None.
Moved
by: Councillor Twinney
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Seconded
by: Councillor Sponga
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THAT
the deputation and PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Steve Foglia, Chair,
Accessibility Advisory Committee highlighting the Accessibility Advisory
Committee's 2010-2014 term accomplishments be received.
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Moved
by: Councillor Kerwin
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Seconded
by: Councillor Sponga
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a)
THAT the deputation by Ms. Bessie Vlasis regarding 'Bully Free Community
Alliance' be received;
i)
AND THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim October 10, 2014 as 'Mental Health
Day' and November 16 to 22, 2014 as 'Bully Awareness Week' in the Town of
Newmarket;
ii)
AND THAT the proclamations be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and
on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca
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Carried
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Moved
by: Councillor Emanuel
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Seconded
by: Councillor Sponga
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THAT
the following items be adopted on consent.
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3.
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Correspondence dated August
14, 2014 from Ms. Ana Nair, Founder/President ABSG requesting that October
17, 2014 be recognized as Blue Shirt Day - Stop Bullying Day in the Town of
Newmarket.
a)
THAT the correspondence dated August 14, 2014 from Ms. Ana Nair requesting
that October 17, 2014 be recognized as Blue Shirt Day - Stop Bullying Day
in the Town of Newmarket be received and the following recommendations be
adopted:
i)
THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim Friday, October 17, 2014 as 'Blue Shirt
Day - Stop Bullying Day' in the Town of Newmarket;
ii)
AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and
on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca
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4.
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Correspondence dated July
29, 2014 from Pandit Roopnauth Sharma, President, Ontario Multifaith
Council requesting October 13 to 19, 2014 be proclaimed 'Spiritual and
Religious Awareness Week' in the Town of Newmarket.
a)
THAT the correspondence from Pandi Roopnauth Sharma, Presient, Ontario
Multifaith Council be received and the following recommendations be
adopted:
i)
THAT October 13 to 19, 2014 be proclaimed 'Spiritual and Religious
Awareness Week' in the Town of Newmarket;
ii)
AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and
on the Town’s website www.newmarket.ca
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5.
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Correspondence dated August
20, 2014 from Mr. Fred Hahn, President, CUPE Ontario Division requesting
that Wednesday, October 29, 2014 be proclaimed 'Child Care Worker and Early
Childhood Educator Appreciation Day' in the Town of Newmarket.
a)
THAT the correspondence from Mr. Fred Hahn, President, CUPE Ontario
Division be received and the following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT Wednesday, October 29, 2014 be proclaimed 'Child Care Worker and Early
Childhood Educator Appreciation Day' in the Town of Newmarket;
ii)
AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and
on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca
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6.
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Correspondence dated August
29, 2014 from Ms. Jo-Anne St. Godard, Executive Director, Recycling Council
of Ontario requesting that October 20 to 26, 2014 be proclaimed 'Waste
Reduction Week' in the Town of Newmarket.
a)
THAT the correspondence from Ms. Jo-Anne St. Godard, Executive Director,
Recycling Council of Ontario be received and the following recommendations
be adopted:
i)
THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim October 20 to 26, 2014 as 'Waste
Reduction Week';
ii)
AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and
on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca
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7.
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Correspondence dated
September 9, 2014 from Fire Chief Ian Laing requesting that October 5 to
11, 2014 be proclaimed 'Fire Prevention Week' in the Town of Newmarket.
a)
THAT the correspondence from Fire Chief Ian Laing be received and the
following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim October 5 to 11, 2014 as 'Fire
Prevention Week';
ii)
AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and
on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca
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14.
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Item 1 of the Environmental
Advisory Committee Minutes of May 7, 2014 regarding York Region Food
Charter.
a)
THAT the following be referred to staff:
i) WHEREAS York Region’s food system is vital to our
community’s health, economic development, environmental sustainability,
education and social justice;
ii)
AND WHEREAS the Town of Newmarket understands the food system is a complex
system with interconnected and interrelated priorities, and is committed to
strengthening the food system through coordinated actions for food-related
programming;
iii)
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newmarket Environmental Advisory
Committee recommend that the Town of Newmarket endorse the York Region Food
Charter;
iv)
AND THAT the Town adopt the policies and principles contained within the
Food Charter into the Town’s Official Plan.
