Manager of Planning and Economic Development A. Martin, provided an introduction to the report.
The Committee asked and received a response from staff on the following:
- Clarification regarding the range of densities listed within the report, and which ranges apply to the proposed development;
- The density proposed versus general density found within a greenfield development;
- Letters of support from various organizations; and,
- Responsible parties for the provision and payment for on-site snow removal services.
Delegate M. Tanner of NPG Planning Solutions addressed the Committee.
The Committee asked and received a response from the Delegate on the following:
- Purpose of the noise attenuation walls, and who are the benefitting parties;
- Positioning of units facing Shepard's Place; and,
- Road ownership.
Delegate R. Mounsey of Urban Insights Inc. addressed the Committee.
The Committee asked and received a response from the Delegate on the following:
- Clarification regarding who the Delegate represents.
Delegate T. Hall addressed the Committee.
The Committee asked and received a response from the Delegate on the following:
- Clarification regarding previous planning pre-consultations for the development lands.
The Committee asked and received a response from staff on the following:
- Whether the concerns raised during the previous planning pre-consultations regarding the development lands remain pertinent to the proposed development;
- Whether the Developer is willing to make additional modifications to the proposed development to address the concerns raised by the public;
- Clarification regarding who is eligible to appeal a Council decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal;
- Council's authority to determine an appropriate density for the site;
- Potential consequences of deferring the decision and the likelihood of subsequent appeal applications to the Ontario Land Tribunal;
- The design of Bergey Court; and,
- The feasibility of adding sidewalks within the development lands.
A motion was introduced by Councillor H. Sidhu, and Councillor L. Dunstall seconded the motion THAT the Committee amends the motion to add AND THAT Council directs staff to provide additional information regarding the inclusion of internal sidewalks within the proposed development. Carried.
The Committee asked and received a response from staff on the following:
- Whether garbage collection service is provided by a public entity or private entity.
A motion was introduced by Councillor L. Dunstall and Councillor K. Wilkinson seconded the motion THAT the Committee amends the motion to add AND THAT Council directs staff report back if it is feasible to reduce the development to thirty (30) residential units. Defeated.
The Committee asked and a received a response from staff on the following:
- Council's role in the planning process.
The Committee now voted on the main motion, as amended.