2004-09-27_Minutes--Procès-verbal
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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING - THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
CITY HALL - SEPTEMBER 27,2004 - 6:30 P.M.
present
Norman McFarlane, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Hooton and Councillors Chang, Chase, Court,
Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait, Titus and White
- and -
T. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; A. Beckett,
Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Services; J. Baird,
Commissioner of Planning and Development; W. Edwards,
Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; M. Gillan,
Deputy Fire Chief; A. Bodechon, Deputy Chief of Police; A.
Poffenroth, By-law Enforcement Officer and Manager of Facility
Maintenance; B. Morrison, Director of Leisure Services; S.
Galbraith, Director of Works; M. Totten, Director of Tourism; P.
Woods, Common Clerk and Deputy City Manager; and E.
Gormley, Assistant Common Clerk
REUNION DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
TENUE A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, LE 27 SEPTEMBRE 2004 A 18 H 30
Sont presents:
Norman McFarlane, maire
Ie maire suppleant Hooton et les conseillers Chang, Chase,
Court, Farren, Ferguson, McGuire, Tait, Titus et White
et
T. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal;
A. Beckett, commissaire aux finances et aux services
administratifs; J. Baird, commissaire a I'urbanisme et au
developpement; W. Edwards, commissaire aux services
d'inspection et des batiments; M. Gillan, chef adjoint du service
d'incendie; A. Bodechon, chef de police adjoint; A. Poffenroth,
agente d'execution des arretes municipaux et directrice de
I'entretien des installations; B. Morrison, directeur du service des
loisirs; S. Galbraith, directeur des travaux publics; M. Totten,
directeur des services de tourisme; P. Woods, greffier communal
et directeur general adjoint; ainsi que E. Gormley, greffiere
communale adjointe.
1.1 Meeting Called To Order - Prayer
Mayor McFarlane called the meeting to order with Pastor Roger Graham
of Forest Hills Baptist Church offering the opening prayer.
1.1 Ouverture de la seance - priere
La seance est ouverte par Ie maire McFarlane. Le reverend Roger
Graham, pasteur de l'Eglise baptiste Forest Hills, recite la priere d'ouverture.
1.2 Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on September 13, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
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1.2 Approbation du proces-verbal de la derniere reunion
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson
QUE Ie proces-verbal de la reunion du conseil
communal tenue Ie 13 septembre soit adopte.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
1.3 Approval of Agenda
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
1.3 Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson
QUE I'ordre du jour de la presente reunion so it
adopte.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
1.4 Members' Comments
The Mayor announced that he had successful meetings last week with the Premier's
Office discussing projects for Saint John, and that he had the pleasure of welcoming the
Honorable Joe McGuire of ACOA who was in Saint John to announce funding for
Rockwood Park. He advised that there will be further meetings with ACOA to make
applications for projects in Saint John.
The Deputy Mayor announced that there was a fashion show last week in support of
breast cancer research, and that the "Run for the Cure" will be held on October 3, 2004.
Councillor Chang updated Council on his participation at a semi annual international
immigration fair in Seoul, Korea, and described Saint John's participation as welcome
and productive.
Councillor Court thanked the Mayor, Councillor Titus, Councillor Farren, Jane Barry, the
Irvings, So beys and all who took part in the Harbour Passage clean-up on Saturday.
Councillor Ferguson described the first "Run through History" as a successful event, and
thanked all those who participated, with the Mayor thanking City employees who were
well represented.
Councillor McGuire thanked City staff for their help in participating in the Crescent Valley
Town Hall meeting.
Councillor Farren spoke about the closure of the Nackawic Pulp Mill and the toll it is
taking not only on that community but also on the Port of Saint John. He advised that the
women of Nackawic are asking people to wear green ribbons to offer support The Mayor
advised that he had sent a letter of support to Nackawic's Mayor on behalf of Council.
1.4 Commentaires presentes par les membres
Le maire declare qu'il a assiste a des reunions fructueuses la semaine passee aux
bureaux du premier ministre provincial, qu'il a discute de projets pour Saint John et qu'il
a eu la chance d'accueillir I'honorable Joe McGuire de I'APECA qui s'est rendu a Saint
John afin d'annoncer I'octroi d'une subvention pour Ie pare Rockwood. II indique que des
reunions supplementaires sont prevues avec I'APECA afin de formuler des demandes
relatives a des projets pour Saint John.
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Le maire suppleant indique qu'un defile de mode a eu lieu la semaine passee pour
appuyer la recherche contre Ie cancer du sein et que la << Course a la vie >> aura lieu Ie
3 octobre 2004.
Le conseiller Chang a mis a jour Ie conseil relativement a sa participation a une foire
internationale semestrielle sur I'immigration a Seoul en Coree, et il indique que la
participation de Saint John a ete bien accueillie et productive.
Le conseiller Court remercie Ie maire, les conseillers Titus et Farren, Jane Barry, la
famille Irving, les magasins Sobeys et toutes les personnes qui ont participe au
nettoyage du Passage du port samedi dernier.
Le conseiller Ferguson indique que la premiere << Course d'histoire >> a ete un succes et
il remercie toutes les personnes qui y ont participe et, Ie maire remercie les employes
municipaux qui se sont presentes.
Le conseiller McGuire remercie les employes municipaux de leur aide relativement a
leur participation a I'assemblee publique locale de Crescent Valley.
Le conseiller Farren se prononce sur la fermeture de I'usine de pate a Nackawic et
affirme que non seulement la collectivite est ebranlee, mais que Ie port de Saint John
I'est egalement. II indique que les femmes de Nackawic demandent a toutes les
personnes de porter un ruban vert afin d'afficher leur appui. Le maire indique qu'il a
expedie une lettre d'appui au maire de Nackawic au nom du conseil.
2.3 Awards Presentation - Wright Street Tree Guardian Program
Bernie Morrison, Director of Leisure Services explained that The Tree Guardian
Program, now completing its 6th year, was born initially out of a desire to make Wright
Street visually more attractive by planting trees. He added that a number of residents in
the neighbourhood believed that mischievous behaviour and vandalism by kids would
put the trees are risk if not completely destroy them.
Mr. Morrison explained that it was decided the best solution was to encourage the
children between the ages of 6 and 14 in the neighbourhood to become custodians of
the trees, and with the generous support of the Saint John Parks and Recreation Dept.
the Tree Guardian Program was born.
To recognize the commitment and work by these children, the Mayor gave awards to
approximately 20 children for their contribution to the community.
2.3 Remise des certificats de reconnaissance - programme de garde des
arbres sur la rue Wright
Bernie Morrison, directeur des services de loisirs, explique que Ie programme de garde
des arbres, terminant a I'heure actuelle sa sixieme annee d'existence, a ete cree a
I'origine afin de rendre la rue Wright plus esthetique grace a la plantation d'arbres. II
ajoute que certains residents du quartier avaient cru que Ie comportement malveillant
des enfants et Ie vandalisme parviendraient a detruire completement les arbres ou, du
moins, les mettraient a risque.
M. Morrison explique qu'il avait ete decide que la meilleure solution visa it a encourager
les enfants du quartier, ages entre six et quatorze ans, de se porter gardien des arbres
et, avec I'appui genereux du Service des loisirs et des pares de Saint John, Ie
programme de garde des arbres a ete cree.
Afin de reconnaitre I'engagement et Ie travail de ces enfants, Ie maire presente des prix
a environ 20 enfants pour leur contribution a la collectivite.
2.1 Presentation - Inclusive Cities
Referring to a submitted presentation Randy Hatfield, Executive Director of the Human
Development Council, spoke about Inclusive Cities Canada: A Cross-Canada Civic
Initiative. He gave a project overview advising that the aim of Inclusive Cities Canada is
to strengthen the capacity of cities to create and sustain inclusive communities for the
mutual benefit of all people and is a unique partnership of community leaders and
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elected municipal politicians with a major focus on children, families and youth -
particularly those from diverse and vulnerable populations.
Mr. Hatfield stated that the first phase of the project involves research, analysis and
reporting with each city establishing a civic panel to provide leadership and direction to
the initiative locally. He added that the panel oversees local civic audits on social
inclusion, noting that local partners have already conducted community focus groups to
explore the level of inclusion in a number of areas such as: public education, recreation,
transportation, policing, local government, early childhood development, and community
safety with civic audit reports expected early in 2005.
Mr. Hatfield listed the Dimensions of Social Inclusion as: diversity, human development,
civic engagement, living conditions and community services, and advised that focus
groups have been consulted on these topics with the outcomes described in his report.
Also submitted was a document entitled, Emerging Issues/Themes, giving the results of
focus groups on the topic of transportation, and noting the assets and liabilities of the
issue with the main limitations and recommendations listed.
Councillor Titus responded to the issue of transportation saying that nowhere else in the
world does public transit pay for itself noting that Saint John Transit could make
improvements but has made great strides in providing quality transit services in the City.
He also stated that the Provincial and Federal Governments could do more to help the
City in this area.
2.1 Presentation - villes inclusives
Se reportant a la presentation soumise, Randy Hatfield, directeur executif du Human
Development Council [conseil sur Ie developpement humain], se prononce sur les vi lies
inclusives au Canada: une initiative municipale presentee partout au Canada. II
presente un aperyu du projet, indiquant que I'objectif du programme relatif aux vi lies
inclusives au Canada est de renforcer la capacite des villes a creer et a maintenir des
collectivites inclusives pour Ie benefice mutuel de to utes les personnes et qu'il s'agit d'un
partenariat unique de chefs de file dans la collectivite et de politiciens municipaux elus
et, que I'objectif principal vise les enfants, la famille et les jeunes, et plus
particulierement les personnes provenant de milieux diversifies et vulnerables.
