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2025-05-05_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jour /źƷǤ ƚŅ {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ /ƚƒƒƚƓ /ƚǒƓĭźƌ aĻĻƷźƓŭ aƚƓķğǤͲ ağǤ ЎͲ ЋЉЋЎ Committee of the Whole Њ͵ /ğƌƌ Ʒƚ hƩķĻƩ Si vous avez besoin des services en français pour une réunion de Conseil communal, veuillez contacter le bureau du greffier communal au 658-2862. Each of the following items, either in whole or in part, is able to be discussed in private pursuant to the provisions of subsection 68(1) of the Local Governance Act and Council / Committee will make a decision(s) in that respect in Open Session: Ɠķ ЍʹЍЎ Ʀ͵ƒ͵Ͳ Ћ CƌƚƚƩ .ƚğƩķƩƚƚƒͲ /źƷǤ Iğƌƌ 1.1 Approval of Minutes 68(1) 1.2 Personal Information 68(1)(b) 1.3 Financial Matter 68(1)(c) 1.4 Financial Matter 68(1)(c) 1.5 Land Matter 68(1)(d) 1.6 Financial Matter 68(1)(c) Ville de Saint John Séance du conseil communal 5 mai 2025 18 h e 2 étage de la salle du conseil communal, Hôtel de Ville Un moyen de communication électronique sera utilisé lors de cette réunion. Le public peut assister à la séance en personne à la salle du Conseil ou la regarder sur le site Web de la ville (www.saintjohn.ca) ou sur Rogers TV. Comité plénier 1. Ouverture de la séance Si vous souhaitez obtenir des services en français pour une séance du conseil communal, veuillez communiquer avec le bureau du greffier communal au 658-2862. privé en vertu des dispositions prévues au paragraphe 68(1) de la \[ƚź ƭǒƩ ƌğ ŭƚǒǝĻƩƓğƓĭĻ ƌƚĭğƌĻ. Le conseil/comité prendra une ou des décisions à cet égard au cours de la séance publique : e 16 h 45 Clôture du comité plénier Salle de conseil au 2 étage 1.1 Approbation du procèsverbal 68(1) 1.2 Renseignements personnels 68(1)b) 1.3 Question financière 68(1)c) 1.4 Question financière 68(1)c) 1.5 Question foncière 68(1)d) 1.6 Question financière 68(1)c) Séance ordinaire 1. Ouverture de la séance 1.1 Reconnaissance des terres 1.2 Hymne national 2. Approbation du procès-verbal 2.1 Procès-verbal du 22 avril 2025 5.1 concernant 5.2 Suppléments aux subventions communautaires 2025 (Recommandation dans le rapport) 5.3 rnée des Loyalistes à Fort Howe (Recommandation dans le rapport) 5.4 Contrat 2024-07 : Rue Kennedy Modifications à la station de relèvement sanitaire (Recommandation dans le rapport) 6. Commentaires présentés par les membres 7. Proclamation 7.1 Journée de la campagne Moose Hide 15 mai 2025 7.2 Semaine nationale de la police du 11 au 17 mai 2025 7.3 Semaine des travaux publics du 18 au 24 mai 2025 8. Délégations et présentations 9. Audiences publiques 9.1 Modification proposée du règlement de zonage avec présentation du ree et 2 lecture) 9.2 Modification proposée du règlement de zonage avec présentation du personnel et du rapport du comité consultatif zone ree industrielle moyenne (1 et 2 lecture) 10. Étude des arrêtés municipaux 10.1 Présentation publique Projet de modification du plan municipal 1384 chemin du lac Latimore 10.2 Présentation publique Projet de modification du plan municipal Ethos Ridge 55238471) e 10.3 lecture) 11. Interventions des membres du conseil 12. Affaires municipales évoquées par les fonctionnaires municipaux 12.1 Mise à jour catalyseurs et la défense des intérêts (verbale) 12.2 - 00374900) 13. Rapports déposés par les comités 14. Étude 15. Correspondance générale 15.1 A. Pottle : recevoir pour information puisque la zone est incluse dans la Stratégie 16. Ordre du jour supplémentaire 17. Comité plénier 17.1 Prix de reconnaissance civique 17.2 Nominations recommandées aux comités 17.3 Consentement à la cession des accords de subvention 99 King Street G.P. Inc. 17.4 Prolongation des conditions de vente du 324, rue Charlotte 18. Levée de la séance COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL April 22, 2025 / le 22 avril 2025 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN APRIL 22, 2025 AT 6:00 PM ND 2 FLOOR COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL An Electronic means of communication will be used at this meeting. The public may attend the meeting in person in the Council Chamber or view the meeting on the Website (www.saintjohn.ca) or on Rogers TV͵ Present: Mayor Donna Noade Reardon Deputy Mayor John MacKenzie Councillor-at-Large Gary Sullivan Councillor-at-Large Brent Harris Councillor Ward 1 Greg Norton (on-line) Councillor Ward 1 Joanna Killen (on-line) Councillor Ward 2 Barry Ogden Councillor Ward 3 Gerry Lowe Councillor Ward 3 Mariah Darling Councillor Ward 4 Paula Radwan Councillor Ward 4 Greg Stewart Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer B. McGovern City Solicitor J. Boucher Commissioner Finance K. Fudge Fire Chief R. Nichol Commissioner Utilities & Infrastructure Services I. Fogan Commissioner Growth & Development A. Poffenroth Commissioner Human Resources S. Hossack Director External Relations L. Kennedy City Clerk J. Taylor Administrative Assistant K. Tibbits 1. Call to Order 1 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL April 22, 2025 / le 22 avril 2025 1.1 Land Acknowledgement Councillor Darling read aloud the Land Acknowledgement and called for a moment of reflection. City of Saint John/Menaquesk is situated is the traditional territory of the Wolastoqiyik/Maliseet.The Wolastoqiyik/Maliseet along with their Indigenous Neighbours, and Friendship Treaties with the British Crown in the 1700s that protected their rights to lands 1.2 National Anthem The Saint John Symphony Youth Orchestra performed O Canada by video. 2. Approval of Minutes 2.1 Minutes of April 3, 2025 Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Harris: RESOLVED that the minutes of April 3, 2025, be approved. MOTION CARRIED. 2.2 Minutes of April 7, 2025 Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Radwan: RESOLVED that the minutes of April 7, 2025, be approved. MOTION CARRIED. 3. Approval of Agenda Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Darling: RESOLVED that the agenda of April 22, 2025 be approved with the addition of Item 17.1 Temporary License Agreement for Kent Homes on 100 Boars Head Road; 17.2 City Market Lease Renewal H&S Meats; 17.3 Village of Fundy St. Martins Boundary Alteration Request; 17.4 Contract No. 2025-12 Asphalt Resurfacing 2025; 17.5 Saint John Energy FCM Loan and Grant Agreement; and that Item 11. 1 Internal Audit of Winter Management Plan (Councillor Sullivan) and Item 12.1 Process Change for Planning Advisory Committee Meetings be moved forward on the agenda, after the Consent Agenda. MOTION CARRIED. 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest 5. Consent Agenda 2 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL April 22, 2025 / le 22 avril 2025 5.1 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-118: Tender for Asphaltic concrete Mixes, the seasonal tender for the supply of asphaltic concrete mixes be awarded as follows: Pre-Construction Season (prior to May 5th, 2025) - NRB Construction Company Ltd. Construction Season (May 5th, to November 7th, 2025) NRB Construction Company Ltd. NRB Construction Company Ltd. 5.2 RESOLVED that the submitted report M&C 2025-109: 2025 Roadway Construction Projects, be received for information. 5.3 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-111: Engineering Services Lower Cove Loop Sewer Rehabilitation, the proposal from Engineering By Houghton, for engineering design and construction management services for the Lower Cove Loop Sewer Rehabilitation project in the amount of $630,657.70, including HST be accepted; and, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the appropriate documentation in that regard. 5.4 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-112: Community Development Fund Agreement: City of Saint John Ihtoli-maqahamok The Gathering Space Stage Equipment, the City enter into an agreement with the Regional Development Corporation (RDC) for funding related to the purchase and installation of stage equipment for the Ihtoli-maqahamok - The Gathering Space Project in the form and upon the terms and conditions as attached to M&C No. 2025-112; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the said Agreement. 5.5 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-113: Contract 2024-10: McAllister Drive and Westmorland Road Traffic Signal Upgrades, Common Council approve the following: A) The reallocation of $30,296 of funding from the Shamrock Park Fence Replacement Project (24TC03) to the McAllister Drive and Westmorland Road Traffic Signal Upgrades project (24TC45) to offset a portion of the projected General Fund City share budget variance as outlined in the report; B) The deferral of the Storm Water Strategy Phase I project (24TC09) and the reallocation of $250,000 of funding from this project to the McAllister Drive and Westmorland Road Traffic Signal Upgrades project (24TC45) to offset a portion of the projected General Fund City share budget variance as outlined in the report; and, C) Contract No. 2024-10: McAllister Drive and Westmorland Road Traffic Signal Upgrades be awarded to the low tenderer, Galbraith Construction Ltd., at their tendered price of $899,057.06 (including HST) as calculated based on estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. 5.6 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-114: Materials Testing and Construction Inspection Services for 2025 and 2026, the proposal 3 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL April 22, 2025 / le 22 avril 2025 from Gemtec Consulting Engineers and Scientists Limited., for Material Testing and Construction Inspection Services for 2025 and 2026 in the amount of $1,267,019.40 including HST be accepted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. 5.7 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-115: Street Naming Fundy Quay, Common Council amend the list of Official Street Names and approve the following changes: 5.8 RESOLVED that the Council Community Fund application submitted by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie for The Corporation of the Anglican Parish of St. Mark, Saint John (Stone Church) for $250, be approved. Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Stewart: RESOLVED that the recommendation set out in each consent agenda item respectively, be adopted. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 11. Submissions by Council Members 11.1 Internal Audit of Winter Management Plan (Councillor Sullivan) Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Lowe: RESOLVED that Council request that the Finance Committee add an Internal Audit of the Committee be asked to consider this request at their next meeting. MOTION CARRIED. 12. Business Matters Municipal Officers 12.1 Process Change for Planning Advisory Committee Meetings J. Kirchner, Manager Community Planning, Change for the Planning Advisory Committee the operations of Planning Advisory Committee meetings by eliminating Public Hearings for planning applications that are not required to undergo such hearings under the Community Planning Act. The proposed change will enhance the efficiency of PAC meetings while preserving opportunities for public input on applications. (Councillor Sullivan withdrew from the meeting) Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Darling: RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-100: Process Change for Planning Advisory Committee Meetings, the Mayor, on behalf of Common Council, issue a letter to the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) directing the Committee to limit the use of Public Hearings to only those planning applications for which the PAC 4 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL April 22, 2025 / le 22 avril 2025 is the designated hearing body. These shall include applications pertaining to Conditional Use, Non-Conforming Use, Similar or Compatible Use, and Variances under the jurisdiction of the PAC. MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Lowe voting nay. 6. Members Comments Members commented on various local events. 7. Proclamation 7.1 The Mayor proclaimed the Month of May 2025 as Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) Awareness Month in The City of Saint John. 7.2 The Mayor proclaimed the Month of May 2025 as Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month in The City of Saint John. 7.3 The Mayor proclaimed May 3, 2025, as World Press Freedom Day in The City of Saint John. 8. Delegations / Presentations 9. Public Hearings 6:30 p.m. 10. Consideration of By-Laws st 10.1 Curbside Recycling for Apartment Tenants (Solid Waste By-Law Amendment) (1 nd and 2 Reading) Referring to the submitted report M&C 2025-117: Curbside Recycling for Apartment Tenants, Circular Materials is enhancing recycling accessibility for packaging and paper products by offering curbside recycling collection services for apartments and condos with more than four units. Expanding recycling options benefits the environment, extends the life of the regional landfill, and supports the city's WasteWise Program. An update to -Law is recommended. Moved by Councillor Ogden, seconded by Councillor Darling: RESOLVED that the by-law By-Law Number L.G.-7 A Law to Amend the By-Law to allow on- site recycling collection services for apartments and condos with more than four units, be read a first time. MOTION CARRIED. Read a first time by title, the by--Law Number L.G.-7 A Law to Amend the By-Law for Storage, Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste in The City of Saint John. Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: 5 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL April 22, 2025 / le 22 avril 2025 RESOLVED that the by--Law Number L.G.-7 A Law to Amend the By-Law - site recycling collection services for apartments and condos with more than four units, be read a second time. MOTION CARRIED. Read a second time by title, the by--Law Number L.G.-7 A Law to Amend the By- 10.2 Proposed Municipal Plan Amendment 160 Cosy Lake Road 30 Day Letter Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that Common Council authorize the necessary advertising with a Public Hearing to be held on Monday, June 2, 2025, in the Council Chamber at 6:30 pm. MOTION CARRIED. 13. Committee Reports ! 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 15. General Correspondence 15.1 Canadian Hemochromatosis Society: Request to illuminate a Landmark (Recommendation: Refer to CAO for illumination of the Saint John sign) Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Darling: RESOLVED that the request from the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society to illuminate a Landmark be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer for illumination of the Saint John sign. MOTION CARRIED. 15.2 C. Watson: Lorneville land redesignation for the proposed Spruce Lake Industrial Park expansion (Recommendation: Receive for Information) Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Radwan: RESOLVED that the C. Watson correspondence regarding the Lorneville land redesignation for the proposed Spruce Lake Industrial Park expansion be received for information. MOTION CARRIED. 15.3 Lorneville Community Liaison Committee Task Force: Letter to Council (Recommendation: Receive for Information) Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Darling: RESOLVED that the correspondence from the Lorneville Community Liaison Committee Task Force be received for information. 6 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL April 22, 2025 / le 22 avril 2025 MOTION CARRIED. 16. Supplemental Agenda 17. Committee of the Whole 17.1 Temporary License Agreement for Kent Homes on 100 Boars Head Road Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on April 22, 2025, the City enter into a License Agreement with Kent Homes, a division of JDI Ltd., generally in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held April 22, 2025, for the short-term use of City-owned land located at 100 Boars Head Road by Kent Homes for construction laydown area from May 1-June 30, 2025; and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said License Agreement and any other documents ancillary thereto. MOTION CARRIED. 17.2 City Market Lease Renewal H&S Meats Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Darling: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on April 22, 2025, the City renew the Lease generally in the form as presented to Committee of Market with H&S Meats Uptown Market Ltd., dba H&S Meats; and further that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute any necessary documents. MOTION CARRIED with Councillors Stewart and Lowe voting nay. 17.3 Village of Fundy-St. Martins Boundary Alteration Request Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on April 22, 2025, the CAO be directed to send a response to the Local Governance Commission Local Governance Commission Act for a boundary alteration, as described in the report to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held April 22, 2025. MOTION CARRIED. 