Development & Heritage Standing Committee, Monday, April 7, 2025
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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 Charles Pidgeon, Member John Miller, Member William Tape, Member Joseph Fratangeli. Regrets: Member Robert Polewski, 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 (15 items)
11.5 University Avenue West and Wyandotte Street West Community Improvement Plan Grant Applications made by the University of Windsor for 401 Sunset (Ward 2)
the report of the Planner iii - Special Projects dated March 14, 2025, entitled “University Avenue West and Wyandotte Street West Community Improvement Plan Grant Applications made by the University of Windsor for 401 Sunset Avenue (Ward 2)” be deferred to a future Development &…
10.1 420 Rosedale Avenue (Sandwich HCD), Request for Heritage Permit for New Erection (Ward 2)
the request for a Heritage Permit under Section 42 (1)
10.2 925 Cousineau Road, Holy Redeemer College, Request for Heritage Permit for New Addition (Ward 1)
the request for a Heritage Permit under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the construction of an arena addition at 925 Cousineau Road, formerly Holy Redeemer College, be granted to the Property Owner Académie Ste-Cécile International School as outlined in Appendix ‘B’ of…
10.2 925 Cousineau Road, Holy Redeemer College, Request for Heritage Permit for New Addition (Ward 1)
the request for a Heritage Permit under Section 33 and Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act for the demolition of the 1952 dormitory addition and the rehabilitation of the rear portion of the original dwelling at 3975 Riverside Drive East, Frank H. Joyce House,…
5.1 Adoption of the Development & Heritage Standing Committee (Planning Act) minutes of its meeting held March 3, 2025
1. that Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning of Lot 221, Part Lot 222, Part Block B, Registered Plan 1153, save and except Part 2, Plan 12R-5307 (pin 01562-0703), situated on the west side of Jefferson Boulevard, south of Queen Elizabeth Drive,…
7.3 Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications for 0 Wellington Avenue & 673 Wellington Avenue, Z-005/25 [ZNG-7284] & OPA 195 [OPA-7285], Ward 3
Schedule “A” of Volume I: The Primary Plan of the City of Windsor Official Plan be amended by designating the lands located on the west side of Wellington Avenue between Wyandotte Street West and Elliott Street West, described as Lots 43 to 53, Plan 68,…
7.4 Official Plan & Zoning Bylaw Amendment Site specific regulations for Multiple Dwelling - Z 030-24 [ZNG-7234] & OPA 189 [OPA-7235] Lakefront Heights Inc. 0 Wyandotte St. E - Ward 7
Schedule “A” of Volume I: The Primary Plan of the City of Windsor Official Plan be amended by designating Part of Lot 141, Concession 1, Part 1, Plan 12R-29002, in the City of Windsor, known municipally as 0 Wyandotte St. E, situated on North Side…
7.4 Official Plan & Zoning Bylaw Amendment Site specific regulations for Multiple Dwelling - Z 030-24 [ZNG-7234] & OPA 189 [OPA-7235] Lakefront Heights Inc. 0 Wyandotte St. E - Ward 7
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended as shown in Appendix A.
7.4 Official Plan & Zoning Bylaw Amendment Site specific regulations for Multiple Dwelling - Z 030-24 [ZNG-7234] & OPA 189 [OPA-7235] Lakefront Heights Inc. 0 Wyandotte St. E - Ward 7
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended as follows: 1A. Adding to Section 3.10, alphabetically, the following defined terms: emergency power generator means an outdoor stationary device having a running wattage of 26kW or less that serves solely as a secondary source of electrical power whenever the…
11.3 Sandwich CIP, 420 Rosedale Avenue; Owner: Wei Li; Ward 2
the request for incentives under the Sandwich Incentive Program made by the registered owner Wei Li of the property located at 420 Rosedale Avenue, be approved for the following programs: i. Development and Building Fees Grant for 100% of the Development and Building Fees identified…
- $20,000: …the Development and Building Fees identified in the Sandwich CIP to a maximum amount of $20,000; ii. Revitalization Grant Program for t…
- $3,908: …the lesser of 70% of the municipal portion of the tax increment for up to 10 years (+/- $3,908 per year) or the eligible project costs…
- $20,000: …the City Treasurer as to financial implication; III. THAT funds to a maximum amount of $20,000 under the Development Building Fees Gra…
11.6 Downtown Community Improvement Plan Grant Application made by 2835039 Ontario Inc. for 557 Pelissier Street, Ward 3
the request made by 2835039 Ontario Inc. for the proposed development at 557 Pelissier Street to participate in the Retail Investment Grant Program be approved, for a grant up to 50% of the eligible costs of improvements to the interior to create a retail unit,…
- $7,450: …eligible costs of improvements to the interior to create a retail unit, to a maximum of $7,450. II. THAT the City Treasurer BE AUTHORI…
- $7,450: …to a maximum of $7,450. II. THAT the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment of $7,450 for grants under the Retail Investment…
- $7,450: …of the City Planner and Chief Building Official. III. THAT grant funds in the amount of $7,450 under the Retail Investment Grant Progr…
11.1 Amendment to CR141/2023 for Closure of E. C. Row Avenue East right- of-way, west of Banwell Road, Ward 9, SAS-6835
CR141/2023, adopted on March 20, 2023, be amended as follows: By deleting Section I in its entirety, and inserting the following in its place: I. that the portion of E. C. Row Avenue East right-of-way shown on Drawing No. cc- 1819 (attached hereto as Appendix…
11.2 Closure of north/south alley located between Algonquin Street and Totten Street, Ward 10, SAA-7092
the 4.27-metre-wide north/south alley located between Algonquin Street and Totten Street, and shown on Drawing No. cc-1839 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and hereinafter referred to as the “subject alley”, be assumed for subsequent closure
- $1.00: …Conveyance Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned RD1.1, $1.00 plus HST (if applicable), deed preparat…
11.4 Main Street CIP Application for 415 Devonshire Road, Owner: AALTEN GROUP INC. (C/O: Chris Stronks), Ward 4
the request for incentives under the Main Streets Community Improvement Plan made by aalten group inc. (C/O: Chris Stronks), the owner of the property located at 415 Devonshire Road be approved in principle for the following programs: i. Building Facade Improvement Program totaling a maximum…
- $30,000: …for the following programs: i. Building Facade Improvement Program totaling a maximum of $30,000; ii. Building/Property Improvement Tax…
- $9,048: …of 100% of the municipal portion of the tax increment for up to ten (10) years of +/-$9,048 per year or the total eligible costs; I…
- $30,000: …and in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; IV. THAT funds in the maximum amount of $30,000 (Building Facade Improvement grants) un…
11.7 Response to CQ26/2023 Models of Pre-Approved Building Plans Utilized by Different Municipalities in North America, City Wide
the report of Supervisor, Research & Policy dated February 20, 2025, entitled “ Response to CQ26/2023 Models of Pre-Approved Building Plans Utilized by Different Municipalities in North America, City Wide” be received for information.
Routine business
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Member William Tape, seconded by Member Joseph Fratangeli. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Angelo Marignani, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. .)
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