Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (36 motions)
29 carried, 7 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 65 Delhi Street pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. That the designation bylaw be brought before Council for approval if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection period. Voting
Moved by Councillor Downer, seconded by Councillor Klassen
Carried
That the non-illuminated SV Law fascia sign, with a maximum sign face area of 7.8 square metres, located on the top (3rd) storey, left side, of the building façade facing the Hanlon Expressway (east elevation), be approved, and; That the non-illuminated SV Law fascia sign, with a maximum sign face area of 7.8 square metres, located on the top (3rd) storey, left side, of the building façade facing Hanlon Creek Boulevard (west elevation), be approved. Voting
Moved by Councillor Caron, seconded by Councillor Allt
Defeated
That the SV Law fascia sign, with a maximum sign face area of 7.8 square metres, located on the top (3rd) storey, left side, of the building façade facing the Hanlon Expressway (east elevation), be approved. That the SV Law fascia sign, with a maximum sign face area of 7.8 square metres, located on the top (3rd) storey, left side, of the building façade facing Hanlon Creek Boulevard (west elevation), be approved. Voting
Moved by Councillor O'Rourke, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
That the Sustainable Development Checklist included as Attachment 1 to this report be approved. That the Sustainable Development Checklist be applied by staff through the Site Plan Approval process as required. Voting
Moved by Councillor Caron, seconded by Councillor Allt
Carried
That the Maximum width of attached garage for Single detached dwelling in Zone RL.2 be amended to read - 50% of the lot frontage or 5 metres, whichever is greater (1) as shown on table 5.9, row 2. Voting
Moved by Councillor Billings, seconded by Councillor Busuttil
Carried
That City Council confirms that the previous vote included only clause one of the displayed motion, as follows: That the Maximum width of attached garage for Single detached dwelling in Zone RL.2 be amended to read - 50% of the lot frontage or 5 metres, whichever is greater (1) as shown on table 5.9, row 2. Voting
Moved by Councillor Allt, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
That Table 5.3, Row 2, be amended to “For the first 20 dwelling units: 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit, and for each dwelling unit in excess of 20: 1.25 spaces per dwelling unit. A minimum of 20% of the required parking spaces shall be for the use of visitor parking” as the minimum required within the parking adjustment (PA) area and for lots without the parking adjustment (PA) suffix. Voting
Moved by Councillor O'Rourke, seconded by Councillor Chew
Carried
That Section 5.11.2 be amended as follows: 5.11.2 Garage location (a) Within residential zones, attached garages are permitted to project a maximum of 2 metres beyond the main front wall of the first storey containing habitable floor space oriented towards the front lot line or exterior side lot line abutting a street line. (i) For single detached dwellings and semi-detached dwellings in downtown zones, attached garages shall not project beyond the main front wall of the building. Voting
Moved by Councillor O'Rourke, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Defeated
That Table 5.10 – Maximum residential driveway width be amended as follows: Table 5.10 – Maximum residential driveway width Row Zone Driveway, residential width – maximum permitted 1. RL.1 Single detached dwellings/duplex dwelling, multi-unit building (up to 3 units) - 6.5 metres Semi-detached dwellings - 60% of lot frontage or 5 metres, whichever is less. 2. RL.2 Single detached dwellings/duplex dwelling, multi-unit building (up to 3 units) - 5 metres (1) Semi-detached dwellings - 60% of lot frontage or 5 metres, whichever is less. 3. RL.3, RL.4, RM.5, RM.6, D.1, D.2 Single-detached, semi-detached and duplex dwelling- 50% of lot frontage or 5 metres, whichever is less. Townhouses - 65% of lot frontage or 5 metres, whichever is less. Additional regulations for Table 5.10: Lots with lot frontage of 12 metres or greater may have a maximum driveway, residential width of 6 metres Voting
Moved by Councillor Gibson, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
That the Maximum residential driveway width for Single detached dwelling in Zone RL.2 be amended to read - 50% of the lot frontage or 5 metres, whichever is greater (1) as shown on table 5.10, row 2. Voting
Moved by Councillor Billings, seconded by Councillor Gibson
Carried
That Section 4.12.1(c)(i)(A) be amended to “Despite Section 4.12.1 (c)(i), if the additional residential dwelling unit is located within the basement, the additional residential dwelling unit may occupy the entirety of the basement.” Voting
Moved by Councillor Caron, seconded by Councillor Downer
Defeated
That staff consider as-of-right permissions for greater than 3 units per property within the low density residential designation and report back to Council with options and recommendations by the end of Q1 of 2025 Voting
Moved by Councillor Downer, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
That staff investigate opportunities to remove winter on-street parking restrictions through the city-wide parking review identified as an action in the Transportation Master Plan and consistent with the direction previously given by City Council on July 28, 2014. The motion was
Moved by Councillor Goller, seconded by Councillor Gibson
Withdrawn
That staff remove the maximum size of 80 m2 for Additional Residential Units. Voting
Moved by Councillor Goller, seconded by Councillor Gibson
Carried
That the City-initiated Official Plan Amendment No. 88, be approved in accordance with Attachment 3 of the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Decision Report, dated April 18, 2023. That the City-initiated Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw (2023)-20790, be approved in accordance with Attachment 1 of the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Decision Report, dated April 18, 2023 and the Council Memo - Amendment to Report 2023-129, Decision Report- Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw and Companion Official Plan Amendment - 2023-149 dated April 18, 2023 and as amended 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 changes to the proposed Zoning Bylaw. That the Council approved development application for 1408 Gordon Street and 33-41 Arkell Road from March 21, 2023 Council Planning be integrated as an administrative update to the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw as site-specific zone in accordance with Attachment 7 of the March 21 Decision Report, once Zoning Bylaw (2023)-20790 is in effect. That staff consider as-of-right permissions for greater than 3 units per property within the low density residential designation and report back to Council with options and recommendations by the end of Q1 of 2025. Voting
Moved by Councillor Allt, seconded by Councillor Busuttil
Carried
That staff investigate opportunities to remove winter on-street parking restrictions through the city-wide parking review identified as an action in the Transportation Master Plan and consistent with the direction previously given by City Council on July 28, 2014. Voting
Moved by Councillor Goller, seconded by Councillor Gibson
Carried
That By-laws numbered (2023) - 20751, (2023) - 20790 and (2023) - 20793 are hereby passed as amended. (Councillor Allt) Voting
Moved by Councillor Allt, seconded by Councillor Busuttil
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned. (2:13 p.m.) Voting
Moved by Councillor Chew, seconded by Councillor Billings
Carried
1. That the City Clerk be authorized to publish and serve notice of intention to designate 65 Delhi Street pursuant to Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act. 2. That the designation bylaw be brought before Council for approval if no objections are received within the thirty (30) day objection period. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Downer, seconded by Councillor Klassen
Carried
1. That the non-illuminated SV Law fascia sign, with a maximum sign face area of 7.8 square metres, located on the top (3rd) storey, left side, of the building façade facing the Hanlon Expressway (east elevation), be approved, and; 2. That the non-illuminated SV Law fascia sign, with a maximum sign face area of 7.8 square metres, located on the top (3rd) storey, left side, of the building façade facing Hanlon Creek Boulevard (west elevation), be approved. Voting in Favour: (3): Councillor Allt, Councillor Caron, and Councillor Caton Voting Against: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Caron, seconded by Councillor Allt
Defeated
1. That the SV Law fascia sign, with a maximum sign face area of 7.8 square metres, located on the top (3rd) storey, left side, of the building façade facing the Hanlon Expressway (east elevation), be approved. Council Planning Minutes - April 18, 2023 3 2. That the SV Law fascia sign, with a maximum sign face area of 7.8 square metres, located on the top (3rd) storey, left side, of the building façade facing Hanlon Creek Boulevard (west elevation), be approved. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor O'Rourke, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
1. That the Sustainable Development Checklist included as Attachment 1 to this report be approved. 2. That the Sustainable Development Checklist be applied by staff through the Site Plan Approval process as required. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Caron, seconded by Councillor Allt
Carried
1. That the Maximum width of attached garage for Single detached dwelling in Zone RL.2 be amended to read - 50% of the lot frontage or 5 metres, whichever is greater (1) as shown on table 5.9, row 2. Council Planning Minutes - April 18, 2023 5 Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Billings, seconded by Councillor Busuttil
Carried
1. That City Council confirms that the previous vote included only clause one of the displayed motion, as follows: That the Maximum width of attached garage for Single detached dwelling in Zone RL.2 be amended to read - 50% of the lot frontage or 5 metres, whichever is greater (1) as shown on table 5.9, row 2. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Allt, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
1. That Table 5.3, Row 2, be amended to “For the first 20 dwelling units: 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit, and for each dwelling unit in excess of 20: 1.25 spaces per dwelling unit. A minimum of 20% of the required parking spaces shall be for the use of visitor parking” as the minimum required within the parking adjustment (PA) area and for lots without the parking adjustment (PA) suffix. Council Planning Minutes - April 18, 2023 6 Voting in Favour: (10): Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (3): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, and Councillor Downer
Moved by Councillor O'Rourke, seconded by Councillor Chew
