Minutes for City Council January 22, 2007 Meeting

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City Council Public Hearing

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January 22, 2007, ak

CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

Monday, January 22, 2007

PRESENT:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh, E. Gibbons, R. Hayter,
K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

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 S.Mandel called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.

Councillor K.Leibovici was absent.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M.Phair – D. Thiele:

That the January 22, 2007, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted with the following changes:

REPLACEMENT PAGES:

L.1.b.Bylaw 14446 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone to(DC1) Direct Development Control Provision; located south of 9 Avenue NW and east of Windermere Drive, Windermere

Page 4/5 of Bylaw 14446.

L.1.h.Bylaw 14417 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision to (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision;located south of 105 Avenue and west of 116 Street,Queen MaryPark

Bylaw 14417.

L.1.m.Bylaw 14453 - To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (RF5) Row Housing Zone to (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision; locatedsouth of 132 Avenue NW and east of 132Street NW, Athlone

Page 4/12 of Bylaw 14453.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M.Phair, L.Sloan, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:K.Leibovici.

A.5.EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS

Mayor S.Mandel explained the public hearing process.

Councillor K.Leibovici entered the meeting.

A.6.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 14445 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone to(RSL) Residential Small Lot Zone, (RF4) Semi-detached Residential Zone, (RA7) Low Rise Apartment Zone, (PU) Public Utility Zone and (AP) Public Parks Zone; located west of Anthony Henday Drive NW and east of 170 Street NW, Windermere 

S. O’Byrne, Stantec Consulting Ltd. (in favour); and J.Doyle, Greater Windermere Community League (in opposition), were in attendance to speak to the passing of Bylaw 14445.

L.1.b.Bylaw 14446 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone to(DC1) Direct Development Control Provision; located south of 9 Avenue NW and east of Windermere Drive, Windermere 

J. Wacko, Beaverbrook; and J.Doyle, Greater Windermere Community League,were in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaw 14446.

L.1.c.Bylaw 14460 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (PU) Public Utility Zone to (RSL) Residential Small Lot Zone; located at 10711 - 176 Avenue NW, Chambery 

N. MacDonald, Stantec Consulting Ltd., was in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaw 14460.

Mayor S.Mandel asked if there was any objection to Bylaws 14461 and 14462 being read together. No one objected.

L.1.d.Bylaw 14461– To close aportion of surplus portion of 8 Avenue SW; located north of Ellerslie Road (9 Avenue) SW and east of 85 Street SW, Ellerslie 

L.1.e.Bylaw 14462 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (RF4) Semi-detached Residential Zone; located north of Ellerslie Road (9 Avenue) SW and east of 85Street SW, Ellerslie 

M.Hundert, MH Project Planning, was in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaws14461 and 14462.

L.1.f.Bylaw 14464 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (IM) Medium Industrial Zone to (IB) Industrial Business Zone; located South of 63 Avenue, west of 97 Street, Rosedale Industrial 

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 14464.

L.1.g.Bylaw 14465 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (RSL) Residential Small Lot Zone, (RPL) Planned Lot Residential Zone and (RF4) Semi-detached Residential Zone; located south of 15 Avenue SW and west of 66 Street SW, Summerside 

L. Gibson, Carma Developers Ltd., was in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaw 14465.

L.1.c.Bylaw 14460 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (PU) Public Utility Zone to (RSL) Residential Small Lot Zone; located at 10711 - 176 Avenue NW, Chambery 

L.1.d.Bylaw 14461– To close aportion of surplus portion of 8 Avenue SW; located north of Ellerslie Road (9 Avenue) SW and east of 85 Street SW, Ellerslie 

L.1.e.Bylaw 14462 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone to (RF4) Semi-detached Residential Zone; located north of Ellerslie Road (9 Avenue) SW and east of 85Street SW, Ellerslie 

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That the public hearing on Bylaws 14460, 14461, 14462 and 14465 be closed.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaws 14460, 14461, 14462 and 14465 be read a first time.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaws 14460, 14461, 14462 and 14465 be read a second time.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaws 14460, 14461, 14462 and 14465 be considered for third reading.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaws 14460, 14461, 14462 and 14465 be read a third time. / Distribution List

Carried

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

L.1.b.Bylaw 14446 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (AG) Agricultural Zone to(DC1) Direct Development Control Provision; located south of 9 Avenue NW and east of Windermere Drive, Windermere 

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That the public hearing on Bylaw 14446 be closed.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 14446 be read a first time.

Carried

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

OPPOSED:R.Hayter.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 14446 be read a second time.

Carried

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

OPPOSED:R.Hayter, M.Phair.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 14446 be considered for third reading.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 14446 be read a third time. / Distribution List

Carried

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

OPPOSED:R.Hayter, M.Phair.

