1996-01-29_Agenda
AGENDA
COMMON COUNCIL
- as at January 26, 1996.
1. Meeting called to order, 7:00 p.m., January 29, 1996 - prayer.
2. Approval of minutes (January 22).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. 7:00 p.m. - (a) Proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate on Schedule 9-A,
the property at 2219 Loch Lomond Road, consisting of approximately 33 hectares (82
acres) located along Loch Lomond Road between 2201 and 2281, Foriere Drive, Americo
Road (undeveloped) and Graham's Brook, from Stage 2 to Unstaged classification, to
permit development of a one-family rural residential subdivision with approximately
25 unserviced lots and new public streets, as requested by Dante Foriere.
(b) Proposed Zoning By-Law amendment to re-zone approximately 31 hectares (78 acres) of
the above land from "RS-1" One- and Two-Family Suburban Residential, "R-1B" One-
Family Residential, "R-2" One- and Two-Family Residential and "RM-1" Three-Storey
Multiple Residential to "RR" One-Family Rural Residential classification.
(c) Report from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendments.
4. 7:00 p.m. - (a) Proposed amendment to approve an expanded development and revised
Section 39 conditions associated with McAllister Place at 515-519 Westmorland Road,
and to consider the imposition of conditions Council may consider imposing other
than those requested by the developer, to permit an expansion of up to 200,000
square feet as well as changes to the parking layout, vehicle circulation facilities
(including a proposed new roadway connecting Mark Drive and McAllister Drive) and
storm drainage facilities, as requested by McAllister Place Ltd. (Tritor
Developments Ltd.).
(b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendment.
5. 7:00 p.m. - (a) Proposed Zoning By-Law text amendment to establish a new zoning
classification, "RM-1F" Multiple Residential Infill zone, with development standards
which better reflect the character of the older areas of the City and, in turn,
reduce the need for variances from the existing "RM-1" Three-Storey Multiple
Residential zone.
(b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendment.
6. 7:00 p.m. - (a) Proposed Zoning By-Law amendment to re-zone a parcel of land at 7
Sherwood Drive, from "B-1" Local Business to "BR" Business Residential
classification, to permit five dwelling units within the existing building, as
requested by Sergio Romano.
(b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendment.
7. 7:00 p.m. - (a) Proposed Zoning By-Law amendment to re-zone a parcel of land at
170 Manners Sutton Road, from "RF" Rural to "R-1A" One-Family Residential
classification, to allow the development of a one-family residential subdivision
with 15 serviced lots and a private street, as requested by Hughes Surveys &
Consultants Ltd. on behalf of G.A. (Sandy) Robertson.
(b) Report from Planning Advisory Committee re proposed amendment.
(c) Letters in support of proposed amendment.
(d) Letter re proposed amendment.
PUBLIC PRESENTATION
8. 7:00 p.m. - Public presentation of proposed Municipal Plan amendment to redesignate
on Schedule 2-A, the property located at 155 St. John Street, from Low Density
Residential to District Centre Commercial classification, to permit re-zoning of the
property to a "B-2" General Business zone and use of a portion of the existing
building as a retail store specializing in consignment sales of ladies' clothing, as
requested by Donna Chaisson and Richard Cormier.
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COMMON COUNCIL AGENDA
- as at January 26, 1996.
DELEGATION
9. 8:00 p.m. - Presentation by John Ritter, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, re
divestiture of Saint John Hatchery.
*9A.
10.
Presentation by Saint John Harbour Bridge Authority.
Mayor's remarks.
lOA.
Re shortfall in United Way Campaign (Councillor Knibb) .
CITY MANAGER
11. Re tendering process, landfill - recycling proposals.
12. Proposed Traffic By-Law amendment re parking at Inverness Place.
13. Report re tender for janitorial service, pedway.
14. Re letter from M & M Painting Ltd. offering to purchase 70 Bridge Street.
15. Re Taxi By-Law (see also item #19) .
CITY SOLICITOR
16. Third reading of proposed Parking Meter By-Law amendment re rates and fines (1st &
2nd readings January 15, 1996).
17. Third reading of proposed Traffic By-Law amendment re rates and fines (1st & 2nd
readings January 15, 1996).
18. Re Saint John Board of Police Commissioners' request to hear taxi appeals.
COMMON CLERK
19. Third reading of proposed Taxi By-Law amendment re fees for licenses (1st & 2nd
readings December 18 - referred January 15) .
COMMITTEES
20. Committee of the Whole report (January 22) (1-3) re salary adjustments.
21. Council Agenda Review Committee - report.
22. Preservation Review Board re appointment of members.
23. Planning Advisory Committee re 1996 Executive members.
24. Board of Trustees of City of Saint John Pension Plan re amendments to Pension Act.
GENERAL
25. Letter from Sheehan/Barr Associates re proposed Aquatic Centre development.
26. Memorandum from Cities of New Brunswick Association re resolutions for 1996 Winter
meeting in Edmundston.
27. Request of Summer Strings Music Camp for donation re music camp.
28. Application of Dallas and Pamela Urquhart for re-zoning of 742 Bay Street.
29. Letter from Stephen Alexander resigning membership on Preservation Review Board.
30. City Market Promotions Committee - 1995 Annual Report.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
- 4:00 p.m.
31. 4:00 p.m. - Presentation by Saint John Policemen's Protective Association, Local No.
61, C.U.P.E., of Union grievance 95-30, re hand gun training.
32. Request of Local 18 to meet re City Market.
33. Re Upper Floor Grant Program (City Manager) .
34. City Manager's update.
35. Mayor's update.
LEGAL SESSION
36. Re Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission (City Solicitor)
37. Re Walter Vincent action (City Solicitor).