Planning Committee

McCreary THAT section 15.12.5 (a) of Chapter 15 the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to provide the applicant an additional 10 minutes to present their application and answer questions from the Committee. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: Yes (6) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Sicoli

THAT section 15.12.5 (a)-(d) of Chapter 15 the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED for items 4.1 and 4.2. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: Yes (6) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Sicoli

THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-01-24, submitted by GSP Group Inc. affecting the lands municipally addressed as 310-320 North Park Street to rezone from “Community Centre Commercial (C10)” to “Community Centre Commercial – Exception 8 (C10-8)” to permit the construction of one 9-storey and one 16-storey mixed-use buildings, BE APPROVED in accordance with the applicable provisions outlined in Section 9.2 of Report 2024-184; and THAT Pursuant to Section 34(18.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13 the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 9.4 of Report 2024-184.” Recorded vote on item 4.1: Yes (6) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Sicoli

THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-16-23, submitted by NPG Planning Solutions, affecting the land municipally addressed as 75 – 79 Erie Avenue, to rezone from “Floodplain General Commercial Zone – Exception 19 (F-C8-19)” to “Holding Floodplain General Commercial Zone – Exception 106 (H-F-C8-106)” with site-specific provisions to permit a 6-storey mixed-use building containing a ground floor commercial area of 148 m 2 and 20 dwelling units, BE APPROVED in accordance with the applicable provisions outlined in Section 9.2 of Report 2024-290; and, THAT the By-law to remove the “Holding (H)” provision from the subject lands not be presented to the Chief Planner for approval until the following conditions have been satisfied: THAT a Streetscaping and On-Street Parking Plan be provided to the satisfaction of the Manager of Development Engineering; THAT the applicant has satisfied the requirements of the City of Brantford relating to the Functional Servicing Report (FSR) and water modelling; and, THAT Pursuant to Section 34(18.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13 the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 10 of Report 2024-290.” Recorded vote on Motion to Approve item 4.2: Yes (1) Councillor Sicoli No (4) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Mayor Davis, and Councillor V

THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-16-23, submitted by NPG Planning Solutions, affecting the land municipally addressed as 75 – 79 Erie Avenue, to rezone from “Floodplain General Commercial Zone – Exception 19 (F-C8- 19)” to “Holding Floodplain General Commercial Zone – Exception 106 (H-F-C8-106)” with site-specific provisions to permit a 6-storey mixed-use building containing a ground floor commercial area of 148 m 2 and 20 dwelling units, BE REFUSED; and, THAT the reasons for the refusal are as follows; the amendments are not considered good land use planning; the proposed development offends the character and culture of the neighbourhood; the proposed level of intensification is excessive; the proposed development does not provide for adequate parking; THAT Pursuant to Section 34(18.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13 the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 10 of Report 2024-290.” Recorded vote on Motion to Refuse item 4.2: Yes (4) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Mayor Davis, and Councillor Van Tilborg No (1) Councillor Sicoli

THAT Sections 15.11.5 of Chapter 15 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to introduce the following Resolution without prior Notice of Motion: WHEREAS some developments do not move forward and apply for building permits after planning applications have been approved by the municipality; and WHEREAS these stalled developments have unused water and sewer servicing capacity and allocation, and are not contributing to the housing supply in a timely manner; and WHEREAS proposed changes to the Planning Act under Bill 185 include a new “use it or lose it” tool for municipalities; and WHEREAS this tool will expand the scope of lapsing provisions, requiring municipalities to impose a lapsing condition for all draft subdivision/condominium and site plan control approvals; and WHEREAS this tool will provide an incentive for developers/builders to move forward on approved applications before the approval lapses NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT Brantford City Council expresses SUPPORT for the proposed new “use it or lose it” tool for municipalities in the Planning Act ; and THAT Brantford City Council REQUEST the proposed new “use it or