S. O’Byrne, Stantec Consulting Ltd.; and J.Doyle, Greater Windermere Community League, made presentations and answered Council's questions.

P.Ohm, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

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

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That the public hearing on Bylaw 14445 be closed.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, L. Sloan,D. Thiele.

ABSENT:M.Phair.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 14445 be read a first time.

Carried

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

OPPOSED:R.Hayter.

ABSENT:M.Phair.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 14445 be read a second time.

Carried

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

OPPOSED:R.Hayter.

ABSENT:M.Phair.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 14445 be considered for third reading.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, L. Sloan,D. Thiele.

ABSENT:M.Phair.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 14445 be read a third time. / Distribution List

Carried

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

OPPOSED:R.Hayter.

ABSENT:M.Phair.

L.1.f.Bylaw 14464 – To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (IM) Medium Industrial Zone to (IB) Industrial Business Zone; located South of 63 Avenue, west of 97 Street, Rosedale Industrial 

P.Ohm and W.Hughes, Planning and Development Department; and B. Latte, Transportation Department, answered Council's questions.

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

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That the public hearing on Bylaw 14464 be closed.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 14464 be read a first time.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 14464 be read a second time.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 14464 be considered for third reading.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 14464 be read a third time. / Distribution List

Carried

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

A.5.EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS

Mayor S.Mandel explained the public hearing process.

A.6.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

S. Fall, Interscape Interior Design Ltd. (in favour); M. Gerrard, Interscape Interior Design Ltd. (to answer questions in favour); J. Lysenko, N2 Construction Ltd.; D. Forsythe, Queen Mary Park Community League; B. Eadie, Mature Neighbourhoods Action Group; D. Hamilton, GMH Architects; W. Champion, Central McDougall Community League; and T. Filevich (in opposition) were in attendance to speak to the passing of Bylaw 14417.

L.1.i.Bylaw 14444 – To amend the text of Bylaw 12800, as amended, the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 

A.Spencer, Canadian Home Builders Association, was in attendance to speak in favour of the passing of Bylaw 14444.

Mayor S.Mandel asked if there was any objection to Bylaws 14458 and 14459 being read together. No one objected.

L.1.j.Bylaw 14458 – To amend Bylaw 11777, as amended, being the Edmonton Municipal Development Plan 

L.1.k.Bylaw 14459 - To amend Bylaw 6075, as amended, being the ClareviewTown Centre Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan 

A.Preiksaitis, ArminA. Preiksaitis and Associates Ltd. (in favour); D. Huckulak, Dellmore Holdings Ltd.; and P. Bedard, Clareview Estates Inc. (to answer questions in favour) were in attendance to speak to the passing of Bylaws 14458 and 14459.

Mayor S.Mandel asked if there was any objection to Bylaws 14426 and 14453 being read together. No one objected.

L.1.l.Bylaw 14426 – To close portions of lanes and corner cut-offs in Block 75, Plan 1837KS; locatedsouth of 132 Avenue NW and east of 132 Street NW, Athlone 

L.1.m.Bylaw 14453 - To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (RF5) Row Housing Zone to (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision; locatedsouth of 132 Avenue NW and east of 132Street NW, Athlone

J. A. Bryan, Bryan and Company; B. Rositch, Rositch Hemphill and Associates Architects;
M. Huberman, Bunt and Associates; A. Preiksaitis, Armin A. Preiksaitis and Associates Ltd.;
S. Lamphier, Lambridge Capital Partners; M. Molnar; D. Hubbard and S. Demers, Greater EdmontonAlliance; J.Desgagne; V. Aloisio; and R. Johnson (in favour); P. McCulloch;
D. Hatherly; and L. Worrell (in opposition) were in attendance to speak to the passing of Bylaws 14426 and 14453.

L.1.i.Bylaw 14444 – To amend the text of Bylaw 12800, as amended, the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 

MOVED B.Anderson – M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 14444 be postponed to the March 12, 2007, City Council Public Hearing at 2 p.m. / Planning and Dev.
Due: Mar. 12, 2007
2 p.m.

P.Ohm, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions regarding the postponement.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, J. Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED:K.Leibovici.

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

S. Fall, Interscape Interior Design Ltd.; J. Lysenko, N2 Construction Ltd.; and D. Forsythe, Queen Mary Park Community League, made presentations and answered Council's questions.

G.Heaton, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council's questions.

W.Champion, Central McDougall Community League, made a presentation. Copies of a handout provided by W.Champion were distributed to Members of Council and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

G.Heaton, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council's questions.

