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DEPUTATIONS REGARDING MOTION 17-G-174, APPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 2440511 ONTARIO INCORPORATED AND 2431805 ONTARIO INCORPORATED 521 AND 527 BIG BAY POINT ROAD (WARD 9).
1. Mr. Dave Lawlor provided a deputation in opposition to motion 17-G-174 concerning an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by 2440511 Ontario Incorporated and 2431805 Ontario Incorporated for 521 and 527 Big Bay Point Road. Mr. Lawlor discussed his concerns associated with the proposed reduction in on-site parking for the development and that overflow parking could not be provided on Big Bay Point Road. He noted that the additional traffic will add to the high volume of traffic already being experienced along Big Bay Point Road.
Mr. Lawlor indicated that he had two points he wanted to make. The first point he discussed was that he felt that there is a discrepancy between the rezoning amendment identifying that 521 and 527 Big Bay Point Road are within an intensification nodes and the illustration accompanying the amendment shows they are not. He expressed concern in the City's planning policies that the City does not find this significant. The second point Mr. Lawlor noted was that whether or not a formal change in planning direction had been made, unrealistic housing intensification with reduced parking would be contrary to long term planning and practice. Mr. Lawlor stated that he believed that any plans for residential and traffic development in this area of Barrie should recognize the unique history and characteristics of the area.
Mr. Lawlor remarked that he believed that the residential and commercial development in the Big Bay Point Road/Yonge Street area has been accelerated due to the proximity to Toronto and the lower housing costs in Barrie making it attractive. He observed that there has been an increase in commuter traffic on Highway 400 and noted that it is worse in the summer due to cottage traffic. Mr. Lawlor discussed a number of traf...
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