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ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 127 AND 131 ARDAGH ROAD (WARD 6) (FILE: D30-019-2024)
Dafne Gokcen from Innovative Planning Solutions Inc. advised that the purpose of the Public Meeting is to review an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment for lands known municipally as 127 and 131 Ardagh Road, Barrie.
Ms. Gokcen discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• The site context of the subject lands and surrounding areas uses;
• Existing land use designations and zoning;
• Development concept and site specific provisions; and
• Neighbourhood meeting results, required studies and policy context.
Riley Anderson, Planner in the Development Services Department provided an update concerning the status of the application. She advised that the primary planning and land use matters are currently being reviewed. Ms. Anderson discussed the anticipated timelines for the staff report regarding the proposed application, concerns received regarding the application an update on comments provided at the neighbourhood meeting.
Members of Committee asked a number of questions and received responses.
VERBAL COMMENTS:
1. Brian Smith, 5 Duff Crescent, advised that he was against the proposed zoning by-law amendment application. Mr. Smith shared his concerns related to increased density, the number of special provisions, as well as the negative impacts he feels the proposed development will have on the surrounding neighbourhood.
2. Luciano Garcia, 214 Patterson Road advised that he was against the proposed zoning by-law amendment application. Mr. Garcia shared is concerns related to the height of the development, and privacy. He advised that he felt that if the rear yard setback was increased it would allow for privacy and address his concerns related to overcrowding.
3. Harjinder Singh, 212 Patterson Road advised that he was against the proposed zoning by-law amendment application. Mr. Singh noted his concerns related to treelines, overcrowding of the roads, and lack of privacy.
WRITTEN COMMENTS:
1. Correspondence from Enbridge Gas dated November 18, 2024.
2. Correspondence from Nancy Kauk dated December 4, 2024.