Order of the Day Quispamsis Town Council Regular Meeting Council Chambers, Quispamsis Town Hall March 3, 2015, 7:00 pm Pages 1. Approval of Agenda 2. Mayor's Comments 3. Moment of Reflection 4. Disclosures of Interest 5. Presentations 1. (Jan.20/15) Public Presentation - Homestar Inc. - Rezoning Application 15 Elliot Road - Rural to Highway Commercial 1 - 9 Proposed Expansion of Existing Office & Warehouse Building Located at 11 Elliot Road 1. Public Presentation Procedure - Guideline 6. Public Hearings (none) 7. Minutes of Previous Meetings 1. February 17, 2015 - Regular Meeting 8. Unfinished Business (none) 9. Correspondence 1. Tom Burns - Thank you to Quispamsis Works Crew - Snow Removal Efforts Page 1 of 2 10 - 10 11 - 21 22 - 22 2. Enterprise Saint John - Thank you to Mayor Driscoll - Regional Oversight Committee 23 - 25 Notification of Annual General Meeting - April 23, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. & Town's Invitation to ESJ to Attend April Council Meeting 3. Key Industries - Thank you & Invitation to Photo Op & Tour of Facility 10. By-laws (none) 11. New Business 1. 12. Award of Community Services Department Vehicle Tenders (3) 26 - 26 27 - 28 Reports 1. TransCanada Energy East Pipeline Project - Thank you to Quispamsis Town Council for Support 29 - 29 2. Operation Lifesaver - Public Rail Safety Week - April 27 to May 3, 2015 30 - 31 13. Business Arising from Committee of the Whole 14. Adjournment Page 2 of 2 HOMESTAR INC. REZONING SCHEDULE 15 Elliot Road MUNICIPAL PLAN BY-LAW AMENDMENT NO. 37 – 07 & ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT NO. 38-21 Name: Homestar Inc. Mark Hatfield Contact: Homestar Inc. 11 Elliot Road, Quispamsis NB E2G 2B4 (506) 847-3202 Homestar@homestarinc.ca Land Proposed for 15 Elliot Road PID #30213284 Rezoning: Proposed Change: Reason for Change: PROPOSED AMENDMENT SCHEDULE: Council=s Receipt of Application: Public Presentation: Rural (RU) to Highway Commercial (HC) To expand existing office and warehouse building located at 11 Elliot Road. Addition to include two stories to match existing building with both levels providing 900 sq ft each – lower level for workshop, upper level for office space. MUNICIPAL PLAN BY-LAW AMENDMENT: ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT: January 15, 2015 March 3, 2015 Refer to PAC March 3, 2015 Notice issued to Landowners within 100 meters of property proposed for rezoning: March 3, 2015 Public Hearing: April 21, 2015 1st & 2nd Reading, Consideration of April 21, 2015 3rd & Final Reading: (Pending finalization of dev. agreement) May 5, 2015 pending finalization of developer’s agreement March 3, 2015 –Homestar Inc.'s rezoning application be referred to the Planning Advisory Committee, a Public Hearing date be set for April 21, 2015, and the property owners within a 100 meter radius of the property proposed for rezoning, be notified of the proposed change. /cps Page 1 of 31 Page 2 of 31 Page 3 of 31 Page 4 of 31 Page 5 of 31 Page 6 of 31 Page 7 of 31 Staff Report to Council Date: January 14, 2015 From: Dwight Colbourne, PTech. – Municipal Planning Officer Subject: HOMESTAR Inc. - 15 Elliot Road (PID 30213284) –Rezoning Request from Rural (RU) to Highway Commercial (HC) Background and Discussion: Homestar Inc has submitted a development application to the Town for the expansion of their existing office and warehouse building located at 11 Elliot Road. As shown on the accompanying site plan, the proposed expansion will see a portion of the building encroach onto the adjoin lot, which is also owned by Homestar Inc. via PropertyStar Inc. (the property management company of Homestar Inc.). The need to rezone the property at 15 Elliot Road in order to permit the proposed building expansion results the zoning difference between the two adjacent lots – 11 Elliot Road is zoned Highway Commercial while 15 Elliot Road is Rural. The current business office and warehouse use at 11 Elliot Road is not a permitted use within the Rural zone as such a rezoning of 15 Elliot Road to make zoning consistent is required. The rezoning of the 15 Elliot Road to Highway Commercial would be in keeping with the general use of the other lots in this area in close proximity to the Palmer Brook Road. The residential portion of the Elliot Road commences further northeast along the Elliot – about 150metres area. The property at 17 Elliot Road contains a residential home; however is property is also owned by PropertyStar Inc. as such this proposed expansion will not have any direct impact on other residential property owners. Furthermore, the