CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

Tuesday, January 13, 2004

PRESENTB. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons,
L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:R. Hayter.

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

G. Heaton, Corporate Services Department (Law)
J. Wright, Office of the City Clerk

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

Mayor B. Smith called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.

Councillors R. Hayter and K. Leibovici were absent.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair – T. Cavanagh:

That the January 13, 2004, City Council Public Hearing meeting agenda be adopted.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, L. Langley, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: R. Hayter, K. Leibovici.

A.4.EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS

Mayor B. Smith explained the public hearing process.

A.5.CALL FOR PERSONS TO SPEAK

J. Wright, Office of the City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws:

L.BYLAWS

L.1.a.Bylaw 13505 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone and (RF1) Single Detached Residential Zone to (RPL) Planned Lot Residential Zone, (RF5) Row Housing Zone and (RSL) Residential Small Lot Zone; located north of 175 Avenue and east of 91 Street, Klarvatten

PURPOSE

To allow for low and medium density residential uses on the subject property.

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 13505.

L.1.b.Bylaw 13561 - To close a portion of 23 Avenue; located at 23 Avenue and Hector Road, Haddow

PURPOSE

To close a portion of 23 Avenue. Once closed, the area would be consolidated with a remnant parcel to the north to create a single detached residential lot.

J. Andrew, Scheffer Andrew Ltd., was in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaw 13561.

L.1.c.Bylaw 13560 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw and Appendix I to Section 920 – Special Area Terwillegar from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (TSLR)TerwillegarSmall Lot Residential Zone, (RPL*)Terwillegar Planned Lot Residential Zone, (AP) Public Parks Zone and (PU)Public Utility Zone; located east of 156 Street and south of Terwillegar Boulevard, South Terwillegar

PURPOSE

To allow for single detached housing and a public park, and recognize the location of a pipeline.

S. Cranston, Carma Developers Ltd., was in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaw 13560.

L.1.d.Bylaw 13571 - To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AGU) Urban Reserve Zone and (IB) Industrial Business Zone to (AP) Public Parks Zone and (PU) Public Utility Zone; located north of 142 Avenue and east of 127 Street, Baranow

PURPOSE

Toapply appropriate zoning to lands in the Baranow area in conformance with the recently amended land use concept under the Castle Downs Outline Plan (Baranow Area). The AP Zone will accommodate lands for park space, and the PU Zone will accommodate a stormwater management facility.

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 13571.

Mayor B. Smith asked if there was any objection to Bylaws 13574 and 13575 being read together. No one objected.

L.1.e.Bylaw 13574 – To amend Bylaw 7044, as amended, being the Yellowhead Corridor Area Structure Plan

PURPOSE

To redesignate two sites from Highway Commercial to Highway Commercial/Prestige Business Industrial and one site from Highway Commercial to Prestige Business Industrial; to recognize existing industrial business uses and allow for further industrial business development or highway commercial redevelopment; to revise Section 5.3.3.2(iii) of the ASP according to the land use changes; to remove the designation of Special Study Area #1 from the development concept map and adjust the ASP boundary accordingly; and to reflect the intent of Bylaw 7815, approved by City Council in May 1985, that removed all reference of Special Study Area #1 in the text of the ASP as a result of adopting the Dunvegan ASP.

L.1.f.Bylaw 13575 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AGI) Industrial Reserve Zone to (IB) Industrial Business Zone; located west of 170 Street and north of 118 Avenue, Armstrong Industrial

PURPOSE

To allow the development of an indoor storage facility as a westward expansion of an existing industrial business.

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaws 13574 and 13575.

L.1.g.Bylaw 13578 – To close a portion of north/south lane located between 79 and 80 Avenues, east of 104 Street, Strathcona

PURPOSE

To close a portion of north/south lane located between 79 and 80 Avenue, east of 104 Street. Once closed, the area will be consolidated with the abutting property to the west to reconfigure the existing accesses and accessory parking lot.

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 13578.

Mayor B. Smith asked if there was any objection to Bylaws 13579, 13580 and 13581 being read together. No one objected.

L.1.h.Bylaw 13579 – To amend Bylaw 7464, as amended, being The Palisades Area Structure Plan

PURPOSE

To designate a site for institutional uses and realign the collector roadway connection to 167 Avenue.

