Agenda posted at http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/agenda%2005-017%20Aug%202.pdf.

Present: Pearson (full meeting); Bratina (out 3x for 45 min); Ferguson (out 6x for 63 min); Merulla (out 7x for 72 min); Mitchell (out 5x for 20 min); McHattie (out 4x for 28 min); Whitehead (out 5x for 23 min); Kelly (out 5x for 51 min).

Also present: McCarthy ( 9:30 - 10:20 ); Samson ( 9:43-10:03 , 12:30-12:38 , 1:32-2:04 ); Bruckler ( 10:37-12:34 )

Media: Maggie Hughes (CFMU), Kevin Werner ( Brabant ); Eric McGuinness (Spectator); Ken Mann (CHML)

CATCH: Don, Joan, Nathan and Chen-Chen

5. CONSENT ITEMS

5.1 City of Hamilton Purchase from the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board - 306 Woodworth Drive, Grange School, Ancaster (PED05066) (Ward 12)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05066.pdf
Staff Report: " This report recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the Offer to Purchase Agreement, in the amount of $1,576,200, between the City of Hamilton and the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Total Capital Costs required of $2,042,000 for the proposed park are broken down as follows:
(i) Purchase $1,576,200
(ii) Demolition $275,000
(iii) Sodding/grading and playground $190,800"

"Discussion over the past several weeks had ensued with the Ward Councillor to look at potential opportunities to redevelop a portion of the subject site for residential purposes, while still maintaining a passive neighbourhood park of approximately 0.97 ha. (2.4 acres). The purpose of these discussions was to look at potential development opportunities to offset the acquisition and demolition costs attributed with the acquisition of the site. Preliminary concepts had been prepared with the view of creating single detached lots along Woodworth Drive or alternatively, condominium, single detached lots along the easterly and northerly perimeter of the subject site."

5.2 Removal of the Holding (H) Provision - Lands Located at Block 5, Registered Plan No. 62M-963, 50 Hatt Street (Dundas) (PED05068) (Ward 13)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05068.pdf
Staff Report: " The applicant is proposing to develop the subject lands with a 6 storey retirement home accommodating a maximum 151 residents. A total of 60 parking spaces (45 underground and 15 surface spaces) are to be provided. Access to the parking would be from Creekside Drive . The main access to the building would be from Hatt Street ."

5.3 Surplus Properties , Ontario Realty Corporation, Baseline Road and North Service Road, North Service Road and Jones Road, North Service Road and Glover Road (PED05077) (Ward 11)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05077.pdf
Potential interest by city staff in using one of the sites for a carpool facility or a Tourism information centre.

Mitchell asked for a timeline on when a entranceway to Stoney Creek area might be put in place. It's not currently in the budget.

5.4 Declaration of Surplus Property Located at 626 Barton Street East, Part Lot 20, on Plan 169, Hamilton (PED05078) (Ward 3)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05078.pdf
Obtained for tax arrears. Unable to sell over the past year.

5.5 Heritage Permit Application (HP2005-011) Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act to Permit Alteration to the Designated Property at 6 Victoria Street (Cross-Melville Heritage Conservation District), Dundas, in the City of Hamilton (PED05080) (Ward 13)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05080.pdf

5.6 Heritage Permit Application (HP2005-014) Under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act to Permit Alterations to the Designated Property at 1 Victoria Street (Cross-Melville Heritage Conservation District), Dundas, in the City of Hamilton (PED05082) (Ward 13)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05082.pdf

5.7 Commercial Heritage Improvement and Restoration Program (CHIRP) (CHIRP2004-001) Matching Grant to Re-Shingle the Roof of 1034 Garner Road West (Phillip Shaver House), Ancaster, in the City of Hamilton (PED05083) (Ward 12)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05083.pdf

5.8 Surplus School Lands , Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, 1310 Upper Wellington Street, Hamilton (PED05085) (Ward 7)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05085.pdf

5.9 Removal and Replacement of Street Trees , Kitty Murray Lane , Ancaster (PED05063) (Ward 12)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05063.pdf
Staff Report: " Ultimately, sidewalks are required on both sides of Kitty Murray Lane . In the interim, since the City does not own sufficient lands on the west side of Kitty Murray Lane to widen the road allowance to its ultimate width, the sidewalk is required to be constructed on the east side of the street. There are numerous trees existing within the widened road allowance of Kitty Murray Lane and every measure has been taken to minimize the impact of the number of trees to be removed in order to facilitate the construction of the municipal sidewalk. The Forestry Section of the Public Works Department has completed an assessment of the trees and has determined that 42 trees will be required to be removed. . A Public Meeting was recently held to inform the area residents of the requirement to remove and replace trees on Kitty Murray Lane ; and the homeowners were very receptive of the plans presented to them."

McHattie asked about large tree loss. "I understand that progress has to happen, but this seems to be poor design in the case of how this street is being expanded." Ferguson : "Most of the trees are thorn trees - an old established fence row. It would have been worse but we're moving the sidewalk right up to the curb to save probably that many trees again. And most of the trees, the large, the cherry trees are being saved because of the relocation of the sidewalk and most of the trees being removed are thorn trees."

5.10 Information Update - 2 James Street (Dundas) - PD05085(a) (Ward 13) - Referred from City Council on June 29, 2005
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PD05085(a).pdf
Staff Report: " It should also be noted that a petition has been received however, a petition does not have bearing on the issuance of the demolition and building permits."

5.11 Demolition Permit - 72 Eleanor Avenue (PED05075) (Ward 7)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05075.pdf
Staff Report: " The owner of this property is proposing to demolish the existing single family dwelling and leave the lands vacant at this time. . The owner of the property, as per the demolition permit application is: Luezzi General Contracting 1515 Upper Sherman Avenue Hamilton , ON L8W 1C4 "

McHattie asked that a building permit be required before demolition was allowed to proceed. Seconded by Merulla. This was adopted.

5.12 Demolition Permit - 504 John Street North (PED05076) (Ward 2)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05076.pdf
Staff Report: " The owner is proposing to demolish the existing single family dwelling and construct a new single family dwelling."

5.13 Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program (C.P.I.G.) Applications (PED05084) (Wards 1, 2, 3, 9)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05084.pdf
Staff Report: "The C.P.I.G. provides matching grants to a maximum of $7,500 to commercial property owners and authorized tenants within Hamilton's eleven (11) B.I.A.s for façade improvements. . In 2002 and 2003, the maximum grant per property was $15,000. In 2002, twenty-four (24) applications were approved totalling $187,832, representing 42.4% of the total construction costs. In 2003, forty-two (42) applications were approved totalling $333,365 representing 42.6% of the total construction cost. In 2004, the maximum allowable grant per property was reduced from $15,000 to $7,500 in an effort to sustain the program given the financial constraints of the City of Hamilton and, at the same time, addressing the high demand of the program. The reduction in the maximum grant allowed per property was recommended by staff and endorsed by the Hamilton Association of Business Improvement Areas. Thirty-seven (37) applications were approved in 2004 by Council totalling $207,700 representing 36.4% of the construction costs. Thirty-four (34) applications were approved in March 2005 by Council totalling $187,722 representing 30.3% of the construction costs."

5.14 Appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the City of Hamilton (PED05086) (City Wide)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05086.pdf

5.15 Joining the GTA Clean Air Council and Participating in a Project to Model Air Quality across the GTA and Hamilton (PED05060) (City Wide)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05060.pdf
Staff Report: " The GTA Clean Air Council is an inter-governmental working group that promotes the reduction of air pollution emissions and increased awareness of regional air quality issues. It is engaged in research, policy analysis, education and social marketing on air quality and climate change issues. Transferring membership from Clean Air Hamilton to the City would involve no new expense since the City currently pays the $2,000 annual associate membership fee with funds allocated to Clean Air Hamilton. By becoming an associate member of the GTA Clean Air Council the City would gain access to projects and analyses that would cost the City tens of thousands of dollars (per project) to produce alone. Several of these projects are of immediate interest to the City, such as evaluation and comparison of the effectiveness of idling awareness campaigns and idling control by-laws. Staff further recommend that the City participate in the GTA Clean Air Council project to model air quality across the GTA and Hamilton. This project would cost between $50,000 and $80,000 to do alone, but associate membership in the GTA Clean Air Council means that the City would incur no additional cost over the existing $2,000 annual membership fee. This project will provide valuable estimates of air quality across the City of Hamilton : between the three existing monitoring stations; at street level where air quality is most relevant to human health; and independently for different sources of emissions such as transportation and industry. These estimates would be helpful in targeting and prioritizing emission reduction efforts. A similar model will be done for all of the GTAH (Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton), though it should be noted that the release of the overall model and estimates will be dependent on written agreement from all parties."

