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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/16/2004Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, September 16, 2004 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: Councillor Johnson - Chair STAFF: L. Taylor - Manager, Development Review 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 9104 812723 ONTARIO INC. 157 - 165 FINCH AVENUE (LOT 16, PLAN 329) Lynda Taylor, Manager, Development Review, on behalf of Perry Korouyenis, provided an overview of property location, applicant's proposal and City's official plan policies pertaining to this site, as outlined in Information Report #14/04. Bob Martindale, Martindale Planning Services, representing the applicant, cladfied that this application is requesting a maximum of five lots with a minimum frontage of 50' and the option for a second unit is not necessary. Otto Stock, 1960 Woodview Avenue, questioned the size of homes being proposed, the date services are expected, where they are coming from and the size of buildings proposed. Ernest Wise, 1980 Woodview Ave., advised that he resides directly across from the applicable property and questioned compatibility of lot size with surrounding area. Daniel MacLeod, 2000 Woodview Ave., stated that the lot size is not compatible with the neighbourhood and he would prefer to see custom built homes on larger lots. John Fulford, 169 Finch Avenue, advised that his home backs onto the property in question, he has a cell tower in his yard and the water table is Iow. He stated his concern with respect to the effect this development will have on the wells, the lot size appears small and the density is too high for the area. Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, September 16, 2004 7:00 P.M. Bob Martindale, Martindale Planning Services, responded to the concerns advising that the property could support fourteen units as stipulated in the Official Plan but they are proposing only ten units. He further advised that this application is compatible with The Shadow Place and the lot size allows for custom homes. The additional dwelling units were supported by staff at the recent Information Meeting and rather than waiting for a City wide amendment for additional dwelling units they are submitting their request now. (11) ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. -2-