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Additions 2009/01/26 ADDITIONS TO COUNCIL, MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2009 Council Corporate Services REMINDER: Please bring your Budget Binder and Operating Budget Priority Document Planning Matters 1. PD-2009-03 - Regulating Nightclubs and Bars in the Historic Drummondville Area, AM-2008-034 a) Correspondence from Councillor Janice Wing b) Correspondence on behalf of the Niagara Falls Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Clinic c) Correspondence from John Ainslie d) Correspondence from Gordon West, Chairperson, NF Board of Museums e) Correspondence from the Region's Planning Dept. fl Petitions Legal Matters 1. L-2009-10 - Buttrey Street Lands - Declaration of Surplus a) Correspondence from Aird & Berlis ~ P~nMng ~ -6glirnetl FileG'p / 23 January 2009 Alex Herbvitch Director of Planning 8 Development C$y Hall 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falis, ON L2E 6X5 Re: Zoning Bylaw AmendmeM Application Reguiation of Nightclubs in the Historic Drummondvilie Area City File: Am-2008-034 - City of Niagara Falls Dear Alex, As ynu know, I have long championed what is now known as the Historic Drummondville area, getting my start in public life through my efforts to preserve Lundy's Lane Battlefield lands. I have also served on the Main & Ferry BIA the entire duration of my time on Council. l would like to offer some insights, based on my knowledge and understanding of the area, and also on my recent research, whieh may be of assisTance to you in this matter. I believe in the potenUal of this district (which was, along with Chippawa and Stamford Village, one of our community's frrst settlemerrt areas), and I have great faith in the ability of the BIA Board members with whom I have been working these past few years to accomplish the vision of the Historic Drummondville C1P. The prominent situation of the area - directly between the Lundy's Lane Tourist Area and the Fallsview, Vctoria-Centre and CNfton Nill Tourist Areas, and traversed repeatedly by tourists traveling between these districts - has a twafold impact: On the positive side, it otfers excellent opportunities for investors. On the cautionary side, any decline in the area is readily visible to a large segment of our visitors. This lends an extra imperative to fhe revitalization of Flistoric prummondville: If the distrlct itself is imperiled, so are countless visitors' impressions of our city as a whole. This will be magnified as tha area becomes a destination for War of 1812 Bicentennial visitation. I therefore v~sh to express my suppoR for the Main & Ferry BIA's posltion on the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application to provide regulation of nightclubs in the Historic Drummondville Area. I belie~e it is important to encourage continued investment in family-friendly businesses and attractians in the area. I also believe it vital that new uses be congruent with the vision of the CIP. 1 ~4 F~ r. . . ?...v ' j :~'ti'' _ , _ ~ ~ % ~ ; , ~ The Conceptual Urbart Design Guidelines for the Historic Drummondville CIP describe ~ : the area (p. 4) as "a plaoe with sVong historic identity." (The area was also suggested for considehU"on for district desagnation under Part V of The Ontario Neritage Acf in our municipality's Heritage Master Plan.) Tt~e Land Use Plan for the liistoric Drummondville CIP describes the vision for the area (p. 7) as `one that reinforces the existing character of the area by creating a revitalixed pedestrian and vehicular environment that will resutt in a unique sense of place for the historic streets." The CIP identifies the Main and Ferty intersedian as the "neighbourhood centre." Appfo7cimately 30% of the propetties currerRty listed in the City's Munrcipal Register of Heritage Properfles lie within a hatf mite of that comer. Of the 31 properties in Niagara Falls designated under Part N of The Onhdrio Meritage Act, fu~ly one-quarter are v+rithin a ha1F-mile of this crossroads. Three schools, nine churches, and three cemeteries also lie within that half-mile radius. A representative of one of the local churChes contacted me in the fa0 about paRnering with the municipality and BIA an revitalization initiatives. As a resutt of my initial discussions with ministers from two area chu~hes, a meeting with representatives from three of the area churches was held with Ciiy staff, and a further meeting is scheduled for this week. Currently there are frve Bed 8~ Breakfasts within a half-mile radius of Historic Drummondville's "neighbourhoai centre." Two of the City's museums, the Sylvia Place Fartners MaAcet, and the Coronation Fifty Plus Recreation Cerrtre are all within the General Commercial ar~a, as are three of the city's four funeral homes. New health care businesses are establishing i~ the northem section of the CIP area's General Commercial zone. Stable residential neighbourhoods surround the Main and Ferry commercial area. Many families have lived in the area for several decades. Residential dansity is a characteristic too: At least 16 apartment buildings are within a half-mile of Main and Ferty, and the Renaissance Retirement Suites is approved for a site withi~ the General Commercial zone. It should be apparent that the Historic Drummondville area is not an appropriate location for nlghtclub operations. Area residents have already, on two occasions in reeent years, opposed nightclub proposals for the Historic Drummondville area. 7he most recent was Yhe Prey nightclub proposed for 6890 Maln Street (the former CIBC at the comer of Main and Ferry). I am aware that a large number of letters of objection to a liquor licence for that premises were sent to the Alcohol and Gaming Commissfon of Ontario. There was also vigorous neighbourhood opposition, in the late 1980s, to the Plush Restaurant and Nightclub proposed for the former Coca Cola building at 6158 Ms~in Street. There are several sizable old buildings in the area which could potentially be canverted to large bars or nightclubs. There are already two Adult Entertainment Parlours artd six bars (two have which had their Liquor Licenses suspended within the past year) within the geographic confines of the Main & Ferry BIA area. This is not a