LIVE BLOG: City Council Meeting for February 8, 2016

Published on by Adam A. Donaldson

After the short but confusing council meeting two weeks ago, this week’s city council meeting should be a little more straightforward as the mayor and council tackle a variety of zoning issues. You can click here for the amended agenda from City Hall, and you can click here to read Politico’s preview of tonight’s meeting. For the complete blow-by-blow of tonight’s council meeting, you can follow me on Twitter, or follow along below via Storify.

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Adam A. Donaldson
Sat, Sep 23 2017 17:35:52

Guelph City Council Meeting – February 8, 2016

Live blog from the meeting starting at 7 pm

  1. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    From Guelph Politico: Behind the Scenes, Tempers and Patience Wearing Thin at City Council  http://guelphpolitico.blogspot.ca/2016/02/behind-scenes-tempers-and-patience.html … #guelphnews

    Mon, Feb 08 2016 16:47:12

  2. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Agenda for tonight’s council meeting:  http://guelph.ca/wp-content/uploads/council_consolidated_agenda_020816.pdf … I will be live blogging at 7 pm.

    Mon, Feb 08 2016 17:34:54

  3. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    City Council Preview – What’s on the Agenda for February 8’s Meeting?  http://guelphpolitico.blogspot.ca/2016/02/city-council-preview-whats-on-agenda.html …

    Mon, Feb 08 2016 17:35:54

  4. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bookmark now, follow later. I will be live blogging tonight’s council meeting:  http://guelphpolitico.blogspot.ca/2016/02/live-blog-city-council-meeting-for.html … #Guelph #GuelphNews

    Mon, Feb 08 2016 19:48:38

  5. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    I have usurped a place at the media desk. Council’s opening meeting will start in 13 minutes. #Guelph #GuelphNews

    Mon, Feb 08 2016 23:47:48

  6. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Topic of closed meeting: GMHI Correspondence follow-up and GMHI Board progress report.

    Mon, Feb 08 2016 23:55:52

  7. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Council received a letter about a staff member at GMHI last month, hence last meeting’s *controversial* in-camera session

    Mon, Feb 08 2016 23:56:42

  8. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    First thing up after ‘O Canada’, moment of reflection and disclosure is @CamGuthrie presenting a Volunteer Long Term Service Award.

    Mon, Feb 08 2016 23:58:03

  9. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    3 minutes after 7 and open council meeting has yet to start.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:03:32

  10. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Mayor Guthrie has entered the council chamber. Going to start by apologizing for the lateness.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:08:07

  11. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    We’re starting at 7:15 pm as council “collects” itself and gets ready.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:08:30

  12. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Counicllors are appearing around the horseshoe now. @ward5guelph and @JuneHofland have arrived. Seen @CathyDowner & Christine Billings too

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:11:07

  13. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Councillor @thatjamesgordon is also now in the chambers.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:12:13

  14. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    .@M_Salisbury, @ward6mark and @Ward1Guelph are also here.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:12:53

  15. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Karl Wettstein represent!

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:13:56

  16. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    That’s more than good for quorum. Waiting for the Mayor to return and call meeting to order.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:14:37

  17. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Here’s Ward 1 Conc. Bob Bell!

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:15:18

  18. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    I’m the one that’s excited to be here.  https://twitter.com/ward5guelph/status/696849834049957892 …

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:15:53

  19. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    The Mayor is here. The mayhem will commence 😉

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:16:29

  20. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Closed session news:
    -Jan 21 correspondance follow-up; direction was given to staff

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:17:53

  21. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Council will return to closed session after the meeting.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:18:05

  22. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Regrets at tonights meet: Andy Van Hellemond and @PhilAlltWard3

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:19:39

  23. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Hofland discloses that she lives in the neighbourhood where one of the items on the agenda comes up. The rezoning of a home on Waterloo

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:21:03

  24. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Mayor Guthrie is calling Carl.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:21:41

  25. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Carl has been working the cameras at city council for 31 years.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:22:16

  26. Carl isn't usually in front of the camera https://t.co/wM68DxtkJg

    Carl isn’t usually in front of the camera pic.twitter.com/wM68DxtkJg
    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    ·

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:24:41

  27. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Going to jump to the consent agenda first. York Rd and Dawn Rd demo

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:25:53

  28. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Passes 11-0. The York Rd. and Dawn Rd. demolished passed.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:26:15

  29. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    First item on tap: rezoning of the Guelph Place Banquet Hall property.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:26:36

  30. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Tim Donegani, Development Planner, presenting the bylaw change to 492 Michner Rd.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:27:52

  31. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    No decision will be made tonight on what to do with the property.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:28:35

  32. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Property currently designated “Specialized Highway Service Commercial”, meaning a location meant for a highway-oriented commercial business

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:30:10

  33. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    City wants to turn it to a General category. Meaning a wider variety of things could be established there. None planned yet.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:30:44

  34. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Astrid Clos, planning consultant for the Woods Group that wants to redevelop the property

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:31:18

  35. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guelph Place Banquet Hall closed in Feb 2014. Land not even zoned for a banquet hall FYI

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:31:45

  36. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Owner has been unable to find tenant for the land.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:32:05

  37. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Motion to receive staff report passes 11-0

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:32:43

  38. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Next up, Waterloo Ave rezoning. Applicant wants to turn house into a medical office.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:34:08

  39. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    There will be 7 delegates following staff presentation.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:34:23

  40. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Haven’t had a chance to read all the presentations, but area residents presenting are against the rezone.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:35:20

  41. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Frame of reference: the house is at the corner of Waterloo Ave and Alma.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:36:00

  42. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    The rezoning will allow an aesthetics office to open at 287 Waterloo Ave.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:37:56

  43. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    There will also be a small (8 space) parking lot behind the home.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:38:15

  44. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Parking modifications will require site plan approval. That will take place later.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:39:16

  45. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Salisbury has a Q about the legend on the map. What does the dash line mean?

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:40:52

  46. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Also has a Q about parking space. 7 spots for doc’s office, is that high?

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:41:33

  47. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    The regs say that there has to be 7 off-street spaces per practitioner.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:42:20

  48. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Astrid Clos returns to speak to the matter.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:42:56

  49. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Astrid Clos returns to speak to the matter.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:42:56

  50. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    This time speaking on behalf of Butterscotch Ltd, the ones requesting the rezone.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:43:26

  51. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    House was renovated by previous owners. Will not be changing the external.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:44:31

  52. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    A number of business exist along this stretch of Waterloo Ave. many in renovated detached homes.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:45:14

  53. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Parking configuration in the rear yard already in use in these places.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:45:41

  54. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Traffic: the engineer advises that the low volumes of site generated traffic is negligible. Traffic impact study not warranted.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:46:50

  55. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    A home next door has the same rezoning as what’s proposed to 287 Waterloo

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:48:02

  56. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Jane Watson will now speak to the rezone. She owns the home and proposed site of the office.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:49:07

  57. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    She wants to relieve as much apprehension as possible, and sent a letter out to residents in advanced.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:49:36

  58. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Traffic: Only 2/3 patients to be treated at a time. Traffic won’t be an issue.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:50:10

  59. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Many references to “largely residential”. Watson points out there are a lot of businesses btwn Hanlon and Downtown on Waterloo

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:50:57

  60. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Statement that there was an agreement that house was for family use is false says Watson.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:51:28

  61. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    The home was sold to Butterscotch Ltd., a businesses, and thus would have no family.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:51:48

  62. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Home was rented to a family on short term lease.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:52:14

  63. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    In case you were wondering, June Hofland has excused herself for this portion.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:52:54

  64. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Watson: would rather invest in Guelph than rent in an office park.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:53:22

  65. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    No question from council to the delegates.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:54:19

  66. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Correspondence submitted. No other delegations.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:54:35

  67. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Piper moves to accept the report, would like to hear back from staff on lighting and signing, the “de-residentialization” of area.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:55:20

  68. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bell has request for more info on existing uses and zoning along Waterloo Ave.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:56:10

  69. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bell would also like to know if impact on traffic from Silvercreek/Waterloo was considered.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:57:04

  70. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bell’s final comment: any planning instruments that would prevent the 2 zones from amalgamating at some point into larger commercial blding

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:57:55

  71. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Question from the gallery. Woman’s mother lives next door, 90 years old, lived there since ’69, concerned about parking.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:59:29

  72. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    A hedge that separates property. Wants it maintained, or at least guarantee of privacy.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 00:59:51

  73. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Other concern about drugs that “somebody might want to access” being a home. “The Manor’s right down the street…”

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:00:21

  74. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Salisbury wants to know whose property the hedge is on. The woman is unsure, hence her concern.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:01:13

  75. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Guthrie asks if she’d rather a hedge or a fence?
    Woman: probably the hedge.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:01:51

  76. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Lillian Kennedy also has a comment. Her email didn’t make the list of correspondence.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:02:26

  77. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    She appreciates there are a number of biz along Waterloo, but their neighbourhood may be more carefully defined. Change is significant.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:03:19

  78. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Looks like the email was received too late. Guthrie reminds gallery there is a sign-up sheet 4 ppl to stay in the loop.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:05:06

  79. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Billings has question about how medical waste could be dealt with.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:05:24

  80. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Motion to receive Waterloo Ave report 10-0. (Hofland, remember, excused herself.)

