Item 6.1 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.
Arjun Singh, Planner, Development Services, presented an overview of the application that included location overview, area context, site photos, development proposal, planning framework summary, official plan designation, Brampton plan designation, secondary plan designation, zoning by-law, zoning by-law amendment, issues and considerations, and next steps.
The following delegations addressed Committee and expressed their views, suggestions, and questions with respect to the subject application:
- Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident
- Matthew Makkappallil, Brampton Resident
Committee consideration of the matter included concerns, comments, requests and suggestions from the delegates with respect to the following:
- insufficient transportation services to manage increased pedestrian and transit traffic as a result of the proposed development
- inadequate community consultation and public notice
- lack of existing infrastructure
In response to resident concerns, Chair Palleschi commented that public notice of proposed developments is given to all homeowners within 240 metres of the subject site. The development application process begins with the presentation of the proposed development at a public meeting to increase awareness of the subject application and allow for any comments or concerns to be submitted. All submissions thereafter are taken into account by staff and Committee before moving forward with the application. Staff also commented that signage is posted at the subject site indicating the proposed development, the associated file number(s), and the date of the public meeting.
Oz Kemal, MHBC Planning, applicant on behalf of the landowner, presented an overview of the application that included area developments, development proposal, proposed public road network, proposed private road network, proposed height, proposed parks and open space, and proposed gateway feature.
The following motion was considered: