Councillor Trainer returned to the meeting at 10:46 a.m.
C. Tang, Planner, presented the report. S. VanDalen, Manager, Planning & Development clarified that no changes have been made the the application since the previous Council in Committee meeting.
Council asked and received answers from staff on the following:
- The proximity of other semi-detached residences to the existing application;
- Drainage issues at the current site for abutting land owners; and
- Vehicular site lines turning on to Caithness Street.
J. Creighton, the proponent, came to the podium and answered questions from Council regarding:
- Whether they had discussed the application and plans with other residents; and
- How long they had lived in the neighbourhood, and whether they plan to stay.
T. Martin spoke against the application, citing concerns with traffic and parking, and asked for clarification from staff on the amount of times the property could be severed. Council questioned them on whether they had conversed directly with the proponent regarding the application.
J. McLeod spoke in opposition to the due to rezoning, intensification, devaluing of property, and the amount of notice provided from the County. Staff provided clarification on the requirements for notice on this matter.
D. Plourde spoke in opposition the application as it could set a precedent for rezoning.
Council asked and received answers from staff regarding the zoning of nearby properties, including Lamb Court.
There being no one else present to speak either for or against this application, deliberations concluded with the introduction of the following recommendation: