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2025-06-02_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jour /źƷǤ ƚŅ {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ /ƚƒƒƚƓ /ƚǒƓĭźƌ aĻĻƷźƓŭ aƚƓķğǤͲ WǒƓĻ ЋͲ 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 Financial Matter 68(1)(c) 1.3 Financial Matter 68(1)(c) 1.4 Financial Matter 68(1)(c) Ville de Saint John Séance du conseil communal Lundi 2 juin 2024 17 h 30 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 Question financière 68 (1)c) 1.3 Question financière 68 (1)c) 1.4 Question financière 68 (1)c) Séance ordinaire 1. Ouverture de la séance 1.1 Reconnaissance territoriale 1.2 Hymne national 2. Approbation du procèsverbal 2.1 Procèsverbal du 12 mai 2025 2.2 Procèsverbal du 20 mai 2025 5. 5.1 (Recommandation dans le rapport) 5.2 e règlements municipaux Taylor Wilson (Recommandation dans le rapport) 5.3 (Recommandation dans le rapport) 5.4 Contrat n° 2025- 2025 Phase II (Recommandation dans le rapport) 5.5 Fonds communautaire du Conseil demande du conseiller G. Sullivan (Recommandation : approuver la demande) 6. Commentaires présentés par les membres 7. Proclamation 7.1 12 juin 2025 8. Délégations et présentations 9. Audiences publiques 9.1 Projet de modification du règlement de zonage et du texte 228, rue Germain on au personnel (Première et deuxième lectures) 9.2 Projet de modification du plan municipal et du règlement de zonage 160, chemin du lac Cosy présentation au personnel (Première et deuxième lectures) 9.3 Projet de modification du règlement de zonage et du texte 510, chemin Boars Head présentation au personnel (première et deuxième lectures) 9.4 Projet de modification du règlement de zonage 421, avenue Woodward au personnel (première et deuxième lectures) 10. Étude des arrêtés municipaux 11. Interventions des membres du conseil 12. Affaires municipales évoquées par les fonctionnaires municipaux 12.1 Mise à jour du directeur municipal, ou de la directrice municipale, concernant certains projets catalyseurs et les activités de défense des intérêts (verbale) 12.2 2025 13. Rapports déposés par les comités 15. Correspondance Générale 15.1 Mois de sensibilisation à la fibrose kystique (Recommandation enseigne) 15.2 Semaine nationale de prévention de la noyade : Demande de Ville (Recommandation : approuver la demande de proclamation et transmettre la demande au directeur municipal ou à la directrice municipale) 15.3 E. Gibson : Des mesures urgentes doivent être prises pour répondre aux préoccupations en matière de santé et de sécurité des personnes âgées à Saint John (Recommandation : renvoyer cette question au directeur municipal ou à la directrice municipale) 16. Ordre du jour supplémentaire 17. Comité plénier 17.1 Centre récréatif polyvalent Accord de financement provisoire 17.2 Vérité et réconciliation et mise à jour du Powwow 18. Levée de la séance COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 12, 2025 / le 12 mai 2025 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN MAY 12, 2025, AT 5:15 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 Councillor Ward 1 Joanna Killen (virtual attendance) 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 General Counsel M. Tompkins Commissioner Finance K. Fudge Fire Chief R. Nichol Commissioner Utilities and Infrastructure Services I. Fogan Commissioner Public Works and Transportation M. Hugenholtz Commissioner Growth and Development A. Poffenroth Director External Relations L. Kennedy Director Growth and Community Support Services D. Dobbelsteyn City Clerk J. Taylor Deputy City Clerk A. McLennan 1. Call to Order 1 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 12, 2025 / le 12 mai 2025 1.1 Land Acknowledgement Councillor Radwan read aloud the Land Acknowledgement and called for a moment of reflection. 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 2. Approval of Agenda Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Darling: RESOLVED that the agenda of May 12, 2025, be approved with the addition of the following under Item 4.1: letter from Save Lorneville, letter from J. McCavour, updated Map Schedule K, letter from John Williamson, translation of by-law, and letter from Conservation Council. MOTION CARRIED. 3. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest No disclosures were declared. 4. Public Hearings 5:15 p.m. 4.1 Proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments with Planning Advisory Committee report and Staff Presentation Spruce Lake Industrial Park stnd Expansion (1 and 2 Reading) Commissioner Poffenroth presented an overview of the application for a Municipal Plan Amendment, Zoning By-Law Amendment and Rezoning for the expansion of the Spruce Lake Industrial Park. The application involves four properties located adjacent to the Spruce Lake Industrial Park. The application incorporates a series of amendments to the Municipal Plan to establish a new policy for the expanded Spruce Lake Industrial Park, will expand the Primary Development Area to incorporate the entire subject site and will redesignate the land to Heavy Industrial and Park and Natural Area to facilitate the future development. The amendment will establish approximately 510 hectares of land for future industrial development. In addition, the Plan Amendment will establish a 150-metre wide buffer along the eastern and southern boundaries of the expansion area to provide separation between the proposed industrial area and adjacent residential areas. This area, along with the Provincially Significant Wetlands and watercourses, will be designated as Park and Natural Area. A rezoning will also be undertaken which will rezone the subject site to Park (P) and the Spruce Lake Industrial (SPI) zone. The SPI zone will establish development standards for 2 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 12, 2025 / le 12 mai 2025 the development area which will include increased setbacks for more intense industrial uses and those uses which involve hazardous products or materials. Spruce Lake Industrial Park expansion will offer pad-ready industrial sites to attract and support new industrial developments. Concurrently, a 112.58-hectare site has been identified to be established as a pad ready site for Phase 1 of the industrial park expansion. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has been submitted for the Phase 1 Development Area and is subject to Provincial approval. The EIA can include conditions imposed by the Province to manage any impacts on the natural environment. General Manager Industrial Parks I. MacKinnon reviewed the submitted presentation Your Connection to Global Growth Dillon Consulting Senior Planner J. Brown reviewed the submitted presentation entitled Spruce Lake Industrial Park Expansion. Manager Community Planning J. Kirchner reviewed the submitted presentation entitled Spruce Lake Industrial Park Expansion Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment. Director D. Dobbelsteyn reviewed the submitted Lorneville Community Liaison Committee. Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that Common Council break for a five-minute recess. MOTION CARRIED. Council recessed from 6:35 p.m. 6:45 p.m. The Mayor called the Public Hearing to Order at 6:45 p.m. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment with the following presenting: Sherri Colwell-McCavour Natasha MacGregor Lynaya Astephen Leah Alexander Ashley Anthony Vince Edgett Chris Watson reviewed submitted presentation Marguerite Burns Wade Fotherby Susan Griffith Jill LeBlanc Madison MacKenzie Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that Common Council break for a recess. 3 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 12, 2025 / le 12 mai 2025 MOTION CARRIED. Council recessed from 8:25 p.m. 8:45 p.m. The Mayor called the Public Hearing to Order at 8:45 p.m. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment with the following presenting: Dawn Alexander Raven Blue Scott Galbraith Calista Kossatz Sue Watson Brandon Flynn Sarah Durham David MacFarquhar Shayne Galbraith reviewed submitted presentation Lauren Stephens Smith Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that the meeting be extended beyond the hour of 10:00 p.m. MOTION CARRIED with Deputy Mayor MacKenzie and Councillors Norton, Killen, Lowe, and Harris voting nay. Moved by Councillor Darling, seconded by Councillor Lowe: RESOLVED that Common Council break for a five-minute recess. MOTION CARRIED. Council recessed from 10:05 p.m. 10:15 p.m. The Mayor called the Public Hearing to Order at 10:15 p.m. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment with the following presenting: Kathy Baird Leonard Baird Sarah Betts Bronson McCavour Quinn Carvey Shauna Sands Melissa Keating Key concerns expressed by citizens included: what community expressed, including indication that residents are very concerned 4 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 12, 2025 / le 12 mai 2025 about wetlands and forests in their area but less so about wetlands in other areas of the city and reference to residents not understanding process Although land-use and EIA are separate entities, they work together Ongoing questions and concerns have not been addressed by the Province, City, or consultant Report indicated residents were misinterpreting heavy use zoning designation. It is not the zoning that is important but the designation Irrelevant if policy quoted from Municipal Plan is not applicable to the situation at hand, as it was interpreted the way it was written, and any misunderstanding is the responsibility of the author Concerns expressed about protecting wetlands, referencing Government of New Brunswick website and salt estuaries City is not getting perspective of all those who could be impacted; should not only be a handful of people to make the decision Concerned changes could impact the environment and nature in ways not fully understood Residents deserve an apology based on presentation given by City Concerned about data centres and climate change impacts; City would never meet carbon footprint reduction targets with a project such as that; would use a lot of energy and water Municipal Plan creates more questions than answers; Plan SJ indicates Saint John values and protects its environment; reviewed various references within the policy, including environmental references and felt questions have not been addressed. Residential development would be in conflict and incompatible with heavy use industrial If Council were to vote against it today, there is always the opportunity to come back with different mitigation strategies A vote in favour is a vote against the people of Lorneville and against the Municipal Plan Community spent 27 hours in meetings, talked to MLAs, and did their due diligence Moved here from away to raise family and wants Council to think of the people Concerns it is similar to windmills project Not satisfied with the 150m setback Wetlands of highest importance Confused how City can state the EIA is complete when questions are not answered by consultant Requested complete hydrogeological assessment and water well assessment Groundwater monitoring systems are not sufficient to protect groundwater Comments regarding value of adventure tourism, nature, and green space; positive contribution to the local economy Adventure tourism is growing; business examples provided; create an environment for people to stay and play in Saint John To achieve Net 2050 at the federal level, steps need to be taken at the local level Environmental Protection Act, and Bill S-5 Concerns with emissions from traffic from development Could be lifeforms other than humans that could be impacted; potential protected species in the area 5 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 12, 2025 / le 12 mai 2025 If changing Municipal Plan, could a separate designation be made for medium industry Provided history around expropriation of land in area, past projects planned for area, and concerns over commitments from previous Councils not being kept Beach was not put back to previous state as promised when a project did not go ahead Correspondence from consultant was sent in unmarked envelopes, easily mistaken for junk mail Asked Mayor and Councillor if they would want heavy industry 150 metres behind their home Concerns over impacts on mental and physical health Played video of birds chirping Emphasized gravity of the decision Council about to make decision indirectly in municipal hands EIA is biased; states Lorneville community embraces projects, but not true City does reactionary development rather than thoughtful planning Asked if jobs speculated would be for Saint John residents and will that outweigh the cost Policy LU-77 being broken Council spoke up for Wolastoq; asked if they will speak up for Lorneville; provided quotes from past interviews Speaking on behalf of the Community Coalition Feels City is getting better in how they do community engagement; the community was listened to for the other situations Without having a full understanding of what will and will not be allowed, there will be concerns Things should be slowed down a bit more to talk to residents; they do not have a lot of assurances as to whether their well water will be safe Spoke about history of Lorneville and amalgamation; fighting generation after generation to maintain a safe community; nothing done for Lorneville since amalgamation aside from additional streetlights Described process as cheap, easy, and sleazy Past projects did not result in promised jobs and economic benefits Residents and Task Force members exhausted from the process Concerns with types of industries that would be allowed, impacts on health, and quality of life Concerns with strain on power grid from a data centre and use of water Reviewed concerns with a battery facility Asked if there is a threshold for new jobs when projects are approved Based on understanding of policies, wondering why rezoning and EIA process are separate, and should EIA inform rezoning For groundwater monitoring program, asked how often it is monitored and who gets the results 6 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 12, 2025 / le 12 mai 2025 Asked if Council is aware if Maliseet leadership has been consulted about these changes Covered history of past industry incidents Asked Council to consult with experts about impacts on the environment and wildlife Concerns over heavy industry impacts on health and the associated costs Government putting interests of industry over the community Concerns with initial notices providing clear informed consent Not complying consistently with setbacks in Municipal Plan Concerns that federal projects will be dealt with in a similar way, such as a pipeline ion vo1 Lack of transparency, due diligence, and consultation Process is disingenuous on EIA side and planning side Initial notice in the newspaper had an error referencing a former Lorneville industrial site Talked about potential for economic benefit of tourism; Black Beach referenced as a hidden gem in a recent article World Wildlife Fund did a Nature Meets Carbon project to measure and monitor carbon in vegetation, soil, and wetlands recently in Quispamsis; concerns with carbon impacts of project and EIA Community has already compromised many times Concerned about soil erosion and proximity of industrial park to community Community invested a lot of time and are not environmental police Referenced history of amalgamation and expropriation; were told could buy back land if not use in a reasonable amount of time, but that time never came Thankful for the younger generation speaking up to protect Lorneville Had issues with bears in the past Concerns about fires and traffic Lorneville is a jewel in the city but does not feel valued Asked if having some of the Councillors on the Committee is a conflict of interest Council excited about the grant for trees but is not worried about damage from taking away all the trees to make way for heavy industry Landfill was supposed to be there only as a 2-year temporary landfill so do not trust what they are told Do not trust EIA reports; surveys for plants and insects for EIA were done at time of year when not all plants were growing Concerns about volatility of some of the potential industries Does not see people pushing Council for more jobs It is not all about money and jobs Spoke of land lost over generations Concerned for future generations, the environment, and to save their home Wants community to be heard and wants EIA concerns heard Said there is a pamphlet filled with unanswered questions that need to be answered before anything moves ahead Concerns about overall process Concerned with climate crisis 7 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 12, 2025 / le 12 mai 2025 Concerns expressed about existing traffic and road conditions from existing industry The Mayor advised public hearing to resume at the Common Council meeting of May 20, 2025. 5. General Correspondence 6. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on May 12, 2025, be adjourned. MOTION CARRIED. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m. 8 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 20, 2025 / le 20 mai 2025 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN MAY 20, 2025 AT 5:15 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 Councillor Ward 1 Joanna Killen (virtual attendance) 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 General Counsel M. Tompkins Commissioner Finance K. Fudge Fire Chief R. Nichol Commissioner Public Works M. Hugenholtz Commissioner Growth and Development A. Poffenroth Commissioner Human Resources S. Hossack Director External Relations L. Kennedy Director Growth and Community Support Services D. Dobbelsteyn Director Engineering M. Baker City Clerk J. Taylor Deputy City Clerk A. McLennan 1. Call to Order 1 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 20, 2025 / le 20 mai 2025 1.1 Land Acknowledgement Deputy Mayor MacKenzie read aloud the Land Acknowledgement and called for a moment of reflection. 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 May 5, 2025 Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Darling: RESOLVED that the minutes of May 5, 2025 be approved. MOTION CARRIED. 3. Approval of Agenda Moved by Councillor Darling, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that the agenda of May 20, 2025 be approved with the addition of Item 17.1 Conveyance of Easement for Storm Water Management off Downsview Drive; 17.2 Patio License Amendment; 17.3 License from Port for Parking on Tilley Lane; 17.4 Grant of Easement to DTI at St. James, Sydney and Charlotte Streets; 17.5 12Neighbours Inc. Service Agreement; 17.6 Housing for All Strategy Green Zones; and 17.7 Sale of City- Owned Property at 21 Troop Street to NB Housing. MOTION CARRIED. 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest No disclosures were declared. 5. Consent Agenda 5.1 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-135: Amended Resolution Authorizing Sale of Sunnyside Right-of-Way, Council amend paragraph 3 of the resolution passed as item 17.4 at its meeting held January 13, 2025, as follows: 3. In the event that Common Council gives Third Reading to the By-Law Amendment as stated above, that the City sell the property to 684401 N.B. Ltd United Way Maritimes Centraide Des Maritimes, for a purchase price of $1.00, and that the purchaser be responsible for: 2 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 20, 2025 / le 20 mai 2025 a. any plan of survey required to initiate the process for the stop-up and closure for a portion of a public street known as Sunnyside Avenue Right of Way; and b. any fees or administrative processes to effect the conveyance of the property. 5.2 RESOLVED that the submitted report M&C 2025-143: Public Information Session: McAllister Drive and Westmorland Road Traffic Signal Upgrades be received for information. 5.3 RESOLVED that as recommended in the submitted report M&C 2025-144: Contract 2025-11: Lakewood Reservoir Rehabilitation, the contract be awarded to the low tenderer, MacDonald Applicators Ltd., at their tendered price of $1,335,237.11 (including HST) as calculated based on estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. 5.4 RESOLVED that the Council Community Fund application submitted by Councillor Radwan for the Latimore Lake and Area Community Association Inc. for the amount of $1,500.00, be approved. Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that the recommendation set out in each consent agenda item respectively, be adopted. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. Members Comments Members commented on various local events. 7. Proclamation 7.1 The Mayor proclaimed May 25 to May 31, 2025, as Disability Awareness Week in The City of Saint John. 8. Delegations / Presentations 10. Consideration of By-Laws rd 10.1 Building By-Law (3 Reading) Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the by-By-Law No. BC-03 A By-Law respecting the repealing and replacing a by-law of The City of Saint John made and enacted on the 12th A By-Law Respecting the Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings and Structures in The City of Saint John-1 and all amendments thereto, be read. MOTION CARRIED. 3 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 20, 2025 / le 20 mai 2025 The by-law entitled By-Law No. BC-03 A By-Law respecting the Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings and Structures in The City of Saint John summary. Moved by Councillor Darling, seconded by Councillor Radwan: RESOLVED that the by-By-Law No. BC-03 A By-Law respecting the Construction, Repair and Dem repealing and replacing a by-law of The City of Saint John made and enacted on the 12th A By-Law Respecting the Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings and Structures in The City of Saint John-1 and all amendments thereto, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. MOTION CARRIED. Read a third time by title, the by-law entitled By-Law No. BC-03 A By-Law respecting the Construction, Repair and Demolition of Buildings and Structures in The City of Saint John (Having been absent from the public hearings held on May 5, 2025, for Items 10.2 and 10.3, Councillor Harris withdrew from the meeting) rd 10.2 Zoning By-Law Text Amendment Salvage Yard (3 Reading) Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Lowe: RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-193 A Law to Amend the Zoning By- the definition of Scrap or Salvage Yard in Section 3; amending Section 12 and 12.2(1) by Section 12.2(2) by deleting Conditions of Use; and amending Schedule E by adding the list of IM zoned and licensed scrap or salvage yards to the Industrial Exceptions list, be read. MOTION CARRIED. The by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-193 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law was read in its entirety. Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Darling: RESOLVED that the by--Law Number C.P. 111-193 A Law to Amend the Zoning By- the definition of Scrap or Salvage Yard in Section 3; amending Section 12 and 12.2(1) by Section 12.2(2) by deleting Conditions of Use; and amending Schedule E by adding the list of IM zoned and licensed scrap or salvage yards to the Industrial Exceptions list, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. MOTION CARRIED. Read a third time by title, the by--Law Number C.P. 111-193 A Law to Amend the Zoning By- rd 10.3 Zoning By-Law Amendment 6 Douglas Avenue (3 Reading) 4 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 20, 2025 / le 20 mai 2025 Moved by Councillor Stewart, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-195 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by 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), be read. MOTION CARRIED. The by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-195 A Law to Amend The Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John Moved by Councillor Darling, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-195 A Law to Amend the Zoning By-amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by 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), be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed thereto. MOTION CARRIED. Read a third time by title, the by-By-Law Number C.P. 111-195 A Law to Amend The Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John. (Councillor Harris re-entered the meeting) 11. Submissions by Council Members 12. Business Matters Municipal Officers 13. Committee Reports ! 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 15. General Correspondence 15.1 J. McInerney: Traffic Flow (Recommendation: Receive for Information) Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Radwan: RESOLVED that the correspondence from J. McInerney re: Traffic Flow, be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer for staff to respond. MOTION CARRIED. 16. Supplemental Agenda 17. Committee of the Whole 5 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 20, 2025 / le 20 mai 2025 17.1 Conveyance of Easement for Storm Water Management off Downsview Drive Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Harris: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on May 20, 2025, Common Council approve the following: 1. That the City grant easements to 712102 NB Inc. to permit the installation of a storm sewer and to permit the collection and drainage of surface/storm water on a parcel of land owned by the City and identified as PID 55231856, generally as shown on the sketch attached to this M&C 2025- plus HST (if applicable) and subject to the following conditions: a) That the Grantee, at its own cost, prepare any plan of survey required to depict the easement area and effect the conveyance; b) That the Grantee be responsible, at its own cost, for the construction and maintenance of the storm sewer and the easement area; c) That the Grantee pay for all registration and filing fees required by Service New Brunswick, if applicable, for the plan of survey and Easement Agreement; and 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the documents necessary to effect the conveyance of the easement. MOTION CARRIED. 17.2 Patio License Amendment Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on May 20, 2025, the City waive its right of first refusal at section 8(b) of the License Agreements with each of a) Saint John Beer Market Inc.; b) 750559 NB Inc.; c) Fog Cutter Inc.; and d) Cro-Bel Inc. to permit the Licensees to sell the patio furniture to which section 8(b) applies and apply the funds received from the sale to the purchase of new patio furniture. MOTION CARRIED. 17.3 License from Port for Parking on Tilley Lane Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Stewart: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on May 20, 2025, the City enter into the License Agreement with the Saint John Port Authority in the form as generally attached to M&C 2025-129 for the purpose of providing a parking solution for the Carleton Community Centre and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said License Agreement and any other documents ancillary thereto. MOTION CARRIED. 17.4 Grant of Easement to DTI at St. James, Sydney and Charlotte Streets Moved by Councillor Darling, seconded by Councillor Harris: 6 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 20, 2025 / le 20 mai 2025 RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on May 20, 2025, Common Council approve the following: 1. That the City grant an easement to the Province of New Brunswick generally in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held May 20, 2025, for the placement of foundation footings as shown on an attached plan of survey, titled 2. That Province of New Brunswick pay to the City of Saint John $1,000.00 plus H.S.T. (if applicable) in consideration for the granting of the easement; and 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk by authorized to execute the said Easement and any other documents ancillary thereto. MOTION CARRIED. 17.5 12Neighbours Inc. Service Agreement Moved by Councillor Ogden, seconded by Councillor Darling: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on May 20, 2025, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a service agreement with 12Neighbours Community Inc. to provide and operate temporary transitional housing in support of the implementation of the City of Saint John Housing for All Strategy, and generally in the form as presented to the Committee of the Whole in MC 2025-137. Commissioner Poffenroth introduced Senior Manager Coes, who reviewed the presentation eHousing f MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Lowe voting nay. 17.6 Housing for All Strategy Green Zones Moved by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie, seconded by Councillor Darling: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on May 20, 2025, Common Council: 1. Designate a portion of PID 55116867 on Egbert Street and a portion of PID 00411710 on Thorne Avenue as two Green Zone Pilot sites generally according to the site plan attached to M&C 2025-138; and further, 2. Direct the CAO to implement a communication strategy to inform the public about these Green Zones and the part they will play in addressing homelessness; and further, 3. Direct the CAO to prepare and return to Common Council with a framework to enable Red Zones (specific locations in the City limits) where encampments will not be permitted. MOTION CARRIED with Councillor Lowe voting nay. 7 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 20, 2025 / le 20 mai 2025 17.7 Sale of City-Owned Property at 21 Troop Street to NB Housing Moved by Councillor Radwan, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole, having met on May 20, 2025, the City enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with the New Brunswick Housing Corporation generally in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held May 20, 2025 for the sale of the property located at 21 Troop Street (PIDs 55055230 and 424283) and the reservation of an easement for municipal purposes, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the said Agreement of Purchase and Sale and any other documents necessary to facilitate the transaction. MOTION CARRIED. 