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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/04/2005Statutory Public Information Meeting Pursuant to the Planning Act Minutes Thursday, August 4, 2005 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: STAFF: Lynda Taylor, Manager, Development Review Geoff Romanowski, Planner II Carla Pierini- Planner II Debbie VVatrous - 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) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 13/05 WAL-MART CANADA INC. 1899 KINGSTON ROAD PART OF LOT 18, CONCESSION 1 (40R-12591, PART 1 & 40R-19801, PARTS 3-10) Geoff Romanowski, 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 #16/05. Franco Cirelli, Manager, Wal-Mart, advised of his presence but made no comment. (11) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 17/05 LAKELAND ASSOCIATES LIMITED 3325 HIGHWAY NO. 7, KINSALE (NORTH PART OF LOT 2, CONCESSION 5) Carla Pierini, 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 #17/05. -1- Statutory Public Information Meeting Pursuant to the Planning Act Minutes Thursday, August 4, 2005 7:00 P.M. Les Jagoda, Planning Agent for Lakeland Associates Limited, was present and noted the following comments: · the existing driveway will be cleaned up and used as the entrance and exit from the site · the garage and breezeway will be renovated for a boutique and a welcome centre · the existing barn is to be maintained and renovated to include noise attenuation, wall repair and insulation with the potential of constructing a new structure in the future · a fenced in area will be constructed for the dogs to run leash free · the owner/operator lives on site · this application conforms with most of the Regional and City policies · zoning precedent has been set with the GM Dealership and the zoning on the adjacent property allowing for a hotel · neighbours have been approached to hear and address their concerns · the Region has been consulted with respect to waste management · the kennel and boutique are compatible with the present zoning which is agricultural and commercial · this application will not cause traffic congestion as seen at the Royal Woods property · consideration will be given to a landscape buffer for the neighbours Chris Ward, Business Manager, advised that this is a facility where dogs can run loose and not be crated unless requested by their owners. Dogs will socialize with other dogs, which makes for a happier, healthier animal. An orientation period occurs prior to the dog staying at this facility where the dog meets other dogs to see it's comfort level. Jeff Lalonde, shop owner in Kinsale, advised that this is a much-needed facility. It provides dog owners with a comfort level knowing their dog is well cared for and makes for a happier dog. Rakesh Gupta, advised that he is purchasing property abutting the west side of the property in question and is concerned with the possible noise. He requested that consideration be given to moving the fenced in area to the east of the barn rather than the west. -2- Statutory Public Information Meeting Pursuant to the Planning Act Minutes Thursday, August 4, 2005 7:00 P.M. (III) ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION A 19105 R. & M. GRAHAM 1610 CENTRAL STREET, CLAREMONT (PART OF LOT 19, CONCESSION 9) (PART 1, 40R-15519) Carla Pierini, 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 #18/05. The applicants were present but made no comment. (IV) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm. -3-