Michael Witmer, Senior Development Planner, summarized the proposed Zoning By-law amendment application and presented the following items; location, existing Official Plan land use designation, existing zoning, proposed zoning, requested specialized zoning regulations, and proposed conceptual site plan.
Hugh Handy, representatives for the owner, explained the general intent of the application.
Melissa MacGregor, representatives for the owner, made herself available for questions.
Paul Kraehling expressed concerns regarding environmental and traffic impacts.
Claudia Espindola outlined concerns regarding traffic and removal of mature trees.
Maria Kashevska-Gozdek expressed opposition to the development due to the environmental impacts.
Jackie Mackenzie outlined concerns regarding wildlife impact, traffic increase, and overflow of on-street parking in nearby streets.
Hugh Whiteley expressed concerns regarding the impact on drinking water and sanitary systems.
Ken Yee Chew expressed concerns regarding parking, proposed building height, and removal of mature trees.
Council recessed at 8:43 p.m. to allow time for delegations to call into the remote meeting to speak to the item. Council reconvened at 8:46 p.m. The following members of the public spoke to this item:
Chris Nosek expressed concerns regarding light and sound pollution.
Gabriela Klosak expressed concerns regarding wildlife, noise pollution, and traffic.
Brandon Walter asked for additional crosswalks around the subject property to be considered.
Council recessed at 8:59 p.m. and reconvened at 9:05 p.m.