Title
APPLICATION FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW - CITY OF BARRIE - HISTORIC NEIGHBOURHOOD DEFINED POLICY AREA (WARDS 2 AND 8) (FILE: D08-54 AND D14-1598)
Ms. Kathy Brislin, Senior Policy Planner advised the purpose of the Public Meeting was to review an application for amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law submitted by the City of Barrie concerning a proposed Historic Neighbourhood Defined Policy Area and three "Special Heritage Character" zones within the Allandale Planning Area.
Ms. Brislin discussed slides concerning the following topics:
* The background associated with the Historic Neighbourhood Strategy approved in 2010;
* The proposed Official Plan Amendment to create a Historic Neighbourhood Defined Policy Area;
* A map illustrating the proposed zoning amendments for the RM1 zoned properties in the Cumberland Burton Area and special provisions to be applied;
* Photographs demonstrating the proposed fa?ade changes for the Cumberland Burton area;
* A map illustrating proposed zoning amendments to R3 zoned properties in the Shear Park area and specific zoning provisions to be applied;
* A map illustrating proposed Special Heritage Character zoning amendments to RM1 zoned properties in the Blair Park area;
* A map illustrating the proposed site plan control areas;
* The urban design guideline/matters being considered;
* A graphic representation of the urban design guidelines/requirements related to front yard setbacks;
* The proposed site plan control process for Allandale; and
* The next steps in the review process.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Mr. Bill Scott, Chair of the Allandale Neighbourhood Association, 126 Burton Avenue noted that the Allandale Neighbourhood Association Strategy is delighted with the proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law as it is a significant step in saving built heritage. He noted that there was only one aspect not mentioned in the proposed ame...
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