large area: It extends only a few blocks easterly and westerfy, and t~e same northerly and southerly I believe that the area cannot support any more of this nature of establishment (especiatly nightdubs or large bars) without imperiling its ability to achieve the ppjectives of the CIP. The Historic Drummond~ille CIP area is beginning to see the establishmenl of new retailers and services~ as N+e~~ as reinvestment by established businesses. This trend is one which 1 understand area business owners, churches and residents alike wish to see continue. Nightclubs do not fit this shared vision for the area. The proposed regulations, to prevent bars and nightGubs irom proliferating, are necessary to support the atea's Iong term vftality as well as the current revitalization which is well underway. I agree with the reCOmmendations regarding separation requiremerrts, contained in report PD-2009-03, which would exte~d the separation distances for nightclubs established for the Queen Street area to the Historic Dtummondville area. I also agree with the recommendation to impleme~ the same parking requirements for nightclubs in the Queen Street area to the Historic Drummondville area. I have come to reali~e, however, that staffs support of continuing to use occupancy-based definkions for "nighiciub" and °licensed establishments" is dangerously behind the times. lt is explained, in the Planning Analysis, that the current definition of a nightclub was adopted in 2004 for the Queen Street area based on research by RCI ConsuRing on behaff of the powntown Board of Management. Other Ontario municipalities have since discovered that, in dense old downtown commercial districts, problems can easily arise when licensed establishmerits with individual "head counts" of far less than 499 are too closely concentrated. A 12 August 2008 Otfawa C(tizen article, which may be viewed online at hHp:l/www-canacla.corrVottawacttlzeMstory.htrnl?id=0s9c8908-b79d~8a~9663-ec240a41 bfa8 underlines the danger in failing to akso require separation between smaller (ioensed establishments whiCh operate in the late evening and early moming hours. The article discusses how Ottawa has seen a clustering of smaHer pubs oonnected by intemal corridors. This is something which could become a reality in the old downtown commercial areas of Niagare Falls too (and there are severa4}, where old buildings share common walls. The same Ottawa Citizen article also demonstrates why it is important for Niagara Falls to anticipate "hybrids" in updating its planning regulations for liquor licensed establishmertts. This trend, which the City of Toronto has taken formal steps to recognize and regulate (under the City of Toronto (1Aunicipal Gode, "hybrid" means a restaurant that becomes an EnteAainment EstablishmentlNightclub after 1030 prre), is not just cor~fined to Toronto. Ottawa hes had problems with "restaurants" which "put the menus away around 9 p.m., cfear tables away, crank up the canned or kive music and focus on salling alcohol° plus 'places masquerading as restaurants that didn't open until late at night and served almost no food." Just as the Qowntown Rideau BIA (as described in the Ottawa Citizen article) recognized the potential for (ess than fulty-considered t'egulations to "limit good businesa and cukural opportun~ies, the Main & Ferry BIA has idenlified a probism with using general d~nitions of a"Licensed Establishment as any facility licensed for fhe cnnsumption of alcohol and a Nightclub as a Iicensed establishment exceeding 499 persons capacity." The Main & Ferry BIA is correet in advising that the City's definition of "Nightclub" should successfully differentiate 6etween a business whose primary fundion is to operate as a bar or rtightclub and othef large operetions (eg. a dinner theatre) which are liquor-licensed in sn ancillary manner as an enhancement of their primary servioes. It is the bar or nightGub use and hours of operation, rather than merely building occupant numhers, thal is problematic. The recent trend in other municipalities is to adopt a use-based d~nition of "Entertainment EstablishmentlNightclub," specifying an establishment or part thereof whose principal funCtion is the provision of prerecorcled or live music for dandng by patrons and where food or beverages may be secved. The City of Toronto's approach is describeC succinctly in the 27 June 2006 King-Spadina Secondary Plan Iteview (which may be viewed online at http:nwww.to~onto.ca~planning~pdfncing_spadina final~Yt.pdf). This documerrt notes, on pp. 27-28: Nightdubs are inGuded in the definition of an E~tertainment Establishme~t in !he City's planning documents. However, the impacts of a nightdub, versus a thaahe versus e restauranUhar are very unique. It is useful to d'ifterer~tiate the categories of Entertainment EstaNishment uses throughout ihe varfoua City documents to clearfy articulate the diiferences among this ~ery diverse land use ctassiticcatlon. On February 2, 2006, By-Law No. 20-2006 was enacted by Councp, This amendment to the ToronM Municipal Code, Chapter 545 establfshes a new class of bus'mess license- EnlertainmeM EstablishmenUNighklub. This new dass of business ff deflned as follows: "Entertainment Establi5hmenUNightdub-a premises, induding but not limited to a dance hafi a disco, used to provlde danca facilities for patrons, whare seatlng is not provided for the majority of ttie patrons and where tood or beverage may be for sale as an ancillary use." Based on this dafinition, a common definition for Enterfalnment EstablishmentlNightcluh within the King~Spadina Plan end implementing zoniag by-law has baen established through zoning by- law amendments enacted by City Council in February 2006 and Apn7 2006 (Byaaws 198-2006 and 301-2006). This change helps to diHerentiate nightdubs and their impacts from other Enterfalnment Establishment uses, as well as to fiarrnonize planning controls with lhe Municipal Code and licensing agencies. An example frnm closer to home, the 22 September 2008 St. Catharines Downtown Licensed Establishment Ste~dy, is online at http://www.stcetharine&.CalcityserviceskilydepartrnanteJplanninglresou rces/dles_plann ing_report_sep22. ptlf It outlines how, in 2007, St. Catharines CounCil directed a study be done of licensed