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APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION - 175 AND 199 ESSA ROAD, AND 50 WOOD STREET (WARD 8)
Councillor, A. Kungl declared a potential pecuniary interest on the foregoing matter as she is a member of the Barrie Curling Club. She did not participate or vote on the matter. She remained in the Council Chamber and rolled her chair back from the Council table.
James Hunter of Innovative Planning Solutions advised that the purpose of the public meeting is to review revised applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions on behalf of Greenworld Construction Inc./Digram Developments Inc., for the lands located at 175 and 199 Essa Road and 50 Wood Street.
Mr. Hunter discussed slides concerning the following topics:
* An aerial view of the subject lands, including site area, access points, and current uses;
* A map illustrating the locational context of the site, including surrounding land uses and amenities;
* The subject land's current Official Plan and Zoning By-law designations;
* A conceptual Site Plan for the proposed development;
* A rendering and summary of the development's High Rise Design, including the number and use of towers, building heights, townhouse units, and podium parking;
* A conceptual Site Plan and overview of the townhouse design, including the total number of units and proposed types;
* An overview of site amenities, including green roof terrace, public pedestrian trail, private balconies, and commercial retail units;
* Site circulation and transit servicing of the proposed development, including site access points, signalized intersections, and active transportation infrastructure;
* The Draft Plan of Subdivision illustrating various blocks and intended uses;
* An overview of the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments;
* The technical reports and studies submitted for the applica...
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