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APPLICATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW - INNOVATIVE PLANNING SOLUTIONS ON BEHALF OF OZRENKA BELAVIC AND SHERRY HUTCHINSON - 424 AND 426 VETERAN'S DRIVE (FILE D14-1586)
Mr. Greg Barker of Innovative Planning Solutions advised that the purpose of the public meeting was to review an application for an amendment to the Zoning By-Law submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions on behalf of Ozrenka Belavic (424 Veterans Drive) and Sherry Hutchinson (426 Veterans Drive), for the parcels of land fronting on the west side of Veterans Drive, south of Harvie Road, in the Holly Planning Area.
Mr. Barker provided a slide presentation, concerning the application. He discussed slides concerning the following topics:
* The application context including the location, existing use and surrounding uses;
* The current land use designation and zoning;
* An?image illustrating the development proposal;
* Images illustrating the four proposed single detached dwellings proposed, the 4-unit walk up apartment building and the existing detached dwelling built form proposed and an overview of the special provisions being requested;
* The height and extent of the proposed fencing;
* The proposed Zoning By-law amendment detailing the requested special provisions; and
* The application in context of Provincial and City Planning Policy.
In closing, Mr. Barker noted that in his professional planning opinion, the proposed zoning by-law amendment represents good planning and is consistent with Provincial and City planning policy.
Steve Farquharson, Development Planner provided details regarding the context of the application. He advised that the ward meeting occurred on May 5, 2015 and he noted that the primary concerns of the public included the removal of existing trees, preservation of trees and required compensation plantings, the increase in traffic and parking to the existing area and proposed the building setbacks and form of development. Mr. Farquh...
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