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APPLICATIONS FOR A PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - MITCHINSON PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER 1255560 ONTARIO INC. - 20 MILLS ROAD AND 42 NORRIS DRIVE (April 23, 2012) (D09-OPA18/D14-1532)
Nicola Mitchinson of Mitchinson Planning and Development Consultants explained that the purpose of the public meeting is to review an application to consider an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Mitchinson Planning and Development Consultants, on behalf of the owner, 1255560 Ontario Inc., for known municipally as 20 Mills Road and 42 Norris Drive. She commented the proposed Official Plan amendment would add a new section to the general industrial land use policies to permit places of worship within the Service Industrial (EM3) Zone subject to a site specific zoning amendment and specific development criteria. Ms. Mitchinson explained that the purpose of the zoning by-law amendment is to re-zone either 20 Mills Road or 42 Norris Drive from Service Industrial (EM3) to Service Industrial Special Provision (EM3-SP) to permit a place of worship in addition to the permitted uses.
Ms. Mitchinson provided background information regarding Connexus Community Church noting that the church administration is located within the area and services are held in a temporary facility. She reviewed the proposed Official Plan amendment and zoning amendment rationale and described the existing site conditions associated with the subject properties and the surrounding land uses. She indicated that she believes the application is consistent with provincial policy planning. Ms. Mitchinson examined the current Official Plan designations and existing zoning for the sites. She explained that sufficient parking will be provided and the built form will be consistent with the surrounding area. Ms. Mitchinson stated that economic consideration should be made for the proposal as a significant amount of mone...
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