size of the proposed expansion is relatively small in terms of commercial expansions. The addition will be two storeys to match the existing building with both levels providing 900 sq. ft. each – the lower level for workshop area and upper level office space. As such it will be unlike to see any significant changes in traffic volumes to the property, or have any impacts on existing municipal infrastructure as the building is serviced by private well and septic systems, and the expansion will not require any changes to the public street or right-of-way. Based on the size of the expansion and use of office space and workshop/warehouse use an additional 6 parking spaces will be required. These have not been identified on the site plan but preliminary review of the site does show ample area to meet the need for additional parking spaces. This is an item that can be addressed prior to the request moving to the next stage of the rezoning process. Staff Report to Council 1 Page 8 of 31 In order to accommodate the proposed development at this location both a Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment by way of a rezoning will be required. The application and preliminary design package has demonstrated to an acceptable level at this stage that the use of the land is in keeping with general intent of the municipal plan for this area, and provides sufficient information to begin a review of the proposal for compliance with the terms of the Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law. With this in mind, Council can indicate if they wish to proceed to a Public Presentation stage to commence the required Municipal Plan and Zoning By-law amendments. The Clerk has produced a proposed schedule for Council’s review and decision. Financial Implications: None have been identified at this time. Attachment(s): 1. Application Letter requesting a Rezoning of the property at 15 Elliot Road 2. Design Package – Building Plans and Site Plan Recommendation: Homestar Inc.’s application to rezone the property 15 Elliot Road from Rural (Ru) to Highway Commercial (HC) for the purposes of permitting the expansion of their existing commercial building at 11 Elliot Road be moved to the Public Presentation stage in accordance with Clerk’s schedule. Staff Report to Council 2 Page 9 of 31 Public Presentation Procedure Community Planning Act, Section 25 The Mayor acknowledges the Council 1. Has been requested and plans to consider amending its Municipal Plan By-law No. 37; 2. Has set this day and place for a Public Presentation; and 3. Notes that objections to the proposed amendment may be made within 30 days of the Public Presentation Date. Proponent to make a presentation of their rezoning application proposal. Following the presentation, Council and/or public may ask questions, keeping in mind THIS IS NOT the time to hear objections, but rather an opportunity to gather information on the proposal. A motion would be in order to refer the proposed Municipal Plan Amendment to a subsequent regular meeting, at least 30 days from this date, to allow public input in accordance with the rezoning schedule. Page 10 of 31 QUISPAMSIS TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES February 17, 2015, 7:00 pm Council Chambers Quispamsis Town Hall Members Present: Mayor G. Murray Driscoll Councillor Gary Clark Councillor Lisa Loughery Councillor Kirk Miller Councillor Emil T. Olsen Councillor Pierre Rioux Councillor Beth Thompson Members Absent: Deputy Mayor Libby O'Hara (out-of-Province) Staff Present Deuville, Susan; Acting CAO Losier, Gary; Director of Engineering & Works MacInnis, Lisa; RIM Co-ordinator McGraw, Jo-Anne; Town Treasurer Snow, Catherine; Town Clerk 1. Approval of Agenda Moved by Councillor Clark Seconded by Councillor Olsen The agenda be approved as prepared. Motion Carried 2. Mayor's Comments Engineering Award – Mayor Driscoll announced the Town of Quispamsis and exp Engineering Consultant Ltd. were the proud recipients of an Engineering February 17, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 1 Page 11 of 31 Excellence Award in the environmental category for the environmental aspects of the Meenan’s Cove Wastewater Treatment Plant, presented recently at the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of New Brunswick Ceremony. Fundy Regional Service Commission Regional Policing Model Presentation – Mayor Driscoll referenced the FRSC’s recent request to have BGT Consulting’s Regional Policing Model presented to Council, as well as its request for direction from each council to commit the required funds