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DEPUTATION BY BILL SCOTT REGARDING MOTION 16-G-083, OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENTS, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES TO PROTECT THE CHARACTER OF THE HISTORIC NEIGHBOURHOOD AREAS
On behalf of the Allandale Neighbourhood Association and the Historic Neighbourhood Strategy Committee Mr. Bill Scott provided a deputation in opposition to an aspect related to motion 16-G-083. Mr. Scott discussed the Historic Neigbourhood Strategy implemented in 2010 and congratulated staff on the current program and proposed design guidelines. He thanked staff for allowing the Association and Committee’s input as they were delighted by the outcome. Mr. Scott commented that there is one item within the proposed Guidelines that has been difficult to address related to additions to properties within the historic neighbourhoods.
Mr. Scott discussed slides that illustrated photos of homes within the historic neighbourhood that he believes are associated with recognizing provisions that would address disproportionate additions in keeping with the character of the home and neighbourhood. He noted that he is not objecting to additions to homes. Mr. Scott also commented on slides displayed pictures of additions he feels that are not in keeping with the character of the neighbourhood and discussed his concerns related to these additions. Mr. Scott discussed the difficulty an addition should be without dominating the character of a home. He stated that he had discussed with staff the potential to lower the maximum lot area permitted for constructing an addition, but it was determined that this would not be a manageable way to address the situation.
Mr. Scott requested that City Council amend the motion to provide for staff to conduct more research to look at methods to lessen the impact of disproportionate additions within the historic neighbourhood areas.
Members of Council asked several questions of Mr. Scott and City staff and received responses.