M. Hatfield indique que la premiere phase du projet comprend la recherche, I'analyse et
I'etablissement de rapports et que chaque ville doit designer un groupe d'experts
municipaux afin d'assurer la direction et I'orientation de I'initiative a I'echelle locale. II
ajoute que Ie groupe d'experts surveille les verifications municipales locales relatives a
I'inclusion sociale et note que les partenaires locaux ont organise dans Ie passe des
groupes de discussion dans la collectivite pour etudier Ie niveau d'inclusion dans
certains domaines, tels que: I'education publique, les loisirs, les transports, la
surveillance policiere, Ie gouvernement local, Ie developpement du jeune enfant et la
securite dans la collectivite, y compris des rapports de verifications municipales prevues
pour Ie debut de I'an 2005.
M. Hatfield explique I'inclusion sociale comprend : la diversite, Ie developpement
humain, I'engagement municipal, les conditions de vie et les services communautaires
et, il indique que les groupes de discussion ont deja ete consultes relativement aces
sujets et que son rapport presente les resultats.
II a egalement presente un document intitule << Emerging Issues/Themes >> [nouveaux
problemes/themes], qui presente les resultats obtenus par les groupes de discussion sur
Ie sujet des transports et decrit les avantages et les inconvenients ainsi que les
principales restrictions et recommandations.
Le conseiller Titus souleve Ie probleme des transports et indique que nulle part ailleurs
au monde, Ie systeme de transport public ne s'autofinance et indique que la Commission
des transports de Saint John pourrait y apporter des ameliorations, mais qu'elle a
entrepris des demarches importantes afin de fournir des services de transport de qualite
dans la ville. II indique egalement que les gouvernements provincial et federal pourraient
faire davantage pour aider la ville dans ce domaine.
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4.1 (a) Public Hearing - Acquisition of 81 Main Street
(b) Report from the City Manager
B. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services, updated Council on the
condition of a building located at 81 Main Street, also known as PID Number 374611
and further described in the submitted documents. Using photographs depicting the
unsafe state of the building, Mr. Edwards, referring to the By-law Respecting Dangerous
Or Unsightly Premises in The City of Saint John recommended that the building be
demolished. He further advised Council that the owners would sell the property to the
City for $1.00 and as recommended by the City Manager agrees that the City purchase
the property with the notion of being able to recover some of the demolition costs, given
that the value of the property is approximately $5,000.
The Mayor called for members of the public to respond with no one presenting.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Court
WHEREAS the records in the Saint John County Registry Office show Madeline Evans
to be the registered owner, in fee simple, of the property (herein referred to as "the
Evans property") that is located at 81 Main Street, Saint John, N.B., and has property
identifier number (PID) 374611. Submitted as schedule "A" was the first page of a copy
of a deed wherein Robert Roberts and Evelyn Roberts were grantors and Madeline
Evans was grantee, the said deed being dated June 30, 1969 and registered in the Saint
John County Registry Office on June 30, 1969 in book 606 as instrument number
220355 at pages 546 - 548. The Evans property is more particularly described in the
said deed. Submitted as schedule "B" was a tax certificate that was issued by the
Province of New Brunswick on June 18, 2004, which shows Madeline Evans as owing
taxes and penalties with respect to the Evans property. Submitted as schedules "C" and
"D" were a PLANET parcel information report and a PLANET property assessment
report that each show Madeline Evans to be the owner of the Evans property. The
location of the Evans property is shown on the PLANET map that was submitted as
Schedule "E".
AND WHEREAS the Evans property is located in an area mentioned in the by-law
entitled "A By-Law Respecting Dangerous Or Unsightly Premises In The City of Saint
John". The said by-law provides that sections 190.01 to 190.07 of the Municipalities Act
shall apply to the entire area comprising The City of Saint John. A copy of the by-law
was submitted as schedule "F".
AND WHEREAS sections 190.01 (2) and 190.01 (1) of the Municipalities Act state:
"190.01 (2) No person shall permit a building or structure owned or occupied by
him or her to become a hazard to the safety of the public by reason of
dilapidation or unsoundness of structural strength."
190.01 (1) No person shall permit premises owned or occupied by him or her to
be unsightly by permitting to remain on any part of such premises
(a) any ashes, junk, rubbish or refuse,
(b) an accumulation of wood shavings, paper, sawdust or other residue of
production or construction,
(c) a derelict vehicle, equipment or machinery or the body or any part of a
vehicle, equipment or machinery, or
(d) a dilapidated building.
AND WHEREAS there is located on the Evans property a three storey wood frame
building (herein referred to as "the Evans building") which is, contrary to the by-law,
unsightly and is a hazard to the safety of the public by reason of dilapidation and
unsoundness of structural strength, in particular:
. The rear ell is beyond repair. It is pulling away from the main structure
and is significantly leaning towards the building on the adjacent property.
There is a danger that the ell will collapse against the adjacent building.
. The floors are sloping significantly, indicating possible structural
problems.
. Some floorboards are missing, others are rotted or cracked and
deteriorated
. The walls and ceilings are moldy and mildewed
. Portions of the ceilings are cracked and are in danger of collapse
. There is no interior artificial lighting and there is a considerable amount of
garbage and debris in the building, including on the stairs. This presents a
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danger tripping and falling to any persons who may enter the building,
including children and persons such as police officers or fire fighters who
may need to enter the Evans building to provide emergency services.
. There is a danger that broken glass in the windows will fall upon and
injure persons who are near to the building.
. Shingles, corner boards, window frames, fascias and soffits are
deteriorated and unsightly.
. The rear yard is littered with garbage and debris.
The condition of the Evans property is shown in the photographs that were submitted as
schedule "G", and the condition was described in the inspection report of Amy
Poffenroth, P. Eng., By-Law Enforcement Officer, that is dated July 15, 2004, and was
submitted as schedule "H"
AND WHEREAS, after having considered (a) the aforesaid inspection report of Amy
Poffenroth, (b) the report by the City Manager and others that is dated September 23,
2004, (c) the report from Chief Robert Simonds of the Saint John Fire Department, (d)
the report from Brian Fillmore of the Saint John Police Department, and (e) the oral
report of Mr. William Edwards, P. Eng., who is the Building Inspector for The City of
Saint John, we find that the Evans building and property are, contrary to the by-law, in a
condition that is unsightly and hazardous to the safety of the public.
BE IT RESOLVED that the heirs and beneficiaries of Madeline/Marjorie E. Evans,
deceased, are required to immediately secure the Evans building and keep it secured
against unauthorized entry.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Building Inspector is appointed to issue and serve
upon the heirs and beneficiaries of Madeline/Marjorie E. Evans, deceased, a notice in
accordance with subsection 190.01 (3) of the Municipalities Act. The notice shall require
the heirs and beneficiaries of Madeline/Marjorie E. Evans, deceased, to, within fifteen
days:
(1) Demolish the ell and remove its debris, and
(2) Either demolish the rest of the Evans building and remove the debris, or
carry out the work that is specified in the aforesaid inspection report of Amy
Poffenroth as being necessary to remedy the hazardous and unsightly condition
of the Evans building and property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event that the heirs and beneficiaries of
Madeline/Marjorie E. Evans, William Evans and Murray Evans do not comply with the
notice, then Mr. William Edwards is directed to apply to the Court of Queen's Bench of
New Brunswick for an Order that would (a) require the heirs and beneficiaries of
Madeline/Marjorie E. Evans, William Evans and Murray Evans to, within 15 days or such
other time as the Court may consider appropriate, remedy the dangerous and unsightly
condition of the Evans building by either demolishing it and removing the debris from the
Evans property or by carrying out the aforesaid work; and would (b) authorize The City
of Saint John to cause the Evans building to be demolished and the debris removed at
the expense of the heirs and beneficiaries of Madeline/Marjorie E. Evans, William Evans
and Murray Evans in the event that the heirs and beneficiaries of Madeline/Marjorie E.
Evans, William Evans and Murray Evans do not comply with the Order. Mr. William
Edwards is authorized to issue the certificates provided for in section 190.01 of the
Municipalities Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Solicitor and his designate are hereby
authorized to cause Mr. Edwards' certificate to be filed in the Court of Queen's Bench of
New Brunswick and registered in the Saint John County Registry Office, and to pursue
enforcement of that certificate as a judgment.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(c) Report from the City Manager - Acquisition of 81 Main Street
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager, The City of Saint John acquire the fee simple interest in 81 Main Street (PID
Number 374611) from Madeline/Marjorie Evans or from the estate for $1.00 (plus HST, if
applicable); and that The City of Saint John pay any outstanding Water and Sewerage
charges.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4.1 a) Audience publique - acquisition de la propriete situee au 81, rue Main
b) Rapport presente par Ie directeur general
Monsieur B. Edwards, Commissaire a la construction et aux services d'inspection, a mis
Ie conseil a jour relativement a un batiment situe au 81, rue Main, portant Ie NID 374611
et plus particulierement decrit dans la documentation soumise. A I'aide de photographies
demontrant I'etat non securitaire du batiment, M. Edwards se reporte a I'arrete
concernant les batiments inesthetiques ou dangereux dans The City of Saint John et
recommande que ledit batiment soit demoli. De plus, il indique au conseil que les
proprietaires sont prets a vendre la propriete a la ville pour la somme de un dollar (1 $)
et, comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, il est d'accord que la ville acquiere la
propriete, dans I'espoir de pouvoir recuperer certains couts lies a la demolition, etant
donne que la valeur de la propriete s'eleve a environ 5 000 $.