establishments in the doumtown and also passed an interim control bylaw to restrict the creation of new licensed establishments with particular characteristics. In Ap~il of 2008, Council extended the interim control bylaw for another year. Among the consuttanYs 2008 recommendations were (p. 2): Changas to planning reyulations fo esta6lish a new dafinition oE an entertainment establishmenVnightGUb; Establish maximum licensed dpaaty for entertainment eslablishmentsJnightduba, limit Me totsi ~umher of such estabfiahments; estaMish ~Imits on the maximum size of such ~tablishments {350 square metres); and rac7uire innerior staging a~eas; . Create a new class of business licences for entertainment establishmentslnigMGubs to require addftional measures to improve operation and security as thesB establishments (i woutd note that Toronto already has such a Gass of business licenses. I am concerned that there may be a danger that, if we dv not quickiy follow this trend, our tourism-focused, less heavily-regulated cily could becortie a magnet for such clubsJ On September 22, 2008, St. Catharines Councii directed the Planning Servicss department to infiate the publio prooess required to amend the zoning by-Iaw to impEement the following recornmendations: 1. The introduction of a new defini[ion in the zoning by-law to iden6fy entertainment eataWish menUnightclub 2. To i~uce regulsdons to controi the number, ske and concenRation of entertainment esl~biishment nightGubs in the dow~tuwn 3. The inhoductio~ ot minimum separation tlistances belween entertainmenVnight Gub estabushments 7oronto, St. Catharines and Ottawa have all (in the past couple of years - as a ~esuri of more recent studies than RCI's Glueen St. work) seen fit to come up with what the Ottawa article cal{s "new definHions of bars and nightclubs." Why is Niagara FaAs missing the boat? There is a reafily heading our way that our city is onfy begin~ing to experienoe. Are we going to wak unti! more people like Brampton's Navdeep Singh (killed on Victoria Avenue May 28, 2006, as described in online Niagara Falls Review article http:/lwww.niagarefellsreview.calF'rintAAto~e-e~sWCre=~319628) are killed here? I strongly believe that Repott PD-2009-03 shoutd not be approved but sent badc for further study. The Main & Ferry BIA's suggestion that "a zoning description which reflects a clear understanding of a nlgMGub's use, rather than merely building occupant numbers, may be a better approach," is far more in step with the use-based approach whieh Ontario municipalities are discovering are needed in the current times. ( - , ounc~ o anioe W ~ 60 arke~'St..._. Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1Y4 NI'dg3C'dF`dl~S . Dr.NickVaccaro~D:C.oocmrn/Cn;rop.ac+ic Chiropractic DG (~'gI'~ j~O~Bge10 B:S6.D.C. DocmroJChrroprac[ic & Rehabilitation Glinic 61 SO Valley iYay; Niagara F'alLs, Ontario LZE l Y3 Tel (905) 35?-SSb6 Frrx (905} 356-9866 ~ t~+anr,~ns ` -enrved ~ ~ ~ ~~a:r%. ~ . ° ~ January20, 2009 M~. Alex Heriavitch Director of Planning and Development City Hall 4340 Queen Street Niagara Fails, Ontario RE: Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application Regulation of Nigfitclubs in the Hi§toric Drummond~ille Area Citv File: AM-2008-034-Citv of Niaaara Falls Dear Mr. Herlovitch; My name is Dc Gary Polegato. I have been a Chiropractor in Niagara Fails for 26 years. In September 2008; my partners and I were given a privileged opportunity by the city of Niagara Falls to develop a Retirement Home in the Historic Drnmmondville area. I understand there is the potential for numerous Nightclubs and their associated parking facilities to be iocated within this historic area and the possibility of one nightclub to be Iocated not more than 110 yards away from our new retirement facility, that will provide housing for up to 130 seniors: The noise levels, large crowds and increased tra~c associated with these nightclubs can only be a significant dete~rent to any future redevelopment to an area that is in drastic need of revitalizatibn. Historically, the presence of nightclubs and bars in a residential area, such as the Main and Ferry Street corridor will significantly impact the local residents in a negative manner, i.e., elevated noise levels, large crowds (up ta 490 peopfe) and increased traffic associated with pstrons exiting the nightciubs in the early morning hours. There is also the potential foc violence that can be associated with the consumption of alcohol. t e _ ~ s°'~ ; ~ .a * ` F ~ ~ [ _ , .y h € t } f 'F-!. t~t j..t v 5 : Page 2 As a doctor, I know how important a good nighYs sleep is in relation to overali good health. When you are a senior, a good nighYs sleep is even more criticai to maintainirig good health. Interrupted sleep that can be caused by the noise of large crowds and increased t~affic from those leaving the nightclubs in the late evening hours is just as devastating on the body as no sieep at all. Therefore, my colleagues and f who are developing the new Retirement Residence in the Historic Drummondville area wouid like to see the same standards and parking requirements in the downtown area, applied to the Historic Drummondville area as welL We support the following: (1) Adding definitions for Licensed Estabiishments and Nightciubs for the Historic Drummondville area. (2) Requiring Nightclubs to be separated from other Nightclubs or Licensed Estabiishments a minimum distance of 100 metres (328 feet). (3) Requiring Nightclubs to be separate from a residential zone a minimum distance of 45 meters {145 feet}. (4) Requiring on site parking for a Nightclub to be provided at a rate of 1 parking space per 5 persons of occupancy. We are also in full support of the following proposals as well: (1) Requiring large bars to be subject to the same regulations as large Nightciubs. (2) Establishing an occupancy level lower than the current 499 persons to differentiate between NighYclubs and smaller establishments. (3) Establishing floor area caps, such as those found in the City of Ottawa regulations. 5incerely yours, >l''~ f ~ ' ~ f~ , ,%r ' ;'t... ~f i~~.,~,..~ l, cz....Q11~r~,; C.