Items 6.2 and 11.6 were brought forward and dealt with at this time.
François Hémon-Morneau, Planner, Development Services, 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.
Michael Gagnon, Planner, Gagnon Walker Domes, representing Fitzpatrick and Area Residential Association, outlined the residents ownership map, existing estate residential area and subject site, site plan, details of the proposal, photos of existing residential estate area, and the basis of the opposition to the applications by the residents.
The following delegates addressed Committee and expressed their views, suggestions, and questions with respect to the subject application:
- Michael Gagnon, Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd.
- Ken Singh, Fitzpatrick and Area Residential Association
- Onorio Rocco, Fitzpatrick and Area Residential Association
- Sarbjit Singh, Fitzpatrick and Area Residential Association
Committee consideration of the matter included concerns from the members of the Fitzpatrick and Area Residential Association with respect to following:
- Bylaw 270-2004 states the estate lots are for single detached dwelling
- area is zoned for low density and low intensity development
- proposal is out of character for estate neighborhood
- traffic and speeding concerns
- Fitzpatrick Road will be used as a bypass road
- shadowing effects
- privacy issues
- safety of the residents
- excessive noise
- quality of life for existing neighbors
Maurizio Rogato, Planner, Blackthorn Development, advised committee of the following:
- consultation between the Region of Peel and the City of Brampton was well over a year
- full serviced site location
- 3 metre back yard exception is to accommodate the double frontage
- an amenity area incorporated
- under utilized site
The following motion was considered.