The city council meeting focused on discussing planning and zoning amendments for properties in Kingston, particularly 40 Hyperion Court and 64 Barrack Street with 235-237 Wellington Street. Key participants included Councilor Glenn, Councilor McLaren, the Director of Planning Services, and city planners Nikki van Vot and Megan Robu.
Important Topics Discussed
- Zoning Amendment for 40 Hyperion Court
- Nikki van Vot presented the recommendation for 40 Hyperion Court (File D1001-2024). The proposal sought to broaden uses within the Business Park to include services such as daycare centers and animal care facilities. Van Vot elaborated, “The proposed amendment will provide flexibility for continued use of the property in a manner that will be compatible with both the surrounding and existing employment uses.”
- Public Engagement and Noise Impact Study
- The meeting highlighted that no public correspondence was received for 40 Hyperion Court. Future developments on the property would still need a noise impact study and submission of a record of site condition to proceed.
- Zoning Amendment for 64 Barrack Street and 235-237 Wellington Street
- Megan Robu introduced the zoning bylaw amendment to apply a DT1 Zone for a proposed 25-story building. This amendment included considerations for fire flows, hydro, and gas capacity. Robu stated, “The purpose and effect of the application is to bring the property into the Kingston zoning bylaw applying a DT1 Zone.”
- Public and Councillor Questions
- No public questions were raised regarding 40 Hyperion Court; however, the councilors unanimously approved the amendments post-discussion. Public input was a crucial part of the meeting, reflecting concerns about local infrastructure and community impact.
- Detailed Capacity Review for Future Developments
For the 64 Barrack Street and 235-237 Wellington Street properties, more detailed reviews related to fire flows, hydro, and gas capacities were required before final site plan approval. Council emphasized the importance of these steps in ensuring the proposed building's integration into the local infrastructure.
Motions and Outcomes
Approval of Agenda:
- Mover: Councilor Glenn
- Seconder: Councilor McLaren
- Outcome: Passed
- Approval of Minutes (Planning Committee Meeting 14-22):
- Mover: Councilor Shaves
- Seconder: Councilor Glenn
- Outcome: Passed
- Recommendation Report for 40 Hyperion Court:
- Mover: Councilor Save
- Seconder: Councilor McLaren
- Outcome: Passed
- Recommendation Report for 64 Barrack Street and 235-237 Wellington Street
Outcome: More detailed capacity reviews required before final site plan approval.
Follow-Up Actions and Next Steps
Detailed capacity reviews for fire flows, hydro, and gas for 64 Barrack Street and 235-237 Wellington Street.
Future noise impact study and record of site condition submission for developments at 40 Hyperion Court.
Councillors Present
Councilor Glenn
- Councilor McLaren
- Councilor Shaves