McHattie : "This is joining the GTA Clean Air Council, which is a great initiative, and I'd like to thank staff for following up on this. I just have a question about the number of monitoring stations that we have. It looks like there's a great opportunity here to be involved in some analysis on air quality data, courtesy the GTA as part of this, and we only have three monitoring stations for the whole city at this point. And I'm just wondering whether we can ask staff to look at that situtation before we get involved in the data crunching, providing data to this initiative and getting the information back, whether three stations is adequate for the city . actually there's no station in the east end anymore, the north end. There used to be one. . maybe a real lack of information." Asks for staff comment and then to investigate and bring back a report "on the stations that we have and wehther they're adequate, particularly in the east end and the north end." Paul Mason [director of long range planning]: "This is a subject that Clean Air Hamilton has discussed on several occasions. The basic monitoring stations are funded by MOE, and the ability to expand the network is related to MOE's funding . Clean Air Hamilton . is conducting some special mobile monitoring project in the north end of the city, the preliminary phases of which have been quite enlightening to everybody in terms of the ability of mobile monitoring rather than fixed monitoring stations to more effectively pinpoint sources of pollution in the city and allow abatement efforts to be better focused. That is one of the projects that Clean Air Hamilton is focusing on this year with Environment Canada and MOE and all our resources are being put in that direction. The results of that I think will probably address the councillor's general issue when it comes forward later on, I believe early next year." McHattie ask for a project update on that. ".this mobile monitoring, we don't get the consistency of data over a number of years from that because the station is moving around . maybe this short term data doesn't give us the long term data . if we don't have enough full time monitoring stations, and that's MOE's responsibility, I understand that, I wonder if we could ask them to determine where they should be. We can talk about costs afterwards but what is the optimal system of air monitoring in Hamilton ? So I'd like to see that addressed as well. ..we've got to make sure we've got the right data in order to get the information back . under the modelling piece that they're suggesting here - air quality monitoring pilot project . it speaks to data being requested from the municipality, and it talks about transportation data. I wonder if, even though the Red Hill Valley Parkway is not yet in place, it will be very shortly. And I wonder if we could include our estimates in terms of traffic counts and volumes for that roadway, because this analysis is going to take a couple of years and it's going to be forward-looking and it's important that we understand the impact, if any, of air pollution in the east end associated with the new transportation facility. So can I ask that be included as well and maybe a quick comment back if that's okay with staff." Whitehead suggests it may be prudent to have a meeting with MOE including McHattie. Mason responds that it may be more appropriate to refer McHattie's questions to Clean Air Hamilton for a report back to the committee. "They are very familiar with monitoring issues on both the science and technical side and members of the MOE sit on the Clean Air Council." McHattie asks about timing, how quickly action needs to occur. Says he will follow up with staff. Whitehead asks for info to be circulated to full committee. Merulla says monitoring station was located in Woodward Park . "Secondly, part of the condition of the Rennie Street and Brampton Street [dumps] remediation was that there would be air monitoring associated with those works. So over and above the station that was installed at Woodward Park , my understanding is that there's a continual monitoring of the air quality in that area. So perhaps over and above that, there are other concerns. I recall back in 1995 there were other monitoring stations that did exist in the east and at the time the provincial government had eliminated, with a great deal of opposition. Having said that since then I believe Woodward Park has been installed an air quality monitoring station, and the work, through Chris Murray, of the Rennie Street Brampton Street remediation also are continually monitoring the air quality in that area." Whitehead asks if Paul Mason can confirm that. Mason : "The councillor's correct. In addition to the basic MOE monitoring stations, there is a system of fixed site stations which is operated as a result of the work of Clean Air Hamilton by a consortium of the industries and other property owners upon whom an obligation has been placed by MOE to monitor air quality in the long term. The data from that monitoring, however, is not publicly available. It goes back to the MOE and the property owners or industries involved so that they can show that they're complying with the various orders which MOE has placed on the properties. But the councillor is correct. There's a wider system of air monitoring but much more focused on specific conditions." Merulla : "And I guess the point of concern would be the data being released publicly. And I'm wondering if I could put forward a motion that we would encourage the Ministry or somehow have the Ministry release that data to us on a regular basis, quarterly would be nice.?" McHattie seconds. Whitehead asks if it is "our information that we are providing to the MOE". Mason : "The companies and property owners who have been ordered by MOE to supply data, own that data, and they supply it to MOE to show that they are in compliance with the orders that have been imposed." Motion is carried.

5.16 Removal and Replacement of Street Trees , West 5th Street (PED05089) (Ward 8)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05089.pdf
Staff Report: " In order to facilitate construction of the proposed roadway for Blossom Estates subdivision, the removal of trees is required. . There are three existing trees located within the West 5th Street road allowance in the area, where proposed Citino Drive is to be constructed. The proposed street pattern is in accordance with the approved neighbourhood plan. In order to facilitate construction of Citino Drive , the trees are required to be removed. City staff has determined the tree removal and replacement cost to be $4,813.20, including applicable taxes. Removal of the required trees is to be conducted by the Forestry Division staff. All costs associated with the removal and replacement is at the sole expense of the developer, 1036210 Ontario Ltd."

5.17 Minutes of the Cleanliness and Security in the Downtown Core Task Force Meeting of May 4, 2005 For Receipt Only:
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/MINUTES%20-
%20Task%20Force%20on%20Cleanliness%20&%20Security
%20%20-%20June%2016.pdf

Total time for consent items was 25 minutes. All items were adopted.

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND DELEGATIONS

6.1 Application for a Zone Change for Land Located on Highland Road East, Former City of Stoney Creek (PD04001(a)) (Ward 9) - Referred from Planning and Economic Development Committee on January 6, 2004
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PD04001(a).pdf
Staff Report: "In September 2003, Dan Greer Enterprises Ltd. submitted an application to change the zoning of a property located on Highland Road East from the Agricultural "A" Zone to the Rural Industrial "MR" Zone. The application was deferred at the January 6, 2004, Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting due to the impact of the draft Provincial Greenbelt Plan and zoning order freeze. The subject property is not within the effect of the final, approved Greenbelt Plan area, and can now proceed. The purpose of the application is to allow Dan Greer Enterprises, a farm equipment sales and service business currently located on Upper Centennial Parkway , to expand onto an adjacent vacant parcel. The company intends to use the subject property for the storage of equipment and for a demonstration area. Applicant : Dan Greer Enterprises Ltd. Owner : 1002406 Ontario Ltd. (Mr. Prem Atwal) Property Size : Area: 1.6 ha (4 acres). . The agricultural policies of the PPS permit agriculturally-related uses in Prime Agricultural Areas. Such uses are defined as small scale farm-related commercial and industrial uses, which are directly related to farming and need to be located close to farms. As the proposed use of the property is considered an agriculturally-related use, the application meets the intent of the PPS. . In preparation of the original report, a total of 14 pre-consultation letters and Public Meeting notices were circulated within 120 metres of the subject property. Staff did not receive any comments from the public. . The proposed application meets the goals of Vision 2020 in that it will allow an existing farm-related business to physically expand in a logical manner with no negative impact to adjacent land uses."

Councillor Ferguson declared a conflict of interest on this item because the proponent is a competitor. The staff presentation was waived and there was no one who spoke from the public.

6.2 City Initiative for a Modification in Zoning for the Lands Located at 50 East Avenue North and 20 Emerald Street South (Hamilton) (PED05062) (Ward 3)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05062.pdf
Staff Report: " The purpose of this City Initiative is to prohibit residential care facility uses, emergency shelter uses, retirement home uses, and corrections residence and/or correctional facility uses from locating at each property, as per Council's direction dated January 14, 2004 . Owner(s): Elizabeth Fry Association and the Good Shepherd Centre"

6.3 Application for a Change in Zoning for the Rear of the Property Located at 24 Second Road West (Stoney Creek) (PED05072) (Ward 9)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05072.pdf
Staff Report: " The purpose of the application is for a change in Zoning to permit a single detached dwelling to be constructed on a new lot at the rear of 24 Second Road West, having frontage on Eringate Drive . Owner/Applicant: Bohdan and Maria Dykyj (24 Second Road West); and, Chris and Jennie Tymchuk (Block 150, Registered Plan No. 62M-964 and Block 6, Registered Plan No. 62M-999)"

Staff presentation was waived. No public delegations. Adopted without discussion. Total time for this item 1 minute.

6.4 Application for a Change in Zoning for Lands Located at 89 Stone Church Road West (Hamilton) (PED05069) (Ward 8)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05069.pdf
Staff Report: " The purpose of the application is to change the zoning on the subject lands to permit the development of two semi-detached dwellings (with a total of four dwelling units) fronting onto West 5th Street . Owner: Valery Construction Limited Applicant/Agent: Arcos Incorporated"

Whitehead recorded as opposed.

