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OPEN DELEGATION BY ANGELA BALDWIN REGARDING A REQUEST FOR RELIEF OF CASH-IN-LIEU OF PARKLAND FROM THE REDWOOD PARK TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 151 LILLIAN CRESCENT, BARRIE
Craig Millar, Director of Finance provided information related to a request for relief of cash-in-lieu of parkland for the proposed transitional housing development at 151 Lillian Crescent. Mr. Millar advised that in accordance with the Planning Act and the City's Cash-in Lieu of Parkland By-law 2017-073, as a condition of development or redevelopment of lands for residential purposes that the City may require payment of money for cash-in-lieu of parkland.
Angela Baldwin of Baldwin Planning and Development Consultants on behalf of Redwood Park Communities provided an open delegation concerning a request for relief from Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland for the twelve unit Redwood Park Transitional Housing development located at 151 Lillian Crescent, Barrie.
Ms. Baldwin provided an overview of Redwood Park Communities and their involvement with affordable housing projects in Barrie such as the Barrs Motel Project entitled "Lucy's Place Project".
Ms. Baldwin discussed the Planning Act and provided the status of the site plan application for the Redwood Park Transitional Project located at 151 Lillian Crescent. Ms. Baldwin requested the Committee to consider waiving the $65,016 for Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland fees for this Emergency Transitional Housing Project.
Ms. Baldwin discussed slides concerning the following topics:
* An illustration of the Redwood Park Transitional Housing Project; and
* A map of the location in Barrie for the transitional housing project.
Ms. Baldwin requested the Committee to consider supporting the deferral of the development charge fees for the emergency transitional housing development located at 151 Lillian Crescent until after occupancy as Redwood Park Communities are currently fundraising for this project. Ms. Baldwin advised that given the greate...
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