Neighbourhood Meeting

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Neighbourhood Meeting
Columbia Street, University Avenue, Lester Street
and King Street. Neighbourhood Development
Services and Protective Services
February 26, 2008
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Agenda

• Introduction
• Student Accommodation Monitoring
• Neighbourhood Land Use Planning Review
• Rental Housing Licensing Review
• By-law Enforcement
• Fire Prevention
• Community Relations
• Waterloo Regional Police
• Questions

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Student Accommodation Monitoring
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Participation Rates
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Map of Survey Neighbourhoods
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Incidence of Owner Occupied 2007
All Owners
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Incidence of Owner Occupied 2007
Minus Student Owners
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Incidence of Students 2007
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Incidence of Students N1
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No. Students Per Unit 2007
Average 3.48
4.18
3.37
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No. Students Per Unit N1
Average 3.48 3.40
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NEXT STEPS

• Continue analysis of survey results
• Student Accommodation Study Monitoring Report to
  Council in Spring

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Columbia, University, Lester, King Neighbourhood
Land Use Planning Review
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Land Use Planning Study Area
Columbia Street
King Street
Lester Street
University Avenue
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Process Chart
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
Do not Proceed
Consider Issue through means other than a Land
Use Review
Consider Issue through Official Plan Review
Phase 5 Option Analysis and Selection
Phase 6 Implementation (e.g. OP, District Plan,
Zoning) and Monitoring
Phase 1 - Terms of Reference Development and
Council Approval
Phase 2 Background Research characterization
of existing situation (e.g., student density,
Nodes and Corridors development opportunities,
Student accommodation monitoring)
Phase 3 Problem Definition Process Option
Selection
Phase 4 Continue Land Use Review Option
Identification
Community Consultation
Public Meeting Report to Council
Public Meeting Report to Council
Community Consultation
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Study Area Current Zoning
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Accommodation Built and Proposed Since 2003
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Built/Under Construction
137 Units 615 bedrooms
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Built/Under Construction with Proposed
Proposed 400 units 1590 bedrooms

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Built/Under Construction in Proximity

• 559 units
• 1858 bedrooms

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Built/Under Construction in Proximity with
Proposed
Proposed 625 units 1885 bedrooms
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Study Area
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Full Build-Out Projections

• Total MR-4, MR-6, MR-12 and MR-25 Redevelopment
  Potential
• MR-4 and MR-6 2128 units, 10640 bedrooms
• MR-12 460 units, 2300 bedrooms
• MR-25 1900 units, 9170
  bedroomsTotal 4488 units, 22,110
  bedrooms

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Full Build-Out Projections
Total 4488 units 22, 110
bedrooms Reduction in bedrooms from 5 to 4(20
reduction) 4488 units 17,688
bedrooms Reduction of 20 for current
density 3590 units 14,150 bedrooms
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Process Chart
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
Do not Proceed
Public Meeting Report to Council April 7, 2008
Consider Issue through means other than a Land
Use Review
Consider Issue through Official Plan Review
Phase 5 Option Analysis and Selection
Phase 6 Implementation (e.g. OP, District Plan,
Zoning) and Monitoring
Phase 1 - Terms of Reference Development and
Council Approval
Phase 2 Background Research characterization
of existing situation (e.g., student density,
Nodes and Corridors development opportunities,
Student accommodation monitoring)
Phase 3 Problem Definition Process Option
Selection
Phase 4 Continue Land Use Review Option
Identification
Community Consultation
Public Meeting Report to Council
Public Meeting Report to Council
Community Consultation
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Summary

• Reviewed the growth rate of the Universities
• Reviewed the build out projections
• Satisfied that there is enough capacity for 20
  years in the designated areas
• Any changes will be phased and planned and will
  not be recommended in the short term
• Continue to look at lodging houses and accessory
  apartments.

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NEXT STEPS

• Comments by March 11, 2008
• Council tentatively April 7, 2008

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RENTAL HOUSINGLICENSING REVIEW
Draft Terms of Reference
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RENTAL HOUSINGLICENSING REVIEW

• Background
• In 1986, the City of Waterloo established the
  Lodging House licensing program
• aim - to ensure a safe, suitable and appropriate
  supply of rental housing in the city
• current regulations in the Planning Act result in
  limitations in enforcement
• amendments to the Municipal Act ( Jan. 1, 2007),
  may provide opportunity to enhance the rental
  housing licensing system that could achieve the
  same goals as the current lodging house licensing
  system
• draft Terms of Reference for review of Lodging
  House By-law to determine appropriateness of a
  new rental licensing system.

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OBJECTIVES

• investigate Municipal Act to develop a new
  regulatory system that replaces or complements
  the existing licensing system
• to apply to low density housing forms
• any new regulatory/licensing system to include
  powers of entry for inspections
• incentives for property owners to participate in
  a new
• regulatory/ licensing system
• incorporate standards of Building Code and Fire
  Code into a new regulatory/licensing system
• investigate limiting conversion of owner occupied
  housing to rental houses in low density
  neighbourhoods
• consultation with community and stakeholders.

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CITY OF OSHAWA EXAMPLE

• only applies to rental housing in vicinity of
  Campus
• requires a rental property in campus area to have
  a license before allowed to rent
• limits the number of bedrooms to four
• requires an annual licensing fee of 250 per
  bedroom
• must have increased insurance coverage
• apply administrative penalty for non compliance
• conditions to bring a property in compliance with
  Building Code, Fire Code and property standards
  through ongoing inspections.

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RENTAL HOUSINGLICENSING REVIEW

• Next Steps
• Draft Terms of Reference available for comment by
  March 14, 2008
• Council in April.

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Protective Services By-law Enforcement
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City of Waterloo By-law Enforcement

• Noise and Nuisance
• Snow and Ice - Sidewalks
• Zoning Enforcement
• Property Standards
• Lot Maintenance
• Parking

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Keys Changes to Address Noise and Nuisance
Behaviour in 2007

• Partnership between Waterloo Regional Police
  Services and City of Waterloo By-law Enforcement
  Team
• Strict Enforcement

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Breakdown of Noise Charges Issued by the City of
Waterloo By-law Team Enforcement
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Total Charges in September 2007

• 700
• Noise
• Nuisance
• Open Liquor
• Others

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By-laws Commitment

• By-law is committed to continue with the strict
  enforcement policy year round and to continue to
  work closely with Police to address behaviour
  issues throughout the City of Waterloo.

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Snow Clearance Goal

• To continue to review snow clearance policies and
  practices in order to improve mobility for
  residents within the City of Waterloo, including
  people with disabilities.

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Latest Statistics for 2008

• Number of Notices - 1100
• Number of sidewalks cleaned by the City 135
• Average cost of cleaning these sidewalks - 300.00

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Condition of Properties

• Property Standards By-law condition of the
  building interior and exterior
• Lot Maintenance By-law condition of the land
  (yards) i.e. debris, long grass and weeds,
  un-containerized garbage, derelict vehicles
• Zoning By-law Illegal uses (excluding lodging
  houses)

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Protective ServicesPrevention
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Protective ServicesCommunity Relations
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Town and Gown Highlights
• Residents added to City of Waterloo Town and Gown
  Committee

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Community Relations

• Neighbourhood Spirit Builder Highlights
• Liquor Symposium
• Landlord Information Session
• Door Knocker Program
• Student Welcome Bag
• House Visits

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• Questions?