L.1.i.Bylaw 13580 – To amend Bylaw 7044, as amended, being The Palisades Area Structure Plan, through an amendment to the Carlton Neighbourhood Structure Plan

PURPOSE

To re-designate a portion of land from low density residential to institutional and realign 139 Street to the east.

L.1.j.Bylaw 13581 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (US) Urban Services Zone; located south of 167 Avenue, east of 142 Street, Carlton

PURPOSE

To allow privately and publicly owned facilities of an institutional or community service nature.

J. Andrew, Scheffer Andrew Ltd.; and R. Mackie, Kalen Management, were in attendance to speak in favour of the passing of Bylaws 13579, 13580 and 13581.

L.1.k.Bylaw 13582 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AGI) Industrial Reserve Zone to (IB) Industrial Business Zone; located at 9420 – 51 Avenue, Coronet Industrial 

PURPOSE

To allow the development of light industrial and business uses.

D. Morris, Dundee Development Corporation, was in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaw 13582.

Councillor K. Leibovici entered the meeting.

L.1.b.Bylaw 13561 - To close a portion of 23 Avenue; located at 23 Avenue and Hector Road, Haddow 

L.1.c.Bylaw 13560 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw and Appendix I to Section 920 – Special Area Terwillegar from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (TSLR)Terwillegar Small Lot Residential Zone, (RPL*)Terwillegar Planned Lot Residential Zone, (AP) Public Parks Zone and (PU)Public Utility Zone; located east of 156 Street and south of Terwillegar Boulevard, South Terwillegar 

L.1.d.Bylaw 13571 - To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AGU) Urban Reserve Zone and (IB) Industrial Business Zone to (AP) Public Parks Zone and (PU) Public Utility Zone; located north of 142 Avenue and east of 127 Street, Baranow 

L.1.e.Bylaw 13574 – To amend Bylaw 7044, as amended, being the Yellowhead Corridor Area Structure Plan 

L.1.f.Bylaw 13575 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AGI) Industrial Reserve Zone to (IB) Industrial Business Zone; located west of 170 Street and north of 118 Avenue, Armstrong Industrial 

L.1.g.Bylaw 13578 – To close a portion of north/south lane located between 79 and 80 Avenues, east of 104 Street, Strathcona 

L.1.k.Bylaw 13582 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AGI) Industrial Reserve Zone to (IB) Industrial Business Zone; located at 9420 – 51 Avenue, Coronet Industrial 

MOVED B. Anderson - S. Mandel:

That the public hearing on Bylaws 13561, 13560, 13571, 13574, 13575, 13578 and 13882 be closed.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici,
S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: R. Hayter.

MOVED B. Anderson – S. Mandel:

That Bylaws 13561, 13560, 13571, 13574, 13575, 13578 and 13882 be read a first time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici,
S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: R. Hayter.

MOVED B. Anderson – S. Mandel:

That Bylaws 13561, 13560, 13571, 13574, 13575, 13578 and 13882 be read a second time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici,
S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: R. Hayter.

MOVED B. Anderson – J. Melnychuk:

That Bylaws 13561, 13560, 13571, 13574, 13575, 13578 and 13882 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici,
S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: R. Hayter.

MOVED B. Anderson – S. Mandel:

That Bylaws 13561, 13560, 13571, 13574, 13575, 13578 and 13882 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici,
S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: R. Hayter.

L.1.h.Bylaw 13579 – To amend Bylaw 7464, as amended, being The Palisades Area Structure Plan 

L.1.i.Bylaw 13580 – To amend Bylaw 7044, as amended, being The Palisades Area Structure Plan, through an amendment to the Carlton Neighbourhood Structure Plan 

L.1.j.Bylaw 13581 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (US) Urban Services Zone; located south of 167 Avenue, east of 142 Street, Carlton 

J. Wright, Office of the City Clerk; G. Heaton, Corporate Services Department (Law); and
B. Kropf, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions concerning the postponement.

J. Andrew, Scheffer Andrew Ltd. and B. Mackie, Kalen Management, answered Council’s questions concerning the postponement.

