Minutes
Development & Heritage Standing Committee
Monday, August 10, 2020

Councillor Sleiman requests clarification whether this application is for a new development or a refurbishment of existing. Councillor Bortolin indicates that this application is for an additional dwelling unit and would fall under the second unit application stream.

Councillor Bortolin inquires about the MPAC assessment process and if the value is below the $500 threshold when reassessed is the application void. Ms. Diotte indicates that the criteria is required to be met; there is no way of knowing what the MPAC assessment is now, although when the project is completed and MPAC decides on the assessment and if it doesn’t meet the threshold, then the application wouldn’t qualify.

Councillor Bortolin inquires about the timeline of MPAC assessments. Ms. Diotte indicates that the building permit application triggers the assessment.

Moved by: Councillor Morrison

Seconded by: Councillor Holt

Decision Number: DHSC 191

  1. THAT the request made by Sarah Cipkar (Owner) for the proposed development at 524 Bruce Avenue to participate in the Building/Property Improvement Tax Increment Grant Program BE APPROVED for 100% of the municipal portion of the tax increment resulting from the proposed development of a second residential unit in an accessory structure for five (5) years in accordance with the Downtown Windsor Enhancement Strategy and Community Improvement Plan.

  2. THAT Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare an agreement between the City and Sarah Cipkar (Owner) to implement the Building/Property Improvement Tax Increment Grant Program in accordance with all applicable policies, requirements, and provisions contained within the Downtown Windsor Enhancement Strategy and Community Improvement Plan to the satisfaction of the City Planner as to content, the City Solicitor as to legal form, and the CFO/City Treasurer as to financial implications.

  3. THAT the CAO and City Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to sign the Grant Agreements.

  4. THAT should the proposed development not be completed in one (1) year, City Council AUTHORIZE that the funds be uncommitted and made available for other applications.
    Carried.

Report Number: S 93/2020

Clerk’s File: SPL/13877

11.4. Close and Convey the East/West Alley Between Fifth Street and Sixth Street, North of Amy Lynn Park Drive and South of Lambton Street, and Close and Convey a portion of the Sixth Street Right-of-Way, North of Amy Lynn Park