Council recessed at 8:30 p.m. and reconvened at 8:38 p.m.
Michael Witmer, Senior Development Planner, provided a summary of the proposed application, including location, existing official plan and requested official plan amendments and existing zoning by-law designations and summarized the requested specialized zoning regulations.
Astrid Clos, agent for the applicant provided a summary of the proposed application including the surrounding lands uses and location within a low-density residential area. She provided information on the existing zoning and specialized provisions for stacked townhouse and detailed the additional requested specialized zoning regulations. She summarized the proposed parking and common amenity areas.
Michael Watt, a developer for the proposed application, summarized the affordable housing options, impacts on neighbouring properties and requested zoning amendments. He provided details regarding private amenity space and the proposals energy conservation measures.
Keri Lindsay, an area resident, expressed opposition to the request for increase in density. She expressed concerns regarding increasing traffic, noise and light pollution. She summarized her concerns regarding the outdoor amenity spaces, limited green space and lot grading. She stated that the proposed application was not in keeping with the current neighbourhood and required modifications.
Kim Wakeford, an area resident, expressed concerns regarding the removal and re-planting of trees. She commented that the removal of the trees would permit unshaded parking areas and lack of outdoor amenities. She requested that the application remain low density and existing trees be preserved.
John Zadro, expressed concerns regarding the proposed application.
Jenny McGregor, an area resident, expressed concerns regarding increased density, surface water, snow, garbage and tree removal.
John Steggles, expressed concerns regarding the proposed zoning and official plan amendments.
Cathie Moynihan, an area resident, expressed concerns relating to traffic and parking.
Council postponed this item and tabled Agenda Item 5.1 Recommended Cultural Heritage Action Plan - 2020-143.