17.4 Contract No. 2025-12: Asphalt Resurfacing 2025 Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Lowe: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on April 22, 2025, Contract No. 2025-12: Asphalt Resurfacing 2025 be awarded to the low Tenderer, Debly Enterprises Ltd., at their tendered price of $8,662,412.38 (including HST) as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. 7 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL April 22, 2025 / le 22 avril 2025 MOTION CARRIED. 17.5 Saint John Energy FCM Loan and Grant Agreement Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Councillor Darling: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on April 22, 2025, the City enter into a Loan and Grant Agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Saint John Energy in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held April 22, 2025, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said Loan and Grant Agreement and any document ancillary thereto. MOTION CARRIED. 18. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Darling: RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on April 22, 2025, be adjourned. MOTION CARRIED. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. 8 COMMON COUNCIL REPORT M&C No.2025-127 Report DateApril 29, 2025 Meeting DateMay 05, 2025 Service AreaGrowth and Community Services HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council SUBJECT: Schedulingofa Public HearingDate for421 Woodward Avenue, 510 Boars Head Road and 228 Germain Street AUTHORIZATION Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer Jennifer KirchnerAmy Poffenroth/Pankaj J. Brent McGovern Nalavde RECOMMENDATION RESOLVED That Common Council schedule public hearings on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. for: Rezoning Submitted byWoodward421 Developments Ltd. For 421 Woodward Avenue PID55002109 Rezoningand Section 59 Amendment Submitted byStantec Consulting Ltd. For 510 Boars Head Road PID55212914 Rezoning and Text Amendment Submitted byBruce Wilkin Inc. For 228 Germain Street PIDs00003889 nd Location: Council Chamber, City Hall 2floor, 15 Market Square, Saint John, NB. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to advise Common Council of the need to schedule Public Hearings for two Zoning By-Law amendmentapplicationsand to recommend an appropriate public hearing date. The proposed public hearing date is Monday, June 2, 2025. - 2 - PREVIOUS RESOLUTION At its meeting of August 3, 2004, Common Council resolved that: 1. the Commissioner of Planning and Development receive all applications for amendments to the Zoning By-law and Section 39 \[now referred as section 59\] resolutions/agreements and proceed to prepare the required advertisements; and 2. when applications are received a report will be prepared recommending the appropriate resolution setting the time and place for public hearings and be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee as required by the Community Planning Act. REPORT This report addresses the scheduling of Public Hearings for three applications to amend the Zoning By-Law. The Public Hearings are proposed for June 2, 2025. Details of the applications are outlined below and will form part of the documentation at the public hearings. A fourth public hearing was previously scheduled for June 2, 2025 for a Municipal Plan Amendment and Rezoning for 160 Cosy Lake Road. Name of Location Existing Proposed Reason Applicant Zone Zones Woodward421 421 Low-Rise Mid-Rise To construct 2 Developments Woodward Residential (RL) Residential apartment Ltd. Avenue (PID: (RM) buildings. 55002109) Name of Location Existing Proposed Reason Applicant Zone Zones Stantec 510 Boars Neighbourhood Mid-Rise To remove the Consulting Ltd. Head (PID: Community Residential requirement that 55212914) Facility (CFN) (RM) the apartment building be used for seniors housing. Name of Location Existing Proposed Reason Applicant Zone Zones Bruce Wilkin 228 Germain Neighbourhood Urban Centre To convert a Inc. Street (PID: Community Residential former church 00003889) Facility (CFN) (RC) into residential with limited commercial uses. While the holding of public hearings for Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law amendments is a legislative requirement of the Community Planning Act, it is also a key component of a clear and consistent land development processes envisioned in the One Stop Development Shop Program. These processes provide - 3 - transparency and predictability for the development community and City residents. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT The proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment falls within the Council Priority of SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES The scheduling of the public hearings will ensure that the proposed by-law amendments satisfy the legislative and service requirements as mandated by the Community Planning Act including the required Public Notification of the Public Hearings. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS The proposed amendments are circulated to other City Service Areas and external Agencies and Government Departments for feedback. ATTACHMENTS None COMMON COUNCIL REPORT M&C No.2025-120 Report DateApril 30, 2025 Meeting DateMay 05, 2025 Service AreaStrategic Services HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council SUBJECT: 2025 Community Grants Top Ups AUTHORIZATION Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer Lori LambertAmy Poffenroth/David J. Brent McGovern Dobbelsteyn RECOMMENDATION On the recommendation of the Community Grants Committee, the CAO recommends that Common Council: Redistribute and award the remainingof$6,500 in Community Grants funding to applicants of the2025 Community Grants Program selected by the Community Grants Committee and as listed in MC 2025-120, and direct the Chief Financial Officer to facilitate payment to the successful organizations. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A recipient of a 2025 Community Grants is unable to fulfill the outcomes upon which the grant was awarded.The Community Grants Committee met for a second time to select grant recipients they felt were deserving of small increases to their original awards (top-up amounts), thus ensuring the total 2025 envelope was entirely dispersed to the community. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION Common Council Resolution, March 10, 2025 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-062: Community Grants Program2025, Common Council: 1) Award the successful applicants of the 2025 Community Grants Program selected by the Community Grants Committee and as listed in MC 2025-062, and direct the Chief Financial Officer to facilitate payment to the successful organizations; and, 2) Refer the funding request submitted by the Community Grants Committee for - 2 - an increased budget envelope of $50,000 annually for Community Grants to the Finance Committee for their consideration for the 2026 Operating Budget deliberations. REPORT Following Common Council approval of the 2025 Community Grant Program MC 2025-62, staff began notifying successful recipients of their award with directions to sign the Memorandum of Understanding, which outlines the terms and conditions of the funding award. In response, an applicant, Adapt Education, indicated that their scope of work and objectives had changed for the 2025 year, and they were unable to fulfill the outcomes upon which their sixty-five hundred dollars ($6,500) Community Grant was awarded. City staff notified them their award offer was rescinded and encouraged them to reapply in a future year when they could confirm the delivery of programming and projected outcomes. With sixty-five hundred ($6,500) left unawarded, the Community Grants Committee met with the intention to redistribute the funds to organizations they felt deserving of additional funding. Consideration was first given to other applicants that had previously applied for funding in 2025 but were denied. After a review, the Committee determined that those prior applicants still did not score adequately on the evaluation matrix to merit a grant for 2025. Instead, the Community Grants Committee decided to top up projects whose applications (and the organizations leading them) demonstrated high achievement in outcome delivery and would allow them to better fulfil the outcomes they proposed on their original applications. It should be noted that even with a top up, none of the groups receiving additional funding are receiving the full amount of funding they requested on their original applications. The Community Grants Committee recommends that Saint John Common Council - 1. Tucker Park Recreation Association Inc. $1,500.00 (A new total of $6,500 supports hand-on educational experiences in biodiversity for youth, seniors, and visitors of all ages.) 2. Seaside Lawn Bowling Club $1,500.00 (A new total of $4,500 supports the Atlantic Championships, bringing up to 500 spectators and showcasing this accessible sport to all ages.) 3. Shining Horizons Therapeutic Riding Association $1,000.00 (A new total of $9,000 supports therapeutic and life-skills programming for children and youth with physical and mental challenges.) - 3 - 4. Saint John Cycling (Skills Park Restoration) $1,000.00 (A new total of $6,000 supports the skills park restoration project led by SJ Cycling, a group that has donated hundreds of volunteer hours to trail building in Rockwood Park.) 5. Elizabeth Fry NB $500.00 (A new total of $8,500 supports a therapeutic housing program for women impacted by criminalization.) 6. First Steps Housing Project Inc. $500.00 (A new total of $8,000 supports pregnant and parenting young women in need.) 7. Seniors' Resource Centre $500.00 (A new total of $7,500 supports the Centre in delivering resources and activities to enhance wellness and quality of life for seniors.) STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT The Community Grants Program aligns with Common Council's Priorities of GROWTH and BELONG by supporting opportunities for growth and prosperity, and to foster a vibrant city through investment in arts, culture, and recreation experiences that create a sense of community pride. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES The 2025 General Fund Operating Budget included a total envelope of $214,000 for the Community Grants Program. The Community Grants Committee is recommending reallocating $6500 in previously approved funding that was unable to be used by an applicant. Should the recommendation outlined in this report be approved by Common Council, the total envelope of Community Grant funding for 2025 will be dispersed. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS Grant allocations are determined by the Community Grants Evaluation Committee. The Finance Department was also consulted. ATTACHMENTS N/A /haahb /hb/L\[w9thw M&C No.2025-124 Report DateApril 29, 2025 Meeting DateMay 05, 2025 Service AreaGeneral Counsel HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council SUBJECT: \[źĭĻƓƭĻ ŅƚƩ \[ƚǤğƌźƭƷ 5ğǤaźƌźƷğƩǤ DǒƓ {ğƌǒƷĻ ğƷ CƚƩƷ IƚǞĻ AUTHORIZATION Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer Curtis LangilleJacqueline Boucher and J.Brent McGovern Melanie C. Tompkins, K.C. RECOMMENDATION That The City of Saint Johnenter into aLicenseAgreement with HisMajesty The King In Right Of Canada, as represented by the Minister of National Defence,in the form as attached to M&C 2025-124, for the purpose of conducting a Loyalist Day 21 Gun Saluteon a portion of PID414276being Fort Howe, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the said LicenseAgreement. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY As part ofongoing training,HisMajesty The KingIn Right Of Canada, as represented by the Minister of National Defence,is planning to conduct a 21-Gun salute in honor of Loyalist Dayheld on May 18 this year. There would be a 105mm LG1 Howitzergun on-site along with support vehicles for the purpose ofthe intended salute. The proponent has provided the attachedlicense agreement,including a map illustrating the area overwhich the Licenseis desired for considerationby The City of Saint John whichwould allow this activityto proceed. The purpose of this report is to seek authority for the Cityto enter into the attached license. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION N/A REPORT As a part of ongoing training,HisMajesty The KingIn Right Of Canada, as represented by the Minister of National Defence,has requested a license from the Cityto allow fora 21-Gun Salute to honor Loyalist Day, which will be celebrated on May 18, 2025, on City property. The activitywould involvethe use of a 105mm LG1howitzer gun withblank ammunition. This activitywould be conducted on City owned property located at Fort Howein a parking lot,as illustrated on theattached map, and is for a total of 4 hours. No fee is warranted given the short duration of the license.IfCouncil is agreeable to the use, the attached License Agreement will facilitatethis military - 2 - saluteto proceed.Licenses have previously been issued for this purpose at Fort Howe and other City-owned sites for Loyalist Days. The General Counsel Office has reviewed the attached License Agreement and are supportive of the terms and conditions that are detailed therein, ensuring the responsibilities of all parties involved while also ensuring the City is protected from any liability. Communications department has been contacted and made aware of this activity. They would be instructed to provide appropriate notice to the public in advance of this salute to minimize any concerns there may be for this planned activity. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT N/A SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES There is no material financial consideration for this license, as it is for a short duration (4 hours). INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS City Works and Transportation (Parking, Parks and Recreational Facilities) along with Growth and Community Development have reviewed the request and are supportive of the event being conducted at Fort Howe. The attached License Agreement has been reviewed by GCO who are satisfied with the Terms and Conditions to protect in this matter. ATTACHMENTS 1. License Agreement; and 2. Aerial photography showing area. /hb/L\[w9thw M&C No.2025 -130 Report DateApril 29, 2025 Meeting DateMay 05, 2025 Service AreaUtilities and Infrastructure Services HerWorship Mayor DonnaNoade ReardonandMembers of Council SUBJECT: /ƚƓƷƩğĭƷ ЋЉЋЍΏЉАʹ YĻƓƓĻķǤ {ƷƩĻĻƷ{ğƓźƷğƩǤ \[źŅƷ {ƷğƷźƚƓ aƚķźŅźĭğƷźƚƓƭ AUTHORIZATION Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadSenior Administrative Officer John CampbellIan Fogan/ Michael BakerJ. Brent McGovern RECOMMENDATION It is recommended thatCouncil approve: A)The reallocation of $78,319of Utility Share funding from the Engineering Investigation and Designcapital project(24WC16) to the Kennedy Street Sanitary Lift Station Modification project (24WC11) to offset the Utility Share portion of the projected Utility Fund budget variance as outlined in this report,and, B)Contract No. 2024-07: Kennedy Street Sanitary Lift Station Modifications be awarded to the low Tenderer, TerraexInc.,at the tendered price of $850,379.00(including HST) as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to recommend that Council awardContract2024-07: Kennedy StreetSanitary Lift Station Modificationsto Terraex Inc., the low tenderer. PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS October 21, 2019: M&C 2019-266-Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Funding, approved. May 4, 2020: M&C 2020-123Engineering Services: DMAF Sanitary Lift Station Improvements, approved. - 2 - October 30, 2023: M&C 2023-238 - Revised 2024 General and Utility Fund Capital Program, approved REPORT BACKGROUND The approved 2024 Utility Fund Capital Program includes City Share and Other Share funding to retrofit the Kennedy Street - Sanitary Lift Station above future flood levels to provide for the reliable collection of wastewater. This project involves the reconstruction of the existing control building above forecasted flood levels. TENDER RESULTS nd Tenders closed on April 22, 2025, with the following results, including HST: 1. Terraex Inc. $850,379.00 2. Fairville Construction Ltd. $882,372.00 3. Galbraith Construction Ltd. $1,356,198.45 for the work was $775,153 including HST. ANALYSIS The tenders were thoroughly reviewed by staff and found to be formal in all respects, except for the tender submitted by Galbraith Construction Ltd., which was found to contain a mathematical error. The error was corrected in accordance with Division 2 Instructions to Tenderers and Tendering Procedures, paragraph 2.11,u),(ii) and the corrected amount is presented in this report. Staff believe that Terraex Inc., the low tenderer, possesses the necessary resources and ability to successfully complete the project. Therefore, staff recommend accepting their tender. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The City has approved funding for this project under the 2024 Utility Fund Capital Program budget. The following table illustrates the approved funding amounts within the Utility Fund Capital programs. - 3 - /ğƦźƷğƌ tƩƚƆĻĭƷ 5ĻƭĭƩźƦƷźƚƓ hƷŷĻƩ {ŷğƩĻ ƷźƌźƷǤ {ŷğƩĻ ĻğƩ WWPS Kennedy Street: Retrofit lift station above flood level to provide for reliable collection of wastewater, including design and construction 2024 $260,000 $440,000 management services. Utility Share includes an allowance for land costs, if required. Project to be partially funded under DMAF funding. Total $260,000 $440,000 Assuming award of the Contract to the low tenderer, an analysis was completed which includes the estimated amount of work that will be performed by the Contractor and Others. The analysis is as follows: Budget Envelope $ 700,000.00 Project net cost $ 863,863.51 Variance (Shortfall) $ 163,863.51 The project budget funding for this project is 60% City share and 40% Other Share (Disaster Mitigation Adaptation Funding (DMAF)). In order to maximize the usage of available DMAF funding 40% of the project net cost will be paid for by Other Share funding $345,545.40. The $345,545.40 ($863,863.51 $518,318.11) in Other Share funding will come from the overall DMAF funding envelope which includes raising or moving 9 lift stations. The City will be utilizing all available DMAF funding to complete the lift station projects until the Other Share funding is fully expended. Since the DMAF funding agreement was signed in 2019 actual project costs compared to what was estimated for each project at the time of the funding application is quite different (i.e. costs much higher now). Once the Other share funding is fully utilized then the City will be responsible for 100% of the costs to complete the remaining lift station projects. It should be noted that if this project is award there will be very little Other Share funding left within this DMAF program. The Utility shortfall is $78,318.11 ($518,318.11 - $440,000). This shortfall will be addressed through reallocating funding from the Engineering Investigation and Design Project (24WC16) to the Kenndy Street Lift Station project (24WC11). POLICY TENDERING OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS The recommendation in this report is made in accordance with the provisions of Specifications, and the specific project specifications. - 4 - STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT This report aligns with the Dwh by investing in key infrastructure upgrades and t9wChwa by adhering to plans, policies, procedures, and best practices with respect to managing infrastructure assets. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES The reconstruction of the Kennedy Street Sanitary Lift Station will ensure that rising water levels, as a result of climate change, will not damage nor negatively impact the future operation of this asset. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS Strategic Procurement Policy and Supply Chain Management supports the recommendation being put forth. Finance also reviewed the report to ensure the DMAF Funding requirements were adhered too and the adjustment of funding for this project adhered to Capital budget policy. ATTACHMENTS N/A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS:The Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led, grassroots movement of men, boys and all Canadians standing up to end violence against women, children and all those along the gender continuum and; WHEREAS:The Moose Hide Campaign was founded along the 'Highway of Tears' in British Columbia in response to the injustices and violence faced by many women and children in Canada, particularly those who are Indigenous; WHEREAS:Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is at epidemic proportions across Canada with more than 4 in 10 women having experienced it in their lifetime, and this reality is worse for Indigenous women who are twice as likely to experience violence from their current or former partners; WHEREAS:The Moose Hide Campaign has distributed over five million moose hide pins that each spark five conversations about issues of violence against women, children and all those along the gender continuum; WHEREAS:Wearing the moose hide pin demonstrates a commitment to honour, respect andprotect the women and children in your life, end gender-based violence and take meaningful action towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples; WHEREAS: Participation in the Moose Hide Campaign is a concrete action for all citizens to address the legacies of colonization, residential schools and the reality of more than 1,200 missing or murdered women in Canada; WHEREAS:Engagement with the Moose Hide Campaign aligns with the United Nations Declaration on the Right of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Justice of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG2S+). NOW THEREFORE: I,Mayor Donna Noade Reardon, of Saint John, do hereby declare Thursday, May 15th, 2025asMoose Hide Campaign Dayin The City of Saint John. In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed the official seal of the Mayor of the City of Saint John. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS:the Government of Canada recognizes the week of May11-17, 2025,as National Police Week; and WHEREAS:the Saint John Policewill be recognized as providing exemplary leadership and service reflective of the public safety needs of the community to enhance the quality of life; and WHEREAS:the Saint John Policehas grown to be a modern and scientific law enforcement body, which increasingly provides a vital public service; and WHEREAS:every day, our law enforcement officers render dedicated service to our community; and WHEREAS:it is important that all citizens know and understand the problems, duties and responsibilities of their police force, recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against deception and the weak against oppression or intimidation. NOW THEREFORE: I,Mayor Donna Reardon, of Saint Johndo hereby proclaim the week of May 11to May 17, 2025,as National Police Week, in honour of those whose dedication, professionalism and significant daily contribution keep our citizensand communities safe. In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed the official seal of the Mayor of the City of Saint John. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS:Public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life, and well-being of the people of Saint John; and, WHEREAS:These infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers, and employees at all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and, WHEREAS:It is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders, and children in Saint Johnto gain knowledge of and maintain an ongoing interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities. th WHEREAS:The year 2025 marks the 65annual National Public Works Week. WHEREAS:All citizens are urged to join with representatives of the Canadian Public Works Association and government agencies in activities, events, and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, and advancing quality of life for all. NOWTHEREFORE: I, MayorDonnaNoade Reardon,ofSaintJohn dohereby proclaim the week of May 18 -24,2025as National Public Works Weekin The Cityof Saint John. InwitnesswhereofIhavesetmyhandandaffixedtheofficialsealoftheMayor of the City of Saint John. Staff Recommendation for Council Resolution Property: 6 Douglas Avenue stnd Public Hearing, 1 and 2 Reading: May 5, 2025 Item Required: Recommendation (Y/N) Municipal Plan No Amendment stnd Zoning By-Law Yes That Common Council give 1 and 2 reading to an Amendment Amendment to the Zoning By-law which rezones a parcel of land having an area of approximately 611 square metres, located at 6 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PIDs 00368910 and 00368902, from Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to Urban Centre Residential (RC). Other No rd Tentative 3 Reading: May 20, 2025 Item: Required: Recommendation (Y/N) Municipal Plan No Amendment Zoning By-Law Yes That Common Council give 3rd reading to an Amendment to Amendment the Zoning By-law which rezones a parcel of land having an area of approximately 611 square metres, located at 6 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PIDs 00368910 and 00368902, from Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to Urban Centre Residential (RC). Recission of No Previous s. 39/s. 59 Conditions Section 59 No Conditions Section 59 No Agreement Section 131 No Agreement Other No PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE April17, 2025 Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT:RezoningApplicationfor 6 Douglas Avenue On April 7, 2025, Common Council referred the above matter to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation. The Committee considered the attached reportat its April15, 2025 meeting. Yeva Mattson, Plannerwith Growth and Community Services, appeared before the Committee and provided an overview of the proposed Rezoning. Responding to questions from the Committee regardingdesign and character, she clarified that final details are determined at the permitting stage but due to the age of the building being proposed for adaptive reuse, the design matchesthe surrounding built character. Jill Higgins, the applicant, appeared to speak in favour of the application and agreed with staff recommendation. Nancy Simard, a resident on Clarendon Street, appeared to speak in opposition tothe application. She expressed concerns about increased on-street parking and traffic congestion, as well as the challenges posed to snow plowing during the winter months. Additionally, she highlighted concerns related to the unlit crosswalk at the intersection of Douglas Avenue and Main Street, describing it as a hazard. April Roy, a resident on Clarendon Street, appeared before the Committee to speak in opposition to the application.She raised concerns about the limited availability of on-street parking for current residents and noted that side streets like hers are often a low priority for snow plowing. She also expressed worry that the proposed site’s proximity to an intersection could lead to hazardous traffic situations. Page 1 of 2 Jill Higgins6 Douglas AvenueApril17, 2025 Hamid Khoda Bakhsh, a residentin the area, appeared before the Committee to speak neither in favour nor opposition. He stated the City needshousing but that he had questions concerning the size of the unitsand ifthe church would be demolished. He suggested providing floor plans to the public would betterhelp them understand if the application should be supported. The landowners, Deanna Addams and Ann Monich, appeared virtually to speak in favour of the application. When questioned by the Committee,Jill Higginsclarified that the project is market housing and will largely be one-bedroom units.Responding to parking and traffic concerns, she reiterated that the site sits near various transit and active transportation routes Staff responded to questions regarding traffic and parking on Douglas Avenue, explaining that during the circulation of the application, the relevant departments did not raise any comments or concerns. They also clarified that Main Street is currently undergoing a redesign, and any concerns related to the intersection can be forwarded to the team managing that project. No other members of the public appeared before the Committee to speak on this item. 3 letters werereceived, two in opposition and one in support. RECOMMENDATION: 1.That Common Council rezone a parcel of land having an area of approximately 611square metres, located at 6 Douglas, also identified as PID 00368910 and 00368902, from NeighbourhoodCommunity Facility (CFN) to Urban Centre Residential (RC). 2.That staff relay parking and traffic concerns to the relevant City Departments. Respectfully submitted, Brad Mitchell Chair Attachments Page 2of 2 Date:April11,2025 To:Planning Advisory Committee From:Growth & Community Services Meeting:April15, 2025 SUBJECT Applicant:Jill Higgins Landowner:Ann Monich and Deanna Adams Location:6 Douglas Avenue PIDs:00368910 and 00368902 Plan Designation:Medium to High Density Residential Existing Zoning:NeighbourhoodCommunity Facility (CFN) Proposed Zoning:Urban Centre Residential (RC) Application Type:Rezoning Jurisdiction:The Community Planning Act authorizes thePlanning Advisory Committee to give its views to Common Council concerning proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law. Common Council will consider the Committee’s recommendation at a public hearing on Monday, May5, 2025. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The applicant seeks to rezone 6 Douglas Avenue from Neighborhood Community Facility (CFN) to Urban Centre Residential (RC) to convert a former institutional building into a 15–18 unit residential development, including an addition south of the existing structure.Approval of the application is recommended. RECOMMENDATION Page 1of 4 Jill Higgins6Douglas AvenueApril11, 2025 1.That Common Council rezone parcelsof land having an area of approximately 611square metres, located at 6 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PIDs 00368910 and 00368902, from Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFM) to Urban Centre Residential (RC). DECISION HISTORY There is no decision history on this site. ANALYSIS Proposal The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject site to Urban Centre Residential (RC) to allow for the conversion of the former place of worship building into a multi-unit residential development. The rezoning would allow for the creation of 15-18 units within the existing structure and a proposed three storey addition. This development would include exterior green space for residents and associated parking. Site and Neighbourhood The subject site is located on Douglas Avenue, which is identified as a character corridor within the Municipal Plan. This corridor is noted for its attractive mix of historic homes, which coincides with the Douglas Avenue Heritage Conservation Area. The subject site, while not a designated heritage property, contains a former place of worship which was built in 1900. The surrounding neighbourhood is a mixture of residential, institutional, and commercial uses. The residential sites are zoned Urban Centre Residential (RC) and Mid-Rise Residential (RM), which allows for a diverse range of residential building typologies including apartment buildings, townhouses and converted heritage buildings. Commercial properties are zoned General Commercial (CG), Mixed Commercial (CM) and Business Park Commercial (CBP) which supports a variety of commercial uses and mixed-use developments. The Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) zone is also located throughout the area and includes places of worship, community spaces, service clubs and crisis care facilities. The subject site is well served by Saint John Transit and is served by Routes 1, 3, 9, 15, and 23, with transit stops for Route 1 located directly outside of the existing building and transit stops for Route 3, 9, 15, and 23 within 125 metres of the property. The transit routes provide residents with broad access to locations across the City including Lancaster Mall, the East Side shopping centres, Uptown, the University and the Regional Hospital. Both sides of Douglas Avenue include sidewalks, which supports pedestrian movement and connects to the wider pedestrian and crosswalk network. The site is also located less than 200 meters from a bike route that links the University to the Uptown. Municipal Plan and Rezoning Municipal Plan Page 2 of 4 Jill Higgins6Douglas AvenueApril11, 2025 The site is designated as Medium to High DensityResidential in the Municipal Plan. The proposal conforms to the policies established within the Municipal Plan, which supports the provision of higher density housing forms. The