% ~ G / t Dr. Gary Polegato and Dr. Nick Vaccaro doctors of Chiropractic Niagara Falls Chiropractic Clinic Plemm~g ~ nnetl F . ~ ~ January 22, 2009 Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning & Development, City of Niagara Falls. Re: Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application Regulation of Nightclubs in the Historic Drummondville Area City File: Am-200&034 - City of Niagara Fatls Dear Mr. Herlovitch, The Main & Ferry BIA has been working for some time towards the goal of rescuing this azea from its presenY state of decay. It is important to tect the remaining excellent businesses on the Main Street section, and preven the invasion of ]ess desirable ` businesses'. It is the desire of the BIA to re-invigorate the azea as a family oriented part of our city. To get this result, it is most important to discourage, by passing the appropriate Amendment to the Zoning Bylaw, the proliferarion of such establishments as Nightclubs and so-called ` Adult Only' businesses that lead to a higher incidence of crime. As you know, we are working hard to plan for the upcoming celebrations of the 200"' Amriversary of the Battle of Lundy's Lane with the upgading of the Historical Museum and Battlefield. It is obviously our wish to make this a great tourist draw and attract families, both young and old, to tt?is historic site. We are also planning to restore and rejuvenate the whole Drummondville community and introduce such things as street festivals wluch can be a great draw for young families and, if carefully planned, bring the community together as never before. Such ideas would come to nothing if it were to become an area lrnown chiefly for its Nightclubs and activities attracting the dark side of humanity. I would therefore emphasize the importance to our City to sharply curtail, by the necessary Bylaw Amendment, the proliferation of such operations. Let us watch Historic Drommondville gow to be a fami]y destinarion for all. Sincerely, o . ~ John Ainslie, a long serving Warden of We former All Saints Church, situated as the anchor to the eastern side of Dmm~nondville. @~. Planning y .~as}r /c-~n,9n•~/d ! ~ ~.r~ / ~ ~76a. Fite:~ .l~L- . _ City of Niagara Falls Boar o useums ~ • ,~i , ~ : ~ 5810 Ferry Street - Niagara Falls - Ontario - L2G 159 a~,",,sa``~3~tP' Te1:905-358-5082 Fa~c:905-358-0920 u F_K„,~4 'fl+- _ t,µy Director of Planning and Development City Hall 4310 Queen Sheet Niagaza Falls, ON L2E 6X5 . January 20, 2009. Re: AM-2008-03~ Cttv of Nia2ara Falls Reeu[alin¢ Niehtclubs and Bars in the N'ulnric Drummondville Area Please consider this letter as support of City Council's direction to amend the zoning in the Historic Drummondville Area to regulate nightclubs and licenced establishments. As you are aware, the Board of Museums is in the process of planning a major legacy project to commemora[e the Lundy's Lane Battle from [he War of 1812. This Sl2 million project will create a heritage experience like no other in Uie City, providing visitars to our City with the oppor[unity to positively experience one af the counhy's most historic places. This project is d'uec[ly in fitting with [he direction recommended within the CiTy's Heritage Master Plan which recommends the City "Focus Heritage Product Development on the Bicentennial of the War of 1812" (Niagaza Falls Heritage Master Plan, September 2005, p. ]76). This Legacy Project falls within the area affected by the Zoning amendment. We support the following staff recommendations in Council Report PD-2008-114 dated December 15'", 2008: • Provide a more specific definition for the te[ms Licensed Establislunent and Nigh[club. We recommend that City Council cazefully consider all options with regazds to setting a capaciry Iimit on these establishments; • Delete the term Tavern from the list of permitted uses; • Require nightcluhs to be scpazated from other nightclubs and licensed establishments by a dis[ance of 1 DO metres 328 ft and from residenrial zones by a distance of 45 metres I48 ft; and ~ Require that nightclubs provide on-site parking at a mte of 1 parking space per 5 persons occupancy. We support the vision of the Historic Drummondville C[P of a family friendly historicalty minded district where visitors and residents can enjoy a unique experience. We feel that the regulation of Licensed Establishenents and Nightclubs in the Historic Dnimmondville Area is a positive step [owazds this vision. Please feel free [o wntact me should require further informa[ion regarding this ]etter. Sincerely, , . . . - . . . 1 - 1... . ~ . . . G ' `L~~ ....-~L~J(~~r Gordon West - - - ~ ~ ~ Chairperson, Niagara Falls Board of Museums ~ . ~ . . . ~ . _ T_~ - - ~(1/23/2009) Andrew Bryce ZLBA AM-2008-034 ~ Page~ i _ _ ~ Planning ~ From: "Mabee, Sue" <sue.mabee@niagararegion.ca> F°""-"~'~ ~ To: "Andrew Bryce" <abryc~(a~niagarafalls.ca> ~ Date: 1/23/2009 2:44 PM Subject: ZLBA AM-2008-034 CC: "Ungaro, Judy" <judy.ungaro@niagararegion.ca> Good afternoon Andrew, Re: ProposedZoningBylawAmendmentAM-2008-034 Regulation of Night Clubs in the Historic Drummondville District Regional Development Services staff has reviewed the above noted zoning bylaw amendment application. The purpose of the amendment is to add provisions to regulate nightclubs in the Historic Drummondville Area. The area is located within the Urban Area for the City of Niagara Falis where a range of industrial, commercial, and residential uses are supported. Regional Road 20 (Lundy's Lane and Ferry Street) runs easUwest through the subject area. It should be noted that the Regional road in this area is a very busy arterial roadway and there is little opportunity to increase the roadway capacity in this area. Although parking is a local jurisdictional issue, there should be no consideration given to new development where the applicant would be seeking additional on-street parking. Please note that the Regional Policy Plan pertaining to road allowance widening requests, the designated widths area as follows: Regional Road 20 - from Garner Road to Main Street - 262 metres Regional Road 20 - from Main Street to Stanley Avenue - 23.2 metres In conclusion, based on our review, Regional staff has no objection to the Zoning Bylaw Amendment application subject to the above comments with respect to Regional Road 20 and parking. Please send notice of Council's decision. y,. o ~ i° ~ b ~ ~...r ~ . ~ ~ _,.v i ~ ..r.ix ~ v f t G ~ i ,(1/23I2009) Andrew Bryce - ZLBA AM-2008-034 ' Page~ Sue Mabee, MSc. Pi. Planner Development Services Division Regional Municipality of Niagara Phone:905-685-4225 ext.3386 Fax:905-687-8056 Regional Municipality of Niagara Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this communication including any attachments may be confdential, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above, and may be legally privileged. 