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APPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 149, 151 AND 153 DUNLOP STREET EAST AND 5 MULCASTER STREET (WARD 2) (FILE: D30-029-2024)
Maurizio Rogato, David Riley, and Andrew Shields representatives of Blackthorn Development Corporation advised that the purpose of the Public Meeting is to review an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for lands known municipally as 149, 151, and 153 Dunlop Street East, Barrie.
The representatives discussed slides concerning the following topics:
* The subject site and surrounding areas;
* The site plan and proposal overview;
* Rendered views 1, 2, 3, and 4;
* Official Plan Designation;
* Zoning By-law 2009-141: North Section; and
* The requested Zoning By-law Amendment.
Celese Kitsemetry, Supervisor of Growth Management of Development Services provided an update concerning the status of the application. She advised that the primary planning and land use matters are currently being reviewed along with the comments that were received regarding the development. Ms. Kitsemetry discussed the anticipated timelines for the staff report regarding the proposed application.
Members of Committee asked a number of questions and received responses.
Verbal Comments:
1. Diane Vetter, 140 Dunlop Street East spoke to photos of the proposed development and created a visualized view moving along the waterfront until the proposed development is reached. Ms. Vetter questioned if the proposed development is the best use of these environmentally sensitive lands. Ms. Vetter indicated that changes will come but that those changes should not be the development that is being proposed.
2. Ian Rowe, discussed being against the proposed development citing concerns relating to blocking the view of the waterfront, impacts to the park and nature in the area and restricting the ability to utilize underground parking.
Mr. Rowe indicated that the Official Plan speaks to waterfront development and high rises. Mr. Rowe indicated the proposal do...
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