most relevant policy for this application is LU-46: Policy LU-46 Achieve a minimum gross residential density per hectare in lands designated Medium to High Density of 45 units per net hectare. Density shall not be calculated on a property by property basis but shall be calculated in the Intensification Area as a whole The density target for this area is 45 units per net hectare to be calculated for the entire intensification area, not on a property-by-property basis. The proposed adaptive reuse of an institutional building to a residential structure helps increase the overall neighbourhood density while also maintaining the historic built form noted on this character corridor. Other relevant Municipal Plan policies include urban design principles for Intensification Areas: Policy UD-11 Ensure that new development and significant redevelopment in Neighbourhood Intensification Areas and Primary Centres will be designed to enhance the surrounding public realm and to complement the existing context while providing opportunities for intensification, where appropriate The proposal represents an opportunity to support additional density while retaining the community character, as the proposed development utilizes an existing building which conforms to the neighbourhood context for scale, massing, and height. As part of the site redevelopment, new landscaping will be introduced which will benefit the public realm and enhance underutilized portions of the site. From the analysis of the proposed development for alignment with the Municipal Plan Policies (Attachment 2), staff are of the opinion that the proposed development achieves the intent of the Municipal Plan based on the proposed residential use. Zoning The Urban Centre Residential (RC) zone accommodates a range of medium to high density residential uses ranging from single-detached dwellings to multi-unit buildings. The RC zone is one of the main residential zones found in the area and is found predominately in the Central Peninsula and the North End. The zone supports the more compact, urban development form found in our older residential neighbourhoods, including the use of minimal front yard setbacks. The RC zone will facilitate the site’s redevelopment into a residential development. As this proposal is for the adaptive reuse of an existing structure, the site is constrained by the existing built form. Due to the existing site development, a Development Officer Variance will be required to reduction the onsite parking to 9 parking spaces. Final assessment of the site for Page 3 of 4 Jill Higgins6Douglas AvenueApril11, 2025 variances, including the reduction to onsite parking,will occur once the detailed design of the project has been completed and the applicant has finalized the unit count for the project. This will enable staff to confirm the scale of the variances and identify if any additional variances may be required for the project. Overall, the proposed development largely aligns with the regulations established for the RC zone within the City’s Zoning By-law. Conclusion The proposed rezoning to permit the development of 15-18 residential units in an existing institutional building with a small addition, aligns with the policies established in the City’s Municipal Plan and conforms to the City’s Zoning By-law with minimal variances. The proposed rezoning will facilitate the use of the property as a multi-unit residential building that conforms with the established uses and building form of the neighbourhood. Staff are recommending approval of the rezoning. ALTERNATIVES AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS No alternatives were considered. ENGAGEMENT In accordance with the Committee’s Rules of Procedure, notification of the proposal was sent to landowners within 100 metres of the subject property on April 2, 2025. The public hearing notice will be posted on the City of Saint John website on April 14, 2025. APPROVALS AND CONTACT Manager Director Commissioner Jennifer Kirchner, RPP, MCIP Amy Poffenroth, P.Eng., Pankaj Nalavde, RPP, MBA MCIP Contact: Yeva Mattson, RPP, MCIP Telephone: (506) 721-8453 Email: yeva.mattson@saintjohn.ca Application: 24-0326 APPENDIX Map 1: Aerial Photography Map 2: Future Land Use Map 3: Zoning Attachment 1: Site Photography Attachment 2: Municipal Plan Policy Review Submission 1: Site Plan Page 4 of 4 ATTACHMENT 1: SITE PHOTOGRAPHY Subject site – location of proposed addition would be to the right of the existing institutional building Subject site – parking would be located in the current parking area to the left of the building. This ware would see landscaping improvements . . will help and dwelling units 18 - place of worship 15 The proposed conversion existing proposed unit count, the storey residential buildings - Plan designation for the area which minimal front yard setbacks Intensification Area. unit residential development. - , constructed in 1900, forms part of the established to the existing structure. rezoning could support the conversion of a former place of utilize it as a key component of the site redevelopment. The unit residential development containing - sed development will convert a vacant former place of worship and proposed development will retain the propo The 6 Douglas Avenue The proposed worship into a multi The into a multi Based on the size of the subject site and the development aligns with the minimum gross residential density and support the overall density of the a. buildingexisting buildingstreetscape of Douglas Avenue with its massing that is comparable to nearby three of the site into residential aligns with the supports a range of medium to high density residential uses. The development will retain the existing structure and will incorporate a small addition built Avenue higher a whole. property basis 6 Douglas – which it is located through appropriate ons, neighbourhood retail uses, parks, and Municipal Plan Policy Review density targets have been met for the Intensification 9 4546 - -- context in of new development shall be designed to achieve the Municipal PlanPolicy LU Within the Medium to High Density designation, permit a range of housing types with an emphasis on the provision of density housing forms such as apartment, condominium, and townhouse units. Nothing in the Municipal Plan, however, shall be interpreted to prohibit lower density forms of residential development in this designation, provided that minimum residentialArea as a whole. Other compatible uses may be permitted in the Medium to High Density designation without amendment to the Municipal Plan including, but not limited to convenience stores, home occupaticommunity facilities Policy LU Achieve a minimum gross residential density per hectare in lands designated Medium to High Density of 45 units per net hectare. Density shall not be calculated on a property bybut shall be calculated in the Intensification Area as Policy UD Ensure all development proposals generally conform to the following General Urban Design Principles: a. That new development respect and reinforce the existing and planned following objectives for specific areas of the City: setbacks, landscaping, buildings entrances, building massing, architectural style and building materials. Specifically, the form Attachment 2: that will n existing . a new three north the Douglas Avenue proposed for entrance facing building practice. an adaptive reuse of nor will the proposed The rendering for the residential . unit residential building being - retain many of its architectural multi o support the conversion of the building would allow for the development of a sustainable considered is will predominantly be connected to the into a building will incorporates a main any view corridors in the area. contains and existing development established in church steeple and the decorative cornice work along an exterior staircase A front entrance is 1900 impact subject site does not contain any notable natural features including the The existing . The proposed conversion of a vacant place of worship to a he i. proposed development , & The existing building h The . , . bwhich is accessible by conversion proposes the relocation of the main entrance to the elevation of the structure, which barrier free entrance. storey addition. c & d. The subject site1900. Tbe impacted by the proposed developmentredevelopment efeatures the roofline. Exterior changes building entrances and windows, tfrom an institutional building kbuildingresidential building represents a 11. - articulated - and massing to areas of high quality contemporary design that will identified on the City Structure map (Schedule A), oriented uses and a high level of transparency at - to encourage i. In the Primary Centre and Neighbourhood Intensification Areas, as new development will be located and organized to frame and support the surrounding public realm and massed to fit harmoniously into the surrounding environment, including appropriate transitions in height lower intensity development, as set out in Policy UD Designing sites to protect, create and/or enhance important b. Locating building entrances facing the public street; c. Designing sites to incorporate existing natural features and topography; d. view corridors to the water or landmark sites or buildings; e. Incorporating innovations in built form, aesthetics and building function form the next generation of heritage; f. Where appropriate and desirable, encouraging active pedestriangrade to reinforce and help animate the public realm; g. Not applicable h. Using quality, durable building materials and a consistent level of design and detail for all elements of the building; i. Designing for visual interest by incorporating wellbuilding façades, landscaping, local history, public art and/or culture into sites and buildings; a portion of will provides safe The site is also building entrance Residential and proposed transit stop. along Douglas Avenue corporate additional landscaping along the adjacent and located on PID 55085757, which is is is zoned Urban Centre at the Douglas Avenue and Main Street intersection. along the corner of Douglas Avenue and Main Street. The site walks - redevelopment will in existing sidewalk network rfacing parking Suhe T q. ue to be utilized for parking as part of the redevelopment of the site. p. & & n , o he proposed m the overall development site located at the corner of Main Street and Douglas Avenue. contin TDouglas Avenue and f, access to the existing building served by crossAs this building will require accessible units, the will provide barrier free access into the building and to the barrier free parking space. site stormwater - and natural drainage ecology, and transit users by providing walkways from the public . Utilizing reused, recycled, renewable or local building imaterials where possible; ii. Using green building or neighbourhood standards; iii. Designing for energy efficiency and alternative sources of energy; iv. Designing for water conservation and onmanagement; vi. Designing sites and buildings to work with, rather than against, the natural environment by designing according to the topography, hydrology, patterns of the site and taking advantage of passive solar gain and natural light; and vii. Using native vegetation for landscaping where appropriate. j. Not applicable k. Encouraging sustainability in design by:o. Design safe and direct access to buildings for pedestrians, cyclists, l. Not applicable. m. Locating and screening parking and loading facilities so they are generally not visible from the street, particularly in Centres and Neighbourhood Intensification Areas; n. Limit surface parking between the front of a building and the public street or sidewalk; , will historic and The small addition and conforms to the neighbourhood as established through the , constructed in 1900, the design requirements in the RC zone. the streetscape along Main Street and Douglas Avenue The existing buildingalign with context for scale, massing, and heightbuilt form and retention of original buildings. improvements to the existing site will conform with the surrounding areaenhance free, - . trip facilities, where - of - block connections where possible; - 1011 -- UD The setback of buildings from the street; reas is designed to respect and reinforce the physical character street, transit stops, and parking areas to main building entrances and including bike parking and endappropriate, and mid p. Design sites and building accesses that are barrierconvenient and have clear signage; and q. Generally locating surface parking, outdoor storage, loading and other service areas at the rear or side of the property and buffering or screening these functions from adjacent properties and the public realm.Policy UD Ensure that new development and redevelopment in Stable Aand uses of the surrounding neighbourhood, having regard for: a. The local pattern of lots, streets and blocks; b. The size and configuration of lots; c. Nearby building types; d. The height, scale and massing of nearby buildings; e.h. Building materials which contribute to the successful integration of the development into its context Policy f. The pattern of rear and side yard setbacks; g. Sensitive integration with and enhancement of adjacent heritage properties; and human facilitate aligns with to the The original along the street incorporate barrier free and side yard. conform but does connect to the . The proposed adaptive reuse would be compatible with the will incorporate a front entrance, enhanced landscaping of the building is being proposed for relocation to side within the existing streetscape. and the proposed addition will integrate proposed development form and existing building including the establishment of a barrier free building entrance. existing building conforms to the surrounding context of height. The portions of the site. built - d. The entrance is set at the The Enhanced landscaping will be created in the front . . . a. The neighbourhood context for scale, massing, and height. b & scalej facing entrance to the 1900 structure the development of an accessible entrance adjacent to the parking area. c. The subject site is located in proximity to the Douglas Avenue Heritage Conservation Area. The subject site, which is not a heritage property, contains a former church constructed in 1900of the former place of worship, including the proposed addition, the overall character of this street and heritage properties located in the broader neighbourhood. f hpublic street and sidewalk network. i. The proposed adaptive reuse of the structure will design will scaled and Development an scale street wall with an appropriate cation, where appropriate. to animate the public realm; Ensure that new development and significant redevelopment in Neighbourhood Intensification Areas and Primary Centres will be designed to enhance the surrounding public realm and to complement the existing context while providing opportunities for intensifi a. Designing sites and buildings for people as the primary focus and with setbacks that are generally consistent with those of adjacent buildings; b. Creating animated, active streetscapes with interesting façades and human scale buildings and setbacks, particularly at the street level. Within the Uptown and other Urban Neighbourhood Intensification Areas, development should generally establish a humratio between the street wall height of the building and the width of the street; c. Where appropriate, ensure heritage streetscapes and Heritage Conservation Areas are reinforced with compatibly designed development; d. Providing active ground floor uses and avoiding blank façades. Along commercial streets in the Uptown Primary Centre in particular, commercial uses shall be strongly encouraged at the ground floor of buildings with a high degree of transparency at grade e. Not applicable; f. Creating appropriate transitions in scale and height to areas of lower intensity; demonstrate due consideration to: site with ccess a and to the standing - in front long public realm. - an existing shared metres away by sidewalk represents a 125 . only placement located are the parking routes bus based on the historic site layout. the building, of Multiple New landscaping and green areas will be created along the sidewalk for . . kThe design meets this condition, largely through and improvements to the site. While parking is providedside one route directly in front of the site lresidents to help green the space and enliven the semicondition public realm; - free, convenient - and service areas to trip facilities where access, and sidewalk amenity space - of - plazas, block pedestrian connections where - 12 - g. Not