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APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 219 AND 223 BAYFIELD STREET (WARD 2) (FILE: D30-013-2022)
Megan Absil of Innovative Planning Solutions Inc advised that the purpose of the Public Meeting is to review an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment on behalf of Hillcorp Investment and Development Inc., for lands known municipally as 219 and 223 Bayfield Street, Barrie.
Ms. Absil discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• The site location and surrounding land uses;
• The current Zoning and Official Plan designation for the subject lands;
• The Zoning By-law Amendment for site location;
• The site plan for the proposed development;
• The Landscape Plan; and
• The next steps in the project.
Shelby White, Senior Planner provided an update concerning the status of the application. She reviewed the public comments received during the neighbourhood meeting. She advised that the primary planning and land use matters are currently being reviewed by the Technical Review Team. Ms. White discussed the anticipated timelines for the staff report regarding the proposed application.
Ward 2 Councillor, K. Aylwin asked questions of Ms. Absil and City staff and received responses.
VERBAL COMMENTS:
1. Dave Aspden, 11 Grove Street East advised that he is not against the proposed development. He discussed concerns related to traffic flow on Bayfield Street and Grove Street, the location of the driveway of the property, snow removal and transit. He questioned whether the applicant or the municipality had changed the concept for the driveway location. He felt that the best solution for the driveway would be to retain an entrance off Bayfield Street and Grove Street East to create better traffic flow.
Mr. Aspden indicated that he backs his vehicle into his driveway due to the amount of traffic along Grove Street East which often times is backed up to Clapperton Street. He described the driveway of the ReMax Chay Realty Building located at the corner Wellington Street and Bayfield Street as a good example. He advised that he felt that the property owners have done a beautiful job restoring the home.
WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Correspondence from Enbridge dated May 27, 2022.
2. Correspondence from Ministry of Transportation dated May 27, 2022.