Le maire invite Ie public a se prononcer sur la question, mais personne ne prend la
parole.
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
A TTENDU QUE les registres du bureau de I'enregistrement pour Ie comte de Saint John
nomment Madeline Evans comme proprietaire inscrite, en fief simple, de ladite propriete
(ci-apres appelee la << propriete Evans >>) situee au 81, rue Main, dans The City of Saint
John, province du Nouveau-Brunswick, et portant Ie NID 374611. La premiere page
d'une copie de I'acte d'enregistrement est presentee comme annexe << A>>, indiquant
que Robert Roberts et Evelyn Roberts sont les concedants et que Madeline Evans est la
concessionnaire, ledit acte de transfert etant date Ie 30 juin 1969 et depose au bureau
de I'enregistrement pour Ie comte de Saint John, Ie 30 juin 1969, sous Ie document
numero 220355, dans Ie livre 606, aux pages 546 a 548. La propriete Evans est plus
particulierement decrite dans ledit acte de transfert. Un certificat de taxes em is par la
province du Nouveau-Brunswick Ie 18 juin 2004 est presente comme annexe << B >> et
indique que les taxes et les amendes relatives a la propriete Evans sont imposees au
nom de Madeline Evans. Les annexes << C >> et << D >> presentees comprennent un
rapport d'information SYSCAN sur la parcelle et un rapport d'information SYSCAN sur
I'evaluation fonciere, chacun indiquant que Madeline Evans est la proprietaire de la
propriete Evans. L'emplacement de la propriete Evans est indiquee sur la carte
SYSCAN presentee comme annexe << E >>;
ET A TTENDU QUE la propriete Evans est situee dans une region mention nee dans
1'<< Arrete concernant les batiments inesthetiques ou dangereux dans The City of Saint
John >>. Ledit arrete prevoit que les articles 190.01 a 190.07 de la Loi surles
municipalites s'appliquent a I'ensemble de la region de The City of Saint John. Un
exemplaire de I'arrete est joint comme annexe << F >>.
ET ATTENDU QUE les paragraphes 190.01(2) et 190.01(1) de la Loi surles
municipalites se lisent comme suit:
<< 190.01 (2) Nul ne do it tolerer qu'un batiment ou une construction qu'il possede
ou occupe deviennent dangereux pour la securite du public du fait de leur
delabrement ou de leur manque de solidite. >>
190.01 (1) Nul de do it tolerer que soient inesthetiques des lieux qu'il possede
ou qu'il occupe en permettant la presence en un endroit quelconque de ces lieux,
a) de cendres, de ferraille, de detritus ou de dechets,
b) d'une accumulation de frisures de bois, de papier, de sciure ou d'autre
residu de fabrication ou de construction,
c) d'une epave d'automobile, de I'equipement ou des machines ou de la
carrosserie ou toutes pieces d'automobiles, d'equipements ou de machines, ou
d) d'un batiment delabre. >>
ET A TTENDU QU'il existe sur la propriete Evans, un batiment de trois etages a ossature
de bois (ci-apres appele Ie << batiment Evans >> qui va a I'encontre des dispositions de
I'arrete, est inesthetique et represente un danger a la securite du public en raison du
delabrement et du manque de solidite, plus particulierement en ce qui a trait aux
conditions suivantes :
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. I'annexe arriere ne peut etre reparee; elle se detache du batiment
principal et se penche enormement vers Ie batiment situe sur la propriete
adjacente; I'annexe pose un danger puisqu'elle pourrait s'effondre contre
Ie batiment adjacent;
. les planchers sont considerablement inclines, indiquant un probleme lie a
la structure;
. certaines lames a parquet sont manquantes tandis que d'autres sont
pourries ou crevassees et deteriorees;
. les murs et les plafonds sont couverts de moisissure et d'humidite;
. des fissures sont presentes dans certaines parties du mur et ce dernier
risque de s'effondrer;
. il n'existe aucun eclairage artificiel a I'interieur et Ie batiment contient
beaucoup de dechets, entres autre, sur I'escalier; cela represente un
risque pour les personnes qui pourraient s'accrocher ou tomber si elles
penetraient a I'interieur du batiment, y compris les enfants et les agents
de police ou les pompiers qui auraient peut-etre besoin d'entrer dans Ie
batiment Evans en cas d'urgence;
. les fenetres cassees posent un risque puisque des morceaux de vitre
pourraient tomber et causer des blessures aux personnes qui circulent
pres du batiment;
. les bardeaux, les planches cornieres, les encadrements de fenetres, les
solins et les soffites sont delabres et inesthetiques;
. la cour arriere est pleine de dechets et de detritus.
L'etat de la propriete Evans est montre sur les photographies presentees comme
annexe << G >> et I'etat est decrit dans Ie rapport d'inspection redige par Amy Poffenroth,
Ing., agente d'execution des arretes municipaux, en date du 15 juillet 2004, et presente
comme annexe << H >>.
ET A TTENDU QU'apres avoir procede a I'etude a) du rapport d'inspection susmentionne
redige par Amy Poffenroth, b) du rapport redige par Ie directeur general et autres en
date du 23 septembre 2004, c) du rapport redige par Ie chef Robert Simonds, du Service
d'incendie de Saint John, d) du rapport redige par Brian Fillmore, du Service de police
de Saint John et, e) du rapport oral presente par M. William Edwards, Ing., inspecteur
des batiments de The City of Saint John, no us concluons que Ie batiment et la propriete
Evans contreviennent a I'arrete, vu leur etat inesthetique et dangereux pour la securite
publique.
IL EST RESOLU que les heritiers et les ayants droit de feue Madeline/Marjorie
E. Evans, doivent immediatement securiser Ie batiment Evans et Ie maintenir securitaire
contre toute entree interdite.
IL EST DE PLUS RESOLU QUE I'inspecteur des batiments est nomme afin de delivrer
et de signifier aux heritiers et aux ayants droit de feue Madeline/Marjorie E. Evans, un
avis en vertu de I'alinea 190.01 (3) de la Loi sur les municipalites. Ledit avis ordonne aux
heritiers et aux ayants droit de feue Madeline/Marjorie E. Evans, dans un delai de quinze
jours, de proceder comme suit:
(1) de demolir I'annexe et d'y en lever les dechets;
(2) so it de demolir Ie restant du batiment Evans et d'enlever les dechets, soit
d'executer les travaux juges necessaires afin de remedier a I'etat dangereux et
inesthetique de la propriete et du batiment Evans, tels que precises au rapport
d'inspection susmentionne presente par Amy Poffenroth.
IL EST DE PLUS RESOLU QU'advenant Ie cas ou les heritiers et les ayants droit de
feue Madeline/Marjorie E. Evans, William Evans et Murray Evans refusent de se
conformer audit avis, M. William Edwards est alors charge de presenter une demande
devant la Cour du Bane de la Reine du Nouveau-Brunswick en obtention d'une
ordonnance stipulant que a) les heritiers et les ayants droit de feue Madeline/Marjorie
E. Evans, William Evans et Murray Evans doivent, dans un delai de 15 jours ou dans un
delai que la cour estime adequat, remedier a I'etat dangereux et inesthetique du
batiment Evans, so it en Ie demolissant et en enlevant les dechets de la propriete Evans,
so it en executant les travaux susmentionnes; et, b) The City of Saint John so it autorisee
a proceder a la demolition du batiment Evans et a I'enlevement des dechets, aux frais
des heritiers et ayants droit de feue Madeline/Marjorie E. Evans, William Evans et
Murray Evans, advenant que les heritiers et les ayants droit de feue Madeline/Marjorie
E. Evans, William Evans et Murray Evans refusent de se conformer a I'ordonnance.
M. William Edwards est autorise a delivrer les certificats vises par I'article 190.01 de la
Loi sur les municipalites.
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IL EST DE PLUS RESOLU QUE I'avocat municipal ou son representant est par les
presentes autorise a deposer Ie certificat delivre par M. Edwards a la Cour du Bane de la
Reine pour la province du Nouveau-Brunswick, a I'enregistrer au bureau de
I'enregistrement pour Ie comte de Saint John et a proceder a I'execution dudit certificat
comme jugement obtenu de la Cour.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
c) Rapport presente par Ie directeur general relatif a I'acquisition du bien-fonds
situe au 81, rue Main
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
Comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, QUE
The City of Saint John acquiere I'interet en fief simple, du bien-fonds situe au 81, rue
Main (NID 374611), appartenant a Madeline/Marjorie Evans, ou de la succession, pour
une somme de un dollar (1 $) (TVH en sus, s'il ya lieu); et que The City of Saint John
acquitte les redevances impayees pour I'eau et les egouts.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4.2 (a) Public Hearing - Dangerous and Unsightly Property -103 Queen St.
(b) Report from the City Manager
B. Edwards, Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services, updated Council on the
condition of a building located at 103 Queen Street, also known as PID Number 18499
and further described in the submitted documents. Using photographs depicting the
unsafe state of the building, Mr. Edwards, referring to the By-law Respecting Dangerous
Or Unsightly Premises in The City of Saint John, and as recommended by the City
Manager, advised that the building be demolished.
The Mayor called for members of the public to respond with Edna Frank of St. George,
N.B, owner of the property advising Council that in response to a notice that her property
was a danger to the public, she installed a fence around the property. She requested
until the end of November, 2004 to allow her to demolish the property.