9. Public Hearings 6:30 p.m. 9.1 Proposed Municipal Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendments with Planning Advisory Committee report and Staff Presentation Spruce Lake Industrial Park Expansion stnd Continuance of Meeting from May 12, 2025 (1 and 2 Reading) City Clerk advised that this is a continuance from the Public Hearing that began on May 12, 2025, regarding the Spruce Lake Industrial Park Expansion. The Mayor called the Public Hearing to Order at 6:30 p.m. The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment with the following presenting: Katrina Galbraith Debbie Maguire Jolene Maguire Brenda Guitard Grant Galbraith Sandra Eldridge Tara Morrison Aren Hemmings Bob Herbert Linda Galbraith Stephanie LeBlanc Bradley Wilson Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Sullivan: RESOLVED that Common Council break for a 10-minute recess. MOTION CARRIED. Council recessed from 8:05 p.m. 8:20 p.m. The Mayor called the Public Hearing to Order at 8:20 p.m. 8 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 20, 2025 / le 20 mai 2025 The Mayor called for members of the public to speak against the proposed amendment with the following presenting: Pat McDonough Cecil McCavour Gerald Irish Joyce Duffney Mark Duffney Lynn Adams Paul Mangion Evan Miller Eleni Mavrogiannakis Brian Wilson Nom (no surname provided) Andri Cahyadi John Rowell Chris Smith Hannah Duguay Key concerns expressed by citizens included: Council needs to act in best interests of community Asked Council to consider four ethical tests: legal test, smell test, front page test, and mom test; explanation provided for each Concerns regarding long-term livability and sustainability of Lorneville Having a smaller buffer area than other areas of the city discriminates against Lorneville Proposed expansion area should be used instead to create new affordable housing to keep population growth within city boundaries; a chance to redefine the city Asked if other locations have been considered Need to consider mental health and show we have evolved Opportunities for adventure tourism in the area; Lorneville already has a trail system, a portion of which is in the expansion site; another opportunity for revenue Lorneville getting short end of the stick Consider what the area could be before making a decision that cannot be undone Fears for wells, flooding, health, and emotional wellbeing Lost at least 20 trees near house due to a one-acre piece of land being cleared Economic growth cannot come at expense of environment and democratic process; Council has said it values smart growth Concerned about environmental impact, residential drinking well contamination, truck traffic increases from development, and 150m buffer/natural area being clearcut Concerned about emotional cost and threats to sense of security Property values will go down due to proximity to industry material, advocating, and preparing to speak 9 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 20, 2025 / le 20 mai 2025 It is not a development for the people of Lorneville but a complete upheaval; they value space and peace, but that is being stripped away; community being asked to sacrifice far too much Plan SJ calls for compact, sustainable development but the proposal shows sprawl Build a Saint John we can be proud of; not all development is progress 1500m buffer needed Runs in Lorneville because it is safe and low traffic compared to alternative of Rothesay Ave.; air fresher, calmer, more peaceful; often a smell of oil in the air in East Saint John, will not cycle there due to traffic and air quality; cycles in Lorneville, roads in better condition and has great elements of the outdoors to enjoy; many other athletes train in Lorneville as well Asked if Saint John is in competition with Moncton for industrial land and should we not be collaborating with them as we are doing for the 2029 Summer Games Many areas of Saint John are built on wetlands, but just because it was done in the past does not mean we should keep doing it Community of Lorneville has been asked to trust Council and trust the process; over the last 60 years, things have been promised and not delivered upon; can try Asked Council if they are here for the people they represent or the unknown, faceless business hoping to raise family there and continue traditional values with local landscape and ecosystem for trapping and hunting Lorneville is a popular natural destination for residents of Saint John and beyond A significant portion of people speaking against are from outside Lorneville, illustrating this is a much broader issue idents Need reasonable boundaries between industrial and residential interests Natural Infrastructure Fund granted Council funding to plant trees, but development will destroy 140,000 trees or more Lung cancer rates in Saint John are much higher than the national average New well shortly after buying home and water was turning everything black; report indicated high levels of manganese (precursor to leachate from the dump); broken promises around cleanup that was supposed to happen for the dump Rocks fly up from heavy truck traffic and damage vehicles Have been repeatedly promised sidewalks from past candidates but have not been built Concerns about forest fires in Lorneville if wetlands impacted Cannot believe Council can move forward on this project with so many questions unanswered Asked how many Council members would be considering a move to Lorneville; commented on impact to real estate values Concerns with well contamination and water levels Long history of good reasons why citizens of Lorneville do not trust Found a presentation questionable; images of letters not on usual letterhead and may have given impression came from companies themselves 10 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 20, 2025 / le 20 mai 2025 Quoted amount of water used for a data centre compared to other industries; asked if we have the capacity to support expanded industrial demand; no backup allocating it for this other use; gambling with our water supply Asked what became of plan for industry to pay for water supply and who would pay for various projects to replace water infrastructure; appears residents are subsidizing large-scale water usage Need solid plans, solid data, and transparency, none of which has been provided so far Want economic growth but not at the cost of basic needs Childhood memories of doing activities in the woods and in nature with family; community has to continuously fight for their peace; a family member is buried in Lorneville and should not have to visit them in the middle of an industrial park; process is taking a toll on mental health Since amalgamation, Lorneville seems to be a dumping group for industry not wanted in other parts of Saint John Have never seen community enhancements residents were told about; roads falling apart Do not see the promised jobs from projects Concerned about health, safety, and environmental impacts Have not received answers from consultant to their questions; were told to wait until the next step Will be years of listening to construction and dump trucks Noise from existing industry during times when people want to enjoy their property; want to enjoy the land their ancestors had enjoyed Hydrogen manufacturing, bulk fuel storage, and gas stations are included in application; includes large quantities of flammable, toxic materials; residential community lies downhill from the proposed industrial park and toxic materials; these materials will be transported, stored, and manufactured in the proposed industrial park; it only takes one accident to permanently impact the livability for residents; heavy rainfalls or undetected leaks could result in contamination Missing from the plan is a complete review of precedents and best practices for references, the community deserves a complete global review Lorneville is a coastal community vulnerable to sea level rise No groundwater mapping has been done Asked if the City will commit to a water supply source assessment and hydrogeological assessment to protect drinking water Asked how the City will protect residents in the case of contamination and are there emergency plans in place Asked what the City contaminated water Asked what protections are in place if the infilling of wetlands alters the water table Asked how the City will detect and respond to slow contamination if it occurs outside the water network Asked who receives results of monitoring wells, will the residents have access, and how often will wells be tested Plan is outrageous, wrong, and unethical 11 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 20, 2025 / le 20 mai 2025 Does not have a buffer of woods adjacent to their property and feel buffers should be increased Has questions around change from 30m to 60m buffer, which affects some residents Concerned about water for lobster pound Monitoring systems are out of date Saint John home to heavy industries not found elsewhere in the province Need to learn from past issues with pulp and paper mill City becoming industrial wasteland; need to strengthen environmental laws and align them with best practices Need to work with other groups, including Indigenous Councils Temporary dump created in Lorneville lasted longer than they were told and still an ecological wasteland that negatively impact communities Need to have community engagement; Champlain Heights group given as an example of good engagement Residents have lobbied all levels of government and other groups, taking time away from their families Search out companies that care about the environment Moved to Lorneville for the nature; improves physical and mental health Black Beach highlighted in a magazine as a hidden gem; could be developed as a tourism destination Better to be a city that picks up constituents rather than tears them down If you pollute Lorneville, it will pollute the Irving Nature Park next, including Saints Rest Would like to have tour buses go to Lorneville to show tourists Utmost respect for all those who took part in the task force Fear of noise and light pollution are to protect wetlands and drinking water Asked why buffer cannot be made larger Asked Council to delay vote until questions are answered and trust can be rebuilt with the community If they move forward, urged Council to create a permanent commission that includes residents to give input on any concerns in the future Comments regarding costs to maintain electricity, water and sewer, roads, and unmeasurable costs to healthcare system and mental health costs Asked if the assessments of costs and revenue can be trusted Consider other options to increase revenue; should consider in-home businesses and road diets Violation of Peace and Friendship Treaties Was notified Council has engaged with Indigenous landowners; asked if that was done with Free, Prior, and Informed Consent; Article 29 of UN Declaration Act speaks to rights of Indigenous Peoples; asked who the Indigenous landowners of the land in question are; asked when and how they were consulted; asked what their opinions were and why those opinions have not been shared Reviewed Shape Your City website information looking for a document speaking 12 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 20, 2025 / le 20 mai 2025 Safety concerns with having so many residents in close proximity to heavy industry; referenced explosion in Sept 2023 Feels Heavy industry is a lesser percentage of the property tax than residents Read statement from Grand Chief Ron Tremblay and advised he will be doing a land ceremony in Lorneville Greater Saint John Regional Task Force Analysis (2020) report referenced to quote costs and benefits from industry; indicates an unsustainable model Referenced heavy use of energy and water by other data centres Spoke of residential property taxes lost in Saint John due to proximity to heavy industry Acknowledged on Indigenous land and acknowledged caretakers of the land Comments regarding flooding in other areas of the world, with devastating impacts and loss of life; invited Council to join the global climate justice movement Spoke of commitment of City to environment; if this project goes through, it throws Comments on the importance of considering the environmental assessment in the decision Asked if we can rely on companies to stick around; evidence shows we cannot Researched data centre jobs on Indeed and there were not a lot of full-time jobs, more part-time and freelance, precarious types of employment Skeptical of what may be coming in terms of industry Asked why the privacy of companies is protected but citizens have to provide full name and civic address Moved by Councillor Norton, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that the meeting be extended beyond the hour of 10:00 p.m. until the current speaker at the podium is finished speaking. MOTION CARRIED. Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Deputy Mayor MacKenzie: RESOLVED that Common Council break for a recess. MOTION CARRIED. Council recessed from 10:00 p.m. 10:10 p.m. The Mayor called the Public Hearing to Order at 10:10 p.m. The Mayor advised public hearing to resume at the Common Council meeting of June 3, 2025, at 5 p.m. Point of order raised by Councillor Sullivan regarding Councillor Ogden interrupting the Chair. Moved by Councillor Sullivan, seconded by Councillor Darling: RESOLVED that Common Council schedule a Special Meeting of Council for June 3, 2025. 13 COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 20, 2025 / le 20 mai 2025 MOTION CARRIED. 18. Adjournment Moved by Councillor Lowe, seconded by Councillor Darling: RESOLVED that the meeting of Common Council held on May 20, 2025, be adjourned. MOTION CARRIED. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. 14 COMMON COUNCIL REPORT M&C No.2025-146 Report DateMay 14, 2025 Meeting DateJune 02, 2025 Service AreaGrowth and Community Services HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council SUBJECT: Designation of By-Law Enforcement Officersfor Tourism Accommodation Levy By-law. AUTHORIZATION Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer Sonia Naikavde &Amy Poffenroth/ David J. Brent McGovern Fabricio LimaDobbelsteyn RECOMMENDATION That Common Council designate Sonia Naikavde, Viral Parikh, Fabricio Lima, and Justin McCormick as by-law enforcement officers for the Tourism Accommodation Levy, By-law Number L.G.-7 by adopting theresolutionattached to MC 2025-146. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to designate Sonia Naikavde, Viral Parikh, Fabricio Lima and Justin McCormick, as the by-law enforcement officers for the Tourism Accommodation Levy, By-law Number L.G.-7, and in doing so, they will be authorized to administer and enforce the Tourism Accommodation Levy. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION N/A REPORT It is necessary to designate Sonia Naikavde, Viral Parikh, Fabricio Lima, and Justin McCormick as by-law enforcement officers by adopting the attached resolution so that they may carry out their duties pertaining to administration and enforcement of the Tourism Accommodation Levy By-law, which cameinto effect on January 1, 2020. Prior to this formal designation, the City relied on voluntary compliance with the By-law. Due to legislative changes in certain Americanstates, some online booking platforms are considering Tourism discretionary, and not mandatory, and some platforms do not collect the Levy. Also,due to the frequent purchase and sale of accommodations to new operators, some new operators are unaware - 2 - of the requirements to collect and remit the Levy which is used for the promotion of Tourism for Saint John. Designating staff as By-Law enforcement officers will allow the City to take further compliance action permitted by the By-Law if voluntary compliance is not achieved. This also ensures that all accommodation operators are operating on the same level playing field and ensures that no operator has an unfair competition advantage over another by failing to collect or remit the Levy. STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT Priority. The designation of the by-law officers will provide the City with additional tools to address instances of non- compliance if needed. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES There is no cost to the City for appointing staff as By-Law Enforcement Officers. The City collects a 5% administrative fee from the Tourism Accommodation Levy to handle the administration of the Levy. The City remitted $1,347,796.40 from the Tourism Accommodation levy to Envision Saint John in 2024. This is based on monthly reports submitted to the City by all accommodation operators. In the event that an operator files a report with the City but does not yet submit the levy to the City, the City still transfers funding stated in the reports to Envision Saint John even if it may not yet have collected the Levy from the operator. This is similar to how the provincial government remits property taxes to the municipality even if the property owner has not yet paid their taxes. This additional compliance mechanism for designating enforcement officers for the administration of this by-law minimizes the risk that the City will pay out funds to Envision Saint John that it has not yet received from operators and gives additional tools to the City to actually collect funds owed through the levy. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS collaborating on this report and coordinating process improvements related to the administration of the Tourism Accommodation Levy. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution appointing Sonia Naikavde, Viral Parikh, Fabricio Lima and Justin McCormick as By-law enforcement officers under the Tourism Accommodation Levy By-law. COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Chief Administrative Officer, the following resolutions be adopted: 1. WHEREAS the Common Council of The City of Saint John has enacted certain by- laws pursuant to the authority of the Local Governance Act, S.N.B. 2017 c.18, and Local Governance ActA By-law relating to a Tourism Accommodation Levy in The City of Saint John, By-law Number LG-7 (the Tourism Accommodation Levy By-Law, and all amendments thereto, and it may from time to time be necessary to commence proceedings in the Provincial Court of the Province of New Brunswick, when a person has violated or failed to comply with said By-law; AND WHEREAS section 72 of the Local Governance Act provides that a council may appoint by-law enforcement officers for the local government and may determine their terms of office; AND WHEREAS subsection 150(1) of the Local Governance Act provides that proceedings for breach of a by-law shall be commenced in the name of the clerk of the local government or such other person as is designated for that purpose by the council; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Sonia Naikavde, Fabricio Lima, Justin McCormick and Viral Parikh are hereby appointed as by-law enforcement officers with respect to the enforcement of the Tourism Accommodation Levy By-Law, effective immediately, and this appointment shall continue until they cease to be employees of The City of Saint John or until it is rescinded by Common Council, whichever comes first; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Sonia Naikavde, Fabricio Lima, Justin McCormick and Viral Parikh are hereby designated and authorized to lay informations in the Provincial Court of the Province of New Brunswick for breach of the Tourism Accommodation Levy By-Law, effective immediately, and this designation and authorization shall continue until they cease to be employees of The City of Saint John or until it is rescinded by Common Council, whichever comes first. 1 /hb/L\[w9thw M&C No.2025-153 Report DateMay 27, 2025 Meeting DateJune 02, 2025 Service AreaPublic Works and Transportation Services HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council SUBJECT: 5ĻƭźŭƓğƷźƚƓ ƚŅ .ǤΏ\[ğǞ 9ƓŅƚƩĭĻƒĻƓƷhŅŅźĭĻƩ{ƷĻƦŷğƓźĻ DƚķźƓ AUTHORIZATION Primary Author(s)Commissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer Jill GoodMichael Hugenholtz/Marc DionneJ. Brent McGovern RECOMMENDATION It is recommended thatCommonCounciladopt the attached resolution appointing Stephanie Godinas by-law enforcement officer for the {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ tğƩƉźƓŭ .ǤΏƌğǞ and {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ ƩğŅŅźĭ .ǤΏƌğǞ. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to designate Stephanie Godin, Badge No. 1017 CanadianCorps of Commissionaires,as a by-Law enforcement officer, for the {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ tğƩƉźƓŭ .ǤΏƌğǞ and {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ ƩğŅŅźĭ .ǤΏƌğǞ which are administered by the Parking department. In doing so, Ms. Godinwill be authorized to: Administer and enforce the {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ tğƩƉźƓŭ .ǤΏ\[ğǞ. Administer and enforce the {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ ƩğŅŅźĭ .ǤΏ\[ğǞ. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION Not applicable. REPORT It is necessary at this time to designate Stephanie Godin, a newly hired parking enforcement officer, as a by-Law enforcement officer, by adopting the attached resolution so that theymay carry out theirduties pertaining to enforcement of the {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ tğƩƉźƓŭ .ǤΏƌğǞ and {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ ƩğŅŅźĭ .ǤΏƌğǞ. - 2 - PREVIOUS RESOLUTION N/A STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES N/A INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS ATTACHMENTS Resolution appointing Stephanie Godin as by-law enforcement officer. COMMON COUNCIL / CONSEIL COMMUNAL May 27, 2025 / le 27 mai 2025 RESOLVED, that as recommended by the Chief Administrative Officer, the following resolution be adopted: 1. WHEREAS the Common Council of The City of Saint John has enacted certain by- laws pursuant to the authority of the Local Governance Act, S.N.B. 2017 c.18, and Local Governance ActA By-law Respecting the Regulation of Parking in The City of Saint John, By-law Number LG-8 Saint John Parking By-Law, A By-law Respecting the Traffic on Streets in The City of Saint John, By-law Number MV-10.1 Saint John Traffic By-Law and all amendments thereto; AND WHEREAS section 72 of the Local Governance Act provides that a council may appoint by-law enforcement officers for the local government and may determine their terms of office; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Stephanie Godin is hereby appointed as by-law enforcement officer with respect to the enforcement of the Saint John Parking By-Law and Saint John Traffic By-Law, effective immediately, and this appointment shall continue until they cease to be an employee of the Parking department of The City of Saint John or until it is rescinded by Common Council, whichever comes first; 1 COMMON COUNCIL REPORT M&C No.2025-154 Report DateMay 29, 2025 Meeting DateJune 02, 2025 Service AreaGrowth and Community Services HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council SUBJECT: Schedulingofa Public HearingDate for and 859 Sand Cove Road AUTHORIZATION Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer Jennifer KirchnerAmy Poffenroth/Pankaj NalavdeJ. Brent McGovern RECOMMENDATION RESOLVED That Common Council schedule public hearings on Monday, July7, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. for: Rezoning Submitted byTrisha and Jeff Perry For PID00336339 Rezoning Submitted by704987 NB Ltd. (Rick Turner) For 859 Sand Cove Road PID00394809 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, July 7, 2025. PREVIOUS RESOLUTION At its meeting of August 3, 2004, CommonCouncil resolved that: 1. the Commissioner of Planning and Development receiveall 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 - 2 - 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 two applications to amend the Zoning By-Law. The Public Hearings are proposed for July 7, 2025. Details of the applications are outlined below and will form part of the documentation at the public hearings. Name of Location Existing Proposed Reason Applicant Zone Zones Trisha and Jeff 224 Rural Rural General To develop a Perry Residential (RR) Commercial Personal Service Cove Road (CRG) business (outdoor (PID: spa). 00336339) Name of Location Existing Proposed Reason Applicant Zone Zones 704987 NB Ltd. 859 Sand Neighbourhood Mid-Rise To develop three (Rick Turner) Cove Road Community Residential apartment (PID: Facility (CFN) (RM) buildings in 00394809) addition to the existing Day Care Centre. While the holding of public hearings for Zoning By-law amendments are 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 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 /hb/L\[ w9thw M&C No.2025-148 Report DateMay 21, 2025 Meeting DateJune 02, 2025 Service AreaUtilities and Infrastructure Services HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon andMembers of Council SUBJECT: Contract No. 2025-06 Asphalt Resurfacing 2025Phase II AUTHORIZATION Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrator Officer Rod MahaneyIan Fogan/MichaelJ. Brent McGovern Hugenholtz/Michael Baker RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Contract No. 2025-06: Asphalt Resurfacing 2025Phase II be awarded to the low Tenderer, Galbraith ConstructionLtd., at theirtendered price of $1,744,016.69(including HST) as calculated based upon estimated quantities, and further that the Mayor and CityClerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this report is to recommend that Council award Contract 2025-06: Asphalt Resurfacing 2025Phase II to the low tenderer. PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS October 30, 2023: M&C 2023-238 Revised 2024 General and Utility Fund Capital Programs, approved. December 11, 2023: M&C 2023-274 2024 General Fund Operating Budget, approved. April 7, 2025: M&C 2025-105 Timelines for Paving Milled Roadwaysunder the Annual Asphalt Resurfacing Contracts,approved. April 22, 2025: M&C 2025-110 Asphalt Resurfacing 2025, approved. - 2 - REPORT BACKGROUND The 2024 General Fund Capital Program included funding for the resurfacing of a number of streets in the City. A portion of the 2024 General Fund Capital funding for this project is from the Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) funding program. Asphalt resurfacing is an annual program to upgrade and maintain deteriorating street surfaces under the maintenance and capital resurfacing program. The streets included in this contract are some of the street sections that were not completed last year under the annual asphalt resurfacing program. Several streets program that were not included in this project will be listed within the 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing Program. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DTI) has also made funding available under their 2025 Provincial-Municipal Highway Partnership (PMHP) Program. This program will provide partial funding for the asphalt resurfacing of a portion of Union Street (Saint Patrick Street to Smythe Street), in this contract. Once the PMHP street is resurfaced and final costs are determined City Staff will prepare claims to submit to DTI so they can reimburse the City for their agreed upon share of the costs. This contract includes all work associated with the resurfacing of a total of 5 streets or segments of streets which equates to 11 lane kilometers. This work consists generally of the supply of all necessary labour, materials and equipment for the placement of approximately 4,950 tonnes of Superpave hot-mix asphalt. TENDER RESULTS th Tenders closed on May 20, 2025, with the following results, including HST: 1 Galbraith Construction Ltd., Saint John, NB $1,744,016.69 2 Debly Enterprises Ltd., Saint John, NB $2,055,466.88 3 NRB Construction Company Ltd, Saint John, NB $2,141,242.50 1,940,300 including HST. ANALYSIS The tenders were reviewed by staff and were found to be formal in all respects with the exception of the tender from Debly Enterprises Ltd. Upon detailed review following the Tender Opening, it was determined that the tender submitted by Debly Enterprises Ltd. had omitted a bid for one required item. In accordance with Division 2 Instructions to Tenders and Tendering Procedures, item 2.8.03 (c) states that Tender for more than one item and where it is required that all items be bid, there is a failure to bid an item or it does not contain a unit - 3 - price or extended total of all items bid Debly Enterprises Ltd. tender has been rejected. Staff are of the opinion that the low tenderer has the necessary resources and ability to perform the work and recommend acceptance of their tender. The asphalt production and placement processes will be closely monitored to ensure conformance with the CiGeneral and Project specifications. Work on the th overall project is currently anticipated to begin the week of June 16, 2025, and th continue until September 15, 2025. Once the contract is awarded and contracts are signed the Contractor will supply the City with their construction schedule for the work. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The Contract includes work that is funded by the General Fund Capital Reserve, 2024 Capital budget (CCBF funding), as well as PMHP funding. Assuming award of the Contract to the low tenderer, an analysis has been completed which includes the estimated amount of work that will be performed by the Contractor and Others (i.e. materials testing and inspection). The analysis is as follows: Budget $ 2,032,594 Project net cost $ 1,581,535 Variance (Surplus) $ 451,059 STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT This report aligns with City Priorities of Dwh by investing in key infrastructure upgrades and t9wChwa by adhering to plans, policies, procedures, and best practices with respect to managing the Citys roadway assets. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES Asphalt pavements are essential infrastructure which directly impacts the quality of life in our community. Roadway infrastructure is important to the economic health of the community and citizens expect these assets to be maintained to an acceptable standard. Proper and timely maintenance of all roadway assets will ensure public safety, extend service life of the asset, and achieve best value for the investment. Included in this project is a fuel adjustment clause. This clause is included in this contract in order for the City to share diesel price increase risk with the contractor in an effort to receive better tender prices. - 4 - INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS The tendering process for this project was completed in accordance with the City's Strategic Procurement policy and Supply Chain Management supports the recommendation being put forth. The report was reviewed by the F ATTACHMENT 2025 Asphalt Resurfacing Phase II List Note: streets to be resurfaced are subject to change based on Staff ensuring the project is completed within the project budget. Council Community Fund Application Form A EXTERNAL FORM Council Community Fund Application FORM A The Information you provide on this form will be used to assess eligibility and consideration for the award of funds at a Common Council meeting. Program Description Through the Council Community Fund Policy (the Fund) Council Members may apply for funding for projects or events that enhance the vibrancy and wellbeing of the residents of the City or minor Community Grants program, allowing a timely and flexible approach to requests for smaller initiatives that align with Council priorities that would not otherwise coincide with the timing of the Community Grants Program. Sority areas Grow, Green, Belong, Move and Perform. Application and Eligibility for Community-Based Organizations Applications must comply with the City of Saint John Council Community Fund Policy. For a complete description of application and eligibility criteria please review the Council Community Fund Policy. Applications are always open for submissions during the calendar year. Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) must be a registered non-profit or registered charitable organization holding its principal activities within the City of Saint John. Application must also demonstrate that your proposal: is based in the City of Saint John will spend the funding within the financial year in which it is awarded. Applications have a funding limit of $1500 per Council Member. FORM A. Name of the Council Member submitting this application: DğƩǤ {ǒƌƌźǝğƓ Council Community Fund Application Form A EXTERNAL FORM Name of Community-Based Organization: Non-profit status: (registered non-profit number, registered charitable organization number) Charity Name and Title of CBO individual responsible for the management of the Funds Carrie Tanasichuk, Board of Directors (member-at-large) Phone Number: (506) 607-1476 Email Address: carrie.tanasichuk@gmail.com Address: 228 Germain Street, Saint John, NB Tell us a bit about your group (what does your group do?) InterAction School of Performing Arts is more than a place to learn music, dance and theatre. form lasting relationships. In the past 25 years InterAction has grown into a vibrant community that emphasizes creative self-expression and collaborative learning. Tell us about what you want to do (describe the project / event / and any small capital asset request to support the project/event) Due to recent challenges beyond our control, InterAction will be moving out of our beloved home at the end of this season. This is a necessary and hopeful step and one that allows us to continue growing and reimagining what our future can be. We are seeking support to help us relocate to a new sustainable space where our students can continue to thrive. Council Community Fund Application Form A EXTERNAL FORM Where is the location of your project / event? 