MOVED M. Phair – J. Melnychuk:

That the public hearing on Bylaws 13579, 13580 and 13581 be postponed to the February 11, 2004, City Council Public Hearing meeting at
1:30 p.m. / Planning & Dev.
Due: Feb. 11, 2004 1:30 p.m.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED:E. Gibbons, S. Mandel.

ABSENT: R. Hayter.

MOVED B. Anderson – T. Cavanagh:

That Administration move forward with the subdivision application, including servicing agreements and the development permit application pending rezoning. / Planning & Dev.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici, S. Mandel,
J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED:A. Bolstad.

ABSENT: R. Hayter.

L.1.a.Bylaw 13505 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone and (RF1) Single Detached Residential Zone to (RPL) Planned Lot Residential Zone, (RF5) Row Housing Zone and (RSL) Residential Small Lot Zone; located north of 175 Avenue and east of 91 Street, Klarvatten 

B. Latte, Transportation and Streets Department; and B. Kropf, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

Mayor B. Smith asked if there was any new information anyone in attendance wished to address. No one responded.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – E. Gibbons:

That the public hearing on Bylaw 13505 be closed.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici,
S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: R. Hayter.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 13505 be read a first time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici,
S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: R. Hayter.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 13505 be read a second time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici,
S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: R. Hayter.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 13505 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici,
S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: R. Hayter.

MOVED T. Cavanagh – E. Gibbons:

That Bylaw 13505 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici,
S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: R. Hayter.

A.4.EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS

Mayor B. Smith explained the public hearing process.

A.5.CALL FOR PERSONS TO SPEAK

J. Wright, Office of the City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws:

L.BYLAWS

L.1.l.Bylaw 13439 – To close a portion of 127 Street and 118 Avenue, Sherbrooke 

PURPOSE

To close a portion of 127 Street and 118 Avenue. The right-of-way has already been consolidated with the property to the north and west by Bylaw 9000.

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 13439.

Mayor B. Smith asked if there was any objection to Bylaws 13530 and 13531 being read together. No one objected.

L.1.m.Bylaw 13530 – To amend Bylaw 11777, as amended, being the Edmonton Municipal Development Plan 

PURPOSE

To re-designate the lands south of Whitemud Drive in The Meadows from Business Employment Area to Suburban Area and to re-designate lands located along the eastern boundary of The Meadows from Transportation Utility Corridor to Suburban Area.

L.1.n.Bylaw 13531 – To adopt The Meadows Area Structure Plan 

PURPOSE

The proposed plan will result in:

  • re-designation of the business and medium industrial area for use as residential, commercial, and business industrial;
  • adjustments to the size and number of neighbourhoods;
  • changes to the arterial and collector roadway network;
  • adjustments to the plan boundary to reflect changes in land requirements for Anthony Henday Drive, and
  • the introduction of a transit-oriented mixed use development opportunity.

R. Noce, Duncan & Craig; and J. Heximer and D. Morris, Dundee Development Corporation;
S. O’Byrne, Stantec Consulting Ltd.; R. Davis and M. Huberman, Bunt & Associates;
D. McCuthcheon, D. McCuthcheon & Associates; and B. Hudema, Hudema Consulting Group (to answer questions only), were in attendance to speak in favour to the passing of Bylaws 13530 and 13531.

Mayor B. Smith asked if there was any objection to item E.1.a. and Bylaw 13554 being read together. No one objected.

E.REPORTS RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MATTERS

E.1.a.Adoption of an amendment to the Britannia Youngstown Neighbourhood Planning Study 

L.BYLAWS

L.1.o.Bylaw 13554 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision to (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision and (RF4) Semi-detached Residential Zone; located at the northeast corner of 102 Avenue and 157 Street, Britannia Youngstown 

PURPOSE

To allow for 65 sleeping units as boarding and lodging housing on three parcels. The proposed building would have five storeys and be a maximum of 15 metres in height. RF4 zoning is proposed for the fourth northernmost parcel.

M. Dorais; B. Mitchell and B. Severs, Chairman of the Board, Acadia House Association; and
D. Sollows, Douglas Sollows Architect, were present to speak in favour of the passing of item E.1.a. and Bylaw 13554.

