Development & Heritage Standing Committee, Tuesday, September 2, 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 Joseph Fratangeli, Member Robert Polewski, Member Khassan Saka, Member William Tape. Regrets: Member Daniel Grenier, Member John Miller, Member Charles Pidgeon.
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 (11 items)
10.1 Request to Extend MRLA's Consulting Services to Stage 2 of the Walkerville HCD - Ward 4 Councillor Mark McKenzie inquires as to why consulting services would be hired in this instance, and if the consultations could be done in-house instead. Tracy Tang, Planner III, Heritage (Acting)
Council approve the request to extend the sole source award to M. R. Letourneau and Associates Inc. for Stage 2 of the Walkerville Heritage Conservation District (hcd) Plan & Guidelines for the sum of $120,000 (excluding hst)
- $120,000: …of the Walkerville Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Plan & Guidelines for the sum of $120,000 (excluding HST); and, II. THAT the Purc…
- $120,000: …to amend Contract P.O. CO7042 to M. R. Letourneau and Associates Inc. for an additional $120,000 (excluding HST) to a revised upset limi…
- $208,400: …Associates Inc. for an additional $120,000 (excluding HST) to a revised upset limit of $208,400 for the provision of undertaking the Wa…
7.1 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 7900 Anchor Drive & 8100 Twin Oaks Drive, Z-016/25 [ZNG-7310], Ward 9
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by changing the zoning of Parts 1 to 4, Plan 12R- 22845 (pin 01408-2002 & 01408-2003) known municipally as 7900 Anchor Drive and 8100 Twin Oaks Drive (Roll No. 070-650-01014 & 070-650-01012), situated at the northeast corner of Anchor Drive…
7.2 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 0 & 1841 Longfellow Avenue, Z-017/25 [ZNG-7312], Ward 10
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following zoning exception to Section 91.10: 5. west side of longfellow avenue between arcadia street and calumet street For the lands comprising of Part of Lot 138, Lots 139 & 140, and Part of Closed Alley, Plan…
7.3 ZBA Application for 0 Salter Avenue, Z-009/25 [ZNG-7298], Ward 3
Zoning By-law 8600 be amended by adding the following zoning exception to Section 91.10: 6. west side of salter avenue, north of university avenue west For the lands comprising Lots 7 & 8, Plan 380 (pin 01196-0469), a Multiple Dwelling shall be subject to the…
7.4 Approval of a Plan of Condominium with Exemption under Section 9(3) of the Condominium Act, 4470 North Service Road East; File No.: CDM 001-25 [CDM-7316]; Ward 5
the application of Atwan Development Inc. for an exemption under Section 9(3) of The Condominium Act for approval of a plan of condominium (Standard Condominium), comprised of a total of 41 industrial units within three new structures under construction as shown on the attached Map…
11.5 Downtown CIP - 423-437 Ouellette Ave - Ward 3
the request made by 2424718 Ontario Limited (Owner) for the proposed development at 423-437 Ouellette Avenue to participate in: a. The Upper Storey Residential Conversion Grant Program be approved for $5,000 for every new residential unit created on the upper storey of an existing mixed-use…
- $5,000: …participate in: a. The Upper Storey Residential Conversion Grant Program BE APPROVED for $5,000 for every new residential unit created…
- $40,000: …an existing mixed-use building (8 new dwelling units to be created), up to a maximum of $40,000 towards eligible costs pursuant to the…
- $20,000: …Facade Improvement Grant Program BE APPROVED for a 50% matching grant to a maximum of $20,000 towards eligible costs for the façade i…
- $40,000: …and in form satisfactory to the City Solicitor; and, IV. THAT Grant funds up to $40,000 under the Upper Storey Residential Conv…
- $20,000: …is completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner; and, V. THAT Grant funds up to $20,000 under the Commercial/Mixed Use Building…
- $60,000: …the City Planner; and, VI. THAT the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment up to $60,000 for grants from the Downtown Windsor En…
4.27 meters wide. Councillor Kieran McKenzie asks if there is enough space for the proponent to build the patio considering the proximity to the hydro pole. Mr. Nagata replies that only buildings and structures are subject to the 3 to 5 meter set back.
the 33.83 metre portion of the 4.57-metre-wide north/south alley located between Brant Street and Wyandotte Street East, and shown on Drawing No. cc-1855 (attached hereto as Appendix “A”), and hereinafter referred to as the “Subject Alley”, be assumed for subsequent closure
- $10.00: …Cost BE SET as follows: a. For alley conveyed to abutting lands zoned CD2.1 at $10.00 per square foot with easements plus HST…
| For | Not listed |
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| Against | Angelo Marignani |
11.1 Response to CQ 28-2024, Downtown Residential Parking Requirements
the report of the Senior Planner, Development dated May 28, 2025 entitled “Response to CQ 28-2024, Downtown Residential Parking Requirements” be received for information.
11.2 Brownfield CIP Application - 844 Bridge Ave - Ward 2
the request made by 15847796 Canada Inc. to participate in the Environmental Site Assessment Grant Program be approved for the completion of a proposed Phase ii Environmental Site Assessment Study and Remediation Work Plan for the property located at 844 Bridge Ave pursuant to the…
- $14,377.50: …Plan; and, II. THAT the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment up to a maximum of $14,377.50 based upon the completion and submissio…
- $14,377.50: …to the City Planner and City Solicitor; and, III. THAT the grant funds in the amount of $14,377.50 under the Environmental Site Assessment…
11.3 Demolition Application subject to Demolition Control - 1968 George Ave - Ward 5
the Chief Building Official be authorized to issue a demolition permit for the residential dwelling located at 1968 George Ave to facilitate redevelopment of the property
- $20,000: …complete within two years of the commencement of demolition the maximum fee ($20,000) shall be entered on the collectors rol…
11.4 Downtown CIP - 257 Wyandotte St E - Ward 3
the request made by Ali Seblini (applicant and owner) for Yasmeen Properties Inc. for the proposed development at 257 Wyandotte St E. to participate in: a) The Commercial/Mixed Use Building Facade Improvement Program be approved for 50% of the eligible costs of the facade improvements,…
- $30,000: …BE APPROVED for 50% of the eligible costs of the facade improvements, to a maximum of $30,000; and, b) The Retail Investment Grant Pr…
- $15,000: …Grant Program BE APPROVED for 50% of the eligible costs per retail unit to a maximum of $15,000; and, c) The Building/Property Improvem…
- $45,000: …for up to one (1) year upon request from the applicant; and, V. THAT Grant funds up to $45,000 under the Downtown Windsor Enhancement…
- $45,000: …the City Planner; and, VI. THAT the City Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to issue payment up to $45,000 for grants from the Downtown Windsor En…
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 Fred Francis, seconded by Councillor Angelo Marignani. Carried.)
- Adopted the minutes of an earlier meeting. (Moved by Councillor Kieran McKenzie, seconded by Councillor Mark McKenzie. Carried.)
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