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17.
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Development and
Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2014-41
dated September 11, 2014 regarding an Application for Zoning By-law
Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision - Sundial Homes (Davis) Limited.
a)
THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building
Services 2014-41 dated September 11, 2014 regarding an Application for
Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision be received and the
following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT approval be given to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TN-2013-003, subject
to the schedule of conditions set out in Appendix 'A' attached to and
forming part of this report;
ii)
AND THAT staff be directed to prepare the necessary zoning by-law
amendment;
iii)
AND THAT the approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TN-2013-003 shall
only be issued upon the execution of a 'No Pre-Sales Agreement' by the
owner of the said Draft Plan with the Town of Newmarket;
iv)
AND THAT servicing allocation be granted in the amount of 665 population to
a maximum of 250 dwelling units;
v)
AND THAT Chris Matson, Matson, McConnell Ltd., 2430A Bloor Street West,
Toronto, ON M6S 1P9 be notified of this action.
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22.
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Development and
Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2014-58 dated
September 5, 2014 regarding Request for Final Acceptance and Assumption of
Underground and Aboveground Works - Valleyview Residential Subdivision,
Phases 2 and 2A.
a)
THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report – ES 2014-58 dated
September 5, 2014 regarding the Final Acceptance and Assumption of
Underground and Aboveground Works be received and the following
recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT the request for final acceptance and assumption of the Valleyview
Residential Subdivision – Phases 2 and 2A as shown on the attached map, be
finally accepted and assumed by the Town;
ii)
AND THAT Mr. George Hofstedter of Lindvest Properties (Valleyview) Ltd.,
and Mr. Angelo A. Maurizio, P. Eng., of Schaeffer & Associates Ltd. be
notified of these recommendations.
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23.
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Correspondence dated
September 15, 2014 from Ms. Lynn Bird, President, Rotary Club of Newmarket
requesting that October 24, 2014 be proclaimed 'World Polio Day' in the
Town of Newmarket.
a)
THAT the correspondence from Ms. Lynn Bird, President, Rotary Club be
received and the following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim October 24, 2014 as 'World Polio Day';
ii)
AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and
on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca
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24.
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Correspondence dated
September 15, 2014 from Ms. Mary Bayliss, RRT, Canadian Society of
Respiratory Therapists requesting that October 26 to November 1, 2014 be
proclaimed 'Respiratory Therapists Week' in the Town of Newmarket.
a)
THAT the correspondence from Ms. Mary Bayliss, RRT be received and the
following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim October 26 to November 1, 2014 as
'Respiratory Therapists Week';
ii)
AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and
on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca
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25.
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List of Outstanding Matters.
a)
THAT the list of Outstanding Matters be received.
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Correspondence and Petitions
Carried
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Moved
by: Regional Councillor Taylor
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Seconded
by: Councillor Sponga
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THAT
the deputation by Mr. Daniel Berholz, Green & Rose Developments Inc.
regarding Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and
Building Services 2014-42 dated September 22, 2014 regarding Proposed
Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 212 Davis Drive be received.
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Carried
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30.
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Development and
Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services Planning Report
2014-42 dated September 22, 2014 regarding Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
Application D14-NP-14-04 Addendum Report – 212 Davis Drive.