applicable; h. Generally locating building entrances to connect directly to the public street network and clearly articulating the building entrance; i. Designing sites and buildings that are barrierand have clear signage; j. Promoting pedestrian comfort with appropriate landscaping, furniture, weather protection and buffers from vehicular traffic; k. Designing for active and alternative modes of transportation by providing convenient access to buildings from transit stops, including bicycle parking and end m. Not applicable; n. Not applicable; o. Not applicable. Policy UD Ensure that in Neighbourhood Intensification Areas and Primary Centres, new development and significant redevelopment will locate and organize vehicle parking, minimize their impact on surrounding properties and the public realm by: appropriate, and midpossible; l. Designing sites and buildings to facilitate social interaction by including patios, courtyards, wherever possible to enliven the public or semi bolster a to . in that will s unit Intensification Area institutional building additional residential North End f a former provide will adaptive reuse o structure proposed The residentialthe rental housing market in the and clearly rooms, neighbourhoods, in accordance lit and visible from other locations, and - 2 - and service areas wherever possible and where zoning 2 - a. Sharing services, including public and private driveways, parking,permits. b. Sharing and minimizing the width of driveways and curb cuts across sidewalks; c. Providing vehicle service areas within buildings where possible; d. Providing underground parking where possible; e. Generally locating surface parking to the side or rear of buildings; f. Generally locating surface parking, outdoor storage, loading and other service areas at the rear or side of the property and buffering or screening these functions from adjacent properties and the public realm; g. Integrating service connections, vents, mechanical h. Ensuring that parking areas, lobbies, service areas and stairwells are wellsigned if they are not visible from the public street.Policy HS Support the development of a wide range of housing types and forms of tenure in Neighbourhood Intensification Areas to redevelop and revitalize these with good land use planning principles.Policy I In considering amendments to the Zoning Bylaw or the imposition of terms and conditions, in addition to all other equipment within the architectural treatment of the building where possible; and , largely residential . The design and exterior of the site and the proposed addition will align with proposed for the changes the building entrances and windows limited This proposal aligns with residential land use policies as established in the City’s Municipal Plan and conforms to all relevant zoning standards. The proposal is located on an existing lot in an established neighbourhood. The development will utilize existing infrastructure and will not have a negative impact on service provision. There are associated with scale of the existing building the established development pattern of the area. a.b.c. - and ensure efficient of road networks leading to or adjacent for negative impacts to designated to development 8; - adequacy of central wastewater or water quacy or proximity of school, recreation or Financial inability of the City to absorb costs related delivery of services, as determined through Policy I7 and IThe services and storm drainage measures;Adeother community facilities;Adequacyto the development; andPotential heritage buildings or areas. transit access to and from the site; proposal is not premature or inappropriate by reason proposed building; i. Type of use;ii. Height, bulk or appearance and lot coverage of any iii. Traffic generation, vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle or iv. Parking;v. Open storage; vi. Signs; andvii. Any other relevant matter of urban planning. The proposal is in conformity with the goals, policies and intent of the Municipal Plan and the requirements of all City bylaws; The of:Appropriate controls are placed on any proposeddevelopment where necessary to reduce any conflict with adjacent land uses by reason of: i.ii.iii.iv.v. a.b.c. criteria set out in the various policies of the Municipal Plan, have regard for the following: as part the site topography of The development meets these requirements. There are no proposed alterations to theof this proposed development. e/f. d. 5 - . proposal satisfies the terms and conditions of Policy Iproposal meets all necessary public health and safety The proposed site is suitable in terms of steepness of grade, soil and geological conditions, locations of watercourses, wetlands and susceptibility of flooding as well as any other relevant environmental consideration; The related to timeframes and phasing of development; and Theconsiderations d.e.f. From:Matt Doherty To:OneStop; Mattson, Yeva Subject:Fwd: Place 400 LP - 400 Main Street - Correspondence from City of Saint John re Rezoning Date:April 10, 2025 11:55:30 AM Attachments:2025-04-01 - City of Saint John - Proposed Rezoning Application - Place 400 LP - 400 Main Street.pdf \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Yeva, We are managing Place 400 which is in close proximity to this proposed development. The owners and I fully support the requested change in zoning. It's a great spot for more residential units - on the bus route, close to shopping centers, nice green spaces in the general vicinity. Many thanks and have a great day. -- Matt Doherty 3D Property Management From: N Simard Sent: April 14, 2025 7:06 PM To: OneStop <onestop@saintjohn.ca> Subject: Rezoning of 6 Douglas Ave Dear City of Saint John Council I’m writing as a concerned resident regarding the proposed rezoning from Neighbourhood Community Facility to Urban Centre Residential in our area(6Douglas Ave). I understand that growth and development are necessary, but I have a fewq concerns I hope you can help clarify—or perhaps discuss further at another time. 1.How many housing units are being proposed as part of this rezoning? 2.Are there any plans to upgrade the infrastructure on Main Street and Douglas Avenue to support both current needs and this new development? 3.How is the city planning to address the ongoing parking crisis? Adding more residential units could significantly increase the strain on the already limited parking options available. I value the development of our community, but I also believe it’s important that it happens in a way that maintains quality of life for current residents. I would really appreciate the opportunity to either get some answers to these questions or speak further on this matter. Thank you for your time. Warm regards, Nancy Simard 77 Clarendon St Get Outlook for Android From: AKR RKA Sent: April 7, 2025 6:56 PM To: OneStop <onestop@saintjohn.ca> Subject: Rezoning Application for 6 Douglas Avenue (PIDs 00368910, 00368902 To: Planning Advisory Committee It is with great aggravation that we should even have to even consider the idea of therezoning application at 6 Douglas Ave as a multi unit. It should not have even beenthought to be a possibility under the circumstances as it regards parking, winter snowremoval / snow bans in this area. The first block of Clarendon is already inundated with a severe lack of parking forresidents on Douglas Ave and the first block of Clarendon Street. The Douglas Averesidents already take parking on Clarendon and during the winter the parking issues areacerbated even more due to lack of snow removal. This did not concern the planning committee when the Avenue estates built bycontractor : Peter Papas wanted to rezone and was given variance thereby permitted toomit the service street that would have provided a substantial amount of parking and was part of the zoning by law of the time which stated: That the street that the housingcomplex (in this case the first block of Clarendon and the second block of Douglas Ave) did not service the multi-unit residential complex only - then a service street would be necessary. The constant congestion has resulted in the number of residents of tenement houses onthe first block of Clarendon Street, who depend on the parking are already taking upparking on Douglas Ave. And, as it stands residents of the Avenue Estate ( town houseson Clarendon are parking on Clarendon Street rather than in their own driveways toaccommodate the second and third cars that are owned by family members of the samehousehold. Had the limitations of the street been rightly considered when the planning committeegave Peter Papas (who was on the planning committee ??? ) the variance not to provide aservice street, we would have had more place for the city to dump snow (in an area thathas been land locked ever since and left unused after the fact) would have created additional off street parking and allowing for more on street parking on the said servicestreet suggested by the zoning by law. This may provide you with more property tax but if another multi unit residentconstruction is built on the Douglas Ave / Main Street / Clarendon Street one squareblock it will reduce not only current parking but the quality of life all together. Thisrezoning will be neither safe nor right at the end of the day no matter how close the firestation. It should never be allowed. Our city does not need to be congested in this way - we allneed to appreciate the limitations of the area - having no regard for our heritage andneglecting to protect the quality of life for those of us who have lived here for years is notright. We’ve invested in our homes and It is with kindest regards that this rezoning be deny. Without prejudice Adrien and April Kim Roy 58 Clarendon Street Saint John New Brunswick BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 111-195ARRÊTÉ NO C.P. 111-195ARRÊTÉ A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAW OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Lors d'une réunion du conseil Common Council convened, as follows: communal, The City of Saint John a décrété ce qui suit : L'arrêté sur le zonage de The The Zoning By-law of The City City of Saint John, décrété le quinze (15) of Saint John enacted on the fifteenth day of décembre 2014, est modifié par : December, A.D. 2014, is amended by: Amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map de zonage de la ville de Saint John, of The City of Saint John, by rezoning a permettant de modifier la désignation parcel of land having an area of pour une parcelle de terrain approximately 611 square metres, 611 mètres, situé located at 6 Douglas Avenue, also au 6 avenue Dougas, également identified as PIDs 00368910 and identifié comme le NIDs 00368910 et 00368902, from Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to Urban 00368902, de Centre Residential (RC). communautaires de quartier (CFN) a Zone résidentielle du centre-ville (RC). - toutes les modifications sont - all as shown on the plan attached hereto indiquées sur le plan ci-joint et font partie du and forming part of this by-law. présent arrêté. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a Saint John has caused the Corporate Common fait apposer son sceau communal sur le Seal of the said City to be affixed to this by-law présent arrêté le X mai 2025, avec les the X day of May, A.D. 2025 and signed by: signatures suivantes: _______________________________________ Mayor/Maire __________________________________________ Common Clerk/Greffier communal First Reading - X Première lecture - X Second Reading - X Deuxième lecture - X Third Reading - X Troisième lecture - X Proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment RE: 6 Douglas Avenue Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider amending The City of Saint John Zoning By-law at its regular meeting to be held in the Council Chambers on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., by: 1. Rezoning a parcel of land having an area of approximately 611 square metres, located at 6 Douglas Avenue, also identified as PIDs 00368910 and 00368902, from Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to Urban Centre Residential (RC) as illustrated below. REASON FOR CHANGE: To convert the building into multi-unit residential. For details on how to inspect the amendment, or to register to participate, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at CityClerk@saintjohn.ca. Written objections to the amendment may be provided in writing and/or verbally at the Public Hearing to be held by Common Council. To cityclerk@saintjohn.ca If you require French services for a Common Council meeting, please contact the office of the Common Clerk. Jonathan Taylor, City Clerk (506) 658-2862 Projet de modification de Objet : 6 avenue Douglas Par les présentes, un avis public est donné par lequel le conseil communal de The City of Saint réunion ordinaire qui se tiendra dans la salle du conseil le lundi 5 mai 2025 à 18 h 30, en apportant les modifications suivantes : 1. 611 mètres, situé au 6 avenue Douglas, également identifié comme le NIDs 00368910 et 00368902, de Zone à Zone résidentielle du centre- ville (RC), dessous. INSERT PHOTO (this is just a note to make sure the photo goes here on the web site, no need to actually insert it) RAISON DE LA MODIFICATION: pour permettre un bâtiment comportant des habitations multifamiliales. greffier de la municipalité CityClerk@saintjohn.ca Veuillez faire part de vos Si vous avez besoin des services en français pour une réunion de Conseil Communal, veuillez contacter le bureau du greffier de la municipalité. Jonathan Taylor, Greffier de la municipalité (506) 658-2862 Staff Recommendation for Council Resolution Medium Industrial (IM) Zone Text Amendment stnd Public Hearing, 1 and 2 Reading: May 5, 2025 Item Required: Recommendation (Y/N) Municipal Plan No Amendment stnd Zoning By-Law Yes That Common Council give 1 and 2 reading to By-Law Amendment Number C.P. 111-193 a Law to Amend The Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. Other No rd Tentative 3 Reading: May 20, 2025 Item: Required: Recommendation (Y/N) Municipal Plan No Amendment rd Zoning By-Law Yes That Common Council give 3 reading to By-Law Number Amendment C.P. 111-193 a Law to Amend The Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. Recission of No Previous s. 39/s. 59 Conditions Section 59 No Conditions Section 59 No Agreement Section 131 No Agreement Other No PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE April 23, 2025 HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade Reardonand Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT:Zoning By-Law Amendment Medium Industrial (IM)ZoneScrap or Salvage Yard On April 7, 2025,Common Council referred the above matter to the Planning Advisory Committeefor a report and recommendation. The Committee considered the attached report at itsApril 15,2025,meeting.ThomasLewallen, Planner with Growth and Community Services, provided an overview ofthe application via a PowerPoint presentation. A member of the public, Donna Alexandre, inquired whether this means the two scrap or salvage yards zoned IM would be closed. Jennifer Kirchner, Manager of Community Planning,indicated that the existing scrap or salvage yards would not be closed,and that the amendment would limit the development of new scrap or salvage yards to Heavy Industrial (IH) zoned properties. No other persons appeared before the Committee. Noletters were received regarding the application. The Committee unanimously adopted the Staff Recommendation to Common Council presented below. RECOMMENDATION: 1.That Common Council adopt the attached By-Law amendment - Law No. C.P. 111-193, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Respectfully submitted, Brad Mitchell Chair Attachments Page 1of 1 Date:April 10, 2025 To:PlanningAdvisory Committee From:Growth &Community Services Meeting:April 15, 2025 Applicant:The City of Saint John Application Type:Zoning By-Law Amendment Jurisdiction:The Community Planning Act authorizes the Planning Advisory Committee to give its views to Common Council concerning proposed amendments to the Municipal Plan and Zoning By-Law. Common Council will consider the Committee’s recommendation at a public hearing on May 5, 2025. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Growth and Community Services has proposed a Zoning By-Law amendment to eliminate Scrap orSalvage Yard as a permitted use in the Medium Industrial (IM) zone. This amendment aims to restrict such operations to the Heavy Industrial (IH) zone,as intended in the Zoning By- Law,helping to reduce potential impacts on nearby residential areas. RECOMMENDATION That Common Council adopt the attached By-Law amendment entitled,“By-Law No. C.P. 111- 193, ALaw to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John.” ANALYSIS Proposal Under the Zoning By-Law, scrap andsalvage yards are classified as an Offensive Heavy Industrial Use.Currently, the Medium Industrial (IM) zone permits outdoor operations and storage, but nuisances must remain within the lot boundary. In contrast, the Heavy Industrial (IH) zone accommodates large-scale operations where nuisances extend beyond the property and require greater separation for public safety. To address safety and land-use compatibility concerns, restricting the Scrap or Salvage Yard useto the Heavy Industrial (IH)zone ensures they are inappropriate industrial areas designed to manage their risks effectively and minimize conflicts with surrounding land uses. Page 1of 6 City of Saint John Medium Industrial Zone – Text Amendment April 10, 2025 Scrap and Salvage Yard Definition A Scrap or Salvage Yard is defined in The City of Saint John’s Zoning By-Law as, “any land or building used for storage, wrecking, disassembling, refurbishing, or handling of goods, machinery, or motor vehicles. It may also include a recycling facility, the sale of salvaged materials, or outdoor storage.” A metal shredder, while not explicitly listed, would be permitted under this definition as it relates to wrecking and disassembling. Scrap or Salvage Yards are permitted in Medium Industrial (IM) and Heavy Industrial (IH) zones but must not occupy front or flankage yards or parking areas. They must be fully enclosed by a fence, walled structure, or berm at least 2 metres high, including matching gates. Alternatively, screening may comply with Section 6 of the Zoning By- Law or use an approved mix of structures, berms, and landscaping. While these conditions help minimize visual nuisances for immediate neighbours and streetscapes, they do not fully address the broader environmental and community impacts that the Scrap or Salvage Yard use may pose over a larger area. A scrap or salvage yard is listed as an example under the definition of Offensive Heavy Industrial Use, which is defined in the Zoning By-Law as, “(…a) type of manufacturing process involved or the type of material used, produced, or stored may cause a dangerous gas or fume, dust, objectionable odour, noise or vibration, or the unsightly storage of goods, wares, merchandise, salvage, junk, waste, or other material to a condition that could be hazardous or injurious as regards to a person’s health or safety, or which prejudices the character of the surrounding neighbourhood, or could interfere with the normal enjoyment of any land, building, or structure, and shall include, but not be limited to, a brewery, pulp and paper mill, or a scrap or salvage yard.” This definition is clear that the Scrap or Salvage Yard use is intended to be in the Heavy Industrial (IH) zone. Being labelled an Offensive Heavy Industrial Use also comes with increased setbacks in comparison to the Medium Industrial (IM) zone. Municipal Plan & Zoning By-Law The Heavy Industrial designation accommodates industries with significant impacts, such as noise, emissions, fire hazards, and handling of dangerous goods, while the Light Industrial designation is intended for low-impact industries that do not create off-site nuisances. The Medium Industrial (IM) zone, the most common in the City, often acts as a buffer between Light and Heavy Industrial areas, whereas the Heavy Industrial (IH) zone is designated for specific large-scale projects like the LNG terminal and refinery. Since the IM zone permits outdoor operations and storage, it appropriately falls under the Heavy Industrial designation, ensuring adequate separation from incompatible land uses. However, IM and IH zones differ in impact, with IM limiting nuisances to the property boundary, while IH allows them to extend beyond. Page 2 of 6 City of Saint John Medium Industrial Zone – Text Amendment April 10, 2025 Key distinctions between the standards exist between these two industrial zones as detailed in the table below: StandardsMedium Industrial (IM)Offensive Heavy Industrial (IH) Allows medium industrial Supports large-scale heavy industrial activities, including outdoor activities, where nuisances and risks operations and storage, but are expected to extend beyond the Intent requires that any nuisances property boundary. Due to their impact, remain within the lot boundary. adequate separation from non-industrial areas is necessary for public safety. 7.5m 30m Front Yard 7.5m 30m Flankage Yard Abutting Residential Zone: 15m Abutting Non-Industrial Zone: 30m Rear Yard Other: 7.5m Abutting Industrial Zone: 15m Abutting Residential Zone: 15m Abutting Non-Industrial Zone: 30m Side Yard Other: 7.5m Abutting Industrial Zone: 15m 65% 60% Maximum Lot Occupancy Scrap and salvage yards inherently involve significant outdoor storage, heavy truck traffic, dismantling operations, and potential environmental hazards, making them incompatible with the intent of the IM zone. Their operations align with the Offensive IH zone standards, by definition, where larger-scale industrial activities requiring extensive buffering from other land uses are already anticipated. Comparison of Salvage Yard Regulations in New Brunswick Municipalities The Province of New Brunswick regulates salvage and scrap yards through the Salvage Dealers Licensing Act, which outlines the permitting process, compliance requirements, and penalties for non-compliance. However, the Act does not establish specific standards for these facilities. Instead, municipalities and regional districts set their own zoning by-laws to govern where salvage yards can operate and what standards they must meet. The table below provides a comparison of how different municipalities in New Brunswick regulate scrap and salvage yards: Page 3 of 6 City of Saint John Medium Industrial Zone – Text Amendment April 10, 2025 Permitted Unique Screening / Location Municipality Definition Zones Requirements Any use of land or building for the Opaque fence, walled structure, Medium storage, wrecking, disassembling, berm, or a combination of these, Industrial refurbishing, or handling of goods, with a minimum height of 2 metres. (IM) machinery, or motor vehicles, and Alternatively, the yard may be Saint John may include a recycling facility, screened using approved Heavy the sale of salvaged materials, or landscaping as detailed in Section Industrial outdoor storage. 6 of the Zoning By-law. (IH) Land and buildings used for Opaque fence 3-5m high enclosing storage, wrecking, dismantling, the entire operation. Fence must refurbishing, handling of be at least 6m from the front Heavy goods/machinery/vehicles, property line and 1.5m from Fredericton Industrial including retail sale of salvaged side/rear property lines. No (IH) items. material can be stacked higher than the fence and must be at least 3m from it. Land, buildings, or structures for Heavy Opaque fence 3-5m high fully storing, wrecking, dismantling, Industrial enclosing the operation. Fence refurbishing, and handling goods, (IH) must be 6m from front/flankage lot Moncton machinery, vehicles (may include lines and 1.5m from side/rear lot a recycling depot or outdoor Rail lines. Land between the fence and storage). Industry lot line must be landscaped (RI) Lot or premises for storage, handling, processing, and sale of Heavy scrap material, including used Industrial Miramichi Not Specified vehicles, tires, metal, and other (IH) salvage. Building, warehouse, yard, or Industrial premises where salvage is stored Woodstock (I) 200 m from residential uses. or kept pending resale/delivery. Land or buildings where used metal, rags, paper, or other used Heavy Bathurst materials are kept, sorted, Industrial Not Specified purchased, or sold. Does not (IH) include recycling or reprocessing. Place where land and buildings are used for storage, wrecking, dismantling, refurbishing, handling Council Edmundston goods, machinery, or vehicles, Section 59 Conditions Approval including retail sale of salvaged items. Page 4 of 6 City of Saint John Medium Industrial Zone – Text Amendment April 10, 2025 Key Takeaways: Most municipalities restrict salvage yards to Heavy Industrial (IH) zones, except for Moncton (allows in Rail Industry zone) and Edmundston (requires Council approval subject to Section 59 Conditions). Screening and fencing regulations are common, typically requiring opaque fences between 2m-5m and prohibiting materials from being stacked higher than the fence. Setback requirements from residential areas are not commonly specified, except for Woodstock, which mandates a 200m setback. Moncton and Fredericton require landscaping buffers between scrap or salvage yards and lot boundaries. These regulations aim to balance industrial needs with public safety, environmental concerns, and community aesthetics, ensuring salvage yards are appropriately located and managed. Land-Use Compatibility and Public Safety Given the potential risks associated with the Scrap or Salvage Yard use, an analysis of the Medium Industrial (IM) and Heavy Industrial (IH) zones, and the propensity of other municipalities to locate them within their IH zones, indicates that these operations should be restricted to the IH zone. This amendment would ensure that scrap and salvage yards are located within appropriate industrial areas that provide the necessary separation and risk mitigation measures, reducing potential conflicts with surrounding land uses and enhancing public safety. Existing Scrap and Salvage Yards There are currently six companies that are licenced to run scrap and salvage yards in Saint John that are licensed by the province. The following are operational: Address Company Zone 8 Whitebone Way Jamie’s Scrap Metals and Junk Removal IM 65 Recycling Street AIM Recycling Saint John IM Scrap and salvage yards currently located within the Medium Industrial (IM) zone will be listed as exceptions in Schedule E of the Zoning By-Law. This exception will allow these properties to continue operating as Scrap or Salvage Yards while the use is removed from the Medium Industrial (IM) zone moving forward. Page 5 of 6 City of Saint John Medium Industrial Zone – Text Amendment April 10, 2025 Conclusion Scrap and salvage yards are more suitable for the Heavy Industrial (IH) zone than the Medium Industrial (IM) zone due to their significant outdoor storage, heavy truck traffic, dismantling operations, and environmental risks. While the IM zone permits moderate industrial uses with contained nuisances, the IH zone accommodates large-scale operations where impacts extend beyond the property and require greater separation from other land uses. Restricting the Scrap or Salvage Yard use to the IH zone, as intended by the Offensive Heavy Industrial Use, ensures they are in areas designed to handle their effects, minimizing conflicts and safeguarding public safety and the environment. ALTERNATIVES AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS No alternatives are proposed. ENGAGEMENT Notice of the Public Hearing for the rezoning will be posted on the City of Saint John website on or before April 14, 2025. APPROVALS AND CONTACT Author Manager Director Commissioner Thomas Lewallen Jennifer Kirchner Pankaj, Nalavde Amy Poffenroth MCIP, RPP MCIP, RPP P.Eng, MBA Contact: Thomas Lewallen Telephone: (506) 977-00274 Email: thomas.lewallen@saintjohn.ca APPENDIX Map 1: Attachment 1: Page 6 of 6 \[DRAFT\] BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 111- 193 \[PROJET\] ARRÊTÉ NO C.P. 111-192 ARRÊTÉ MODIFIANT L’ARRÊTÉ DE A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAW OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN ZONAGE DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Lors d’une réunion du conseil Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Common Council convened, as follows: communal, The City of Saint John a décrété ce qui suit : The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John L’Arrêté de zonage de The City of Saint John, décrété le 15 décembre 2014, est modifié enacted on the fifteenth day of December, A.D. par : 2014, is amended by: 1. Le partie 12 est modifié en supprimant 1. Deleting “Scrap or Salvage Yard” from the « Parc à ferraille ou dépôt d’objets de Medium Industrial use in Table 12-1. récupération » de l'utilisation industrielle moyenne dans le tableau 12-1. 2. Deleting “Scrap or Salvage Yard, subject to paragraph 12.1(2)(b);” from the Permitted 2. Le paragraphe 12.2(1) est modifié en Uses list at subsection 12.2(1). supprimant « Parc à ferraille ou dépôt d’objets de récupération, sous réserve du paragraphe 12.2(2)(b); » de la liste des 3. Deleting paragraph 12.2(2)(b) utilisations autorisées. 4. Adding the following Industrial Exceptions in 3. Le paragraphe 12.2(2) est modifié en to Schedule E: supprimant l’alinéa (b) de la liste des Conditions régissant les usages. 65 Recycling Street (PID 00430967, 55005474, and 00305896) 4. Annexe E est modifié par l’ajout de ce qui suit aux exceptions industrielles : 85 Whitebone Way (PID 55230825 and 65 rue Recycling (NID 00430967, 55230817) 55005474, and 00305896) 85 voie Whitebone (NID 55230825 and 55230817) EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau communal sur le IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John présent arrêté le 20e jour de mai 2025, avec has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the les signatures suivantes : said City to be affixed to this by-law the 20th day of May, A.D. 2025 and signed by: _______________________________________ Mayor/Mairesse __________________________________________ City Clerk/ Greffier de la municipalité First Reading – Première lecture – Second Reading – Deuxième lecture – Third Reading – Troisième lecture – BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 111-193 ARRÊTÉ NO C.P. 111-193 ARRÊTÉ A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAW OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Lors dune réunion du conseil Common Council convened, as follows: communal, The City of Saint John a décrété ce qui suit : The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John LArrêté de zonage de The City of Saint John, décrété le 15 décembre 2014, est ainsi enacted on the fifteenth day of December, A.D. modifié : 2014, is amended by: 1. 1. de la définition de « parc à ferraille ou d » et son remplacement par ce qui suit : « p récupération » land or building for the storage, wrecking, disassembling, refurbishing, or handling of démolition, le démantèlement, le goods, machinery, or motor vehicles, and désassemblage, la restauration ou la may include a recycling facility, the sale of manutention de biens, de machinerie ou salvaged materials, or outdoor storage. de véhicules à moteur, et pouvant comporter des installations de recyclage, la vente de matériaux récupérés ou 2. D2. L 12 est modifié par suppression de « P Medium Industrial use in Table 12-1 at récupération » de industrie section 12. moyenne dans le tableau 12-1. 3. D, subject to 3. Le paragraphe 12.2(1) est modifié par paragraph 12.1(2)(b); suppression de « Parc à ferraille ou dépôt Uses list at subsection 12.2(1). , sous réserve du paragraphe 12.2(2)b); » de la liste des usages permis. 4. Le paragraphe 12.2(2) est modifié par 4. Deleting paragraph 12.2(2)(b). suppression de alinéa b). 