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 façade 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 amendments and it is related to current provisions in the Zoning By-law associated with RM1 and RM2 zoning that do not permit single family dwellings be constructed on infill lots. Mr. Scott requested that consideration be given to amending the Zoning By-law to allow for single family construction on infill lots in historic neighbourhoods. Mr. Scott commented that he is looking forward to the proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law being implemented.
A member of General Committee asked questions of staff and received responses.
WRITTEN COMMENTS
1. Correspondence from Shane Stewart, dated February 16, 2016.
2. Correspondence from Mary Armstrong of Strong Connect Services, dated February 14, 2016.
3. Correspondence from Michael McKean, dated February 4, 2016.
4. Correspondence from Colleen Healy and Terry Dowdall, dated February 19, 2016.