Discussion
ensued and alternate motions were presented:
Moved by: Regional Councillor Taylor
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Seconded by: Councillor Sponga
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a)
THAT Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services
- Planning Report 2014-42 dated September 22, 2014 regarding Proposed
Zoning By-law Amendment Application D14-NP-14-04 Addendum Report – 212
Davis Drive be received and the following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT Council support the Zoning By-law Amendment in accordance with the
Zoning By-law and Holding provisions as recommended in Revised Appendix A -
Recommended Zoning By-law; as amended at the September 22, 2014 Committee
of the Whole meeting;
ii)
AND THAT the applicant be advised that a Reference Plan is required to be
submitted to the Town prior to Site Plan Approval, which identifies as a
minimum, the land to be conveyed to the Town for future Minor Collector
across the southerly limit of 212 Davis Drive; all easements including the
easement for the future burying of hydro and related infrastructure (a
minimum of a 3 m wide easement along the Davis Drive frontage and space for
the future burying of switch gear to replace the current dip pole on the
frontage of the property), easements for servicing including, e.g. water,
waste water and storm water;
iii)
AND THAT Council direct staff and legal counsel to continue to work with
the proponent, the commenting agencies toward the resolution of any
outstanding issue as identified in Planning Report 2014-40 prior to the
lifting to the "Holding" provisions and finalization of Site Plan
Approval;
iv)
AND THAT Council direct staff and legal counsel, as part of Site Plan
process, to enter into a Site Plan Agreement addressing applicable
outstanding issues generally as outlined, but not limited to, those
identified in Appendix B;
v)
AND THAT servicing allocation be granted to this development from the Urban
Centres assignment in the amount of 439 people (225 apartment units);
vi)
AND THAT parking requirements for 212 Davis Drive be recognized as a
‘Holding Provision’ within the By-law and that staff work with the
applicant to establish a parking ratio of 0.96 per unit, and that the
applicant provide staff with a full justification report for and reduction
below 1.1 and that the applicant offer options to address parking demand
such as but not limited to parking agreements and shared parking;
ix)
AND THAT Council request that the Regional Municipality of York explore 212
Davis Drive as part of the pilot project providing transit passes for each
unit to encourage transit use by new residents and that York Region explore
this policy direction for all new intensification projects on the Viva
Rapidway corridors;
viii)
AND THAT the ‘Holding Provision’ of the by-law includes a height of 6.6.
metres for the parking structure;
vi)
AND THAT Brad Rogers of Groundswell Urban Planners, 30 West Beaver Creek
Road, Unit 109, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3K1 and Daniel Berholz, Green &
Rose Developments Inc., 156 Duncan Mills Road, Unit 12, Toronto, ON M3B 3N2
be notified of this action.
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31.
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Corporate
Services Report – Legislative Services 2014-19 dated September 9, 2014
regarding Implementation Considerations, Relief from Sign Permit Fees,
Davis Drive and Yonge Street.
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Discussion ensued and an alternate motion was
presented.
Moved
by: Regional Councillor Taylor
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Seconded
by: Councillor Twinney
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a)
THAT Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2014-19 dated
September 9, 2014 regarding Implementation Considerations, Relief from Sign
Permit Fees, Davis Drive and Yonge Street be received and the following
recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT Council request that staff explore the feasibility and advisability of
not enforcing time restrictions in relation to signs on Davis Drive during
construction and that staff inform Council of their investigation and
direction by information report and inform the business community of the
results as well;
ii)
AND THAT the relief from sign permit fees not include billboard signs.
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None.
None.
None.
32.
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Moved by: Councillor Sponga
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Seconded by: Regional Councillor Taylor
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THAT
a staff report reviewing GO Train operations including east-west road
connections, grade separations, speed within the downtown core, frequency of
whistles at the train intersections located at Water Street, Timothy Street
and Davis Drive and the implementation of a regulated Signaled Pedestrian
Crossing at Water Street, Doug Duncan Drive and Fairy Lake be referred to
the 2015 budget deliberations.
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33.
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Moved by: Councillor Twinney
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Seconded by: Regional Councillor Taylor
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THAT
the Ontario Government consider the appropriate legislative amendments to
the Municipal Act, 2001 to permit telephone or video conference
participation by appointed members of municipal accessibility advisory
committees required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities
Act, 2005;
AND
THAT this resolution be circulated to the Hon. Kathleen Wynne, Premier of
Ontario; Hon. Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development, Employment and
Infrastructure; Hon. Ted McMeekin, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing; Mr. Chris Ballard, MPP; municipalities in York Region, Durham
Region, Halton Region, City of Toronto and the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario.
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Carried
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New Business
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a)
Councillor Di Muccio requested
clarification from the Chief Administrative Officer regarding the process
to make a recently distributed confidential memorandum with respect to the Glenway
west lands public.
b)
Councillor Sponga requested an
information report on how the By-law Enforcement staff are enforcing the
Noise By-law with respect to train whistle blowing.
c)
Councillor Sponga requested an
information report update regarding the reconstruction of Andrew Street.
The
Committee recessed at 3:34 p.m.
The
Committee reconvened at 3:55 p.m.