to proceed with a more comprehensive regional policing study. BGT Consultants time for each presentation costs in the vicinity of $1000, he said. Additionally, Mayor Driscoll noted the Saint John Common Council, at its last meeting, turned down pursuing a comprehensive regional policing study. He asked Council for direction on how it wished to proceed with this matter. Moved By Councillor Clark Seconded By Councillor Olsen The Fundy Regional Service Commission be informed that the Town of Quispamsis is not interested in receiving a Presentation from BGT Consulting on their report entitled, “Request to Develop a Single Police Service Delivery Model”; And, the Town of Quispamsis is not interested in allocating funding towards a Comprehensive Study on Policing; And further, the Town of Quispamsis respectfully requests the Fundy Regional Service Commission to no longer pursue the matter of Regional Policing. funding motion, presentation motion, and discontinuance of this whole process. Motion Carried February 15, 2015 Snow Blizzard Event – Mayor Driscoll complimented the Town’s Works Crew for the great job they did on cleaning up from the February 15, 2015 blizzard storm event. 3. Moment of Reflection February 17, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 2 Page 12 of 31 Councillor Rioux led the meeting in prayer. 4. Disclosures of Interest No disclosures were declared. 5. Presentations (None) 6. Public Hearings 6.1 (Dec.16/14) Route 66 Auto Car Wash – Dr. Jeff Sheppard – Request to Amend Zoning By-law to Permit A Car Wash Operation as a Notwithstanding Use on a Portion of 15 Pettingill Road – PID No. 30256226 Dr. Sheppard presented his plans to construct an express tunnel car wash on 0.86 acres of property situated at the corner of Greenwood Drive and Pettingill Road, identified as a portion of 15 Pettingill Road. He and his business partner, Bob Walsh, plan to offer a superior product through a safe, fast and effective car wash with vehicles waiting only five to six minutes in line. The proposed car wash would have two full time attendants, convenient hours of operation and a clean well maintained site. The proposed wash tunnel will be 80 feet long by 20 feet wide with a 16 foot wide equipment room separating the tunnel from self-serve bays. Water consumption requirements, he said, for the proposed car wash during a peak wash week, based on similar operations and the seasonal climate, would be 40,000 gallons. The site will contain a 25,000 gallon reservoir tank which will feed the car wash. The tank will be replenished each week with one 6,000 gallon tanker of water which will be delivered during non-peak hours as to not hinder traffic flow. Water will also be reclaimed and reused from the car wash tunnel at an approximate total of 17,000 gallons per week. Rain water from the building roof will be piped into the reservoir tank yielding 200 gallons per week. The remaining well water requirement is a well that can produce 1.66 gallons/minute of water to top up the tank on an as needed basis. He noted it is anticipated Monday – Thursday to have a surplus of water which will accumulate in the reservoir tank for use during higher wash volumes on the weekends. With this in mind, the car wash will not be drawing from ground water 24/7 but only as required to top up the reserves. The well pump will be on a February 17, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 3 Page 13 of 31 timer, Dr. Sheppard said, so as to not pump continuously. According to the New Brunswick’s Well Drilling Report of nine properties within 150 meters of the proposed site on Pettingill Road, the average well depth is 203 feet which produced an average of 3.6 gallons of water per minute. In response to Councillor Clark, Dr. Sheppard stated the site will well lit with downward cast lighting, and a contractor will be responsible for snow clearing, and/or snow removal. In response to Councillor Miller Dr. Sheppard advised a treed buffer will separate the car wash operation from neighbouring residential properties. Letter of Objection Received from Brian & Stephanie Patterson, 13 Coventry Crescent and Angus & Mary MacMillan, 15 Coventry Crescent – The Patterson and MacMillans’ letter expressed concern about sufficient well water to accommodate a car wash, and asked that Council require an adequate hydrogeological report that clearly indicates the proposed development will not have an adverse impact on the local groundwater table. Mayor Driscoll called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment. Mr. Raymond Mosway of 30 Greenwood