Planning and Environment Committee meetings 2025

The committee reviewed site plan applications and recommended zoning amendments and heritage designations to Council.

Planning and Environment Committee meeting, July 1, 2025

Attendance

Chair Councillor Priya Raman called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Members present were Councillors Tom Beaudry, Arjun Sidhu, and Helen Marchetti, along with Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price. General Manager of Infrastructure and Planning Samuel Adeyemi and a Senior Planner from the Planning and Development department provided staff support.

Delegations

Two delegations spoke during the public comment period. A resident from the Railside neighbourhood raised concerns about traffic volumes on Corvid Way near the new development. A representative from the Downtown Wrenford Business Improvement Area outlined the need for clearer pedestrian access to Market Square.

Reports and decisions

The committee reviewed several planning matters and made the following decisions:

  • Site Plan Control Exemption at 45 Tamsin Street – The committee reviewed the application for a mixed-use building and recommended that it proceed without site plan control, provided the developer adheres to the City's sustainable building standards. Carried.
  • Zoning Amendment for 15 Mill Street – Staff presented a proposal to allow heritage commercial uses in the old mill district. The committee voted unanimously to recommend the amendment to Council to support local artisans and small businesses. Carried.
  • Heritage Designation for 12 Mercer Street – Following a public consultation, the committee discussed the architectural significance of the property. Members agreed to forward a recommendation to Council to designate the building under the Heritage Conservation By-law. Carried.
  • Minor Variance at 88 Mill Street – An applicant requested a variance to reduce the required rear yard setback for a secondary suite. The committee determined the change would not negatively impact neighbouring properties and recommended approval, subject to standard building code compliance. Carried.

By-laws

No by-laws were passed at this meeting. The Planning and Environment Committee reviews and recommends by-laws to full Council, which holds the authority to pass them. Once the committee finalizes its recommendations, they will be forwarded to Council for a public hearing and vote.

Adjournment

The meeting concluded at 5:45 p.m. You can view the full agenda, reports, and past meeting minutes on the Planning and Development page.