Mr. Edwards responded that as long as the building is secure he does not have a
problem with the request noting that any hesitancy on his part results from assurances
from Ms. Frank that she would have the property demolished, and has not followed
through. He added that if the City demolishes the property it would probably take place
after November in any case.
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
WHEREAS the records in the Saint John County Registry
Office show Alfred Joseph Landry and Geraldine Shirley Landry to be the registered
owners, in fee simple, of the property (herein referred to as "the Landry property") that is
located at 103 Queen Street, Saint John, N.B., and has property identifier number (PID)
18499. The Landry property is described in the submitted schedule "A". The title to the
Landry property was conveyed by a deed wherein Edna Richard was grantor and Alfred
Joseph Landry and Geraldine Shirley Landry were grantees, the said deed being dated
August 17, 1998, and registered in the Saint John County Registry Office on August 31,
1998 in book 1993 as instrument number 424838 at pages 426-429. Submitted as
schedule "B" was a tax certificate that was issued by the Province of New Brunswick on
July 29, 2004, which shows Alfred Joseph Landry and Geraldine Shirley Landry as
owing taxes and penalties with respect to the Landry property. The PLANET parcel
information report that was submitted as schedule "C" and the PLANET property
assessment report that was submitted as schedule "D" each show Alfred Joseph Landry
and Geraldine Shirley Landry to be the owners of the Landry property. The location of
the Landry property is shown on the PLANET map that was submitted hereto as
Schedule "E".
AND WHEREAS the Landry property is located in an area mentioned in the by-law
entitled "A By-Law Respecting Dangerous Or Unsightly Premises In The City of Saint
John". The said by-law provides that sections 190.01 to 190.07 of the Municipalities Act
shall apply to the entire area comprising The City of Saint John. A copy of the by-law
was submitted as schedule "F".
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AND WHEREAS sections 190.01 (2) and 190.01 (1) of the Municipalities Act state:
"190.01 (2) No person shall permit a building or structure owned or occupied by
him or her to become a hazard to the safety of the public by reason of
dilapidation or unsoundness of structural strength".
190.01 (1) No person shall permit premises owned or occupied by him or her to
be unsightly by permitting to remain on any part of such premises
(a) any ashes, junk, rubbish or refuse,
(b) an accumulation of wood shavings, paper, sawdust or other residue of
production or construction,
(c) a derelict vehicle, equipment or machinery or the body or any part of a
vehicle, equipment or machinery, or
(d) a dilapidated building.
AND WHEREAS there is located on the Landry property a two storey wood frame
building (herein referred to as "the Landry building") which is unsightly and a hazard to
the safety of the public, including trespassers and such emergency personnel as fire
fighters and police officers who may be required to enter the building in the course of
their duties, by reason of dilapidation and unsoundness of structural strength, in
particular:
- Problems with the floors indicate significant structural problems. The
floors are sloped throughout the building. The floor in the second floor
back bedroom is missing. The floor in the dining area is caving in and
other floors have holes in them.
- The east side of the Landry building appears to be sinking and the
siding is buckling, indicating significant structural problems.
- The floors are covered with ceiling material, glass, garbage and other
debris.
- There is no artificial lighting available inside the building.
- Some ceilings have large holes and material hanging from them, and
others are in danger of collapse.
- Large sections of walls are missing. Mold and mildew is present on
some walls.
- There is broken glass in some of the windows and there are building
materials, such as fascia and soffits, that are hanging from the building.
This presents a danger that the glass and materials will fall and injure
persons outside of the building.
The condition of the Landry property and building is shown in the photographs that were
submitted as schedule "G" and the condition is described in the inspection report of Amy
Poffenroth, P. Eng., By-Law Enforcement Officer, that is dated August 27,2004, and
was submitted as schedule "H". Comments from the Saint John Fire Department were
submitted as schedule "I" and comments from the Saint John Police Force were
submitted as schedule "J".
AND WHEREAS, after having considered (a) the aforesaid inspection report of Amy
Poffenroth, (b) the report by the City Manager and others that is dated September 23,
2004, (c) the comments from Chief Robert Simonds of the Saint John Fire
Department,(d) the comments from Assistant Deputy Chief Brian Fillmore of the Saint
John Police Force, and (e) the oral report of Mr. William Edwards, P.Eng., who is the
Building Inspector for The City of Saint John, we find that the Landry building and
property are, contrary to the by-law, in a condition that is unsightly and hazardous to the
safety of the public.
BE IT RESOLVED that Alfred Joseph Landry and Geraldine Shirley Landry are required
to immediately secure the Landry building and keep it secured against unauthorized
entry.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Building Inspector is appointed to issue and serve
upon Alfred Joseph Landry and Geraldine Shirley Landry a notice in accordance with
subsection 190.01 (3) of the Municipalities Act. The notice shall require Alfred Joseph
Landry and Geraldine Shirley Landry to, within fifteen days, either:
(1) Carry out the work described in the aforesaid inspection report of Amy
Poffenroth as being needed to remedy the hazardous and unsightly condition of
the Landry building and property, or
(2) Demolish the Landry building and remove all of the debris from the
Landry property.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event that Alfred Joseph Landry and Geraldine
Shirley Landry do not comply with the notice, then Mr. William Edwards is directed to
apply to the Court of Queen's Bench of New Brunswick for an Order that would (a)
require Alfred Joseph Landry and Geraldine Shirley Landry to, within 15 days or such
other time as the Court may consider appropriate, remedy the dangerous and unsightly
condition of the Landry building by either demolishing it and removing the debris from
the Landry property or by carrying out the aforesaid work; and would (b) authorize The
City of Saint John to cause the Landry building to be demolished and the debris
removed at the expense of Alfred Joseph Landry and Geraldine Shirley Landry in the
event that Alfred Joseph Landry and Geraldine Shirley Landry do not comply with the
Order. Mr. William Edwards is authorized to issue the certificates provided for in section
190.01 of the Municipalities Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Solicitor and his designate are hereby
authorized to cause Mr. Edwards' certificate to be filed in the Court of Queen's Bench of
New Brunswick and registered in the Saint John County Registry Office, and to pursue
enforcement of that certificate as a judgment.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4.2 a) Audience publique relative a la propriete dangereuse et inesthetique
situee au 103, rue Queen
b) Rapport presente par Ie directeur general
Monsieur B. Edwards, Commissaire a la construction et aux services d'inspection, met a
jour Ie conseil relativement a un batiment situe au 103, rue Queen, portant Ie NID 18499
et plus particulierement decrit dans la documentation soumise. A I'aide de photographies
demontrant I'etat non securitaire du batiment, M. Edwards se reporte a I'arrete
concernant les batiments inesthetiques ou dangereux dans The City of Saint John et,
comme Ie recommande Ie directeur general, conseille que Ie batiment so it demoli.
Le maire invite Ie public a se prononcer sur la question et Edna Frank, residente de
St. George au Nouveau-Brunswick, proprietaire du bien-fonds, indique au conseil qu'a la
suite de sa reception de I'avis indiquant que sa propriete representait un danger pour Ie
public, elle a installe une cloture autour de la propriete. Elle demande au conseil de lui
accorder jusqu'a la fin novembre 2004 pour lui permettre de demolir ledit batiment.
M. Edwards lui repond qu'il n'oppose pas cette demande selon que Ie batiment so it
securitaire et, que toute hesitation de sa part provient du fait que Mme Frank I'avait
assure que ledit batiment serait demoli mais elle ne I'a pas fait. II ajoute que si la ville
procede a la demolition de la propriete, elle ne Ie ferait qu'apres Ie mois de novembre.
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson
A TTENDU QUE les registres du bureau de
I'enregistrement pour Ie comte de Saint John nomment Joseph Landry et Geraldine
Shirley Landry comme proprietaire, en fief simple, dudit bien-fonds (ci-apres appele la
<< propriete Landry >>), situee au 103, rue Queen dans The City of Saint John, province
du Nouveau-Brunswick et portant Ie NID 18499. La propriete Landry est decrite a
I'annexe << A >> presentee. Le titre de la propriete Landry a ete transfere par acte de
transfert nommant Edna Richard comme concedant et Alfred Joseph Landry et
Geraldine Shirley Landry comme concessionnaire, ledit acte de transfert etant date Ie
17 aout 1998 et depose au bureau de I'enregistrement pour Ie comte de Saint John
Ie 31 aout 1998, dans Ie livre 1993, sous Ie document numero 424838, aux pages
426 a 429. Un certificat de taxes, presente a I'annexe << B >>, em is par la province du
Nouveau-Brunswick Ie 29 juillet 2004, indique que les taxes et les amendes relatives a
la propriete Landry sont imposees au nom de Alfred Joseph Landry et Geraldine Shirley
Landry. Le rapport d'information SYSCAN sur la parcelle de terrain presente a I'annexe
<< C >>, et Ie rapport d'information SYSCAN sur I'evaluation fonciere presente a I'annexe
<< D >>, attestent que Alfred Joseph Landry et Geraldine Shirley Landry sont les
proprietaires de la propriete Landry. L'emplacement de la propriete Landry est indique
sur la carte SYSCAN presentee comme annexe << E >>.
ET A TTENDU QUE la propriete Landry est situee dans une region mention nee dans
1'<< Arrete concernant les batiments inesthetiques ou dangereux dans The City of Saint
John >>. Ledit arrete prevoit que les articles 190.01 a 190.07 de la Loi surles
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municipalites s'appliquent a I'ensemble de la region de The City of Saint John. Une
copie de I'arrete est jointe comme annexe << F >>.