MOVED M.Phair – J. Batty:

That Bylaw 14417 be referred back to Administration, to return to the February 26, 2007, City Council Public Hearing at 2 p.m., and that the City cover the re-advertisement costs. / Planning and Dev.
Due: Feb. 26, 2007
2 p.m.

G.Heaton, Corporate Services Department (Law); and P.Ohm, Planning and Development Department, answered Council's questions.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, J. Melnychuk,
M. Phair, L. Sloan,D. Thiele.

OPPOSED:K.Leibovici, M. Nickel.

L.1.l.Bylaw 14426 – To close portions of lanes and corner cut-offs in Block 75, Plan 1837KS; locatedsouth of 132 Avenue NW and east of 132 Street NW, Athlone 

L.1.m.Bylaw 14453 - To amend the Zoning Bylaw from (RF5) Row Housing Zone to (DC2) Site Specific Development Control Provision; locatedsouth of 132 Avenue NW and east of 132Street NW, Athlone

MOVED M.Phair – J. Batty:

That Bylaws 14426 and 14453 be dealt with next.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan, D. Thiele.

OPPOSED:J.Melnychuk.

Council recessed at 3:32 p.m.

Council reconvened at 3:54 p.m.

Councillors B.Anderson, E.Gibbons, K.Leibovici, L.Sloan and D. Thiele were absent.

C.Raftis, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

Councillors B.Anderson, E.Gibbons,K.Leibovici and D. Thiele entered the meeting.

J. A. Bryan, Bryan and Company; made a presentation. Copies of a handout provided by
J.A.Bryan were distributed to Members of Council and a copy was filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

Councillor L.Sloan entered the meeting.

J. A. Bryan, Bryan and Company, answered Council's questions.

B.Rositch, RositchHemphill and Associates Architects; M.Huberman, Bunt and Associates;
S.Lamphier, Lambridge Capital Partners; M.Molnar; and S. Demers, Greater Edmonton Alliance, made presentations and answered Council's questions.

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

MOVED M.Phair – D. Thiele:

That Orders of the Day be extended to hear from a further four speakers.

Carried

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan,
D. Thiele.

D. Hubbard, Greater Edmonton Alliance; V.Aloisio; and R.Johnson made presentations and answered Council's questions.

Mayor S.Mandel asked if there was any objection to hearing from a speaker in opposition prior to continuing to hear from speakers in favour. No one objected.

D. Hatherly made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

Council recessed at 5:40 p.m.

Council reconvened at 7:09 p.m.

CouncillorK.Leibovici was absent.

A.Preiksaitis, ArminA.Preiksaitis and Associates Ltd., answered Council's questions.

Councillor K.Leibovici entered the meeting.

S.Lamphier, Lambridge Capital Partners, answered Council's questions.

D. Kreuzer, Asset Management and Public Works Department; C. Whalen, Transportation Department; C. Raftis, Planning and Development Department; and G. Heaton, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council's questions.

Mayor S.Mandel asked if there was any new information anyone in attendance wished to address.

S.Lamphier, Lambridge Capital Partners, made a further presentation.

G.Heaton, Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council's questions.

S.Lamphier, Lambridge Capital Partners, answered Council's questions.

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

MOVED K.Leibovici – K.Krushell:

That proposed Bylaw 14453 be amended by adding the following section:

“4 r)vii.Energy efficient design techniques will be incorporated into the dwellings.”

B.Rositch, RositchHemphill and Associates Architects, answered Council's questions.

RECONSIDERED

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici, M. Phair,
L. Sloan.

OPPOSED:E.Gibbons, J.Melnychuk, M. Nickel, D. Thiele.

MOVED K.Leibovici – K.Krushell:

That the following motion be reconsidered:

MOVED K.Leibovici – K.Krushell:

That proposed Bylaw 14453 be amended by adding the following section:

“4 r)vii.Energy efficient design techniques will be incorporated into the dwellings.”

Carried

FOR THE MOTION:S. Mandel; B. Anderson, J. Batty, T. Cavanagh,
E. Gibbons, R. Hayter, K. Krushell, K. Leibovici,
J. Melnychuk, M. Nickel, M. Phair, L. Sloan.

OPPOSED:D. Thiele.

MOVED K.Leibovici – K.Krushell:

That proposed Bylaw 14453 be amended by adding the following section:

“4 r)vii.Energy efficient design techniques will be incorporated into the dwellings.”

Carried

FOR THE MOTION:S.Mandel; B.Anderson, R.Hayter, K.Krushell,
K.Leibovici, M.Phair, L.Sloan.

OPPOSED:J. Batty, T.Cavanagh, E.Gibbons, J.Melnychuk,
M. Nickel, D. Thiele.

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

MOVED T.Cavanagh – M. Nickel:

That the public hearing on Bylaws 14426 and 14453 be closed.