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Closed Session
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Moved
by: Councillor Di Muccio
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Seconded
by: Councillor Kerwin
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THAT
the Committee of the Whole resolve into a Closed Session for the purpose of
discussing proposed disposition of land by the municipality, potential
acquisition of land by the municipality and a litigation matter before the
Ontario Municipal Board (536 and 550 Mulock Court)
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Carried
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The Committee resolved into Closed Session at 3:56
p.m.
The Committee of the Whole (Closed Session)
Minutes are recorded under separate cover.
The Committee resumed into Public Session at 4:28
p.m.
The Committee recessed at 4:29 p.m.
The Committee reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
The
continuation of the Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order at
7:03 p.m.
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Mayor Van Bynen welcomed the public to the
Committee of the Whole meeting.
The Deputy Clerk advised that the Planning Act requires that the Town
hold at least one Public Meeting on any proposed Zoning By-law Amendment.
She advised that the Zoning By-law Amendment application was submitted to
permit a stacked townhouse development containing 40 units on the
properties municipally known as 345-351 Davis Drive.
The Deputy Clerk further advised that
the purpose of the meeting was to receive comments on the proposed Zoning
By-law Amendment. The Committee of the Whole would not be making any
decisions regarding the proposal at this meeting. All written and verbal
comments will be provided to Planning staff for consideration.
It was stated that any individual or party that
wishes to be notified of a subsequent meeting, or any individual who makes
a presentation at the public meeting must complete a notification form.
In accordance with the Planning Act, the Ontario
Municipal Board may dismiss an appeal without holding a hearing, if the
appellant failed to make either oral submission at the Public Meeting or
provide written submissions to Council prior to adoption.
The Deputy Clerk thanked everyone for their
participation and interest in the meeting.
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Mr. Andrew Fernacik, MCIP, RPP Senior Associate,
Walker, Nott, Dragicevic Associates
Limited provided a PowerPoint presentation which
addressed the property location,
relevant policy documents and details regarding
the proposed development.
Moved
by: Councillor Kerwin
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Seconded
by: Councillor Vegh
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THAT
the PowerPoint Presentation by Mr. Andrew Ferancik be allotted an
additional five minutes.
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Mayor
Van Bynen invited members of the public to come forward.
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a)
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Mr.
Pablo Pina, resident, expressed concern over the reduced side yard setback
on the west property boundary and the shadow impacts on neighboring
residential areas on Amelia Street. He also questioned whether the
development would be constructed using high end materials.
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b)
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Mr.
John Dowson, resident, questioned the size of the landscape buffer at the
northern edge of the property adjacent to Amelia Street.
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c)
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Mr.
Andrew Ferancik responded to questions regarding the request for relief
from the side yard setback provisions in the Zoning By-law, area of the
landscape buffer and summarized the shadow study.
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d)
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Mr.
Reza Eslami, ICON Architects Inc. summarized the types of building
materials proposed for use on the development and advised that many
materials will be locally sourced.
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e)
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Mr.
Michael Orendi, resident, queried why the buildings are of different
heights and suggested that the rear building be a reduced height in order
to reduce impacts on existing residential on Amelia Street. He also
suggested that the side yard setback be maintained in order to provide
adequate site servicing.
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f)
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Mr.
Pablo Pina, resident, questioned whether there would be a requirement for a
signalized intersection to permit access to the site and plans for drainage
from the roof.
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g)
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Mr.
Andrew Fernacik provided a high level overview of the stormwater management
plan and advised that no traffic light is required for site access.
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Mayor
Van Bynen invited questions from Council members. The Committee questioned
Mr. Fernacik regarding the price point for units, timeline for the
development and noise mitigation measures to reduce impacts on adjacent
existing residential areas. It was suggested that a view shed analysis be
provided when a report comes before Committee of the Whole for receipt in
order to provide context for residents on Amelia Street.
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Moved
by: Councillor Emanuel
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Seconded
by: Councillor Vegh
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THAT
PowerPoint Presentation by Mr. Andrew Ferancik, MCIP, RPP Senior Associate,
Walker, Nott, Dragicevic Associates Limited, deputations and all
correspondence related to Application for Zoning By-law Amendment - 1738357
Ontario Ltd.; 345-351 Davis Drive be received.
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The Director of Planning and Building Services provided
the next steps associated with the application.
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Moved
by: Councillor Emanuel
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Seconded
by: Councillor Twinney
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THAT
the meeting adjourn.
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There being no further business, the meeting
adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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