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APPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION - 435 ANNE STREET NORTH AND 33 HARRISON CRESCENT (WARD 4)
Greg Barker representative of Innovative Planning Solutions advised that the purpose of the Public Meeting is to review an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for lands known municipally as 435 Anne Street North and 33 Harrison Crescent, Barrie.
Mr. Barker discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• The subject lands and the surrounding area uses;
• Overview of the Land Use Designation and Current Zoning regulations;
• Overview of the development concept and conceptual renderings;
• Zoning By-law Amendment - special provisions for townhouse, semi-detached RMI, and single-detached R3;
• Overview of the Draft Plan of Subdivision and required studies; and
• Summary of next steps.
Tyler Butler, Planner in the Development Services Department, provided an update concerning the status of the application. He advised that the primary planning and land use matters are currently being reviewed. Mr. Butler discussed the anticipated timelines for the staff report regarding the proposed application.
The Ward 4 Councillor asked a number of questions and received responses.
Verbal Comments
1. Mike Beard, 36 Harrison Crescent, advised that he was not in favour of the proposed development. He commented on the poor air quality as a result of the demolition of an existing building, the large amount of dirt and dust left behind on residents' property, and the smog, which made it hard for people to breathe.
Mr. Beard addressed his concerns with the removal of heritage trees, and many of them were damaged by the construction. He questioned what the developer and the City will do to prevent further air quality and environmental issues with the future development.
Written Comments
1. Correspondence from Eric May dated April 4, 2025.
2. Correspondence from Ryan Shakell dated March 26, 2025.
3. Correspondence from Tim Godin dated April 16, 2025.