ET ATTENDU QUE les paragraphes 190.01(2) et 190.01(1) de la Loi surles
municipalites se lisent comme suit:
"190.01 (2) Nul ne do it tolerer qu'un batiment ou une construction qu'il possede
ou occupe deviennent dangereux pour la securite du public du fait de leur
delabrement ou de leur manque de solidite."
190.01 (1) Nul de do it tolerer que soient inesthetiques des lieux qu'il possede
ou qu'il occupe en permettant la presence en un endroit quelconque de ces lieux,
a) de cendres, de ferraille, de detritus ou de dechets,
b) d'une accumulation de frisures de bois, de papier, de sciure ou d'autre
residu de fabrication ou de construction,
c) d'une epave d'automobile, de I'equipement ou des machines ou de la
carrosserie ou toutes pieces d'automobiles, d'equipements ou de machines, ou
d) d'un batiment delabre. >>
ET A TTENDU QU'il existe sur la propriete Landry un batiment de deux etages a
ossature de bois (ci-apres appele Ie << batiment Landry >>) qui est inesthetique et pose un
danger a la securite du public, y compris les intrus, et les employes des services
d'urgence, tels que les pompiers et les agents de police qui pourraient etre appeles a
entrer dans Ie batiment en fonction de leurs devoirs, en raison de I'etat delabre et du
manque de solidite et, plus particulierement les conditions suivantes :
- les planchers indiquent des problemes considerables relatifs a structure;
ces planchers sont considerablement inclines partout dans Ie batiment; il
n'y a aucun plancher dans la chambre a coucher arriere du deuxieme
etage; Ie plancher de la salle a manger s'affaisse et des trous sont
evidents dans les autres planchers;
- Ie cote est du batiment Landry semble s'enfoncer et Ie parement se
boucle, indiquant de serieux problemes de structure;
- les planchers sont couverts du materiel tombe des plafonds, de la vitre,
des dechets et d'autre detritus;
- il n'y a aucun eclairage artificiel a I'interieur du batiment;
- de gros trous sont creuses dans certains plafonds et Ie materiel de
I'interieur est suspendu tandis que d'autres plafonds risquent de
s'effondrer;
- des sections importantes sont manquantes sur les murs; la moisissure
et I'humidite couvrent certains murs;
- certaines fenetres sont cassees et des materiaux de construction,
comme les solins et les soffites pendent du batiment; cela represente un
danger pour les personnes presentes a I'exterieur du batiment qui
pourraient etre blessees si la vitre et les materiaux devaient tomber.
L'etat de la propriete et du batiment Landry est montree sur les photographies
presentees comme annexe << G >> et decrit dans Ie rapport d'inspection redige par Amy
Poffenroth, Ing., agente d'execution des arretes municipaux, en date du 27 aout 2004, et
presente comme annexe << H >>. Les commentaires du Service d'incendie de Saint John
sont presentes a I'annexe << I >> et les commentaires du Service de police de Saint John
sont presentes a I'annexe << J >>.
ET A TTENDU QU'apres avoir procede a I'etude a) du rapport d'inspection susmentionne
redige par Amy Poffenroth, b) du rapport redige par Ie directeur general et autres en
date du 23 septembre 2004, c) du rapport redige par Ie chef Robert Simonds, du Service
d'incendie de Saint John, d) des commentaires formules par Brian Fillmore, chef adjoint
du service de police de Saint John et, e) du rapport oral presente par M. William
Edwards, Ing., inspecteur des batiments de The City of Saint John, nous concluons que
Ie batiment et la propriete Landry contreviennent a I'arrete, vu leur etat inesthetique et
dangereux pour la securite publique.
IL EST RESOLU que Alfred Joseph Landry et Geraldine Shirley Landry doivent
immediatement rendre securitaire Ie batiment et Ie maintenir en securite contre toute
penetration interdite.
IL EST DE PLUS RESOLU QUE I'inspecteur des batiments est nomme afin de delivrer
et de signifier a Alfred Joseph Landry et Geraldine Shirley Landry, un avis en vertu de
I'alinea 190.01 (3) de la Loi sur les municipalites. Ledit avis impose a Alfred Joseph
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Landry et Geraldine Shirley Landry, dans un delai de quinze jours, a ordonner de
proceder comme suit:
(1) so it d'executer les travaux, decrits au rapport d'inspection susmentionne,
redige par Amy Poffenroth, necessaires afin de remedier a I'etat dangereux et
inesthetique du batiment et de la propriete Landry;
(2) so it de demolir Ie batiment Landry et d'enlever tous les dechets de la
propriete Landry.
IL EST DE PLUS RESOLU QU'advenant Ie cas ou Alfred Joseph Landry et Geraldine
Shirley Landry refusent de se conformer audit avis, M. William Edwards est alors charge
de presenter une demande devant la Cour du Bane de la Reine du Nouveau-Brunswick
pour en obtention d'une ordonnance stipulant que a) Alfred Joseph Landry et Geraldine
Shirley Landry doivent, dans un delai de 15 jours ou dans un delai que la cour estime
adequat, remedier a I'etat dangereux et inesthetique du batiment Landry soit en Ie
demolissant et en enlevant les dechets de la propriete Landry, so it en executant les
travaux susmentionnes; et b) The City of Saint John soit autorisee a proceder a la
demolition du batiment Landry et a I'enlevement des dechets, aux frais de Alfred Joseph
Landry et Geraldine Shirley Landry, advenant que Alfred Joseph Landry et Geraldine
Shirley Landry refusent de se conformer a I'ordonnance. M. William Edwards est
autorise a delivrer les certificats vises par I'article 190.01 de la Loi sur les municipalites.
IL EST DE PLUS RESOLU QUE I'avocat municipal ou son representant est par les
presentes autorise a deposer Ie certificat delivre par M. Edwards a la Cour du Bane de la
Reine pour la province du Nouveau-Brunswick, a I'enregistrer au bureau de
I'enregistrement pour Ie comte de Saint John et a proceder a I'execution dudit certificat
comme jugement obtenu de la Cour.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4.3 (a) Public Hearing Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment 589-593 Lancaster
Ave.
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 589-593 Lancaster Avenue, having
a total area of approximately 460 square metres, also identified as being PID Number
394577, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "R-4" Four Family Residential, to
recognize an existing three-family dwelling as requested by Paul William Daigle.
(b) Report from the Planning Advisory Committee
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a
copy of Planning staff's report considered at its September 21, 2004 meeting at which
the Committee decided to recommend approval of the proposal as set out in the staff
recommendation recommending that Common Council re-zone a parcel of land with an
area of approximately 460 square metres, located at 589-593 Lancaster Avenue, also
identified as being PID Number 394577, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to
"R-4" Four Family Residential with Section 39 conditions.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed re-zoning
with no one presenting.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed re-zoning
with Paul Daigle, owner of the property advising that he is in agreement with the
Planning Advisory Committee report, noting that he does not live at the property.
On motion of Councillor Ferguson
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", be amended by re-zoning a parcel
of land located at 589-593 Lancaster Avenue, also identified as being PID Number
394577, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "R-4" Four Family Residential
classification, with Section 39 conditions be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The
City of Saint John".
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On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", be amended by re-zoning a parcel
of land located at 589-593 Lancaster Avenue, also identified as being PID Number
394577, from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "R-4" Four Family Residential
classification with Section 39 conditions be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of
The City of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the correspondence regarding the
above matter be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4.3 a) Audience publique concernant Ie projet de modification relatif a I'arrete
sur Ie zonage visant Ie 589-593, avenue Lancaster
Le greffier communal affirme que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement au
rezonage propose d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 589-593, avenue Lancaster, d'une
superficie d'environ 460 metres carres et portant Ie NID 394577, afin de la faire passer
de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a zone
residentielle - habitations de quatre logements << R-4 >>, dans Ie but de permettre une
habitation existante a trois logements, a la demande de Paul William Daigle.
b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un
exemplaire du rapport du personnel d'urbanisme qui a ete etudie lors de la reunion du
21 septembre 2004, a laquelle Ie comite a decide de recommander I'approbation de la
proposition telle qu'etablie en vertu de la recommandation du personnel qui
recommande que Ie conseil communal procede au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain
d'une superficie d'environ 460 metres carres, situee au 589-593, avenue Lancaster, et
portant Ie NID 394577, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a zone residentielle - habitations de quatre
logements << R-4 >>, sous reserve des conditions imposees par I'article 39.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition au projet de rezonage, mais
personne ne prend la parole.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui au projet de rezonage et Paul Daigle,
proprietaire du bien-fonds, affirme qu'il est d'accord avec Ie rapport presente par Ie
Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, soulignant qu'il n'a pas elu domicile a ladite propriete.
Proposition du conseiller Ferguson
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain
situee au 589-593, avenue Lancaster, portant Ie NID 394577, afin de faire passer la
designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales
<< R-2 >> a zone residentielle - habitations de quatre logements << R-4 >>, fasse I'objet
d'une premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de
The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain
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situee au 589-593, avenue Lancaster, portant Ie NID 394577, afin de faire passer la
designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales
<< R-2 >> a zone residentielle - habitations de quatre logements << R-4 >>, fasse I'objet
d'une deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de
The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
QUE la correspondance relative au sujet
susmentionne soit acceptee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4.4 (a) Public Hearing Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Mountain View
Drive - McAllister Dr.
