Development & Heritage Standing Committee, Monday, June 3, 2024
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Present: Councillor Fred Francis, Councillor Mark McKenzie, Councillor Angelo Marignani, Councillor Kieran McKenzie, Councillor Jim Morrison (Chairperson), Member Anthony Arbour, Member Daniel Grenier, Member John Miller, Member Charles Pidgeon, Member Robert Polewski, Member William Tape. Regrets: Member Joseph Fratangeli, Member Khassan Saka.
Standing committee decisions are recommendations. Most go to City Council for a final vote; check the Council minutes for the final decision.
What they decided (13 items, 2 lost)
Communications
the letter from the Ministry of Citizenship & Multicultralism dated May 27, 2024 regarding the changes made to the Ontario Heritage Act (oha) as part of Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 be received.
10.1 Windsor Archaeological Management Plan Review (City-wide)
the update to the Windsor Archaeological Management Plan (wamp) attached hereto in the Appendices be adopted by City Council
- $75,000,: …Mayoral Decision MD05-2024 and subsequently City Council SUPPORT expenditures of up to $75,000, be it further resolved, IV. THAT a new…
- $75,000: …assessments; and further, V. THAT the City Treasurer BE DIRECTED to transfer $75,000 from the Pay-As-You-Go Reserve, Fund 16…
- $50,000: …to establish an annual transfer to the Windsor Archaeological Fund in the amount of $50,000 to a new Corporate Account as part of t…
7.1 Official Plan Amendment initiated by the City of Windsor for the Windsor Archaeological Management Plan Review (City-wide), File No. OPA 181 [OPA/7170]
Official Plan Amendment No. 181 as shown in Appendix A, regarding the Windsor Archaeological Management Plan (wamp) review and as detailed in the administrative report entitled "Official Plan Amendment initiated by the City of Windsor for the Windsor Archaeological Management Plan Review (City-wide), File…
7.2 Zoning By-Law Amendment Z009-24 [ZNG/7186] and Official Plan Amendment OPA 186 [OPA-7187] - 2743331 Ontario Inc., 0, 0, 666, 676, 684 & 696 Chatham Street West, Ward 3
Schedule “A” of Volume I: The Primary Plan of the City of Windsor Official Plan be amended by designating Part of Lot 2, Block B, Plan 76, situated on the northeast corner of Chatham Street West and Caron Avenue as a Special Policy Area
7.3 Zoning By-Law Amendment Z013-24(ZNG/7201) - Baird AE Inc, 285 Giles Boulevard and 0 Giles Boulevard, Ward 3
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning on the lands of South Part Lots 18 & 19, Lot 20 and North Part Lot 21, Plan 110 situated at the southwest corner of Giles Boulevard and McDougall Street, and known municipally as 285 Giles…
7.4 Z010-24 [ZNG7188] & OPA187[7189] Castle Gate Towers -2230-2240 Daytona Ave
1. that Schedule “A” of Volume I: The Primary Plan of the City of Windsor Official Plan be amended by designating lands on Plan 1015, Lots 76 to 79, Part Lot 75 and rp 12R21146 Parts 5 to 7; Windsor (Roll 080-490-04510-000), situated on the…
| For | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Against | Fred Francis, Angelo Marignani |
| Abstained | Member Daniel Grenier |
7.5 OPA and Rezoning, Generation Development Contractors Inc., 3930 & 3950 Sixth Concession Road, OPA 185 OPA/7185 Z-008/24 ZNG/7184 - Ward 9
the application for opa and Rezoning, Generation Development Contractors Inc., 3930 & 3950 Sixth Concession Road, opa 185 opa/7185 Z-008/24 zng/7184 - Ward 9 be denied.
| For | Fred Francis, Mark McKenzie, Angelo Marignani, Member Anthony Arbour |
|---|---|
| Against | Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison, Member Daniel Grenier, Member Robert Polewski |
7.5 OPA and Rezoning, Generation Development Contractors Inc., 3930 & 3950 Sixth Concession Road, OPA 185 OPA/7185 Z-008/24 ZNG/7184 - Ward 9
1. that Schedule “A” of Volume I: The Primary Plan of the City of Windsor Official Plan be amended by designating Part of Lot 14, Concession 6, Sandwich East and Part 3, Plan 12R- 14860 (pin 01560-0993), and Lot 104, Plan 12M-524 (pin 01560-2471), further…
| For | Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison, Member Daniel Grenier, Member Robert Polewski |
|---|---|
| Against | Fred Francis, Mark McKenzie, Angelo Marignani, Member Anthony Arbour |
7.5 OPA and Rezoning, Generation Development Contractors Inc., 3930 & 3950 Sixth Concession Road, OPA 185 OPA/7185 Z-008/24 ZNG/7184 - Ward 9
the report of the Planner ii, Development dated May 16, 2024 entitled “opa and Rezoning, Generation Development Contractors Inc., 3930 & 3950 Sixth Concession Road, opa 185 opa/7185 Z-008/24 zng/7184 - Ward 9” be received.
11.2 City of Windsor Community Improvement Plans-Rescindment of Grant Approvals with no expiry deadline (City-wide)
approvals for financial incentives authorized under various Community Improvement Plans by Council Resolutions listed in Appendix A be rescinded save and except for the properties located at 3400 Grand Marais Rd E and 2862 Kew Dr
- $164,059,: …to complete the Community Improvement Plan work; and, III. THAT funding in the amount of $164,059, which has been allocated to various cap…
- $569,074.24: …Reserve Fund 226; and, IV. THAT future tax increment grants estimated in the amount of $569,074.24 BE RETURNED to the general tax levy and…
11.1 Council Question - Feasibility Report on the Elimination of Alley Closure Administrative Fees, CQ 21-2023
the report of the Planner ii - Development Review dated May 7, 2024 entitled “Council Question - Feasibility Report on the Elimination of Alley Closure Administrative Fees, CQ 21-2023” regarding a feasibility report on the elimination of the alley closure application fee of $1505.00 and…
- $1505.00: …a feasibility report on the elimination of the alley closure application fee of $1505.00 and other associated fees to assist in…
12.1 Minutes of the International Relations Committee of its meeting held May 8, 2024
the minutes of the International Relations Committee meeting held May 8, 2024 be received as presented.
12.2 Report No. 52 of the International Relations Committee - City of Windsor and Arlington, Texas Friendship City Agreement
Report No. 52 of the International Relations Committee indicating: that the International Relations Committee recommend that the City of Windsor and the City of Arlington, Texas enter into a Friendship City Agreement
Conflicts of interest declared
- Member Daniel Grenier discloses an interest and abstains from voting on Item 7.4 being “Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment regulations for Multiple Dwelling - Z010/24[ZNG7188] & OPA187[OPA7189] Castle Gate Towers INC. - 2230-2240 Daytona Ave,” as his company has hired the planner on record for the application for one of their projects.
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Member William Tape, seconded by Member Charles Pidgeon. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Member Anthony Arbour, seconded by Member Daniel Grenier. Carried.)
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