HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/16/2004Statutory Public Information Meeting
Thursday, December 16, 2004
7:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
CouncillOr Ashe - Chair
Councillor Brenner
Councillor McLean
STAFF:
Bruce Taylor
Ross Pym
- City Clerk
- Principal Planner, Development Review
Geoff Romanowski - Planner I
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 thereat.
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION SP-2004-05
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 13104
WELDON LANDS LTD. ON BEHALF OF THE ESTATE OF A. TYAS
542 KINGSTON ROAD
BLOCK B, REGISTERED PLAN 473 AND PART LOT 30, RANGE 3 BFC
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 #18/04.
Richard Weldon, representing the applicant, provided brochures that give an
overview of his company and he provided sketches that set out alternatives to
the development of the land. He displayed a compromise development that
provides for access from Kingston Road in the centre of the property, with
singles backing onto properties on Rosebank Road, visitor parking in the centre
of the property and townhouses located closer to the church and the
discontinuance of the right-of-way on the church property.
Ellen Adams, 1411 Rosebank Road, stated that she is a member of the
Rosebank Road executive. She opposes the building of townhouses because
they are not in character with the existing neighbourhood and the subject lands
are located in a Special Policy Area that was established to protect existing
properties. The current zoning provides only for single detached dwellings and
there should be no compromise on that. The present proposal does not comply
with existing zoning requirement or the Special Area Policies. The existing
Tyas house should be preserved for historical reasons. The density of the
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present proposal is too high and will put a strain on local services. Visitors to
the proposed townhouses will use the church parking lot or the plaza parking
lot. Noise from the proposed development will impact on the existing houses.
Bruce Foster, 492 Lightfoot Place, stated that he is representing residents on
Lightfoot Place and Steeple Hill. The existing residents have upgraded their
homes over the years and the introduction of townhouses in the area would not
be appropriate; there is too much existing high density in the area. A high
density development will create social and safety problems on the existing
neighbourhood. He stated that he is concerned that property values and
neighbourhood character will be compromised by the proposed development.
Denham Grant, representing the Revival Time Tabernacle Church, noted that
the senior pastor of the church has sent a letter to the City detailing the
church's concerns. He stated that the easement on the church's lands that
allows access into the proposed development was meant to be used only for
the single detached dwelling and not for a high density development. Problems
may occur on the church's lands as a result of a high density development.
Darlene Scarfo, 1415 Rosebank Road, stated that she opposes the proposed
development. The proposal does not comply with the Special Policy Area or
the Official Plan. She asked that the existing zoning be maintained in order to
keep the character of the neighbourhood. She does not want infilling of this
property by a high density development that will impact on the existing
properties. She stated that the townhouses that are proposed to be built are
too tall for the area. There are currently too many townhouse and apartment
developments in the area. She stated that she is concerned about infill
development because this is the gateway to the City and must be carefully
planned.
G. Hibbert, representing the Revival Time Tabernacle Church, stated that the
church has safety and security concerns with respect to future visitor parking on
the subject lands and vandalism.
Councillor Maurice Brenner stated that he understands the concerns of the
community and noted that the Steeple Hill community was developed by
neighbourhood input. He noted that the community wants a working group
established to discuss this proposed development with the developer and City
staff. He noted other properties in the area where development will be
considered and stated that through working groups, there can be development
that is acceptable to all parties.
Joanne Adams, 1420 Rosebank Road, stated that she does not want the
subject lands to be developed with townhouses. The density of the proposed
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development will put pressure on existing services and will not be in character
with the existing neighbourhood. She stated that any development on the
subject lands should be in conformity with the Kingston Road Corridor Study.
Richard Weldon, representing the applicant, stated that the compromise
development he is proposing takes the residents' concerns into account. He
noted that the Official Plan allows for higher density housing and he welcomes
further discussions about this development with the neighbours.
Patricia Foster, 492 Lighffoot Place, stated that residents are concerned about
development in the overall area. The residents of a high density area could
lead to safety problems. She noted that the church could be used for overflow
visitor parking.
Richard Weldon, representing the applicant, stated that he agrees to participate
in a working groups on condition that the development process continues.
(11)
DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATION SP-2004-03
ROSE VALLEY HOMES
1355- 1361 ALTONA ROAD
PART OF LOT 1 & 2~ PLAN 228
Geoff Romanowski, 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 #19/04.
John Perdue, representing the applicant, stated that he supports the staff
report.
(III)
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 15104
R. & D. INVESTMENTS INC.
1741 FAIRPORT ROAD
LOT 126~ PLAN 1051
Geoff Romanowski, 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 #19/04.
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Julius De Ruyter, representing the applicant, stated that this long, narrow
property is a remnant parcel. This development is in character with the existing
neighbourhood and he has met with the neighbourhood residents. The
driveway and berm on the subject lands would belong to the condominium,
however, the houses would be freehold. All units are two stories, 2,300 square
feet, double garage, four bedrooms and lots of amenity space in the front and
rear of the property. The internal driveway is proposed to be one-way,
however, he would look at a two-way road. A noise consultant has been
retained who has confirmed that this development would comply with the
requirements of the Ministry of the Environment. He will be completing a
grading and servicing place and noted that the proposed development is
sensitive to the area and conforms to the Official Plan.
Gall Clow, representing the Fairport Road Action Committee, stated that the
proposed development is somewhat incompatible but she does support the 12
metre frontages. The pdvate road is a new concept because it will be servicing
only single detached dwellings and this could set a precedent. A private road
could lead to a gated community that is not in character with the existing
neighbourhood and there is a lack of visitor parking. She noted that emergency
vehicles may have a problem on such a narrow road. The Dunbarton Plan
encourages houses to face onto Fairport Road and felt that there may be a
traffic problem in the area with so many sources spilling onto Fairport Road.
She stated that a traffic engineer should study this proposal and that an
alternate plan be prepared for only four lots.
Julius De Ruyter, representing the applicant, stated that the four lot alternative
would provide for noise complaints. The private road could be wider and does
not need to enter onto Dunbarton Road. He noted that four parking spaces are
provided with each of the proposed houses and he will continue to work with
City staff to ensure a good development.
Geoff Romanowski, Planner I, noted that the private road will not be maintained
by the City.
(IV)
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:43 pm
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