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land located at Mountain View Drive and McAllister
Drive with an area of approximately 3.7 hectares, also identified as being PID Numbers
55116966 and 55147532 and portions of PID Numbers 55164495 and 55165765, as
follows:
(a) an approximately 0.8-hectare portion of PID Number 55147532 from "RS-2" One and
Two Family Suburban Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential;
(b) an approximately 1.3-hectare portion of PID Numbers 55147532, 55164495 and
55165765 from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential and "R-2" One and
Two Family Residential to "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential;
(c) an approximately 1.6-hectare portion of PID Numbers 55116966 and 55147532 from
"RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business.
(b) Report from the Planning Advisory Committee
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a
copy of Planning staff's report considered at its September 21, 2004 meeting at which
the Committee decided to recommend approval of the proposal as set out in the staff
recommendation, recommending that Common Council re-zone a parcel of land with an
area of approximately 2.9 hectares, located at Mountain View Drive and McAllister Drive,
also identified as being PID Numbers 55116966 and 55147532 and a portion of PID
Number 55164495.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed re-zoning
with the following presenting:
Ms. Shelley Rinehart addressed Council in opposition to the proposal on behalf of
residents of the area, and depicted a letter in opposition with thirty-five signatures. Ms
Rinehart gave a presentation indicating that, in her opinion, the proposed multiple
residential and commercial components of the proposal do not fit in with the existing
Forest Hills low density residential neighborhood. Ms. Rinehart also expressed the
opinion that the proposal would increase traffic congestion and create a dangerous
walking environment on Mountain View Drive; would detract from the aesthetic appeal of
the neighborhood, and would negatively affect property values. She stated that the
residents are not opposed to development, and suggested garden homes instead of the
multiple residential and commercial complexes.
Bob Rinehart of 3 Lynne Avenue spoke in opposition to the proposed re-zoning citing
noise from commercial activity which may deter potential buyers of condominiums, and
that the addition of commercial activities does not fit with the neighborhood.
The Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favor of the proposed re-zoning
with the applicant, Bob Darling of North Star Holdings, advising that he is in agreement
with the Planning Advisory Committee report, except where it concerns the commercial
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re-zoning. He noted that the Planning Advisory Committee suggested a 55 metre buffer
zone between the residential and business zones, and requested a change be made to
a 6 metre buffer zone with a berm and to stipulate the next 49 metres be parking. Mr.
Darling added that he could perhaps have communicated better with the residents when
planning the development.
(Councillor Ferguson withdrew from the meeting citing a possible conflict of interest)
Councillors questioned Mr. Baird on specifics of spot zoning as it relates to this proposed
re-zoning, to which Mr. Baird clarified that a mix of town houses, apartment buildings
and single family residences does not necessarily imply spot zoning and that indeed a
diversity can be favorable.
Councillor Tait raised a point of order during Councillor Court's questioning to Mr. Baird
stating that the questioning proceeded to address another issue. The Mayor ruled that
the direction of the questioning cease.
(c) Letter Opposing Proposed Re-zoning
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the proposed re-zoning of a parcel
of land located at Mountain View Drive and McAllister Drive as it pertains to the
following: (a) an approximately 0.8-hectare portion of PID Number 55147532 from
"RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family
Residential be given first and second readings by title, and that the proposed re-zoning
of the same parcel of land as described below be tabled:
(b) an approximately 1.3-hectare portion of PID Numbers 55147532, 55164495 and
55165765 from "RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential and "R-2" One and
Two Family Residential to "RM-1" Three Storey Multiple Residential;
(c) an approximately 1.6-hectare portion of PID Numbers 55116966 and 55147532 from
"RS-2" One and Two Family Suburban Residential to "B-2" General Business.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", be amended, by re-zoning a parcel
of land with an area of approximately 0.8 hectares, located at Mountain View Drive, also
identified as being a portion of PID Number 55147532, from "RS-2" One and Two Family
Suburban Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential be read a first time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a first time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The
City of Saint John"
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hooton
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John", be amended by re-zoning a parcel
of land with an area of approximately 0.8 hectares, located at Mountain View Drive, also
identified as being a portion of PID Number 55147532, from "RS-2" One and Two Family
Suburban Residential to "R-2" One and Two Family Residential be read a second time.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a second time by title, the by-law entitled, "A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of
The City of Saint John".
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that staff meet with the developer and
residents and report back to Council in two weeks.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the correspondence regarding the
above matter be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(The Mayor declared a possible conflict of interest in the Proposed Zoning By-law
amendment at 597 Wallace Court and withdrew from the meeting. Deputy Mayor
Hooton took the Chair.)
(Councillors Titus and White withdrew from the meeting.)
(Councillor Ferguson re-entered the meeting.)
4.4 a) Audience publique concernant Ie projet de modification relatif a I'arrete
sur Ie zonage visant les promenades Mountain View et McAllister
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a un projet
de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee aux promenades Mountain View et
McAllister, d'une superficie d'environ 3,7 hectares et portant les NID 55116966 et
55147532 et une partie des NID 55164495 et 55165765, comme suit:
a) une parcelle d'une superficie d'environ 0,8 hectare portant Ie NID 55147532 en vue
de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et
bifamiliales << R-2 >>;
b) une parcelle d'une superficie d'environ 1,3 hectare portant les NID 55147532,
55164495 et 55165765 en vue de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue-
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> et de zone residentielle - habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a zone d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois
etages << RM-1 >>;
c) une parcelle d'une superficie d'environ 1,6 hectare portant les NID 55116966 et
55147532 en vue de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>.
b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un
exemplaire du rapport du personnel d'urbanisme qui a ete etudie lors de la reunion du
21 septembre 2004, a laquelle Ie comite a decide de recommander I'approbation de la
proposition telle qu'etablie en vertu de la recommandation du personnel qui
recommande que Ie conseil communal procede au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain
d'une superficie d'environ 2,9 hectares, situee aux promenades Mountain View et
McAllister, et portant les NID 55116966,55147532 et une partie du NID 55164495.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition au projet de rezonage, les personnes
suivantes ayant pris la parole:
Madame Shelley Rinehart confirme au conseil son opposition a la proposition au nom
des residents du quartier et presente une lettre d'opposition comprenant trente-cinq
signatures. Madame Rinehart fait une presentation et indique qu'a son sens les
composantes multiples de la proposition relatives au projet residentiel et commercial, ne
s'agencent pas bien au quartier residentiel a faible densite de Forest Hills. Mme Rinehart
exprime egalement I'opinion que ladite proposition augmenterait la circulation et
engendrerait un environnement dangereux pour les baladeurs sur la promenade
Mountain View; que I'aspect esthetique du quartier serait devalue et qu'il y aurait un effet
negatif sur la valeur des proprietes. Elle indique que les residents ne s'opposent pas au
developpement et elle suggere la construction de maisons a patio plutot que
d'immeubles a logements multiples et de centres commerciaux.
Bob Rinehart, residant au 3, avenue Lynne, exprime son opposition au projet de
rezonage et souligne que Ie bruit provenant de I'activite commerciale pourrait dissuader
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les acheteurs eventuels de coproprietes et que I'ajout d'activites commerciales ne
s'agence pas bien au quartier.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui au projet de rezonage et Ie demandeur,
Bob Darling, de I'entreprise North Star Holdings, affirme qu'il est d'accord avec Ie rapport
presente par Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme, a I'exception des dispositions relatives
au rezonage commercial. II indique que Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme suggere
I'amenagement d'une zone tampon d'une superficie de 55 metres entre les zones
residentielles et les zones commerciales et il demande qu'une modification soit apportee
pour permettre une zone tampon d'une superficie de 6 metres, y compris une berme, et
de stipuler que les 49 metres suivants soient utilises pour amenager une aire de
stationnement. M. Darling ajoute qu'il aurait peut-etre pu communiquer plus clairement
avec les residents lors de la planification de I'amenagement.
(Le conseiller Ferguson quitte la reunion, invoquant un conflit d'interets possible.)
Les conseillers posent des questions a M. Baird afin d'obtenir des precisions relatives au
zonage parcellaire visant ledit projet de rezonage et M. Baird assure qu'un melange de
maisons en rangee, d'immeubles a logements et d'habitations unifamiliales ne signifie
pas necessairement I'etablissement du zonage parcellaire et qu'effectivement, la
diversite est agreable.
Le conseiller Tait souleve une objection pendant I'interrogation de M. Baird par Ie
conseiller Court, indiquant que ladite interrogation s'est penchee sur un autre sujet. Le
maire ordonne que I'interrogation sur ce sujet se termine.
c) Lettre d'opposition au projet de rezonage
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
QUE Ie projet de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain
situee aux promenades Mountain View et McAllister, relativement aux dispositions
suivantes: a) une superficie d'environ 0,8 hectare d'une parcelle portant Ie
NID 55147532, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle de
banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales (<< RS-2 >>) a zone residentielle-
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales (<< R-2 >>), fasse I'objet d'une premiere et
deuxieme lectures, par titre et, que Ie projet de rezonage de ladite parcelle, telle que
decrite ci-dessous, soit reporte :
b) une parcelle d'une superficie d'environ 1,3 hectare portant les NID 55147532,
55164495 et 55165765 en vue de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue-
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> et de zone residentielle - habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a zone d'immeubles a logements multiples de trois
etages << RM-1 >>;
c) une parcelle d'une superficie d'environ 1,6 hectare portant les NID 55116966 et
55147532 en vue de la faire passer de zone residentielle de banlieue - habitations
unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone commerciale generale << B-2 >>.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain
d'une superficie d'environ 0,8 hectare, situee sur la promenade Mountain View et portant
Ie NID 55147532, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle
de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone residentielle-
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une premiere lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Premiere lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de
The City of Saint John >>.