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Wnereas the historic Drummonville area does not have any restrictions conceming a li Planning establishment whose facility is licensed for the consumption of alcohol, ~^•"nae ,L File: ~n N Whereas the downtown azea is already zoned for General Commercial activities having certam ~1 restrictions, ~~~D~ ~7 Whereas the current historic Drummonville's business associations have been engaged in plans to improve and revitalize the said areas, Whereas the residents within the historic Drummonville area are concerned about further deterioration by closing shops and services, Whereas the organizations like churches, schools, senior centers and other community- oriented groups are gathering together to bring vitality and plan for future family centered activities to the said azeas with multicultaral festivals and other activities, We, the undersigned members, adherents, friends and neighbours of the historic Drummond Hill Presbyterian Church, petition the City Council to zone the historic Drummondville area as the area zoned for General Commercial activities effectively; - de5ne a Licensed Establishment as any facility licensed for the consumption of alcohol and a Nightclub as a licensed establishment exceeding 499 persons capacity, - delete the term Tavern from the list of permitted uses; - require nightclubs to be separated from other nightclubs and~licensed establishments by a distance of 100 meters and froro residential zones by a distance of 45 metres; and - require that nighclubs provide on-site parking at a rate oF 1 parking space per 5 pcrsonsoccupancy. Name Address Phone Number ~ 3'; l.,,,~u ~ U r_l ~ ~ S G o-; ~ _ , :.19 + , i ' ~ ~,r~. (~7!~',' - ~'_Sz;.. "'~ii ~ c~ ~ S ~ ~ _ ~ ~ 6 y G ~ .U!~. . ~ /~'~('p^ ~ ~ ~ .Y~ 3 ~.ue F_.7c.~•- -t ' N ' _ G s ~ ~ ~ ~ . [f.~2~/ L~~%' .~~5~-~~~~? ~.G..~ , ' La ~ ~~~y j"/ra~.~~. 5's ~ ~ I~,~~ ~~ie~ , • , C~3 7 z._ l~~_.~..~9t- ` ~ ~ ~ ~ s ~-Y3 ~ GJ ~ a.~ n - ~ ~ _ ~y ` J:' w . Whereas the historic Dnimmonville azea does not have any restrictions concerning a licensed establishment whose facility is licensed for the consumption of alcohol, Whereas the downtown azea is already zoned for General Commercial activities having certain restrictions, Whereas the current historic Drummonville's business associations have been engaged in plans to improve and revitalize the said azeas, Whereas the residents within the historic Drummonville azea aze concerned about £urther deterioration by closing shops and services, Whereas the organizations like churches, schools, senior centers and other community- oriented groups aze gathering together to bring vitaliTy and plan for future family centered activities to the said azeas with multicultural festivals and other activiYies, We, the undersigned members, adherents, friends and neighbours oF the historic Drummond Hill Presbyterian Church, petition the City Council to zone the historic Drummondville area as the area zoned for General Commercial activities effectively; - deGne a Licensed Establishment as any facility licensed for the consumption of alcohol and a Nightclub as a licensed establishment exceeding 499 persons capacity, - delete the term Tavern from the list of permitted uses; - require nightclubs to be separated from other nightclubs and~licensed establishments by a distance of 100 meters and from residential zones by a distance of 45 metres; aud - require that nighcluhs provide on-site parking at a rate of 1 parking space per 5 persons occupancy, Name Address Phone Number - A inT ClZ7 .A~SJ S ~~/-6i ! , ~3~ ~ ,~k~~ ~l~ .(-~r-~ ~0 Lt~ ~cX/~v 0.ir4)a .3.J6..5~6~ ~ 7~z~ V~r~a~K~tSfi ~r-~ ~s~-tir~ i. 7 ~ - r, j ~ _ ~ _ - , ' ~ 73 , G• G 7 i ..i'! ,J . <<7. j> ~ . :l '<<i < _i.r<'Si E.y- ! 1d'c- /l~~l:'G: irr'C i z~>r S - 5~ ~7~Y ~ ~ C>. \ ~ , - ~ . 'l - 2 1 `"n'-,--~ ~i'~ ~ ~ ~ ~ L - ~ ']a~-w~,.c.r'~77~~..z~~....-~ t~so~~-~i~~as ~~a~{- ~ ri.. ~l ~ JC= s' i 7~ ~C~'r.~ ' ~G~ ~ ~ ~ ~ C, r C C: . S'</- G o S L;,~-~G ~ c% ,i ' ~ ~ - ,ti ~ ` 1 L` ~S' ZyzC LY ~-~4~~~ ~ 1 _ ~-i..,,,~,~ l,t 4 ; ~ ~ ' 3 -~:~59 , Whereas the historic Drummonville area does not have any reshictions concerning a licensed establishment whose facility is licensed for the consumption of alcohol, Whereas the downtown area is already zoned for General Commercial activities having certain restrictions, Whereas the current historic Drummonville's business associations have been engaged in plans to improve and revitalize the said azeas, Whereas the residents within the historic Drummonville azea aze concerned about further deterioration by closing shops and services, Whereas the organizations like churches, schools, senior centers and other community- oriented groups are gathering together to bring vitality and plan for future family centered activities to the said azeas with multicultural festivals and other activities, We, the undersigned members, adherents, friends and neighbours of the historic Drummond Hill Presbyterian Church, petition the City Council to zone the historic Drummondville area as the area zoned for General Commercial activities effectively; - define a Licensed Establishment as any facilily licensed for the consumption of alcohol and a Nightclub as a licensed establishment exceeding 499 perso~s capacity, - delete the term Tavern tram the list of permitted uses; - require nightclubs to be separated from other nightclubs and~licensed establishments by a distance of 100 meters and fram residenrial zones by a distance of 45 metres; and - require that nighclubs pravide on-site parking at a rate of 1 parking space per 5 personsoccupancy. Name Address Phone Number ~:.y /c', Z „ ? r1 S t ~2 ~ „ .i~u~~ u.t,~. 1~ca''~~a:~,r.