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APPLICATION FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW - MHBC PLANNING ON BEHALF OF MASON HOMES - 370 BIG BAY POINT ROAD (WARD 8) (FILE: D14-1580)
Mr. Gordon Mason, Mason Homes highlighted Mason Homes history of development within the City of Barrie as well as its credentials as a home builder.
Ms. Debra Kakaria of MHBC Planning advised that the purpose of the public meeting was to review an application for an Official Plan amendment and an amendment to the Zoning By-law submitted by MHBC Planning on behalf of Mason Homes for property of 370 Big Bay Point Road.
Ms. Kakaria provided a slide presentation concerning the application. She discussed slides concerning the following topics:
* an aerial map of the subject property and surrounding land uses;
* the current Official Plan designation and zoning of the site;
* the technical studies completed in support of the application;
* the project history and planning process;
* the public comments received at the ward meeting;
* artist's renderings of the of the height of the proposed units compared to neighbouring properties;
* design considerations associated with the proposed development;
* the requested amendments to the zoning by-law.
Ms. Kakaria noted that she believes the proposed development is consistent with the uses and built form approved for the site, as it will provide an affordable housing choice and allow an under-utilized vacant parcel of land to be developed.
Ms. Janet Foster, Senior Development discussed items currently being considered by Planning staff including the requested amendments, the removal of existing commercial use, built form increase in density, and reduction in front yard setbacks. She also highlighted comments received at the January 6, 2015 Ward Meeting including concerns related to the height of the homes and impact on privacy for residents of the existing residential homes, stormwater management/drainage, loss of sunlight i...
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