ByCouncillor Gordon
    1. That the application from MHBC Planning Ltd., on behalf of the County of Wellington, on the lands municipally known as 65 Delhi Street and legally described as Part 1 and Part 3 of Lot 40, Registered Plan 133, City of Guelph, to permit a 28 bedroom supportive housing development be approved in accordance with Attachment 2 of Report 2021-191 dated July 12, 2021.
    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 65 Delhi Street.
    Voting in Favour: (13)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (13 to 0)

8.
By-laws
 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Gordon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Goller

    That by-law numbers (2021)-20617 and (2021)-20619, are hereby passed.

    Voting in Favour: (13)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Gordon, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (13 to 0)

    Councillor Gordon disconnected from the remote meeting and did not participate in the remainder of the meeting.


  • Moved ByCouncillor Billings
    Seconded ByCouncillor Caron

    That by-law number (2021)-20618, are hereby passed.

    Voting in Favour: (12)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (12 to 0)

10.
Adjournment
 

  • Moved ByCouncillor Allt
    Seconded ByCouncillor O'Rourke

    That the meeting be adjourned (10:30 p.m.).

    Voting in Favour: (12)Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Bell, Councillor Goller, Councillor Allt, Councillor Hofland, Councillor Salisbury, Councillor Downer, Councillor MacKinnon, Councillor O'Rourke, Councillor Billings, and Councillor Caron
    Carried (12 to 0)
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