File #: 11-A-217    Version: Name:
Type: Deputation Status: Received
File created: 6/9/2011 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/13/2011 Final action: 6/13/2011
Title: PAUL ECKER CONCERNING MOTION 11-G-180 - ALLANDALE STATION LANDS - OPTIONS FOR THE FUTURE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMERCIAL PORTION Mr. Paul Ecker provided a deputation concerning motion 11-G-180 regarding the Allandale Station Lands - Options for the Future Sale and Development of the Commercial Portion. Mr. Ecker stated that he feels that the Request for Expressions of Interest issued in 2008 provided a vision for the site. He indicated that he does not believe that the 10 and 30 metre building setback guidelines for structures on the property is appropriate and that a 14 metre setback would greatly reduce height and density concerns of residents and address parking and line of sight issues. He commented that more creative possibilities could be generated with the reduced set back and through enlisting the talents and visionary gifts of architects. Mr. Ecker suggested that a design competition could be held to attract world renowned architectural firms. He felt that the Cit...
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PAUL ECKER CONCERNING MOTION 11-G-180 - ALLANDALE STATION LANDS - OPTIONS FOR THE FUTURE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMERCIAL PORTION

 

Mr. Paul Ecker provided a deputation concerning motion 11-G-180 regarding the Allandale Station Lands - Options for the Future Sale and Development of the Commercial Portion.  Mr. Ecker stated that he feels that the Request for Expressions of Interest issued in 2008 provided a vision for the site.  He indicated that he does not believe that the 10 and 30 metre building setback guidelines for structures on the property is appropriate and that a 14 metre setback would greatly reduce height and density concerns of residents and address parking and line of sight issues.  He commented that more creative possibilities could be generated with the reduced set back and through enlisting the talents and visionary gifts of architects.  Mr. Ecker suggested that a design competition could be held to attract world renowned architectural firms.  He felt that the City of Barrie should retain ownership of the rail lands and not sever and sell them on the open market or re-zone the land.  Mr. Ecker observed that a temporary gravel parking lot could be built on the rail land to address some of the parking issues in the area created by the GO Train.  He encouraged City Council to hold public sessions to re-vision the possibilities for the land with a reduced setback to create world-class structures.  Mr. Ecker commented that financial partnerships with all levels of government and the private sector could be established for the project.  Mr. Ecker noted that a concept that all members of the public would agree on could be developed.  He encouraged Council not to sell off the properties to reduce debt.  In closing, he noted that history is the key element to any community.