5. Adding the following Industrial Exceptions to 5. Annexe E est modifiée par adjonction des exceptions industrielles suivantes : Schedule E: IM - 65 rue Recycling - NIDs 00430967, IM - 65 Recycling Street - PIDs 00430967, 55005474, et 00305896 - parc à ferraille 55005474, and 00305896 Scrap or Salvage ou dépôt de récupération Yard IM 81-85 voie Whitebone - IM 81-85 Whitebone Way - PIDs 55230825 NID 55230825 et 55230817 parc à and 55230817 Scrap or Salvage Yard ferraille ou dépôt de récupération IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the fait apposer son sceau communal sur le said City to be affixed to this by-law the __ day of présent arrêté le __ ____ 2025, avec les ____, A.D. 2025 and signed by: signatures suivantes : _______________________________________ Mayor/Mairesse __________________________________________ City Clerk/ Greffier de la municipalité First Reading May 5, 2025 Première lecture 5 mai 2025 Second Reading May 5, 2025 Deuxième lecture 5 mai 2025 Third Reading May 20, 2025 Troisième lecture 20 mai 2025 Proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John RE: Public Hearing Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider amending The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John (By-law Number C.P. 111) at its regular meeting to be held in the Council Chamber on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The amendment affects the Medium Industrial (IM) zone by: Removing Scrap or Salvage Yard from the list of Permitted Uses within the Medium Industrial (IM) zone. For details on how to inspect the amendment, or to register to participate, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at CityClerk@saintjohn.ca. Written objections to the amendment may be provided in writing and/or verbally at the Public Hearing to be held by Common Council. To cityclerk@saintjohn.ca If you require French services for a Common Council meeting, please contact the office of the City Clerk. Jonathan Taylor, City Clerk (506) 658-2862 CityClerk@saintjohn.ca PROJET DE MODIFICATION JOHN Objet : AUDIENCE PUBLIQUE Par les présentes, un avis public est donné par lequel le Conseil communal de The City of Saint au cours de la séance ordinaire qui aura lieu dans la salle du conseil le lundi 5 mai 2025 à 18 h 30. La modification affecte la zone industrielle moyenne (IM) en : Retirant le de la liste des utilisations autorisées dans la zone industrielle moyenne (IM). de la municipalité CityClerk@saintjohn.ca oral Si vous souhaitez obtenir des services en français, veuillez contacter le bureau du greffier de la municipalité. Jonathan Taylor, greffier de la municipalité (506) 658-2862 CityClerk@saintjohn.ca PROPOSED MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT RE: 1384 Latimore Lake Road (PID 55203095) Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider an amendment to the Municipal Development Plan that would: 1. Redesignate on Schedule A of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 3.85 hectares, located at 1384 Latimore Lake Road, also identified as a part of PID 55203095, from Rural Resource Area and Park and Natural Area to Stable Area, as illustrated below. 2. Redesignate on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 3.85 hectares, located at 1384 Latimore Lake Road, also identified as a part of PID 55203095, from Rural Resource and Park and Natural Area to Rural Residential, as illustrated below. REASON FOR CHANGE: To allow for the construction of a land-lease mini-home park. A public presentation of the proposed amendment will take place at a regular meeting of Common Council, to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on Monday, May 5, 2025. Written objections to the proposed amendment may be made to the Council, in care of the undersigned, by Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Enquiries may be made at the office of the City Clerk or Growth & Community Services, City Hall, 15 Market Square, Saint John, N.B. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, inclusive, holidays excepted. Jonathan Taylor, City Clerk cityclerk@saintjohn.ca (506) 658-2862 PROJET DE MODIFICATION DU PLAN MUNICIPAL OBJET : 1384, chemin Latimore Lake (NID 55203095) Par les présentes, un avis public est donné par lequel le conseil communal de ville de Saint 1. la désignation superficie approximative de 3.85 hectares, située au 1384, chemin Latimore Lake, également identifié comme partie du NID 55203095, qui passera de secteur de ressources rurale et parc ou aire naturelle à secteur stable, comme illustré ci- dessous. 2. approximative de 3.85 hectares, située au 1384, chemin Latimore Lake, également identifié comme partie du NID 55203095, qui passera de ressources rurales et parc ou aire naturelle à résidentiel rural, comme illustré ci-dessous. RAISON DE LA MODIFICATION: Construire une communauté bail foncier de mini-maisons. lundi 5 mai 2025. Les objections écrites à la modification proposée peuvent être présentées au Conseil, aux soins mercredi 4 juin 2025. Les demandes de renseignements peuvent être présentées au bureau du greffier de la municipalité ou aux Services de croissance et de développement communautaire, Hôtel de ville, 15, carré Market, Saint John (N.-B.), entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30, du lundi au vendredi, inclusivement, les jours fériés exclus. Jonathan Taylor, greffier de la municipalité cityclerk@saintjohn.ca (506) 658-2862 X Municipal Plan Amendment is also required as per the Pre-App Notes - added Jennifer Kirchner, December 3, 2024 PROPOSED MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT RE: Ethos Ridge 500 Pelton Road (PID 55238471) Public Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of The City of Saint John intends to consider an amendment to the Municipal Development Plan that would: 1. Redesignate on Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 84.6 hectares, located at 500 Pelton Road, also identified as PID 55238471, from Major Community Facility to Stable Residential. REASON FOR CHANGE: To permit the development of a residential neighbourhood consisting of 6 townhomes and 8 semi-detached homes. A public presentation of the proposed amendment will take place at a regular meeting of Common Council, to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall on Monday, May 5, 2025. Written objections to the proposed amendment may be made to the Common Council, in care of the undersigned, by Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Enquiries may be made at the office of the City Clerk or Growth & Community Services, City Hall, 15 Market Square, Saint John, N.B. between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, inclusive, holidays excepted. Jonathan Taylor, City Clerk cityclerk@saintjohn.ca (506) 658-2862 PROJET DE MODIFICATION DU PLAN MUNICIPAL OBJET : Ethos Ridge 500, chemin Pelton (NID 55238471) Par les présentes, un avis public est donné par lequel le Conseil Communal de ville de Saint 1. superficie approximative de 84.6 hectares, situé au 500, chemin Pelton, également identifié comme NID 55238471, qui passera de secteur établissement communautaire majeur à secteur résidentiel stable. RAISON DE LA MODIFICATION: Permettre le développement d'un quartier résidentiel composé de 6 habitations en rangée et de 8 maisons jumelées. lundi 5 mai 2025. Les objections écrites à la modification proposée peuvent être présentées au Conseil Communalmercredi 4 juin 2025. Les demandes de renseignements peuvent être présentées au bureau du greffier de la municipalité ou aux Services de croissance et de développement communautaire, Hôtel de ville, 15, carré Market, Saint John (N.B.), entre 8 h 30 et 16 h 30, du lundi au vendredi, inclusivement, les jours fériés exclus. Jonathan Taylor, greffier de la municipalité cityclerk@saintjohn.ca (506) 658-2862 General Application Form GROWTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES onestop@saintjohn.ca Phone: 658-2911 Fax: 632-6199 CITY OF SAINT JOHN LOCATIONCIVIC ADDRESS :PID # : Fuipt!Sjehf!66349582 HERITAGE AREA: Y / N INTENSIFICATION AREA: Y / N FLOOD RISK AREA: Y / N APPROVED GRADING PLAN: Y / N APPLICATION #:DATE RECEIVED: RECEIVED BY: APPLICANTEMAILPHONE Fuipt!Sjehf!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!jboAfuiptsjehf/dpn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!617.758.3826 MAILING ADDRESS POSTAL CODE CONTRACTOR EMAILPHONE Jtbjbi!Sfje!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Jtbjbi/sfjeAentf/db!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!617.961.9278 MAILING ADDRESS POSTAL CODE OWNEREMAILPHONE Tdpuu!Xbmupo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!xbmupo/tdpuuAhnbjm/dpn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!617.758.3826 MAILING ADDRESS POSTAL CODE DGNSM PRESENT USE:PROPOSED USE: BUILDINGPLANNINGINFRASTRUCTUREHERITAGE INTERIOR RENOVATIONNEW CONSTRUCTIONVARIANCESTREET EXCAVATIONHERITAGE DEVELOPMENT EXTERIOR RENOVATIONACCESSORY BLDGPLANNING LETTERHERITAGE SIGN DRIVEWAY CULVERT ADDITIONPOOLPAC APPLICATIONHERITAGE INFILL 5 DRAINAGE DECKDEMOLITIONCOUNCIL APPWATER & SEWERAGEHERITAGE DEMO CHANGE OF USESIGNSUBDIVISIONOTHEROTHER MINIMUM STANDARDSOTHEROTHER FuiptSjehfjttffljohbdibohfjo\[pojohgpsnuifdvssfouDGNupSM\[pof/Jouijt efwfmpqnfou-uifsfxjmmcfbqspqptfe7upxoipvtft-boe9Tfnj.efubdifeipnft/Xfxjmmcf fyufoejohuifqvcmjdxbufsupuiftjuf-jotubmmjohbgpsdfnbjoboeiboejohtupsnxbufspotjuf/ BuubdifezpvxjmmgjoeTjufQmbot-TfswjdjohQmbot-Fmfwbujpoesbxjohtboeqspqptfeqibtjoh I consent to the City of Saint John sending to me commercial electronic messages, from time to time, regarding City initiatives and incentives. General Collection Statement I, the undersigned, hereby apply for the permit(s) or approval(s), indicated above for the work described on plans, submissions and forms herewith This information is being collected in order for the City of Saint John to deliver an existing submitted. This application includes all relevant documentation necessary for program / service; the collection is limited to that which is necessary to deliver the program / the applied for permit(s) or approval(s). I agree to comply with the plans, service. Unless required to do so by law, the City of Saint John will not share your personal specifications and further agree to comply with all relevant City By-laws and information with any third party without your express consent. conditions imposed. Jtbjbi!Sfje The legal authority for collecting this information is to be found in the Municipalities Act and _______________________________________________________ the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For further information or questions Applicant Name regarding the collection of personal information, please contact the Access & Privacy Officer: _______________________________________________________ CityHallBuilding Applicant Signature 15Market Square Saint John, NB E2L 1E8 Kbovbsz!3:-!3136 _______________________________________________________ commonclerk@saintjohn.ca Date (506) 658-2862 Council Application GROWTH & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CITY OF SAINT JOHN CIVIC ADDRESSAPPLICATION #FEE PAID YN FuiptSjehf TYPE OF APPLICATION Land for Public Purposes Non-Conforming UseSatisfactory Servicing Release Service Fee:$200Service Fee:$200 Service Fee: $300 Section 39 AmendmentZoning By-law AmendmentZoning By-law Amendment with aMunicipal Plan Amendment Service Fee: $2,500Service Fee:$2,500 Service Fee:$3,500 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF APPLICATION Where applicable, indicate the changes to existing Section 39 conditions, zoning, or Municipal Plan designation being requested. Attachsite plans, buildingelevations, floorplans,and other documentationto fully describe the application.The submission of a preliminary proposaland a Pre-Application Meeting is encouraged prior to seeking approval. Please contact the One-Stop Development Shop at (506) 658-2911 for further information. Fuipt!Sjehf!jt!tffljoh!b!dibohf!jo!\[pojoh!gpsn!uif!dvssfou!DGN!up!SM!\[pof/!Jo!uijt!efwfmpqnfou-! uifsf!xjmm!cf!b!qspqptfe!7!upxoipvtft-!boe!9!Tfnj.efubdife!ipnft/!Xf!xjmm!cf!fyufoejoh!uif!qvcmjd!xbufs!up!uif!tjuf- jotubmmjoh!b!gpsdf!nbjo!boe!iboejoh!tupsn!xbufs!po!tjuf/!Buubdife!zpv!xjmm!gjoe!Tjuf!Qmbot-!Tfswjdjoh!Qmbot-!Fmfwbujpo!esbxjoht boe!qspqptfe!qibtjoh/! Qmfbtfsfgfsbmmdpoubduup.Jtbjbi/sfjeAentf/db}617.961.9278 ENCUMBRANCES Describe any easements, restrictive covenants, andother encumbrances affecting the land. O0B AUTHORIZATION As of the date of this application, I, the undersigned, am the registered ownerof the landdescribed in this applicationor the authorized agent thereof, and I have examined the contents of this application andhereby certify that the information submitted with the application is correct insofar as I have knowledge of these facts, and I hereby authorize the applicant to representthis matter and to provide any additionalinformation that will be necessaryfor this application. Jtbjbi!SfjeTdpuu!Xbmupo Registered Owner or Authorized AgentAdditional Registered Owner Kbovbsz!39-!3136Kbovbsz!39-!3136 DateDate The information contained in this application and any documentation, including plans, drawings, reports, and studies, provided in support of this application will become part of the public record. Council Application Form 20/01/2017 BY-LAW NUMBER LG-7 ARRÊTÉ NUMÉRO LG-7 A LAW TO AMEND THE BY-LAW FOR THE STORAGE, COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE IN THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN DES DÉCHETS SOLIDES SUR LE TERRITOIRE DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Common Council convened, as follows: City of Saint John a décrété ce qui suit : A By-law of The A By- law for the Storage, Collection and Disposal of Solid « Waste in the City of Saint John enacted on the s déchets solides sur le seventeenth day of October, A.D. 2022, is amended territoire de The City of Saint John » décrété le by: 17 octobre 2022 est ainsi modifié : 1. Adding the following definitions at 1. Par adjonction des définitions suivantes à Section 2: 2 : ActClean Environment Act, « Loi » désigne la RSNB 1973, c. C-6, as amended, and , LRN-B 1973, ch. C-6, includes the Designated Materials ensemble ses modifications, et comprend le Regulation Clean Environment Act, NB Règlement sur les matières désignées Loi Reg. 2024-37; (Loi) , Règl. du N.-B. 2024-37; (Act) multi- means higher « immeuble multirésidentiel » désigne les density housing, including apartment logements à haute densité, y compris les buildings, with five (5) or more units and immeubles dabitation comprenant au rooming houses with more than ten (10) moins cinq logements et les maisons de rooms; (immeuble multirésidentiel) chambres comprenant plus de dix chambres; (multi-residential property) Producer Responsibility Organization « organisme de responsabilité des (PRO)-party organization producteurs » responsible for operating the curbside de la collecte collection and recycling of material pursuant en bordure de trottoir et le recyclage des to the Act; (organisme de responsabilité des matières conformément à la Loi; (Producer producteurs) Responsibility Organization) recyclable material« matières recyclables » désigne et recyclable containers, recyclable fibres, and comprend les récipients recyclables, les other items or materials as set out in fibres recyclables et autres articles ou Schedule matières tel que E qui sont Producer Responsibility Organization; ramassés par un organisme de responsabilité (matières recyclables) des producteurs; (recyclable material) 2. collectible solid w2. Par suppression des mots « déchets ivsolides à ramasser » des définitions de at section 2 and « jour de collecte de remplacement » et replacing them with the following: de « jour prévu de la collecte » à 2 et leur remplacement par ce qui suit : organic material and refuse. « matières organiques et des ordures ». - 2 - 3. Deleting paragraph (c) from the definition of 3. c) de la 2 and replacing it with the définition de « déchets solides » à following: 2 et son remplacement par ce qui suit : (c) recyclable material; (déchets solides) c) matières recyclables; (solid waste) 4. Deleting subparagraph 4(4)(a)(iii). 4. Par suppression du sous-alinéa 4(4)a)(iii). 5. collectible solid waste 5. Par suppression des mots « déchets be placed 4(4)(b) and replacing solides à ramasser soient déposés » à them with the following: 4(4)b) et leur replacement par ce qui suit : organic material and refuse be placed. « matières organiques et les ordures 6. solid waste soient déposées ». shall be placed 5(1)(b) and replacing them with the following: 6. Par suppression des mots « déchets solides à ramasser sont déposés » à organic material and refuse shall be placed. ce qui suit : « matières organiques et les ordures sont 7. Adding immediately following section 8 the déposées ». following: 7. Par adjonction de ce qui suit, immédiatemen 8 : Multi-Residential Properties 8.1(1) The collection of recyclable materials shall be Immeubles multirésidentiels done by the PRO pursuant to the Act. 8.1(1) La collecte des matières recyclables organisme de responsabilité des producteurs 8.1(2) An owner of a multi-residential property shall conformément à la Loi. register with the PRO for collection services of recyclable materials. 