Drive – Expressed his opposition to the proposed car wash, noting he has concerns about the groundwater consumption, oil and salt contaminants, noise from idling vehicles and added GRH, and safety issues relating to traffic. He also noted there are three other car washes within close proximity of this location, and wondered why consideration was not given to a site on municipal water. Brian Kierstead, 20 Greenwood Drive – Expressed his concern with the proposed location, suggesting the area behind the Shoppers Drug Mart would be a better location. He liked the idea of an express carwash, but not on the same water table as the Longwood Park Subdivision. He also noted the high snowbanks currently on the corner of Greenwood Drive and Pettingill Road, and feels if the proposal is approved, it should be conditional upon snow being removed from the site so as to not hinder February 17, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 4 Page 14 of 31 visibility at the Greenwood Drive/Pettingill Road intersection for motorists egressing out of Longwood Park. Ms. Collette, 32 Greenwood – Ms. Collett stated she resides next door to the proposed car wash site. She expressed concerns about water and pollution, and noted her children’s bus stop is located at the corner of Greenwood Drive and Pettingill Road. She also expressed concerns about safety for the children at the nearby daycare who get on and off their school bus in this area. Mr. Greg MacIntosh, 22 Jasper Drive – Mr. MacIntosh referenced the current professional type businesses located along the Pettingill Road, i.e. dentist office, daycare, pet store, etc., and did not feel the proposed car wash, which would only provide employment for one or two people, was the best use for this property. Mayor Driscoll asked three (3) times if anyone further wished to speak on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment No. 38-20. No one spoke further. Dr. Sheppard advised the proposed car wash operation would have oil separators so that oil would not be discharged into the municipal sewer system. Additionally, only mild or biodegradable cleaning agents would be used. He acknowledged the Water Consumption Analysis would still need to be followed up by an official hydrogeological study to determine the water quantities at 15 Pettingill Road in comparison with the water requirements needed to support the proposed express car wash operation. PAC’s Written Views – A Notice of Decision from the Planning Advisory Committee expressed its support of the proposed By-law Amendment No. 38-20 to permit the proposed Auto Car Wash through a Notwithstanding Clause at the corner of the Pettingill Road and Greenwood Drive, subject to the following conditions: 1) The by-law amendment is approved by Council; 2) A full comprehensive traffic flow analysis will be required; February 17, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 5 Page 15 of 31 3) A detailed comprehensive water supply and source assessment report by a certified professional engineer is to be completed and submitted; 4) A detailed report demonstrating how the property can support the underground tank storage infrastructure; 5) A site design showing the creation of the buffering zone as it relates to the neighboring residential zones must be approved by the Town prior to construction; 6) The owners of the Route 66 Car Wash enter into a Developer’s Agreement with the Town of Quispamsis; 7) The car wash facility must meet or exceed the Guidelines of the NB Department of Environment & Local Government which could include but are not limited to the following: a. Wash must be located such that adjacent property owners and groundwater users are not impacted; b. Only mild detergents or cleaning agents which are biodegradable shall be used; c. No petroleum solvents shall be used or permitted on the site; d. No washing of engines, undercarriages, or other articles which are, or are likely to be contaminated with oil or grease; e. A back-flow prevention device shall be installed and maintained between the wash facility and any public water source; f. A wash water treatment system shall be installed and maintained and all wash water shall be disposed of through the wash water treatment system which includes the following: i. An impervious asphalt or concrete surface graded to a catch basin locate within this surface; ii. A sand and grit interceptor which shall be periodically cleaned from the system; iii. An oil/water separator. 