Planning and Environment Committee meeting, July 2, 2024

The Planning and Environment Committee met on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Wrenford City Hall, 100 Mercer Street. The committee reviewed heritage guidelines, a community planting event, and several development applications.

Attendance

Councillor Priya Raman (Ward 2) served as chair. Members present were Councillors Tom Beaudry (Ward 3), Arjun Sidhu (Ward 5), Helen Marchetti (Ward 6), and Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price (ex officio). General Manager of Infrastructure and Planning Samuel Adeyemi and a Senior Planner attended with staff.

Delegations

The committee heard from a resident from the Old Mill neighbourhood regarding heritage protection. Representatives from the Downtown Wrenford BIA also addressed the committee on streetscape improvements.

Reports and decisions

Heritage property guidelines for the Old Mill Museum district

Staff presented an update to the heritage guidelines for the Old Mill Museum district. The changes aim to speed up review times, support responsible building, and protect the historic character of the area. The committee recommended approval to City Council.

Centennial Gardens community planting day

Committee members reviewed the plan for the annual community planting day at Centennial Gardens. The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The committee noted the initiative and approved staff to provide necessary planting supplies. You can join in to help plant flowers and trees.

Mixed-use development at 45 Mercer Street

A development application for a mixed-use building at 45 Mercer Street was reviewed. The committee recommended approval subject to conditions related to traffic management, building height, and public amenity space.

Site plan control exemption on Tamsin Street

Staff reviewed a request for a site plan control exemption on Tamsin Street. The committee recommended approval, noting that the proposal aligns with the City's Official Plan and zoning requirements.

Minor variance at 12 Tamsin Street

The committee considered a minor variance request to adjust the front yard setback at 12 Tamsin Street. After reviewing the impact on neighbouring properties, the committee recommended approval with standard landscaping conditions.

Annual Parks and Recreation Capital Works Program

Staff provided an update on the Parks and Recreation Capital Works Program. The committee noted the report and directed staff to continue monitoring project timelines and budget allocations.

By-laws

No by-laws were passed at this meeting. The committee recommends by-laws to City Council for adoption.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.