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Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie maire suppleant Hooton
QUE I'arrete intitule <<Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie
zonage de The City of Saint John >>, relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain
d'une superficie d'environ 0,8 hectare, situee sur la promenade Mountain View et portant
Ie NID 55147532, afin de faire passer la designation s'y rapportant de zone residentielle
de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-2 >> a zone residentielle-
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >>, fasse I'objet d'une deuxieme lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Deuxieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule << Arrete modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de
The City of Saint John >>.
Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller McGuire
QUE les employes municipaux rencontrent
I'entrepreneur et les residents et fassent Ie compte rendu au conseil dans deux
semaines.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
QUE la correspondance relative au sujet
susmentionne soit acceptee a titre informatif.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Le maire quitte la reunion, invoquant un conflit d'interets possible relativement au projet
de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant Ie 597, impasse Wallace. Le maire
suppleant Hooton assume la presidence.)
(Les conseillers Titus et White quittent la reunion.)
(Le conseiller Ferguson se joint de nouveau a la reunion.)
4.5 (a) Public Hearing Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment 597 Wallace Court
The Common Clerk advised that the necessary advertising was completed with regard to
the proposed re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 597 Wallace Court having a total
area of approximately 6,000 square metres, also identified as being PID Numbers
414375,55116693,55162879 and 55166375, from "R-1B" One Family Residential and
"R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "TH" Townhouse, to permit a garden home
townhouse development and/or two-family dwellings as requested by Redpath Realty
Ltd.
(b) Report from the Planning Advisory Committee
Consideration was given to a report from the Planning Advisory Committee submitting a
copy of Planning staff's report considered at its September 21, 2004 meeting at which
the Committee decided not to recommend approval of the application for re-zoning a
parcel of land located at 597 Wallace Court, also identified as being PID Numbers
414375,55116693,55162879 and 55166375, from "R-1B" One Family Residential and
"R-2" One and Two Family Residential to "TH" Townhouse classification.
The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed
re-zoning with the following presenters:
Don Leger of Wallace Court expressed his concerns that the width of the private road is
too narrow to accommodate the development and required services to the residents, and
that there would be a loss of mature trees on the street.
John Lane of Wallace Court cited problems with snow removal on the street where
drainage is a problem at the end of the cul-de-sac.
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Dan Ferris of Wallace Court advised Council that his concern is with increased traffic
and lack of parking spaces.
Dr. Beth McCann, 580 Sand Cove Road, reiterated the concerns already expressed.
Angela Graham, 605 Wallace Court, stated that her property borders on the road into
Wallace Court and with the development would lose privacy, and that she is concerned
that the run-off from piles of snow may end up in her basement.
Jack McQuinn, 582 Sand Cove Road noted that the development will negatively affect
his quality of life and that he is concerned over the loss of trees in the area.
Patrick Scanlon, 578 Sand Cove Road expressed his concern regarding a potential
hazard for vehicles turning around at the end of the road.
The Deputy Mayor called for members of the public to speak in favour of the proposed
re-zoning with the following presenters:
Jim Coloris, 596 Sand Cove Road, a Real Estate Broker and applicant, presented a brief
history of his experience in real estate development and clarified that the development
would not consist of townhouses, but rather 11 garden homes with garages. He showed
photographs of what the garden homes would look like, and presented a letter with
approximately 17 names of neighbors who are in favor of the development.
Rick Turner of Hughes Surveys and Consultants spoke in favor of the project and noted
that he did not agree with the Planning Advisory Committee Report, and noted that most
of the concerns are addressed in the staff report, and pointed out that he supports this
report, referring to buffers, grading to correct the problem of drainage at the end of the
road, and that the Fire Department was consulted with regard to turn-around capabilities
on the street and its response was that there is adequate space. Mr. Turner concluded
that in his opinion the development is compatible for both one and two storey buildings.
Discussion followed with Councillors posing questions to the presenters and staff, with
Councillor Tait noting that the application presented to Council differs from the
information presented by the applicant this evening. Mr. Baird added that prior to this
evening's presentation by the developer, he had not been informed that the proposal
was for one story buildings with garages.
On motion of Councillor Tait
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the application for proposed
re-zoning of a parcel of land located at 597 Wallace Court having a total area of
approximately 6,000 square metres, also identified as being PID Numbers 414375,
55116693,55162879 and 55166375, from "R-1 B" One Family Residential and "R-2" One
and Two Family Residential to "TH" Townhouse, to permit a garden home townhouse
development and/or two-family dwellings as requested by Redpath Realty Ltd. be
denied.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
(The Mayor and Councillors White and Titus re-entered the meeting)
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that Council hear the presentation,
item number 2.2, Marketing Levy, and refer the remaining agenda items to October 4,
2004.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
4.5 a) Audience publique concernant Ie projet de modification relatif a I'arrete
sur Ie zonage visant Ie 597, impasse Wallace
Le greffier communal indique que les avis requis ont ete publies relativement a un projet
de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 597, impasse Wallace, d'une superficie
d'environ 6 000 metres carres, portant les NID 414375,55116693,55162879 et
55166375, afin de la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales
<< R-1 B >> et zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a zone
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d'habitations en rangee << TH >>, afin de permettre I'amenagement de maisons a patio ou
d'habitations bifamiliales, a la demande de Redpath Realty Ltd.
b) Rapport du Comite consultatif d'urbanisme
Examen d'un rapport presente par Ie Comite consultatif d'urbanisme accompagne d'un
exemplaire du rapport du personnel d'urbanisme etudie lors de la reunion du
21 septembre 2004, a laquelle Ie comite a decide de ne pas recommander I'approbation
de la demande de rezonage d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 597, impasse Wallace,
portant les NID 414375,55116693,55162879 et 55166375, afin de la faire passer de
zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales (<< R-1 B >>) et zone residentielle -
habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales (<< R-2 >>) a zone d'habitations en
rangee (<< TH >>).
Le maire suppleant invite Ie public a exprimer son opposition au projet de rezonage, les
personnes suivantes ayant pris la parole:
Don Leger, residant sur I'impasse Wallace exprime ses inquietudes, a savoir que la rue
privee n'est pas assez large pour accueillir I'amenagement et les services requis par les
residents et que certains arbres matures dans la rue seraient abattus.
John Lane, residant sur I'impasse Wallace cite des problemes lies au deneigement de la
rue et au drainage au bout du cul-de-sac.
Dan Ferris, residant sur I'impasse Wallace, exprime ses preoccupations devant Ie
conseil relativement a I'augmentation de la circulation et Ie manque d'espaces de
stationnement.
La docteure Beth McCann, residant au 580, chemin Sand Cove, reitere les inquietudes
exprimees anterieurement.
Angela Graham, residant au 605, impasse Wallace, indique que sa propriete longe Ie
bord de la voie de I'impasse Wallace et qu'elle perdrait son intimite si I'amenagement
devait de produire et qu'elle s'inquiete que I'ecoulement provenant des banes de neige
pourrait s'introduire dans son sous-sol.
Jack McQuinn, residant au 582, du chemin Sand Cove, allegue que I'amenagement aura
un effet negatif sur la qualite de vie et il s'inquiete de I'abatage d'arbres dans Ie quartier.
Patrick Scanlon, residant au 578, chemin Sand Cove, exprime ses preoccupations
relatives au danger potentiel visant les vehicules qui utiliseraient Ie cul-de-sac pour
effectuer des virages.
Le maire invite Ie public a exprimer son appui au projet de rezonage et les personnes
suivantes prennent la parole.
Jim Coloris, residant au 596, chemin Sand Cove, agent immobilier et demandeur,
presente un bref historique de son experience en amenagement immobilier et affirme
que ledit amenagement ne prevoit pas de maisons en rangee, mais plutot onze maisons
a patio avec garages. II presente des photographies de modeles de maisons a patio
accompagnees d'une lettre signee par 17 voisins qui sont en faveur de I'amenagement.
Rick Turner, de I'entreprise Hughes Surveys and Consultants, exprime son appui au
projet et indique qu'il n'est pas d'accord avec Ie rapport presente par Ie Comite
consultatif d'urbanisme et que la majorite des inquietudes formulees sont traitees dans
Ie rapport du personnel et, il souligne qu'il appuie ce dernier rapport et mentionne les
tampons, Ie nivellement pour corriger Ie probleme lie au drainage au bout du chemin et,
que Ie service d'incendie a ete consulte relativement a la possibilite du virage sur la rue
et que ce dernier indique que I'espace est adequat. En terminant, M. Turner indique,
qu'a son sens, I'amenagement est compatible avec les batiments d'un etage et de deux
etages egalement.
Une discussion s'ensuit et les conseillers posent des questions aux personnes qui se
sont presentees devant Ie conseil et aux employes; Ie conseiller Tait indique que la
demande presentee au conseil differe de I'information presentee par Ie demandeur ce
soir. M. Baird ajoute qu'avant ladite presentation de I'entrepreneur, il n'etait pas au
courant que la proposition visait des batiments d'un etage avec garages.
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Proposition du conseiller Tait
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE la demande visant Ie projet de rezonage
d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 597, impasse Wallace, d'une superficie d'environ
6000 metres carres, portant les NID 414375,55116693,55162879 et 55166375, afin de
la faire passer de zone residentielle - habitations unifamiliales << R-1 B >> et zone
residentielle - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R-2 >> a zone d'habitations en
rangee << TH >>, afin de permettre I'amenagement de maisons a patio ou d'habitations
bifamiliales, ala demande de Redpath Realty Ltd., so it rejetee.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
(Le maire et les conseillers White et Titus sont de nouveau presents a la reunion.)