~'~ G,~ N% ~'~~-P~S~~ ! C%~~~ 1ui~r~ ~(~~2 ~ ~r ~ t r~C~nCa,v~ ~ 1% cM Sc,n, ~ S~ ~U7 ° LKm~9r~ t~7~~! o vT/ f ~'~.G ~•n ~ ~ Cex~ ~ pd~ r~F sy -~r~q ~i zs~ ~/,~y„,,,,,~ . ~/F Yos 3s~e/~y. E+~cE.v .S'o.c~tti ~v.?ay ryr.a„-~2 i?F 9~s=3S-7_s~~~ Whcreas the historic Drummonville axea does not have any restrictions concerning a licensed establishment whose facility is licensed for the consumption of alcohol, Whereas the downtown area is already zoned for General Commercial activities having certain restrictions, Whereas the cunent historic Drummonville's business associations have been engaged in plans to improve and revitalize the said areas, Whereas the residents within the historic Drummonville area are concerned about further deterioration by closing shops and services, Whereas the organizations like churches, schools, senior centers and other community- oriented groups are gathering together to bring vitality and plan for future family centered activities to the said areas with multicultural festivals and other activities, We, the undersigned members, adherents, friends and neighbours of the historic Drummond Hill Presbyterian Church, petition the City Council to zone the historic Drummondville area as the area zoned for General Commercial activities effectively; - define a Licensed Establishment as any facility licensed for the consumption of alcohol and a Nightc?ub as a licensed establishment excecding 499 persons capacity, - delete the term Tavern fram the list of permitted uses; - require nightclubs to be separated from other nightclu6s and~licensed establishments by a distance of 100 meters and from residential zanes by a distance of 45 metres; and - require that nighclubs provide on-site parking at a rate of 1 parking space per 5 persans occupancy. Name Address Phone Number /2 ~c2fi~ G~I~ s ~ 0~3~~ 3s~-i Co c FL • ~aR~~,J ~ ~'~-c,c ~8~~- 1~c~~q.~T ,C~1.r11, of 3r sv7~ ~A-Rw,~ Coc,k~e.r9 z$~L I~~tL~Sa ~-C L w~ °(6S 354~~54~~ u.:~~~ AS~. ~`1 d~l ~ u ~ r~ 5 ~l -[9' ~ Whereas the historic Drummonville area does not have any restrictions concerning a licensed establishment whose facility is licensed for the consumption of alcohol, Whereas the downtown area is already zoned for General Commercial activities having certain restrictions, Whereas the current historic Drummonville's business associations have been engaged in plans to improve and revitalize the said azeas, Whcreas the residents within the historic Drummonville azea are concerned about further deterioration by closing shops and services, Whereas the organizations like churches, schools, senior centers and other community- oriented groups are gathering together to bring vitality and plan for future family centered activities to the said areas with multicultural festivals and other activities, We, the undersigned members, adherents, friends and neighbours of the historic Drummond Hill Presbyterian Church, petition the City Council to zone the historic Drummandville area as the area zaned for General Commercial activities effectively; - define a Licensed Establishment as any facility licensed for the consumption of alcohol and a Nightclub as a licensed establishment exceeding 499 persons capacity, - delete the term Tavern from the list of permitted uses; - require nightclubs to be separated from other nightclubs and-licensed establishments by a distance of 100 meters and from residential zones 6y a distance of 45 metres; and - require that nighclubs provide on-site parking at a rate of 1 parking space per 5 persons occupancy. Name Address Phone Number ~ 10 " s' ' ~ ~ ~ r ' ~ ` ~ . r _ : ~ - ...~c ..:i; ~ . , , ~ ,~i_. - ../o ~G/ ~~~G k=rk'~c . ~C SP-iSo~ ' .~n-r~7inr~ /~.~R~ i~~ ~~R~~a~~ ~S~-iSo 6 a Whereas the historic Dnumoondville area dces not have any restrictions conceming a licensed establishment whose facility is licensed for the consumption of alcohol, aud Whereas the downtown area is already zoned for General Commercial activities having certain restrictions, and Whereas the current }tistoric Drummondville's business associations have been engaged in plans to irnprove and revitalize the said azeas, and Whereas the residents within the Iristoric Drummondville area aze concemed about fivther deterioration by closing shops and services, and Whereas the organi~ations like churches, schools, senior centres and other community oriented groups aze gathering together to bring vitality and plan for future family centred ackvities to the said azeas with multicWtural festivais and other activities, We, the undersigned members, adherents, friends and neighbours of the historic Drummond Hill Presbyterian Churc6, peHtion the City Council to zone the historic Drummondville area as the area wned for General Commercial activities only and to effectively: - define a Licensed Establishment as any facility liceosed for the consumption of alcohol, and a Nightclub as a licensed establishment exceeding a capacity of 499 persons, aod - delete the term Tavem from the list of permitted uses, and - require Nightclubs to be separated from other Nightclubs and licensed establishments by a distance of 100 metres, and from resideotial zooes by a distance of 45 metres, and - require that Nightclubs provide on-site parlring at a rate of L parking per 5 persons occupancy. PRINT NAME ADDRESS PHONE SIGNP.TURE ~'~~(tJ ficrJSt~iE 6a~6 11tiG~~u, st 37°%-~FR97 ~ .r~pt-~~,_. N~~.&Fy .A~ns~~E 64-~(,~ f-L~.6fiNf si' 3T4 -~[~l°j~ C/lJ-~~ /y~~~{„~. 1rIrY{~10~1/i'1~14~L1~ ~0.~Ca~ilSin~~oq~r. ~c~ ~Z~C p~f~c.~~}'1~ hea^ese ~.,uti)an~ 6oyr A~7Hk~ s~,- NFo ~36-sie6 ~a~ GDA2~ l./4/vgr.J ~ ~i ~t ii /f ~ ~ ~i /a-E'~ c~~ Itin.~u La~don (~afrY F~n~ay RWP2Ve 35~-a`?~3 ~lQt~vr,a~~d~~ C.irv.l4. Po~„fi~t ~~k5'Y Swb~,im~_Qr. 35b..~YYI ~,.p-o-..-En.,s$" A. A~vro.~r ~ z Sr G,q~E MRHi Rp 35u_6(7 Ce~. ~i~d'~/r.0 2-8 -~S-h°^^^~-Y.-e ~°F 35k--b[~`f ~~v.,~(~J+~-~;~~ ~,cr MENfl21"~ !n ~ S~ C'~~~o`'~~ 35~--/+o Ilv ilU,y,~ ~oycN Cue.~r»cns x$'f' ~h~a-~-~~ ~ 358~ 338~9 ~,a ~~nd'd ,r~,N~,~~s Q- a`~ ~;~,a ~n',~28 Njoazftr7]' ~'r .~h~,inl6~s~~R 9s9i 2aiNRow ~2 3ss aqay Cl~e~,~'d~~~ ~ 3sw ~Gdd?~~ c.l ~'~r l~.~~ ~ ~z~3~°~~.~ `'a,vvRa a'~,~ ~ ~ 9 ~ y~f~ ~~3~~-~ fQ/f ~°~'~7~ NA~ w~Ec ~.