HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/18/2004Statutory Public Information Meeting
Thursday, November 18, 2004
7:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
STAFF:
R. Pym
J. Yeh
D. Kearns
-'Principal Planner-Development Review
- Planner I
- Committee Coordinator
The Principal Planner, 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.
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION SP-2004-04
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 11104
GRANT MORRIS ASSOCIATES LTD. ON BEHALF OF
A., C., I. & M. LAZARDIDIS
1757, 1761, 1765 FAIRPORT ROAD
LOTS 19, 20 AND 21, PLAN 1051
Ross Pym, Principal Planner, Development Review, provided an overview of
property location, applicant's proposal and City's official plan policies
pertaining to this site, as outlined in Information Report #16/04.
2. Christine Lazaridis, applicant, advised of their presence, to answer questions
and of their attempt to follow the Dunbarton Guidelines.
Gayle Clow, 1811 Fairport Road, expressed the importance of having the two
corner lots, Lots I and 18, facing Fairport Road. She questioned if any
consideration is being given to extending Goldenridge Road.
Ross Pym, Principal Planner, Development Review, advised that the Planning
Department would like to see the extension of Golde~nridge Road but this
depends on the existing homeowners.
Michael Jain, 1771 Fairport Road, expressed his concerns with respect to the
developers not residing in the area, therefore, not being sensitive to the
infilling, with the felling of the trees and with the presumption that Council
rubber stamp this type of development. He advised that, as his home is
directly north of this development, his privacy will be greatly affected. He also
stated is disagreement with the elevations of the proposed development.
6. Grant Morris, 397 Sheppard Avenue, Planning Consultant for this
development, advised that a landscape architect has been hired and an
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attempt is being made to develop a plan to save the boundary trees but those
trees in conflict with the house location will have to be removed. He further
advised that they have reviewed the application, the comments from the
traffic, noise and municipal engineers and believe this is the appropriate
application for the area. The comer lots will face onto Fairport Road with the
garages facing Amanda Drive, similar to Marshall Homes. He also advised
that the developers do live in the area.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 12104
ALAN & NANCY FORD
1465 ALTONA ROAD
PART OF LOT 33~ PLAN 228
Joyce Yeh, Planner I, provided an overview of property, location, applicant's
proposal and City's official plan policies pertaining to this site, as outlined in
Information Report #17/04.
2. Igor Cot, Ascot Homes, agent for applicant, advised that he was present to
answer questions.
Lorne Hewie, 1471 & 1469 Altona Road, directly north of the proposed
development, advised that these homes will back onto his property seriously
affecting his privacy. The height, drainage, closeness to school, affect on
children and the construction affecting the roots of 70 year old trees are of
concern. He suggested that the homes be bungalows and the road be put
through.
Deborah Hewie, 1471 Altona Road, does not feel that the existing
homeowners were given consideration when this development was being
planned. She stated her concern with being restricted and unable to develop
their own land. She requested that this plan be denied.
Jim Callan, 1483 Altona Road, requested time to discuss this application with
the developer either in a formal or informal meeting and look for a way to
reduce the strain on Altona Road.
6. Ronald Eaton, 1475 Altona Road, advised that he owns a large lot and is
concerned that it will be landlocked and, therefore, unable to be developed.
Bob Gummow, 121 Twyn Rivers Drive, questioned if Altona Road will be
widened and has part of lot one been given to the Region of Durham for the
planned widening. This is not the area for high density nor for four new
driveways so close to the school. He stated that three of the lots are below
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the square metre requirement and do not conform to the current R3 zone. He
questioned why the neighbourhood is being desecrated for someone to make
more money.
Joyce Yeh, Planner I, responded to Mr. Gummow by advising that the Region
of Durham intends to double the width of Altona Road as well as install a
sidewalk. She further advised that she observed the traffic at the school,
which did not appear to be a problem but she is still waiting for the report from
traffic staff.
Marian Cowan, 1483 Altona Road, responded to Joyce's comments on traffic
by advising that parents were advised to avoid the traffic circle in front of the
school due to traffic concerns and that new lights have been installed and the
crossing guard is still required. She stated her desire for everyone to work
together to develop these lands appropriately.
Igor Cot, Ascot Homes, agent for applicant, advised that his clients are
looking to improve the area and conform with what has already been built and
also to save and preserve the trees.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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