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DEPUTATION BY ROBB MEIER REGARDING MOTION 17-G-211, APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 37 JOHNSON STREET (WARD 1).
Mr. Rob Meier provided a deputation in opposition to motion 17-G-211 concerning the Applications for an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment - 37 Johnston Street. Mr. Meier remarked that he felt the proposed development represented a responsible and exciting development opportunity due to its proximity to transit, the North Shore Trail and many amenities. He summarized the growth targets set by the Province. He advised that he was disappointed by recent decisions of Council to rule against necessary intensification in other developments including one in the vicinity of the south Barrie GO Station. Mr. Meier highlighted the Provincial intensification targets in the vicinity of GO Station. He summarized changes to the Provincial intensification targets that took effect on July 1, 2017, including requirements associated with greenfields. He stated that he believed City Council is unaware of the new targets and noted recently approved applications that not meet the new targets. Mr. Meier discussed the current Official Plan Review and the benefit of having an updated document for reference as well as the requirement for higher intensification in the south end.
Mr. Meier noted that City Council should not deny development due to people getting up in arms. He detailed the original proposal, noting that it is only one building and would assist in achieving the intensification targets. Mr. Meier discussed the associated rental opportunities, noting that not many firms build rental units and the benefit the development would have to the rental crisis in Barrie. He remarked that there would be an increase in traffic, regardless of the development as more people moved to the city. Mr. Meier commented that he felt that the parking study indicated there was sufficient parking for the proposed de...
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