~t ~3 ~°Y~~ ~s _~y-os- Whereas the historic Drnmmondville azea dces not have any reshicdons conceming a licensed establishment whose facility is licensed for the consumption of alcohol, and Whereas the downtown area is already zooed for General Commercial activities having certain restrictions, and Whereas the current historic Dnmimondville's business associations have been engaged i~ plans to improve and revitalize the said areas, and Whereas the residents within the historic Dnunmondville area are concemed about fiuther deterioration by closing shops and services, and Whereas the organizations like churches, schools, senior centres aud other commuuity oriented groups are gathering together to bring vital(ty and plan for future family centred activities to the said areas with multicuitural festivals and other activities, We, the undersi~ed members, adherents, friends and oeighbours of the historic Drummond Hill Presbyterian Church, pefiAOn the City Council to zone fhc historic Drummondville area as the area zuned for General Commercial activities only and to effectively: - de£ne a Licensed Establishment as any facility liceused for the coosumption of alcohol, and a Nightclub as a Gcensed establishment ezceeding a capacity of 499 persons, and - delete the term Tavem from the list of permitted uses, and - require Nightclubs to be separated from other Nightclubs and ticensed establishments by a distance of 100 metres, and from residential zones by a distance of 45 metres, and - require that Nightclubs provide on-site parking at a rate of 1 parking per 5 persons occupaocy. PRINT NAME ADDRESS PHONE SIGNATURE CV ~~GGH 7s sa Pa...~~,~.oR n 3a6 a,YL ~ Ma~,/y„~ ~„r 66d 3~~ s~ ~3 a-~r, s- r~~(~ N~n„~ O,~c,,, 37 ~~t ~.,K~.e Sr ~~~e .3~a-v ~G ~Nk /~.'~'/Hc~ 3~~~~2~c~~,~~ ~~~-%'~2 /x~~ ~ ~~rr f ,so N 6 ~ ~ 7'rl~e~,=-~L~ ~f 3s~{-g9~~ ,4 `~y(~~~cJ 1`~ar'iah ~~er 7ob'-6~(o'c f~u9y e~./~7 3,Yy-.Ob'b~~ Y» •/S S~~rle ~ic~c~ E33G1'o-~~~a.Y if 3 ~ i ~ '~^C. S`t- ~O17 J Y ~GC~Ctc NctiJ~.SO,~ 6ysfrf~'~A,'TN"j A?t 3y5-G4~[6 ' ~ LW-~'<-~e'ti. ~/Ffa6 f~p~ca.~E~z 6GG s~~7usatz~ S~ ~ss~-idG6 ' ~f Whereas the historic Drumtnonville area does not have any restrictions conceming a licensed establishment whose facility is licensed for the consumption of alcohol, Whereas the downtown area is already zoned for General Commercial activifies having certain restrictions, Whereas the wrrent historic Drummonville's business associarions have been engaged in plans to improve and revitalize the said areas, Whereas the residents within the historic Drummonville area are concerned about further deterioration by closing shops and services, Whereas the organizations like churches, schools, senior centers and other community- oriented groups aze gathering together to bring vitality and plan for future fazni]y centered activities to the said areas with muliicultural fes6vals and other activities, We, the undersigned members, adherents, friends and neighbours of the historic Drummond Hilt Presbyterian Church, petition the City Council to zone the historic Drummoudville area as the area zoned for General Commercial activities effectively; - define a Licensed Establishment as any facility licensed for the consumption of alcahol and a Nightclub as a licensed establishment exceeding 499 persons capacity, - delete the term Tavern from the list of permitted uses; - require nightclubs to be separated from other nightclubs and~licensed establishments by a distance of 100 meters and from residential zones by a distance of 45 metres; and - require that nighclubs provide on-site parking at a rate of 1 parking space per 5 persons occupancy. Name Address Phone Number ~ ~/cz~r a( ~(5 ~i t < .c~/~~il ~a., c n- , o~e ~ ~ - a ---rt-- _~_du,n,p-~.p ~'1,,._S~IG~ ~2iQ~ r - ____~ti~~ - - ~/u_ _ Corporate Services Department Clerk's Division Inter-Department Memorandum Niagara~aIls TO: His Worship Mayor Ted Salci DATE: January 23, 2009 & Members of Council FROM: Dean Iorfida City Clerk Ext. 4271 RE: Aird Berlis Letter Although there is a report declaring surplus Buttrey Street Lands, staff is not proposing they be sold at the meeting of January 26`h. The last appraisal ofthe property was done in 2001. Staff is suggesting that the appraisal be updated. and the land be sold in compliance with our Sale of lands by-law. Finally, there are some other issues surrounding the property(s) (see letter from the Region). RECOMMENDATION: Refer to staff for a report. / Working Together to Serve Our Community Cferks • Finance • Human Resources • Information Systems • Legal • Planning & Development AIRD Fi BERLIS G~.v Barristers and Solicitors N. Jane Pepioo, C.M., Q.C., LL.D. Direcl: 416.865.7727 E-mail: jpepino~airdbeAis.com January 19, 2009 File: 99972 VIA Electronic Mail & Facsimile His Worship Mayor T. Satci & Members of Council City of Niagara Falls City Hall 431D Queen Street Box 1023, Station Main Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mayor Salci R Members of Councii: ~ffer to Purchase City Land- Buttrey Street Aird 8~ Berlis LLP have been retained by Cross~ink Bridge Corporation, which remains very inferested in developing City owned vacant lands lacated south of Buttery Street, East of River Road in the City of Niagara Falls. We request that at its earlisst opportunity, which our client advises is January 2B, 2009, Council consider the offer submitted by our client in July 2008 to purchase twa parcels of land fotalling 9 acres: a 7 acre parcel which fronts on the south side of Buttery Street, and a 2 acre parcel located proximate to the Regional Sewage Treatment Plant. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require any additional information. Yours very truly, AIRD 8~ B LIS LLP • N. Jane Pepino, C.M., Q.C., LL.D. NJP/JEJ c.c. Ken Beaman, City Solicitor, Clty of Niagara Falls Richard Brady, Urban & Environmental Management Inc. CrossLink Sridge Corporation 4772564.1 Brookfield Place. 