6.5 Application to Amend Zoning By-law No. 464 for a Portion of the Lands Located at 340 Regional Road No. 20 (Glanbrook) (PED05064) (Ward 11)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05064.pdf Staff Report: " The subject application has been submitted by Herman Luigi Clardullo and Lenard Robert Poloniato (Oakridge Landscape Contractors), requesting an amendment to Zoning By-law No. 464 to change the zoning on a portion of the lands shown on Appendix 'A', to a site-specific General Agricultural "A1-198" Zone, in order to permit nurseries, including landscaping and garden supplies, sales and storage. It is noted that these uses currently exist on the subject lands. . Total Lot Area: 31.06 Ha (76.77 acres) Area to be rezoned: 1.0 Ha (2.47 acres)"

Mitchell spoke in support of this item. There was no staff presentation and no public delegations. Adopted. Total time for this item was 6 minutes.

6.6 Applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment by Paletta International Corporation for Lands Located in Ancaster Meadowlands Neighbourhood IV (Ancaster) (PED05073) (Ward 12)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05073.pdf
Staff Report: " The revised draft plan of subdivision, shown on Appendix "B", proposes the creation of 24 blocks for single detached dwellings, 2 blocks for semi-detached dwellings, 1 block for condominium block or stacked townhouses (potential for 42 units), one block for a storm water management pond and one block for ESA/conservation lands. The draft plan of subdivision proposes "lotless blocks" for single detached and semi-detached dwellings which the owner will subdivide prior to final approval to yield approximately 347 units. The draft plan of subdivision proposes the construction of the collector road known as Raymond Road , which will extend from the Hydro corridor on the west to Garner Road East on the south. . The initial application submitted in April 2004, was for the consideration of a draft plan of subdivision over the entire Paletta lands comprising an area of 55.96 hectares (138.28 acres) to permit an overall total of 794 residential units. . Owner/Applicant: Paletta International Corporation Agent: Metropolitan Consulting Inc. Location: Northeast quadrant of the Meadowlands Community and near the southeasterly corner of the Ancaster Urban Area (See Appendix "A") Property Size: Area: 31.12 Ha. (76.89 acres)" . " The Hamilton Street Railway has commented that service is provided via Route #34 ( Upper Paradise from the Glancaster Loop heading eastbound) with no planned changes. The service provided for Route #34 is further than 400 metres from the development, exceeding HSR's guideline for walking distances. The current arrangement for funding the public transit deficit coupled with competing priorities requiring local tax revenues, restricts HSR's ability to ensure an orderly expansion of public transit in new urban areas at the time that development occurs. HSR would like to see sidewalks on both sides of all streets including Garner Road . This will encourage pedestrian movements within this development and also a direct link to Garner Road in case future transit service is provided to this area. This matter has been addressed through Development Engineering Special Condition No. 31 in Appendix "C". . 31. That the Owner agree to install concrete sidewalks in the locations listed below:"

Last minute amendments were presented in writing to committee and agreed to by staff and adopted. Lengthy staff report. One public delegation; Raymond Wilson

6.7 Applications for Revisions to the "Elizabeth Gardens" Draft Plan of Subdivision , an Amendment to the Glanbrook Official Plan, and a Change in Zoning for Lands Located Within Part of Lot 1, Concession 4, in the Former Township of Glanbrook (Binbrook) (PED05065) (Ward 11)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05065.pdf
Staff Report: " The applicant has applied to revise the draft approved "Elizabeth Gardens" plan of subdivision, amend the Glanbrook Official Plan, and change in Zoning of the lands shown on Appendix "A", in order to permit the development of a mix of residential, commercial, open space and institutional uses on the subject lands. A total of 154 single detached residential lots, 19 blocks for townhouse dwellings, one block for a low rise apartment building, 3 blocks for future commercial development, and 2 blocks for storm water management facilities, are proposed. . Owner/Applicant: Losani Homes"

Public delegate Tim McConey opposed to apartment building location and detailed complaints about the behaviour of construction workers on the site.

6.8 Official Plan Amendment and City Initiative for a Change and Modification in Zoning for Lands Located at 488 Upper Wellington Street (Hamilton) (PED05071) (Ward 7)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05071.pdf
Staff Report: " The former Hamilton Mountain Police Station occupied the subject property. Police Services have relocated to another location on Rymal Road , adjacent to Turner Park . . The purpose of the Official Plan Amendment application is to change the designation on the subject property (both Blocks 1 and 2, Appendix "A") from "Major Institutional" to "Commercial". The change in designation will permit the subject lands to be used for a combination of commercial and/or residential uses."

