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APPLICATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW - ADVANCE TECH DEVELOPMENTS - 2-14 DUNLOP STREET WEST, 43 MAPLE AVENUE AND 30-40 BAYFIELD STREET, NORTHWEST SIDE OF THE 5 POINTS INTERSECTION (WARD 2) (FILE: D14-1589)
Mr. Darren Vella of Innovate Planning Solutions advised that the purpose of the Public Meeting was to review an application submitted by Advance Tech Developments to amend the Zoning By-law to provide for a 20-storey development at 2-14 Dunlop Street West, 43 Maple Avenue and 30-40 Bayfield Street northwest side of the 5-Points intersection.
Mr. Vella discussed slides concerning the following topics:
* The application context, including site location and surrounding land uses;
* A map illustrating the current land use designation and zoning and subject properties;
* An image illustrating the development proposal;
* The amendment to the Zoning By-law and special provisions;
* The development proposal in the context of the Urban Growth Centre; and
* The development proposal in the context of the Tall Building Study and policy.
Mr. David Butterworth of Kirkor Architects and Planners discussed the criteria considered during the design of the proposed development.
Mr. Butterworth discussed slides concerning the following topics:
* Architectural rendering images of the proposed development from a variety of perspectives; and
* Images from the Shadow Study comparing the shadow impacts at various times during the day and year.
In conclusion, Mr. Vella summarized the development proposal and provided his professional opinion that the development is consistent with Planning Policy.
Ms. Janet Foster, Senior Development Planner provided details related to the primary planning and land use considerations associated with the application. She discussed the comments and concerns of the public who attended the Neighbourhood Meeting held on November 17, 2015.
Public Comments
1. Mr. Mike Fox, 121 Mary Street discusse...
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