CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING

MINUTES

October 20, 2014  –  Council Chamber

PRESENT

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack,
S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

ABSENT

D. Loken

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

M. Nathoo, Office of the City Clerk
S. McKerry, Office of the City Clerk
T. Orbell, Office of the City Clerk

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.          CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS                            2

1.1        Call to Order                                                                                          2

1.2        Adoption of Agenda                                                                            2

1.3        Protocol Items                                                                                      3

2.          EXPLANATION OF PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS                      3

2.1        Call for Persons to Speak                                                                 3

3.          BYLAWS AND RELATED REPORTS - 1:30 P.M.                         4

3.1        Bylaw 16961 - Amendment to the Glenridding

             Heights Neighbourhood Structure Plan                                        4

3.2        Bylaw 16962 - To allow development of low rise

             apartment, row housing and neighbourhood

             commercial uses, Glenridding Heights                                          4

3.3        Bylaw 16964 - To allow for the development of

             high quality, light industrial uses, medium

             industrial uses that do not have nuisances

             beyond the site boundaries, and public utility

             uses, Southeast Industrial                                                                 5

3.4        Bylaw 16956 - Amendment to the Laurel

             Neighbourhood Structure Plan                                                        7

3.5        Bylaw 16957 - To allow the development of single

             detached housing, semi-detached housing,

             rowhousing and a public park, Laurel                                           7

3.6        Bylaw 16963 - To allow for the development of

             single and semi-detached housing fronting onto

             private greenways, medium density housing where

             some units may not be at grade, and a public

             park, Laurel                                                                                            8

3.7        Bylaw 16965 - Amendment to the Strathcona Area

             Redevelopment Plan                                                                           9

3.8        Bylaw 16966 - To allow for the redevelopment and

             expansion of a Spectator Entertainment

             Establishment (Varscona Theatre), Strathcona                          9

3.9        Bylaw 16953 - To allow for the development of

             urban services uses, Westwood                                                   11

3.10       Bylaw 16942 - Text Amendment to the Zoning Bylaw           12

3.11       Bylaw 16943 - To allow for the development of

             heavy industrial and related uses as part of a

             petrochemical cluster precinct, and active and

             passive recreational uses, Edmonton Energy and

             Technology Park                                                                               12

2.          EXPLANATION OF PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS                   14

2.1        Call for Persons to Speak                                                               14

5.          BYLAWS AND RELATED REPORTS - 2 P.M.                            14

5.1        Bylaw 16900 - To allow for Single Detached and

             Semi-detached Housing while allowing small-scale

             conversion and infill redevelopment to row

             housing and apartment housing, Sherwood                             14

6.          NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY

             NOTICE                                                                                                15

7.          ADJOURNMENT                                                                                15

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DECISION SUMMARY

1.

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1

Call to Order

Mayor D. Iveson called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m.

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

Moved B. Esslinger - A. Knack:

That the October 20, 2014, City Council Public Hearing agenda be adopted with the following changes:

Replacement pages:

3.10  Bylaw 16942 - Text Amendment to the Zoning Bylaw
- Attachment 2, Sustainable Development report

3.11  Bylaw 16943 - To allow for the development of heavy industrial and related uses as part of a petrochemical cluster precinct, and active and passive recreational uses, Edmonton Energy and Technology Park
- Attachment 1, Bylaw 16943

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi

Absent:

E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, D. Loken, M. Walters

1.3

Protocol Items

Ekota Elementary (A. Knack)

Deputy Mayor A. Knack, on behalf of City Council, welcomed students from Ekota Elementary, and their teachers K. Faber and N. Riskin.

2.

EXPLANATION OF PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS

2.1

Call for Persons to Speak

Mayor D. Iveson explained the public hearing process.

M. Nathoo, Office of the City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws:

Bylaws 16961 and 16962
In favour: J. Marchese, United Communities; and T. Young, Stantec Consulting Ltd. (to answer questions only).

Bylaw 16964
In favour: P. Barker, Parioplan; and A. VanderMeer, Associated Engineering (to answer questions only).

Bylaws 16956 and 16957
In favour: C. Dulaba, Stantec Consulting Ltd.; and
A. Usenik, Strata Developments (to answer question only).

Bylaw 16963
In favour: C. Dulaba, Stantec Consulting Ltd.; and D. Morris and G. Nguygen, Dream Developments (to answer questions only).

Bylaws 16965 and 16966
In favour: A. Partridge, Group 2 Architecture (to answer questions only).

Bylaw 16953
In favour: T. Young and N. McDonald, Stantec Consulting Ltd.; and J. Engleder, NAIT (to answer questions only).

Bylaws 16942 and 16943
In favour: P. Vaarstra, Horse Hills Community League; and K. Greenland, A. Jaffari and R. Sloan, City of Edmonton (to answer questions only).

3.

BYLAWS AND RELATED REPORTS - 1:30 P.M.

3.1

Bylaw 16961 - Amendment to the Glenridding Heights Neighbourhood Structure Plan

3.2

Bylaw 16962 - To allow development of low rise apartment, row housing and neighbourhood commercial uses, Glenridding Heights

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That the Public Hearing on Bylaws 16961 and 16962 be closed.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaws 16961 and 16962 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaws 16961 and 16962 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaws 16961 and 16962 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

3.3

Bylaw 16964 - To allow for the development of high quality, light industrial uses, medium industrial uses that do not have nuisances beyond the site boundaries, and public utility uses, Southeast Industrial

R. Toohey, Transportation Services, answered Council's questions.

Mayor D. Iveson asked if there was anyone in attendance who wished to speak to new information.  No one responded.

