Minutes for City Council June 18, 2001 Meeting

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City Council Public Hearing

Meeting Minutes1

June 18, 2001

CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES

Monday, June 18, 2001

PRESENT:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, L. Chahley, W. Kinsella,
L. Langley, M. Phair, R. Noce, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

G. Heaton, Corporate Services Department (Law).
D.H. Edey, City Clerk.

A.CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

A.1.CALL TO ORDER

Mayor B. Smith called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.

A.2.ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOVED M. Phair – R. Noce

That the City Council Public Hearing Agenda for the June 18, 2001, meeting be adopted with the addition of the following:

A revised report for Item E.1.a. - To Amend the Groat Estate Implementation Plan.
Replacement page 2 to Item L.1.o. - Bylaw 12834 – To Amend the Zoning Bylaw from DC2 (Site Specific Development Control) Provision to DC2 (Site Specific Development Control) Provision; Located East of Clifton Place and South of 102 Avenue, Westmount.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,

M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

MOVED W. Kinsella – L. Langley

That Item L.1.h. – Bylaw 12818 be deleted from the agenda.

D.H. Edey, City Clerk; and B. Kropf, Planning and Development Department, answered Council’s questions.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,

M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

A.4.EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS

Mayor B. Smith explained the public hearing process.

Councillor W. Kinsella left the meeting at 1:37 p.m.

A.5.CALL FOR PERSONS TO SPEAK

D.H. Edey, City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following Bylaws:

BYLAWS

Mayor B. Smith asked if there was any objection to Bylaws 12609 and 12819 being dealt with together. No one objected.

L.1.a.Bylaw 12609 - To Amend Bylaw 11870, As Amended, Being the Ellerslie Area Structure Plan. 

PURPOSE

The amendment proposes a relocation of commercial, industrial and stormwater management uses with no effect on the Land Use Statistics for the area.

L.1.b.Bylaw 12819 - To Amend the Text of Bylaw 12800, As Amended, the Zoning Bylaw. 

PURPOSE

To amend Appendix I to Section 930 Special Area Ellerslie Industrial Park. The proposed amendment will update the Zoning Bylaw to be consistent with the proposed commercial, industrial and stormwater management use amendments to the Ellerslie Area Structure Plan (ASP), as proposed under Bylaw 12609.

L. Gibson, Carma Developers (to answer questions) (in favour); and D. Wood, F.Tonn Construction Co. Ltd. (in opposition) were in attendance to speak to the passing of Bylaws 12609 and 12819.

L.1.c.Bylaw 12810 - To Amend the Zoning Bylaw and Appendix I to Section 920 - Special Area Terwillegar Towne from AG (Agricultural) Zone to RPL* (Terwillegar Towne Planned Lot Residential) Zone; Located East of 156 Street and South of Terwillegar Vista, Terwillegar Towne. 

PURPOSE

To facilitate street-oriented, low density residential development in the Terwillegar Towne neighbourhood.

L. Gibson, Carma Developers, was in attendance to answer questions in favour of the passing of Bylaw 12810.

L.1.d.Bylaw 12590 – To Close a Portion of 92 Street, Abutting Lots 11 and 12, Block5, Plan1345AJ, Located South of 90 Avenue and West of 92 Street, Bonnie Doon. 

PURPOSE

To close the subject surplus roadway. Once closed, the road right-of-way will be consolidated with the abutting Lots 11 and 12, Block5, Plan 1345AJ.

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 12590.

L.1.e.Bylaw 12811 - To Amend the Zoning Bylaw from AGI (Industrial Reserve) Zone and AGU (Urban Reserve) Zone to CB2 (General Business) Zone; Located North of 137 Avenue and East of Manning Drive, Clareview Business Park. 

PURPOSE

To allow for general business uses on the site.

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 12811.

L.1.f.Bylaw 12816 - To Amend the Zoning Bylaw from AGU (Urban Reserve) Zone and CSC (Shopping Centre) Zone to PU (Public Utility) Zone, AP (Public Parks) Zone and DC2 (Site Specific Development Control) Provision; Located North of 153 Avenue and East of Castle Downs Road, Beaumaris. 

