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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/19/2004 Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, February 19, 2004 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: STAFF: L. Taylor C. Rose S. Gaunt P. Korouyenis D. Kearns - Manager, Development Review - Manager, Policy - Planner \I - Planner I - Committee Coordinator The Manager, Development Review, provided an overview of the requirements of the Planning Act and the Ontario Municipal Board respecting this meeting and matters under consideration there at. (I) 1. 2. 3. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 25/03 HARRY GERLACH 2050 DIXIE ROAD SOUTH PART OF LOT 25 CONCESSION 2 Perry Korouyenis, Planner 1, provided an overview of property location, applicant's proposal and City's official plan policies pertaining to this site, as outlined in Information Report #04/04. Murray Mawson, 1019 Colonial Street, advised that he förwarded a letter to the Director, Operations & Emergency Services on January 21/04 requesting that an amount of $400,000 be included in the 2004/05 budget to purchase the property known as 2050 Dixie Road to be used for park purposes. He advised that there are many advantages to this which include the elimination of the need to relocate fire hydrant, Canada Post Superbox and newspaper pads, no need to dig up roads for hydro, water and cable connections, no curb cutting. This is a high profile location with a 4-way stop sign, a perfect location for a park. This provides Hydro One with an opportunity to donate to the purchase of this land in a good will gesture to pay back the community for the spill last summer. There would be little or no crime in the park as the residents are good observers. This park is supported by the residents, Councillors Holland, McLean and Ashe. David Burton, 1025 Colonial Street, echoed Mr. Mawson's comments and advised that he wished Mr. Gerlack all the best. He requested the City act quickly in order that Mr. Gerlack could move ahead with his life. He distributed and discussed the parks and facilities in surrounding area's pointing out the Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, February 19, 2004 7:00 P.M. 4. 5. 6. (II) 1. 2. lack of facilities and equipment in their neighbourhood. He suggested that Mr. Mawson has come up with an excellent idea that the entire neighbourhood could enjoy. Deborah Mcleod, 1007 Colonial St., advised that this is the first time she has heard of Mr. Mawson's and Mr. Burton's suggestion but is in total support. Colonial Street is a very congested street and this would just create more traffic. She advised that she is not looking forward to the construction and does not want to see the trees removed from the site. She also is concerned that the homes would not be similar to those in the area, therefore, decreasing the value of the properties and destroy the character of the area. She further advised that children use Colonial Street as their route to school. Mr. Gerlack, applicant, advised that the proposed homes would enhance the area and that the spacing is adequate as the lots are long. Lynda Taylor, Manager, Development Review, advised that the disposition of the land will be dealt with separately and will be handled by Economic Development. She suggested that residents call Mr. Ron Taylor, Economic Development Officer to find out the timing of this item. She further advised that land disposition will be dealt with in March and zoning in April. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION OPA 02-004/P ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 21/02 & MINISTER'S ZONING ORDER APPLICATION 18-Z0-02903-01 BILL & ANN CLANCEY PART OF LOT 8, CONCESSION 5 (PARTS 1, 2 AND 3, PLAN 40R-16157) SOUTH SIDE OF CONCESSION 6 EAST OF WESTNEY ROAD Steve Gaunt, Planner II, provided an overview of property location, applicant's proposal and City's official plan policies pertaining to this site, as outlined in Information Report #03-04. Anne & Bill Clancey, 49 5th Concession, Ajax, proposed this development as they feel it is needed due to the growth of the sport of golfing. This will be a family run business, will be well landscaped, will act as a buffer for Greenwood from future development and will be a family run business. Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, February 19, 2004 7:00 P.M. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. (III) John Wager, 2378 Concession 6, stated his concern with the increased traffic through the Hamlet of Greenwood. He advised that school children use Conc. 6 to go to school. Russell Phillips, 2595 Concession 6, stated his concern with increased traffic and activity in the area which would disturb the Greenwood residents. He is also concerned with the increased traffic at Hwy. 7 and Conc. 6 intersection. He questioned if and requested that this application be contingent on the approval of the Westney Road by-pass. He advised that he noticed fill being dumped on this property. Steve Gaunt, Planner \I, advised that Mr. & Mrs. Clancey were advised to discontinue dumping which they did. John Wager, 2378 Concession 6, stated that if the by-pass is approved this would provide a route for the driving range traffic to take. Kevin Holmes, Agent, 460 King Street, advised that he is a golf course architect. They have no intention of irrigating more than the tees and green. The lighting will be restricted to the parking lot and there will be signage in front of the property but will be in heritage style and in keeping with the character of Greenwood and the landscaping will be enhanced. Traffic issues are a concern but they feel that the users of this driving range will use Hwy. 7 or Westney Road. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.