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
QUE Ie conseil permette la presentation relative au
point 2.2, taxe a la commercialisation, et reporte les points de I'ordre du jour non traites
a la reunion du 4 octobre 2004.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
8.1 Third Reading Proposed By-law Amendment 80 Maria Crescent
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Ferguson
RESOLVED that item number 8.1, Third Reading
80 Maria Crescent, be brought forward.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 100-663 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by
re-zoning a parcel of land located at 80 Maria Crescent, identified as being PID Number
55169502 from "RR" One Family Rural Residential to "RS-1" One and Two Family
Suburban Residential classification, be read.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
The by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-663, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law
of The City of Saint John", was read in its entirety.
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 39
of the Community Planning Act, this same parcel of land located at 80 Maria Crescent,
identified as being PID Number 55169502 be subject to the following conditions:
(a) The use shall be limited to a one or two-family dwelling, but not including
a semi-detached building;
(b) The construction of the proposed two-family residence shall be in
accordance with detailed building and elevation plans approved by the
Development Officer that would ensure the building does not readily
appear to be a two-family home; and
(c) The property shall be limited to only one private septic disposal system
and drilled well of sufficient size and capacity to service the proposed
two-family residence, and that the plumbing works within the two-family
home always be fully integrated.
Further that upon rezoning the subject area, the land and any building or structure
thereon must be developed and used in conformity with the proposal and conditions
identified herein.
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Question being taken, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor White
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the by-law entitled, "By-law
Number C.P. 100-663 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John" by
re-zoning a parcel of land located at 80 Maria Crescent, identified as being PID Number
55169502 from "RR" One Family Rural Residential to "RS-1" One and Two Family
Suburban Residential classification, be read a third time, enacted and the corporate
common seal affixed thereto.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled, "By-law Number C.P. 100-663, A Law to
Amend the Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John".
8.1 Troisieme lecture du projet de modification de I'arrete sur Ie zonage visant
Ie 80, croissant Maria
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Ferguson
QUE Ie point numero 8.1, troisieme lecture visant Ie
80, croissant Maria, soit examine.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100-663
modifiant I'arrete sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> relativement au rezonage
d'une parcelle de terrain situee au 80, croissant Maria et portant Ie NID 55169502, pour
la faire passer de zone residentielle rurale - habitations unifamiliales << RR >> a zone
residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-1 >>, fasse I'objet
d'une lecture.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
L'arrete intitule << Arrete nO C. P. 100-663 modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>
est lu integralement.
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Court
QU'en vertu des dispositions de I'article 39 de la Loi sur
I'urbanisme, ladite parcelle de terrain situee au 80, croissant Maria, portant Ie
NID 55169502, soit soumise aux conditions suivantes :
a) L'utilisation do it se limiter a une habitation unifamiliale ou bifamiliale, sans
com prendre de construction jumelee;
b) La construction de I'habitation bifamiliale projetee doit etre conforme aux
plans d'elevation detailles approuves par I'agent d'amenagement afin que
ce dernier puisse s'assurer qu'il ne so it pas evident que Ie batiment est
une habitation bifamiliale;
c) Le terrain ne do it com prendre qu'une seule fosse septique et un seul
puits fore prives de taille et de capacite suffisantes pour repondre aux
besoins de I'habitation bifamiliale proposee, et les travaux de plomberie
dans I'habitation bifamiliale doivent etre integres.
De plus, a la suite du rezonage dudit secteur, que Ie terrain et les batiments et
constructions qui s'y trouvent soient amenages et utilises conformement a la proposition
et aux conditions ci-jointes.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
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Proposition du conseiller White
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Farren
QUE I'arrete intitule<< Arrete nO C.P. 100-663
modifiant Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >> relativement au rezonage d'une parcelle
de terrain situee au 80, croissant Maria portant Ie NID 55169502, en vue de la faire
passer de zone residentielle rurale - habitations unifamiliales << RR >> a zone
residentielle de banlieue - habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << RS-1 >>, fasse I'objet
d'une troisieme lecture, que ledit arrete so it edicte et que Ie sceau communal y so it
appose.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Troisieme lecture par titre de I'arrete intitule <<Arrete nO C.P. 100-663 modifiant I'arrete
sur Ie zonage de The City of Saint John >>.
2.2 Marketing Levy
Referring to a submitted electronic document, Craig Nickerson, General Manager of the
Courtenay Bay Inn, Vijay Kawatra, Manager of the Hilton Hotel, and Willa Mavis,
Partner/Owner of The Inn on the Cove, presented an overview of the proposed visitor
levy presentation stating that they would like to obtain Council's support for the levy so
that Council and the Accommodation Sector can go "hand-in-hand" to the Province and
request enabling legislation to implement the visitor levy. They noted that there is strong
support for the levy from the accommodation sector and stated that it would position
Saint John as a forward-thinking leader.
Ms. Mavis defined visitor levy as a fee paid by guests who stay at accommodation
properties which is over and above the room rate, adding that the increased funding
would strengthen Saint John's position in the tourism, convention and events markets.
She noted that the additional funds would be used to draw conventions and special
events, introduce new co-operative advertising opportunities for industry operators, and
provide seed money for special events.
Information comparing four other cities which have a marketing (visitor) levy, or are
poised to implement one, to Saint John was presented and listed items describing the
impact of a levy, together with its pros and cons.
Again referring to the submitted presentation, Ms. Mavis gave an example of how the
levy might work and outlined steps in the implementation process with a timeline
indicating implementation of the collection of the levy in the fall of 2005.
In conclusion, Mr. Kawatra noted the next steps as:
-Obtain Council support
-Develop a proposal from industry and the City to present to the Province, and
-Work with the Province to develop proposed legislation
On motion of Deputy Mayor Hooton
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the City approach the Provincial
Government to approve the necessary legislative amendments to allow the City the
option to implement the hotel levy, and that the City put forth a resolution at the Cities of
New Brunswick General Meeting on October 29 and 30, 2004 seeking support of
member cities to put forth a resolution to the Province in support of the appropriate
changes in legislation to allow such levy to be implemented.
Councillor White advised that he will draft the resolution and present it to Council before
taking it to the Cities of New Brunswick meeting on October 29 and 30.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2.2 Taxe a la commercialisation
Se reportant a un document soumis par voie electronique, Craig Nickerson, directeur
general de I'auberge Courtenay Bay Inn, Vijay Kawatra, gerant de I'hotel Hilton et Willa
Mavis, partenaire et proprietaire de I'auberge Inn on the Cove, ont presente un aperyu
du projet de taxe imposee aux touristes indiquant qu'ils aimeraient obtenir I'appui du
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conseil relativement a cette taxe pour que Ie conseil et Ie secteur d'hebergement
puissent se presenter << de concert >> devant les representants de la province afin de
demander la promulgation d'une loi habilitante afin de mettre en vigueur la taxe a la
commercialisation. lis indiquent que Ie secteur de I'hebergement appuie fortement la
taxe a la commercialisation et que son implantation positionnerait Saint John en tant que
chef de file innovateur.
Madame Mavis definit la taxe a la commercialisation comme les frais payes par les
clients de proprietes d'hebergement, en sus du prix de la chambre, ajoutant que Ie
financement accru servirait a renforcer la position de Saint John dans les marches du
tourisme, des congres et des evenements. Elle indique que les fonds supplementaires
seraient utilises pour attirer les congres et les evenements speciaux, presenter de
nouvelles occasions de publicite collective pour les exploitants dans I'industrie et fournir
des capitaux d'amoryage pour les evenements speciaux.
De I'information relative a quatre autres vi lies qui ont implante la taxe a la
commercialisation (touristes) ou qui envisagent Ie faire, et une liste de certains aspects
decrivant I'incidence d'une telle taxe, ainsi que Ie pour et Ie contre, sont presentees aux
fins de comparaison avec Saint John.
Se referant de nouveau a la presentation soumise, Mme Mavis cite un exemple de la
maniere dont la taxe pourrait fonctionner et precise les etapes du processus de mise en
03uvre et de I'echeancier visant la mise en 03uvre de I'imposition de la taxe a
I'automne 2005.
En conclusion, M. Kawatra souligne les prochaines etapes suivantes :
- I'obtention de I'appui du conseil;
- I'elaboration d'une proposition formulee par les membres de I'industrie et des
employes municipaux aux fins de presentation a la province;
- la collaboration avec la province afin d'elaborer la legislation proposee.
Proposition du maire suppleant Hooton
Appuyee par Ie conseiller Titus
QUE la ville demande au gouvernement provincial
d'approuver les modifications legislatives requises en vue de permettre a la ville I'option
de mettre en 03uvre une taxe a la commercialisation et que la ville soumette une
resolution lors de I'assemblee generale de l'Association des cites du
Nouveau-Brunswick prevue les 29 et 30 octobre 2004, afin de demander I'appui des
cites membres afin de presenter une resolution a la province appuyant les modifications
adequates a la legislation pour permettre I'imposition d'une telle taxe.
Le conseiller White indique qu'il redigera la resolution et la presentera au conseil avant
I'assemblee generale de l'Association des cites du Nouveau Brunswick, prevue les
29 et 30 octobre.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Adiournment
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11 :50 p.m.
Cloture de la reunion
Le maire declare que la seance est levee a 23 h 50.
Common Clerk/greffier communal