Development & Heritage Standing Committee, Monday, January 6, 2025
What was decided, in plain words. Every item links back to the official minutes, which are the record.
Plain-language summary based on the official minutes; see the minutes PDF for the full wording.
Present: Councillor Fred Francis, Councillor Mark McKenzie, Councillor Angelo Marignani, Councillor Kieran McKenzie, Councillor Jim Morrison (Chairperson), Member Anthony Arbour, Member William Tape, Member John Miller, Member Robert Polewski. Regrets: Member Joseph Fratangeli, Member Daniel Grenier, Member Charles Pidgeon, 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 (12 items)
7.1 Rezoning, Rafco Property Trust Ltd, 0 Howard Ave - Z-032/24 ZNG/7237 - Ward 1
1. that Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning of pt lt 107 pl 1489, as pt 1 on pl 12R11254 except pt 2 on pl 12R23861 (pin 01573-0748), bounded by Howard Avenue, Tuson Way and Howard Place and known municipally as 0…
7.2 Zoning By-Law Amendment, Z036-24 (ZNG/7248) - Andi Shallvari, 552 Florence Avenue, Ward 7
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning of part lots 36 and 37 plan 1094 riverside, part 1, 12R29488 and part block B plan 1094 (part alley closed by R421154), part 2, 12R29488 situated on the east side of Florence Avenue between Riverside…
7.3 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 2275 Wellesley Avenue, Z- 026/24 [ZNG-7229], Ward 4
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning for the lands located on the northwest corner of Vimy Avenue and Wellesley Avenue, described as Block D, Plan 1119 (pin No. 01323-0299 lt), from Institutional District 1.1 (ID1.1) Site Specific Provision 20(1)257, to Residential District…
7.4 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 0 Janette Avenue, Z-037/24 [ZNG-7249], Ward 3
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning for the lands located on the east side of Janette Avenue between Park Street West and Wyandotte Street West, described as Lot 73, Plan 274 (pin No. 01195-0501 lt), by adding a site specific provision to…
7.5 Provincial Planning Statement (2024) Update
the report on Ontario’s Land Use Planning Document Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 be received
10.1 Amendment to Heritage Designation By-law No. 281-2003-455 Kennedy Drive West, Roseland Golf Course (Ward 1)
the amendment to the Heritage Designation By-law No. 281-2003 for 455 Kennedy Drive West, Roseland Golf Course (Ward 1) be denied.
| For | Fred Francis, Mark McKenzie, Angelo Marignani, Member John Miller |
|---|---|
| Against | Kieran McKenzie, Jim Morrison |
| Abstained | Member William Tape |
11.1 Part Closure of north/south alley located between Seminole Street and Reginald Street, Ward 5, SAA-7231
part of the 4.27-metre-wide north/south alley located between Seminole Street and Reginald Street, namely Part 1, Plan 12R-22238, and shown on Drawing No. cc-1858 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and hereinafter referred to as the “alley”, be assumed for subsequent closure
- $1.00: …SET as follows: i. For alley conveyed to abutting lands owned by Windsor Public Library, $1.00 plus HST (if applicable), deed preparat…
- $1.00: …and alley allowances conveyed to abutting lands owned by Windsor Public Library shall be $1.00 plus HST (if applicable), deed preparat…
11.2 Amendment to CR399/2024 for Closure of west half of north/south alley located between Montrose Street and Tecumseh Boulevard West, Ward 3, SAA-4133
CR399/2024, adopted on September 23, 2024, be amended to replace Drawing No. cc-1849 with that drawing attached hereto as Appendix “C”.
11.3 Ford City/Building Facade Improvement CIP Application for 1024 to 1026 Drouillard Road. Owner: 1000568826 ONTARIO INC. (c/o: Brian McGinty and Trinamargos)-Ward 5
Council Decision CR154/2021 be rescinded
- $30,000,: …I. THAT Council Decision CR154/2021 BE RESCINDED; II. THAT funding in the amount of $30,000, which has been allocated through the Fo…
- $30,000,: …funds within the CIP Reserve Fund 226 BE UNCOMMITTED; III. THAT funding in the amount of $30,000, which has been allocated through the Ma…
- $30,000: …the Main Streets CIP -Building Facade Improvement Program in the amount of a maximum of $30,000; i. Retail Investment Grant in the amou…
- $15,000: …in the amount of a maximum of $30,000; i. Retail Investment Grant in the amount of $15,000 for one (1) ground floor retail unit; i…
- $15,000: …and in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; VIII. THAT funds in the amount of $15,000 under the Retail Investment Grant Progr…
- $30,000: …Project (Project #7181046) once the work is completed; IX. THAT funds in the amount of $30,000 under the Main Streets CIP BE TRANSFERR…
12.1 Minutes of the Property Standards Committee of its meeting held October 24, 2024
the minutes of the Property Standards Committee meeting held October 24, 2024 be received. Report Number: scm 353/2024 12.2. Minutes of the International Relations Committee of its meeting held November 7, 2024
12.1 Minutes of the Property Standards Committee of its meeting held October 24, 2024
the minutes of the International Relations Committee meeting held November 7, 2024 be received.
12.3 Report No. 54 of the International Relations Committee
Report No. 54 of the International Relations Committee indicating: That Administration be requested to draft a mutual Letter of Interest to Arlington, Texas to outline the shared goals and preliminary steps for a Friendship City/Sister City partnership between Arlington, Texas and the City of Windsor…
Conflicts of interest declared
- Councillor Fred Francis discloses an interest and abstains from voting on Item 7.1 being “Rezoning, Rafco Property Trust Ltd, 0 Howard Ave - Z-032/24 ZNG/7237 - Ward 1,” as his employer has a formal business relationship with Rafco Property Trust Ltd.
- Member Wiliam Tape discloses an interest and abstains from voting on Item 10.1 being “ Amendment to Heritage Designation By-law No. 281-2003-455 Kennedy Drive West, Roseland Golf Course (Ward 1),” as he was provided fees for supporting city document development for New Club House.
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Member Anthony Arbour, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Fred Francis, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
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