Moved A. Sohi - M. Nickel:

That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 16964 be closed.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

D. Loken

Moved A. Sohi - M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 16964 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

D. Loken

Moved A. Sohi - M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 16964 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

D. Loken

Moved A. Sohi - M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 16964 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

D. Loken

Moved A. Sohi - M. Nickel:

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

D. Loken

3.4

Bylaw 16956 - Amendment to the Laurel Neighbourhood Structure Plan

3.5

Bylaw 16957 - To allow the development of single detached housing, semi-detached housing, rowhousing and a public park, Laurel

Bylaws 16956 and 16957 were dealt with together.

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That the Public Hearing on Bylaws 16956 and 16957 be closed.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaws 16956 and 16957 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
 B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaws 16956 and 16957 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaws 16956 and 16957 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

3.6

Bylaw 16963 - To allow for the development of single and semi-detached housing fronting onto private greenways, medium density housing where some units may not be at grade, and a public park, Laurel

D. Morris, Dream Developments, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

R. Toohey, Transportation Services; and C. Raftis and
M. Ouellette, Sustainable Development, answered Council's questions.

Mayor D. Iveson asked if there was anyone in attendance who wished to speak to new information.  No one responded.

Moved A. Sohi - M. Nickel:

That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 16963 be closed.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

D. Loken

Moved A. Sohi - M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 16963 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

D. Loken

Moved A. Sohi - M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 16963 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Moved A. Sohi - M. Nickel:

That Bylaw 16963 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

D. Loken

Moved A. Sohi - M. Nickel:

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

D. Loken

3.7

Bylaw 16965 - Amendment to the Strathcona Area Redevelopment Plan

3.8

Bylaw 16966 - To allow for the redevelopment and expansion of a Spectator Entertainment Establishment (Varscona Theatre), Strathcona

Bylaws 16965 and 16966 were dealt with together.

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That the Public Hearing on Bylaws 16965 and 16966 be closed.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaws 16965 and 16966 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaws 16965 and 16966 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaws 16965 and 16966 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

3.9

Bylaw 16953 - To allow for the development of urban services uses, Westwood

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 16953 be closed.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16953 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16953 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

That Bylaw 16953 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

Moved B. Anderson - T. Caterina:

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

E. Gibbons, D. Loken

3.10

Bylaw 16942 - Text Amendment to the Zoning Bylaw

3.11

Bylaw 16943 - To allow for the development of heavy industrial and related uses as part of a petrochemical cluster precinct, and active and passive recreational uses, Edmonton Energy and Technology Park

Bylaws 16942 and 16943 were dealt with together.

P. Vaarstra, Horse Hills Community League, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

A. Jaffari and K. Petrin, Sustainable Development, answered Council's questions.

Deputy Mayor A. Knack asked if there was anyone in attendance who wished to speak to new information.  No one responded.

Moved E. Gibbons - T. Caterina:

That the Public Hearing on Bylaws 16942 and 16943 be closed.

In Favour:

Carried

B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, E. Gibbons,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

D. Iveson, D. Loken

Moved E. Gibbons - T. Caterina:

That Bylaws 16942 and 16943 be read a first time.

In Favour:

Carried

B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, E. Gibbons,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

D. Iveson, D. Loken

Moved E. Gibbons - T. Caterina:

That Bylaws 16942 and 16943 be read a second time.

In Favour:

Carried

B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, E. Gibbons,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

D. Iveson, D. Loken

Moved E. Gibbons - T. Caterina:

That Bylaws 16942 and 16943 be considered for third reading.

In Favour:

Carried

B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, E. Gibbons,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

D. Iveson, D. Loken

Moved E. Gibbons - T. Caterina:

In Favour:

Carried

B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger, E. Gibbons,
B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen, M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

D. Iveson, D. Loken

4.

EXPLANATION OF PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS

4.1

Call for Persons to Speak

Mayor D. Iveson explained the public hearing process.

M. Nathoo, Office of the City Clerk, asked whether there were any persons present to speak to the following bylaws:

Bylaw 16900
In favour: L. Levoir.

5.

BYLAWS AND RELATED REPORTS - 2 P.M.

5.1

Bylaw 16900 - To allow for Single Detached and Semi-detached Housing while allowing small-scale conversion and infill redevelopment to row housing and apartment housing, Sherwood

T. Ford, Sustainable Development, made a presentation.

L. Levoir, made a presentation and answered Council's questions.

T. Ford, C. Raftis and S. Mackie, Sustainable Development, answered Council's questions.

Mayor D. Iveson asked if there was anyone in attendance who wished to speak to new information.  No one responded.

Moved A. Knack - M. Nickel:

That the Public Hearing on Bylaw 16900 be closed.

In Favour:

Carried

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

D. Loken

Moved M. Walters - M. Oshry:

Opposed:

Lost

D. Iveson, B. Anderson, T. Caterina, B. Esslinger,
E. Gibbons, B. Henderson, A. Knack, S. McKeen,
M. Nickel, M. Oshry, A. Sohi, M. Walters

Absent:

D. Loken

6.

NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE

Mayor D. Iveson asked whether there were any Notices of Motion.  There were none.

7.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.