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APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 12 OTTAWAY AVENUE (WARD 2) (FILE: D30-020-2024)
Cynthia Daffern of Innovative Planning Solutions Inc. advised that the purpose of the Public Meeting is to review an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands known municipally as 12 Ottaway Avenue.
Ms. Daffern discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• The site context of the subject lands and surrounding areas;
• The background and purpose of the application;
• The proposed development and Official Plan and Zoning; and
• Submission materials and summary of the proposed development.
Rachel Mulholland, Planner in the Development Services Department outlined concerns raised at the 2023 Public Meeting and provided an update concerning the status of the application. She advised that the primary planning and land use materials are currently being reviewed by City Staff. Ms. Mulholland discussed the anticipated timelines for the staff report regarding the proposed application.
VERBAL COMMENTS:
1. John Fischer, 10 Ottaway Avenue shared his concerns relating to long term quality of living in the City. Mr. Fischer shared his opinion that there is a need for housing in Barrie but he feels that scrutiny is needed to determine where best to locate that housing. Mr. Fischer suggested solutions including having staff investigate better areas already zoned for this type of development. Mr. Fischer also has concerns relating to a possible change in culture that will result as well as the potential for an increase in complaints relating to noise and traffic.
2. Pamela Watt, Ottaway Avenue shared her preference for the development to be a single family unit and shared her concerns relating to infrastructure of the street, increased traffic, increased sewer demand, decrease in property values on the street and the disruption to a well established neighbourhood.
WRITTEN COMMENTS:
1. Correspondence from John Fischer dated November 27, 2024.