228 Germain Street What do you think the benefits will be to people living in the city? because it changes lives in deep, invisible ways. -It builds confident, expressive kids who feel like they belong. In a city where many youth struggle with self-esteem, isolation or limited extracurricular activities, InterAction becomes a place where they can be seen, take up space and tell their stories. That sense of confidence and belonging ripples outward, into schools, home and the broader community. -It is a bridge across social and economic divides. wealthy or privileged. By offering financial aid, outreach programs, and inclusive practices it allows every child to step into a stage and feel like they matter. - It supports mental health and emotional resilience. social skills and regulate emotions in a safe and supportive environment. In a time when youth mental health challenges are on the rise, this work is essential. -It shapes the next generation of creative thinkers and leaders ecome teachers, entrepreneurs, therapists and changemakers. The skills they learn (collaboration, empathy, resilience, public speaking) are transferable and transformative. How does your project / event contribute to addressing the priorities of Common Council? Council Priorities by sustaining a vibrant, inclusive space where children and youth can grow through the arts. The move will ensure continued access to creative, community based programming that strengthens youth engagement, improves mental health and well-being and builds lifelong skills in leadership, collaboration and confidence. A new location will allow InterAction to continue to contribute to the cultural and economic resilient and culturally rich Saint John. How much will your proposal cost? What do you need to carry out your project or event what is the estimated cost? Council Community Fund Application Form A EXTERNAL FORM Breakdown of costs Amount Moving materials (Boxes, packing paper, $700 bubble wrap, tape, labels) Moving equipment rental (Dolly, hand truck, $450 furniture pads/blankets) Storage & miscellaneous (Temporary storage $350 bins, markers, gloves, trash bags) TOTAL: $1500 Please confirm the amount of funds you are requesting: $1500 Estimated completion date: Will you be able to complete the project / event Yes / No and obtain any small capital assets within the financial year in which it is requested? Estimated completion date: June 30, 2025 To Be Acknowledged by the individual responsible for managing the Funds for the Community-Based Organization named above. Accountability: X I acknowledge that if funds are provided by the City of Saint John, I will accept responsibility that the funds will be used for the stated purpose and within the timeline stated above. X I acknowledge that I will be responsible for keeping all receipts and/or invoices relating to the project or event above and completing an Outcome Report within 45 days of the project or event completion date. Liability Waiver for Community Based Organization Fund Recipients By submitting this application, I hereby acknowledge and agree that neither the City, its council, nor any of its members, agencies, officers, employees, or agents shall be held liable or responsible for any injury, including death to any person or for any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, or expenses, including legal fees, arising out of or in connection with the use, allocation, distribution, or expenditure of the Council Members Discretionary Community Fund. I, as an authorized signatory or representative who has legal authority to bind the Community- Based Organization, agree to indemnify and hold harmless the aforementioned entities from all claims, damages, liabilities and losses incurred in relation to or resulting from the use of the allocated funds. Council Community Fund Application Form A EXTERNAL FORM Carrie Tanasichuk _____________________ Printed name of authorized signatory ______________________ Signature of authorized signatory May 20, 2020 ______________________ Date Your privacy: We will use the information you provide on this form for the award of funds. The award of funds is reported publicly. All information held by us is liable to disclosure under the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act unless it is exempt. City Clerk acknowledgement: (To be completed by City Clerk or their designate) I acknowledge that the proposal described above meets the eligibility requirements of the Council Community Fund Policy (CCFP) and may proceed to the next public meeting ǣ of Common Council. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS: th Spanish rule on June 12, 1898. Filipinos celebrate it annually on June 12; WHEREAS:Every year, Filipinos in the Philippines and all over the world celebrate years of Spanish colonial rule; WHEREAS:June is Filipino Heritage Month in Canada a month dedicated to highlighting the many contributions Filipino-Canadians have made and continue to make to the social, economic and cultural fabric of communities across the country. NOW THEREFORE: I,Mayor Donna Noade Reardon, of Saint Johndo hereby proclaim June 12, 2025 as Philippines Independence 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. Staff Recommendation for Council Resolution 228 Germain Street Rezoning stnd Public Hearing, 1 and 2 Reading: June 2, 2025 Item Required: Recommendation (Y/N) Municipal Plan No Amendment stnd Zoning By-Law Yes 1. That Common Council give 1 and 2 reading to By-Law Amendment Number C.P. 111-194 a Law to Amend The Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. stnd 2. That Common Council give 1 and 2 reading to By-Law Number C.P. 111-198 a Law to Amend The Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. Other No rd Tentative 3 Reading: June 16, 2025 Item: Required: Recommendation (Y/N) Municipal Plan No Amendment stnd Zoning By-Law Yes 1. That Common Council give 1 and 2 reading to By- Amendment Law Number C.P. 111-194 a Law to Amend The Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. stnd 2. That Common Council give 1 and 2 reading to By- Law Number C.P. 111-198 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 Date:May 15, 2025 To:PlanningAdvisory Committee From:Growth &Community Services Meeting:May 21, 2025 Applicant/ Landowner:Bruce Wilkin INC. Location:228 Germain Street PID:00003889 Existing PlanDesignation:Medium to High Density Residential Existing Zoning:Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) Proposed Zoning:Urban Centre Residential (RC) Application Type:Text Amendment, Rezoning 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 June 2, 2025. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This applicationis seeking to rezone the property from Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to an amended Urban Centre Residential (RC) topermit the development of residential, and limited neighbourhood orientedcommercial uses.This requires an amendment to the Urban Centre Residential (RC) zonethat adds limitedcommercialuses. Page 1of 5 Bruce Wilkin INC. 228 Germain Street May 15, 2025 RECOMMENDATION 1. That Common Council adopt the attached by-law amendment entitled “By-Law Number C.P. 111-198, A By-Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John”. 2. That Common Council adopt the attached by-law amendment entitled “By-Law Number C.P. 111-194, A By-Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John”. ANALYSIS Proposal This application is seeking the adaptive reuse of a former place of worship building into a mixed- use building. The proposal requires the rezoning of the property from the Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) zone to the Urban Centre Residential (RC) zone. Proposed amendments to the RC zone would permit the incorporation of non-residential ground floor uses subject to conditions. Site and Neighbourhood The subject property is located on the corner of Germain Street and Queen Street in Uptown Saint John. The site is located within the Trinity Royal Heritage Conservation Area, the Parking Exemption Area, and an Intensification Area. The site contains a former place of worship which includes an auditorium/gymnasium addition. Since the church ceased operations, the property has been utilized for offices and community spaces associated with community groups, non- profits and artists. The surrounding neighbourhood is predominantly residential, with commercial uses located along Charlotte Street. The property is located within one block of Queen’s Square and within proximity to the new Central Peninsula School. Zoning The subject property is currently zoned Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN), which permits a range of community-oriented facilities, including arenas, community centres, elementary schools, and recreational facilities, which are designed to complement the surrounding residential neighbourhoods. The subject site is located in an area predominately zoned Urban Centre Residential (RC), which supports a wide range of residential development. Nearby commercial properties, along Charlotte Street, Duke Street and Queen Street are zoned Mixed-Commercial (CM) and Local Commercial (CL). The area contains Queen’s Square which is zoned Park (P) and an Integrated Development (ID) zoned property which is intended to be developed with ground floor commercial and upper floor residential uses. Municipal Plan The subject property is located within the Medium to High Density designation which permits a range of housing types with an emphasis on the provision of higher density housing forms such as apartment, condominium, and townhouse units. 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 occupations, neighbourhood retail uses, parks, and community facilities. Page 2 of 5 Bruce Wilkin INC. 228 Germain Street May 15, 2025 Policy LU-47 of the Municipal Plan states that the Zoning By-Law should include provisions permitting mixed-use development within the Medium to High Density designation, incorporating a diverse range of land uses. These should encompass residential development and community facilities, suitable retail and office uses, as well as live/work arrangements or home occupations, ensuring a balanced and integrated approach to land use planning. The proposed rezoning from the CFN zone to the RC zone, along with the text amendments, align with the intention of the Municipal Plan to support residential development and compatible commercial uses. The Municipal Plan policy review is included in Attachment 2. Central Peninsula Secondary Plan The South End is the Peninsula’s largest residential neighbourhood which is structured around key civic and community spaces such as Queen’s Square and Rainbow Park. The reactivation of existing buildings is encouraged to improve the sense of place of the neighbourhood. The South End is envisioned to retain its primarily residential use but acknowledges opportunities for infill development and reinvestment that will help attract and retain residents. This includes uses that provide a benefit to residents including spaces that provide services, programming and other uses that enhance the quality of life for residents. The subject site contains an existing building which has been used for institutional and community uses. Through the proposal, the building will be adaptively reused for a mixture of residential and commercial uses, while still permitting the established community uses that have benefited from the built form of the building including the auditorium/gymnasium. The rezoning to the RC zone, along with the recommended text amendments to permit ground-floor commercial uses, will provide opportunity for additional residential density, reinvestment into a historic building and compatible uses which will serve the neighbourhood. The proposed rezoning and text amendments will help attract investment, increase business opportunities, and support neighbourhood vibrancy while preserving historical and social infrastructure. The CPSP policy review is included in Attachment 2. Amended Urban Centre Residential (RC) Zone In conjunction with the Rezoning, staff are proposing amendments to the Urban Centre Residential (RC) Zone to permit ground-floor commercial uses that will complement the residential intent of the zone. A similar approach exists with the Mid-Rise Residential (RM) and High-Rise Residential (RH) zones which also permit complementary ground-floor commercial uses within the residential development. The intent of the amendment is to encourage and support mixed-use development where complementary commercial uses can enhance the quality of life of residents and add vibrancy to the neighbourhood. The proposed commercial uses include the following: Page 3 of 5 Bruce Wilkin INC. 228 Germain Street May 15, 2025 Artist or Craftsperson Studio Bakery Business Office Live-Work Unit Personal Service Restaurant Retail Convenience The commercial uses will be permitted subject to conditions of use, which will require that the non-residential uses be located on the ground floor, that the be located along a street-facing façade and that the commercial uses not occupy more than 50 percent of the gross floor area of the building. The condition limiting the commercial uses to no more than 50 percent of the gross floor area will ensure that the sites will incorporate residential development and cannot be developed solely for commercial uses. The proposed changes to the RC zone are well-aligned with both the City’s Municipal Plan and the Central Peninsula Secondary Plan and will enable the integration of commercial uses within established neighbourhoods. The addition of commercial uses can help our neighbourhoods evolve into more complete communities and add vibrancy and vitality to our residential neighbourhoods. The amended RC zone offers broad benefits across urban areas of the city by enabling more flexible, context-sensitive development that responds to evolving housing and community needs. By expanding permitted uses to include commercial uses, the zone supports the creation of vibrant, walkable neighbourhoods where daily needs can be met close to home. Site Exemption As part of the application, staff are proposing an amendment to Schedule E: Exceptions. The amendment would identify the Community Centre and Cultural Establishment as site exceptions for the subject parcel. The site exception would continue to permit the Community Centre and Cultural Establishment as permitted uses on the site, aligning with the more recent land uses. Infrastructure and Protective Services The proposal was circulated to the City’s Infrastructure Development, Public Works, Building and Fire and Emergency Management Service Areas for comment. No concerns were raised by regarding the proposed development. Any work to be undertaken on the property will be subject to the permitting process including heritage permits for exterior work. Conclusion The proposed amendments to the Urban Centre Residential (RC) zone support more flexible, mixed-use development by providing opportunities for compatible commercial uses which will support the broader residential neighbourhoods. The text amendment aligns with the goals of the Municipal Plan and Central Peninsula Secondary Plan, including intensification, adaptive reuse, and walkable urban design. Page 4 of 5 Bruce Wilkin INC. 228 Germain Street May 15, 2025 The rezoning of 228 Germain Streetfrom Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to the amended RC zone demonstrates how these changes enable context-sensitive redevelopment, allowing new residential, commercial, and community uses while preserving heritage character. City-wide, the revised RC zone promotes neighbourhood-scale development, reinvestment in underutilized properties, greater housing diversity, and the creation of complete communities, advancing the City’s long-term vision for sustainable urban growth. 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 May 16, 2025. In accordance with the Committee’s Rules of Procedure, notification of the application was sent to landowners within 100 metres of the subject property on May 7, 2025. APPROVALS AND CONTACT ManagerDirector Commissioner Jennifer Kirchner MCIP, RPP Pankaj Nalavde MCIP, RPP Amy Poffenroth Contact: Thomas Lewallen MCIP, RPP Telephone: (506) 977-00274 Email: thomas.lewallen@saintjohn.ca Application: 24-0298 APPENDIX Map : Aerial Photography Map : Future Land Use Map 4: Current Zoning Map 5: Proposed Zoning Attachment : Site Photography Attachment : Draft Urban Centre Residential (RC) Zone Attachment : Draft CP 111-198 - Zoning By-Law Amendment Submission 1: Site Plan Page 5 of 5 10.1 Urban Centre Residential (RC) Zone Municipal Plan Context The Urban Centre Residential (RC) zone accommodates a wide range of serviced urban residential development in the form of townhouses, apartments, and condominiums, and complementary non- residential uses on the ground floor. Lower density forms are also permitted including semi-detached dwellings, two- unit dwellings, and one-unit dwellings. The Urban Centre Residential (RC) zone is intended for land inside the Primary Development Area that is designated Medium to High Density Residential, Uptown Primary Centre, or Mixed-Use Centre in an Intensification Area. However, land in other appropriate designations could be zoned RC. 10.1(1) Permitted Uses Any land, building, or structure may be used for the purposes of, and for no other purpose than, the following: Accommodation, Existing; Artist or Craftsperson Studio, subject to paragraph 10.1(2)(d) Bakery, subject to paragraph 10.1(2)(d); Bed and Breakfast, subject to section 9.2; Business Office, subject to paragraph 10.1(2)(d); Crisis Care Facility, subject to subsection 10.1(2); Day Care Centre; subject to subsection 10.1(2); Day Care, Home, subject to paragraph 9.5(a); Day Care, Neighbourhood, subject to paragraph 9.5(b); Dwelling Group; Dwelling, Cluster Townhouse, subject to subsection 9.25; \[2025, C.P. 111-183\] Dwelling, Multiple; Dwelling, One-Unit; Dwelling, Semi-Detached; Dwelling, Townhouse, subject to subsection 9.24; \[2025, C.P. 111-183\] Dwelling, Two-Unit; Garden Suite, subject to section 9.8; Home Occupation, subject to section 9.9; Live-Work Unit, subject to subsection 10.1(2)(d); Personal Service, subject to subsection 10.1(2)(d); Restaurant, subject to subsection 10.1(2)(d); Retail Convenience, subject to subsection 10.1(2)(d); Rooming House, subject to subsection 10.1(2); Secondary Suite, subject to section 9.13; Supportive Facility - major, subject to subsection 10.1(2); \[2023, C.P. 111-150\] Part 10: Residential Zones –Urban Centre Residential (RC) Zone Page | 1 SupportiveFacility - minor,subjecttosubsection10.1(2);\[2023,C.P.111-150\] SupportiveHousing,subjecttosection9.14; The existing usedescribed inScheduleE:Exceptions,ofeachlotrespectively, identified therein as being located in the RC zone. 10.1(2)ConditionsofUse (a)A DayCareCentre,RoomingHouse,orSupportiveFacilitypermittedinsubsection 10.1(1) shall be subject to the following:\[2022, C.P. 111-142\] (i)The lot shall only contain one of these land uses, and shall be at least 60 metresawayfromanotherlotintheRCzonethatalsocontainsoneofthese above uses; and (ii)Inthecaseof a RoomingHouse,orSupportiveFacility,theestablishment shall be limited to a maximum of 18 residents.\[2022, C.P. 111-142\] (b)\[Repealed:2020,C.P.111-86\] (c)\[Repealed:2020,C.P.111-86\] (d)Any non-residentialuse as permitted in subsection 10.1(1)shall be subject to the following: (i)Be located on the ground floor of the building; (ii)Be located along the street-facing façade; and (iii)Not occupy more than 50 percent of the gross floor area of the building. 10.1(3)ZoneStandards (a)MinimumLotArea: One-UnitDwelling,Two-UnitDwelling,orSemi- square metres 185 Detached Dwelling MultipleDwelling,thegreaterof:squaremetres,or 300 For eachDwellingUnitthereinhaving square metres 80 3 or more bedrooms For eachDwellingUnitthereinhaving squaremetres 65 2 bedrooms For eachBachelororDwellingUnittherein squaremetres 45 having 1 bedroom For eachRoomfor a CrisisCareFacility, squaremetres 20 Rooming House, or Supportive Facility TownhouseDwelling 165 squaremetres For eachDwellingUnittherein Part10:ResidentialZones–UrbanCentreResidential(RC)ZonePage|2 \[2025,C.P.111-183\] (b)MinimumLotFrontage: One-UnitDwelling,Two-UnitDwelling,orSemi-DetachedDwelling InteriorLot metres 5.5 CornerLotmetres 7 MultipleDwellingmetres 22 TownhouseDwellingforeachDwellingUnitmetres 5.5 (c)MinimumLotDepthmetres 30 (d)MinimumFrontYardmetres 1.5 (e)MaximumFrontYardmetres 3 (f)MinimumRearYard,thelesserof: The minimumrearyardoftwoormoremainbuildingsintheblockface,or 6 metres (g)MinimumSideYard,thelesserof: The minimumsideyardoftwoormoremainbuildingsintheblockface,or 1.5metres (h)MinimumFlankageYard 1.5 metres (i)MinimumGroundFloorArea: One-UnitDwelling, Two-UnitDwelling,orSemi-DetachedDwelling 1½,2,or 3 Storeys 62 squaremetres \[Repealed:2022,C.P.111-142\] (j) (k)MinimumBuildingHeight 2 storeys (l)MaximumBuildingHeight 14 metres Part10:ResidentialZones–UrbanCentreResidential(RC)ZonePage|3 (m) Front and Flankage Building Façades for the construction of new buildings only: \[2016, C.P. 111-35\] (i) Shall only have cladding comprised of brick, stone, cementitious material, or wood, or any combination thereof; (ii) Shall have at least 15 percent of its area covered by windows with clear glass; \[2016, C.P. 111-35\] (iii) Shall not have a garage door that exceeds 40 percent of the building façade width or 20 percent of the building façade area; (iv) Shall not have a garage door that projects beyond the plane of the primary building door entrance; and (v) The maximum length of a building frontage along a street shall be 66 metres. \[2020, C.P. 111-86\] In accordance with Section (n) Building Height and Massing Requirements \[2020, C.P. 111-86\] 15 Central Peninsula Building Height and Massing Overlay Zone (o) Other Requirements In accordance with the General Provisions, Parts 4-9 10.1(4) Zone Standards for ClusterTownhouse Dwellings \[Repealed: 2025, C.P. 111-183\] 10.1(5) Zone Standards forTownhouse Dwellings \[Repealed: 2025, C.P. 111-183\] Part 10: Residential Zones –Urban Centre Residential (RC) Zone Page | 4 BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 111-19 ARRÊTÉ NO C.P. 111-19 ARRÊTÉ A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY- MODIFIANT L’ARRÊTÉ DE ZONAGE LAW DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Lors d'une réunion du conseil communal, Common Council convened, as follows: The City of Saint John a décrété ce qui suit : The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John L'arrêté sur le zonage de The City of Saint enacted on the fifteenth day of December, A.D. John, décrété le quinze (15) décembre 2014, 2014, is amended by: est modifié par : 1.Adding the following uses to the Urban 1.Ajouter les usages suivants à la zone Centre Residential (RC) zone at Table 10-1 résidentielle du centre-ville (RC) au in Section 10: Tableau 10-1 de la Section 10 : Artist or Craftsperson Studio Boulangerie Bakery Bureau d’affaires Business Office Live-Work UnitDépanneur Personal Service Logement-lieu de travail Restaurant Restaurant Retail Convenience Service personnel Studio d’artiste ou d’artisan 2.Deleting the Municipal Plan Context at Section 10.1 and replacing it with the 2.L’article 12 est modifié par suppression following: de la mise en contexte et le remplacer “The Urban Centre Residential (RC) zone avec le suivant : accommodates a wide range of serviced urban residential development in the form of « La zone résidentielle du centre-ville townhouses, apartments, and (RC) accueille une large gamme condominiums, and complementary non- d'aménagements urbaine desservie, residential uses on the ground floor. Lower notamment les maisons en rangée, les density forms are also permitted including immeubles d’appartements et les semi-detached dwellings, two-unit dwellings, and one-unit dwellings. copropriétés, ainsi que des usages non résidentiels complémentaires au rez-de- The Urban Centre Residential (RC) zone is chaussée. Des formes d’habitation à plus intended for land inside the Primary faible densité sont également permises, Development Area that is designated notamment les habitations jumelées, les Medium to High Density Residential, Uptown habitations bifamiliales et les habitations Primary Centre, or Mixed-Use Centre in an unifamiliales. Intensification Area. However, land in other appropriate designations could be zoned La zone résidentielle du centre-ville (RC) RC.” est destinée aux terrains situés à l’intérieur du principal secteur de développement qui se trouvent dans un secteur de densification et qui sont désignés résidentiel à densité moyenne ou forte, centre principal du centre-ville 3. Adding the following uses to the Permitted ou centre à utilisations mixtes. Uses list at Subsection 10.1(1): Cependant, des terrains situés dans d’autres désignations qui conviennent Artist or Craftsperson Studio, subject to pourraient être zonés RC. » paragraph 10.1(2)(d); Bakery, subject to paragraph 10.1(2)(d); 3. Le paragraphe 10.1(1) est modifié par Business Office, subject to paragraph ajoutant les usages permis suivants : 10.1(2)(d); Live-Work Unit, subject to paragraph Boulangerie, sous réserve de l’article 10.1(2)(d); 10.1(2)(d); Personal Service; subject to subsection 10.1(2)(d); Bureau d’affaires, sous réserve de Restaurant, subject to subsection l’article 10.1(2)(d); 10.1(2)(d); Dépanneur, sous réserve de l’article Retail Convenience, subject to 10.1(2)(d); subsection 10.1(2)(d); Logement-lieu de travail, sous réserve de l’article 10.1(2)(d); 4. Adding the following as Subsection Restaurant, sous réserve de l’article 10.1(2)(d): 10.1(2)(d); “Any non-residential use as permitted in Service personnel, sous réserve de Subsection 10.1(1) shall be subject to the l’article 10.1(2)(d); following: Studio d’artiste ou d’artisan, sous réserve de l’article 10.1(2)(d); (i) Be located on the ground floor of the building; 4. Le paragraphe 10.1(1) est modifié par (ii) Be located along the street-facing ajoutant le suivant : façade; and (iii) Not occupy more than 50 percent of the gross floor area of the building.” « Les usages permis non résidentiels au paragraphe 10.1(1) sont soumises aux 5. Adding the following Residential Exceptions conditions suivantes : to Schedule E: (i) Être située au rez-de-chaussée du RC – 228 Germain Street – PID 00003889 – bâtiment ; Community Centre, Cultural Establishment (ii) Être située le long de la façade donnant sur la rue ; et (iii) Ne pas occuper plus de 50 pour cent de la superficie de plancher brute du bâtiment. » 5. L’annexe E est modifiée par adjonction des exceptions résidentiels suivantes : RC – 226 rue Germain – NID 00003889 – centre communautaire, établissement culturel all as shown on the plan attached hereto and forming part of this by-law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John toutes les modifications sont indiquées sur le has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the plan ci-joint et font partie du présent arrêté. said City to be affixed to this by-law the 16th day of June, A.D. 2025 and signed by: EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau communal sur le présent arrêté le 16 juin 2025, avec les signatures suivantes: _______________________________________ Mayor/Mairesse ______________________________________ City Clerk/Greffier de la Ville First Reading – June 2, 2025Première lecture – 2 juin 2025 Second Reading – June 2, 2025 Deuxième lecture – 2 juin 2025 Third Reading – June 16, 2025 Troisième lecture – 16 juin 2025 BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 111-194 ARRÊTÉ NO C.P. 111-194 ARRÊTÉ MODIFIANT L’ARRÊTÉ DE ZONAGE A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY- LAW DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Lors d'une réunion du conseil communal, Common Council convened, as follows: The City of Saint John a décrété ce qui suit : The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John L'arrêté sur le zonage de The City of Saint enacted on the fifteenth day of December, A.D. John, décrété le quinze (15) décembre 2014, 2014, is amended by: est modifié par : Amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The La modification de l’annexe «A», Plan de City of Saint John, by rezoning a piece of land zonage de la ville de Saint John, permettant having an area of approximately 2,011 square de modifier la désignation pour une parcelle metres, located at 228 Germain Street, also de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2.011 identified as a portion of PID 00003889, from mètres carrés, situé au 228, rue Germain, également identifié comme une partie de Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to NID 00003889, de la zone d’installations Urban Centre Residential (RC). communautaires de quartier (CFN) à zone résidentielle du centre-ville (RC). toutes les modifications sont indiquées sur le all as shown on the plan attached hereto and plan ci-joint et font partie du présent arrêté. forming part of this by-law. EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John fait apposer son sceau communal sur le has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the présent arrêté le 16 juin 2025, avec les said City to be affixed to this by-law the 16th day signatures suivantes: of June, A.D. 2025 and signed by: _______________________________________ Mayor/Mairesse ______________________________________ City Clerk/Greffier de la Ville First Reading – June 2, 2025Première lecture – 2 juin 2025 Second Reading – June 2, 2025 Deuxième lecture – 2 juin 2025 Third Reading – June 16, 2025 Troisième lecture – 16 juin 2025 PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE May 26, 2025 HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade Reardonand Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT:Rezoning and Zoning By-Law Amendment 228 Germain Street On May 5, 2025,Common Council referred the above matter to the Planning Advisory Committeefor a report and recommendation. The Committee considered the attached report at itsMay 21,2025,meeting.ThomasLewallen, Planner with Growth and Community Services, provided an overview ofthe application via a PowerPoint presentation. Bruce Wilkin, the applicant, provided a presentation that included visual materials such as photos and conceptual plans.Theapplicantconfirmed that the redevelopment would include a mix unit sizesin the existing building, along with one office. He also noted that two existing tenants, Chroma and Interaction, are relocating. Committee Member Anne McShane asked about the unit composition, and the applicantclarified that units would range from bachelor to two-bedroom layouts. He also noted that discussions are ongoing with CMHC regarding the potential inclusion of affordable housing. Committee Member Anne McShane expressed support for the adaptive reuse of the building and asked about heritage updates such as window replacements, whichthe applicantacknowledged would require consultationand approval by the Heritage Development Board. Committee ChairBrad Mitchell asked if the construction would occur simultaneously, to which the applicantresponded that, given the complexity of the site, concurrent development would likely be necessary. Committee Member Alshaimaa Eldemiryinquired about the building code compliance of the lantern structure, which was confirmed to include windows. Staff confirmed that a building permit process will follow any PAC or Common Council approvaland that all projects are required to meet Building Code. No members of the public spokeon the application. The Committee unanimously adopted the Staff Recommendation to Common Council presented below. Page 1of 2 Bruce Wilkin228 Germain StreetMay26, 2025 RECOMMENDATION: 1. That Common Council adopt the attached By-- Law No. C.P. 111-194, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint 2. That Common Council adopt the attached By-- Law No. C.P. 111-198, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Respectfully submitted, Brad Mitchell Chair Attachments Page 2 of 2 BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 111-194ARRÊTÉ NO C.P. 111-194ARRÊTÉ A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY- LAW DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Lors d'une réunion du conseil communal, Common Council convened, as follows: The City of Saint John a décrété ce qui suit : The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John L'arrêté sur le zonage de The City of Saint enacted on the fifteenth day of December, A.D. John, décrété le quinze (15) décembre 2014, 2014, is amended by: est modifié par : Amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by rezoning a piece of land zonage de la ville de Saint John, permettant having an area of approximately 2,011 square de modifier la désignation pour une parcelle metres, located at 228 Germain Street, also de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 2.011 identified as a portion of PID 00003889, from mètres carrés, situé au 228, rue Germain, également identifié comme une partie de Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to NID 00003889, de la zone Urban Centre Residential (RC). communautaires de quartier (CFN) à zone résidentielle du centre-ville (RC). toutes les modifications sont indiquées sur le all as shown on the plan attached hereto and plan ci-joint et font partie du présent arrêté. forming part of this by-law. EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John fait apposer son sceau communal sur le has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the présent arrêté le 16 juin 2025, avec les said City to be affixed to this by-law the 16th day signatures suivantes: of June, A.D. 2025 and signed by: _______________________________________ Mayor/Mairesse ______________________________________ City Clerk/Greffier de la Ville First Reading June 2, 2025 Première lecture 2 juin 2025 Second Reading June 2, 2025 Deuxième lecture 2 juin 2025 Third Reading June 16, 2025 Troisième lecture 16 juin 2025 BY-LAW NUMBER C.P.111-198ARRÊTÉ NO C.P.111-198ARRÊTÉ A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAW DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Lors dune réunion du conseil communal, The Common Council convened, as follows: 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, enacted on the fifteenth day of December, A.D. décrété le 15 décembre 2014, est ainsi 2014, is amended by: modifié : 1. Adding Urban Centre Residential (RC) to 1. Par adjonction au tableau 10-1 de Table 10-1 in section 10, as a permitted l 10, de la zone résidentielle du zone for the following uses: centre-ville (RC) aux usages permis suivants : Artist or Craftsperson Studio Boulangerie Bakery Business Office Dépanneur Live-Work Unit Logement-lieu de travail Personal Service Restaurant Restaurant Service personnel Retail Convenience 2. Deleting the two paragraphs following the 2. Par suppression à 10.1 des deux heading Municipal Plan Context at paragraphes suivants -tête Mise en section 10.1 and replacing it with the contexte et leur remplacement par ce qui following: suit : The Urban Centre Residential (RC) zone La zone résidentielle du centre-ville (RC) accommodates a wide range of serviced accueille une large gamme urban residential development in the form of daménagements résidentiels urbains townhouses, apartments, condominiums, viabilisés en and complementary non-residential uses on rangée, dappartements, de the ground floor. Lower density forms are also condominiums ainsi que des usages non permitted, including semi-detached résidentiels complémentaires au dwellings, two-unit dwellings, and one-unit rez-de-chaussée. Des aménagements à dwellings. densité moins élevée sont également permis, y compris des habitations jumelées, des habitations bifamiliales et des habitations unifamiliales. The Urban Centre Residential (RC) zone is La zone résidentielle du centre-ville (RC) intended for land inside the Primary est destinée aux terrains situés à Development Area that is designated Medium ncipal secteur de to High Density Residential, Uptown Primary développement qui se trouvent dans un Centre, or Mixed-Use Centre in an secteur de densification et qui sont Intensification Area. However, land in other désignés résidentiel à densité moyenne appropriate designations could be zoned RC. ou forte, centre principal du centre-ville ou centre à utilisations mixtes. Cependant, désignations qui conviennent pourraient être zonés RC. 3. Adding the following uses to the Permitted 3. Par adjonction au paragraphe 10.1(1) des Uses list at subsection 10.1(1): usages permis suivants : Artist or Craftsperson Studio, subject to Boulangerie, sous réserve de paragraph 10.1(2)(d); 10.1(2)d); Bakery, subject to paragraph 10.1(2)(d); , sous réserve de linéa 10.1(2)d); Business Office, subject to paragraph 10.1(2)(d); Dépanneur, sous réserve de linéa 10.1(2)d); Live-Work Unit, subject to paragraph 10.1(2)(d); Logement-lieu de travail, sous réserve de 10.1(2)d); Personal Service; subject to paragraph 10.1(2)(d); Restaurant, sous réserve de linéa 10.1(2)d); Restaurant, subject to paragraph 10.1(2)(d); Service personnel, sous réserve de linéa 10.1(2)d); Retail Convenience, subject to , sous paragraph 10.1(2)(d); linéa 10.1(2)d); 4. Adding the following as paragraph 10.1(2)(d): 4. Par 10.1(2)d) comme suit : Any non-residential use as permitted in Les usages permis non résidentiels au subsection 10.1(1) shall be subject to the paragraphe 10.1(1) sont soumis aux following: conditions suivantes : (i) Be located on the ground floor of the (i) Être situé au rez-de-chaussée du building; bâtiment; (ii) Be located along the street-facing (ii) Être situé le long de la façade façade; and donnant sur la rue; (iii) Not occupy more than 50 percent of (iii) Ne pas occuper plus de 50 pour the gross floor area of the building. cent de lde plancher brute du bâtiment. 5. Adding the following Residential Exceptions 5. 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Wjdupsjb!CD W9T!3W8 361.815.9:95 Staff Recommendation for Council Resolution 160 Cosy Lake Road Municipal Plan Amendment and Rezoning Option 1 Denial of Municipal Plan Amendment and Rezoning Public Hearing: June 2, 2025 Item Required: Recommendation (Y/N) Municipal Plan Yes That Common Council deny the redesignation on Schedule B Amendment of the Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 3.02 hectares, located at 160 Cosy Lake Road, also identified as a part of PID 55005375, from Rural Resource to Rural Residential. Zoning By-Law Yes That Common Council deny amending the Zoning By-Law Amendment which rezones land having an area of approximately 4.98 hectares, located at 160 Cosy Lake Road, also identified as PID 55005375, from Rural (RU) to Rural Residential (RR) and Park (P). Other No Option 2 Approval of Municipal Plan Amendment and Rezoning stnd Public Hearing, 1 and 2 Reading: June 2, 2025 Item Required: Recommendation (Y/N) Municipal Plan Yes That Common Council give 1st and 2nd Reading to By-Law Amendment Number C.P. 106-39 a Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By- Law of The City of Saint John. Zoning By-Law Yes That Common Council give 1st and 2nd Reading to By-Law Amendment Number C.P. 111-199 a Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John. Other No rd Tentative 3 Reading: June 16, 2025 Item Required: Recommendation (Y/N) rd Municipal Plan Yes That Common Council give 3 Reading to By-Law Number Amendment C.P. 106-39 a Law To Amend The Municipal Plan By-Law of The City of Saint John. rd Zoning By-Law Yes That Common Council give 3 Reading to By-Law Number Amendment C.P. 111-199 a Law To Amend The Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John. Other No PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE May 26, 2025 HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade Reardonand Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT:Municipal Plan Amendment andRezoning 160 Cosy Lake Road On May 5, 2025,Common Council referred the above matter to the Planning Advisory Committeefor a report and recommendation. The Committee considered the attached report at itsMay 21,2025,meeting.ThomasLewallen, Planner with Growth and Community Services, provided an overview ofthe application via a PowerPoint presentation. Matt Blain presented on behalf of the applicant, raising questions about whether the Cosy Lake neighbourhood had been mistakenly excluded from the Rural Residential designation and zoning. He disagreed with the staff recommendation and suggested that the Municipal Plan should be reviewed and updated to reflect evolving needs in rural areas. MattBlain emphasized that Strategic Planning Initiatives (SPIs) do not have to align with existing policies, such as the Zoning By-Law and the Municipal Plan, but must comply with them once updated. He referenced Policy SP-6, which permits development along existing roads. The proposed lotsLot 24-01 (approx. 2.8 acres) and Lot 24-02would be used to allow for the applicant to age-in-place and providea future home for their children. The owner, Kathryn M. Craig, also spoke before the Committee noting that thesubdivision was necessary to allow for her children to live nearby as herself and husband were getting older. Committee Members inquired about the size of the lake, driveway lengths, and the rationale for two lots. It was confirmed that services such as garbage pickup already exist in the area,the water and wastewater would be through private servicing, and that the subdivision would allow intergenerational living and support for aging in place. A former neighbour, Dave Matthew, voiced support and notedthat the area is peaceful and lacks resource extraction activity. Committee Members Anne McShane and Gerry Lowe expressed support for the proposal in light of demographic needs and planning priorities. Page 1of 2 Matt Blain160 Cosy Lake RoadMay 26, 2025 No members of the public spoke. The Committee unanimously denied the Staff Recommendation to Common Council presented below and recommend the Municipal Plan Amendment and Rezoning. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1. That Common Council deny the redesignation of Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, a parcel of land having an approximate area of 3.02 hectares, located at 160 Cosy Lake Road, also identified as a portion of PID 55005375, from Rural Resource to Rural Residential. 2. That Common Council deny rezoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 4.98 hectares, located at 160 Cosy Lake Road, also identified as PID 55005375, from Rural (R) to Rural Residential (RR) and Park (P). COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: 1. That Common Council approve the redesignation of Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan, a parcel of land having an approximate area of 3.02 hectares, located at 160 Cosy Lake Road, also identified as a portion of PID 55005375, from Rural Resource to Rural Residential. 2. That Common Council approve rezoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 4.98 hectares, located at 160 Cosy Lake Road, also identified as PID 55005375, from Rural (R) to Rural Residential (RR) and Park (P). Respectfully submitted, Brad Mitchell Chair Attachments Page 2 of 2 Date: May 15, 2025 To: PlanningAdvisory Committee From:Growth &Community Services Meeting: May 21, 2025 SUBJECT Applicant:Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc. Landowner: Kathryn M. Craig Location: 160 Cosy Lake Road PID: 55005375 Existing PlanDesignation:Rural ResourceandParks and Natural Areas ProposedPlan Designation: Rural Residentialand Park and Natural Areas Existing Zoning: Rural (RU) Proposed Zoning:Rural Residential (RR)and Park (P) Application Type:MunicipalPlan Amendmentand Rezoning Jurisdiction:TheCommunity Planning Actauthorizes 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 Monday,June 2, 2025. Page 1 of 5 Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc.160 Cosy Lake RoadMay 15, 2025 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The application is seeking subdivide the existing lot into three lots. The existing residential development would be located on one lot, with two additional building lotsbeing created. This proposal requires a Municipal Plan Amendment to redesignate a portion of the land from Rural Resource to Rural Residential, and the rezoning of the developable portions of the property from Rural (RU) to Rural Residential (RR).Rezoning of the existing waterbody to the Park (P) zone would ensure alignmentwith the existing Park and Natural Area designation. A subdivision application would be processed following an approval of the Municipal Plan and Zoning By-Law amendment. Denial is recommended as the application does not align with the intent of the Provincial Statements of Interest, the Municipal Plan, and the Zoning Bylaw. RECOMMENDATION 1.That Common Council deny the redesignation of Schedule B of the Municipal Development Plan,a parcel of land having an approximate area of 3.02 hectares, located at 160 Cosy Lake Road, also identified as a portion of PID 55005375, from Rural Resource to Rural Residential. 2.That Common Council deny rezoningaparcel of land with an area of approximately 4.98 hectares, located at 160 Cosy Lake Road, also identifiedas PID 55005375, from Rural (R) toRural Residential (RR)and Park (P). ANALYSIS Proposal The application seeks to subdivide the subject siteinto three lots for rural residential development(see Submission 1). Remanant-1, as identified on the Tentative Subdivision Plan, wouldcomprise of the existing residential development, and Lot 24-01 and Lot 24-02 would be used for future rural residential development. A Municipal Plan amendment and rezoning to the Rural Residential designation and Rural Residential (RR) zone would be required to facilitate the proposed subdivision. Site and Neighbourhood The subject property is located onCosy Lake Road on the northeast side of the City, just off Route 111/Airport Access Road. The surrounding area, including the properties located on Cosy Lake Road, are zoned Rural (RU)and contain a mix of undeveloped forested areas and existing privately serviced residential development.Certain areas located along Loch Lomond Road (in proximity to the airport)andChurchland Road, contain existing rural residential development that is zoned Rural Residential (RR). Existing pit or quarry operations, zoned Pit and Quarry (PQ) are located north-west of the subject site along the Airport Access Road. Page 2 of 5 Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc.160 Cosy Lake RoadMay 15, 2025 Municipal Plan and Zoning Municipal Plan The assessmentof the proposed developmentfocuses on land use, infrastructure, environmental considerations, and alignment with the Municipal Plan. A full analysis of the Municipal Plan is included as an attachment to this report. Staff assessed the development proposal based on the policy direction established within the Municipal Plan. Plan SJacknowledges the existence of existing residential development within the rural areas of the City and established policies to directnew residential development to areas within the Primary Development Area and tolands identified as Rural Residential and Rural Settlementwithin the Future Land Use Map. Plan policiesLU-104 to LU-106provide guidance for limited rural residential development, with the overall goal being to maintain the rural character of the area, limit land use conflict, and ensure that the Rural Resource Area canbeprimarily used for resource related activities including forestry operations, wind and solar energy development, agriculture, fisheries and other extraction activities. Specifically, Policy LU-104 indicatesthat the expansion of Rural Residential development to lands not currently designated for this form of development is not permitted, and that Council not consider applications to redesignate lands to the Rural Residential Area except when approving existing legal land uses. The proposed developmentdoes not align with the intent of the Municipal Plan when considering the creation of new rural residential development. This includes: Limiting the use of the Rural Residential designationtoland containing existing rural residential development. Allowing no more than two lots to be created from a host parcel. Limit privately serviced development to protect groundwater for existing users. TheMunicipal Plan policy clearly restricts the expansion and development of new Rural Residential development within the Rural areas of the City, with the goal to direct residential development to serviced locations within the PDA. The proposed development does not align with the direction of the Municipal Plan, which intends to limit the development of new rural residentials areas and to facilitate the ongoing use of the Rural Resource Area for resource- baseduses. Zoning The subject property is currently zoned Rural (RU), which supports resource-based activities like agriculture, forestry, and fisheriesandlimited residential use. The Rural zone requires that newly created lots have a minimum size of 40,000 m², which would support resource-related activities with minimal residential development. Page 3 of 5 Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc.160 Cosy Lake RoadMay 15, 2025 This application is seeking to rezone the subject site to the Rural Residential (RR) zone. The RR zone permits privately serviced residential development, including one-and two-unit dwellings, on newly created lots that have a minimum lot size of 5,350 m². The proposed lots (see Submission 1) would range in size from 11,346 m² to 24,706 m², exceeding the minimum lot requirements. Development Officer Variances would be required to support the lot configuration and reduce the required lot frontage for Lot 24-01 and Lot 24-02. If the decision is made to proceed with the rezoning, it is recommended that the portion of the property containing the existing waterbody be rezoned to the Park (P) zone. This would denote the boundary of the existing waterbody, and would align with the portion of the site designated Park and Natural Area. Provincial Statement of Public Interest (SPI) Analysis Applications to amend the Municipal Plan must take into consideration the Provincial Statements of Public Interest, which were established by the Provincial Government to guide development and land use decisions across the province. Alignment with the SPIs isa requirement of all new land use plans and by-laws, including amendments to existing documents. A full assessment is included as an attachment to this report. Staff assessed the development proposal based on the SPIs. The SPIs discourages residential sprawl in areas that are not serviced by existing infrastructure,inareas not connected to existing residential development and where land use compatibility will be an issue. They encourage the protection of non-renewable resourcesand resource activities from encroachment by other uses including residential. The proposed development does not align with the overall intent of the SPIs and does not align with some of the policies associated with the creation of new residential development. This includes: Promoting efficient development and land use patterns. Promoting development in locations with public infrastructure or services. Limiting non-compatible land uses in areas identified for natural resource development. The proposed development does not align with the SPI direction to promote efficient land use development that builds on existing development patterns and benefits from existing public servicesand infrastructure. The SPIs equally acknowledge the importance of ensuring the ongoing ability to develop and operate natural resource extractionand agricultural useswithin the rural areas and to not establishnew residential development outside the City’s established settlement pattern, where it would not utilize existing public infrastructure or services. Input from other Service Areas or Stakeholders As the subject site cannot connect to City water and sanitary services, the installation of wells and private septic systems will require approvals from the Province of New Brunswick. In addition, development will be subject to Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Permits to ensure adequate separation from Wolsely Lake. Page 4 of 5 Hughes Surveys & Consultants Inc.160 Cosy Lake RoadMay 15, 2025 Conclusion The proposeddevelopment does not align with the policy direction of the Municipal Plan associated with residential development and land use in rural areas. In addition, theProvincial Statements of Public Interest (SPIs)prioritize residential development in identified growth areas where servicing is available and to maintain rural resource areas for resource-basedoperations including resource extractionand agricultural uses. The City’s growth directive, as established in PlanSJ, discourages the development of new rural residential land uses in ruralareasoutside of historic settlement areas. As a result of policy misalignment, Staff are recommending the denial of the redesignation of the subject propertyto Rural Residentialand the rezoning to Rural Residentialand Park. ALTERNATIVES AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS No alternatives were considered. ENGAGEMENT Public On February 24, 2024, notice of the public presentation for the Municipal Plan Amendment and associated 30-day comment period was posted on the City’s website. In accordance with the Committee’s Rules of Procedure, notification of the application wassent to landowners within 100 metres of the subject propertyonMay 7, 2025.Notice of the Public Hearing will be posted on the City of Saint John website onMay 8, 2025. APPROVALSAND CONTACT ManagerDirector Commissioner Jennifer Kirchner, RPP, MCIPPankaj Nalavde, RPP, MCIP Amy Poffenroth,P.Eng., MBA Contact:Thomas Lewallen, RPP, MCIP Telephone:(506) 977-00274 Email: thomas.lewallen@saintjohn.ca Application:24-0318 APPENDIX Map 1: City Location Map 2:Aerial Photography Map 3:Future Land Use Map 4:Proposed Future Land Use Map 5:Zoning Map 6:Proposed Zoning Attachment1:Site Photography Attachment 2:Municipal Plan Policy and Provincial Statement of Public Interest Review Submission 1:TentativeSubdivision Plan Page 5 of 5 Site Photo – 160 Cosy Lake Road . utilized is The Rural Residential the subject the of of in the rural areas east - south closest location metres a portion of Wolsely Lake. Any 750 designation is intended for rural style would provide establish new rural residential as mandated in the Municipal Plan. residential development is located , which limits the use of the Rural Residential designation to surrounding properties are designated Rural Resource and Rural Residential fixed in nature The Park and Natural Area. The designation property. The extent with which the Rural Residential designation is Municipal Plan directs that the Rural Residential designation is notused to establish new residential development in our rural areas. The redesignation development which may be desired by some residents of the City. N/AThe residential development within the City, however, the policies associated with the designation does not permit the expansion to incorporate new The subject site contains development would be subject to a Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Permit. a.b.d.e.f.g. Assessment The creation of two additional rural residential lots is in contradiction to this policyexisting rural residential development. The creation of new lots for rural residential development will only be permitted for subdivisions approved prior to the adoption of the Municipal Plan. onal . ; by virtue of a lack of supply of quality land already Policy 4104 -- Enhances the community and the quality of life offered to residents of the City;Efficiently uses available infrastructure;Does not negatively impact the use and enjoyment of adjacent lands and neighbourhoods;Is an appropriate use within the land use designation being sought for the property, and the proposal is consistent with the specific policies regulating development in the designation; andAdequately addresses and mitigates any significant environmental impacts Is consistent with the general intent of the Municipal Plan and further advances the City Structure;Is necessarydesignated in the Municipal Plan to accommodate the development d.e.f.g. a.b.c. Municipal Plan Policy LU Not consider changing the designation of lands on the Future Land Use map (Schedule B) through a Municipal Plan amendment, unless the proposal:Policy LU Create the Rural Residential designation on the Future Land Use map (Schedule B). Council intends that land within the Rural Residential Area designation is generally intended to accommodate existing rural residential development. Development of residential uses on existing lots shall be permitted but the creation of new lots for additirural residential development will generally be discouraged, except where applications for subdivision were approved by Council prior to the adoption of the Municipal Plan. Council will permit other compatible uses including home occupations, parks, and community facilities without amendment to the Municipal Plan. Attachment 2: Municipal Plan Policy and Provincial Statement of Public Interest Review will designation This Policy designated as y. will be serviced , m awa which is 750 proposed lots over the Rural Residential 2 located existing rural residential development that to . The Park and Natural Area designation will be Natural Area private well and septic systems. e proposal does not align with the intended direction to limit limited to subdivision of land that are at minimum 4 ha in size. The proposed development would require the change from the Rural Resource designation to the Rural Residential designation. The closest Rural Residential designation is was unintentionally omitted or to approve a legal land use. The establishment of new Rural Residential designated land is not supported by this policy. This policy is related to lots that are already zoned Rural Residential (RR) and is not intended for lots that are zoned Rural (R). The Rural (R) zone is The subject site contains an existing waterbodyPark and retained for the site. Work within proximity to the water course require a Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Permit. The existing residence, along with theby Thunserviced development and to promote compact urban settlement. indicates that redesignation of lands to shall only be considered e located application designate lands to the - 8 105 106110 - --- Policy LU Not permit the expansion of Rural Residential development to lands not currently designated for this form of development. Council therefore shall not consider applications to re Policy LU Permit the creation of new lots that have a minimum lot area of less than four (4) hectares (40,000 square metres) in the Rural Residential Area subject to compliance with the provisions in the Zoning Bylaw and in keeping with the rural character of the area. Council shall permit the creation of no more than two (2) new lots from a host parcel and will not permit the creation of any more than one (1) new access driveway per lot to a collector or arterial roadway as a result of such subdivisions, except where approved by Council prior to the adoption of the Municipal Plan. Policy LU Council intends that the Park and Natural Areas designation will permit a range of conservation and appropriate recreational land uses permitted in the City’s major regional and community parks, environmentally sensitive or significant areas, lands that aradjacent to watercourses, lands adjacent to the City’s coastlines, estuarine areas, significant archaeological and geological sites, historic sites, designated heritage places and cemeteries. Policy NE Limit unserviced development to protect groundwater for existing well users and to promote more compact urban settlement. Rural Residential Area designation except where such anis necessary to recognize an unintentionally omitted existing or approved legal land use. Attachment 2: Municipal Plan Policy and Provincial Statement of Public Interest Review . The is retain the e used for the that may result ould designation is intended to be used to forestry and fisheries uses within the proposed development area Rural Residential new residential development does not align with City’s otential for land use conflicts with existing rural land p As the surrounding land is zoned Rural (RU), this would permit the The existing waterbodycurrently designated as Park and Natural Area and wdesignation. As identified, thesupport existing rural residential development and not bestablishment of new residential development within the rural areaestablishment of development strategy which prioritizes new residential development within the Primary Development Area. The addition of new residential development within the rural area increases the uses.development of agricultural, in land use conflicts with residential development. 8; - 7 and I - Zoning Bylaw or the imposition of Financial inability of the City to absorb costs related to development and ensure efficient delivery of services, as determined through Policy IThe adequacy of central wastewater or water services and storm drainage measures;Adequacy or proximity of school, recreation, or other community facilities;Adequacy of road networks leading to or adjacent to the development; andPotential for negative impacts to designated heritage buildings or areas. 11 - Any other relevant matter of urban planning. Type of use;Height, bulk or appearance and lot coverage of any proposed building;Traffic generation, vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle or transit access to and from the site;Parking;Open storage;Signs; and 2 - vii. The proposal is in conformity with the goals, policies and intent of the Municipal Plan and the requirements of all City bylaws.The proposal is not premature or inappropriate by reason of:i.ii.iii.iv.v.Appropriate controls are placed on any proposed development where necessary to reduce any conflict with adjacent land uses by reason of:i.ii.iii.iv.v.vi. Policy NE Protect environmentally sensitive areas, including watercourses and wetlands, riparian areas, and floodplains and appropriately restrict development near these features.Policy I In considering amendments to the terms and conditions, in addition to all other criteria set out in the various policies of the Municipal Plan, have regard for the following:a.b. c. Attachment 2: Municipal Plan Policy and Provincial Statement of Public Interest Review ich , wh established as the priority for been has Residential development outside the PDA is . the existing rural settlement areas and to not City that tion of the r The property is located outside of the Primary Development Areais the poresidential developmentmeant to be focused to establish new standalone residential development within the rural context. 5 - priority for new 5 - 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 proposal satisfies the terms and conditions of Policy Irelated to timeframes and phasing of development; and the proposal meets all necessary public health and safety considerations. d.e.Policy MS Limit unserviced development in the City, shifting the development to be fully serviced with municipal services, and to take place within the Primary Development Area. Attachment 2: Municipal Plan Policy and Provincial Statement of Public Interest Review Road s . site - new velopment in density residential density residential Private on -- although there are residential home residential new 2 existing create new lownot be connected to City water new residential development is is to create where and would rely on the establishment of site sewage disposal systems. - on ensure the health of the environment and public While there is existing dwellings established along Cosy does not align with the policy direction. . and he proposed development is located outside the City’s s Lake Road, which contains Cosy sanitary services e proposal Assessment The proposed development along development. Lake Road, tgrowth boundary (PDA) ThThe proposed development woulddevelopment in a rural context.The proposed development would create new lowdevelopmentThe proposed development would and private wellsewage disposal systems require ongoing maintenance and/or replacement to safety.The proposed development is located outside the City’s Primary Development Area and is not located near existing municipal water or sewer servicing. The proposed development does not align with the City’s Municipal Plan policies associated with limiting derural areas not connected to public infrastructure. This proposed development does not align with the policy direction.This policy is not applicable.The proposed development is located in a rural area of the Citydesign in the area does not incorporate sidewalks or crosswalks. A trail system in located along Airport Access Road, intended to be developed. term. - Provincial Statement of Public InterestSettlement Patterns SP.1 Promote efficient development and land use patterns that are in the best interests of the Province, local governments and residents of the Province in the long SP.2 Promote a range of housing options such as size, type, density and design throughout communities.SP.3 Support the provision of a range of affordable housing options throughout communities. SP.4 Avoid development and land use patterns that may cause environmental or health and safety issues. SP.5 With respect to development that occurs in a community with existing or planned public infrastructure and services, promote development in locations where the public infrastructure and services are or are planned to be available. SP.6 With respect to development that occurs in a community with no existing or planned public infrastructure or services, promote development in locations with previously constructed and actively maintained roads.SP.7 Promote a range of transportation options, including public, regional and active transportation. Attachment 2: Municipal Plan Policy and Provincial Statement of Public Interest Review . the key in the which permits a would be The subject site is the rural area and would not can occur when located in can occur when located in issues issues use of private vehicles the This proposed development does not align with . The proposed development does not align with as the subject site is located outside the service related uses including agriculture, fishery and related uses including agriculture, fishery and related uses including agriculture, fishery and --- site sewage disposal systems require ongoing maintenance - Land use compatibility . proposed development is located inproposed development is located in the rural area and would e subject site is located in an area zoned Rural (RU) no marked pedestrian crossings in the vicinity. located approximately 3 kilometres from the nearest transit stop. Due to the site location, transportation mode.the policy direction.This policy is not applicable. The proposed development is located outside the City’s PDArural area of the Citythe policy directionboundaries and is removed from the downtown and urban coreThvariety of resourceproximity to residential development. The subject site is located in an area zoned Rural (RU) which permits a variety of resourceproximity to residential development.The subject site is located in an area zoned Rural (RU) which permits a variety of resourceproximity to residential development.The represent an expansion to existing settlement and land use patterns. The require the use of private servicing including water and sanitary. Private onand/or replacement to ensure the health of the environment and public safety. forestryforestry. Land use compatibility forestry. Land use compatibility issues can occur when located in backs, including reciprocal setbacks if appropriate, - SP.8 Promote the use of green infrastructure, including climate resilient lands. SP.9 Promote development in downtowns and urban cores through increased density, infill, and brownfield development.Agriculture AA.1 Identify prime agricultural areas and prioritize them for agricultural uses and other compatible uses. AA.2 Identify current and future areas for fishery use and aquaculture use and prioritize them for those uses and other compatible uses. AA.3 Consider setbetween areas with an agricultural use, fishery use or aquaculture use and areas used for incompatible purposes. Climate Change CC.1 Promote energy conservation and efficiency, improved air quality, climate change mitigation and climate change adaptation through development and land use patterns. CC.2 Consider how the siting and design of infrastructure can improve air quality and energy conservation and efficiency, minimize the health and public safety impacts of climate change and increase climate resiliency. Attachment 2: Municipal Plan Policy and Provincial Statement of Public Interest Review to impact not ould idents w a Watercourse and Wetland and would be subject to setbacks from portion of Wolsely Lake. Any development portion of Wolsely Lake. Any development portion of Wolsely Lake. Any development portion of Wolsely Lake. Any development a require development setbacks for natural contains Rezoning would be required to consider other forms of , which will be subject to . subject site subject site contains a subject site contains a subject site contains a subject site is located within the Rural Resource designated areasubject site is located within the Rural Resource designated area The would be subject to a Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Permitensure adequate setbacks. The would be subject to a Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Permit to ensure adequate setbacks.The would be subject to a Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Permit to ensure adequate setbacks.The would be subject to a Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Permit to ensure adequate setbacks.The and the surrounding area is zoned Rural (RU), which would permit a forestry usenatural resource development. Wolsely LakeAlteration Permit to ensure adequate setbacks.The and the surrounding area is zoned Rural (RU), which would permit a forestry use. Rezoning would be required to consider other forms of natural resource developmentsetbacks from wells. area would already This proposed development does not align with the policy direction. subject to natural hazards. Flood And Natural Hazard Areas hazard mapping, provincial erosion mapping and other resources. FH.2 Promote land use and development in areas other than flood and natural hazard areas.FH.3 Promote land use and development that are not expected to natural hazards. FH.4 Promote land use and development that incorporate mitigation measures with respect to flooding and natural hazards or that are appropriate for areas Natural Resources Attachment 2: Municipal Plan Policy and Provincial Statement of Public Interest Review natural , portion of Wolsely Lake. Any development portion of Wolsely Lake. Any development subject site contains a subject site is located within the Rural Resource designated area. subject site contains a The would be subject to a Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Permit to ensure adequate setbacks.The The would be subject to a Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Permit to ensure adequate setbacks.Due to existing dwellings and wells. NR.4 Consider setbacks, and reciprocal setbacks if appropriate, between natural resource development areas or environmentally Attachment 2: Municipal Plan Policy and Provincial Statement of Public Interest Review BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 106-39 ARRÊTÉ NO C.P. 106-39 A LAW TO AMEND THE LOI MODIFIANT L'ARRÊTÉ RELATIF AU PLAN MUNICIPAL MUNICIPAL PLAN BY-LAW Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Lors d'une réunion du conseil communal, The Common Council convened, as follows: City of Saint John a décrété ce qui suit: The Municipal Plan By-law of The City of Saint L'arrêté concernant le plan municipal de The City th John enacted on the 30 day of January, A.D. of Saint John décrété le 30 janvier 2012 est 2012 is amended by: modifié par : 1. Redesignate on Schedule B of the 1. Municipal Development Plan, land having an approximate area of 3.02 hectares, 3.02 located at 160 Cosy Lake Road, also hectares, situé au 160, chemin Cosy Lake, identified as a part of PID 55005375, from également identifié comme une partie de NID Rural Resource to Rural Residential. 