L.1.l.Bylaw 13439 – To close a portion of 127 Street and 118 Avenue, Sherbrooke 

MOVED M. Phair – J. Batty:

That Bylaw 13439 be referred back to Administration to report to the April 7, 2004, City Council Public Hearing meeting at 2 p.m. on negotiation with the applicant. / Planning & Dev.
Due:April 7, 2004
2 p.m.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici,
S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: R. Hayter.

L.1.m.Bylaw 13530 – To amend Bylaw 11777, as amended, being the Edmonton Municipal Development Plan 

L.1.n.Bylaw 13531 – To adopt The Meadows Area Structure Plan 

P. Arendt, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

R. Noce, Duncan & Craig, made a presentation and answered Council’s questions. Copies of a document entitled “The Meadows Area Structure Plan – Bylaws 13530 & 13531, January 13th, 2004” were distributed to Members of Council and a copy was filed with the office of the City Clerk.

D. Morris, Dundee Development Corporation, answered Council’s questions.

MOVED A. Bolstad – B. Anderson:

That any Member of Council who may wish to do so be allowed to speak for an additional five minutes.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, J. Batty, A. Bolstad,
T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, L. Langley, K. Leibovici,
S. Mandel, J. Melnychuk, M. Phair, D. Thiele.

ABSENT: R. Hayter.

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor S. Mandel presided. Mayor B. Smith left the meeting.

D. Morris, Dundee Development Corporation, answered Council’s questions.

Mayor B. Smith re-entered the meeting. Deputy Mayor S. Mandel vacated the Chair and Mayor B. Smith presided.

P. Arendt, Planning and Development Department; and B. Latte, Transportation and Streets Department, answered Council’s questions.

MOVED E. Gibbons – T. Cavanagh:

That Bylaws 13530 and 13531 be read a first time.

AMENDMENT MOVED D. Thiele – B. Anderson:

That Bylaw 13531 be amended as follows:

1.By adding the following on page 25 of 62:

2.8SMART CHOICES

At the time Bylaw 13531 was adopted, the City of Edmonton had completed a document entitled Smart Choices for Developing Our Community. This document is a catalogue of nine ideas for accommodating future growth and redevelopment in Edmonton, while sustaining the quality of life Edmontonians enjoy. Three of these ideas are related and relevant to The Meadows ASP, and are integral to its associated development principles and concept.

2.8.1Transit Oriented Development

Transit oriented development (TOD) refers to a mixed-use residential and commercial area designed to maximize use of transit and non-motorized transportation. TODs offer lifestyle choices (for accommodation, workplace and shopping), reduce reliance on auto ownership, and reduce transport costs for individuals and households. TODs also create more diverse neighbourhoods, enhance the potential for increased transit ridership, and contribute to environmental sustainability.

The Meadows ASP provides for a transit oriented / mixed use development to be located in the north central portion of the plan area.

2.8.2Multi-Use Trail Development and Mixed Use Development

The Smart Choices catalogue describes a hierarchy of multi-use trails. Multi-use trail corridors occupy abandoned rail corridors and utility rights-of-way that extend from one end of the city to the other. The nearest multi-use trail corridor to The Meadows is located along 91 Street (immediately west of the Mill Woods community). Multi-use trail connections provide links between corridors and to significant activity nodes and features throughout the city. A multi-use trail connection is designated along the major power transmission corridor that bisects The Meadows plan area. Together multi-use corridors and connections intersect multi-use river valley and ravine trails to create a citywide network of routes to accommodate non-motorized modes of transportation (e.g., bicycles and pedestrians).

Mixed-use development potentially includes residential, commercial, office, civic, and transportation uses within walking distance of each other. Locating multi-use trails and mixed use development in proximity to each other increases the range of amenities and services available to residents in an area and promotes the use of alternative methods (to motorized transport) of access to these features.

Beyond the multi-use trail connection specified for the major power transmission corridor, The Meadows ASP provides for additional multi-use trail development throughout the plan area that will provide routes for non-motorized transportation between the designated multi-use trail connection, the transit oriented / mixed use development area and various other destinations (e.g., parks, natural areas) located in the plan area.