181 Bay Street, Suite 1800, Box 754 . Toronto, ON • M51 ZT9 . tanada T 416.BS3.1500 F 416.863.1515 www nirdharlic.rom PUBLIC WORKS 2201 St. David's Road °g o 0 Niagara Region p.0. Box 1042, ~Q Filing °q Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7 ~ e•~~d" Te1:905-685-1571 Toll-free:1-800-263-7215 Fax: 905-687-8056 www. niagararegion.ca LEG2~L fi1~PT. January 22, 2009 e JAN 2 3 2d09 ncTiora ~DI3CUSS Mr. Kenneth Beaman 'NFo City Solicitor City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Beaman: Re: Part 2 on Plan 59R-11659 Location of newly commissioned Buttrey Street High Rate Treatment Facility and the Central Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station Flume Parcel held by The Regional Municipality of Niagara and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls as Joint Tenants We have become aware that Crosslink Bridge Corporation, a private interest, has acquired the former CN lands adjacent to the above parcel with an eye to its redevelopment. We understand they are interested in acquiring part of Part 2, Plan 59R-11659, in conjunction with their development proposal. We are aware that Council of the City of Niagara Falls will be considering whether to declare its interest in part of Part 2 and other lands surplus to the City's needs, presumably as the first step towards a sale to the private interest. As joint tenants with the City of Niagara Falls and partners in the management ~f the sewage, storm and wastewater operations on the site, we would not recommend or support the declaration of surplus property, nor the sale of any part or partial interest in Part 2, 3, or 4 of Plan 59R011659 at this time. We do not consider the Region's interest in Part 2 surplus to the Region's needs as it is the location of the Central Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station Flume and the new High Rate Treatment Facility which the Region is operating on behalf of the City. Since the new facility has only recently been commissioned and is a major treatment point in the system, since the effect of the new facility on the overall site cannot be assessed this early in its operations, since it cannot be gauged at this time whether Building Community. Building Lives. Mr. K. Beaman City of Niagara Falls January 22, 2009 Page 2 of 2 there will be a future need to expand the facility to accommodate the present or future needs of the system, and since there are serious issues of the compatibility of other land uses either on the site or adjacent to same, we believe it is premature and unwise to proceed to dispose of any part of this parcel at this time. In addition to the central sanitary sewage pumping station and the high rate treatment facility on Part 2, there are also three underground pipes to be considered. There is a 900 mm forcemain exiting from the High Rate Treatment Facility to Buttrey Street and ultimately to the Stanley Avenue Wastewater Treatment plant; it appears that this : forcemain runs under the northerly section of the portion of part 2 the City is considering declaring surplus. There is an 1800 mm gravity sewer running from the former Central Sewage Pumping Station to the High Rate Treatment Facility, across the former CN lands, the subject of a crossing agreement with CN which we are advised by CN was to have been assumed by Crosslink as purchaser. There is a 200 mm forcemain running from the Central Sewage Pumping Station Flume on Part 2 to Buttrey Street, again across the former CN lands, which is the subject of an easement from CN/now Crosslink to the Region, and to which Crosslink as new owner is servient. In addition to these concerns, Part 4 on Plan 59R-11659 has been leased to the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission since the early 1950's. The City's joint interest in a portion of Part 2 cannot be conveyed without participation and agreement by the Region. We would urge the City to decline to declare their interest in Part 2 of Plan 59R-11659 surplus, and to take the matter up with the Region in full consultation, preferably after the passage of time when the full needs of the community for this essential system can be better assessed. Yours truly : / Kenneth J. Brothers, P. Eng. Commissioner of Public Works Copy: Betty Matthews-Malone - 7 - July 7, 2008 Council Minutes 6. MW-200835 - Fernwood Estates - External Servicing 1) That the City enter into an agreement with the developer of Fernwood Estates to carry-out the e~Rernal servicing required for the subdivision. 2) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement. 7 R-2009-26 - Smart Centres - Allocation to Bike Lane Millennium Trail That staff investigate the applicability of Development Charges for development of the Millennium Trail. 8. TS-2008-42 • City of Niagara Falls Speed Control Policy That the documented titled "Policy and Procedure for Initiating, Reviewing and Implementing Speed Control Program" be adopted 9. PD-2008-65 - Request by the Downtown BIA to Allow For Activities along Queen Street 1) That the use on sidewalks and parking spaces along Queen Street for various activities from April 1" to October 31s' be approved, subject to tfie proposed guidelines that form part of this report and a review of the activities be carried out at the conclusion of the season; and 2) That the placement of new signage and street banners at strategic corners in the Downtown area to help promote and direct people to the Downtown be approved; subject to satisfying the City's Region's and Niagara Parks Commission's sign requirements. 3) Thatthe revised sandwich board sizes as requested bythe BIA be approved. 10. BDD-2008-04 - OPG Contingency Fund for powntown Events That up to $50,000 from the OPG tourism and promotion contingency fund be allocated forthe promotion of downtown events being held throughoutthis summer. RATIFICATION OF " IN CAMERA" RECOMMENDATIONS ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Maves, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that: 1. That Council declines the offer of Warren DAC Investments to purchase the Montrose Business Park at this time; 2. That the City not sell the City-owned property on Street, at this time, and staff investigate the availability of adjacent property; 3. ThatCouncilapprovetheAgreementofPurchaseandSale,forlandslocatedonthe east side of Dorchester Road between the railroad tracks to the south and Morrison Street to the north, from Hodan Investment Corporation and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and the Clerk be authorized to affix the corporate seal thereto; and 4. That Councii approve an Agreement with Giovanni Mussari and Rose Mussari ("Mussari") for the conveyance of an easement to protect a sanitary sewer located under a garage on their property, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute said Agreement. Carried Unanimousiv •IR**