55005375 qui passera de ressources rurales à résidentiel rural. - all as shown on the plan attached hereto and forming part of this by-law. - toutes les modifications sont indiquées sur le plan ci-joint et font partie du présent arrêté. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has caused the Corporate EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait Common Seal of the said City to be affixed to apposer son sceau communal sur le présent this by-law on the ____ day of _________ arrêté le ___________, avec les signatures A.D. and signed by: suivantes: _______________________________________ Mayor/Mairesse ___________________________________________ City Clerk/Greffier de la municipalité First Reading Première lecture Second Reading Deuxième lecture Troisième lecture Third Reading BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 111-199ARRÊTÉ NO C.P. 111-199 A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY- ZONAGE DE THE CITY OF SAINT LAW OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN JOHN Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Lors d'une réunion du conseil communal, Common Council convened, as follows: The City of Saint John a décrété ce qui suit : The Zoning By-law of The City of Saint John L'arrêté sur le zonage de The City of Saint enacted on the fifteenth day of December, A.D. John, décrété le quinze (15) décembre 2014, 2014, is amended by: est modifié par : Amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Map of The La zonage de la ville de Saint John, permettant City of Saint John, by rezoning land having an de modifier la désignation pour parcelles de area of approximately 4.98 hectares, located at terrain d'une superficie d'environ 4.98 160 Cosy Lake Road, also identified as PID hectares, situé au 160, chemin Cosy Lake, 55005375, from Rural (RU) to Rural également identifié comme NID 55005375, Residential (RR) and Park (P). de la zone rurale (R) à zone résidentielle rurale (RR) et zone parc (P). all as shown on the plan attached hereto and toutes les modifications sont indiquées sur le forming part of this by-law. plan ci-joint et font partie du présent arrêté. 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 présent arrêté le _____________, avec les of ______, A.D. 2025 and signed by: signatures suivantes: _______________________________________ Mayor/Mairesse ______________________________________ City Clerk/Greffier de la Ville First Reading June 2, 2025 Première lecture 2 juin 2025 Second Reading June 2, 2025 Deuxième lecture 2 juin 2025 Third Reading June 16, 2025 Troisième lecture 16 juin 2025 Staff Recommendation for Council Resolution Property: 510 Boars Head Road stnd Public Hearing, 1 and 2 Reading: June 2, 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 4,968 square metres, located at 510 Boars Head Road, also identified as PID 55212914, from Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to Low-Rise Residential (RL). stnd That Common Council give 1 and 2 reading to By-Law Number C.P. 111-202, a Law to Amend The Zoning By-Law of the City of Saint John. Other No rd 3 Reading: Tentative Date of June 16, 2025 Item: Required: Recommendation (Y/N) Municipal Plan No Amendment rd Zoning By-Law Yes That Common Council give 3 reading to an Amendment to Amendment the Zoning By-law which rezones a parcel of land having an area of approximately 4,968 square metres, located at 510 Boars Head Road, also identified as PID 55212914, from Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to Low-Rise Residential (RL). rd That Common Council give 3 reading to By-Law Number C.P. 111-202, 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 Yes That Common Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section Conditions 59 of the Community Planning Act, impose the following conditions on the parcel of land having an approximate area of 4,968 square metres, located at 510 Boars Head Road, also identified as PID Number 55212914: a. The developer will apply for a Change of Use Permit, which will include the following site improvements: b. Development of the overflow parking area as a paved parking lot subject to the design standards of the Zoning By-Law. c. Onsite parking shall be provided for a minimum of 20 parking stalls. d. A Hard surfaced pedestrian walkway shall be developed to connect the overflow parking lot to the paved walkway adjacent to the building. Section 59 No Agreement Section 131 No Agreement Other No PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE May23, 2025 Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT:Proposed Rezoning 510 Boars Head Road On May 5, 2025, Common Council referred the above matter to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation. The Committee considered the attached report at its May21, 2025 meeting. Yeva Mattson, Planner with Growth and Community Services, appeared before the Committee and provided an overview of the proposed Rezoning.Staff clarified that the text amendment did not change the intent of the zone and that larger-scale projects would still be limited by zone standards. Jamie Burke, a consultant representing the property owner, appeared before the committee to agree with staff recommendation. FarzanHossainappeared before thecommittee to speak in opposition of increasing density. No other members of the public appeared before the committee to speak in favour or opposition. Three letters were received in opposition. RECOMMENDATION: 1.That Common Council adopt the attached by-law amendment entitled “By-law No. C.P. 111-200, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John.” 2.That Common Council adopt the attached by-law amendment entitled “By-law No. C.P. 111-202, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John.” Page 1 of 2 Stantec Consulting510 Boars Head Road May26, 2025 3.That Common Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section 59 of the Community Planning Act, approximately 4,968 square metres, located at 510 Boars Head Road, also identified as PID Number 55212914: a.The developer will apply for a Change of Use Permit, which will include the following site improvements: b.Development of the overflow parking area as a paved parking lot subject to the design standards of the Zoning By-Law. c. Onsite parking shall be provided for a minimum of 20 parking stalls. d.A Hard surfaced pedestrian walkway shall be developed to connect the overflow parking lot to the paved walkway adjacent to the building. Respectfully submitted, BradMitchell Chair Attachments Page 2 of 2 Date:May 15,2025 To:Planning Advisory Committee From:Growth & Community Services Meeting:May 21, 2025 SUBJECT Applicant:StantecConsulting Ltd Landowner:GOJI Properties Inc. Location:510 Boars Head Road PID:55212914 Plan Designation:StableResidential Existing Zoning:Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) Proposed Zoning:Low-Rise Residential (RL) Application Type:Rezoningand Text Amendment 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,June2, 2025. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The application seekstorezone the site at 510 Boars Headfrom Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN)to Low-Rise Residential (RL). The rezoning would remove the restriction limiting the existing 20-unit residential building toseniors housing. The building has been a multi-unit residential building for many yearsand the owners of the propertyareseeking to bring the units into compliance with the Zoning By-law. Concurrently, staff are proposing amendments to the RL zone, which would permit ground- oriented, low-rise buildings exceedingsix dwelling units, subject to conditions. This would Page 1of 5 StantecConsulting Ltd510 Boars Head RoadMay 15, 2025 enable projects, similar to the existing building at 510 Boars Head Road, to be developed within the RL zone. Approval of the application is recommended. RECOMMENDATION That Common Council adopt the attached by-law amendment entitled “By-law No. C.P. 200, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John.” That Common Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section 59 of the Community Planning Act, approximately 4,968 square metres, located at 510 Boars Head Road, also identified as PID Number 55212914: The developer will apply for a Change of Use Permit, which will include the following site improvements: Development of the overflow parking area as a paved parking lot subject to the design standards of the Zoning By-Law. Onsite parking shall be provided for a minimum of 20 parking stalls. A Hard surfaced pedestrian walkway shall be developed to connect the overflow parking lot to the paved walkway adjacent to the building. DECISION HISTORY In 1993, the development of the existing multi-unit residential building was approved. The development of 20 senior apartments were intended for independent living as part of larger development complex. The wider development site extended on the adjacent lots and included a Church, the Kennebec Senior Care Facility, and an academy that were developed and operated by the Seventh Day Adventist Church. This development conformed to the institutional zoning at the time, which allowed for senior citizen housing if they were a secondary use to a group care facility. ANALYSIS Proposal The applicant is seeking to rezone the site to Low-Rise Residential (RL) to formalize the existing 20-unit building as a multi-unit residential development. Originally developed in 1995 as independent seniors housing, the building now functions as a multi-unit residential building without limiting rental to individuals of a specific age. The rezoning would bring the property into conformity with the Zoning By-Law and remove the age requirement for tenants. The building contains twelve 1-bedroom units and eight 2-bedroom units. Site and Neighbourhood The subject site is located on a 4968 m² lot in the Milledgeville area of Saint John. The neighbourhood is a mix of residential densities that are largely zoned Low-Rise Residential (RL) and Mid-Rise Residential (RM), with a High-Rise Residential (RH) lot located to the east at Brentwood Towers. The area is also characterized by a range of community uses including places of worship, the Kennebec Senior Manor, and two schools. Page 2 of 5 StantecConsulting Ltd510 Boars Head RoadMay15, 2025 The subject site is served by the Saint John Transit Flex system. Sidewalks are located along the perimeter of the majority of the site, which provides connection to the nearby crosswalks and the wider pedestrian network. Municipal Plan and Rezoning Municipal Plan As part of the application review, staff assessed the proposal’s alignment with the Municipal Plan (Attachment 2). The site is located within the Stable Residential designation, an area identified in Plan SJ as generally built out, but with potential for additional development that aligns with the existing scale and context. Policy LU-86: Within the Stable Residential designation, housing of almost every form and density may be found and both the existing neighbourhood context and compatibility with the Municipal Plan goals will determine suitability of new proposals. Other compatible uses that may be found in the Stable Residential designation include convenience stores, home occupations, parks, and community facilities which are permitted in the designation without amendment to the Municipal Plan. While a density target is not provided for Stable Residential areas, housing of almost every form and density may be found. The rezoning application is for an existing 20-unit building which will maintain the character of the neighbourhood. Policy LU-87: Intend that the areas designated Stable Residential will evolve over time from a land use and built-form perspective but that new and redeveloped land uses are to reinforce the predominant community character and make a positive contribution to the neighbourhood. The proposal is consistent with this vision, as it reflects the surrounding mix of building types and densities, including nearby higher-density zoning. It supports additional housing options in a suburban setting without altering the built form. Zoning The existing 20-unit apartment was originally established under a previous Zoning By-law as a secondary component of the overall church complex. It has since been subdivided and sold to a new owner. Under the current CFN zone, residential uses are limited to supportive housing and supportive facilities which are specialized forms of housing that are either provincially licensed or offer shared amenities and services. However, the current development does not align with these definitions, as it consists of fully independent housing units without any of the required shared components. The Low-Rise Residential (RL) Zone accommodates a range of low-rise and ground-oriented residential uses that include single-detached dwellings, townhouse developments and multi-unit Page 3 of 5 StantecConsulting Ltd510 Boars Head RoadMay15, 2025 buildings.The intention of the RL zone is to support a range of housing typologies that do not exceed three storeys in height and include ground-oriented entrances. The zone provides language which supports larger-scale developments subject to meeting the lot area requirements of the zone. The subject site contains a single-storey, 20-unit building. Each dwelling unit includes an outdoor exterior entrance, which aligns with the ground-oriented design of the proposed RL zone. The existing development aligns with the intent of the RL zone through its single-storey design, and ground-oriented residential uses. Rezoning the subject site to the RL would align with the existing zoning in the surrounding area and would align the existing land use with the requirements of the Zoning By-Law. The subject site includes an existing 12 stall parking lot which serves the 20-unit development. An overflow parking area was informally established adjacent to the paved parking area, which includes an informal pathway connecting to the paved walkway adjacent to the building. A Supportive Facility, which would include housing for seniors, requires 0.5 parking stalls per resident, which would broadly align with the existing 12-stall parking lot. As a 20-unit residential development, they will require 1 parking stall per unit. This will require the addition of 8 parking stalls to the site. Upon the completion of the rezoning, the applicant will be required to apply for a change of use permit. As part of this permit, they will be required to pave and curb the overflow parking area and the walkway as per the requirements of the Zoning By-Law. This area shall include the incorporation of the additional required 8 parking stalls. Staff are recommending a Section 59 Condition associated with the above-mentioned site improvements to ensure completion of the identified parking requirements. Text Amendment On January 13, 2025, Common Council adopted CP 111-183 as part of the Housing Accelerator Fund initiative, incorporating best practices in land use planning. Staff are now proposing a minor amendment to Section 10.4(3)(e) to provide greater clarity regarding the additional zoning standards applicable to low-rise (three floors or less), large-scale developments within the Low- Rise Residential (RL) zone. The intent of this section is to facilitate larger-scale low-rise residential developments that exceed the standard 4- and 6-unit thresholds permitted in the RL zone, provided they are located on parcels of at least 800 square metres and comply with all applicable zoning standards. These include a minimum of 140 square metres of lot area per unit, required setbacks, minimum lot frontage, and other provisions outlined in the Zoning By-law. This policy framework enables cohesive, ground-oriented developments of up to three storeys, aligning with the established character of the RL zone, while eliminating the need for private street construction or subdivision of the site. Page 4 of 5 StantecConsulting Ltd510 Boars Head RoadMay 15, 2025 This minor amendment is intended to provide added clarity without altering the purpose or standards of the RL zone. It aligns with the overall intent of the Municipal Plan and Zoning Bylaw. Input from other Service Areas or Stakeholders The application was circulated to both internal and external departments for review and comment. The City’s Parking Department provided feedback specifically regarding the overflow parking area, recommending that it be upgraded to meet current zoning standards, including the requirement for paving and curbing. Conclusion The proposed rezoning to legalize an existing 20-unit residential development aligns with the policies established in the City’s Municipal Plan and conforms to the City’s Zoning By-law. The proposed rezoning will facilitate the continued use of the property as a low-density multi-unit building. Staff are recommending approval of the rezoning. In addition, the proposed text amendments to Section 10.4(3)(e) to provide greater clarity regarding the additional zoning standards applicable to low-rise (three floors or less), large- scale developments within the Low-Rise Residential (RL) zone. 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 May 5, 2025. The public hearing notice was posted on the City of Saint John website on May 8, 2025. APPROVALS AND CONTACT Manager Director Commissioner Jennifer Kirchner, RPP, MCIP Pankaj Nalavde, RPP, MCIP Amy Poffenroth, P.Eng., MBA Contact: Yeva Mattson, RPP, MCIP Telephone: (506) 721-8453 Email: yeva.mattson@saintjohn.ca Application: 25-0045 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: Application Package Page 5 of 5 ATTACHMENT 1: SITE PHOTOGRAPHY Subject Site from Boars Head (Access and Parking directly off of Boars Head Road) Parking and overflow Parking area South-East of building Rear of Subject Site from Woodward Avenue , . being building . character residential unit and has been - the Municipal ensity and unit - with the multi or accesses . The rezoning is multi units existing dwelling units. The to the exterior of the building s 20 landscaping in the existing footprint of the residential structure the . with change changes to the exterior of the neighbourhood context, as the proposed legalize an existing legalization of an existing legalize existing dwelling not require the existing is sensitive to the established neighbourhood and not require any Assessment design of the building is compatible would with will s to existing neighbourhoods as identified in sure the maintenance of unit building for decades - . with no changes to the existing . , 510 Boars Head Road to en ensure the proposal – property is serviced by existing infrastructure and government development will The proposed land use would buildingThe proposed rezoning and residential buildingaligns with the variety of established residential uses in the area Theservices.The development will be containedbuildingproposed The 510 Boars Head Road This proposal aligns with the goal of integrating increased dintensification inPlan. This importantproposal conformdevelopment is located within an existing used as a multi This developmentof the area. which will a.b.c.d.e. nd Municipal Plan Policy Review Attachment 2: urhood. form perspective but that new and redeveloped land - 88 86 87 - -- The proposed land use is desirable and contributes positively to the neighbourhood; The proposal is compatible with surrounding land uses; The development is in a location where all necessary water and wastewater services, parks and recreation services, schools, public transit and other community facilities and protective services can readily and adequately be provided; Site design features that address such matters as safe access, buffering and landscaping, site grading and stormwater management are incorporated; A high quality exterior building design is provided that is consistent with the Urban Design Principles in the Municipal Plan. a.b.c.d.e. Policy LU Ensure that significant new development and redevelopment in areas designated Stable Residential shall generally be permitted only through a rezoning process where compliance is demonstrated with the following requirements: Municipal Plan PolicyPolicy LU Within the Stable Residential designation, housing of almost every form and density may be found and both the existing neighbourhood context and compatibility with the Municipal Plan goals will determine suitability of new proposals. Other compatible uses that may be found in the Stable Residential designation include convenience stores, home occupations, parks, acommunity facilities which are permitted in the designation without amendment to the Municipal Plan.Policy LU Intend that the areas designated Stable Residential will evolve over time from a land use and builtuses are to reinforce the predominant community character and make a positive contribution to the neighbo . The design and . standards oning z the exterior of the site conforms to all relevant and The development will utilize existing infrastructure and are no proposed changes to Municipal Plan re re are no proposed alterations to the property as part of this This proposal aligns with residential land use policies as established in the City’s The proposal is located on an existing lot in an established residential neighbourhood. will not have a negative impact on service provision. Thescale of the existing building will be retained. Theproposed development. a.b.c.d. 8; - 7 and I - proposed building; Financial inability of the City to absorb costs related to development and ensure efficient delivery of services, as determined through Policy IThe adequacy of central wastewater or water services and storm drainage measures;Adequacy or proximity of school, recreation, or other community facilities;Adequacy of road networks leading to or adjacent to the development; andPotential for negative impacts to designated heritage buildings or areas. Type of use;Height, bulk or appearance and lot coverage of any Traffic generation, vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle or transit access to and from the site;Parking;Open storage;Signs; andAny other relevant matter of urban planning. 2 - i. i.ii.iii.iv.v.ii.v. iii.iv.vi. consideration; The proposal is in conformity with the goals, policies and intent of the Municipal Plan and the requirements of all City bylaws;The proposal is not premature or inappropriate by reason of:Appropriate controls are placed on any proposed development where necessary to reduce any conflict with adjacent land uses by reason of: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 vii. a.b.c.d. 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Amending Schedule "A", the Zoning Plan de zonage de la ville de Saint Map of The City of Saint John, by John, permettant de modifier la rezoning a parcel of land having an désignation pour une parcelle de area of approximately 4,968 square terrain metres, located at 510 Boars Head 4968 mètres, situé au 510 rue Road, also identified as PID Boars Head, également identifié 55212914, from Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) to Low- comme le NIDs 55212914, de Rise Residential (RL). communautaires de quartier (CFN) a Zone résidentielle (RL). - 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 juin 2025, avec les the X day of June, 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 -XTroisième lecture -X BY-LAW NUMBER C.P.111-202ARRÊTÉ NO C.P.111-202 ARRÊTÉ A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAW DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN OF 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, enacted on the fifteenth day of December, A.D. décrété le 15 décembre 2014, est ainsi 2014, is amended by: modifié : 1. Deleting paragraph 10.4(3)(e) and 1. Par suppression de replacing it with the following: llinéa 10.4(3)e) et son remplacement par ce qui suit : Large-scale development in the form Les aménagements à grande of multiple dwellings, dwelling groups, échelle sous la forme dhabitations townhouses, or cluster townhouses multifamiliales, de complexes may exceed the unit count in dhabitations, dhabitations en paragraphs 10.4(3)(a) and (b) rangée ou densembles provided that: dhabitations en rangée peuvent dépasser le nombre dunités prévu aux alinéas 10.4(3)a) et b), à condition que : (i) The minimum lot area is (i) La superficie de lot 22 800m with 140m per unit; minimale soit de and 800 m², avec 140 m² par unité; (ii) The development meets all other Low-Rise Residential (ii) L (RL) zone standards respecte toutes les established in autres normes de la subsections 10.4(2) and zone résidentielle 10.4(3). dmmeuble dhabitation bas (RL) établies aux paragraphes 10.4(2) et 10.4(3). 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 juin 2025, avec les the X day of June, A.D. 2025 and signed by: signatures suivantes : ______________________________________ Mayor/Mairesse __________________________________________ City Clerk /Greffier de la municipalité First Reading - X Première lecture - X Second Reading - X Deuxième lecture - X Third Reading - X Troisième lecture - X General Application Form GROWTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES onestop@saintjohn.ca Phone: 658-2911 Fax: 632-6199 CITY OF SAINT JOHN LOCATIONCIVIC ADDRESS :PID # : 621!Cpbst!Ifbe!Spbe66323:25 HERITAGE AREA: Y / N INTENSIFICATION AREA: Y / N FLOOD RISK AREA: Y / N APPROVED GRADING PLAN: Y / N APPLICATION #:DATE RECEIVED: RECEIVED BY: APPLICANTEMAILPHONE Tuboufd!Dpotvmujoh!Mue/!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!kbnjf/cvslfAtuboufd/dpn!!!!617!911!8175 MAILING ADDRESS POSTAL CODE 461.2244!Tu/!Hfpshf!Cpvmfwbse-!Npodupo!OC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!F2F!5F2 CONTRACTOR EMAILPHONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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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. 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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 Gfcsvbsz!32-!3136 _______________________________________________________ commonclerk@saintjohn.ca Date (506) 658-2862 Council Application GROWTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES CITY OF SAINT JOHN CIVIC ADDRESSAPPLICATION #FEE PAID Y N 621CpbstIfbeSpbe TYPE OF APPLICATION Land for PublicPurposesNon-Conforming UseSatisfactory Servicing Release ServiceFee:$200ServiceFee:$200 Service Fee:$300 Section9AmendmentZoning By-law AmendmentZoning By-law Amendmentwith 5 5 aMunicipal Plan Amendment Service Fee:$2,ServiceFee:$ ServiceFee:$3, 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. Uifbqqmjdbujposfrvftutb{pojohcz.mbxbnfoenfouupsf{pofuiftvckfdutjufgspnuifOfjhicpvsippe DpnnvojuzGbdjmjuz)DOG*\[pofupuifNje.SjtfSftjefoujbm)SN*\[pof-upcsjohuiffyjtujohvtfjoup dpnqmjbodfxjuiuifDjuzpgTbjouKpio\[pojohCz.mbx/Beejujpobmmz-bdpodvssfoubnfoenfouupTfdujpo4:06: pguifDpnnvojuzQmboojohBdujtcfjohsfrvftufeupsfnpwfuifbqqmjdbujpopguifqbtusftpmvujpodpoejujpot uibudvssfoumzbqqmzupuiftjuf/Qvstvbouupuijtsftpmvujpo-uif{pojohbmmpxfeuifgpmmpxjohvtftpouiftjuf. bdivsdixjuibtfbujohdbqbdjuzpg511-btdippmdpnqmfygps211tuvefoutxjuibhznobtjvn-psbovstjoh ipnfxjuibcfedbqbdjuzpg211/ ENCUMBRANCES Describe any easements, restrictive covenants, andother encumbrances affecting the land. Opubqqmjdbcmf 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. Cjmmz!Fohmjti Registered Owner or Authorized AgentAdditional Registered Owner Gfcsvbsz!32-!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. Stantec Consulting Ltd. 350-1133 St. George Boulevard MonctonNB E1E 4E1 February 21, 2025 ProjectNo.:160402118 Jennifer Kirchner, RPP, MCIP Manager, Community Planning Growth and Community Services City of Saint John 15 Market Square Saint John NB E2L 1E8 DearJennifer, Reference:510 Boars Head Road -Planning Letter in Support of Rezoning Application Introduction Stantec has been retained by GOJI Properties Inc.to prepare the following letterin support of the rezoning application for the lands located at 510 Boards Head Road, with the Parcel Identification Number (PID) 55212914, in the City of Saint John. The subject site currently houses a 20-unit apartment building, which has been operating as an apartment complex for over 25 years under previous ownership. The existing use of the site does not conform to the current zoning, necessitating a rezoning application. This document will review the relevant land use policies, with a focus on the applicable land use designations and zoning provisions for this development, in support of a rezoning application for the proposed project. Site Location and Context The subject site is located at the corner of Woodward Ave and Boars Head Road. It is identified as 510 Boars Head Road (PID No. 55212914) with alot area of approximately 0.41hectares (1.03 acres). An aerial image of the site is provided in Figure 1. The following uses surround the property: North: The site is bordered by Woodward Ave to the north. Lands immediately north of the site, are occupied by open spaceand the Millidgeville North School, including sports fields. East: Lands to the east are occupied by the Seventh-day Adventist Church and Kennebec Manor, a long- term care nursing home facility for adultsand seniors. South: Lands to the south on the opposite side of Boars Head Road, are occupied by single-detached dwelling units. West: Lands to the west of the site are occupied by single-detached dwelling units and a large public school, Centre Solaire Samuel-de-Champlain. February 21, 2025 Jennifer Kirchner, RPP, MCIP Page 2 Reference:510 Boars Head Road -Planning Letter in Support of Rezoning Application Figure 1: Site Location and Context Background of Existing Development The subject site, along with the two parcels to the east (487/509 and 475 Boars Head Road), were rezoned in 1975 from “R1-B” (One-Unit Residential) to “R-M” (Mid-Rise Residential). Pursuant to a resolution under Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the zoning allowed the following uses on the site: a church with a seating capacity of 400, a school complex for 100 students with a gymnasium, or a nursing home with a bed capacity of 100. In 1982, the site was rezoned to “IL-1” (Neighbourhood Institutional) under the former Zoning By-law, which remained in effect until 2015. The construction of the current building in 1993 required approval of several variances.Initially, to construct a senior housing complex, the lot occupancy was increased from 20% to 23% (28% after subdivision), and the side yard setback was reduced from 7.5 metres to 5 metres. A subsequent variance further increased the lot occupancy to 30% after subdivision. The land was then subdivided to create the 81 sqm parcel at the corner for Boars Head Road and Woodward Avenue. Additionally, a reduced width of 4.6 metres was approved for the parcels along Boars Head Road, a portion which was intended to be deeded to the City for street widening purposes. Upon the commencement of construction, a variance was granted to allow a reduced front yard of 3.4 metres at its narrowest point along Boars Head Road, whereas the minimum requirement was 5 metres. As part of a larger development proposal operated by the church, the site was permitted to develop asenior care facility/nursing home, provided that certain unit sizes were met. Given this, the development was deemed to be in conformity with both the zoning and Section 39 conditions. It is important to note that the site has undergone minimal changes over the years. No additions have been made to the existing development, with the exception of an unpaved overflow parking area tucked into the eastern portion of the site. The original site plan is shown in Figure 2 below, and a current site plan is provided in Appendix A. February 21, 2025 Jennifer Kirchner, RPP, MCIP Page 3 Reference:510 Boars Head Road -Planning Letter in Support of Rezoning Application While minimal changes have been made to the site, the current multiple unit building is not in compliance with the current zoning for the site, thus requiresa rezoning application. Figure 2: Original Site Plan Land Use Policy Framework City of SaintJohn Municipal Plan The City of St. John Municipal Plan (City MP) regulates the extent, type and pattern of development within the city, and provides direction regarding the management of resources and land use to achieve and maintain a high quality of life for residents. Thefollowing policy review is based on the February 2020 Consolidation of the City’s MP. The site is designated “Stable Residential” on Schedule B: Future Land Use of the City of Saint John MP. The subject site is indicated using a star in the extract of the Schedule is provided in Figure 3below. This land use designation falls under a “Stable Area,” which includes neighbourhoods that are considered healthy and not intended to undergo significant change or major development. February 21, 2025 Jennifer Kirchner, RPP, MCIP Page 4 Reference:510 Boars Head Road -Planning Letter in Support of Rezoning Application Figure 3: Extract of Schedule B of the City MP Section 3.5.4 states that Stable Residential designations include a number of existing neighbourhoods in the City which are generally built-out and are not anticipated to receive major change over the planning period. These neighbourhoods are within the Primary Development Area, are generally on municipal services, and have the potential to accommodate additional development, at a scale and density consistent with the surrounding context. The following policies of Section 3.5.4 are applicable to the subject site: Policy LU-86: Create the Stable Residential designation on the Future Land Use map (Schedule B). Within the Stable Residential designation, housing of almost every form and density may be found and both the existing neighbourhood context and compatibility with the Municipal Plan goals will determine suitability of new proposals. Other compatible uses that may be found in the Stable Residential designation include convenience stores, home occupations, parks, and community facilities which are permitted in the designation without amendment to the Municipal Plan. Policy LU-87: Intend that the areas designated Stable Residential will evolve over time from a land use and built-form perspective, but that new and redeveloped land uses are to reinforce the predominant community character and make a positive contribution to the neighbourhood. Policy LU-88: Ensure that significant new development and redevelopment in areas designated Stable Residential shall generally be permitted only through a rezoning process where compliance is demonstrated with the following requirements: a.The proposed land use is desirable and contributes positively to the neighbourhood; b.The proposal is compatible with surrounding land uses; February 21, 2025 Jennifer Kirchner, RPP, MCIP Page 5 Reference: 510 Boars Head Road - Planning Letter in Support of Rezoning Application c. The development is in a location where all necessary water and wastewater services, parks and recreation services, schools, public transit and other community facilities and protective services can readily and adequately be provided; d. Site design features that address such matters as safe access, buffering and landscaping, site grading and stormwater management are incorporated; e. A high quality exterior building design is provided that is consistent with the Urban Design Principles in the Municipal Plan; and f. The proposal is on a property identified as a Corridor on the City Structure map (Schedule A) or does not detract from the City’s intention to direct the majority of new residential development to the Primary Centres, Local Centres, and Intensification Areas. The existing development is a residential use, consisting of a 20-storey apartment building, and is compatible with the surrounding context. Given that the subject site is not anticipated to undergo any changes at the present time, it aligns with the current designation of the site as stable residential and supports the long-term best interests of the city. The site may evolve incrementally, if needed, in a manner consistent with the existing neighbourhood character. It is our opinion that the proposed development is consistent with the City MP and does not require an amendment. City of Saint John Zoning By-law• The site is currently zoned Neighbourhood Community Facility (CFN) as per the Zoning By-law of the City of Saint John. According to Section 13.1 (1), this zone permits the following uses: • Community Arena • Library • Community Centre • Place of Worship • Community Policing Office • Recreation Facility • Crisis Care Facility • School (K-8) • Cultural Establishment • Supportive Facility • Day Care Centre • Supportive Housing • Emergency Services Facility Amongst these, the following uses are of relevance: Supportive Facility - major; \[2023, C.P. 111-150\] Defined as (a) An establishment licensed or approved by a government agency that provides care and or supervision to 10 or more residents on a 24-hour basis by professional staff or (b) An establishment devoted to retired residents where common amenities and services, including communal dining, are provided exclusively to such senior residents. Supportive Facility – minor; \[2023, C.P. 111-150\] Defined as an establishment licensed or approved by a government agency that provides care and/or supervision on a 24-hour basis by professional staff to a maximum of 10 residents under the age of 19 or to a maximum of 9 residents of any age, pursuant to Provincial Licensing standards, but not both. February 21, 2025 Jennifer Kirchner, RPP, MCIP Page 6 Reference:510 Boars Head Road -Planning Letter in Support of Rezoning Application Supportive Housing Defined as an establishment that provides housing with wrap-around services to individuals or family units. The services may include monitoring, counselling, teaching, life skills development, and the use of common living spaces. The definition does not include rooming houses. Figure 4: Zoning for the Site (ZoneSJ Mapping App) Given that none of the above listed uses accommodate the existing multiple unit dwelling, the building is a non-conforming use, necessitating a rezoning application. It is our opinion that the subject site requires a rezoning from the CNF zone to the Mid-Rise Residential (RM) zone. According to Section 10.3 (1), the RM zone permits the following uses: -Bed and Breakfast, subject to section 9.2-Day Care, Home, subject to paragraph 9.5(a -Day Care, Neighbourhood, subject to paragraph -Garden Suite, subject to section 9.8 9.5(b) -Dwelling Group-Home Occupation, subject to section 9.9 -Dwelling, Cluster Townhouse, subject to -Rooming House, subject to subsection 10.3(2) subsection 10.1(4) -Dwelling, Multiple-Secondary Suite, subject to section 9.13 -Dwelling, One-Unit-Supportive Facility, subject to subsection 10.3(2) -Dwelling, Semi-Detached-Supporting Housing, subject to section 9.14 -Dwelling, Townhouse, subject to subsection -Dwelling, Two-Unit 10.3(2) February 21, 2025 Jennifer Kirchner, RPP, MCIP Page 7 Reference: 510 Boars Head Road - Planning Letter in Support of Rezoning Application Amongst these, the following uses are of relevance: Dwelling, Multiple Dwelling is defined as a building or part of a building designed, occupied, or intended as a home, living quarters, or residence by one or more persons and containing one or more separate dwelling units, but does not include a hostel, hotel, motel, rooming house, supportive facility, or supportive housing. Rezoning the subject site to the RM zone would legalize the non-conforming use, as the property is no longer under the ownership of the church. However, the existing built structure would be required to comply with the zone standards for this zone. The following table compares key standards for the current and proposed zone, as noted in Sections 13.1 (2) and 10.3 (3) of the Zoning By-law: Zoning Provision Current Zoning (CFN) Proposed Zoning (RM) Compliance The greater of 690 sqm, or 3 or more beds: 185 sqm Minimum lot area 800 sqm 4,175.5sqm 2 or more bed: 150 sqm Bachelor / 1 bed: 105 sqm Minimum lot 20 m 22 m 89.0 m frontage Minimum lot depth 30 m 30 m 69.2 Front yard 3 m – 22 m 6 m – 9 m 3.5 m Minimum rear yard 7.5 m 6 m 5.3 m 2.5 m (for more than 6 Minimum side yard 7.5 m 7.6 m dwelling units) Minimum flankage 7.5 m 3.5 m 11.4 m yard 3 or more beds: 69 sqm TBC Minimum Gross 2 or more bed: 60 sqm Building footprint – Floor Area Bachelor / 1 bed: 41 sqm 1230.80 sqm Requirement same Building height 2 storeys up to 12 m 2 storeys up to 11 m as earlier. Maximum lot 24.8% 50% 50% occupancy One point of - The number of accesses shall be limited to one for access located each lot frontage except when the lot has a frontage more than five over 60 metres then two accesses are permitted if a metres from the Access minimum of 15 metres is provided between the street line centreline of each access measured at the street line. intersection. The - No access to a lot shall be located closer than five width of the access metres from the point where the street line of two is 13.2 m. February 21, 2025 Jennifer Kirchner, RPP, MCIP Page 8 Reference: 510 Boars Head Road - Planning Letter in Support of Rezoning Application Zoning Provision Current Zoning (CFN) Proposed Zoning (RM) Compliance streets intersect to the edge of the access point at the street line. - The maximum width of an access that is located in a required front or flankage yard shall be the greater of: Six metres or 30 percent of the lot frontage measured at the street line for a one-unit dwelling, two-unit dwelling, or multiple dwelling containing less than five dwelling units on a lot with a frontage of 15 metres or more; - Parking: 1 per dwelling - Parking: 1 per dwelling The existing unit unit development has - Barrier-free parking: 1 - Barrier-free parking: 1 12 parking spaces. minimum space for every minimum space for The requirement is 5 to 25 parking spaces every 5 to 25 parking 20 parking spaces. - Bicycle Parking: A spaces An unpaved minimum of two bicycle - Bicycle Parking: A overflow parking parking spaces or seven minimum of 0.3 bicycle area of 676 sqm is percent of the required parking spaces for each Parking currently present number of vehicular dwelling unit on the site. parking spaces required - For 90° parking spaces, for the non-residential the minimum dimensions No bicycle parking. development, whichever required are 5.5m x is greater. 2.7m. The current - For 90° parking spaces, parking stall the minimum dimensions dimensions are required are 5.5m x 5.0m x 2.5m. 2.7m. -Minimum side and rear -Minimum side and rear yard: 2 m yard: 2 m if more than 70 sqm in GFA, 1 m if 70 sqm or less in GFA - Maximum CGFA: 70 - Maximum CGFA: limited Accessory by the lot occupancy sqm or 6.5% of the lot No accessory buildings and standard for that zone area building on the site. structures - Maximum height: 8 m - Maximum height: 6 m - A fence in any non-- A fence in any residential zone shall not Residential zone shall exceed a maximum not exceed a maximum height of 2.5 metres in height of two metres in any yard. any yard. February 21, 2025 Jennifer Kirchner, RPP, MCIP Page 9 Reference: 510 Boars Head Road - Planning Letter in Support of Rezoning Application Zoning Provision Current Zoning (CFN) Proposed Zoning (RM) Compliance In a Community Facility In a Residential zone the zone the following areas following areas shall be shall be landscaped: landscaped: (i) All required front and (i) All required front and flankage yards; flankage yards; and (ii) All required yards that (ii) All other areas not The total open abut a lot in a occupied by a building, space provided is Landscaping and Residential or structure, parking 1,316.6 sqm, amenity space Commercial zone; and area, driveway, including front and (iii) All other areas not walkway, or amenity flankage yards. occupied by a building, space. structure, parking area, driveway, walkway, or amenity space. Nothing in this By-law shall prevent any repair, renovation, reconstruction, or enlargement of a building Other standards – or structure that does not conform to a zone standard Existing buildings Noted for future provided: (a) The repair, renovation, reconstruction, or and structures in change enlargement does not further reduce the zone standard all zones that does not conform to this By-law; and (b) All other applicable provisions of this By-law are satisfied. Where this By-law provides that land may be used for a purpose, or a main building or structure may be erected or used for a purpose, such purpose may include any Uses permitted Permitted accessory or incidental uses thereof unless otherwise prohibited by this By-law, except that incidental outdoor storage is only permitted in an Industrial zone. While the existing development complies with most of the key zoning provisions of the RM zone, it does not meet the parking requirements. The minimum parking required is one (1) parking space per dwelling unit. The existing building does not conform to this, providing twelve (12) parking spaces, but there is additional space on the property that could potentially accommodate more spaces if needed. As a pre-existing structure, the building may not meet a few additional minor zoning by-law requirements. Planning Rationale The existing residential development accommodates 20 residential dwelling units. Designated as a Stable Residential area, the subject site is serviced by existing municipal water and wastewater services, making efficient use of available infrastructure and land. It is located on the FLEX Millidgeville public transit route, and is close to educational facilities, religious institutions, and open spaces. The RM zone is intended to support low- to medium-density or stable residential areas through a variety of dwelling types, which makes February 21, 2025 Jennifer Kirchner, RPP, MCIP Page 10 Reference: 510 Boars Head Road - Planning Letter in Support of Rezoning Application the existing development a strong candidate for rezoning to the RM zone. In doing so, we would suggest that the process remove the application of the past 1975 resolution adopted under Section 59 (formerly 39) of the CPA to the site Conclusion The rationale demonstrates that the existing development is consistent with the direction of the Municipal Plan. Based on a review of the relevant local policies, a rezoning application is being requested, to rezone the property from the CNF zone to the RM zone, bringing the existing use into compliance with the City of Saint John Zoning By-law. The amendment also aligns with the broader community planning objectives for the city. Since no changes to the built structure are proposed, the current design will need to be reviewed to ensure compliance with the new zone standards. Additionally, a concurrent amendment to Section 39/59 of the Community Planning Act is being requested to remove the application of the past resolution conditions that currently apply to the site. Sincerely, Stantec Consulting Ltd. Ejhjubmmz!tjhofe! Cvslf-! cz!Cvslf-!Kbnjf! )Npodupo*! Kbnjf! Ebuf;!3136/13/32! )Npodupo* 1:;48;42!.15(11( Jamie Burke RPP, MCIP Atlantic Lead - Urban Planning Phone: (506) 800-7064 jamie.burke@stantec.com Staff Recommendation for Council Resolution Property: 421 Woodward Avenue stnd Public Hearing, 1 and 2 Reading: June 2, 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 16, 355 square metres, located at 421 Woodward Avenue, also identified as PID 55002109, from Low-Rise Residential (RL) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM). Other No rd 3 Reading: Tentative date June 16, 2025 Item: Required: Recommendation (Y/N) Municipal Plan No Amendment rd Zoning By-Law Yes That Common Council give 3 reading to an Amendment to Amendment the Zoning By-law which rezones a parcel of land having an area of approximately 16, 355 square metres, located at 421 Woodward Avenue, also identified as PID 55002109, from Low-Rise Residential (RL) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM). Recission of No Previous s. 39/s. 59 Conditions Section 59 Yes That Common Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section Conditions 59 of the Community Planning Act, impose the following conditions on the parcel of land having an approximate area of 16, 355 square meters, located at 421 Woodward Avenue, also identified as PID 55002109: a. That the owner/developer will install a crosswalk with side-mounted RA-4 signs and zebra markings to connect the sidewalk on the south side of Boars Head Road to the walkway through the development. Section 59 No Agreement Section 131 No Agreement Other No PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE May25, 2025 Her Worship Mayor Donna Noade Reardon and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT:Proposed Rezoning 421 Woodward Avenue On May5, 2025, Common Council referred the above matter to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation. The Committee considered the attached report at its May21, 2025meeting. Yeva Mattson, Planner with Growth and Community Services, appeared before the Committee and provided an overview of the proposed Rezoning. Andrew Toole, the consultant for the landowner, spoke in support of the application, aligning with staff recommendations. He noted door-to-door engagement with neighbors, addressed the Traffic Impact Statement, infrastructure capacity, building setbacks to avoid shadowing, and explained the questions on unit sizes, construction timelines, phasing, and parking. Daniel Kaye, a resident, appeared before the committee to speak in opposition. He asked for clarification on the height and whether there would be blasting on- site. He commented that the project is not compatible with the neighbourhood. When asked clarifying questions by the Committee he reiteratedthat it is the scale and height of the development that make it incompatible. Nesta Matthews, a resident ofWoodwardAvenue, appeared before the Committee to speak in opposition to the development. She had concerns of infrastructure capacity, including neighbourhood green space and amenities that contribute to livability of the neighbourhood, as well as concerns regarding the height of the proposed development and construction noise. Page 1of 3 Woodward421 Developments Ltd.421 WoodwardAvenueMay25, 2025 Felix Bourquer, a resident from Woodward Avenue, objected to the -rise homes and raised concerns about construction noise. Gabriel Cheng, a Boars Head Road resident, opposed the project, citing traffic safety near schools, the access location and winter conditions, and health impacts from construction noise, particularly rock breaking. Sandy Robertson, appeared in opposition of the development. He also spoke for Tammy Moss of Kennebec Manor Inc and Kings Way Care Centre who could not appear before PAC. They raised concerns about construction noise impacting Safayat Hasan, a resident of Woodward Avenue, appeared before the Committee to speak in opposition. He agreed with previous speakers and further mentioned concerns with increased density and traffic. Scott Thompson, a resident from Marlin Drive, appeared in opposition. He agreed with concerns others spoke of and asked clarifying questions regarding the door-to-door engagement. Philip Andrews, a resident of Woodward Avenue, appeared to speak in opposition with concerns of construction noise, showing a video of current local construction and the noise. Zhou Wei, a resident of Woodward Avenue, appeared in opposition. He spoke of concerns regarding traffic increase near the schools and limited greenspace for new residents in the area. Mohd Moin, a resident of Woodward Avenue, appeared in opposition. He agreed with what other speakers had already covered but wanted to further reiterate that the construction and noise is a health issue. The Committee invited Mr. Toole back to address public concerns. He confirmed the height is permitted under the RM zoning and that there would be no blasting, only minimal rock removal. He reiterated their door-to-door engagement efforts, noting they could development would include on-site amenity space with pathways and stated there would be no access from Woodward Avenue, though a small, lower-density residential lot may be possible there. Staff clarified that the proposal did conform to the zoning standards and that landscaping and amenity space would be required. They also clarified that we Page 2 of 3 Woodward421 Developments Ltd.421 WoodwardAvenueMay25, 2025 cannot comment on nearby school capacity as the school planning is outside the Cityjurisdiction. No other members of the public appeared before the committee to speak in favour or opposition. 5 letters were received in opposition and 1 letter that was neutral. RECOMMENDATION: 1. That Common Council adopt the attached by-law amendment entitled -law No. C.P. 111-201, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John. 2. That Common Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section 59 of the Community Planning Act, impose the following conditions on the parcel of land having an area of approximately 16,354 square metres, located at 421 Woodward Avenue, also identified as PID 55002109: a. That the owner/developer will install a crosswalk with side-mounted RA-4 signs and zebra markings to connect the sidewalk on the south side of Boars Head Road to the walkway through the development. Respectfully submitted, Brad Mitchell Chair Attachments Page 3 of 3 Date:May 15, 2025 To:Planning Advisory Committee From:Growth & Community Services Meeting:May21, 2025 SUBJECT Applicant: Don-Moores Surveys Landowner: Woodward421 Developments Location: 421 Woodward Avenue PID: 55002109 Plan Designation:StableResidential Existing Zoning:Low-Rise Residential (RL) Proposed Zoning:Mid-RiseResidential (RM) 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,June 2, 2025. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The applicant is applyingtorezone 421 WoodwardAvenuefrom Low RiseResidential (RL) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM) to permit the development of two multi-unitresidentialbuildingswith associated parking, access, and landscaping. Approval of the application is recommended. Page 1 of 5 Don-Moores Survey421 Woodward AvenueMay 15, 2025 RECOMMENDATION 1. That Common Council adopt the attached by-law amendment entitled “By-law No. C.P. 111-201, A Law to Amend the Zoning By-Law of The City of Saint John. 2. That Common Council, pursuant to the provisions of Section 59 of the Community Planning Act, impose the following conditions on the parcel of land having an area of approximately 16,354 square metres, located at 421 Woodward Avenue, also identified as PID 55002109: a. That the owner/developer will install a crosswalk with side-mounted RA-4 signs and zebra markings to connect the sidewalk on the south side of Boars Head Road to the walkway through the development. DECISION HISTORY In 1986 a rezoning and subdivision application was submitted to create a cul-de-sac and 13 lots for semi-detached duplexes. Despite positive staff and PAC recommendation, the application was denied due to neighbourhood concerns regarding increased density and property values. The application was submitted again in 1988 and was approved at PAC with Section 39 conditions requiring an access be developed in partnership jointly with the adjacent landowners. The access was not to be established on either Woodward Avenue or Boars Head Road. The applicant withdrew his application before the scheduled Common Council meeting, citing that it was not feasible to do a joint development with the adjacent landowner. ANALYSIS Proposal The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject site from Low-Rise Residential (RL) to Mid- Rise Residential (RM) to facilitate the development of two, 6-storey multi-unit residential buildings. The development would create approximately 170 units. The site would be accessed off Boars Head Road, and would be developed with associated parking, landscaping, and amenity space. Site and Neighbourhood The subject site is located in the Millidgeville area of Saint John with frontage along Boars Head Road and Woodward Avenue. The immediate residential neighbourhood is a mix of residential zonings and housing typologies, ranging from single family and semi-detached units to the high- rise development known as Brentwood Towers. The area also includes complimentary community zonings for churches, schools, and senior housing facilities. The subject site is accessible by a variety of transportation options. The area is served by Saint John Transit on-demand flex system. Pedestrian movement is facilitated by sidewalks on the south side of Boars Head Road, which connects to the wider pedestrian network. Page 2 of 5 Don-Moores Survey421 Woodward AvenueMay 15, 2025 Municipal Plan and Rezoning Municipal Plan As part of the application review, staff assessed the proposal’s alignment with the Municipal Plan (Attachment 2). The site is located within the Stable Residential designation, an area identified in Plan SJ as generally built out, but with potential for additional development that aligns with existing scale and context. Policy LU-86: Within the Stable Residential designation, housing of almost every form and density may be found and both the existing neighbourhood context and compatibility with the Municipal Plan goals will determine suitability of new proposals. Other compatible uses that may be found in the Stable Residential designation include convenience stores, home occupations, parks, and community facilities which are permitted in the designation without amendment to the Municipal Plan. While a density target is not provided for Stable Residential areas, housing of almost every form and density may be found. The rezoning application for two mid-rise buildings is appropriate for the character of the neighbourhood and compliments the existing range of housing typologies. Policy LU-87: Intend that the areas designated Stable Residential will evolve over time from a land use and built-form perspective but that new and redeveloped land uses are to reinforce the predominant community character and make a positive contribution to the neighbourhood. The proposal is consistent with this vision, as it reflects the surrounding mix of building types and densities, including nearby higher-density zoning. It supports additional housing options on a undeveloped lot within the Primary Development Area and within proximity to various services and commercial development. Zoning The property is currently zoned Low-Rise Residential (RL). As outlined in the file history, the former proposal was to develop a cul-de-sac featuring semi-detached housing. However, the area has evolved significantly since that concept was first proposed, with increased residential density becoming a defining characteristic of the surrounding neighbourhood. The immediate area includes a mix of Low-Rise Residential (RL), Mid-Rise Residential (RM), and nearby High-Rise Residential (RH) zoning. In this context, the proposed rezoning of the site to RM is compatible with the existing development pattern which is predominately multi-unit residential development. The RM designation has already been established along Boars Head and within the adjacent, recently developed community of Cambridge Estates. The site is also well-situated in relation to schools and general commercial nodes, further supporting the appropriateness of the RM zoning. The proposed development conforms to the Page 3 of 5 Don-Moores Survey421 Woodward AvenueMay 15, 2025 City’s Zoning By-law requirements for the RM zone, including the provision of adequate on-site parking, onsite pedestrian connection to their access on Boars Head Road, amenity spaces, landscaping, and site access. Section 59 Conditions Staff are proposing a Section 59 condition to establish crosswalk on Boars Head Road. The crosswalk will be located on the south-eastern portion of their property and will connect to the existing sidewalk in the vicinity of 385-395 Boars Head Road. This crosswalk will provide pedestrian connectivity from the site to the wider active transportation network. Staff are not recommending any Section 59 conditions to restrict the site or scale of the proposed development as the requirements of the Zoning Bylaw and the Building Code act as structures to limit the development of the site in an adequate manner. Infrastructure and Protective Services The City’s internal departments, including Infrastructure Development, Building and Fire, Emergency Management, Traffic, etc., also reviewed the proposal. During the review of the Traffic Impact Statement, our City Traffic Engineer identified that a crosswalk would be required for this development to connect the site to the sidewalks on the south of Boars Head Road. This requirement is reflected in a Section 59 condition. Staff is not recommending the establishment of a sidewalk along the southern boundary of the subject site, as the site topography and road infrastructure would not support its development. While other upgrades were identified in the TIS, City Engineers have determined that the suggested upgrades are not required as planned upgrades in the area scheduled for 2025, will address the same aspects of the existing infrastructure. No other concerns were raised by the City’s Service Areas. Conclusion The proposed rezoning to allow for the development of two multi-unit residential buildings, aligns with the policies established in the City’s Municipal Plan and conforms to the City’s Zoning By-law. Staff are recommending approval of the rezoning subject to a Section 59 condition relating to a crosswalk. 