8.1(2) organisme de responsabilité des producteurs pour le service de collecte des 8.1(3) The PRO shall determine: matières recyclables. organisme de responsabilité des (a) the method of collection for recyclable producteurs détermine : materials; and a) La méthode de collecte des matières (b) the schedule for the collection of recyclable recyclables; materials. b) 8.1(4) recyclables. (a) Where the PRO has determined curbside 8.1(4) pick-up is possible, an owner of a multi-residential property shall provide a a) organisme de space equipped with recycling containers responsabilité des producteurs a where their tenants can safely deposit déterminé que la collecte en bordure recyclable materials and the PRO may safely de trottoir est possible, le propriétaire collect recyclable materials from the street. un immeuble multirésidentiel fournit un espace équipé de bacs de - 3 - recyclage où ses locataires peuvent déposer en toute sécurité des matières recyclables organisme de responsabilité des producteurs peut ramasser les matières recyclables en toute sécurité de la rue. (b) Where the PRO has determined curbside b) organisme de pick-up is not possible, the PRO and the responsabilité des producteurs a owner of the multi-residential property shall déterminé que la collecte en bordure determine another de trottoir nest pas possible, property where it is safe for the recycling organisme de responsabilité des containers to be located, used by the tenants producteurs and accessed by the PRO for collection. The immeuble multirésidentiel area shall allow for the safe and efficient déterminent un autre endroit sur la removal of recyclable materials by the PRO. propriété du propriétaire où les bacs de recyclage peuvent être placés en toute sécurité, utilisés par les locataires et accessibles par organisme de responsabilité des producteurs pour la collecte. efficace des matières recyclables par organisme de responsabilité des producteurs. (c) An owner of a multi-residential property c) shall maintain the area where the recycling multirésidentiel garde propre, en containers are located clean and in good bonne condition et accessible en tout condition and accessible for tenants and the temps par les locataires et PRO at all times. organisme de responsabilité des producteurs bacs de recyclage sont placés. ____________________________________________ Mayor/Maire ___________________________________________ City Clerk/ Greffier de la municipalité First Reading - April 22, 2025 Première lecture - le 22 avril 2025 Second Reading - April 22, 2025 Deuxième lecture - le 22 avril 2025 Third Reading - Troisième lecture - /haahb /hb/L\[ w9thw M&C No.2025-125 Report DateApril 29, 2025 Meeting DateMay 05, 2025 Service AreaGrowth and Community Services HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council SUBJECT: Demolition of Vacant, Dilapidated and Dangerous Building at 49-51 AdelaideStreet (PID 00374900) AUTHORIZATION Primary AuthorCommissioner/ Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer Justin TinkerAPoffenroth/ C McKielJ. Brent McGovern RECOMMENDATION RESOLVED, that the building located at 49-51 AdelaideStreet, PID# 00374900, is to be demolished as it has become a hazard to the safety of the public by reasons of dilapidationand unsoundness of structural strength; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that one or more by-law enforcement officers appointed and designated under the Saint John Unsightly Premises and Dangerous Buildings and Structures By-law are hereby authorized to arrange for the demolition, in accordance with the applicable City purchasing policies. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to advise Council that a Notice to Comply was issued under Part 13 of the Local Governance Act for the building located at 49-51 AdelaideStreet. The hazardous conditions outlined in the Notice have not been remedied by the owner within the required timeframe and staff is seeking authorization from Council to arrange demolition of the building. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION N/A REPORT The three-storey, three-unitapartment building located at 49-51 AdelaideStreet is a hazard to the safety of the public by reason of being vacant or unoccupied,by reason of dilapidation, and by reason of unsoundness of structural strength. - 2 - Standard enforcement procedures began in December 2022 following response by the Saint John Fire Department to a small fire at the building, started by unauthorized occupants. A second fire requiring SJFD response occurred in November 2023. The property is located in a mixed commercial zone i North End and is currently assessed at $72,000, according to Service New An internal inspection conducted by staff in January 2024 revealed extensive damage, including collapsed ceiling finishes in the main and upper units due to firefighting efforts. Water has saturated the floors beneath, which showed deflection under load, posing a risk of structural failure. A portion of the north- side exterior load-bearing wall has deteriorated. Sections of this wall have collapsed and wood elements such as framing and cladding have rotted. Additionally, charring was observed in wall assemblies and ceiling spaces on the first floor, where the fire is believed to have originated. Staff also documented signs of unauthorized occupancy, with evidence of the building being used for shelter and sleeping quarters. The owners indicated that repairing the building at 49-51 Adelaide Street was their first priority. Staff provided the owners until April 1, 2024 to submit a building permit application, after which a Notice to Comply would be issued. A permit application was not submitted and a Notice to Comply was issued and posted on the building on April 18, 2024, in accordance with Section 132(3) of the Local Governance Act, which outlines acceptable methods of service. The Notice provided the owner with 30 days to demolish the building or submit plans and permit applications for repair of the conditions at the property. Upon receiving the Notice, the owner submitted a Notice of Appeal, citing the timelines provided in the Notice as unreasonable. Additionally, the owner applied for a permit for interior demolition and cleanup on May 16, 2024. Interior finishes have since been removed down to the framing. The owner also installed a video monitoring system as part of efforts to prevent unauthorized entry. On June 18, 2024, the Saint John Substandard Properties Appeal Committee heard the appeal and a decision from the Appeal Committee was provided to both the owner and the City in July. The decision upheld the Notice to Comply, making no adjustments to content or timelines. - 3 - In recognition of the owner's stated intention to add housing units in Saint John, staff met with the how demolition could be prevented while also preventing risk to the public presented by the building at 49-51 Adelaide Street. In this meeting, staff provided the offering the time the owner claimed was needed to complete renovations, conditional upon the owner meeting required actions and timelines. All parties agreed that the building must remain secure from unauthorized entry at all times, a structural assessment must be submitted within 45 days, and continual progress toward renovating the building must be maintained for potential postponement of demolition. Following the meeting, an engineering report was submitted by the owner on September 20, 2024, advising on areas of concern and specifying timelines for structural repair, and restrictions to workers and loads related to the building while in its current condition. The owner also submitted an application to the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) for several variances to support a proposed redevelopment. The proposed redevelopment aimed to expand the structure to twelve units, which the owner deemed necessary for the project to be viable. Planning staff submitted a report recommending against the variances as they would significantly reduce the zone standard. The owner then chose to withdraw the application prior to PAC consideration on December 10, 2024. Following the withdrawal, staff was informed that the owner was revising the redevelopment plans to reduce conflict with existing zoning. However, the building was found to be listed for sale by the owner on March 27, 2025, indicating that the owner has abandoned redevelopment efforts. As a result, staff is now recommending demolition to ensure the hazardous conditions are rectified. A compliance inspection was conducted on April 28, 2025 which revealed that while the property has been cleaned up, the hazardous conditions outlined in the Notice to Comply have not been rectified. The Local Governance Act indicates that where a building has become a hazard to the safety of the public by reason of dilapidation or by reason of unsoundness of structural strength, the municipality may cause the building to be demolished. As required under the Act, a report from an engineer is attached, forming part of the issued Notice to Comply, and provides evidence to dilapidation and resulting hazard to safety of the public. - 4 - STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT Enforcement of the Saint John Unsightly Premises and Dangerous Buildings and Structures By-law s vacant buildings create unsafe conditions in neighbourhoods and diminish community pride. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES As is written in the Local Governance Act that a municipality must commence in the proceedings of remedial action, approval of Common Council is required prior to starting demolition activities at the property. Total cost of the demolition work is estimated at $35,000. Upon approval of the recom purchasing policy. The cost of the work will be billed to the property owner and if left unpaid, it will be submitted to the Province with the request for reimbursement. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS Land Registry. ATTACHMENTS Affidavit of Service Notice to Comply Notice of Appeal Notice of Appeal Hearing Appeal Decision Saint John Substandard Properties Appeal Committee Continuous Progress Document 49-51 Adelaide St 49-51 Adelaide Affidavit of Service Notice of Common Council Hearing Photos ЌЎБ YźƓŭ {Ʒ͵ {ǒźƷĻϔЋЉЊ CƩĻķĻƩźĭƷƚƓͲ b.Ͳ 9Ќ. Њ9Ќ /ğƓğķğ Ʒ њ Њ͵ЎЉЏ͵ЍАЊ͵ВЎЊВ ǞǞǞ͵ƓƚƚƩǤĻƓŭ͵ĭƚƒͳ ƒźƓθƓƚƚƩǤĻƓŭ͵ĭƚƒ th Anson Darville Sept 20, 2024 RETAIN Property Management 105 Sherwood Drive Quispamsis, NB ЏЊЌΏБЉЏΏББЌЉ ATTENTION: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN City of Saint John RE: 49 Adelaide Street, Saint John, NB th Noory Engineering submits the following site visit report conducted on Sept 19, 2024, at 10:00am in the presence of Kate (Client Representative). The purpose of this site visit was to visually perform a structural assessment of the overall structure in general and assess if it is at risk of collapse and being unsafe to the public. The structure is an existing three-story wood construction with a crawl space and a flat roof. The front of building, along the pedestrian sidewalk, is only 21ft wide. A variance application was recently submitted to the city to allow for its renovation, extension, and reinforcement, pending building permit drawing submission. The following are our observations, conclusions, and recommendations: 1) The ride side of the building wall is caved-in: Floor framing is intact, bracing the wall in concern and is in stable condition. 2) Upper floor vertical support framing at some locations was damaged by fire. The framing is intact and in stable condition, however: a.Localized framing reinforcement to replace some of the burnt wood members. These locations were located to the client at site. b. No interior drywall bracing exists, however building sheathing exterior is in place and is considered acceptable. c.No loading of building is allowed. Exception will be to allow a maximum of 3 laborers/on- site/on-site personnel at one time. 3) The structure is boarded (not accessible) and its footprint takes most of the site area. Being a private property and with no pedestrian access other than the 21ft front face in front of the sidewalk. a.Provide fencing to avoid pedestrian access to the side/rear of site. 4) The immediate plan for this structure is to restructure and extend it. New foundation in the form of slab-on grade is currently being designed for as permanent foundation solution. Structural . Foundation .Civil . Construction . Project Management . Contract Administration . Research ЌЎБ YźƓŭ {Ʒ͵ {ǒźƷĻϔЋЉЊ CƩĻķĻƩźĭƷƚƓͲ b.Ͳ 9Ќ. Њ9Ќ /ğƓğķğ Ʒ њ Њ͵ЎЉЏ͵ЍАЊ͵ВЎЊВ ǞǞǞ͵ƓƚƚƩǤĻƓŭ͵ĭƚƒͳ ƒźƓθƓƚƚƩǤĻƓŭ͵ĭƚƒ It is our conclusions that the structure i. Is structurally stable in its current condition ii. Structural renovation to start by next year at the most. Thanks Should there be any clarifications required, you may contact the undersigned. Yours truly, M. Ishaque Noory, P. Eng. Structural Engineer Noory Engineering Inc. Structural . Foundation .Civil . Construction . Project Management . Contract Administration . Research CƩƚƒʹCity of Saint John, New Brunswick <webform-noreply@saintjohn.ca> {ĻƓƷʹ Thursday, April 24, 2025 3:27 PM ƚʹ Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Webform submission from: Submission to Council Form \[ External Email Alert\] **Please note that this message is from an external sender. If it appears to be sent from a Saint John employee, please forward the email to spamsample@saintjohn.ca or contact the IT Service Desk.** Submitted on Thu, 04/24/2025 - 15:26 Submitted by: Anonymous Submitted values are: About Person/Group Submitting First name Adam Last name Pottle Name of organization/group (where applicable) none Mailing Address Saint John, New Brunswick. E2L 1M7 Telephone Email If you do not wish to have your personal information (address, phone number, email) become part of the public record, please check this box. Yes About your Submission Topic of submission Lack of sidewalk on Lower Cove Loop between Prince William and Canterbury Purpose for submission (what is the ask of council): Council should take advantage of the ongoing construction nearby at Rainbow Park, Broad St, and Charlotte St, and build a missing section of sidewalk along Lower Cove Loop (from the southeast end of Prince William Street, to the southwest end of Canterbury). This gap forces pedestrians across Lower Cove Loop for no apparent reason, and frequently seems to be used for private parking. It's the only place in the South End/Uptown where the sidewalk simply stops. With the construction of the new school, the pedestrian network in the area should be improved. It's only about 40m in length. This should align with the city's 'Move' policy. Executive summary Lack of sidewalk along north side of Lower Cove Loop between Prince William and Canterbury streets, despite ample public right of way, should be fixed. Committee of the Whole Resolution from April 22, 2025 Civic Recognition Awards RESOLVED that Common Council approve the list of award recipients for Citizen of the Year and Council Commendation, as recommended by the Committee of the Whole at its meeting of April 22, 2025. – April 29, 2025 nd 2 Subject: April 29, 2025 Shared Risk Pension Plan Board of Trustees: - - - - Fort LaTour Development Authority: - - Lord Beaverbrook Rink: - Saint John Energy: -- -- -- - PRO Kids:-- -- Saint John Community Arts Board:-- 6and - - -- Saint John Free Public Library:- Saint John Industrial Parks:- M&C No.2025-132 Report DateMay 01, 2025 Meeting DateMay 05, 2025 Service AreaGrowth and Community Services SUBJECT: Consent to Assign Grant Agreements –99 King Street G.P. Inc. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN SESSION OF COUNCIL As a conditionof financing the project at 99 King Street, the Developer has requested that the City sign a consent to allow the three grant agreements between the City to the Developer to be assigned to CMHC in the event of default. All terms and conditions of the grant agreements will remain the same. COUNCIL RESOLUTION That the City consent to the assignment of its grant agreements with 99 King Street G.P. Inc. dated November 18, 2024, April 16, 2025, and April 17, 2025, from 99 King Street G.P. Inc. to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation and that the Mayor andClerk be authorized to execute any documents necessary to effect the said consent. M&C No.2025-133 Report DateApril 30, 2025 Meeting DateMay 05, 2025 Service AreaGeneral Counsel SUBJECT: Extension of Conditions on Sale of 324 Charlotte Street EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN SESSION OF COUNCIL City entered into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with J.N. Lafford Realty Inc. with respectto PID 55147482. More time is required, following title diligence, to ensure that the transaction can go ahead.The purpose of this report is to seek authority for the City to amend the timelines at sections 2.2 and 2.6 of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale with J.N. Lafford Realty Inc. COUNCIL RESOLUTION That the City extend to June 30, 2025, or other such date as agreed by the Chief Administrative Officer, the timeline set out at section 2.6and the date for the payment of the deposit at section 2.2of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale between the City and J.N. Lafford Realty Inc. dated February 19, 2025, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute any document necessary to effect this extension.