8) Signs are to be posted alerting customers that dumping unwanted oil and hazardous substances into the drain or on the ground is a crime; 9) Access and egress to Greenwood Drive is granted provided the driveway is not within eleven meters (11m) of the intersection and a traffic study proves there will be no queuing on Greenwood or the Development will not introduce significant changes to traffic flow patterns as associated with a local street; and February 17, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 6 Page 16 of 31 10) Exterior lights to be downward directed. Moved By Councillor Thompson Seconded By Councillor Olsen First reading be given to proposed Zoning By-law Amendment No. 38-20, and directed that a formal request be issued to the developer for a comprehensive engineering hydrogeological water study as well as a traffic analyses prior to consideration of second reading. Subsequent to second reading of the proposed by-law amendment, Staff will negotiate with the developer the terms and conditions of a finalized developer’s agreement prior to Council’s consideration of third and final reading. Motion Carried 7. Minutes of Previous Meetings 7.1 February 3, 2015 - Regular Meeting Moved By Councillor Olsen Seconded By Councillor Clark Minutes be approved as prepared. Motion Carried 8. Unfinished Business 8.1 (Jan 20/15) Nominating Committee’s Recommendations Re Town Committee Appointments Moved By Councillor Thompson Seconded By Councillor Loughery Council accept the Nominating Committee’s following recommendation: 1. Emergency Measures Planning Committee - Extend Brian Shanks & Michael Brennans’ appointments to June 30, 2016, and Appoint Susan Deuville, as a new Member, effective immediately and expiring June 30, 2016; 2. PAC – Extend Mark Hatfield & Darin Lamonts’ appointments to January 31, 2016; February 17, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 7 Page 17 of 31 3. KV Fire Board – Extend Brian Shanks’ appointment to June 30, 2016; 4. Kennebecasis Public Library Board – Extend Phil Pugsley’s appointment to January 31, 2017; & Appoint Jennifer Arsenault for a term effective March 1, 2015 and expiring January 31, 2017; and, 5. A letter of thanks be issued to Ms. Denise Brennan for her years of dedicated service, (11) as a Quispamsis Representative to the Kennebecasis Public Library Board. Motion Carried 9. Correspondence (None) 10. By-laws (None) 11. New Business: 11.1 Framework and Implementation Plan for a Waste Packaging and Paper Stewardship Program Across Atlantic Canada ( EPR - Extended Producer Responsibility) Mayor Driscoll summarized an Information Session Recycle NB presented to the Quispamsis and Rothesay Councils earlier in the evening re a possible future recycling program for packaging, plastics and printed paper. The proposed stewardship model, common in many other Canadian Provinces, and known as an Extended Producer Responsibility Program, would shift the costs of product recycling from governments and taxpayers to the product producers, similar to the current tire and paint recycling programs in New Brunswick. Recycle NB in 2014, had led a study on packaging and printed paper in partnership with other Atlantic Provinces, (available on Recycle NB’s website). Mayor Driscoll noted the primary advantages of this model, namely, are – It creates a partnership among governments, industry and stakeholders for recycling; Taxpayers are relieved of the significant costs related to the recycling of packaging and printed paper products; February 17, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 8 Page 18 of 31 Municipalities/regional authorities continue to be a primary player with decision-making responsibilities over program design, operation and practices; The producers of products bear the primary responsibility for managing the end of life waste management of their products. In summary, Mayor Driscoll concluded this model has already been adopted in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and British Columbia, with other Provinces looking at implementing similar programs. Moved By Councillor Thompson Seconded By Councillor Clark Whereas, Quispamsis has had an Information Session given by Recycle New Brunswick, and Whereas there are already several models for the Recycling Plastic Printed Paper (PPP) as an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs implemented across the country, which could serve as a template for New Brunswick; and, Whereas, Quispamsis has been and continues to investigate curbside recycling, Be it Resolved: The Quispamsis Town Council endorses the Extended Producer Responsibility Program - “Plastic and Printed Paper Management” and requests