PURPOSE

To permit the development of a 4-storey residential condominium development and apply the appropriate zoning to the storm water management lake and the park adjacent to 153 Avenue.

There were no persons present to speak to the passing of Bylaw 12816.

L.1.g.Bylaw 12817 - To amend the Zoning Bylaw from CB2 (General Business) Zone to DC2 (Site Specific Development Control) Provision; Located South of 103 Avenue and East of 95Street, Boyle Street.

PURPOSE

To allow for the following uses on the site: Apartment Housing; Boarding and Lodging Housing; Child Care Services; Fascia On-premises Signs; Group Homes; Minor Home Occupations; Projecting On-premises Signs and Temporary Shelter Services.

P. Barker, Stantec Consultants; and B. Middleton, Intra Housing, were in attendance to speak in favour of the passing of Bylaw 12817.

MOVED M. Phair – J. Taylor

That the public hearing on Bylaws 12810, 12811 and 12816 be closed.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:W. Kinsella.

MOVED M. Phair – J. Taylor

That Bylaws 12810, 12811 and 12816 be read a first time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:W. Kinsella.

MOVED M. Phair – J. Taylor

That Bylaws 12810, 12811 and 12816 be read a second time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:W. Kinsella.

MOVED M. Phair – J. Taylor

That Bylaws 12810, 12811 and 12816 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:W. Kinsella.

MOVED M. Phair – J. Taylor

That Bylaws 12810, 12811 and 12816 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, L. Langley, R. Noce, M. Phair,
R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

ABSENT:W. Kinsella.

L.1.a.Bylaw 12609 - To Amend Bylaw 11870, As Amended, Being the Ellerslie Area Structure Plan. 

L.1.b.Bylaw 12819 - To Amend the Text of Bylaw 12800, As Amended, the Zoning Bylaw. 

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

Councillor W. Kinsella re-entered the meeting at 1:42 p.m.

D. Wood made a presentation and answered Council’s questions.

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

MOVED M. Phair – J. Taylor

That the public hearing on Bylaws 12609 and 12819 be closed.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,

M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

MOVED M. Phair – J. Taylor

That Bylaws 12609 and 12819 be read a first time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,

M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

MOVED M. Phair – J. Taylor

That Bylaws 12609 and 12819 be read a second time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,

M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

MOVED M. Phair – J. Taylor

That Bylaws 12609 and 12819 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,

M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

MOVED M. Phair – J. Taylor

That Bylaws 12609 and 12819 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,

M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

L.1.d.Bylaw 12590 – To Close a Portion of 92 Street, Abutting Lots 11 and 12, Block5, Plan1345AJ, Located South of 90 Avenue and West of 92 Street, Bonnie Doon. 

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

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

MOVED J. Taylor – W. Kinsella

That the public hearing on Bylaw 12590 be closed.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,

M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

MOVED J. Taylor – W. Kinsella

That Bylaw 12590 be read a first time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,

M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

MOVED J. Taylor – W. Kinsella

That Bylaw 12590 be read a second time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,

M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

MOVED J. Taylor – W. Kinsella

That Bylaw 12590 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,

M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

MOVED J. Taylor – W. Kinsella

That Bylaw 12590 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,

M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

L.1.g.Bylaw 12817 - To amend the Zoning Bylaw from CB2 (General Business) Zone to DC2 (Site Specific Development Control) Provision; Located South of 103 Avenue and East of 95Street, Boyle Street.

B. Kropf, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

P. Barker; and B. Middleton made presentations and answered Council’s questions.

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 J. Taylor – W. Kinsella

That the public hearing on Bylaw 12817 be closed.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,

M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

MOVED J. Taylor – M. Phair

That Bylaw 12817 be read a first time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,

M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

MOVED J. Taylor – M. Phair

That Bylaw 12817 be read a second time.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,

M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

MOVED J. Taylor – M. Phair

That Bylaw 12817 be considered for third reading.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,

M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

MOVED J. Taylor – M. Phair

That Bylaw 12817 be read a third time. / Distribution List

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,

M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

A.4.EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS

Mayor B. Smith explained the public hearing process.

