PUBLIC MINUTES

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 12:00 P.m. - 2:00 P.m.

Via Teleconference Hosted in the Council Chamber, Saskatoon City Hall

PRESENT:

• Diane Bentley, Chair (Public)
• Councillor Z. Jeffries
• Anna Chornousenko (Public)
• Donna Fracchia (Public)
• Robin Mowat (Public)
• Emmanuel Oladokun (Public)
• Jenn Penny (Public)
• Beatrice Regnier (Public)
• Keira Sawatzky (Public)

ABSENT:

• Chelsea Parent, Vice Chair (Public)
• Alexis Bourassa (Public)
• Stan Laba (Saskatoon Public Schools)
• François Rivard (Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools)

ALSO PRESENT:

• Planning and Development Director Lesley Anderson
• Development Review Manager Darryl Dawson
• Committee Assistant Penny Walter

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2.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA

• Moved By: R. Mowat
  1. That the following letters be added to Item 7.2:
     • Requests to Speak:
       • Brad Zurevinski, Dream Developments, dated October 21, 2021 (Applicant);
       • Cheryl Kimpinski, 201 and 301 Cartwright Terrace Condominium, dated October 20, 2021;
       • Kerry Hataley, 401 and 405 Cartwright Street Condominium, dated October 20, 2021;
       • Bob Cram, 501 and 602 Cartwright Street Condominium, dated October 20, 2021 (including comments);
       • Glenn Mackay, 404 and 408 Cartwright Street Condominium, dated October 20, 2021;
       • Kelvin Dereski, Willow's Condo Associations, dated October 20, 2021;
       • Connie Cuff, dated October 20, 2021;
       • Dale Ward, dated October 25, 2021;
     • Submitting Comments:
       • Maria Soledade Pedras, dated October 17, 2021;
       • Rob Jasper, dated October 20, 2021;
       • Ravi Ravichander, dated October 20, 2021;
       • Kerry Hataley, dated October 20 2021;
       • Jim Gawluk, dated October 20, 2021;
       • Charles Rhodes, dated October 21, 2021;
       • Cheryl Kimpisnki, dated October 21, 2021;
       • Don and Delores Ebert, dated October 24, 2021;
       • Barry Morgan and Janice Theberge, dated October 24, 2021;
       • David Tkachuk, dated October 25, 2021;
       • Marty Lewis, dated October 25, 2021;
       • Dale Johnson, dated October 25, 2021; 
       • Alexandra Kirsten Logan, dated October 25, 2021; and
  2. That the agenda be approved as amended.
  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.

REPORTS FROM ADMINISTRATION

7.1

Concept Plan Amendment and Proposed Rezoning – Rosewood Neighbourhood – From R1A to R2 District [File No. CK 4351-021-012, x4110-40]

A report from the Administration was provided.

Development Review Manager Dawson presented the report with a PowerPoint and responded to questions of the Commission.

The Commission expressed concerns regarding the adjustment of high-density to low-density for the area and whether the application aligned with the City of Saskatoon Official Community Plan. The Administration advised the application aligned with the density targets outlined in the Official Community Plan.

• Moved By: R. Mowat

  That the October 26, 2021 report of the General Manager, Community Services be forwarded to City Council recommending that at the time of the Public Hearing, City Council consider Administration’s recommendation that the proposed amendments to the Rosewood Neighbourhood Concept Plan and rezoning from R1A to R2 District, as outlined in the report, be approved.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.2

Concept Plan Amendment Application – Willows Neighbourhood [File No. CK 4131-24]

A report from the Administration was provided along with the following letters:

Requests to Speak

• Brad Zurevinski, Dream Developments, dated October 21, 2021. (Applicant);
• Tom Stack, dated October 13, 2021;
• Cheryl Kimpinski, 201 and 301 Cartwright Terrace Condominium, dated October 20, 2021;
• Kerry Hataley, 401 and 405 Cartwright Condominium, dated October 20, 2021;
• Bob Cram, 501 and 602 Cartwright Condominium, dated October 20, 2021 (including comments);
• Glenn Mackay, 404 and 408 Cartwright Street Condominium Corporation, dated October 20, 2021;
• Kelvin Dereski, Willow's Condo Associations, dated October 20, 2021;
• Connie Cuff, dated October 20, 2021;
• Dale Ward, dated October 25, 2021.

Submitting Comments

• Maria Soledade Pedras, dated October 17, 2021;
• Rob Jasper, dated October 20, 2021;
• Ravi Ravichander, dated October 20, 2021;
• Kerry Hataley, dated October 20 2021;
• Jim Gawluk, dated October 20, 2021;
• Charles Rhodes, dated October 21, 2021;
• Cheryl Kimpinski, 201 and 301 Cartwright Terrace Condominium, dated October 21, 2021;
• Don and Delores Ebert, dated October 24, 2021;
• Barry Morgan and Janice Theberge, dated October 24, 2021;
• David Tkachuk, dated October 25, 2021;
• Marty Lewis, dated October 25, 2021;
• Dale Johnson, dated October 25, 2021; and
• Alexandra Kirsten Logan, dated October 25, 2021.

 

Senior Planner DeLong presented the report with a PowerPoint and responded to questions along with Development Review Manager Dawson.

The Commission heard from the following:

• Brad Zurevinski, Dream Developments, dated October 21, 2021. (Applicant);
• Tom Stack, dated October 13, 2021;
• Cheryl Kimpinski, 201 and 301 Cartwright Terrace Condominium, dated October 20, 2021;
• Kerry Hataley, 401 and 405 Cartwright Condominium, dated October 20, 2021;
• Bob Cram, 501 and 602 Cartwright Condominium, dated October 20, 2021 (including comments);
• Glenn Mackay, 404 and 408 Cartwright Street Condominium Corporation, dated October 20, 2021;
• Kelvin Dereski, Willow's Condo Associations, dated October 20, 2021;
• Connie Cuff, dated October 20, 2021; and
• Dale Ward, dated October 25, 2021.

Following discussion the Commission was further informed of the following:

• A Traffic Impact Assessment was completed;
• The level of risk for servicing the Willows Neighbourhood would remain the same following the proposed amendments and additional density;
• Transit services are not proposed for the Willows Neighbourhood; and
• The proposed density of the Willows Neighbourhood would remain well under the density target as outlined in the Official Community Plan.

D. Fracchia entered the meeting at 12:16 p.m.

E. Oladokun excused himself from the meeting at 1:50 p.m.

• Moved By: R. Mowat

  That the October 26, 2021 report of the General Manager Community Services be submitted to City Council recommending that at the time of the Public Hearing, City Council consider Administration’s recommendation that proposed amendments to the Willows Neighbourhood Concept Plan, Bylaw No. 9700, the Official Community Plan, 2020 and Bylaw No. 8770, Zoning Bylaw, 2009, as outlined in the report, be approved.

  CARRIED

8.

REPORTS FROM COMMISSION

8.1

Update of Reports to Council - October 25, 2021 [File No. CK 175-16]

A list of reports to be considered by City Council at its Public Hearing meeting on October 25, 2021 was provided.

The Chair provided a verbal report.

• Moved By: B. Regnier

  That the information be received.

  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY