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APPLICATIONS FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 901 ESSA ROAD (WARD 7) (FILE: D30-046-2022)
Michael Testaguzza of The Biglieri Group advised that the purpose of the Public Meeting is to review applications for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by The Biglieri Group Ltd. on behalf of Brown Bear Development Inc. for the lands known municipally as 901 Essa Road.
Mr. Testaguzza discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• Members of the Consulting Team;
• An overview of the subject lands;
• The surrounding land uses adjacent to the proposed development;
• The subject land’s designation under the Official Plan, Salem Secondary Plan, and Zoning By-law;
• An architectural plan for the proposed development, including the number of storeys, residential units, commercial space, and parking spaces;
• An architectural drawing showing the organization of the site;
• An image demonstrating the elevation of the proposed development, including the podiums, towers and tower tops;
• The site’s circulation and access plan, including pedestrian routes, vehicular access, and underground parking access;
• A drawing showing landscape and amenity areas and features;
• An artistic rendering depicting the southwest elevation of the proposed development;
• An artistic rendering depicting the northeast elevation of the proposed development;
• An artistic rendering depicting the north elevation of the proposed development;
• A summary of the submitted Planning applications and planned future applications; and
• The next steps in the process.
Logan Juffermans, Planner, provided an updated concerning the status of the application. He advised that the primary planning and land use matters are currently being reviewed by the Technical Review Team. Mr. Juffermans discussed the anticipated timelines for the staff report regarding the proposed application.
VERBAL COMMENTS
1. Mario Titus, 2 Toronto Street, inquired as to whether the structure would be constructed with concrete, wood, or a mixture of both. Mr. Titus stated that the region has been under a fire ban recently and noted the dangers of using wood to construct buildings.
WRITTEN COMMENTS
1. Email dated May 29, 2023 from Carol Hofman.
2. Email dated may 17, 2023 from Murielle Martin.
3. Letter from Richard and Judy Hawkins.
4. Email dated March 28, 2023 from Brent Neufeld.
5. Letter from Jess Francey.
6. Email dated June 23, 2022 from Hugh Johnston.
7. Email dated May 19, 2023 from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority.
8. Email dated May 18, 223 from Claudia Fein and Giancarlo Pico.
Ward 7, Councillor Harvey asked questions of Mr. Testaguzza and staff and received responses.