A.5.CALL FOR PERSONS TO SPEAK

D.H. Edey, City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following Bylaws and Resolution:

L.1.i.Bylaw 12608 – To Adopt the Cameron Heights Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan. 

PURPOSE

To create a residential neighbourhood with approximately 45 ha of low-density residential development, and 11.68 ha of medium density residential development, which in total could accommodate up to 1,375 units and a population of 4,532. The proposed density is 79 persons per gross developable hectare. The NASP proposes to dedicate 30 ha of Environmental Reserve within the plan area, including the ravines that traverse the area, and a 7.5m upland set back adjacent to the river valley and ravine systems. The NASP proposes to provide a 6 ha school park site, as well as some smaller view point parks, and a linear park, which traverses east west through the neighbourhood. The NASP will include a 2 ha commercial shopping site and three storm water management facilities.

D. Thomas, Fraser Milner Casgrain; and B. Clough, L. Newton, T. Baba and D. Cooper (to answer questions) were in attendance to speak in favour of the passing of Bylaw 12608.

Mayor B. Smith asked if there was any objection to Bylaws 12812 and 12603 being dealt with together. No one objected.

L.1.j.Bylaw 12812 - To Amend the Zoning Bylaw from AG(Agricultural) Zone and DC2 (Site Specific Development Control) Provision to DC2 (Site Specific Development Control) Provision and PU (Public Utility) Zone; Located East of Meridian Street and South of 167 Avenue, Rural North East South Sturgeon. 

PURPOSE

To allow for a range of single detached housing, limited group homes, group homes, minor home occupations, foster homes and child care services uses on the site.

L.1.k.Bylaw 12603 – To Amend Bylaw 11777, As Amended, Being the Edmonton Municipal Development Plan. 

PURPOSE

To amend Map 1 of the Edmonton Municipal Development Plan (MDP) by redesignating a portion of land to reflect the proposed redistricting of Bylaw 12812.

W. Bokenfohr; and K. MacKenzie (in favour); and M. Rodrigues; M. Matias; R. Toal; and J.Visser (in opposition) were in attendance to speak to the passing of Bylaws 12813 and 12603.

L.1.i.Bylaw 12608 – To Adopt the Cameron Heights Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan. 

B. Kropf, Planning and Development Department, made a presentation.

D. Thomas made a presentation and answered Council’s questions. A copy of the presentation was distributed to Members of Council and filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

L. Newton answered Council’s questions.

Councillor R. Rosenberger left the meeting at 2:49 p.m. and re-entered a few minutes later.

B. Clough answered Council’s questions.

Councillor J. Taylor left the meeting at 2:54 p.m. and re-entered a few minutes later.

Councillor D. Thiele left the meeting at 2:55 p.m. and re-entered a few minutes later.

B. Cooper answered Council’s questions.

R. Davis, Transportation and Streets Department, answered Council’s questions.

Councillor B. Anderson left the meeting at 3:05 p.m. and re-entered a few minutes later.

Councillor L. Chahley left the meeting at 3:07 p.m.

B. Kropf, Planning and Development Department; and G. Heaton Corporate Services Department (Law), answered Council’s questions.

Councillor L. Chahley re-entered the meeting at 3:12 p.m.

Councillor R. Noce left the meeting at 3:13 p.m. and re-entered a few minutes later.

MOVED A. Bolstad – M. Phair

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, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,

M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

(cont. page 14)

Orders of the Day were called.

Council recessed at 3:27 p.m.

Council reconvened at 3:48 p.m.

A.4.EXPLANATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS

Mayor B. Smith explained the public hearing process.

