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APPLICATIONS FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 126, 136 AND 140 BRADFORD STREET, BARRIE. (WARD 2) (FILE: D30-008-2024)
Kevin Bechard, of Innovative Planning Solutions advised that the purpose of the Public Meeting is to review an application for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for lands known municipally as 126, 136, and 140 Bradford Street, Barrie.
Mr. Bechard discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• The site context of the subject lands and the surrounding dwellings in the area;
• The existing land use designation and zoning for the subject site;
• The purpose of the proposed zoning by-law amendment;
• The proposal includes 15% of the units as affordable units as well as retail space and amenity space;
• Consideration of guidelines related to the shadowing issues and the impact on residential properties in the area;
• An overview and architectural drawing of the proposed site plan and urban design;
• An articulation of the building and the site design for the development; and
• The rationale for the proposed development and key studies.
Logan Juffermans, Planner from the Development Services Department, provided an update concerning the application's status. He advised that the primary planning and land use matters are currently being reviewed by the Technical Review Team. Mr. Juffermans commented on the concerns received from the public including the height of the proposed development, the visual impact, as well as parking and traffic capacity. He advised all the public feedback will be addressed in the staff report along with anticipated timelines.
VERBAL COMMENTS:
1. Daisy Oliveros, 55 Sanford Street, Barrie, discussed her concerns regarding the overall height of the development, the rear yard setback and the amount of parking that will be provided. Ms. Oliveros noted she felt that there a need for more affordable housing in Barrie. She requested that a fence be built to block her backyard from the proposed building’s property.
2. JoAnne Kannon, 43 and 45 Sanford Street, Barrie, discussed her concerns regarding the proposed development including parking, garbage collection and storage, snow removal and street width, as well as shadowing impacts to her property.
3. Doug Lougheed, 1510 - 33 Ellen Street, Barrie, discussed his concerns regarding the proposed development including that he felt that it would set a precedent for future developments, the 3-metre setback being insufficient, reduction in parking spaces and the overall height of the building.
4. Ian Rowe, 140 Dunlop Street East, Barrie, discussed his concerns regarding the proposed development including the height of the building, the impacts on the view of the downtown core, as well as the increase in density to 900 units, and insufficient parking.
5. Nasser George Nada, 215 Phillips Street, Barrie, discussed his concerns regarding transit and parking in Barrie. Chair Nixon advised the speaker that he could discuss these concerns with staff.
6. Gary Bell, 365 Codrington Street, Barrie, discussed his concerns that he felt the proposed development is significantly higher than other developments currently being proposed.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Correspondence from Bernadette and Doug Lougheed dated November 28, 2023.
2. Correspondence from Amanda Lark-Chambers dated July 19, 2024.
3. Correspondence from Les Fraser dated July 30, 2024.
4. Correspondence from Brian Honey dated August 5, 2024.
5. Correspondence from Mary McAlpine dated August 13, 2024.
6. Correspondence from Josephine Martensson-Hemsted dated August 13, 2024.
Councillor Nixon asked staff questions of staff and received responses.