Extensive discussion, public delegation.

6.9 Applications to Amend the Ancaster Official Plan and Zoning By-law No. 87-57, for Lands Located at 125-139 Wilson Street West (Ancaster) (PED05074)
(Ward 12)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05074.pdf
Staff Report: " The proposed amendments are intended to permit the development of a 4 storey, 10.5 metre high apartment building comprising 59 units on property known municipally as 125-139 Wilson Street West, which is currently occupied by Calvary Tabernacle Pentacostal Church (Appendix "A"). . Owner: 1622141 Ontario Limited (Helmuth Strobel) Agent: Ed Fothergill, Planning Consultant"

This item was withdrawn because of problems with the public notice process. An attempt is being made to put this back on the agenda on the first meeting in September.

6.10 City Initiative - Consolidated Lot Development Regulations (PED05014A) (City Wide)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05014(a).pdf
Staff Report: " This report is being resubmitted due to incorrect notice of the statutory Public Meeting being given. There is no change to this report from the original report heard by the Planning and Economic Development Committee on June 7, 2005 . Council will be required to repeal the old By-law, being 05-159, and enact a new By-law for this approval. The purpose of this regulation is to permit the ability for development to occur on more than one lot where the titles of the lots are in the same ownership. As an example, this regulation creates opportunities for larger uses to be built on more than one lot without the issue of setbacks from lot lines being an obstacle to development."

Three minutes for this item.

6.11 Mark Volterman respecting activities at the proposed Good Shepherd site, King Street West
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/Item%206.11.pdf

7. PRESENTATIONS

7.1 Naming and Renaming of Streets in the City of Hamilton (PED05061) (Wards 5, 6, 9 and 11)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05061.pdf
Staff Report: " The purpose of this City initiative is:

. To rename a section of Mud Street to Old Mud Street .

. To rename Collins Drive to Cornerstone Drive .

. To rename a section of North Service Road to Glover Access Road.

. To rename Glover Road Access to Glover Access Road South.

. To rename a section of Brampton Street to Nash Road North .

These proposed changes will clarify these street names for Emergency Services, utility companies, private businesses and the public.

. To name a new street as Nash Road North .

Public Works requested a street name for a newly constructed road connecting Nash Road North to a section of Brampton Street ."

Staff member sat all morning waiting for this item, but committee was in a rush and decided not to hear his presentation. One minute for this item. Adopted.

7.2 Hatt Street , Dundas Urban Design Study (PED05058/PW05090) (Ward 13)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05058%20PW05090.pdf
Staff Report: " The purpose of the Hatt Street in Dundas Urban Design Study is to provide direction for the revitalization of the Hatt Street study area"

8. DISCUSSION ITEMS

8.1 Clean-Up of Canadian National Railway (CNR) Lands (PED05059) (Ward 4)
http://www.city.hamilton.on.ca/clerk/agendas-minutes-reports/
Planning-Economic-Development/2005/Aug02/PED05059.pdf
Staff Report: " Until recently Canadian National Railway has paid all outstanding tax accounts for City clean-up of Canadian National Railway lands. In a review of accounts back to 1998 costs for clean-up of Canadian National Railway lands has ranged between approximately $250 to $2,000, each area varying in size. In October 2004 a complaint was received about the Canadian National Railway lands to the rear of the Centre Mall on Barton Street East between Ottawa Street North and Kenilworth Avenue North . This area is a long stretch of railway lands abutting a number of residential properties on McAnulty Boulevard . The above established protocol was followed, however, the inspector failed to recognize the extent of the clean-up from a cost standpoint. Further, the City of Hamilton 's purchasing contract followed by the contractor does not identify or set a limit on how much can be charged by the contractor per clean-up, as such costs for this clean-up totalled $44,826.22. Staff has discussed this issue in detail with Canadian National Railway, and, to date, Canadian National Railway has not paid the invoice nor has it taken a position with respect to the invoice. It is acknowledged that the cost for this clean-up exceeds any incurred on CNR lands to date and that staff error is a factor in this matter. The costs are commensurate with the nature and extent of the required work. Discussions between the City of Hamilton and the Canadian National Railway have stalled and the matter of the cost to clean-up this portion of Canadian National Railway lands remains unresolved."

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