Items 6.3 and 11.1 were brought forward and dealt with at this time.
François Hémon-Morneau, Planner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, presented an overview of the application that included location overview, area context, development proposal, official plan designation, secondary plan designation, zoning by-law, zoning by-law amendment, planning framework summary, issues and opportunities, and next steps.
Regional Councillor Fortini requested the matter be deferred to a future planning meeting to allow the developer and himself to hold a public meeting with area residents. Regional Councillor Fortini advised this would allow collaboration with the residents to resolve concerns surrounding the proposal.
Regional Councillor Palleschi, Committee Chair, advised this is a Statutory Public Meeting item, and must follow appropriate process to allow delegations to address Committee.
Regional Councillor Fortini suggested a town hall meeting be arranged with area residents, consultant and ward councillors prior to the recommendation report returning for consideration.
Jonathan Sasso, Senior Planner, Humphries Planning Group Inc. presented an overview of the commercial and retail space, community services and facilities, servicing infrastructure, neighborhood character and compatibility, and sun/shadow study.
Committee consideration of the matter included concerns from the residents with respect to following:
- existing home values will be decreased
- impact on residents and business owners in the area
- parking spots, residential streets will be expected to support shortage
- congestion on the roadways
- height of the buildings
- noise level during construction
- sewer and water sustainability
- safety of the children during school hours
- entry points to the area will be reduced
- shadowing effects
- traffic studies not reflecting the potential for increased traffic with development in the area
The following motion was considered.