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:05:52

  81. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Next up, bylaw change to Cityview Dr N.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:06:12

  82. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bit of commotion as people concerned about Waterloo Ave project move out. Chris DeVriendt begins presentation.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:07:09

  83. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    7 modifications including the reduction of frontage on several lots 1/

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:08:10

  84. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    …and switching the placement of single detached dwellings to on-street townhouses and vise versa. 2/

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:08:34

  85. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    … The application will also ask for the allowance for more cluster townhouses. 3/3

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:08:47

  86. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gibson has a Q. Pleased with seeing reduction of density. Parking issues in the area.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:12:10

  87. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gibson asking about “right in, right out” design. Concerned that side streets will see more traffic.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:12:49

  88. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    DeVriendt says is remains unchanged after being extensively reviewed.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:13:15

  89. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Piper asking about the amount of park land.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:14:01

  90. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Piper asking if there will be community use park land in the area. That will also affect on-street parking (per Gibson)

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:15:05

  91. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Hugh Handy of GSP Group speaking to the development.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:15:40

  92. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Handy will address a couple things, draft plan for this development was approved this time last year.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:16:35

  93. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    There was an OMB appeal in June 2015. Ultimately approved.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:17:31

  94. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Most changes will be to the west of the Phase 2 development.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:18:25

  95. Maps and stuff. https://t.co/XeXctSMtMW

    Maps and stuff. pic.twitter.com/XeXctSMtMW
    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    ·

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:20:00

  96. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    The addition of a park lot (also known as a park) so that its easier to access the trail network.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:21:22

  97. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    A delegate is speaking to the matter. He was the one that brought the appeal to the OMB.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:22:09

  98. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    He feels that the chances are favourable and urges council to approve it.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:22:28

  99. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Felt the small but essential entrance to natural space in Ward 1 was important.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:23:18

  100. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Hopes the same degree of civic interest by the developer and city will be shown in preserving section of the park.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:23:55

  101. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “A remarkable hidaway in the City of Guelph.” He calls it.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:24:42

  102. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Humour moment. Billings ask if he’s ever been satisfied by a decision before?

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:25:24

  103. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Next up: Silurian Dr/Starwood Dr.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:26:08

  104. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    An application to rezone 3 pieces of land along Silurian Dr. from an Urban Reserve zone 1/

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:26:47

  105. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    …a designation meant to protect a parcel of land from premature subdivision and development, to an R.2-6 2/

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:27:03

  106. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    …or Residential Semi-Detached/Duplex Zone. The application is seeking the rezone change to that nine single detached dwellings and 3/

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:27:20

  107. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    …one semi-detached dwelling may be built on the land. 4/4

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:27:29

  108. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gibson wants to make sure he’s communicating to residents correctly, getting clarification.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:28:32

  109. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Neighbourhood next to library going into extensive development this year.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:29:11

  110. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Any delays in resurfacing Starwood Ave? Residents were promised that would be part of capital projects in 2016.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:29:44

  111. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    DeVriendt can’t confirm, but he doesn’t see things changing.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:30:05

  112. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Hugh Handy returns. Opens the floor to Qs. None.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:30:36

  113. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    No one else speaking to the matter.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:30:47

  114. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Vote to accept Starwood/Silurian report passes 11-0

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:31:07

  115. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Next up: Gordon and Lowes Rd. redevelopment.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:32:33

  116. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    An application to rezone this area from “General Residential” to “Commercial Mixed Use.”

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:33:03

  117. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    The land used to have 3 houses on it. 2 have been demolished.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:33:30

  118. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    No questions about the matter from council, but there are correspondence attached.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:35:25

  119. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bell notes developer responsible for new sidewalk. Wonders if its appropriate for the city to continue that sidewalk to new commercial node.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:36:11

  120. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bell asks what measures can be encouraged to make it happen.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:36:35

  121. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    The properties on the north side of Lowes Rd. has development potential. There have been meetings.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:36:54

  122. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Similar recommendation would come forward from staff in the event of further Loews development.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:37:14

  123. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Piper asking about impact of signage. Acknowledges a theme tonight.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:38:20

  124. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Staff: will have to confirm about sign and lighting standards for the air, and what conditions can be implemented.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:39:10

  125. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Billings following up on mobile signs. There was a method to restrict, but can’t remember.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:40:48

  126. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Vote to accept report passes 11-0 on the Gordon matter.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:42:11

  127. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Final rezone report now up. Morris St in Ward 1.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:42:32

  128. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Looking for traffic calming along Beverly.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:44:10

