Harjot Sra, Planner, Development Services, presented an overview of the application that included location overview, area context, site photos, development proposal, drawings, planning framework summary, official plan designation, Brampton plan designation, secondary plan designation, zoning by-law, zoning by-law amendment, key issues and considerations, and next steps.
Registered delegate, Andrew Walker, Gagnon Walker Domes, addressed Committee on behalf of the landowners, and presented an overview of the application that included site context, proposed development, official plan designation, Brampton plan designation, secondary plan designation, zoning by-law, proposed renderings, angular plane, tertiary plan designation, and a summary of submission materials.
The following delegations addressed Committee and expressed their questions, concerns and comments with respect to the subject application:
- Paul Goode and Almin Goode, Brampton Residents
- Ryan Coelho, Brampton Resident
- Anuj Vohra, Brampton Resident
- John Zagala, Brampton Resident
- Bruno Spina and Maria Zigouris, Brampton Residents
- Rocco Chiappetta, Brampton Resident
- Frank Corvese, Brampton Resident
- Fatima Faruq Ahmad, on behalf of Ayesha Faruq Ahmad, Brampton Resident
- Mona Simon Rodrigues, Brampton Resident
- Dave Totton and Amanda Bacchus, Brampton Residents
- Ishnan Kaur, Brampton Resident
- Gursewak Singh, on behalf of Bill Donato and Dino Frizza, Brampton Residents
- Kulbir Singh, Brampton Resident
- Dr. Davinder Wadehra, Brampton Resident
- Johnson Osei, Brampton Resident
- Paramjit Dhillon, Brampton Resident
- Tina Gaudio, Brampton Resident
- Ravinderjit Singh Kainth, Brampton Resident
- Karm Lotay, Brampton Resident
- Satyendra Bhavsar, Brampton Resident
- Oluwatosin Ogunpolu, Brampton Resident
- Ishan Kumar, Brampton Resident
Committee consideration of the matter included questions, concerns and comments from the delegates with respect to the following:
- proposed development does not align with initial plan/intent of this area
- misalignment with the current landscape, aesthetic and community character
- can lead to an increase in similar developments in the area in the future
- increased noise and traffic congestion
- negative impact on property value and historic value of surrounding homes
- inadequate infrastructure to support the population increase that will occur as a result of the development
- concerns regarding proximity and potential decrease in ease of access of city services (ex. fire and police services), which can result in increased crime and safety concerns
- environmental concerns, including increased pollution and drainage issues, air pollution, light pollution, and impact to local endangered wildlife and bodies of water
- on street parking will increase
- privacy and sightline concerns
- increased demand on local services
- proposal does not meet standards of Ontario Building Code
- other uses for this property would be more appropriate, including opportunities for sustainable land use
- reminder that Countryside Drive is a support corridor
- concerns with the development proposal's supporting studies
- how the proposal will impact adjacent parcels
- lack of updates from staff and insufficient public notice
Registered delegate, Linda Sanginesi, was not in attendance, therefore their delegation was withdrawn. Registered delegate, Rosalia Trapani, was in attendance but withdrew their delegation.
The following motion was considered: