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APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 461, 463, 465, 467, 471 and 473 YONGE STREET (WARD 8) (FILE: D30-006-2025)
Dafne Gokcen, Senior Planner of Innovation Planning Solutions, advised that the purpose of the Public Meeting is to review an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for lands known municipally as 461, 463, 465, 467, 471 and 473 Yonge Street, Barrie.
Ms. Gokcen discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• The context of the subject site;
• The developer's background information;
• The surrounding land uses;
• The land use designations and zoning;
• The development concepts and renderings;
• A sun shadow study conducted on June 21st and September 21st;
• The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment;
• The site specific provisions;
• The studies and reports submitted as part of the application; and
• The policy context for the development.
Daniel Frangione, Planner for the Development Services Department, provided an update concerning the status of the application. He advised that primary planning and land use matters are currently under review. Mr. Frangione discussed the anticipated timelines for the staff report regarding the proposed application.
The Ward 8 Councillor asked a number of questions of staff and the Developer’s Representative and received responses.
Verbal Comments:
No verbal comments were received.
Written Comments:
1. Correspondence from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority.
2. Correspondence from Greg Stephenson dated August 20, 2025.
3. Correspondence from Celeste Phillips dated August 23, 2025.