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 May 5, 2025. The public hearing notice will be posted on the City of Saint John website on or before May 12, 2024. Page 4 of 5 Don-Moores Survey421 Woodward AvenueMay 15, 2025 APPROVALS AND CONTACT Manager Director Commissioner Jennifer Kirchner, RPP, Pankaj Nalavde, RPP,Amy Poffenroth, P.Eng., MCIPMCIPMBA Contact: Yeva Mattson, RPP, MCIP Telephone: (506) 721-8453 Email: yeva.mattson@saintjohn.ca Application: 25-0028 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 5 of 5 ATTACHMENT 1: SITE PHOTOGRAPHY Subject Site frontage (from Boars Head) where access would be located Subject Site frontage (from Boars Head) Subject Site Frontage (from Woodward) – would remain unchanged (no access) . rise - unit dwellings in a - unit buildings and would be - established residential and add housing diversity ensity and intensification safe access with a . storey apartment buildings. the Municipal Plan - , 6 increased d increase density features a variety of multi . similar design to multi existing infrastructure provide . . will include two ity aligns with the variety of C which range from townhouse to high be of schools Assessment area Avenue across the wider A storm water management plan would be required. . The rezoning will 421 Woodward Avenue property is serviced by development will existing neighbourhood as identified in an The proposed land use wouldto an existing neighbourhood. The proposed rezoning uses in the apartment development Theproximate to several Section 59 conditions would ensure improved crosswalk The established to 421 Woodward The proposed rezoning facilitates the integration of new housing into the existing site.in The proposed development The surrounding neighbourhoodrange of typologies including apartment buildings a.b.c.d.e. nd Municipal Plan Policy Review Municipal Plan. Attachment 2: existing neighbourhood context and form perspective but that new and redeveloped land - reinforce the predominant community character and make a 88 86 87 - -- The proposed land use is desirable and contributes positively to the neighbourhood; The proposal is compatible with surrounding land uses; The development is in a location where all necessary water and wastewater services, parks and recreation services, schools, public transit and other community facilities and protective services can readily and adequately be provided; Site design features that address such matters as safe access, buffering and landscaping, site grading and stormwater management are incorporated; A high quality exterior building design is provided that is consistent with the Urban Design Principles in the a.b.c.d.e. Policy LU Ensure that significant new development and redevelopment in areas designated Stable Residential shall generally be permitted only through a rezoning process where compliance is demonstrated with the following requirements: Municipal Plan PolicyPolicy LU Within the Stable Residential designation, housing of almost every form and density may be found and both the compatibility with the Municipal Plan goals will determine suitability of new proposals. Other compatible uses that may be found in the Stable Residential designation include convenience stores, home occupations, parks, acommunity facilities which are permitted in the designation without amendment to the Municipal Plan.Policy LU Intend that the areas designated Stable Residential will evolve over time from a land use and builtuses are to positive contribution to the neighbourhood. . standards oning z . There is limited would not conflict with the , which appropriate height, setbacks, parking and conforms to all relevant residential land use policies as established in the has no large elevation changes The development will utilize existing infrastructure and Plan and is located on an existing lot in an established residential Municipal proposed site This proposal aligns with City’s The proposal neighbourhood. will not have a negative impact on service provision. The zone standards will ensure landscaping buffers. Thepotential for an unmapped wetlandproposed scale of development. a.b.c.d. City bylaws; planning. 8; - . 7 and I - proposed building; Financial inability of the City to absorb costs related to development and ensure efficient delivery of services, as determined through Policy IThe adequacy of central wastewater or water services and storm drainage measures;Adequacy or proximity of school, recreation, or other community facilities;Adequacy of road networks leading to or adjacent to the development; andPotential for negative impacts to designated heritage buildings or areas. Type of use;Height, bulk or appearance and lot coverage of any Traffic generation, vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle or transit access to and from the site;Parking;Open storage;Signs; andAny other relevant matter of urban 2 - i. i.ii.iii.iv.v.ii.v. iii.iv.vi. consideration; The proposal is in conformity with the goals, policies and intent of the Municipal Plan and the requirements of all The proposal is not premature or inappropriate by reason of:Appropriate controls are placed on any proposed development where necessary to reduce any conflict with adjacent land uses by reason of: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 vii. conditions, in addition to all other criteria set out in the various policies a.b.c.d. Policy I In considering amendments to the Zoning Bylaw or the imposition of terms and of the Municipal Plan, have regard for the following: From:Farzana Hossain To:OneStop Cc:Mattson, Yeva Subject:Objection to Rezoning Application – 421 Woodward Avenue (PID 55002109) Date:May 19, 2025 10:13:46 PM You don't often get email from farzana0265@gmail.com. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **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.** Dear Members of the Planning Advisory Committee, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing as a concerned resident of the Woodward Avenue neighborhood regarding the proposed rezoning of 421 Woodward Avenue (PID 55002109) from Low-Rise Residential (RL) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM). I strongly oppose this application and would like to share several reasons for my objection: 1. Ongoing Development at 435 Woodward Avenue: A multi-unit development project is already underway at 435 Woodward Avenue (PID 00049916). Introducing another similar project so close by will compound the strain on local infrastructure, traffic flow, and community resources. The cumulative impact of multiple high-density developments in such a small area will be unsustainable. 2. Road Safety, Especially for Children: Woodward Avenue and Boars Head Avenue are already heavily burdened with traffic, particularly during school hours. With two schools nearby—Milledgeville North school and Samuel-de-Champlain—the volume of school buses, parents, and pedestrian traffic is already high. Adding two multi-unit residential buildings will only worsen congestion and increase risks to children's road safety. 3. Overdevelopment and Strain on Infrastructure: The area already accommodates high-rise apartments, a senior care facility, and commercial buildings such as the Air Canada and Bell operations centers, and commercial storage. Another multi-unit project would overcrowd the neighborhood and place further strain on infrastructure that was not designed for such density. 4. Environmental and Community Impact: The proposed development would increase pollution, noise, and traffic, all of which degrade our quality of life. It may also lead to decreased security and a potential rise in crime rates. 5. Property Values: Large-scale developments such as this one will negatively impact the property values of surrounding single-family homes. Long-term residents who have invested in the area are seeing a decline in their property’s worth. 6. Loss of Wildlife and Green Space: The undeveloped portion of this property serves as a natural habitat for local wildlife, including green woods and beautiful birds. If developed, these species will be displaced or lost altogether, contributing to the ongoing reduction of urban biodiversity. 7. Impact on Community Character: This neighborhood is primarily composed of low-rise, single-family homes. Introducing mid-rise buildings would alter the character and livability of the community, making it less family-oriented and walkable. For all these reasons, I strongly urge the Planning Advisory Committee to reject the proposed rezoning and maintain the current zoning designation. Thank you for considering the concerns of local residents. Please keep me informed about any future meetings or opportunities for public input regarding this matter. Sincerely, Farzana Hossain Sumi 432 Woodward Avenue From: Peter Clark Sent: May 27, 2025 8:56 AM To: Common Clerk <commonclerk@saintjohn.ca> Cc: OneStop <onestop@saintjohn.ca> Subject: Re: 421 Woodward Ave Rezoning Some people who received this message don't often get email from peter@techally.ca. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **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.** We are writing to express our opposition to the proposed rezoning and development at 421 Woodward Avenue from Low-Rise Residential (RL) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM). This proposed project, consisting of two six-storey multi-unit residential buildings containing approximately 170 units, is too large and dense for our neighbourhood and appears directly at odds with the objectives outlined in the City’s current Zoning By-law reform initiatives (Zoning By-law Reform | Shape Your City Saint John - https://shapeyourcitysaintjohn.ca/zoning-by-law-reform). The City's ongoing zoning reform initiative emphasizes "gentle density" and promotes "missing middle" housing to increase housing diversity and affordability while respecting the existing neighbourhood character. Introducing such significant mid-rise structures clearly conflicts with these objectives. A smaller scale of development, such as duplexes, townhouses, or low-rise apartments, would align better with the "missing middle" concept and the existing residential context. Another concern with this development is traffic. Adding 170 units will undoubtedly lead to significantly increased traffic, placing additional strain on Boars Head Road, which is already a busy route and frequently treated as a drag strip. The increase in traffic volume heightens safety risks for both pedestrians and motorists alike. I believe that it will also significantly increase traffic around the end of Woodward and Marlin Dr as well, and as parents of a child who walks daily to MNS – this concerns us. Given these concerns, we respectfully urge the Saint John Common Council to reconsider the rezoning application. Ensuring development aligns with the broader objectives of gentle density and compatibility with our community’s existing scale is essential. Thank you very much for your consideration and attention to these concerns. Peter Clark and Stephanie Evans 136 Marlin Dr Saint John, NB E2K 0A8 peter@remora.ca -- Peter Clark 506-799-5803 peter@techally.ca https://techally.ca From:Safayat Hasan To:OneStop Cc:Mattson, Yeva Subject:Objection to Rezoning Application – 421 Woodward Avenue (PID 55002109) Date:May 19, 2025 9:39:12 PM You don't often get email from safayat.hasan.mail@gmail.com. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **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.** Dear Members of the Planning Advisory Committee, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing as a concerned resident of the Woodward Avenue neighborhood regarding the proposed rezoning of 421 Woodward Avenue (PID 55002109) from Low-Rise Residential (RL) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM). I strongly oppose this application and would like to share several reasons for my objection: 1.Ongoing Development at 435 Woodward Avenue: A multi-unit development project is already underway at 435 Woodward Avenue (PID 00049916). Introducing another similar project so close by will compound the strain on local infrastructure, traffic flow, and community resources. The cumulative impact of multiple high- density developments in such a small area will be unsustainable. 2.Road Safety, Especially for Children: Woodward Avenue and Boars Head Avenue are already heavily burdened with traffic, particularly during school hours. With two schools nearby—Milledgeville North school and Samuel-de-Champlain—the volume of school buses, parents, and pedestrian traffic is already high. Adding two multi-unit residential buildings will only worsen congestion and increase risks to children's road safety. 3.Overdevelopment and Strain on Infrastructure: The area already accommodates high-rise apartments, a senior care facility, and commercial buildings such as the Air Canada and Bell operations centers, and commercial storage. Another multi-unit project would overcrowd the neighborhood and place further strain on infrastructure that was not designed for such density. 4.Environmental and Community Impact: The proposed development would increase pollution, noise, and traffic, all of which degrade our quality of life. It may also lead to decreased security and a potential rise in crime rates. 5.Property Values: Large-scale developments such as this one will negatively impact the property values of surrounding single-family homes. Long-term residents who have invested in the area are seeing a decline in their property’s worth. 6.Loss of Wildlife and Green Space: The undeveloped portion of this property serves as a natural habitat for local wildlife, including green woods and beautiful birds. If developed, these species will be displaced or lost altogether, contributing to the ongoing reduction of urban biodiversity. 7.Impact on Community Character: This neighborhood is primarily composed of low-rise, single-family homes. Introducing mid- rise buildings would alter the character and livability of the community, making it less family- oriented and walkable. For all these reasons, I strongly urge the Planning Advisory Committee to reject the proposed rezoning and maintain the current zoning designation. Thank you for considering the concerns of local residents. Please keep me informed about any future meetings or opportunities for public input regarding this matter. Sincerely, Safayat Hasan 432 Woodward Avenue From: Scott Thomson Sent: May 12, 2025 8:27 PM To: OneStop <onestop@saintjohn.ca> Subject: Concerns Regarding Proposed Rezoning and Increased Density at 421 Woodward Avenue (PID 55002109) You don't often get email from n.scott.thomson@gmail.com. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **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.** Dear Ms. Mattson, I am writing as a concerned resident of Millidgeville regarding the rezoning application for 421 Woodward Avenue (PID 55002109) which seeks to allow a significant increase in residential density in our neighborhood. While I understand the broader need for housing, I urge the City to consider the cumulative impact this proposal—and others like it—will have on our area’s infrastructure, safety, and livability. In addition to the ongoing development directly adjacent to the proposed site, which already adds 10–20 new units, this new proposal includes plans for over 100 parking spaces (There's no indication of the number of units in the proposal). This is a clear indication of the scale of intensification being considered and raises several major concerns: Traffic and School Zone Safety Our neighborhood is located within a designated school zone. The addition of potentially 100+ more vehicles—on top of the traffic increases from nearby developments—poses serious risks to student safety, walkability, and the general safety of our streets. Local roads were not built to accommodate such volumes and do not have the infrastructure (e.g., traffic calming, widened sidewalks, or enhanced crossings) to support this level of increased traffic flow.It is our understanding that the development next to the proposed new development had to scale back their plans for this reason. Excessive Intensification Out of Scale with the Area The scale of the proposed development—including over 100 parking spaces— represents a level of density that is out of character with the surrounding neighborhood. This is not gradual infill or sensitive development; it is an abrupt intensification that could dramatically alter the nature of our community. It raises the question of whether infrastructure, local services, and public amenities are being scaled up accordingly. Noise and Construction Disruption The current construction site next to this property has already subjected residents to over four months of continuous jackhammering, with no warning or mitigation plan provided to nearby households. The thought of enduring this again for another large- scale build—without clear protections or communication from the City—is deeply concerning. There must be requirements for construction timelines, noise limits, and resident notification if this rezoning is approved. Neighborhood Character and Quality of Life Our neighborhood has a cohesive identity, shaped by modest-density homes, green space, and a strong sense of community. High-density developments like this risk shifting the entire dynamic of the area without a clear strategy to preserve what residents value most. At some point, the cumulative effects of these changes need to be acknowledged as a transformation, not just growth. Precedent and Infrastructure Stress Approving this rezoning without a full infrastructure and traffic impact assessment sets a concerning precedent. What limits, if any, will remain in place to preserve neighborhood scale and infrastructure capacity? Once this level of development is approved, it becomes a benchmark for future applications—whether or not the surrounding systems can support them. I respectfully urge the City to pause and reassess this proposal in light of its broad and long-term implications. If rezoning is considered, there must be conditions and controls around construction, traffic mitigation, infrastructure upgrades, and meaningful resident engagement. Thank you for your attention to these concerns. Please keep me informed of future meetings or decision points regarding this application. Sincerely, Scott and Colleen Thomson 131 Marlin Drive From: Tammy Moss > Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5:49 PM To: OneStop <onestop@saintjohn.ca> Cc: Tammy Moss Subject: Rezoning of 421 Woodward Avenue You don't often get email from tammy.moss@kwlifecare.ca. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **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.** To Whom it May Concern, My apologies for not being able to be present this evening at The Planning Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for 6pm at City Hall regarding rezoning of 421 Woodward Avenue. I received the letter this morning from The City of Saint John making me aware of this meeting. The thought of having another construction project so close to Kennebec Manor Nursing Home causes great concern. Kennebec Manor is located at 475 Woodward Avenue and is home to 70 people. Until recently, our Home was situated in a beautiful part of Millidgeville with many trees and wildlife on one side of our property. The current construction site has removed all those trees and has involved the breaking of rock with machinery starting at 7:30am every day. This breaking of rock sounds like drilling or machine guns and is incredibly loud. I invite anyone to come set up their office for the day in our home and hear how loud this is in in our Home. It is hard to imagine. Starting this early in the day wakes many residents before they would normally wake up. The constant noise throughout the day prevents them from having a restful afternoon nap as well. We have many complaints from them about the noise, and it is hard to explain to our residents who have a diagnosis of dementia. Lack of sleep impacts our residents greatly. We are seeing poor appetites, increased behaviours (for lack of a better term), drowsiness and some residents not participating in social events due to being too tired. We have one resident, Heather, who lived through the war. This resident has dementia and is reliving the war every day thinking she is being bombed. It is heartbreaking to hear and see her fear. There is no reassuring her as this is her reality. There is no area in our home that you cannot hear this noise and hammering. She cannot escape it. This is only one example of the people this will affect. To think we could be living through more of this same construction and noise for the next year or two is very unsettling for our Home and residents. Not to mention the impact it has had on the staff who work there and listen to it for 8+ hours a day while they try to work in already challenging conditions. We ask that you strongly consider the location for these buildings and ask yourself if they are suitable for this area and this street. There are other lots nearby that would impact fewer people and still benefit the city and people who call Saint John home. I would be happy to talk further with anyone who wants to discuss and welcome you to visit Kennebec to see (and hear) first hand what our residents are living right now. Thank you for your time in listening to my initial concerns and thoughts and we look forward to further dialogue and consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Tammy Moss CEO Kings Way LifeCare Alliance Kennebec Manor Inc and Kings Way Care Centre To: PAC and Council Subject: PAC Report Dated May 15, 2025 Regarding Rezoning Application 421 Woodward Ave (PID 55002109) Following publication of the PAC report for the rezoning application of property identified as 421 Woodward Ave on May 15, 2025 a review of the report resulted in a number of questions and observations. We were hoping to address our concerns with staff prior to the PAC meeting on May 21, 2025 but time did not allow due to the report being published Thursday evening followed by the Victoria Day holiday weekend. If this document does not reach you before the PAC meeting we will have to raise our questions in public forum. Report Executive Summary (page 1): “The applicant is applying to rezone 421 Woodward Ave from Low- Rise Residential (RL) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM) to permit the development of two multi-unit residential buildings …” Report Analysis (page 2): “The applicant is proposing to rezone the subject site from Low-Rise Residential (RL) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM) to facilitate the development of two, 6-storey multi-unit residential buildings. The development would create approximately 170 units. The site would be accessed off Boars Head Road …” Q – Attachment 1: Site photography, photo 3 titled “Subject Site Frontage (from Woodward) – would remain unchanged (no access).” Is this correct? Are there any plans for future development of the subject site requiring access from the Woodward Ave frontage? Q – The applicant is applying to rezone the entire parcel of land identified as 421 Woodward Ave as illustrated in appendix Map 1: Aerial Photography, Map 2: Future Land Use and Map 3: Zoning. If you refer to Submission 1: Site Plan and Renderings (page 04) - 421 Woodward Ave, Site Plan drawing dated January 13, 2025 and (page 7) - Boars Head Subdivision drawing 24316SDT dated January 13, 2025 you will notice the subject site is subdivided into three lots. Are all three lots subject to the RM rezoning request? What is the purpose of Lot 25-3 when the application is for the development of two, 6-storey multi-unit residential buildings with no access from the Woodward Ave frontage? Municipal Plan and Rezoning (page 3): To address Municipal Plan Policy LU-86 the report makes the statement …”The rezoning application for two mid-rise buildings is appropriate for the character of the neighbourhood and compliments the existing range of housing typologies.” Response – We would argue the development of two 6-storey multi-unit residential buildings certainly is not appropriate for this or any other residential neighbourhood containing a significant blend of single family and townhouse dwellings such as currently exists along Woodward Ave and Boars Head Road. The huge footprint this development will leave certainly does not compliment the existing range of single family residential dwellings in the immediate neighbourhood. Zoning (page 3): The report states “The immediate area includes a mix of Low-Rise Residential (RL), Mid- Rise Residential (RM) and nearby High-Rise Residential (RH). In this context, the proposed rezoning of the site to RM is compatible with the existing development pattern which is predominantly multi-unit residential development.” Response – In making this statement, the report makes no consideration for the existing significant number of single family dwellings along Woodward Ave and Boars Head Road. The reference to nearby High-Rise Residential (RH) is no doubt Brentwood Tower which is an anomaly in the neighbourhood not the normal feature. Submission 1: Site Plan and Renderings – Please refer to the document on page 06 of the Site Plan and Renderings which appears to be a description of the proposed development details including property description, zoning, site area, setbacks and height etc. You will note item (A) Property Description: Civil – 221 Woodward Ave, Saint John, NB. Next, please note item (B) Zoning: Current – R1 Residential, Proposed Zoning – RH Zoning (High Rise Residential). Finally, please note item (E) Height: Permitted – Max 14.0 M, Proposed – 6 stories approx 18 M. Response – (A) The application for rezoning applies to 421 Woodward Ave of course. (B) As late as mid January 2025 the subject property 421 Woodward Ave (PID 55002109) was zoned R1 however this was amended to RL in late January 2025. The application for rezoning requests a change to RM zoning not RH. (E) The application requests a change to RM zoning to permit the development of two 6-storey multi-unit residential buildings. According to RM zone standards we believe the maximum building height is restricted to 11 meters or 14 meters if both side yards are increased in amounts equal to the height of over 11 meters. The proposed 6-stories approx 18 meters would exceed the maximum building height for Mid-Rise Residential (RM). In closing, we would be against the proposed rezoning request of 421 Woodward Ave (PID 550021909) from Low-Rise Residential (RL) to Mid-Rise Residential for reasons described above. Sincerely Daniel & Edith Kaye 417 Woodward Ave From:Gabriel Cheng To:OneStop; Mattson, Yeva Subject:Safety at Risk : 421 Woodward Rezoning (PID 55002109) Date:May 18, 2025 12:05:30 AM You don't often get email from admin@gcheng.net. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **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.** Dear Members of the Planning Advisory Committee, As the property owner and resident of Woodward Avenue, I respectfully request that you deny the rezoning application for 421 Woodward Avenue from low-rise to mid-rise residential. 1. Threat to Public Safety and Traffic Flow Increased Congestion: Our streets already experience significant rushhour backups due to proximity of serval schools and new buildings. Adding midrise density will exacerbate delays, disrupt emergency routes and frustrate commuters – like my neighbour, who faces over an hour- long commute from his home on Woodward Avenue to uptown, due to congestion on Boars Head Road and Woodward Avenue. To avoid being late, he must leave by 7 am, or else he endures traffic jams until 8:40 am on school days. School-Zone Hazards: The proposed property is near school zone. Increased residential density will raise traffic volumes during construction and after occupancy, increasing risks for children who walk or bike daily. Notably, there is a blind spot near the proposed building's entrance. 2. Strain on Emergency and Municipal Services Limited Fire and Police Capacity: With the nearest fire station having closed a few years ago, response times have already lengthened. A denser population will further tax municipal responders, undermining emergency readiness. Medical Response Concerns: Two nursing homes flank the proposed property. Our neighborhood’s substantial elderly community relies on rapid ambulance access. Increased residential density and congested streets could lead to tragic delays in critical care. 3. Overburdened Education and Childcare Resources Overcrowded Schools/daycare: Average class sizes have surged from 12 to over 30 students and waiting lists for local daycare programs now exceed months. New families in increased residential units will only amplify these pressures, eroding educational quality and parental peace of mind. 4. Loss of Property Values, Privacy and Environmental Impact Privacy Intrusions: Tall windows overlooking backyards will violate the privacy that residents have cherished for decades, diminishing not only tranquility but also property desirability and market value. Shadows and Sunlight Deprivation: The proposed building’s height may result in extended shadows over adjacent yards, killing trees. This rezoning proposal threatens both the safety, services and character of our neighborhood. After sharing these concerns with neighbours, we fear the day when we must reach out to the media, compelled to explain that we predicted these risks, raised concerns— yet were completely disregarded. Maintaining the current lowrise zoning is essential to protecting our senior and children neighbors and safeguarding the longterm wellbeing of the entire community. For these compelling reasons, I respectfully request that the Planning Advisory Committee reject the application to rezone 421 Woodward Avenue. Sincerely, A concerned Woodward Ave. resident From: Peter Zhou <> Sent: May 22, 2025 5:29 PM To: OneStop <onestop@saintjohn.ca> Subject: Comments--Rezoning application 421 Woodward Avenue (PID 55002109) You don't often get email from zhouyingwu@hotmail.com. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **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.** Good afternoon, I live in this neighbourhood. I would against this application. The comments are below: 1.There are big rocks on this site. How the developer monitor the vibration caused by cracking rocks? How the developer ensure when they cracking the rocks does not cause neighbour’s house structure damage? What kind of cracking technology they use? How they monitor the vibration caused by cracking, 100 ft away from cracking point? Do they have vibration data report daily to the neighbours? 2.What the by-law of Saint John City for the rezoning neighbourhood? Such as only rezoning the empty lot or they can rezoning whole street blanket? 3.Does city of Saint John have authority to review and monitor during the rock cracking operation? What kind of monitor program is in place? How the city of Saint John monitored, such as at 100ft away from cracking point or closer distance? 4.If the neighbouring property structure cause damage, who is responsible for that? what kind of document is required when fill the claim? It would be much appreciated if city of Saint john can look into this. Best regards, Shawna BY-LAW NUMBER C.P. 111-201ARRÊTÉ NO C.P. 111-201ARRÊTÉ A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAW O OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN ARRÊTÉ N DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN C.P. 111-201 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 16, 355 square metres, 16 355 mètres, located at 421 Woodward Avenue, also situé au 421 avenue Woodward, identified as PID 55002109, from Low- également identifié comme le NID Rise Residential (RL) to Mid-Rise Residential (RM). 55002109, de Zone résidentielle a Zone résidentielle Immeubles (RM). - 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 Saint John has caused the Corporate Common EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau communal sur le Seal of the said City to be affixed to this by-law the X day of June, A.D. 2025 and signed by: présent arrêté le X juin 2025, avec les 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 CƩƚƒʹPeter Clark <peter@techally.ca> {ĻƓƷʹ May 28, 2025 2:39 PM ƚʹ City of Saint John Mayor's Office <mayor@saintjohn.ca> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Concerns About 421 Woodward Ave Rezoning You don't often get email from peter@techally.ca. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **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.** Hi Mayor Reardon, I hope things are good with you, and that you are able to enjoy some of this nice weather we finally are getting! I wanted to take a moment to share my concerns about the proposed rezoning and development at 421 Woodward Avenue. As a resident of the area, I feel strongly that these six- in scale that feels out of step with the kind of community-building principles I know you care about. Zoning By-law reform process and appreciate the incremental development makes sense to me. It fits our neighbourhoods better and helps address housing needs without overwhelming the community. This project feels Traffic (speed especially) is already an issue along Boars Head, and adding that many units is only going to make things worse. As a parent whose child walks to MNS every along streets that are already busy and often treated like shortcuts. I know that leading a city means balancing a lot of perspectives and navigating some tricky ground. But I hope Council will take a step back on this one and think about what kind of growth really supports the kind of healthy, resilient neighbourhoods Saint John wants to encourage. ole, and I appreciate the thought and care you bring to it. 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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.** Sorry for the late email. TRAFFIC CONCERNS re 421 Woodward Avenue proposed rezoning Speeding is a real concern on Woodward Avenue and Boars Head Road with a blind knoll on Boars Head Road and a blind turn on Woodward Avenue at Marlin Drive that need to be addressed before someone is killed. ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ___ Previous to the accident in the picture below; a speeding school bus (fortunately with no children aboard) rolled on its side on the lawn of the previous owner of this home, Fred Fuller. A few years later another car driven by a doped up young man driving East on Woodward Avenue left the street and miraculously passed between two mature trees before hitting a home and destroying the front face of it. He was trying to start the car when I came along. The car lost its undercarriage when it crossed That one was truly a miracle as it happened in the daytime when kids are usually walking on the sidewalk. Constable Trevor Jones told us the computer showed the car was going over 100 mph (160 kph) at the point of impact. ________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________ Near disaster Close Parked pickup prevents airborne speeding car from plowing into house Telegraph-Journal Jeff Ducharme Published Tuesday August 28th, 2007 Appeared on page C1 after the Mercedes-Benz convertible, in the background, smashed into it after flying off Woodward Avenue early Sunday. SAINT JOHN - An S-turn just up the road from Dawn Evans' house lures wannabe race car drivers to try their luck at high-speed cornering, but on this night, the driver ran out of luck. It was an accident that wouldn't have been out of place on a highway, but this accident happened in the early hours of the morning and shattered what was to be a quiet Sunday morning on a quiet residential street. "The only thing that saved him going through the house, was the truck," said Evans, whose 1998 4x4 pickup was almost flattened by a Mercedes-Benz convertible that ended up centimetres from the window of her daughter's bedroom at 432 Woodward Ave. in Millidgeville. "It was a barrier," said Evans, who believes the truck saved the lives of her two children by stopping the hurtling wreck from crashing through the pumpkin- coloured home. Both of her children's bedrooms are at the front of the house where the car and truck came to rest. Two people were in the car - a man and woman. Both suffered serious injuries, but the driver was conscious and walking after the accident. The female passenger remains in intensive care but is expected to recover. At approximately 3 a.m. Sunday, the Mercedes, which was travelling westbound, tried to negotiate the S-turn on Woodward Ave. and lost control on the second corner. It flew off the street at a high rate of speed, went airborne and snapped a hydro poll like it was a twig almost two metres from the ground, knocking out power, phone and cable to several homes. The car, which left the road more than a block away from Evans' house, remained airborne and then crashed into her once pristine 1998 pickup, crushing the truck and sending it to rest just outside the bedrooms where her daughter and son were sleeping. The truck had been parked in Evans' lane way facing north-south. It ended up facing east-west. After flying through the air wildly and flipping at least once, the Mercedes landed on its wheels behind the truck. "It looked like they paralleled parked beside each other," Evans said. Police are already looking at laying charges against the driver, who is in his 20s, and while they won't say how fast they believe the driver was travelling, they are calling the rate of speed "extreme." The car hit the curb with such force and at such a high rate of speed that aluminum from the rims of the car were melted into the curb and the streaks of aluminum glittered in Monday's bright sunlight. In one of the pillars outside the house, coins that were shot out of the interior of the car left impressions in the tin, like bullets in a target. Const. Trevor Jones of the Saint John Police Force's traffic division carried out the investigation at the scene. "This type of damage is consistent with what you'd see at highway speeds or greater," said Jones. Alcohol may also have been a factor, said Jones. "There is certainly the possibility that criminal charges will be laid." On Monday afternoon, Evans, her daughter and her son were outside cleaning up. Glass could be heard crunching underfoot with each step as they walked across the lawn and filled a pail with car parts. The crash was so violent a rim from one of the vehicles was thrown across the street into a neighbor's front yard. Evans reached into a bucket and held up part of a shattered brake rotor that until Sunday morning was part of her truck. She had just spent hundreds of dollars getting her brakes fixed. Both vehicles were annihilated in the wreck. Evan's daughter Alissa Eisan was the first to hear the crash and the car motor wildly revving as it sat smoking outside her window just moments after it came to rest. "He was walking around with blood running down his face," said Eisan. "He was taking out Daddy's car," she said with a disgusted look on her face. After getting the driver to turn off the car's engine, a moaning could be heard. That's when the female passenger was found beside the smouldering car curled up in the fetal position. While the woman was ejected from the car, it's unclear if the driver was ejected and whether either one was wearing seat-belts. Angela Cole lives across the street from Evans' house. She woke up to a thunderous crash and the lights flickering. "I thought the whole house blew up," said Cole. "It was a noise like I've never heard in my whole life." Cole was a hospital worker and said she's seen some disturbing things in her life, but nothing like the blood and destruction she saw Sunday morning. Since the accident, she's been afraid to go to sleep at night. "They think Woodward Avenue is a racetrack." Evans and Cole said drivers don't seem to understand the 50-kilometre speed limit and that it was just a matter of time before someone lost control on the sleepy street and carnage ensued. As Evans cleaned up her front lawn, two men in a sports car zoomed by. "I screamed at them," she said. "I run out in the road like a crazy person," she said of chastising drivers that race by her house at all hours. Jones said police will now keep a closer eye on the street. "Fear of getting caught is a great thing, it makes people slow down," said Jones. Evans called the whole incident surreal. "You really can't imagine that that much destruction went on and nobody died," said Evans. COMMON COUNCIL REPORT M&C No.2025-151 Report DateMay 26, 2025 Meeting DateJune 02, 2025 Service AreaPublic Works and Transportation Services HerWorship Mayor Donna Noade ReardonandMembers of Common Council SUBJECT: Traffic Safety and Accessibility Improvement Plan 2025 AUTHORIZATION Primary AuthorCommissioner/Dept. HeadChief Administrative Officer Michael HugenholtzJ. Brent McGovern RECOMMENDATION Your Chief Administrative Officer recommends Common Council receive and file this report. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY visionof creating safe and accessibletransportation choicescontinues to become reality.Plans continue to slow vehicle speeds, create or improve crosswalks,improveaccessibilityof the transportation network, implement cycling facilities, make changes to how and where trucks operate,work with stakeholders to improve safety atrail crossing improvements, etc.This report highlights a series of traffic safety improvement projects planned for 2025that in a way that aligns with organizational goals and strategies. . STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT The initiatives described in this report align with several City priorities and strategies. (MoveSJ) is supported as the initiatives are focused on citizens having a choice of a variety of transportation modes. 10-Year Strategic Planenvisions growth to 20% of trips being accomplished with sustainable transportation modes and development of safety programs. ActSJenvisions a reduced carbon footprint that is supported, in part, by greater use of sustainable and active transportation modes. - 2 - 5 Initiatives Plan includes a goal of continuing to implement traffic calming projects towards the 10-Year Strategic goal of 20 completed projects as well as improve the accessibility of at least 5 on-street parking spaces. This report is being presented on Day 1 of Sustainable Transportation Week, as recognized through the Fundy Region. REPORT Each year the City receives on average over 100 community requests for traffic safety and flow improvements. These include requests to slow vehicle speeds (traffic calming), adjust on-street parking rules, manage how large trucks can operate, improve safety and quality of life at rail crossings, enhance the accessibility of our transportation network, and improve safety for motorists such as warning signage, for pedestrians such as new or enhanced crosswalks, and for cyclists such as new or enhanced bike lanes. In some cases, with municipal or provincial regulations, will not result in a net safety improvement for road users, or ally-accepted best practices. In other cases solutions may be too costly to implement. Incorporating asset management practices into decisions related to these traffic requests are also becoming more and more important. Whether it be a new sign or electronics associated with a signalized crosswalk, all added traffic infrastructure not only generates costs at the time of construction, but also creates ongoing operating, maintenance, and eventual replacement responsibilities that need to be funded. Operating budgets must be adjusted on a regular basis to include the necessary resources to maintain this additional infrastructure, which will require the continued support of Council. The City is continuing to incorporate a broader risk management and systematic approach to planning where and when traffic improvements are made. Initiatives that align with MoveSJ, a future overall Road Safety Strategy, or results from a City-wide review such as the recent federally-funded crosswalk and sidewalk prioritization projects (presented at the last Public Safety Committee meeting) are all examples. This broad approach ensures investments are being made that objectively address the highest priority issues. This represents a shift from the ch which was much more -driven While citizen requests will continue to be tracked and will be considered as part of the process, in more and more cases existing plans and strategies will drive the work. Operations staff will work closely with the Integrated Customer Service Centre to ensure the messaging for these types of requests is in alignment with our strategies. - 3 - Again in 2025, City staff have assessed community and stakeholder requests in light of these broader considerations to develop another annual Traffic Safety Improvement Plan. Following is a brief summary of each project planned for 2025: Speed Cushion Installations The City has increased its response to the growth in requests for traffic calming over the last few years. The Expedited Traffic Calming Program, commenced as a pilot project in 2023, moving to an endorsed annual program in 2024, focuses on the rapid installation of Speed Cushions as the primary means of slowing vehicles on existing city streets. Speed Cushions are similar to speed bumps or humps but with gaps for wheel paths of select community and emergency vehicles. Speed cushions have proven to slow the average speed of vehicles on Saint John streets and in other jurisdictions. Common Council increased resources as part of the 2025 budget process, that is allowing more than triple (from 4 to 13) the number of streets to receive Speed Cushions this year. Through a combination of own forces and contracted resources, Speed Cushions are planned for the following 13 streets in 2025: 1. Champlain Drive 2. Prince Street 3. Wellesley Avenue 4. Boars Head Road 5. Green Head Road 6. Mountain View Drive 7. Churchill Boulevard 8. Gault Road 9. Hawthorne Avenue 10. Ragged Point Road 11. Brookview Crescent 12. Milford Road 13. Mount Pleasant Avenue East (temporary speed cushions) City staff note that evidence of speeding through collected and analyzed data before a community request for traffic calming will be implemented. This part of the policy remains with the Expedited Traffic Calming Program. Less than 50% of community requests are substantiated through collected speed data; those requests that are not substantiated through data do not receive traffic calming solutions. It remains important that limited City resources are invested where there is an opportunity for measurable results in performance, such as a traffic calming plan being implemented on a street that results in average speeds reducing back to within posted speed limits. - 4 - As previously reported, the intent of the temporary (rubber) Speed Cushions on Mount Pleasant Avenue East is to continue to incrementally install these on busier streets community support. Speed Cushions are typically not recommended on very busy streets. Accessibility Improvements to On-Street Uptown Parking Spaces Staff have heard concerns expressed by the disability community about the number of accessible on-street parking spaces in the Uptown Central Business District (CBD). the overall current supply exceeds current regulations, although those regulations are largely focused on parking lots and parking garages. Due to the linear nature of on-street parking it is not possible to meet some of the proximity requirements laid out for parking lots without significant negative impacts to businesses. The primary focus is therefore on improving the quality of the current stock of CBD on-street parking spacess 2025 Work Plan with a goal of improving the accessibility of at least 5 on-street parking spaces. With support of the Saint John Ability Advisory Committee (SJAAC) and Abilities New Brunswick, city staff developed two variations from the regulations. These include: 1. On-street accessible parking spaces do not need to be on perfectly level ground. It is recognized that some cross slope or hills will be present on streets, with a goal of not surpassing grades of 2% where possible, and 2. Access ramps required behind accessible parallel parking spaces will be incorporated into existing access ramps at crosswalks wherever possible. This will reduce infrastructure installation costs, provide space for more on-street parallel parking spaces, and decrease confusion for pedestrians that additional access ramps for accessible spaces are not crosswalk locations. Between ongoing consultation with the Saint John Ability Advisory Committee and Abilities NB, five current on-street accessible parking spaces will be identified and upgraded to current best practices with these two variations. Accessible Signalized Crosswalk Installations or Upgrades Similar to prior years, a number of crosswalks will be either installed or upgraded with both side-mounted wireless, solar-powered lights and audible features for accessibility. The locations and brief details as to what led to the need are provided: 1. Mount Pleasant Avenue East at Belmont Street to improve access for a new satellite location for Key Industries - 5 - 2. Somerset Street at Technology Drive to improve access to a busy Transit stop, including as a result of nearby residential growth 3. Kennebecasis Drive to improve access between Greenslade Park and the sidewalk on the opposite side of Kennebecasis Drive 4. Lancaster Avenue at Dunn to improve pedestrian crossing safety at the 5. Loch Lomond Road at Bon Accord to improve pedestrian crossing safety in a growing area of residential development. One of the area developers is contributing $1000 to the project as part of the developm approval process 6. Broad Street at Sydney Street - Funded through the Capital Program, this project was recommended by the Saint John Ability Advisory Committee and will support the new South End School 7. Broad Street at Charlotte Street Funded through the Capital Program, this upgraded crosswalk will support the new South End School 8. Main Street at Douglas Avenue Funded through the Capital Program, this upgraded crosswalk is recommended by the 2022 crosswalk prioritization project that was funded by the Federal Active Transportation Fund 9. Union Street at Chipman Hill Funded through the Capital Program, this upgraded crosswalk is recommended by the 2022 crosswalk prioritization project that was funded by the Federal Active Transportation Fund 10. King Street at Chipman Hill Funded through the Capital Program, this upgraded crosswalk is recommended by the 2022 crosswalk prioritization project that was funded by the Federal Active Transportation Fund 11. Loch Lomond Road at Crescent Funded through the Capital Program, this upgraded crosswalk is recommended by the 2022 crosswalk prioritization project that was funded by the Federal Active Transportation Fund The existing crosswalk with overhead pedestrian lights on Lansdowne Avenue at Wellesley will be upgraded with audible features for accessibility in 2025, funded through the Capital Program. The existing signalized intersections of McAllister/Westmorland, Main/Metcalf, and Rothesay Avenue/Retail Drive will be upgraded to become fully accessible, all funded through the Capital Program in 2025. Bike Lane Installation on City Road and Station Street portion of Trans Canada Trail City Road and Station Street form an important connection for active transportation modes between Harbour Passage near Long Wharf and the Highway 1 Stanley Street bridge towards Rockwood Park. This current section of a four-lane road also forms a componen Canada Trail (TCT). When the TCT across the city was finished in time for - 6 - th birthday in 2017, shared cycling/vehicle lanes were established. Upgrades to the City/Station/Garden intersection were needed before bike lanes could be installed. Now that the intersection upgrades were complete as incorporated into the 2024 Capital project Garden Street, a previously planned Station Street, with the remaining road for two dedicated bike lanes, can and will be implemented in 2025. In addition to the addition of safer cycling infrastructure, the Road Diet is expected to act as a traffic calming measure and improve safety at two mid-block crosswalks. A traffic study was completed in 2015, when the concept was first contemplated, to identify any impact to motorists by the loss of one of four vehicle lanes on Station Street and City Road. The study concluded movements at all three major intersections along the proposed project would function acceptably, including following a Sea Dogs game. Even with traffic volumes growing by 20% overtime, the only issue would be afternoon rush hour traffic trying to leave the Harbour Station parking lot. With this project being completed with traffic paint and signs, adjustments could be made inexpensively if needed in the future. Loch Lomond Road at Airport Arterial All-Way Stop Ahead of a future Roundabout in collaboration with the Province of New Brunswick, this intersection on a Provincial Highway will be converted temporarily to an All-Way Stop intersection, likely in 2025, with early development on the Saint John Airport property near this intersection. The project will include larger Stop signs with solar-powered LEDs and other features to promote compliance with the changed intersection. . SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES Funds are available for the projects described in this report, including utilizing an additional $75,000 approved as part of the 2024 General Fund Operating Budget, that carried forward into 2025, as well as dedicated funding to triple the number of traffic calming projects. INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS Input from the general public, the Saint John Ability Advisory Committee, and Abilities NB have been incorporated into this report. ATTACHMENTS Staff presentation ͵ CƩƚƒʹThomas Megaw <ThomasMegaw_93@outlook.com> {ĻƓƷʹ May 24, 2025 9:45 AM ƚʹ City of Saint John Mayor's Office <mayor@saintjohn.ca> {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ Note to Mayor Donna Noade Reardon You don't often get email from thomasmegaw_93@outlook.com. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **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.** Dear Mayor Reardon, I hope this letter finds you well. As we approach the month of May, I am writing to respectfully request that the City of Saint John light up the Saint John Sign in blue in recognition of Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. Cystic fibrosis is a life-limiting genetic disease that affects many individuals and families in our community. By lighting the sign in blue, we would not only show our solidarity with those living with CF but also raise much- needed awareness for this important cause. It is a small yet powerful gesture that can have a big impact on fostering support, understanding, and hope. Communities across Canada and around the world participate in similar campaigns by illuminating landmarks in blue throughout May. I would be grateful if Saint John could be part of this effort, standing in support of those affected by cystic fibrosis and helping to bring attention to the urgent need for continued research and resources. s in shining a light on this important cause. Sincerely, Thomas Megaw CƩƚƒʹ.ĻƓ ƩĻƒĬƌğǤ ѡĬĻƓƆğƒźƓ͵ƷƩĻƒĬƌğǤθğƨǒğƷźĭƭ͵ƓĬ͵ĭğѢ {ĻƓƷʹ ağǤ ЊЎͲ ЋЉЋЎ ЊЋʹЍЎ ta ƚʹ /źƷǤ ƚŅ {ğźƓƷ WƚŷƓ ağǤƚƩγƭ hŅŅźĭĻ ѡƒğǤƚƩθƭğźƓƷƆƚŷƓ͵ĭğѢ {ǒĬƆĻĭƷʹ bğƷźƚƓğƌ 5ƩƚǞƓźƓŭ tƩĻǝĻƓƷźƚƓ ĻĻƉ You don't often get email from benjamin.tremblay@aquatics.nb.ca. Learn why this is important \[ External Email Alert\] **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.** Hello Mayor Reardon, th Attached is a letter asking for the City of Saint John to proclaim July 20-26 as National Drowning Prevention Week. We are also asking if City Hall or any Government buildings can be th lit up in the colour blue o July 25 for World Drowning Prevention Day. The City of Saint John is home to many bodies of water which means there are many areas where drowning is a serious risk and increasing awareness of water safety can be very impactful on the residents of the Saint John area. I see the impact education makes every time we run Swim to Survive at our faciltiy and every time I present at a school. I hope the City can help in our mission of increasing water safety in our City and our Province. Thank you, Ben Tremblay BSc Mech Eng., MSc Kin. Aquatic Manager CGAC Proclamation Request Letter National Drowning Prevention Week 2025 Dear Mayor Donna Reardon, Canada faces a major problem and a preventable one: over 450 people die every year from drowning. In fact, the drowning burden is so great around the world that the United Nations General Assembly passed the UN Resolution th on Drowning Prevention (A/75/L.76) and named July 25 of each year as World Drowning Prevention Day. On behalf of the Lifesaving Society New thth Brunswick, I am writing to ask that you proclaim July 20-26, 2025 as NATIONAL DROWNING PREVENTION WEEK in Saint John. The Lifesaving Society is a national, charitable organization working to prevent drowning and reduce water-related injury through our training programs, Water Smart® public education, drowning research and aquatic safety standards. The Lifesaving Society c Lifeguards. education initiatives, with events taking place across the country to focus media and community attention on the drowning problem and drowning prevention. During this week, the Society urges individuals to: Supervise children in and around the water. Refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages while participating in aquatic activities. Wear a lifejacket when boating. drowning rate. A proclamation from the City of Saint John would give greater exposure to our lifesaving efforts to residents of Saint John. I hope you will consider our request. If you have any questions, please contact Ben Tremblay (benjamin.tremblay@aquatics.nb.ca), or Sarah Hebb-Thomas (sarahh@lifesavingnb.ca). Reg. Charity No. 89029 3897 RR0001 70 Melissa Street Fredericton, New Brunswick E3A 6W1 Canada Ļƌʹ ЎЉЏΏЍЎЎΏЎАЏЋ 9Ώƒğźƌʹ źƓŅƚθƌźŅĻƭğǝźƓŭƓĬ͵ĭğ www.lifesavingnb.ca 2 Sincerely, Ben Tremblay, Canada Games Aquatic Centre New Brunswick Sarah Hebb-Thomas, CEO, Lifesaving Society New Brunswick PROCLAMATION WHEREAS:TheLifesavingSocietyisanational,charitableorganization workingtopreventdrowningandreducewater-relatedinjury throughourtrainingprograms,WaterSmart®publiceducation, drowningresearchandaquaticsafetystandards.TheLifesaving SocietycertifiesNationalLifeguards. WHEREAS:NationalDrowningPreventionWeekisoneoftheleading publiceducationinitiatives,witheventstakingplaceacrossthe countrytofocusmediaandcommunityattentiononthedrowning problemanddrowningprevention. WHEREAS:TheLifesavingSocietyurgesCanadiansandresidentsofSaintJohn tosupervisechildrenwhoareinandaroundthewater,torefrainfrom drinkingalcoholicbeverageswhileparticipatinginaquatic activities,andtoalwayswearalifejacketwhenboating. WHEREAS:TheUnitedNationsGeneralAssemblypassedtheUNResolutionon th DrowningPrevention(A/75/L.76)andnamedJuly25ofeachyear asWorldDrowningPreventionDay. NOW THEREFORE: I,Mayor Donna Reardon, of Saint Johndo hereby proclaim the week ofJuly 20to July 26, 2025as National Drowning Prevention Week in the City of Saint John. In witnesswhereof I have set my hand and affixed the official seal of the Mayor of the City of Saint John. M&C No.2025-145 Report DateMay 15, 2025 Meeting DateJune 02, 2025 Service AreaTransportation and Environment Services SUBJECT: Multipurpose Recreational Facility –Interim Funding Agreement EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE REPORT FOR OPEN SESSION OF COUNCIL In May 2022, Counciladopted a new comprehensive recreational facility as one of its top priorities. On August 19, 2024, Council resolved to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Greater Saint John Field House Inc. and the YMCA of South Western New Brunswick Inc. to explore the feasibility of building a comprehensive recreational facility adjacent to the current Field House. There is ongoing due diligence underway to ensure a sound financial and business model for this new facility. The purpose of this report is to seek authority for the City to enter into a Funding Agreement with the Fieldhouse to fund any required third-party expertiseto validate the assumptionsunderlying the viability assessment, and to complete the remaining conceptualdesign work. COUNCIL RESOLUTION That the City enter into an Interim Funding Agreement with the GreaterSaint John Field House Inc. generally in the form as presented to Committee of the Wholeat its meeting held June 2, 2025to support further due diligence and design work for the Multipurpose Recreational Facility project; and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said agreement and any other documents ancillary thereto. M&CNo.2025-155 Report DateMay28,2025 Meeting DateJune02,2025 ServiceAreaGeneralCounsel SUBJECT:TruthandReconciliationandPowwowUpdate EXECUTIVESUMMARYOFCOMMITTEEOFTHEWHOLEREPORTFOROPEN SESSION OF COUNCIL The purpose of this Report is to update Common Council on the outcome of the 2024 Menahqesk Powwow and the planning of a 2025 Powwow, and to advise thattheleadershipofTruthandReconciliationeffortswill betransitioned to the City’s Growth and Community Services team moving forward. Report BriefUpdateon2024 TruthandReconciliationInitiatives At theDecember23,2023meetingof Council,staffupdated CouncilontheCity’s progress in its journey toward Truth and Reconciliation since the very first Land Acknowledgment was read at Council on June 14, 2021.In that report, staff outlined the list of initiatives which had been undertaken as of the date of the report, as well as those which were contemplated for 2024.One of those initiatives was the hosting of a Powwow in Menahqesk in 2024. Since the 2023 staff report, Council has dedicated funds yearly to the Truth and Reconciliation efforts in the City’s General Fund.Those funds have been used in parttowardayearlyrecognitionofRedDressdayinMay,IndigenousPeoplesDay in June and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in September. As was mentioned in the 2023 staff report, in 2024, staff, in coordination with Mawi’Art and Arts Link, issued a Call for Indigenous artists to commissionpublic artwork for City Hall.The result of this initiative is a beautiful piece of art which is currently hanging in the Customer Service Center at City Hall.The piece, which is shown below, is by Indigenous artist Emma Hassencalh-Perley and is titled “Menahqesk”, meaning “where the sea takes the land.” The artists describes Menahqesk asa meeting place betweenWolastoqiyik, Mi’kmaw and Peskotomuhkatiyik –three parts of five nations that make up the Wabanaki (The People of the Dawn) Confederacy. Thepainting represents these nations through Wabanaki double-curve iconography, reflecting the relationality between them. Each nation within and surrounding Menahqesk are related through Wolastoq river water systems. The Wolastoq River, a bright blue double curve with floral accents, is not just a visual element in this painting but a vital artery system that has sustained Indigenouscommunities with plentiful amounts of salmon for many generations. The Wolasoqiyik recognize water as a living entity and ancestral being that teaches everyone about relational connectedness. Water grounds us in our revered relationship with the feminine spirit, representing a deep-rooted connection with our mother. The image includes two salmon in the center of the piece with two mirrored eagles on either side of the circle. These animals represent abundance, protection, and survival. Wolastoqiyik survival is dependent on the health and sustainability of the land. The dotted lines symbolize nineteenth century Wabanaki beaded textiles often gifted to other peoples in reciprocity. The artist seeks to build upon an archive of visual storytelling from her nation through water, Wabanaki feminisms, and the double curve, which symbolizes relationships, community, and non- human beings. In 2024, the Cityalso continued to roll out ThePath,aself-guided course in Indigenous history on these lands, to staff and maintained orange sidewalks uptown. However, the mostsignificantinitiativestaff undertook in2024 was the hostingof an inaugural Powwow at TD Station on Oct. 26-27. 2024 Menhaqesk Powwow andproposed 2025Powwow The image above is what was pushed on social media and elsewhere to advertise the 2024 Menahqesk Powwow. The image shows the logo that was developed through Double Curve Media specifically for the Menahqesk Powwow. The logo is located at the very top of the image between the two dancers and was reproduced on a very large scale and placed in the middle of the floor at TDStation during the Powwow. The City retained Double Curve Media, an Indigenous owned and led organization, to lead the planning of thePowwow.The event was a traditional Wabanaki Powwow hosted jointly by the Wolastoqityik and Mi’kmaq nations, which was held at TD Station on October 26-27. Over 7,000 people attended the Powwow from across Canada and the US. There were over 100 dancers registered and 6 drum groups performed, including Black Bear, Canada’s top-ranked drum group in 2024. There were over 40 market stalls at the event showcasing Indigenous art, crafts and goods. A summary of the event is attached as Schedule A to this report, and a list of photos of the event is attached as Schedule B. The cost of putting on the two-day Powwow in 2024 was approximately $225,000. The City sponsored $50,000 of that amount, with the remainder being sponsored by other partners. The main sponsors included partners such as RDC (the partner who offered the largest sponsorship), Envision Saint John, Port Saint John and CAA. There were many other sponsors for the event, without whose sponsorship the event would not have been as successful. Double Curve Media deliveredtheevent under budget, by approximately $15,000. There is no question that the 2024 Menahqesk Powwow was a resounding success. It proved to be an event which promoted reconciliation, healing and unity. There is a desire to host a Powwow again in 2025, and possibly yearly moving forward. The City put aside $50,000 in the 2025 General Fund for a potential2025 Powwow. Staff made contacts with partners earlier thisyear and are satisfied that the City can raise the funds necessary to host a one-day Powwow in 2025. Double Curve Media has agreed to lead the planning of a one-day Powwow again this year, at a cost of approximately $143,000. The CAO is recommending that the City enter into a Service Agreement with Double Curve Media for the planning of a 2025 Powwow. Moving Forward The General Counsel Office has led the Truth and Reconciliation efforts for the City over the last 4 years however this work is best housed in Departments responsible for community services, or in larger centers, in Departments focused on Indigenous Relations. The General Counsel will work with Growth and Community Services to ensure a seamless transition of the file, and will continue to support the efforts. COUNCIL RESOLUTION That the City endorse the hosting of a one-day Powwow in 2025 in Saint John and enter into a Service Agreement with Double Curve Media generally in the form as presented to Committee of the Whole at its meeting held June 2, 2025 for the planning of the Powwow, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the said agreement and any documents ancillary thereto.