  129. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Main concern is slowing down traffic, but a sidewalk would be lovely. Given the age of neighbourhood could be tricky.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:46:14

  130. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Michael Brodie isn’t present. Susan Stauffer (last speaker) reading his note.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:46:59

  131. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Concerned about parking and transport on Harris. Street is quite full at night. Narrowed severely in winter of ’14.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:47:34

  132. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Concerned about parking and transport on Harris. Street is quite full at night. Narrowed severely in winter of ’14.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:47:34

  133. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Apartment building that’s proposed on Morris might add to the parking problem.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:48:20

  134. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bruce Bennett speaking 4 Guelph Little Theatre. Also concerned about parking, visibility of signage, and recent reconstruct on Morris

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:50:05

  135. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Is not necessarily against the project.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:50:44

  136. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    The ICC has high demand for parking along Morris currently.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:51:49

  137. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    GLT had relationship with Biltmore. GLT could use their lots at night, Biltmore could use theirs in the day.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:52:30

  138. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    No questions for Bruce Bennet. Nancy Shoemaker final delegate on this one.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:54:59

  139. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Nancy is the planning consultant for the apartment building developer.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:55:31

  140. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Believes that vibrant communities are compelling places to live. Also a plus for urban density.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:56:40

  141. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Growth plan speaks to achieving higher density in existing neighbourhoods, and using brownfield sites. This accomplishes both.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:57:54

  142. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Agreement achieved with Owens Corning and impact of residential development on the area.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:58:20

  143. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Developer and OC looking at sound control measures.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:58:42

  144. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Been working with Transport Canada and Guelph Junction Railway to resolve issues. Also worked on Heritage and given info to the Museum

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 01:59:24

  145. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Owner has indicated they will include a memorial for Biltmore Hats in the news building.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:00:00

  146. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    As a hat man, the use of the word memorial is my own.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:00:16

  147. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Appreciates parking concerns that the neighbours have raised, but they think they meet the city’s requirements with garages and driveways.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:01:06

  148. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Units in apartment will be 1 bedroom; townhouse 2-3 bedrooms.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:02:25

  149. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bell following up on stop signs/lights on Beverly. Wondering what venue that could be investigated.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:04:20

  150. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Staff been already talking to engineering. Details to be provided to Alastair Macklebee (sp) in parking.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:04:50

  151. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Gordon pointing to correspondance about water and power connections for the development already installed.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:06:54

  152. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Developer had to pay estimated cost b/c of reconstruction of Morris it would be less disruptive to do it then.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:07:49

  153. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Making the changes in anticipation of the rezoning, does not imply permission to rezone. It was just easier while Morris was dug up already

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:08:22

  154. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Separate vote on parking, signals to the community that there could be issues and will follow-up

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:11:15

  155. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Motion to accept Morris report passes 11-0

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:11:28

  156. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Motion: Staff to review transport concerns raised this evening, for review 1 year after construction concluded. Plus enforcement.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:12:45

  157. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Wettstein reminds council that there are a lot of streets waiting for similar reviews.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:13:37

  158. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    DCAO says that staff are aware of the pecking order.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:14:16

  159. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Bell makes the motion. Gibson seconds.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:15:06

  160. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    MacKinnon says this is not a planning issue, it’s an operational one. Won’t support the motion.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:15:34

  161. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    “Approximately” to be added to the motion. Guthrie remarks that this is the most discussed motion. His fault tho.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:16:43

  162. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Parking motion on Morris passes 10-1

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:17:01

  163. ward5guelph

    Leanne Piper Ward 5@ward5guelph
    Newsflash! All 8 Council recommendations on the agenda passed 11-0 or 10-0 tonight. Supplementary motions passed 9-2. #peaceandharmony

    ·

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:19:22

  164. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Reminder: Ward 1 Townhill at the ICC with Bob Bell and @Ward1Guelph. Coffee definitely. Maybe cookies (not a guarantee).

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:19:40

  165. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Council moves to go back into closed session. They will have to come out of closed session to adjourn, but basically the meeting is done.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:20:20

  166. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Thanks for following along.

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:20:31

  167. adamadonaldson

    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    Reminder: there will be a special “brainstorming” council meeting Thursday. The deets:  http://guelphpolitico.blogspot.ca/2016/02/council-to-brainstorm-how-to-get.html …

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:21:18

  168. To cap things off, here's a picture of camera man Carl getting his certificate https://t.co/t220WT0ezQ

    To cap things off, here’s a picture of camera man Carl getting his certificate pic.twitter.com/t220WT0ezQ
    Adam A. Donaldson@adamadonaldson
    ·

    Tue, Feb 09 2016 02:23:48

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