WHEREAS some developments do not move forward and apply for building permits after planning applications have been approved by the municipality; and WHEREAS these stalled developments have unused water and sewer servicing capacity and allocation, and are not contributing to the housing supply in a timely manner; and WHEREAS proposed changes to the Planning Act under Bill 185 include a new “use it or lose it” tool for municipalities; and WHEREAS this tool will expand the scope of lapsing provisions, requiring municipalities to impose a lapsing condition for all draft subdivision/condominium and site plan control approvals; and WHEREAS this tool will provide an incentive for developers/builders to move forward on approved applications before the approval lapses NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT Brantford City Council expresses SUPPORT for the proposed new “use it or lose it” tool for municipalities in the Planning Act ; and THAT Brantford City Council REQUEST the proposed new “use it or

THAT all Items for consideration and consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED.

THAT the minutes of the April 18, 2024 meeting of the Planning Committee BE APPROVED. Yes (5): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT section 15.12.5 (a) of Chapter 15 the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED in order to provide the applicant an additional 10 minutes to present their application and answer questions from the Committee. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: Yes (6): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Van Tilborg

THAT section 15.12.5 (a)-(d) of Chapter 15 the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED for items 4.1 and 4.2. Recorded vote on motion to waive the rules: Yes (6): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Van Tilborg

A. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-01-24, submitted by GSP Group Inc. affecting the lands municipally addressed as 310-320 North Park Street to rezone from “Community Centre Commercial (C10)” to “Community Centre Commercial – Exception 8 (C10-8)” to permit the construction of one 9-storey and one 16- storey mixed-use buildings, BE APPROVED in accordance with the applicable provisions outlined in Section 9.2 of Report 2024-184; and B. THAT Pursuant to Section 34(18.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13 the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral 5 submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 9.4 of Report 2024-184.” Recorded vote on item 4.1: Yes (6): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Van Tilborg

A. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-16-23, submitted by NPG Planning Solutions, affecting the land municipally addressed as 75 – 79 Erie Avenue, to rezone from “Floodplain General Commercial Zone – Exception 19 (F-C8-19)” to “Holding Floodplain General Commercial Zone – Exception 106 (H-F-C8- 106)” with site-specific provisions to permit a 6-storey mixed-use building containing a ground floor commercial area of 148 m 2 and 20 dwelling units, BE APPROVED in accordance with the applicable provisions outlined in Section 9.2 of Report 2024-290; and, B. THAT the By-law to remove the “Holding (H)” provision from the subject lands not be presented to the Chief Planner for approval until the following conditions have been satisfied: i. THAT a Streetscaping and On-Street Parking Plan be provided to the satisfaction of the Manager of Development Engineering; ii. THAT the applicant has satisfied the requirements of the City of Brantford relating to the Functional Servicing Report (FSR) and water modelling; and, C. THAT Pursuant to Section 34(18.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13 the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 10 of Report 2024-290.” Recorded vote on Motion to Approve item 4.2: Yes (1): Councillor Sicoli No (4): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpente

7 A. THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-16-23, submitted by NPG Planning Solutions, affecting the land municipally addressed as 75 – 79 Erie Avenue, to rezone from “Floodplain General Commercial Zone – Exception 19 (F-C8- 19)” to “Holding Floodplain General Commercial Zone – Exception 106 (H-F-C8- 106)” with site-specific provisions to permit a 6-storey mixed-use building containing a ground floor commercial area of 148 m2 and 20 dwelling units, BE REFUSED; and, B. THAT the reasons for the refusal are as follows; i. the amendments are not considered good land use planning; ii. the proposed development offends the character and culture of the neighbourhood; iii. the proposed level of intensification is excessive; iv. the proposed development does not provide for adequate parking; C. THAT Pursuant to Section 34(18.2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13 the following statement SHALL BE INCLUDED in the Notice of Decision: “Regard has been had for all written and oral submissions received from the public before the decision was made in relation to this planning matter, as discussed in Section 10 of Report 2024-290.” Recorded vote on Motion to Refuse item 4.2: Yes (4): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Van Tilborg No (1): Councillor Sicoli