Recycle NB to continue the legislative process with a planned implementation date of January 1, 2017. And further that Council's resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Environment & Local Government, the Town's MLA's, Recycle NB, the Regional Service Commission, Town of Rothesay. Motion Carried 11.2 Ritchie Lake Sewer Collector Project - Approval to Proceed with Part B Moved By Councillor Olsen Seconded By Councillor Thompson February 17, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 9 Page 19 of 31 Council accept Staff’s recommendation to authorize Crandall Engineering Ltd. to proceed with Part “B” Detailed Design & Specs for the Upset Fee of $137,100.00 (plus HST), in order to more accurately identify land requirements, complete final designs and prepare tender documents that will be ready for issue once final BCF-SCF Grants are approved, and further, it would be the appropriate time in the process to identify potential land requirements, and have the consultants work with the Town Solicitor to obtain required properties or easements; with the subsequent award of Part “C” requiring final approval of Council prior to proceeding. Motion Carried 12. Reports 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 12.8 12.9 12.10 Data Privacy Day – January 28, 2015 – Office of the Access to Information & Privacy Commissioner Elementary Literacy Inc. (ELF) – Erin Schryer – Thank you Salvation Army Hope in the City Breakfast – Thank you Premier Brian Gallant – Thank you for Election Congratulatory Letter KRJBPC’s Meeting Minutes of November 26, 2014 Meeting 2015 East Indian Dinner Charity Auction Sponsorship Package KVFD Inc.’s December 10, 2014 Meeting Minutes & Financial Report Town of Quispamsis – Building Report – January 2015 Planning Advisory Committee Minutes – January 13, 2015 Saint John Coalition for Tourism Growth NB Moved By Councillor Clark Seconded By Councillor Thompson Reports be received and filed. Motion Carried 13. Business Arising from Committee of the Whole 13.1 Enterprise Saint John – Request to Make Presentation to Council February 17, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 10 Page 20 of 31 Moved By Councillor Olsen Seconded By Councillor Miller ESJ be invited to attend and make presentation in open session of Council on their current status and future plans. Motion Carried 14. Adjournment Moved By Councillor Rioux Seconded By Councillor Miller Meeting adjourn to Committee of the Whole Motion Carried BACK TO OPEN SESSION Moved By Councillor Thompson Seconded By Councillor Clark Meeting adjourn. Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. X X G . M u r r a y D r is c o ll M ay or C a t h e r in e P . S n o w C le r k February 17, 2015 Regular Meeting Page 11 Page 21 of 31 Page 22 of 31 Page 23 of 31 Page 24 of 31 Page 25 of 31 Page 26 of 31 Staff Report to Council Date: February 26, 2015 From: Dana Purton Dickson Subject: Community Services Department Vehicle Tenders Background and Discussion: The following is a summary of the results of the public tenders for the supply of three (3) new vehicles for the Community Services Department. The Tenders were advertised in accordance with our purchasing policy, and in reviewing the submitted bids for compliance with our specifications it was determined that the low bids meet all of the required specifications and it is subsequently recommended these bids are acceptable. The results are as follows (HST is included): 1. 2015 Heavy Duty (H.D.) 3/4 Ton Crew Cab 4 x 4 Truck Downey Ford $37,928.97 (HST Incl.) Dobson Chrysler - $43,157.48 2. 2015 Half Ton Regular Cab Downey Ford $27,502.74 (HST Incl.) Toyota $28,440.36 3. New 2015 Mid Roof ¾ Ton Long Wheel Base Van Downey Ford $38, 406.96 (HST Incl.) Financial Implications: The Town budgeted $90,000 in the 2015 Capital Budget for these three vehicles. The tender totals equal $103,383.67. With the Town’s portion of the HST rebate taken into account the total purchase cost will be $95, 042.71. Staff has been tracking the prices for these vehicles the past several months and have observed the prices increasing as the value of the loonie has been decreasing. Staff plan to make up the $5,000 difference in pricing on another capital project. Staff Report to Council 1 Page 27 of 31 Attachment(s): Recommendation: To award the tenders of the three vehicles for the Parks and Facilities Department to Downey Ford for a total of $103,838.67 including HST. Staff Report to Council 2 Page 28 of 31 Page 29 of 31 Page 30 of 31 Page 31 of 31
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