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PRESENTATION CONCERNING BARRIE’S NEW ZONING BY-LAW: WHAT WE HEARD ABOUT DRAFT 2.
Michelle Banfield, Director of Development Services and Tomasz Wierzba, Supervisor of Growth Management provided a presentation concerning the community engagement process from Draft 2 of Barrie’s New Comprehensive Zoning By-law.
Ms. Banfield and Ms. Wierzba discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• The rationale for a zoning by-law, and its impact on property in the municipality;
• The community structure associated with the establishment of an official plan and zoning by-law, and the framework for community growth;
• A summary of the public and stakeholder non-statutory consultation process to date;
• The next steps in the process include a staff report, and seeking Council’s direction to shape the next draft of the zoning by-law;
• A summary of the community feedback received during draft 2 of the zoning By-law associated with clarity of language, parking, zoning designated greenfield areas, and general housekeeping; and
• A summary of the items requiring Council feedback, including the compact and complete communities, height and density permissions, and building performance and design.
Ms. Banfield advised that staff in the Development Services Department are still seeking feedback related to the new comprehensive zoning by-law. She commented that further information can be located on City’s website.
Members of Committee asked a number of questions of Ms. Banfield and Mr. Wierzba and received responses.