A.5.CALL FOR PERSONS TO SPEAK

D.H. Edey, City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following Bylaws and Resolution:

Mayor B. Smith asked if there was any objection to Bylaws 12813, 12814 and 12815 being read together. No on objected.

L.1.l.Bylaw 12813 - To Amend the Zoning Bylaw from AJ (Alternative Jurisdiction) Zone, DC1 (Direct Development Control) Provision and US (Urban Services) Zone to DC1 (Direct Development Control) Provision; Located South of 105A Avenue Between 96 and 97 Streets, Boyle Street. 

PURPOSE

To allow for a mixed use commercial/residential development and an accessory surface parking lot for Provincial and Municipal purposes.

L.1.m.Bylaw 12814 - To Amend Bylaw 10704, As Amended, Being the Boyle Street/McCauley Area Redevelopment Plan. 

PURPOSE

To allow for a mixed use commercial/residential development and an accessory surface parking lot for Provincial and Municipal purposes.

L.1.n.Bylaw 12815 - To Close 105 Avenue between 96 Street and 97 Street, a Portion of Lane Along the East Boundary of Lot 43, Block 15, Plan D, a Portion of Lane Along the North Boundaries of Lots 31 to 43, Block 15, Plan D and a Portion of 97 Street Along the West Boundary of Lot 1B, Block 11, Plan 892 0099, Located between 96 and 97 Streets and between 105A and 103A Avenues, Boyle Street. 

PURPOSE

To close the above noted roadways and lanes. Once closed, the area will be consolidated with adjacent lots.

E. Seeger; and D. Dalgleish (in favour); and M. Williams; E. Reid, Edmonton Inner City Housing Society; S. Williams, Bissell Centre; M. Kitagawa; S. Wissink; J. Gurnett, Edmonton Coalition on Homelessness; B. McKean; D. Glugosh; and G.S. Burton (in opposition) were in attendance to speak to the passing of Bylaws 12813, 12814 and 12815.

MOVED M. Phair – W. Kinsella

That the public hearing on Bylaws 12813, 12814 and 12815 be postponed to the July 4, 2001, City Council Public Hearing meeting at 3:45 p.m. / Planning & Dev.
Due: July 4, 2001
@ 3:45 p.m.

CARRIED

FOR THE MOTION:B. Smith; B. Anderson, A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh,

L. Chahley, W. Kinsella, L. Langley, R. Noce,

M. Phair, R. Rosenberger, J. Taylor, D. Thiele.

(cont. from page 12)

L.1.i.Bylaw 12608 – To Adopt the Cameron Heights Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan. 

B. Kropf, Planning and Development Department, answered Council’s questions.

Mayor B. Smith vacated the Chair and Deputy Mayor L. Chahley presided. Mayor B. Smith left the meeting at 3:54 p.m.

Mayor B. Smith re-entered the meeting at 4:03 p.m.

Deputy Mayor L. Chahley vacated the Chair and Mayor B. Smith presided.

Mayor B. Smith asked if there was any new information anyone in attendance wished to address.

D. Thomas, D. Cooper and B. Clough made further presentations and answered Council’s questions.

Councillor R. Rosenberger left the meeting at 4:19 p.m. and re-entered a few minutes later.

Councillor R. Noce left the meeting at 4:24 p.m. and re-entered a few minutes later.

MOVED D. Thiele – M. Phair

That Bylaw 12608 be referred back to the Administration to work with the Developer to come up with a top-of-the-bank pathway and/or walkway system for the ravine and river bank in the Cameron Heights Neighbourhood Area Structure Plan.

AMENDMENT MOVED B. Anderson – M. Phair

That the words “pathway and/or” be replaced with the word “shale”.

LOST

FOR THE AMENDMENT:B. Anderson, L. Chahley, M. Phair, R. Rosenberger
J. Taylor.

OPPOSED:B. Smith; A. Bolstad, T. Cavanagh, W. Kinsella,
L. Langley, R. Noce, D. Thiele.

MOTION ON ITEM L.1.i. put: