M. Andrews, Senior Planner, presented the report.
L. Vacondio, Senior Planner, MHBC Planning was present on behalf of the proponent. L. Vacondio spoke to timelines, the approval process, location plan, and revised concept plan.
H. Fontaine, adjacent property owner, spoke in opposition to the proposed development, noting concerns related to traffic and bedrock.
R. Winger, adjacent property owner, spoke in opposition to the proposed development, noting concerns related to noise, zoning, privacy, impact on property value, traffic, and light.
S. Meyer, developer, spoke to the revised concept plan and timeline for submitting comments.
Committee asked questions and received answers regarding:
- The number of proposed and available parking spaces, including on-street parking options;
- Timeline for large scale zoning amendment applications;
- The intensification area and number of proposed townhouses;
- Lot grading and drainage plans;
- Projected construction timelines;
- Capacity of existing Hagersville Wastewater Treatment Plant;
- Rationale for reduction in the number of proposed units;
- Intent and previous developments from the proponent;
- Provincial legislation driving the increase in housing developments;
- Planning application process;
- Revised concept plan;
- Zoning of subject property; and
- Discussions scheduled with stakeholders.
There being no one else present to speak either for or against this application, deliberations concluded with the introduction of the following recommendation.