1. That Section 5.11.2 be amended as follows: 5.11.2 Garage location (a) Within residential zones, attached garages are permitted to project a maximum of 2 metres beyond the main front wall of the first storey containing habitable floor space oriented towards the front lot line or exterior side lot line abutting a street line. (i) For single detached dwellings and semi-detached dwellings in downtown zones, attached garages shall not project beyond the main front wall of the building. Voting in Favour: (6): Councillor Billings, Councillor Chew, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (7): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Downer, and Councillor Klassen
Moved by Councillor O'Rourke, seconded by Councillor Richardson
Defeated
1. That Table 5.10 – Maximum residential driveway width be amended as follows: Table 5.10 – Maximum residential driveway width Council Planning Minutes - April 18, 2023 7 Row Zone Driveway, residential width – maximum permitted 1. RL.1 Single detached dwellings/duplex dwelling, multi-unit building (up to 3 units) - 6.5 metresSemi-detached dwellings- 60% of lot frontage or 5 metres, whichever is less. 2. RL.2 Single detached dwellings/duplex dwelling, multi-unit building (up to 3 units) - 5 metres (1)Semi-detached dwellings- 60% of lot frontage or 5 metres, whichever is less. 3. RL.3, Single-detached, semi-detached and RL.4, duplex dwelling- 50% of lot frontage or 5 RM.5, metres, whichever is less.Townhouses- RM.6, 65% of lot frontage or 5 metres, D.1, D.2 whichever is less. Additional regulations for Table 5.10: Lots with lot frontage of 12 metres or greater may have a maximum driveway, residential width of 6 metres Voting in Favour: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (2): Councillor Caron, and Councillor Downer
Moved by Councillor Gibson, seconded by Councillor Goller
Carried
1. That the Maximum residential driveway width for Single detached dwelling in Zone RL.2 be amended to read - 50% of Council Planning Minutes - April 18, 2023 8 the lot frontage or 5 metres, whichever is greater (1) as shown on table 5.10, row 2. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson Voting Against: (1): Councillor Caron
Moved by Councillor Billings, seconded by Councillor Gibson
Carried
1. That Section 4.12.1(c)(i)(A) be amended to “Despite Section 4.12.1 (c)(i), if the additional residential dwelling unit is located within the basement, the additional residential dwelling unit may occupy the entirety of the basement.” Voting in Favour: (2): Councillor Caron, and Councillor Downer Voting Against: (11): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Caron, seconded by Councillor Downer
Defeated
1. That staff consider as-of-right permissions for greater than 3 units per property within the low density residential designation Council Planning Minutes - April 18, 2023 9 and report back to Council with options and recommendations by the end of Q1 of 2025 Voting in Favour: (9): Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor O'Rourke Voting Against: (4): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Downer, seconded by Councillor Goller
1. That staff consider as-of-right permissions for greater than 3 units per property within the low density residential designation and report back to Council with options and recommendations by the end of Q1 of 2025 Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Goller, seconded by Councillor Gibson
1. That the City-initiated Official Plan Amendment No. 88, be approved in accordance with Attachment 3 of the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Decision Report, dated April 18, 2023. 2. That the City-initiated Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw (2023)- 20790, be approved in accordance with Attachment 1 of the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw Decision Report, dated April 18, 2023 and the Council Memo - Amendment to Report 2023-129, Decision Report- Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw and Companion Official Plan Amendment - 2023-149 dated April 18, 2023 and as amended 3. 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 changes to the proposed Zoning Bylaw. 4. That the Council approved development application for 1408 Gordon Street and 33-41 Arkell Road from March 21, 2023 Council Planning be integrated as an administrative update to the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw as site-specific zone in accordance with Attachment 7 of the March 21 Decision Report, once Zoning Bylaw (2023)-20790 is in effect. 5. That staff consider as-of-right permissions for greater than 3 units per property within the low density residential designation and report back to Council with options and recommendations by the end of Q1 of 2025. Council Planning Minutes - April 18, 2023 11 Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Dow
Moved by Councillor Allt, seconded by Councillor Busuttil
Carried
1. That staff investigate opportunities to remove winter on-street parking restrictions through the city-wide parking review identified as an action in the Transportation Master Plan and consistent with the direction previously given by City Council on July 28, 2014. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Goller, seconded by Councillor Gibson
Carried
That By-laws numbered (2023) - 20751, (2023) - 20790 and (2023) - 20793 are hereby passed as amended. (Councillor Allt) Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Allt, seconded by Councillor Busuttil
Carried
Council Planning Minutes - April 18, 2023 12 1. That the meeting be adjourned. (2:13 p.m.) Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Klassen, Councillor O'Rourke, and Councillor Richardson
Moved by Councillor Chew, seconded by Councillor Billings