The Thunder Bay Record

City Council (Public Meeting)

February 14, 2022

Who was there

Present (5): Albert Aiello, Mark Bentz, Andrew Foulds, Brian Hamilton, Kristen Oliver

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (8 motions)

7 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

WITH RESPECT to the February 14, 2022 City Council (Public Meeting), we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Rebecca Johnson, seconded by Councillor Brian Hamilton
Carried
THAT a Public Meeting having been held with respect to the application by R.R. Albertson Ltd., relative to TOWN PLOT LOT 4 LESS 10 FT FOR LANE MARY ST S/S, municipally known as 1101 Syndicate Avenue South, we recommend that the Zoning By-law be amended as follows: 1. Define MINI-STORAGE as a BUILDING or part thereof, which is used primarily for the self storage of household goods, wares, merchandise, articles and the like, but does not include fuel storage. 2. Define SELF-SERVE AUTO REPAIR SHOP as a MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE STATION which is available for use or rental by individuals. 3. Permit MINI-STORAGE and SELF-SERVE AUTO REPAIR SHOP at this location. 4. In the case of MINI-STORAGE and SELF-SERVE AUTO REPAIR SHOP, apply the following modifications to the regulations: 1. Apply the building Envelope REGULATIONS under column “USES permitted in Sections 14.1(b) and 14.1(c)” in Table 14.2.1 2. Increase the minimum required EXTERIOR SIDE YARD for a BUILDING used as a SELF-SERVE AUTO REPAIR SHOP from 7.5m to 20m. 3. Reduce the minimum required LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE to a 3.0m strip along all STREET LINES only. 4. Permit up to two MAIN USES on a LOT 5. Require a 1.6m high PRIVACY SCREEN along all LOT LINES abutting a RESIDENTIAL ZONE 6. Require a 1.2m high PRIVACY SCREEN along the EXTERIOR SIDE LOT LINE between the REAR LOT LINE and the FRONT YARD south of the required LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE strip. 7. Establish that a DRIVEWAY is not permitted on Mary Street 8. Reduce minimum required
Moved by Councillor Rebecca Johnson, seconded by Councillor Andrew Foulds
Carried
THAT a Public Meeting having been held with respect to the application by Al-Obaidi Holdings Inc., relative to Lots 1 & 2, Registered Plan WM-63, municipally known as 2129 Arthur Street East, we recommend: 1. THAT no change be made to the Official Plan. ALL as contained in the Report R 14/2022 (Planning Services), as submitted by the Development and Emergency Services Department.
Moved by Councillor Andrew Foulds, seconded by Councillor Albert Aiello
Lost
WITH RESPECT to the Referral – R 14/2022 Official Plan Amendment – 2129 Arthur St E we recommend that the following paragraph be added: AND THAT Administration report back to Council following receipt of the outcome of the appeal relating to the Zoning By-law Amendment as contained in Report R 153/2021 (Development & Emergency Services – Planning Services) where applicable and within current regulations.
Moved by Councillor Mark Bentz, seconded by Councillor Andrew Foulds
Carried
THAT a Public Meeting having been held with respect to the application by Al-Obaidi Holdings Inc., relative to Lots 1 & 2, Registered Plan WM-63, municipally known as 2129 Arthur Street East, we recommend: THAT Report R 14/2022 (Planning Services), be referred to Administration to develop an alternate resolution that supports the request to prepare an official plan amendment as per the applicant’s request: AND THAT Council accepts the rationale provided by the Applicant and concurs that a site specific policy should be added to the Official Plan to allow for the proposed development of a Neighbourhood Dental Clinic; AND THAT Administration report back to Council following receipt of the outcome of the appeal relating to the Zoning By-law Amendment as contained in Report R 153/2021 (Development & Emergency Services – Planning Services) where applicable and within current regulations.
Moved by Councillor Albert Aiello, seconded by Councillor Rebecca Johnson
Carried
THAT a Public Meeting having been held with respect to the application by Vincenzo Talarico and Joseph Talarico relative to Plan 501 Lot 17, municipally known as 211 Thompson Road, we recommend that the Zoning By-law be amended as follows: 1. That a portion of the lands described herein and shown on Attachment “C” be rezoned from the “EP” – Environmental Protection Zone to the “RU1” – Rural Area Zone. Subject to the following conditions: That prior to the passing of the amending by-law: 1. That the Applicant has entered into a Notification Agreement with the City of Thunder Bay to acknowledge and agree that the existing natural vegetation and soils outside of the established developable area will be maintained and kept in their natural state. Unless otherwise rescinded or extended, this approval in principle shall be valid for a period of six (6) months from the date of ratification by City Council. Thereafter, the file shall be considered closed and a new application will be required if the condition to be fulfilled prior to the passing of the amending by-law has not been completed. AND THAT the necessary By-laws be presented to City Council for ratification. ALL as contained in Report R 17/2022 (Planning Services) as submitted by the Development & Emergency Services Department.
Moved by Councillor Rebecca Johnson, seconded by Councillor Albert Aiello
Carried
Official Plan Amendment THAT a Public Meeting having been held with respect to the application from 1857060 Ontario Limited, to amend the Official Plan as it applies to CON A PT LT 1 2 3 & CON K PT LTS 1 & 2 & WATER LT R/A IN CON K & R/A CON A & K HYDRO PL 203-6999 7021, all being described as parts 1 to 20 on RP 55R-11043, 1900 108th Avenue as shown as "Property Location" on Attachment "A" to Report R18/2022 (Planning Services), we recommend: PAGE 8 OF 12 City Council (Public Meeting) – February 14, 2022 1. The lands be deleted from the "Utilities" designation as shown on Schedule "E" of the Official Plan and instead be designated "Heavy Industrial”; AND THAT the necessary by-law be presented to City Council for ratification; ALL as contained in Report R18/2022 (Planning Services), as submitted by the Development & Emergency Services Department. Zoning By-law Amendment THAT a Public Meeting having been held with respect to the application from 1857060 Ontario Limited, to amend the Zoning By-law as it applies to CON A PT LT 1 2 3 & CON K PT LTS 1 & 2 & WATER LT R/A IN CON K & R/A CON A & K HYDRO PL 203-6999 7021, all being described as parts 1 to 20 on RP 55R-11043, 1900 108th Avenue as shown as "Property Location" on Attachment "B" to Report R18/2022 (Planning Services), we recommend: 1. That the lands be rezoned from the "IN5" – Utilities and Services Zone to the "IN3" – Heavy Industrial Zone; 2. Define "Industrial-Scale Computing" to mean "the use of premises for the purpo
Moved by Councillor Brian Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Albert Aiello
Carried
THAT the following By-law(s) be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: 1. A By-law to amend By-law 100-2010 (The Zoning By-law) of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (1101 Syndicate Avenue South) By-law Number: BL 12/2022 2. A By-law to adopt Amendment No. 5 to the City of Thunder Bay Official Plan (1900 108th Avenue). By-law Number: BL 14/2022 3. A By-law to designate areas of Site Plan Control pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (1900 108th Avenue). By-law Number: BL 15/2022 4. A By-law to amend By-law 100-2010 (The Zoning By-law) of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (1900 108th Avenue). By-law Number: BL 16/2022 5. A By-law to designate areas of Site Plan Control pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. (901 Memorial Avenue). By-law Number: BL 18/2022 6. A By-law to designate areas of Site Plan Control pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. (70 Court Street North). By-law Number: 21/2022 7. A By-law to designate areas of Site Plan Control pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. (29 & 41 Royston Court). By-law Number: 23/2022
Moved by Councillor Brian Hamilton, seconded by Councillor Peng You
Carried

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