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Home My WebLink About12/16/2004Statutory 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 Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, December 16, 2004 7:00 P.M. 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 -2- Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, December 16, 2004 7:00 P.M. 10. 11. 12. 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. 3 Statutory Public Information Meeting Thursday, December 16, 2004 7:00 P.M. 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 4